12 h. ago THINK TWICE: New York school has 15 sets of twins in graduating class

It’s twin-sanity! A New York high school has some doing a double take. Among the 447 graduating seniors at Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School on Long Island, there are 15 sets of twins, according to Toda and News 12 Long Island. “Most, if not all, have been in the district since kindergarten,” Timothy […]

Society

13 h. ago Greenland not a ‘piece of property’ to be bought and never will be, says new prime minister

'The talks from the United States have not been respectful,' Jens-Frederik Nielsen said Sunday

Politics

14 h. ago Greenland’s PM says island can’t be bought, U.S. isn’t showing respect

"The talks from the United States have not been respectful,” Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said at a news conference on Sunday.

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15 h. ago Greenland’s prime minister says island can’t be bought and US isn’t showing respect

LYNGBY, Denmark (AP) — New Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said Sunday that U.S. statements about the mineral-rich Arctic island have been disrespectful and that Greenland “will never, ever be a piece of property that can be bought by just anyone.” Nielsen made the remarks in defiance of U.S. President Donald Trump’s interest in taking […]

Politics

54 h. ago Mayors of Gibsons and Bowen Island issue ‘urgent’ demands on ferry reliability

The two communities are both heavily reliant on ferry service out of Horseshoe Bay, and have both dealt with recent outages.

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58 h. ago AGF Investments Announces Revised Final Distribution for AGF Systematic Global Multi

TORONTO, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AGF Investments Inc. (AGF Investments) (TSX:AGF.B) today announced a revised final distribution amount for AGF Systematic Global Multi-Sector Bond ETF (ticker: QGB) (the “ETF”). This is an update from the distribution previously announced on April 17, 2025. Unitholders of record on April 25, 2025 will receive notional distributions payable in respect of the […]

Sport

59 h. ago Iconic Ontario Place sign demolished as wholesale destruction continues

Another recognizable vestige of Ontario Place has been reduced to scrap as the provincial government presses forward with its controversial redevelopment of the former waterfront attraction.Demolition crews recently tore up the iconic welcome tower and sign at the former entrance to what was once a bustling hive of activity.The demolition comes just a month shy of the 54th anniversary of Ontario Place's May 22, 1971, opening.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by kotsy (@itsonlykotsy)Local photographer Kotsy has documented the demolition of Ontario Place via aerial drone-captured footage and stills since the wholesale destruction began in earnest last October.In the months since, Ontario Place's west island has been cleared of buildings along with connecting bridges as crews continue to erase the former attraction from the map ahead of a controversial redevelopment.Doug Ford's ...

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63 h. ago Americans start arriving in Nanaimo after TikTok invitation for weekend visit

It all started when Nanaimo’s Tod Maffin, bored one night, issued a message on TikTok asking Americans to come to Vancouver Island and spend their money to show their support for Canadians.

Culture

3 d. ago Sold (Bought): Renovated Port Moody suite has fenced yard and array of amenities

Condo sold for $787,000 after five days on the market

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3 d. ago Dozens of ancient artifacts seized in Greek island smuggling raid

ATHENS, Greece — Authorities in Greece have arrested six people on the island of Crete in connection with an alleged antiquities smuggling ring that was attempting to sell dozens of ancient artifacts, police said Thursday. The arrests came after a sting operation on Wednesday, during which the suspects were reportedly trying to sell a collection […]

Culture

3 d. ago Federal Election: Strategic voting is turning southern Vancouver Island into a key battleground

A blue wave on the North Island combined with concerns about vote-splitting on the South Island is shaking up NDP strongholds

Politics

3 d. ago Smoke from growing New Jersey wildfire to affect air quality in New York area

CHATSWORTH, N.J. — A fast-moving wildfire engulfing part of New Jersey’s Pine Barrens was expected grow Thursday, with smoke affecting the air quality in the New York City area before rain arrives this week, authorities said. Higher-than-normal pollution levels were expected Thursday in New York City, Rockland and Westchester counties, and in Long Island’s Nassau […]

Events

4 d. ago Accused testifies she 'felt betrayed' to be left with drug dealer's body

Ashley Bourget says she went for a bike ride and bought clothing at a thrift store after being ordered to leave her east London apartment where a bloodied, motionless Grant Norton was tied up on her couch. Bourget returned to her Adelaide Street home hours later to find Norton dead on the couch and the […]

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4 d. ago New Victoria police training program seeks to build bridges with community groups

Chief Del Manak says the new program will help build trust, respect and communication between officers and the city's diverse communities and cultures.

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4 d. ago Un bilan «satisfaisant» pour la délégation des Premières Nations du Québec à l’ONU

Ils y ont dénoncé le non-respect de la déclaration sur les droits des peuples autochtones, particulièrement par Québec.

Politics

4 d. ago JC Clark Ltd. Announces Change of Portfolio Manager for JC Clark High Income Opportunities Fund

TORONTO, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — JC Clark Ltd. (the “Manager”), the manager of JC Clark High Income Opportunities Fund (the “Fund”), announced today that it has appointed Neil Stratton as the portfolio manager in respect of the Fund’s investment portfolio. Neil replaces Colin Stewart, who will remain in his roles as Chief Executive […]

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4 d. ago Vancouver Island teacher suspended after confronting student at her job

Edward John Thomas Mulrooney has been handed a five-day suspension and ordered to undergo professional boundaries training.

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4 d. ago Pope Francis lies in state as thousands gather to pay respect in Rome

Thousands gathered in Rome on Wednesday to pay their respects to Pope Francis, who will lie in state for three days at St. Peter's Basilica ahead of his funeral.

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4 d. ago N.Y. police to ID woman and child whose remains were found near Gilgo Beach

MINEOLA, N.Y. — Police in the suburbs of New York City are expected to reveal the identity of a woman and child whose remains were among other bodies discovered scattered along an oceanfront highway not far from Long Island’s Gilgo Beach. A law enforcement official with knowledge of the announcement told The Associated Press the […]

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5 d. ago This B.C. city has beautiful sandy beaches and some of the warmest ocean water in Canada

Vancouver Island resort a gateway to sandy shores, stunning scenery and fun things to do

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