2 h. ago Diplomacy Taps Out: U.S. President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Carney Invited Ringside at the Zone·ify “The Border Brawl” Mega

The free streaming entertainment platform Zone·ify throws down the gauntlet and invites world leaders to take ringside seats for the only international conflict that ends with a body slam Streaming free across Canada and the U.S., the May 25 spectacle in Niagara Falls promises tariffs, trash talk, and tag teams Starting Thursday at 10 am […]

Politics

2 h. ago ‘Inappropriate’ Olympian Luana Alonso teases return to swimming

Paraguayan swimmer made tabloid headlines for her Olympic Village antics during the 2024 Paris Games

Culture

3 h. ago Four Russian figure skaters approved for 2026 Olympics qualification event as neutrals

Four Russian figure skaters were approved Tuesday by the International Skating Union to try to qualify for the 2026 Winter Olympics as neutral athletes who have not supported the invasion of Ukraine, including 17-year-old national champion Adelia Petrosian. No Russian athletes, however, were approved to compete in the pairs and ice dance disciplines at a […]

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4 h. ago BILD Applauds Mayor Del Duca and City of Vaughan for New “Three Strikes and You’re In” Site Plan Approval Model

Toronto, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Toronto May 14, 2025 – The Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) applauds the City of Vaughan for taking yet another positive step to facilitate housing supply and affordability in the municipality. Following yesterday’s Committee of the Whole approval of the motion being put forward by Mayor […]

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5 h. ago Golf: un joueur des Rangers ne peut se qualifier pour l'Omnium des États

Pour J.T. Miller, le golf est bien plus qu'un passe-temps estival.

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5 h. ago Trump Tax Plan Gains Momentum in House as It Heads to Floor Vote

President Donald Trump’s signature economic package took a major step toward becoming law when the House Ways and Means Committee approved trillions in new tax cuts for corporations, households and small businesses on a party-line vote.

Economics

7 h. ago Hypertrucage, drag, chill, cône orange... Voici les nouveaux mots du Petit Robert 2026

Plus de 150 mots et expressions s’ajouteront aux pages du Petit Robert 2026, incluant de nombreux termes liés à l’intelligence artificielle.

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13 h. ago Team behind Dreyfus and Bernhardt's are opening a new restaurant in Toronto

The team behind two of the top restaurants in Toronto is gearing up to open yet another, and it may just be totally different from their typical bread-and-butter.As far as French cuisine in Toronto goes, real-life couple Carmelina Imola and Zachary Kolomeir, cofounders of Dreyfus and Taverne Berhnardt's (as well as their sandwich shop, Vilda's), have firmly planted their flag.In the handful of years since opening, Dreyfus, an elegant Harbord Village French bistro, and Bernhardt's, a stylish haunt serving more rustic French dishes, have catapulted the couple, who originally hail from Montreal, to legendary status, even resulting in a Michelin recommendation for Dreyfus.Their more experimental sandwich shop venture, Vilda's, proved similarly well-received when they opened it in 2022.You could call it a Midas touch, or maybe it's just a keen knowledge of what people want to eat and where they want to eat it. In any event, Toronto is about to get an entirely new...

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14 h. ago The 2025 Fujian Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition opens for registration

XIAMEN, China, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The 2025 Fujian Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, hosted by the Fujian Provincial Party Committee’s Talent Work Leadership Office, started registration on May 10. In an effort to bring the best overseas professionals to the province and grow the strategic emerging industries, the event is geared up to welcome creative […]

Economics

15 h. ago Former Olympic cyclist Rohan Dennis receives suspended sentence over wife’s death

ADELAIDE, Australia — Former Olympic cyclist and world champion Rohan Dennis received a suspended sentence on Wednesday over what was termed a “tragic accident” that led to the death of his wife, fellow Olympian Melissa Hoskins. The 34-year-old Dennis appeared in South Australia District Court after earlier pleading guilty to a charge of committing an […]

Sport

16 h. ago Charges against Maple Ridge councillor date back as far as 2015

Prosecutors approved criminal charges against Yousef on May 9, with many of the details surrounding the alleged offences covered by publication bans. 

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18 h. ago California approves State Farm’s request for 17% premium increase for homeowners

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s top insurance regulator said Tuesday that State Farm can soon start raising premiums by 17% for all of its home insurance customers in the state to help the insurer rebuild its capital following the Los Angeles wildfires. State Farm has argued the emergency rate hikes are necessary to help the […]

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18 h. ago Black Diamond Group Limited Announces Approval of All Resolutions at 2025 Annual Meeting

CALGARY, Alberta, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Black Diamond Group Limited (“Black Diamond”) (TSX: BDI, OTCQX:BDIMF) announced the voting results from its annual meeting of shareholders held on May 13, 2025 (the “Meeting”). A total of 40,799,217 common shares, representing approximately 65.64% of Black Diamond’s issued and outstanding common shares, were represented in person […]

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18 h. ago Superior Plus Reports Voting Results of Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders

TORONTO — Superior Plus Corp. (“Superior Plus” or “the Company”) (TSX:SPB) held its annual and special meeting of shareholders on May 13, 2025 virtually (the “Meeting”) and is pleased to announce that all resolutions voted upon were approved. Pursuant to the requirements of the Toronto Stock Exchange, Superior is issuing this news release to summarize […]

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20 h. ago ByTowne Cinema, Ottawa Mosque heritage designations given committee approval

Several important cultural and heritage landmarks staff recommended for heritage designations were carried by committee this week and are pending final approval from Ottawa council.

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20 h. ago Olympian charged in prostitution sting after joining Hulk Hogan’s wrestling loop

Olympic champion wrestler Kyle Snyder charged with engaging in prostitution in Ohio last week

Culture

21 h. ago New Jersey says chemical maker 3M agrees to ‘forever chemical’ settlement worth up to $450M

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey’s attorney general said Tuesday chemical manufacturer 3M agreed to pay up $450 million to resolve lawsuits over natural resource contamination stemming from PFAS — commonly referred to as “forever chemicals.” The settlement is subject to court approval and a public comment period, Attorney General Matt Platkin’s office said. St. […]

Economics

22 h. ago Hudson Bay gets court approval to extend creditor protection to July 31

Gives Canada’s oldest department store more time to pay back what it owes

Economics

23 h. ago Families in Canada are getting some extra money from the government next week

Families eligible for Canada's child tax benefit should keep an eye on their bank accounts this month.The Canada Child Benefit (CCB), a tax-free monthly payment that aims to help eligible families with the cost of raising children under 18, will be sent out on May 20.In July 2024 (the beginning of the new benefit year), the federal government upped the child tax benefit by 4.7 per cent. The maximum payment for kids under six increased by $350, from $7,437 to $7,787. For children aged six to 17, it increased by $295, from $6,275 to $6,570.Parents and guardians can expect another child tax benefit payment increase in July 2025, but it will not be as big as last year's raise.According to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), families can look forward to a 2.7 per cent boost, bringing the annual base benefit for children under six from $7,787 to $7,997 ($666 monthly) and from $6,570 to $6,748 ($562 monthly) for children aged six to 17 until June 2026.The Child Disability Benefit (CDB...

Politics

27 h. ago Cycling champion Bradley Wiggins says he was a cocaine addict and is ’lucky’ to be alive

Former Tour de France champion Bradley Wiggins has revealed he became addicted to cocaine after retiring from cycling. In an interview with British newspaper The Observer, the five-time Olympic gold medalist said he is “lucky” to be alive. “There were times my son thought I was going to be found dead in the morning,” the […]

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