92 m. ago Trump administration asks Supreme Court to let DOGE access Social Security systems

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Friday to clear the way for Elon Musk ‘s Department of Government Efficiency to access Social Security systems containing personal data on millions of Americans. The emergency appeal comes after a judge in Maryland restricted the team’s access under federal privacy laws. Social Security holds […]

Politics

95 m. ago OPINION: The last digital spike: building Canada’s national cybersecurity strategy

As the 19th-century railway united Canada with steel, today's leaders must forge a national cybersecurity strategy to protect and connect the country in the digital age

Society

2 h. ago Cochrane RCMP seize weapons and stolen vehicle, lay more than 60 charges

Three people, including a youth, face a total of 66 charges after being arrested when Cochrane RCMP responded to a call on the Stoney Nakoda First Nation.

Transport

2 h. ago «Tragique accident» à Stuttgart, où une voiture a foncé dans la foule

Huit personnes ont été blessées dans ce centre-ville allemand, dont trois grièvement.

Events

2 h. ago Three people facing over 50 charges after Stoney Nakoda First Nation police chase

Police recovered a rifle, bear spray, brass knuckles and illicit drugs from vehicle

Events

3 h. ago Tyrese Haliburton’s father will not attend Pacers games after incident with Giannis Antetokounmpo

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton has grown accustomed to the postgame meetings with his dad. He also understands why those won’t be in person anytime soon. The Pacers announced Friday that Haliburton’s father, John, will not be attending the team’s games for the foreseeable future after he ran onto the court Tuesday and confronted two-time […]

Other

3 h. ago Toronto bars and restaurants getting major boost during Leafs playoff games

Toronto is abuzz with excitement after the Maple Leafs pulled off a Game 6 series-clinching win against the Ottawa Senators in the first round of the NHL playoffs, but bars and restaurants close to the action have extra reason to celebrate.According to data from Moneris, Canada's leading commerce provider, Toronto's restaurant industry, and those institutions in and around Scotiabank Arena in particular, saw a boost in customer spending during the first two games of the series.During game one, Moneris reports that food and beverage institutions near Scotiabank saw a five per cent increase in business, which, considering the game was played on a holiday Sunday, is no small feat.During game two, spending for the bars and restaurants in the area saw an even greater increase at six per cent.As for the bars and restaurants elsewhere in the city, Moneris' data also shows that, during the first two games of the series, bars and restaurants elsewhere in the c...

Politics

3 h. ago Ed Leavens on building a cybersecurity platform that hides data in plain sight

From payment card protection to privacy at scale, Data Stealth’s modular platform makes sensitive data vanish, before hackers can ever find it

Events

3 h. ago Allemagne : une voiture fonce dans la foule à Stuttgart, huit blessés

Huit personnes ont été blessées après qu’une voiture a foncé dans la foule vendredi à Stuttgart, dans le sud-ouest de l’Allemagne.

Culture

4 h. ago $5M lotto winner steps forward on eve of ticket's expiry: Officials

Provincial lottery officials say they have a tentative answer to the $5-million question that’s gripped Southwestern Ontario: Who bought the uncashed seven-figure ticket that’s set to expire this weekend? It was April 17 when the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. urged the person who bought in Woodstock the winning May 4, 2024 Lotto 6/49 ticket […]

Economics

4 h. ago DXP Enterprises, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call

HOUSTON — DXP Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DXPE), a leading business to business products and service distributor that adds value and total cost savings solutions to MRO and OEM customers in virtually every industry, plans to issue a press release announcing its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, on Wednesday, […]

Culture

6 h. ago JD Vance shouldn’t visit Canada, friend and Ontario Tory Jamil Jivani says

At one time, Jivani and Vance were so close that Jivani even did a Bible reading at Vance's wedding. But now, the MP says it's a 'problem' for him personally how Vance and Trump have spoken about Canada

Other

6 h. ago Auto parts tariff exemption provides ‘certainty and relief,’ says Magna

TORONTO — The head of Magna International Inc. is cheering a tariff exemption for automobile parts compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement. The U.S. had said last month it would start charging a 25 per cent tariff on all imported auto parts by May 3, but U.S. Customs and Border Protection guidance released Thursday provided clarification. […]

Economics

6 h. ago Search for missing children in N.S., aged 4 and 6, who may have wandered away

RCMP in Nova Scotia are looking for two missing children in Pictou County, who police say "are believed to have wandered."

Other

7 h. ago Spatial Releases 2025 1.0.1 with Enhancements for CAD Translation, Model Simplification, and Mesh Preparation for Manufacturing and Simulation

BROOMFIELD, Colo. — Spatial Corp., the leading software development toolkit provider for design, manufacturing and engineering solutions and a subsidiary of Dassault Systèmes, announces the 2025 1.0.1 release and updates across several product lines, reaffirming its commitment to providing innovative solutions for its customers in domains ranging from CAD to simulation, manufacturing, and beyond. The […]

Economics

8 h. ago Renovation design and custom home building industry celebrates GTA RenoMark Awards winners 

The GTA’s renovation, design and custom home building industry came together last week in Vaughan to celebrate the winners of the 2025 RenoMark Awards. For over 25 years, these awards have recognized the professional renovators and custom home builders who are members of the Building Industry and Land Development Association and participate the RenoMark program, […]

Culture

10 h. ago Some retailers stop selling to U.S. consumers amid uncertainty over tariffs

Some retailers have stopped selling to U.S. customers while others are seeking temporary workarounds in the hope the tariff rate may be reduced.

Economics

11 h. ago Infobip and the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team Join Forces to Redefine F1 Fan Experiences

Global tech company powers new digital fan experiences for America’s Formula 1 team MIAMI — Global cloud communications platform Infobip has signed a multi-year partnership with the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team, helping the Team to create deeper connections with fans worldwide. Infobip’s technology will power a new era of digital engagement, delivering real-time, personalized experiences […]

Sport

11 h. ago ACEL Power and Electrified Marina Announce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Marine Electrification on the U.S. East Coast

VANCOUVER, British Columbia & NORFOLK, Va. — ACEL Power, a leader in electric propulsion innovation, proudly announces a strategic partnership with Electrified Marina, the nation’s top-performing electric watercraft dealer. This milestone agreement is set to amplify the availability of ACEL’s high-performance electric outboards—starting with the powerful Intelligent Electric Series of 50HP and 75HP systems—and expand […]

Culture

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 ...

Culture