70 m. ago At least 20 people killed in Sudan after a suspected drone strike hits a prison

At least 20 people were killed and dozens injured after a suspected drone strike hit a prison in Sudan's North Kordofan region, according to officials.

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14 h. ago LEAF NOTES: Once students of tactics, Toronto now studied by rivals

The Maple Leafs had been trying to copy other clubs’ tactical blueprint for years. But as they put together a fourth straight 100-point season and try to make it to the conference final, other teams are leaning over for a peek. “I look at the Leafs now,” Detroit Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan to […]

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14 h. ago Family of B.C. pastor killed says Mental Health Act is a ‘shield for criminals’

Pastor Tom Cheung was killed in May 2019 when another vehicle slammed into his minivan in a border lineup. The charge against the accused was dismissed.

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15 h. ago Sixth Annual Nursing Now Ontario Awards Celebrate Outstanding Nurses

TORONTO — Three exceptional nurses, celebrated for their unwavering dedication to improving peoples’ lives and advancing Ontario’s health-care system, will be honoured at the sixth annual Nursing Now Ontario Awards (NNOA). These prestigious awards recognize excellence in nursing across three categories: nurse practitioner (NP), registered nurse (RN), and registered practical nurse (RPN). Aligned with National […]

Culture

15 h. ago Moins de 100 votes de différence: deux circonscriptions visées par un dépouillement judiciaire

Moins de 100 votes de différence: deux circonscriptions visées par un dépouillement judiciaire.

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16 h. ago Teen charged with mischief over graffiti in Arnprior and McNab

A 16-year-old male has been arrested and charged with three counts of mischief in connection with graffiti incidents in the Arnprior and McNab-Braeside area, Ontario Provincial Police reported Friday. The youth was then released from custody and scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on June 5, the OPP added. Police […]

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17 h. ago RCMP arrest Alberta man accused of tampering with sprinkler used for wildfire defence

Alberta RCMP say charges are pending after they arrested a man accused of tampering with sprinklers used to protect homes near an out-of-control wildfire north of Edmonton.

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19 h. ago RCMP say 2 Manitobans charged with arson in connection with wildfires

Manitoba RCMP have made a pair of arson arrests connected to the rash of wildfires spreading across the province.

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20 h. ago La fièvre des séries s’empare du Canada: le Whiteout, c’est comme «un éclair qui traverse le corps», soutient Haydn Fleury

Plus de 15 000 personnes vêtues de blanc dans un aréna, ça fessait dans un écran cathodique. Ça fesse encore plus en HD ou en 4K.

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20 h. ago White House downplays North American auto industry’s concerns about U.K. trade deal

WASHINGTON — The White House is downplaying the North American automobile industry’s claim that U.S. President Donald Trump’s new trade deal with the United Kingdom could make the sector less competitive. The preliminary deal announced Thursday would drop tariffs on U.K. automobiles to 10 per cent for a quota of 100,000 vehicles. The American Automotive […]

Economics

20 h. ago Dans la cathédrale de Chicago, la «très belle surprise» d’un pape venu de sa banlieue

Paula Hambrick n’aurait «jamais cru voir un pape venu des États-Unis, encore moins de Chicago», raconte une fidèle

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21 h. ago B.C. crime briefs: Second man charged in Surrey shooting | Kelowna cops seize weapons and drugs

Here are some crime stories from around B.C. for Friday, May 9, 2025.

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21 h. ago UFC president Dana White excited to be back in Montreal after decade

Thousands of crazed fans lined up outside Montreal’s Bell Centre for hours on Thursday, despite grey skies and cool temperatures, with the hopes of catching a glimpse of their sports heroes. However, they weren’t there to see Montreal Canadiens stars like Cole Caufield or Nick Suzuki, but rather Belal Muhammad, Jose Aldo and other mixed-martial […]

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21 h. ago UFC 315 à Montréal: ça va durer plus de 13 secondes entre Aiemann Zahabi et José Aldo

Le Québécois Aiemann Zahabi et son adversaire José Aldo ont dû changer de catégorie de poids pour leur combat de samedi au Centre Bell.

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21 h. ago Manitoba RCMP say one man is dead, another missing after boat malfunction

RCMP says the body of a 22-year-old man was located on shore this morning, while the search continues for the other boater, a 41 year-old.

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21 h. ago Manitoba government moves dozens of people from encampments into housing

The government is providing $6.4 million to go toward opening up 67 social housing units in collaboration with Winnipeg-based shelters and a resource centre for LGBTQ+ people.

Politics

21 h. ago Man wanted after pedestrians struck at Toronto university arrested in alleged road

Ryan Petroff, 23, is facing two dozen charges including attempted murder

Transport

21 h. ago ‘Strong smell’ prompts Ontario police to force their way into home full of animals

Provincial police say officers were forced to break into a home in Orillia, Ont., on Wednesday after a neighbour reported a 'strong smell' emanating from inside.

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22 h. ago Art expert pleads guilty to selling works to suspected Hezbollah financier

LONDON — An art expert who appeared on the BBC’s Bargain Hunt show pleaded guilty Friday to failing to report that he sold pricey works to a suspected financier of Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah group. Oghenochuko Ojiri, 53, was charged with failing to disclose art sales between October 2020 and December 2021. He pleaded guilty in […]

Economics

23 h. ago Father of school shooter who killed 2 in Wisconsin religious school faces felony charges

Father of Natalie Rupnow faces two counts of intentionally giving a dangerous weapon to a person under 18 causing death and contributing to the delinquency of a child

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