97 m. ago Man rescued after small plane lands in Lake Ontario near Tommy Thompson Park

A man in his 40s was rescued after a small plane landed in the water near Tommy Thompson Park on Friday afternoon. Toronto Police say they received a call around 2:30 p.m. for unknown trouble in the area of the Leslie St. Spit near downtown. Cops confirmed that a small privately owned plane landed in […]

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2 h. ago U.S. designates Haitian gangs as foreign terror organization as experts warn of impact on aid

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The U.S. on Friday officially designated a powerful gang coalition in Haiti as a foreign terrorist organization, raising concerns the move could deepen the country’s humanitarian crisis at a critical time. The Viv Ansanm coalition, which means “Living Together,” joins a list of eight Latin American criminal organizations under that […]

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2 h. ago (VIDEOS) Voyez 5 moments émouvants des concerts de la tournée «Cowboy Carter» de Beyoncé à Los Angeles

Voyez 5 moments émouvants des concerts de la tournée «Cowboy Carter» de Beyoncé à Los Angeles

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3 h. ago Edmonton to host 80th anniversary of Netherlands liberation Sunday

A celebration to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Canadian Army’s liberation of the Netherlands in the Second World War will be held on Sunday at Light Horse Park in Edmonton’s Old Strathcona. The event is organized by the Dutch-Canadian Club Edmonton, the Netherlands Consulate Edmonton, and the South Alberta Light Horse Regiment. The latter […]

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4 h. ago Lu Kala among presenters scheduled for arts festival in Guelph, Ont.

Speakers, artists and musical acts will be at the River Run Centre for the Arts Everywhere Festival from May 2-4. Juno award nominee Lu Kala will be among the performers.

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4 h. ago 7 people dead after pickup and tour van collide near Yellowstone, police say

BOISE, Idaho — A pickup truck and tour van collision near Yellowstone National Park has killed seven people and injured eight others, Idaho State Police say.  The crash happened just before 7:15 p.m. Thursday on a highway near Henry’s Lake State Park in eastern Idaho, police said in a press release. The state park is […]

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5 h. ago 2 people plunge to their deaths from scenic point at Utah national park

A senior cat, who belonged to the two deceased people, was found near their bodies and survived the fall.

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5 h. ago Unprecedented demand for Bombers tickets, club says ahead of new season

Excitement is building for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ season with fans counting down the days to the June 12 home opener. Tickets to some high-profile games have already sold out.

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5 h. ago Here's when Toronto's first outdoor pools open up for the season

Pool season is quickly approaching, and the city has just released its staggered schedule for the season.Cue the warm weather because Toronto swimmers will be able to enjoy outdoor pools next month.The first 15 public pools will open on Saturday, June 14, on a weekend schedule from 12 p.m. - 8 p.m., though the City has not yet announced which pools will be part of this initial rollout.The City's remaining 49 open pools follow suit a week later on Saturday, June 21.Friday, June 27, is the official day when all 64 outdoor pools and wading pools open and operate on full-time hours. If you're looking to have some fun at the City's 140 splash and spray pads, mark Saturday, May 17, on your calendars for the opening of the season, while beach bums can look to Saturday, May 31, for lifeguard supervision across 10 beaches.Throughout May and June, the city will be working to open up other city and park amenities, including maintenance on drinking fountains and washrooms....

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5 h. ago Bryan Adams and Tegan & Sara in Toronto next week for huge conference

One of Toronto's biggest music, arts and tech conferences is happening this month and some massive stars are in the lineup.The 42nd edition of the Departure Festival will showcase over 100 artists from across the city, Canada, and the world from May 6 to 11.Canada's creative industry and guests from around the world will also come together for the Departure Conference, sharing ideas and learning from industry leaders and music legends."The Departure Conference is a true launch pad for emerging talent and a hub for meaningful connections," said Kevin Barton, Executive Producer of Departure, to blogTO."Our goal is to establish Toronto as a global centre for industry collaboration and solidify its reputation as a place where careers get launched."With their conference pass, attendees can access exclusive keynote talks, showcases, networking, special events, and more.Conference speakers announced include celebrity chef and The Bear star Matty Matheson, Grammy...

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6 h. ago Landeskog, Fleury and Monahan named Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy finalists

Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury and forwards Gabriel Landeskog of the Colorado Avalanche and Sean Monahan of the Columbus Blue Jackets were named the finalists for the NHL’s Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy on Friday. Voting was conducted by the local chapters of the Professional Hockey Writers Association. The award is presented annually to the player […]

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7 h. ago New York Rangers hire Mike Sullivan as coach days after his split with Pittsburgh Penguins

The New York Rangers have hired Mike Sullivan as coach, days after he and the Pittsburgh Penguins agreed to part ways. General manager Chris Drury announced the move Friday, bringing in the organization’s top candidate who was out of work for less than a full business week. “Mike Sullivan has established himself as one of […]

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8 h. ago UPDATE: CUPE 2073 to Hold Press Conference on Strike, State of Services for Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing Ontarians at Mayfest

TORONTO — Ontario’s largest celebration of Deaf culture will serve as the backdrop for an update about the ongoing strike by CUPE 2073 members who work at Canadian Hearing Services (CHS). Hundreds are gathering for the annual Mayfest expo as workers who support Deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing Ontarians continue to fight to improve […]

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8 h. ago Estée Lauder Opens Skin Longevity Institute at Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Resorts Collection

NEW YORK — Estée Lauder announces an exclusive partnership with Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Resorts Collection in Costa Rica, debuting its first Skin Longevity Institute in the Americas within the resort’s world-renowned Casa de Agua Spa. Located adjacent to one of the world’s five “Blue Zones,” regions recognized for their high concentration of centenarians, Hacienda AltaGracia […]

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8 h. ago Algoma Central Corporation Reports Financial Results for the 2025 First Quarter

Amid global economic and trade uncertainties, Algoma stays the course with a focus on reliable service, fleet improvements, and a growing vessel portfolio ST. CATHARINES, Ontario — Algoma Central Corporation (TSX: ALC) (“Algoma”, the “Company”) today reported its results for the three months ended March 31, 2025. Algoma reported revenues of $107,201, compared to revenues […]

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11 h. ago Organigram to Report Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results on May 12, 2025

TORONTO — Organigram Global Inc. (NASDAQ: OGI) (TSX: OGI), (the “Company” or “Organigram”), Canada’s #1 cannabis company by market share, announced today it will report earnings results for its second quarter fiscal 2025 ended March 31, 2025, on Monday, May 12, 2025, prior to market open. The Company will host a conference call to discuss […]

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14 h. ago How can we improve the ByWard Market building? Electrical outlets would be a good start

Gone are many of the fresh produce stalls, the daily grocery shoppers, and the farmers. The building is a vestige of the city’s earliest years.

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18 h. ago The world's largest tulip festival is coming to Ontario this month

Did you know the world's largest tulip festival happens right here in Ontario?Yep, the Canadian Tulip Festival is back for another year, a.k.a. 11 days of the season's most gorgeous blooms in celebration of their historic tie to Canada’' capital.This year, the festivities will run from May 9 to 19, 2025, just over a week away.According to the Canadian Tulip Festival, the event was established to "celebrate the historic Royal gift of tulips from the Dutch to Canadians immediately following the Second World War as a symbol of international friendship.""The festival preserves the memorable role of the Canadian troops in the liberation of the Netherlands and Europe, as well as commemorates the birth of Dutch Princess Margriet in Ottawa during World War II — the only royal personage ever born in Canada."The fest is held at Ottawa’s Commissioners Park and features over 300,000 tulips along the Rideau Canal’s ...

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19 h. ago Israeli military strikes near Syria’s presidential palace after sectarian attacks

DAMASCUS — Israel’s air force struck near Syria’s presidential palace early Friday, hours after warning Syrian authorities not to march toward villages inhabited by members of a minority sect in southern Syria. The strike came after days of clashes between pro-Syrian government gunmen and fighters who belong to the Druze minority sect near the capital, […]

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20 h. ago Un circuit de 3 points pour Guerrero, les Blue Jays gagnent contre le Red Sox

Il s’agit d’une deuxième victoire de suite après avoir tiré de l’arrière pour la formation torontoise.

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