4 h. ago Factories Key to Trump’s ‘Golden Age’ Urge China Tariff Relief

Almost as swiftly as he has erected his tariff wall around the US over the past 100 days, President Donald Trump has issued exemptions for a select but growing family of products like auto parts and smartphones.

Economics

4 h. ago Le Canadien a besoin d’un centre pour son deuxième trio: six candidats intéressants qui seront joueurs autonomes cet été

Vous rêvez de voir Sidney Crosby au centre d’Ivan Demidov? Ça donne envie, mais le marché des joueurs autonomes est une avenue plus réaliste.

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7 h. ago Toronto Maple Leafs break 'cursed' narrative and close out Senators series

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be playing a little bit longer this spring.Facing off against the Ottawa Senators in Game 6 of their first-round series, the Leafs certainly made Thursday night one to remember.Max Pacioretty's first goal of the playoffs late in the third period — followed by a William Nylander empty-netter — gave Toronto a 4-2 win to knock off the Ottawa Senators and give the franchise just their second playoff series win since 2004.With Toronto winning the first three games of the series (two in overtime), they made their fans sweat by allowing Ottawa to come out victorious in the next two.For any longtime Leafs fan, the familiar feelings of existential dread, cursing of one's family lineage, and wondering who exactly to blame for the supposed cursed nature of their franchise began to set in. After Toronto was held scoreless in Game 5 in a 4-0 loss, it was easy to wonder if another all-time collapse was on the way.Auston Matthews broke the deadlock ...

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8 h. ago Tim Cartmell kicks off mayoral run with pledge to ‘fix what’s broken’ in Edmonton

“We have bridge problems to talk about,” Cartmell said, drawing on his background as a professional engineer and a small business owner.

Culture

9 h. ago Woman thinks of herself as 'a monster' for fatally shooting boyfriend

Cheyanne Metatawabin said she fears she is “a monster.” “Every day, I think of myself as a monster because I know what it’s like to have your precious baby taken away. I’m sorry that that day had happened,” she said to the family of Levi Jordan Brown, who was her boyfriend at the time of […]

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9 h. ago Aritzia diversifying away from China as tariff tensions continue: CEO

Aritzia Inc. says it is shifting some of its supply chain away from China, which has been hammered with triple-digit tariffs from the United States. The Vancouver-based apparel company said Thursday that the Asian nation is one of the top three countries it relies on to make its clothing, but it intends to cut its […]

Economics

9 h. ago MAPLE LEAFS NOTES: Teammates inspire teammates, rolling Panthers await

The message was sinking in, apparently. Or specifically, how the message was being worded in the Maple Leafs dressing room before Game 6 Thursday against the Ottawa Senators. A day after Leafs coach Craig Berube said the only pressure his players have is from their own teammates, captain Auston Matthews carried a similar tune on […]

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12 h. ago Great Dane gets last meal ‘made with love’ from Texas Roadhouse

Pets are just like members of the family. Look no further than the sick eight-and-a-half-year-old Great Dane Iris, whose “last meal” was lovingly prepared by a Texas Roadhouse location in Ephrata, Penn, about 90 km northwest of Philadelphia, according to PEOPLE. Iris’ owner, Hunter Metzger, placed the pickup order with the restaurant in early April […]

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12 h. ago First Nation artist draws inspiration from family for artwork unveiling at BMO Centre

'It's like we're solidified in the Stampede and Calgary history. Everybody from around the world will come and see our family's teepee and get to see my daughter there'

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13 h. ago Raise a glass to the entertaining possibilities in the Van Dyke

The Van Dyke is a 2,974-square-foot, front-drive single-family model by Homes by Avi available to tour in Sirocco.

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13 h. ago Oilers centre Leon Draisaitl adds to banner season with Hart Trophy nomination

Leon Draisaitl posted his fourth straight 100-point season and sixth overall.

Culture

13 h. ago Security questions surround upcoming marathon following Vancouver Lapu Lapu tragedy

Thousands of people are expected to converge on downtown Vancouver for the marathon and to watch the event this weekend as questions are raised about security.

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13 h. ago Here's a map of all the spots to see cherry blossoms across Toronto

It’s officially cherry blossom season in Toronto, which means it's time to navigate the crowds, take out your phone, and snap those pics!With hundreds of sakura trees across the entire city, there are a ton of spots to take in the pink blooms, from lesser-known spots to crowd-gathering locations.If you're looking for some help to navigate the blooms, the City has included an interactive feature to do just that: a digital blossom map, complete with directions, the number of trees in each spot, and location descriptions.City of TorontoBesides uber popular spots like High Park, Trinity Bellwoods, and the Robarts Library at U of T, the map also includes some lesser-known spots like Cedarvale Park and multiple spots at Exhibition Centre, which has a total of 93 trees on the grounds!The Sakura blossoms are set to reach peak bloom this week with rising spring temperatures, and will last around 4-10 days, depending on weather patterns.While High Park is han...

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13 h. ago Oil patch heads urge Carney to follow through on his energy promises

Strathcona Resources chair Adam Waterous said that Central Canada's auto and manufacturing sectors have the most to gain

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14 h. ago Artist Project returns to Toronto this spring with over 250 independent artists on display

This May, you can experience the work of over 250 artists under one roof in Toronto.Back for 2025, Artist Project is running from May 8 to 11 at Exhibition Place's Better Living Centre. It’s a prime opportunity to meet emerging artists, discover and purchase incredible work, and let your emotions come alive in a stimulating environment designed to spark enriching conversations and foster a personal connection with art.Art by the thousandsOver 250 artists will showcase thousands of pieces from vibrant paintings to thoughtful sculptures and everything in between.Wander the showcase and explore 24 jaw-dropping large-scale installations that connect to themes like climate, consumerism, heritage, tradition, and more. After all, art is about than just seeing — it’s about understanding, and the best way to do that is to immerse yourself in the project the way the artist intended.To get the full experience, take a tour with an art expert for in...

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14 h. ago Ontario media tycoon plunges by $58B on wealthiest billionaires list

While most Canadians are grappling with a prolonged cost-of-living crisis and struggling to stay afloat amid this economy in general, the wealthiest of the wealthy have been happily adding to their unfathomable fortunes over the last few years.Perhaps the most famous among Canada's one per centers is the esteemed Thomson family, of Thomson Reuters fame. David Thomson serves as chairman of the international content and tech conglomerate that bears his last name, which he and his kin have a large stake in through their investment firm, the Woodbridge Company.They also boast assets ranging from sports teams (part-owning both the Winnipeg Jets and the Montreal Canadiens) to rare original artworks to The Globe and Mail newspaper.With a worth that was last year pegged at around $68 billion USD and growing, David Thomson has made many "richest people in the world" lists in his time, including just...

Economics

14 h. ago Ontario man still stuck in Dominican Republic after charges dropped: family

David Bennett was accused of smuggling drugs on March 7, but while charges were dropped over two weeks ago, he's still not allowed to return

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14 h. ago Bill Belichick family member drops Jordon Hudson comment as couple’s war with CBS rages on

'Publicists act in a professional manner and don’t 'storm' off set delaying an interview,' the coach's daughter-in-law wrote.

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15 h. ago TC Energy expanding U.S. gas network to fuel data centre growth in Midwest

CALGARY — TC Energy Corp. has green-lit a US$900-million pipeline expansion feeding new natural gas-fired power plants in the U.S. Midwest, where artificial intelligence data centres are ravenous for electricity, as well as major refurbishments at the Bruce Power nuclear plant in Ontario. The Northwoods project would add 400,000 mmBTU’s of capacity to TC’s ANR […]

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15 h. ago Dial M for musicals: Moulin Rouge, Mamma Mia! and Michael Jackson part of upcoming Broadway Across Canada season in Edmonton

Some of the biggest songs in pop history will be hitting the stage at Edmonton’s Jubilee Auditorium starting this fall. Broadway Across Canada unveiled the lineup of offerings for 2025-26 on Wednesday, and it includes the music of Michael Jackson and ABBA as well as the eclectic music mashup from the mind of Baz Luhrmann. […]

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