8 h. ago 'All about the faith': Way of the Cross brings Christians to Beltline for Good Friday ritual

The procession, a cornerstone of the Easter weekend for Christians, intends to trace the 14 Stations of the Cross leading to Christ’s crucifixion

Culture

10 h. ago JD Vance visits Italy for tariff talks, Good Friday service at Vatican

The White House and Meloni's office on Friday issued a joint statement that said U.S. President Donald Trump would visit Italy “in the very near future.”

Economics

13 h. ago Easter 2025: Here's 13 things to do this long weekend in Metro Vancouver

Spring has sprung! Here's a few fun ways to spend your April long weekend.

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13 h. ago Easter: The peril and power of images in religious tradition

Douglas Todd: When the second commandment says to "not bow down before graven images,” what role can the visual arts play in spiritual life?

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14 h. ago 10,000 pages of records related to the 1968 assassination of Robert F. Kennedy are released

WASHINGTON — Approximately 10,000 pages of records related to the 1968 assassination of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy were released Friday, continuing the disclosure of national secrets ordered by President Donald Trump.  The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration posted roughly 229 files containing the pages to its public website. Many files related to the senator’s […]

Sport

15 h. ago What to know about the ‘50501’ protests planned against Trump on Saturday

The demonstrations will range from days of service and mutual aid events to rallies and protests

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15 h. ago What's open and closed over the Easter weekend in Metro Vancouver

From malls to attractions to public transit, here's a roundup of what's open and closed over the Easter long weekend in Metro Vancouver.

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16 h. ago Cook This: 3 Easter recipes from Danube, including lamb and spring onion stew

Celebrate the goodness of spring with Irina Georgescu's Romanian Easter recipes

Other

17 h. ago Easter and the dog park: Hope is everywhere this time of year

Almost every morning I walk my dog in an off-leash park with a group of three men and their dogs: Zachery, Squirrel, Molly and Hudson. (Those are the dogs.) Our conversation is different every day — politics, parenting, work, music, dating, sports, anything are all fair game. I love it. We solve all the world’s […]

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18 h. ago Chocolate prices remain elevated this Easter due to cocoa price spikes

This Easter, soaring cocoa prices will continue to have an effect on the price of chocolate, experts say — and consumers will likely be looking for deals to fill their baskets. Cocoa prices have risen significantly in the past couple of years as crops in key cocoa-growing countries have been hit hard by a number […]

Economics

24 h. ago One of Toronto's best donut shops is closing down after 14 years

A Toronto donut shop known in equal measures for its salacious name as its tasty treats will be closing down for good this summer, as its founder pursues a new direction.It's been a storied run for Toronto's Glory Hole Doughnuts, which, over the past 14 years, has earned itself not only an evangelical community support base but a reputation for being one of the city's best doughnut shops — if not the best.Despite the popularity that the shop's various locations have sustained over the years, though, operating a small business always comes with its fair share of difficulties, a reality that owner Ashley Jacot de Boinod has never shied away from sharing.From highs like expanding from their original Parkdale space to new locations in Harbord Village, Little India and a pop-up in the Eaton Centre to more challenging moments like closing down the aforementioned Parkdale shop and getting candid about the difficulty of maintaining a business i...

Politics

24 h. ago Food festival with eats from over 40 countries coming to Toronto

Food festival season is right around the corner for Toronto, bringing with it the much-anticipated return of a slew of annual favourites, including the always-electric Pan American Food and Music Festival.Returning to the city's food festival circuit for its 13th year, Toronto's Pan American Food and Music Festival (or PanamFest, as it's also known) is a huge celebration of cuisines and cultures spanning the Americas, from Canada to Chile.I can't think of a better city to play host to a festival that celebrates diversity and multiculturalism than Toronto, and no better location to serve as its backdrop than Nathan Phillips Square, illuminated by the glow of the Toronto sign.The weekend-long festival is set to feature a host of restaurants and chefs from across the city and beyond, churning out dishes and snacks from 41 different countries in North, Central and South America.Whether you're in the mood for poutine, plantain or Pão de Queijo, there&...

Culture

24 h. ago Le déclin silencieux des services éducatifs à l’enfance du Québec

Le désinvestissement progressif des gouvernements dans les CPE nous frappe de plein fouet.

Society

26 h. ago 'Public showing up' for London Food Bank spring drive: Leader

The London Food Bank is entering the all-important final weekend of its spring food drive, an annual campaign that’s coming amid relentless demand for assistance and trade war uncertainty.  Leading into the Easter weekend, food donations are up from the same point in the 2024 campaign, London Food Bank co-executive director Jane Roy said Thursday, […]

Politics

28 h. ago US Forest Service issues notice on contested land transfer for a major copper mine in Arizona

The U.S. Forest Service on Thursday provided notice that it will publish a final environmental review and draft decision on a transfer of land that would clear the way for a massive copper mining project in Arizona that has been fiercely contested by Native Americans who consider the area sacred. The federal agency was under […]

Politics

28 h. ago Working group launched to save Drumheller’s popular Tyra the T. Rex dinosaur

The 25-metre-high figure, four times the size of a real Tyrannosaurus, has served as the backdrop to hundreds of thousands of tourist photos in Drumheller.

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29 h. ago Bigstack Opportunities I Inc. Announces Receipt of TSXV Conditional Approval and Filing of Filing Statement

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TORONTO, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bigstack Opportunities I Inc. (“Bigstack”) (TSXV: STAK.P), a capital pool company as defined under the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV” or the “Exchange”), is pleased to announce that the […]

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31 h. ago 2 killed, 5 hurt in shooting at Florida State University: police

The 20-year-old gunman was the son of a sheriff’s deputy whose former service weapon was used in the shooting, Tallahassee authorities said.

Events

31 h. ago Saudia Sweeps Top Awards at the World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo 2025

Serving as a testament to the airline’s stellar guest experience and commitment to excellence JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has received multiple accolades in the TravelPlus Airline Amenity Awards and the Onboard Hospitality Awards, presented on the sidelines of the World Travel Catering […]

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31 h. ago Talisker Announces Upsize of Brokered Private Placement for Gross Proceeds of up to $7.0 Million

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES TORONTO, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Talisker Resources Ltd. (“Talisker” or the “Company”) (TSX: TSK, OTCQX: TSKFF) is pleased to announce that as a result of strong investor demand, the Company has increased the maximum gross proceeds of […]

Economics