2 h. ago Life Hacks influencer learns of cancer from genetic test after daughter’s death

A popular influencer was recently diagnosed with stomach cancer after he underwent genetic testing to learn more about why his daughter died in utero. Sidney Raz, known for his Life Hacks series, shared that the discovery was made years before it might have been detected due to an abnormality found in the genetic tests done […]

Events

2 h. ago What to know about Harvey Weinstein’s #MeToo retrial as jury selection set to start

Five years after Harvey Weinstein was convicted of rape and taken to jail, he returns to court for a new trial covering the same allegations -- and a new one

Politics

3 h. ago Group extinguishes Stanley Park ‘sacred fire’ but pushes back against Musqueam cheif

Brenda Silvey calls herself a matriarch of the land, and her supporters say they've been holding ceremony with support from hereditary leaders.

Events

4 h. ago Accused told police she didn't kill drug dealer, points finger at three men

Ashley Bourget said she’d had enough. “I’m done with this because I told you now what happened 100 times and I’m fed up so I’m going to go. If you need me you know where I live,” she said as she stood up to leave the London police interview room. “Now I look like a […]

Events

5 h. ago Silver Lake Lines Up $2 Billion Debt Financing for Altera Deal

A group of banks is providing Silver Lake Management $2 billion in debt for its acquisition of a 51% stake in programmable chips unit Altera from Intel Corp., according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Economics

5 h. ago ‘Buy or bury’: What you need to know about the trial that could break up Mark Zuckerberg’s empire

FTC antitrust case could force Meta to sell off Instagram and WhatsApp

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5 h. ago Oilers Notebook: Will Evander Kane be ready in time for playoff run?

We still don’t know if Evander Kane can play Game 1 of the fourth-straight spring playoff series against the Los Angeles Kings because that’s the doctor’s call, but, in his mind and his heart, the Edmonton Oilers winger is ready and willing. He hasn’t been in an NHL game for 308 days, going back to […]

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6 h. ago LILLEY: Momentum building for Poilievre as business, union leaders offer endorsements

Conservative leader picks up support from high-profile executives day after getting backed by electrical workers union

Politics

6 h. ago SIMMONS: Edward Rogers doesn’t know Vladimir Guerrero Jr. very well, but is happy to give him $500 million

In the midst of all the smiles, the gratitude, the ceremony and the signatures, Edward Rogers, who rarely speaks in public,, admitted he doesn’t know Vladimir Guerrero Jr. very well. It was a rather astounding admission for the most powerful man in Canadian sport to make on the day the unofficial became official. That Guerrero […]

Economics

6 h. ago Blaise, Alberta's first operational stress intervention dog, joins Edmonton Police Service

Mike Annan remembers chatting with a group of B.C. firefighters when one of them asked, “What if we had a dog to support our members in emotional down regulation and debriefing situations?” The director of Service Dogs for B.C. and Alberta Guide Dogs initially said no. But after a quick call to Wounded Warriors Canada, […]

Events

8 h. ago Here are some of the big movies and shows filming in Toronto this season

Toronto is known for being a bit of a mini Hollywood, with tons of shows and movies filming in the city each year. As time goes on, the productions get more and more epic, with the lineup for this spring and into summer being no exception.Keep your eyes peeled when you're out, as these exciting movies and shows are filming in Toronto soon:Mr. IrrelevantThis feature film is for the sports lovers. Mr Irrelevant tells a story about John Tuggle, "drafted in the last round of the 1983 NFL draft by the New York Giants, and his enduring impact on his team and teammates."When: Filming begins April 2025The GreatestAnother one to get excited about if you love sports. The Greatest is about the life of Muhammad Ali, a professional boxer and social activist. Two of the series' producers are Jay-Z and Michael B. Jordan, so you know this is going to be good.When: Filming begins April 2025The Strangers: Chapter ThreeIf you're a horror fan like mysel...

Culture

9 h. ago Parents outraged after U.K. school axes Easter celebration because it’s not ‘inclusive’

A secular primary school in England is under fire from Christians after announcing it was cancelling annual Easter celebrations over inclusivity concerns. About 50 protesters gathered outside Norwood Primary School in Eastleigh, Hampshire, on April 4 after a letter was sent home to parents informing them of the decision to scrap the Easter Bonnet Parade […]

Society

9 h. ago Most support the ‘Buy Canadian’ movement, even when it means paying more

Trade tensions are fuelling patriotic consumerism, a new survey by Dalhousie University’s Agri-Food Analytics Lab suggests

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9 h. ago B.C. daycare ordered to pay family $4,500 after expelling kids

Tensions between the daycare and parents arose after one of the kids came down with a suspected case of hand, foot and mouth disease

Society

10 h. ago 31st annual Enserva STARS & Spurs Gala raises more than $1.7 million for STARS

Alberta’s longest running and largest fundraiser has raised nearly $24 million for STARS since it began in 1994 CALGARY, Alberta, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Enserva STARS & Spurs Gala (The Gala) celebrated another successful event this past Saturday, raising a total of $1,708,872 for Shock Trauma Air Rescue Support (STARS). This highly […]

Economics

10 h. ago Government's new Canada Strong Pass will make travel across the country cheaper

As Canadians rethink summer travel plans and increasingly try to support local, the Canada Strong Pass will make domestic travel much cheaper.On Saturday, April 12, Liberal leader Mark Carney introduced the new Canada Strong Pass, making it more affordable for kids and young families to travel domestically during peak travel season."At a time when our economy is under attack from President Trump, Canadians are stepping up — helping our neighbours, buying local, and celebrating our beautiful country," stated Carney.Children and youth under 18 using the Canada Strong Pass will get free access to national galleries and museums. They'll also get to travel on VIA Rail for free when they're with their parents.The pass will be available from June to August 2025. In addition, Canadians aged 18 to 24 will also be able to avail of heavily discounted access and fares."Whether it's trips to national parks and historic sites, spending the day at a national art gallery or mus...

Politics

12 h. ago Toronto Maple Leafs bringing back huge free tailgate parties for playoffs

It's a tale as old as time: the Toronto Maple Leafs have once again clinched a spot in the NHL playoffs, and the team is bringing back its legendary tailgate viewing parties to give fans the chance to celebrate for free in Maple Leaf Square.NHL Playoff season has become something of an annual (if not bittersweet) tradition in Toronto, and for good reason. 2025 marks the ninth consecutive season that Toronto's equally beloved and beleaguered Maple Leafs find themselves on the road to the Stanley Cup, blanketing the city with ample excitement and anticipation.Hopes are high this year, as the team has clinched a top-two finish in the Atlantic Division and secured a home ice advantage for the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.Let's just hope that another tradition — you know, the one where the Leafs don't end up winning the Stanley Cup — doesn't end up panning out as usual.While a ticket to see the team take the ice in person could already set you b...

Culture

12 h. ago How Toronto Sceptres captain Blayre Turnbull used skating lessons to show her leadership

Imagine being one of the best in the world at your craft, knowing without a shadow of doubt in your mind that this one element of your craft separated you even further from the truly elite in world. Then imagine being told by the people who control your future in that craft that you are […]

Politics

12 h. ago Propolis Cooperative Housing closes $1.1M community bond campaign to support affordable housing project in Kamloops

Capital campaign receives first-of-its-kind $100K collaborative investment from five Thompson Okanagan-based community foundations KAMLOOPS, British Columbia, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Propolis Cooperative Housing Society, a BC-based non-profit housing cooperative, has successfully raised $1.1M from community bond investors to advance its 53-unit affordable, net-zero housing project in Kamloops. The capital raise includes a first-of-its-kind […]

Economics

13 h. ago Everything you need to know about sunscreen, according to a top Canadian dermatologist

Key insights and recommendations to protect the skin you are in

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