1 hour ago Calgary Flames don't win NHL Draft Lottery, send 16th overall pick to Montreal Canadiens

That wasn’t exactly a huge surprise, given that they only had a 0.5 per cent chance of winning the NHL Draft Lottery

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2 h. ago Les Islanders de New York remportent la loterie du repêchage de la LNH

Le Canadien de Montréal, qui détient aussi le choix des Flames de Calgary, parlera aux 16e et 17e rangs.

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2 h. ago Now officially a finalist, why Calgary Flames believe Dustin Wolf deserves to win Calder Trophy

Dustin Wolf, who backstopped the Flames to 29 victories this season, was saluted Monday as one of the NHL’s rookie-of-the-year nominees

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3 h. ago LRT Line 1 being shut down Sunday at 8 p.m. for Stage 2 work

R1 bus service will operate between the Tunney's Pasture and Blair stations from 7:45 p.m. until 11 p.m., transit service general manager Renée Amilcar said.

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7 h. ago Doors Open Toronto 2025 brings back fan favourites for first time in 6 years

Doors Open Toronto officially kicks off in less than three weeks, and you'll be able to visit two fan-favourite sites for the first time since 2019. On Monday, the City of Toronto unveiled the exciting lineup of buildings, walking tours, and special programming for this year's citywide event, which takes place on Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25. For two days only, you'll be able to explore over 150 of Toronto's architectural, historical, cultural, and socially significant buildings completely free of charge, including the Aga Khan Museum, Evergreen Brick Works, the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, The ZoomerPlex, and the Archives of Ontario. New additions this year include Ubisoft Toronto, Spin Master Headquarters, St. Lawrence Market North, the YZD Experience Centre, and the Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto, to name a few, as well as returning favourites like Old City Hall and the historic Don Jail at Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, both...

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7 h. ago Cleveland Browns linebacker Devin Bush accused of assaulting girlfriend in his Pittsburgh home

Cleveland Browns linebacker Devin Bush was charged with harassment and misdemeanor simple assault over the weekend after allegedly chasing a woman through his house in suburban Pittsburgh and smashing her cellphone. Officers said they responded to a 911 call on Sunday from the home in Sewickley, where a woman identified only as Bush’s girlfriend alleged […]

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8 h. ago Manitoba First Nation evacuated due to nearby wildfires, one home destroyed

PEGUIS FIRST NATION — A First Nation in Manitoba’s Interlake region says one home burned down and several garages and outbuildings have been destroyed due to a nearby wildfire. Peguis First Nation declared a state of emergency early Sunday evening as nearby wildfires spread over the weekend because of high winds, hot temperatures and dry […]

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8 h. ago Don't freak out if you see a herd of goats roaming around a Toronto park next month

About 50 goats are making their way to a Toronto park in June. No, I'm not kidding. But I promise there's a reason.Did you know that the City of Toronto became the first municipality in the province to introduce "comprehensive goat grazing for ecosystem management"? Yep, it's pretty cool.Also known as prescribed grazing, this eco-friendly method helps maintain Toronto's urban meadow ecosystem, and the best part is you can see the goats in action.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by TorontoPFR (@torontopfr)For as far back as most can remember, animals that graze, such as horses, camels, deer, bison, and rhinos, have maintained prairie and meadowed ecosystems. "They brought nutrients to the soil through their wastes, reduced woody growth, and enhanced seed germination as their hooves disturbed the surface," shares the City of Toronto.If it work...

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8 h. ago Stunning cherry blossoms draw massive crowds to High Park in Toronto

Toronto's much-loved High Park cherry blossoms have embarked on their annual bloom for 2025, and eager viewers from across the city and beyond are flocking to the park to get a view.After avidly tracking the progress of the blooms all spring long, with regular updates provided by the city's resident sakura expert, Steven Joniak (better known as Sakura Steve), the city was finally treated to the breathtaking blooms over the weekend.On Wednesday, April 30, the High Park Nature Centre predicted that full bloom, marked by 70 per cent of trees showing their blooms, would begin later that week, but by Thursday, May 1, Sakura Steve had already reported that trees would be reaching 75 per cent open later that day.It was perfect timing, given the proximity to the weekend, for scores of eager blossom-viewers to plan their Saturday and Sunday trips to the park to view the fleeting phenomenon before it was gone.Throngs swarm High Park to see the annual cherry blossom bloom.Gloomy cloud ...

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8 h. ago Edmonton Oilers play musical chairs with goalie starter's net just now

This in from Tony Brar of Oilers TV, news that Calvin Pickard is in the starter’s net for the Edmonton Oilers today as they prepare for Tuesday’s Game 1 vs the Las Vegas Golden Knights. Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch had Stuart Skinner in the starter’s net at Sunday’s practice. Knoblauch has said he’ll make his […]

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8 h. ago 10 dead after tourist boats capsize in China during sudden storm

More than 80 people fell into a river when strong winds hit the scenic area in Guizhou province late Sunday afternoon, state broadcaster CCTV said.

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9 h. ago Trump's 100% tariffs on movies made outside U.S. could devastate Toronto film industry

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new sweeping trade policy on Sunday evening that threatens to shake up the global film industry and potentially devastate Toronto's thriving movie and TV production sector.Last night, Trump declared a 100 per cent tariff on all movies produced outside the United States, and framed the move as a matter of economic urgency and national security."The Movie Industry in America is DYING a very fast death," he posted on Truth Social. "Other Countries are offering all sorts of incentives to draw our filmmakers and studios away from the United States… It is, in addition to everything else, messaging and propaganda!"He went on to authorize the Department of Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative to begin implementing a 100 per cent tariff on any movie produced in countries outside of the U.S. "WE WANT MOVIES MADE IN AMERICA, AGAIN," he wrote, to which Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed, &q...

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9 h. ago Manitoba First Nation evacuated due to nearby wildfires, 1 home destroyed

Peguis First Nation declared a state of emergency early Sunday evening as nearby wildfires spread over the weekend because of high winds, hot temperatures and dry conditions.

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9 h. ago Warren Buffett will remain chairman at Berkshire Hathaway when Greg Abel takes over as CEO in 2026

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Billionaire Warren Buffett will remain chairman of the board at Berkshire Hathaway when vice chairman Greg Abel takes over for Buffett as CEO at the start of 2026. The board of directors at the cash-rich conglomerate voted Sunday to keep the legendary 94-year-old investor as head of the board, a decision […]

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13 h. ago Lowry living the dream after Jets beat Blues in Game 7 in overtime

The Winnipeg Jets captain was mobbed by teammates as white-clad fans stood and roared after he tipped in the winning goal 16:10 into double overtime for a 4-3 victory Sunday night.

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13 h. ago Toronto Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner welcomes baby amid playoffs

Toronto Maple Leafs superstar Mitch Marner is having a playoff to remember, both on and off the ice.Not only will he play in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for just the second time in his career, but he has also become a dad. Marner was not on the ice for Leafs' practice on Sunday after his wife Stephanie gave birth to the couple's first child earlier in the morning.Marner is now a proud father of a baby boy, though they have not yet shared his name publicly.The Marners announced they were pregnant with their first child in February. He is the second of Toronto's "core four" to have a baby, alongside John Tavares, who has three with his wife Aryne. Auston Matthews and William Nylander are not yet fathers.Marner and Stephanie have been married since July 2023, after the longtime couple tied the knot at a ceremony at Peller Estates Winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake.Though Marner missed practice, he should not be missing any of the Maple Leafs' upcom...

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14 h. ago Veterans light flame as the Netherlands marks 80th anniversary of WWII liberation

WAGENINGEN, Netherlands — Second World War veterans watched military aircraft fly over a central Dutch town Monday as the Netherlands marked the 80th anniversary of its liberation by Allied troops from Nazi German occupation. Festivities in Wageningen centred on a square outside the Hotel de Wereld, where German top brass signed papers on May 5, […]

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21 h. ago Voyager en avion avec son animal: un projet complexe qui peut vous coûter cher

Prendre l’avion avec son animal est un projet hasardeux, alors que des voyageurs dénoncent le refus de leur animal à bord malgré les précautions.

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23 h. ago Protesters in Haiti demand new government as anger over gangs spreads

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Dozens of protesters marched up the hills of Haiti’s capital on Sunday demanding an end to persistent gang violence as they called on the country’s prime minister and transitional presidential council to resign. It’s the latest protest to reflect growing anger and frustration over a surge in violence as gangs try to […]

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23 h. ago Residents ordered to evacuate as fire burns near Grande Prairie

GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta. — An evacuation has been ordered on the outskirts of a northern Alberta city due to a wildfire. The County of Grande Prairie says in a statement that crews are evacuating homes within proximity of a fire southwest of the City of Grande Prairie. It said late Sunday afternoon that the fire […]

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