1 hour ago The Diddy allegations are shocking. Were they also business as usual?

In late 2022, well before Sean “Diddy” Combs got into real trouble, a man in Los Angeles approached Tanea Wallace with an offer. The man was a scout for Soft White Underbelly, photographer Mark Laita’s YouTube channel about people struggling with issues such as abuse or addiction. Wallace, an aspiring singer who sometimes made money […]

Economics

2 h. ago Father of slain Calgary teen says son's murder had left a hole in an entire community, a day after his killer's guilty plea

Stabbing victim's father said his son loved life

Events

2 h. ago Gold rush: Calgarian, former firefighter Ross Pambrun hunts for lost gold in new reality series

The gold was lost in 1870 while en route to play the military who had been enlisted to put down Louis Riel and the Red River Resistance

Events

3 h. ago Governor General's Award and Scotiabank Giller Prize winner Madeleine Thien is back with new novel

Vancouver native comes home for Vancouver Writers Fest event to celebrate latest work The Book of Records

Politics

3 h. ago Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele out for Game 6 against St. Louis Blues

Winnipeg forward Mark Scheifele will not play in Game 6 when the Jets hope to eliminate the St. Louis Blues with a road victory.

Transport

4 h. ago 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 […]

Culture

5 h. ago These Toronto superfans made their home into the ultimate Maple Leafs shrine

If you find yourself wandering around the streets of North Toronto, it shouldn't take long to find the biggest Maple Leafs fans around.Come playoff time, Michael and Sara Adamson deck out their front lawn entirely in Leafs gear, complete with jerseys, equipment and even a bubble hockey set that they encourage passersby to play a quick game on.This property is the second that the couple has adorned with Leaf gear.Complete with a sign telling visitors to take a selfie with a plush of the team’s mascot, Carlton, it's become an annual tradition for each playoff run. With the Leafs now making the postseason nine years in a row, thousands of folks have come through to check out the digs each year.The basis behind the house was pretty simple: the Adamsons had a whole lot of Leafs merchandise and weren't sure what to do with it. Starting with "about five items out front," the Adamsons figured it would be a pretty simple way to support their favourite ho...

Sport

5 h. ago Sheryl Crow says armed man showed up at her home after she ditched Tesla

'When I came out against Walmart carrying guns, not everybody was armed'

Other

5 h. ago Embattled Oilers newcomer sticking it good to his many critics

John Klingberg has had no shortage of critics coming at him in waves since the Edmonton Oilers signed him in late January. But Klingberg is now sticking it to them good with his burst of strong play against the Los Angeles Kings. The veteran Swedish d-man put an exclamation mark on his return to form […]

Events

6 h. ago The International Code Council’s Building Safety Month Strengthens Public Safety and Brings Communities Together

Ensuring the safety of the places where we live, work and play is a team effort Washington, D.C., May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council’s Building Safety Month begins this month, marking the annual campaign’s 45th anniversary. The mission of Building Safety Month is to increase awareness around the […]

Society

7 h. ago Canada Soccer Hall of Fame welcomes Christine Sinclair, Diana Matheson in Class of 2025

Former Canada captain Christine Sinclair and Northern Super League co-founder Diana Matheson lead the Canada Soccer Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025. The two, who won a combined 537 caps for Canada, are joined by former goalkeeper Lars Hirschfeld and former FIFA referee Michelle Pye in the induction class. “Canada Soccer is honoured to celebrate […]

Sport

7 h. ago Michael Bolton breaks silence on incurable brain cancer diagnosis

Singer opens on glioblastoma battle

Science

8 h. ago Review: A deft touch and humour soften the serious topics in Theatre Calgary's Awoowaakii

Awoowaakii is a comedy that deals with some serious issues. The Indigenous characters in Theatre Calgary’s latest play have sought the help of Rosie Running Eagle, an elder, to give them traditional names which reflect their personalities. When it comes to Toni Twigg, the most flamboyant of the characters, Rosie chooses a name meaning butterfly, […]

Culture

10 h. ago Devastated father wonders why an Israeli strike killed his 4

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Massa Abed, 4, brought a rubber ball and her doll to play with friends on the street near her family’s home on Sunday. It was a mundane day in Zawaida, the central Gaza town where the Abeds returned weeks ago, with calm largely restored in the area. But that […]

Events

11 h. ago DEAR ABBY: Starstuck father can’t play it cool around celebrities

DEAR ABBY: I am a 55-year-old father of a 7-year-old child. My social skills and experience are rusty due to graduate school and post-graduate training years (12 years, to be exact) without much social interaction. I believe I missed an opportunity to bond with our 7-year-old.   Five years ago, my wife and I ran […]

Other

15 h. ago From Tokyo to Los Angeles, workers observe May Day as many express worries about Trump

TOKYO (AP) — Shouting “banzai!” or “live long,” thousands of people gathered in a Tokyo park on Thursday and marched through the streets to the banging of traditional drums, as Japan kicked off celebrations to mark May Day. The holiday, also known as International Workers’ Day or Labor Day, marks the struggles and achievements of […]

Society

15 h. ago From Tokyo to Los Angeles, workers observe May Day with marches and demonstrations

TOKYO (AP) — Shouting “banzai!” or “live long,” thousands of people gathered in a Tokyo park on Thursday and marched through the streets to the banging of traditional drums, as Japan kicked off celebrations to mark May Day. The holiday, also known as International Workers’ Day or Labor Day, marks the struggles and achievements of […]

Society

18 h. ago CF Montreal defeats TFC in Canadian Championship penalty shootout

CF Montreal finally had something to celebrate Wednesday, defeating Toronto FC in a penalty shootout in Telus Canadian Championship preliminary-round play. Goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois was the hero, stopping Tyrese Spicer and Ola Brynhildsen as Montreal won the shootout 3-2. Kobe Franklin and Alonso Coello scored for Toronto in the shootout. Theo Corbeanu ballooned his kick […]

Sport

22 h. ago Vancouver stunt company wins Academy Award for Scientific and Technical Achievement

With Deadpool 2, The Last of Us and Final Destination credits, Fire4Hire is celebrated for its naked burn fire barrier gel

Economics

24 h. ago Mom of late Gaudreau brothers works on special playground project at school where sons volunteered

"They'll just really love the fact that the children will have a playground to play in," said Jane Gaudreau.

Society