2 h. ago Gene Hackman fans slam officials over release of ‘private’ love letters

Authorities in New Mexico found several heartbreaking love notes Gene Hackman had written his wife, Betsy Arakawa, before the couple’s deaths. Santa Fe County released a series of documents and images of Hackman and Arakawa’s home, including photos of the sweet messages that were scattered in various rooms. In one note, Hackman seemed appreciative of […]

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6 h. ago Have a side hustle? Here’s what you need to know as tax filing deadlines draw near

You could be selling your art on Etsy or delivering late-night orders for Uber Eats. Maybe you dog-sit on weekends for out-of-town pet owners, or tutor kids who need help with their homework after school. No matter the side hustle, financial experts say it’s important to be aware of the rules surrounding your income declaration, […]

Economics

7 h. ago Fire bans issued across Saskatchewan amid early dry conditions

Several rural municipalities, including Vanscoy, Corman Park, Rosthern, Eagle Creek and Meadow Lake, have issued fire bans as dry conditions settle in.

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7 h. ago Hudson's Bay location in Ontario would be torn down for huge 11

An Ontario mall anchored by a recently shuttered Hudson's Bay location will be totally demolished to make way for an enormous new community with 11 towers.Pre-application plans revealed in April highlight plans to redevelop a portion of the Burlington Centre mall lands at 777 Guelph Line, just the latest in a series of planned and active mall redevelopments reshaping the region's retail landscape.A numbered corporation has submitted plans that would see the mall's former Hudson's Bay location and an Active Green + Ross service centre razed and replaced by a collection of high-rise towers centred around a new public park.Google Street ViewThe Turner Fleischer Architects-designed community would create its own localized skyline on the north side of Prospect Street at Dynes Road, with the proposed buildings ranging in height from 23 up to 37 storeys.A whopping 3,476 residential units are planned across the site, along with almost 7,280 square metres of new retail space.Concept plans in...

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16 h. ago Asian Stocks Advance, Yen Weakens on Tariff Talks: Markets Wrap

Asian stocks nudged higher and the yen weakened as investors took heart from a first round of trade negotiations between the US and Japan.

Economics

21 h. ago $118K in equipment stolen from Edmonton music store Long & McQuade

Long & McQuade has been in its current southside location for nearly 16 years and dealt with no robberies until the past year, when they were targeted three times.

Economics

23 h. ago Emaciated dog found wandering near Richmond secondary school

'The jogger noticed the dog trailing behind him as he ran,' Eileen Drever, senior officer protection and stakeholder relations with the BC SPCA said.

Society

24 h. ago CRIME SCENE: Cops hunt alleged thief after mail stolen in Ajax

Durham Regional Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect who allegedly stole mail in Ajax. A thief made his way into a Canada Post location in the Westney-Kingston Rds. area and stole two packages, police alleged. Officers released an image of a suspect whom they describe as a Black male, about 20-30 […]

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25 h. ago 'Amazing tools for law enforcement': Lethbridge police officially add another service dog to its canine unit

Latest graduate is a one-year-old Belgian Malinois

Events

26 h. ago Israeli soldiers rescue dog that was taken to Gaza on October 7

The dog, Billie, was identified via a microchip as belonging to Rachel Dancyg from Kibbutz Nir Oz

Events

26 h. ago Bombshell allegations about Ontario Place megaspa make international headlines

The "revitalization" of Ontario Place — specifically, the Therme megaspa that serves as the project's cornerstone — has become a blight on Toronto's waterfront, leaving passersby both devastated and enraged to see a public green space and mature habitat reduced to dust overnight despite ample resistance.Alarming revelations about the site's enormous future parking garage, plans to extend the development over the lake, the lack of environmental assessments involved, and more have emerged in the years since the overhaul of the 155-acre property was first announced.But the latest update, which comes via a damning New York Times investigation published on Wednesday, may be the most scandalous yet.While most would agree that the long-defunct amusement park could have benefited from an overhaul, NYT — which is already very familiar with the Ontario Place saga — elucidates why Therme was, as many community members al...

Society

28 h. ago B.C crime news: Richmond RCMP search for suspect in road rage robbery | Second sexual assault in Abbotsford park

Here are some crime stories from around B.C. on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

Events

31 h. ago To keep Canadians coming, Palm Springs hangs love letters in its streets

The 40 red banners, attached to light posts on the city’s main road, are hard to miss. Each one – hanging outside hotels, restaurants, bars, art galleries and other attractions – features an image of the Canadian flag shaped as a heart. Officials in Palm Springs, California, hope the signage makes the desert resort city’s […]

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41 h. ago Anatomy of a heartbreaker: How the Calgary Flames were eliminated Tuesday from playoff contention

With the Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues both notching wins Tuesday, the Flames were bounced from the Western Conference wild-card race

Culture

43 h. ago Jericho Lands megaproject plan heads to Vancouver city council

Council is set to debate the official development plan for the Jericho Lands proposal, an ambitious plan to redevelop the 90-acre site across 4th Avenue from Jericho Beach Park.

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44 h. ago Accused in drug dealer's death told police she deserved 'Purple Heart'

Ashley Bourget told the police officer she should have been given “a Purple Heart” instead of a first-degree murder charge. “I shouldn’t go to jail for murder. I should get a Purple Heart instead,” she said through loud sobs during her police interview on June 16, 2021, referring to the U.S. military honour. The interview […]

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47 h. ago Indiana Supreme Court sets May execution for man convicted of killing police officer

A man convicted of killing an Indiana police officer during a foot chase 24 years ago will be executed next month, the state Supreme Court ruled Tuesday. Benjamin Ritchie shot Beech Grove Police Officer Bill Toney in September 2000. According to court records, Ritchie jumped out of a stolen van after a police pursuit. Toney […]

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47 h. ago No more free parking at these eight Vancouver community centres and facilities

The park board voted on a plan to implement paid parking to some of the city's busiest community centres

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47 h. ago Paid parking proposed at these eight Vancouver community centres and facilities

The park board voted on a plan to implement paid parking to some of the city's busiest community centres

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48 h. ago Police investigating after body found near south Edmonton park: EPS

Edmonton police are investigating a suspicious death after finding a dead body on Sunday afternoon outside of a community hall in southeast Edmonton. Officers responded at 4:18 p.m. to a complaint at a community hall near 94 Avenune and Holyrood Road in southeast Edmonton, EPS said in a Monday news release. When they arrived, they […]

Economics