26 m. ago Surprising to the end, ‘The Conners’ found a nice life after Roseanne

This story contains plot details of Wednesday’s series finale of “The Conners.” – – – Nothing about the “Roseanne” reboot played out as expected. When ABC revived Roseanne Barr’s hit Midwestern working-class family sitcom in 2018, hoping to appeal to the “forgotten” voters who had elected Donald Trump as president, no one anticipated that its […]

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33 m. ago 9 places to visit in Canada that rival popular U.S. destinations

Looking to stay north of the border this summer?

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40 m. ago As Liberals lead in polls, Western discontent lingers — but voters in Calgary say unity matters

'The idea of separation is good in theory until . . . the rubber hits the road,' said Trevor Harrison, a retired political sociologist at the U of L. 'There's a lot of practicalities'

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48 m. ago Public servants running in record numbers flip partisan assumptions

With 24 candidates across nine parties and Conservatives leading the way, the surge of bureaucrat participation in this election shows how public service is changing.

Sport

54 m. ago Supreme Court orders former Alberta teacher who molested student back to prison; two justices suggest Paul Sheppard lied about past conviction

Canada's top court has ordered a former Alberta teacher who molested a student 30 years ago back to prison.

Events

88 m. ago Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust Announces Election of Trustees

TORONTO — Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (“Choice Properties”) (TSX: CHP.UN) announced today that all of the trustee nominees listed in the management proxy circular dated March 14, 2025, were elected as trustees of Choice Properties. The vote was conducted at Choice Properties’ Annual Meeting of Unitholders, held virtually, on April 24, 2025. The […]

Politics

97 m. ago Canada’s cybersecurity crisis isn’t a lack of talent — it’s a lack of experience

Why the future of our digital safety hinges on building real-world, hands-on cyber skills

Events

2 h. ago Une juge américaine bloque partiellement un décret de Trump sur les élections

Un décret de Donald Trump visant à réformer en profondeur le processus électoral aux États-Unis a été partiellement bloqué par une juge fédérale.

Society

2 h. ago TransAlta Corporation Announces Results of the 2025 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders and Election of all Directors

CALGARY, Alberta, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TransAlta Corporation (TSX: TA) (NYSE: TAC) (“TransAlta” or the “Company”) held its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders (“the Meeting”) on April 24, 2025. The total number of common shares represented by shareholders at the Meeting and by proxy was 188,962,557, representing 63.43 per cent of the […]

Politics

2 h. ago Messi fever grips Vancouver as fans seek brush with soccer royalty

On Wednesday, fans flocked to the University of British Columbia where Inter Miami was training, some trying to push through hedges or climb trees in hopes of catching a glimpse.

Sport

2 h. ago Élections fédérales lundi prochain: Carney représente une «menace existentielle», dit PSPP

Paul St-Pierre Plamondon a mis son poids dans la balance jeudi pour venir en aide aux troupes bloquistes, qui pourraient perdre plusieurs sièges.

Politics

2 h. ago John Ivison: Carney’s luck is so good, even his scandals work in his favour

Whether the Liberal leader misled people about his conversation with Trump speaks to his character. But more pertinent to the election he quickly turned it to his advantage

Transport

2 h. ago Winnipeg middle school students provide barricade art for Whiteout parties

The concrete barricades which help direct traffic around the area were painted by Grade 9 art students from Hugh John MacDonald School.

Society

2 h. ago S&P/TSX composite up more than 250 points, U.S. stocks rise for third day

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index rose more than 250 points in a broad-based rally led by base metals, while U.S. stock markets also climbed to close out a third straight day of gains. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 254.85 points, or just over one per cent, at 24,727.53. In New York, the Dow […]

Economics

2 h. ago Des adversaires, des couteaux, du sang dans la circonscription du Nunavut

Les candidats débattent sur les façons d’y apaiser l’insécurité alimentaire.

Events

2 h. ago 'Emotional experience': Former Calgary fire truck arrives in Guatemala

Several groups on either side of the Canada-U.S. border came together over five years to get the engine delivered

Events

3 h. ago Legal arguments dominate Day 2 of world junior sex assault trial

An Ontario court heard legal arguments Thursday in the high-profile sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team.

Events

3 h. ago Singh cherche à garder ses sièges dans les Prairies à l’approche du jour du scrutin

Le chef du NPD faisait campagne à Winnipeg, où son parti détient deux sièges.

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3 h. ago Here's when Canadians can cash in on the next government payouts in May

Eligible Canadians can expect money from the government this month through various Government of Canada benefits and credits.According to Statistics Canada, the country's inflation rate rose to 2.3 per cent in March, slightly lower than the 2.6 per cent increase seen in February.Despite a slightly lower inflation rate, life in Canada remains expensive, and unemployment is rising.In March, the cost of housing increased by 3.9 per cent, while transportation costs rose by 1.2 per cent. Food purchased from stores continues to become more expensive, with prices increasing by 3.2 per cent.As the cost of living remains high, it's worth checking to see which government benefits you may qualify for. Ensure that your direct deposit is enabled, as you look forward to the following benefits, if you meet the criteria:Canada Child Benefit (CCB) — May 20Eligible families in Canada can expect their monthly Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payment on May 20. In July 2024, with the ...

Politics

3 h. ago «Fédérales 2025»: Paul Larocque répète dans les nouveaux studios de TVA et de LCN

Il sera aux commandes de sa première soirée électorale ce lundi à TVA et à LCN.

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