8 h. ago 'Historically significant find': More military artifacts found during excavation of PNE land

The discovery follows an excavator finding a First World War German howitzer buried at the PNE in March.

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10 h. ago Ontario provincial park has largest visible Indigenous pictograph collection in Canada

There's no need to leave Ontario this summer if you're looking for scenic adventures.A fan favourite Ontario Park soon opens for the season on May 9, and it's truly stunning. Bon Echo Provincial Park is a perfect mix of views and hikes, and here's what you need to know before you go.Located about three and a half hours from Toronto, north of Kingston, Bon Echo's biggest draw is the gorgeous 100-metre-high Mazinaw Rock, which is covered in over 260 historic Indigenous pictographs.The rock has Canada's largest collection of this type of pictograph, and having seen them myself, I can tell you they're mesmerizing.The other awesome thing about this park is that there are hiking trails for hikers of all skill levels. Ranging from an easy 1 km to a more challenging 4.8 km, the trails here can be explored by all.One of the most popular trails is the Cliff Top Trail, which leads to the pictographs — but be warned, it's ...

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12 h. ago Age, previous sports experience, stronger predictors of performance in children than previous concussions, York University study finds

Toronto, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A new study from York University’s Faculty of Health may offer reassuring news for parents whose children have a history of concussion, but want to get back to playing sports. Researchers from York University’s Faculty of Health spent more than a decade scouting fields, rinks and courts across the […]

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12 h. ago LEAF TAKEAWAYS: Special teams go into hiding at worst possible time

If there’s one team the Maple Leafs historically have no trouble closing out at playoff time, it’s the Ottawa Senators. But this is not the early 2000s anymore. These Sens aren’t folding, living to fight another day, another game, going at home again to the Canadian Tire Centre. With the Leafs’ Scotiabank Arena ready to […]

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16 h. ago CGTN: Why the Chu Silk Manuscripts should be returned to China

CGTN published an article on the repatriation of the Chu Silk Manuscripts, an over 2,000-year-old Chinese cultural treasure currently held in the United States. Tracing the artifact’s journey from its 1942 discovery in an ancient tomb to its 1946 smuggling to America by collector John Hadley Cox, the article presents compelling evidence from both Chinese […]

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22 h. ago Oil Set for Historic April Selloff as Trade War Darkens Outlook

Oil headed for the worst April performance on record on signs that the US-led trade war is hurting economic growth and energy demand, and as an industry group flagged a rise in crude stockpiles.

Economics

28 h. ago When will the Rogers Centre's dome be open for Toronto Blue Jays games?

It could be said that there are two unofficial Opening Days for Toronto Blue Jays games.Of course, there's the actual Opening Day, where Toronto plays their first home regular season game of the year, usually in March when temperatures are still hovering around zero.And then, somewhere between four and eight weeks later, there's the second, perhaps more anticipated, Opening Day, where the Rogers Centre roof is opened for the first time each season.Famously known as the world's first retractable roof on a sporting venue when it opened in 1989, the Rogers Centre's precipitation control mechanism may not be as awe-inspiring as it once was.But it's still a staple of Toronto culture, and could be making its debut this week. While Toronto has already seen two of its road games this season be delayed and eventually postponed by inclement weather, that hasn't been a problem in Toronto for most of the franchise's history.Sportsnet's Joe Siddall was among those...

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29 h. ago San Francisco 49ers’ George Kittle agrees to an extension that makes him highest

George Kittle agreed to a four-year contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers that will make him the highest-paid tight end in NFL history. Kittle announced the deal on the Bussin’ With The Boys podcast on Tuesday, saying the extension was worth $76.4 million over four years with $35 million guaranteed at signing. The deal keeps […]

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30 h. ago LA Utility Returns to Muni Market for First Time Since Wildfires

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is returning to the municipal bond market with a $1 billion offering, roughly three months after shelving a sale in the immediate wake of historic wildfires that began burning in Southern California on Jan 7.

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31 h. ago Ontario's famous Cheltenham Badlands are opening for the season soon

Take a step back in time! One of Ontario’s most spectacular geological sights, the Cheltenham Badlands opens for the season next week. Here's what to know.You won't have to travel far to enjoy a day on the Badlands. This incredible sight is right in the GTA, located at 1739 Olde Base Line Road in Caledon.The beloved and popular attraction officially opens for the season on May 9, 2025.What are the Cheltenham Badlands?According to Ontario Heritage Trust, the badlands were first formed at the base of an ancient sea over 450 million years ago.The site is known as "one of the most recognizable and visited natural heritage landmarks in southern Ontario," and for good reason.There's nothing else quite like it anywhere in the province, and its history is equally fascinating.History of the Cheltenham BadlandsSpanning 36 acres, the badlands were first occupied by Ancestors of the Mississaugas of the Credit for hunting, fishing, and foraging.Then, fr...

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34 h. ago Do the Maple Leafs have the killer instinct to finish off the Senators?

WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of Off The Post, Toronto SUN Sports Columnist Steve Simmons, Postmedia Hockey Columnist Bruce Garrioch, and Postmedia’s Rob Wong break down the first-round series between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators. They talk about the recent history of the Maple Leafs coming up short in series-clinching games and […]

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37 h. ago Tuesday's letters: Infill shouldn't mean ugly neighbourhoods

Re. “Zoning isn’t zoning when the process is a free-for-all,” Opinion, April 25 Steph Neufeld is spot-on in her assessment of the city’s new wild-west zoning bylaw. And it is not just about historic neighbourhoods. Once affordability is established, you choose a neighbourhood because you like the look and feel. Then, you upgrade your home […]

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38 h. ago Landlocked Sahel states back Morocco’s sea access initiative

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The landlocked countries of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have endorsed an initiative by Morocco to give them access to the Atlantic Ocean, the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. The foreign ministers of the three military-ruled West African nations shared their countries positions during a meeting Monday with King Mohammed […]

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44 h. ago Discours de victoire: «Le Canada ne doit jamais oublier la trahison» américaine, lance Mark Carney

«C’est une soirée historique», lance une militante. «C’est l’élection la plus importante de notre vie!» s’exclame une autre.

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49 h. ago Mustang Energy Corp. Expands Strategic Land Holdings in Saskatchewan’s Athabasca Basin

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mustang Energy Corp. (CSE: MEC, OTC:MECPF, FRA:92T) (the “Company” or “Mustang”) is pleased to announce the successful staking of five new 100%-owned prospective uranium mineral claims in Northern Saskatchewan. This addition expands Mustang’s total land package to 92,211 hectares across 14 strategically positioned projects within and around […]

Culture

54 h. ago Global military spending surges as Europe tackles Russian threat

All 32 NATO members increased their military expenditure in 2024, with 18 spending at least two per cent of their GDP

Economics

55 h. ago Archivists say Hudson’s Bay artifacts would be welcome additions to Manitoba collection

Amid store liquidations and a hunt for buyers for the business and its assets, the company announced it plans to have an auction for its art pieces and artifacts.

Culture

57 h. ago Poilievre hits at Trump after he wishes luck to the ‘great people of Canada’ on Election Day

'Elect the man who has the strength and wisdom to cut your taxes in half, increase your military power, for free'

Politics

57 h. ago Hudson’s Bay artifacts would be at home with prior Manitoba donations: archivists

Manitoba archivists caring for hundreds of thousands of Hudson’s Bay artifacts are hopeful the company’s most prized possession will wind up in public hands and it’s possible they have just the spot for the treasure. Those looking after collections Hudson’s Bay donated in 1994 to their employers — the Manitoba Museum and the Archives of […]

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60 h. ago Houthi rebels say alleged U.S. airstrike that hit Yemen prison kills 68

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Monday alleged a U.S. airstrike hit a prison holding African migrants, killing at least 68 people and wounding 47 others. The U.S. military had no immediate comment. The strike in Yemen’s Saada governorate, a stronghold for the Houthis, is the latest incident in the country’s […]

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