77 m. ago Dubai AI Week 2025 to Host World’s Largest Generative AI Championship with $272K Prize

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai is set to unite the global AI ecosystem and advance its future-readiness during a bold exploration of how artificial intelligence is reshaping our world at Dubai AI Week, taking place April 21 to 25. The inaugural event will bring together over 10,000 participants, AI pioneers and policymakers from 100 […]

Economics

2 h. ago Grocery and drugstore retailer Metro reports Q2 profit and sales up from year ago

MONTREAL — Metro Inc. reported a second-quarter profit of $220.0 million, up from $187.1 million a year ago, as its sales rose 5.5 per cent. The grocery and drugstore retailer said Wednesday its profit amounted to 99 cents per diluted share for the 12-week period ended March 15, up from 83 cents per diluted share […]

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3 h. ago Quebec on verge of declaring measles outbreak over after no new cases in weeks

Quebec’s ministry of health says it's on the verge of declaring its measles outbreak over, just as cases reach new heights in other parts of the country. 

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4 h. ago DIAGNOS announces major advances in Cybersecurity certification by the Cyber Defense Operations Center (COCD) for its CARA System application

BROSSARD, Quebec, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Diagnos Inc. (“DIAGNOS” or the “Corporation”) (TSX Venture: ADK, OTCQB: DGNOF, FWB: 4D4A), a pioneer in early detection of certain ophthalmic health issues using advanced technology based on Artificial Intelligence (AI), announces major advances in Cybersecurity certification by the Cyber Defense Operations Center (COCD) for its CARA […]

Events

6 h. ago Ottawa cop Charlene Abella released on bail after arrest for sex crimes

Charlene Abella was granted bail while awaiting prosecution for sex crimes against girls, including two counts of sexual interference, which means the alleged victim was under 16.

Events

13 h. ago Ottawa police attempting to ID suspect after arson on Clarence Street

The incident took place in the 200 block of Clarence on April 7 at about 11:30 p.m., police said.

Events

15 h. ago Suspect dead after police shooting outside west Edmonton apartment building

An alley north of 98 Avenue, near 156 Street, behind the Westside Manor apartment building was blocked off after gunshots were heard in the West Jasper Place neighbourhood.

Events

17 h. ago LILLEY UNLEASHED: Alberta taking bold steps on addiction recovery

WATCH: Alberta is taking decisive action on addiction, including the potential for involuntary treatment to avoid harm. Sun political columnist Brian Lilley talks with Alberta’s Minister of Mental Health and Addiction Dan Williams. What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us a Letter to the Editor for […]

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17 h. ago California governor urges Canadians to ignore Trump, come back for sand, sun and wine

Canadians’ boycott of travel to the U.S. is hitting hard on California’s sandy shores, prompting the state’s governor to make a social media pitch-plea to come back. Gov. Gavin Newsom, in a video this week, is urging the two million Canadians who visited last year to look past U.S. President Donald Trump and return to […]

Politics

18 h. ago 10/3: Party leaders trying to set themseleves apart during Montreal debates

With less than two weeks left to go until election day, party leaders are gearing up for back to back debates this week.

Politics

18 h. ago Un véhicule suspect recherché après avoir happé quatre piétons à Toronto

Un conducteur a pris la fuite après avoir happé quatre personnes qui marchaient sur un sentier de l’Université métropolitaine de Toronto mardi.

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19 h. ago Trump still wants Canada to be the 51st U.S. state, White House says

Trump's rhetoric toward Canada has appeared to soften in recent weeks, but the White House says his position remains that 'Canadians would benefit' from being a U.S. state.

Other

19 h. ago These are the tax credits and deductions most commonly missed by Canadians

There are only a few more weeks of tax season left in Canada, so don't forget to claim any missed benefits, credits, and deductions.According to a new H&R Block Canada survey, nearly two out of three Canadians (65 per cent) report that they did not know they could amend their tax returns from the last 10 years to claim benefits, credits or deductions they were entitled to but missed."There are likely hundreds of thousands of Canadians who have left money on the table from missed credits and benefits from prior tax returns," said Yannick Lemay, H&R Block Canada tax expert, in the report."Meaning, if you filed a tax return and missed a credit or deduction you were entitled to in years past, you can go back to the Canada Revenue Agency [CRA] and amend the previous assessment."Despite knowing they can amend their prior tax returns, the report found that a whopping 72 per cent of Canadians say that amending it is "too much hassle."Lemay says the tax prep company's free ...

Economics

20 h. ago New obesity guidelines for kids address when medication is an option

TORONTO — A new guideline for treating obesity in children and adolescents says medication can be helpful, but that health providers should prioritize addressing nutrition, exercise and psychological needs. Obesity Canada’s first update to the pediatric obesity management guideline in almost 20 years was published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal this week. The organization’s […]

Society

21 h. ago ‘Reduce the risk’: These Ontario hospitals are installing weapons detection systems

With the safety of hospital staff and patients a growing concern across Canada, LHSC is implementing a new weapons detection system in all of its emergency departments.

Science

21 h. ago 2 U.S. students detained for 2 weeks in Denmark after alleged Uber driver fight

The two students were arrested at Copenhagen Airport the day after the alleged altercation while trying to return to the U.S.

Transport

23 h. ago Keystone Pipeline restarted after oil spill in rural North Dakota

Calgary-based South Bow said oil has started flowing through the Keystone Pipeline again following a spill last week southwest of Fargo, North Dakota.

Culture

23 h. ago Easter in Calgary: Events, activities and what's open and closed

Easter long weekend, April 18 to April 21, is coming up, with sun expected for the first half, and rain and snow in the forecast for Sunday and Monday. Good Friday is a nationally recognized stat holiday, so Calgarians can expect some adjusted schedules in the city that day. Easter Monday is an optional stat […]

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23 h. ago KINSELLA: Elections Canada picks Holy Week to hold advance polls

There can’t be many days less 'suitable' for advance polls than Passover, the Sabbath, Good Friday and Easter Sunday, can there?

Politics

23 h. ago Rome derby clashes likened to ’urban warfare’ with 24 police officers injured

The toll from clashes between violent fans and police at the weekend’s Rome derby includes 24 law enforcement officers injured, one arrest and at least $45,000 in damaged garbage dumpsters. Officials in the capital were still trying to sum up the damages after fans on Sunday attacked police in riot gear in a heavily populated […]

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