2 h. ago Sport Notes: London Lightning season over; Western Mustang football

A collection of news and notes from across the London-area sports scene The London Lightning’s Basketball Super League season came to an abrupt end in a 104-100 play-in loss to the Jamestown Jackals Tuesday in New York state. Veteran Billy White scored 26 points and pulled down 13 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough to counter […]

Sport

5 h. ago Here’s how the new NFL rules on kickoffs and overtime will work

The one-year trial version of the dynamic kickoff in the NFL led to an uptick in the return rate that wasn’t quite as much as the league had hoped. Now the new form of the kickoff that is more like a scrimmage play is permanent with a change for 2025 that the league hopes will […]

Other

8 h. ago Three deaths in York Region prompt contaminated fentanyl warning

There were three separate incidents of drug-associated deaths in Georgina, Newmarket and Vaughan on March 5

Events

9 h. ago Remove drugs from potential retaliatory tariffs list, pharmacists urge

The Canadian Pharmacists Association is urging the federal government to remove all drug-related products from its list of potential retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. The association says there are currently eight pharmaceutical tariff codes on the list, but it’s not clear which specific medications or drug products they include. The pharmacists association also says if […]

Economics

11 h. ago CFL names Stewart Johnston as football league’s new commissioner

Stewart Johnston has served as president of TSN since 2010.

Sport

11 h. ago TSN president Stewart Johnston named CFL’s 15th commissioner

Stewart Johnston is the new CFL commissioner. The league made the move official Wednesday morning, introducing Johnston as its 15th commissioner. He succeeds Randy Ambrosie, who announced in October his intention to retire in 2025 once his successor was chosen. Johnston has served as president of TSN since 2010. He will assume his role April […]

Society

24 h. ago Trump Allies Avoid Upsets as GOP Retains House Seats in Florida

Two Florida Republicans won congressional races in special elections on Tuesday, avoiding upset losses that could have narrowed the party’s control of the US House, according to the Associated Press.

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24 h. ago Trump Allies Avoid Upsets as GOP Retains Florida House Seats

Two Florida Republicans won congressional races in special elections on Tuesday, avoiding upset losses that could have narrowed the party’s control of the US House, according to the Associated Press.

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33 h. ago Super Bowl champ Richard Sherman shares shocking video of home being burglarized

Former NFL player Richard Sherman is the latest sports figure whose home has been burglarized. The Super Bowl champion posted pictures and a video on social media asking if anyone recognized three armed intruders that broke into his house last weekend. Sherman, an Amazon Prime Video analyst, was a three-time All-Pro and five-time Pro Bowl […]

Sport

34 h. ago [VIDÉO] Vols de véhicules en Ontario: une Québécoise recherchée pour avoir blessé un policier

Une Québécoise associée à un réseau de vols de véhicules est recherchée pour son implication dans un délit de fuite ayant blessé un policier.

Events

34 h. ago NFL revises overtime rule and expands replay assist while ’tush push’ decision looms

While the future of the “tush push” still hasn’t been decided, NFL owners approved expanding replay assist and revising overtime rules, a person with knowledge of the voting told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the league meetings were ongoing. Regular-season overtime rules now will match the playoffs and […]

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34 h. ago New report shows young people in Ontario have little hope of buying homes

11 out of 26 Ontario municipalities analyzed in the report were deemed “completely unattainable” Toronto, Ontario, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Affordability in Ontario has never been worse. A new report by Mike Moffatt at the Missing Middle Initiative, commissioned by the Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA), shows that most major metro areas in […]

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36 h. ago Kendrick Lamar, Gracie Abrams and Zoe Saldana earn Webby Award nominations, along with Nutter Butter

NEW YORK (AP) — Kendrick Lamar, Gracie Abrams, Zoe Saldana and Nutter Butter are among the nominees for this year’s Webby Awards, recognizing the best internet content and creators. The International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences will announce the nominees on Tuesday, the result of nearly 13,000 entries from over 70 countries. The Associated […]

Technology

50 h. ago 'That proverbial force of nature': Vancouver Writers Fest founder Alma Lee dies at age 84

Her family talks about the legacy of the Scotland-born creator of the annual literary festival that launched in 1988

Events

52 h. ago More emergency department closures feared as temporary funding ends

The Ontario Medical Association and Ontario’s Ministry of Health have said they are in active negotiations to find a more permanent solution. As of Monday, when the temporary program was set to end, no agreement was in place.

Culture

52 h. ago Program considered lifeline for rural ERs ends with no permanent fix in place

The Ontario Medical Association and Ontario’s Ministry of Health have said they are in active negotiations to find a more permanent solution. As of Monday, when the temporary program was set to end, no agreement was in place.

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53 h. ago Beyond Oil and Fandango Expand Distribution Network to Eilat Through New Partnership with Leading Israeli Wholesale Distributor

Strategic Partnership with Leading Wholesale Distributor Extends Beyond Oil’s Reach to Israel’s Popular Resort Destination VANCOUVER, BC and KIBBUTZ YIFAT, Israel, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Beyond Oil Ltd. (CSE: BOIL) (OTCQB: BEOLF) (Frankfurt: UH9) (“Beyond Oil” or the “Company“), a food-tech innovation company dedicated to reducing health risks associated with fried food while […]

Sport

53 h. ago Saskatchewan’s 6% PST on Vaping Undermines Harm Reduction, Fuels Illicit Market

New Vape Tax Puts Public Health at Risk Ottawa, ON, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Last week, the Saskatchewan government announced it will remove the 6% provincial sales tax (PST) exemption on vaping products, effective June 1, 2025. As the national voice for the vaping industry, the Canadian Vaping Association (CVA) is deeply concerned […]

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54 h. ago Course aux séries dans la LNH: le Canadien a un avantage sur ses poursuivants

La prochaine semaine sera déterminante pour le CH, qui s’accroche pour le moment à la dernière place des équipes repêchées dans l’Association Est.

Events

57 h. ago Comic Amber Ruffin cut from White House correspondents’ event after angering Trump team

The White House Correspondents Association cancelled comedian Amber Ruffin from performing at its annual dinner because it wants to refocus the event on journalistic excellence. The association’s announcement over the weekend made no mention of Ruffin’s appearance on a podcast by the Daily Beast last week in which she referred to the Trump administration as […]

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