2 h. ago Call of the Wilde: Canadiens inch closer to playoffs after OT loss to Maple Leafs

The Montreal Canadiens with another chance to earn a spot in the playoffs in Toronto on Saturday night. They missed an opportunity in Ottawa on Friday. This time, they played considerably better, but could not find a goal in falling 1-0 to the Maple Leafs in overtime. Wilde Horses  After a poor effort in Ottawa,...

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3 h. ago How this northern Alberta First Nation used ‘community capitalism’ to raise living standards

How Canada Wins: '(Fort McKay First Nation) was historically a trapping and fishing community. As those industries declined, we saw the oil sands as an opportunity for transition'

Economics

15 h. ago Regardless of opponent, Calgary Flames need to win out in playoff race

Honestly, the opponent doesn’t matter. Not anymore. If anyone had glanced at the Calgary Flames’ remaining schedule a few days ago, they probably would have picked out Sunday’s matchup with the San Jose Sharks as they easiest game they had left in the chase for a playoff spot. The Sharks are in last place, after […]

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15 h. ago Calgary Stampede posts record revenues, unexpected black ink in 2024

The Calgary Stampede lassoed record revenues last year, flipping expectations of a $5-million loss into a nearly identical amount of black ink. An all-time best attendance figure of 1.47-million people during the 10-day July hoedown and a better-than-expected performance of the new BMO Centre in the last half of the year garnered $206.4 million for […]

Sport

17 h. ago Who will start in net when the Edmonton Oilers open the playoffs?

At this point, the biggest question for the Edmonton Oilers heading into the NHL playoffs isn’t whom they’ll be starting out against, but whom they’ll be starting in net. With the Los Angeles Kings looking to avenge three consecutive early exits at the hands of the Oilers as the two Pacific Division rivals are set […]

Culture

17 h. ago Rory McIlroy electric on Masters moving day, Corey Conners giving chase

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Rory McIlroy is “out of his mind right now!” That was the call from CBS broadcaster Jim Nantz as the Northern Irish superstar became the first player in Masters history to begin a round with five consecutive threes on his scorecard. Birdie-Eagle-Birdie-Par-Birdie. 3-3-3-3-3. He would add yet another three at the par-3 […]

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23 h. ago Woman, 24, dead after crash that led to wild police chase across region

A 24-year-old woman is dead, and two men are in custody, after a crash in a First Nations community southwest of London that resulted in a multi-county flight from police involving several stolen vehicles. Police were called to a crash on Jubilee Road, near Dodem Way, in Muncee-Delaware Nation at about 5:30 a.m. Saturday, Middlesex […]

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25 h. ago Opinion: One inquiry to rule them all; separate probes into Alberta Health decisions limit transparency

The Alberta government’s latest move — forcing AHS leadership to participate in court filings to discredit its fired CEO — should concern every Albertan. It sends a chilling message to health-care workers: speaking out will result in job loss and protracted legal retaliation. This isn’t just about one case or one individual; it highlights broader […]

Science

27 h. ago GAMEDAY: Maple Leafs, Canadiens meet in actual meaningful game

MONTREAL CANADIENS (39-31-9) at TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS (48-26-4) When: Saturday, 7 p.m., Scotiabank Arena TV: Sportsnet, CBC Radio: TSN 1050 Odds: Canadiens +167, Maple Leafs -208 The buzz The Maple Leafs’ lead atop the Atlantic Division was trimmed on Friday night when the Tampa Bay Lightning gained one point in an overtime loss against the Detroit Red […]

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33 h. ago The history of the horse and human water fountains in Toronto

Long before Toronto's streets were jam-packed with cars and motorcycles, they were filled with carriages and horse-drawn streetcars.In the 19th and early 20th century, horses were one of the city's primary modes of transportation, and just like today's vehicles need gas stations and charging stations, horses needed water troughs to keep them going through their long journeys.As a result, there were tons of horse and human water fountains across the city at major intersections during this time, and many of them even featured a tiny basin for dogs at their base.Horses having a drink at a Toronto water fountain in the 1910s. Photo: Archives of Ontario.One of the last surviving examples in Ontario still stands in St. James Park, along King Street East near Church Street.Manufactured by the Canada Foundry Company Ltd., the cast-iron structure dates back to the late 1800s. Facing south toward King Street is a large trough once filled by two taps, offering water to horses that fr...

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33 h. ago Toronto bakery closing permanently as owner moves to Australia

A much-loved bakery from a prolific Toronto baker is closing down permanently this spring as its owner prepares to embark on a journey across the International Date Line.Toronto baker Jean Blacklock has been something of a household name in Toronto for some years now, running the sensational Prairie Girl Bakery for a decade before ultimately closing it down in 2021.As the city reeled from the loss of the widely adored cupcakes, Jean was hard at work with her new-and-improved online concept, Sticky Bakery, which, on top of the cupcakes, serves decadent delights from cakes to cinnamon buns, opening their storefront on St. Clair West in November of 2024.Suffice it to say, in the years that Sticky Bakery operated as an online bakery and in the months since opening the brick-and-mortar, it has become a sensation, regularly selling out of their goodies within hours of opening.Despite Jean's prolific history on Toronto's pastry scene, along with Sticky Bakery's unwavering popular...

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35 h. ago Toronto Rock’s slim playoffs hopes go down in flames with loss to Vancouver Warriors

The Vancouver Warriors are heading to the National Lacrosse League playoffs on a mission. The Warriors (10-7) qualified for just its second post-season appearance since relocating from Washington State to British Columbia 11 seasons ago with a 12-10 win over the Toronto Rock at Paramount Fine Foods Centre on Friday. And judging how well they […]

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41 h. ago Armed robbery sparked police chase that left 2 B.C. police officers hurt

A series of events that started with a robbery in Surrey, B.C., ended with two officers being sent to hospital because of a crash.

Events

41 h. ago Beyond Oil Expands into Three European Territories as Part of New Distribution Agreement With Royalty Trade and Receives Payment for First Shipment

New Distribution Agreement Further Expands Beyond Oil’s European Footprint as Part of Its Global Growth Strategy; Company Received Payment for First Shipment of 5.4T VANCOUVER, BC and KIBBUTZ YIFAT, Israel, April 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Beyond Oil Ltd. (CSE: BOIL) (OTCQB: BEOLF) (Frankfurt: UH9) (“Beyond Oil” or the “Company“), a food-tech innovation company dedicated […]

Economics

41 h. ago King Copper Discovery Corp. Enters Investor Relations Contract

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — King Copper Discovery Corp. (“King Copper”, or the “Company”; KCP-TSXV, TBXXF-OTCQB, 3RI-FSE) provides details on the investor relations agreement, dated March 1, 2025, with Conrad Orzel (the “Agreement”), as previously announced in its press release dated March 11, 2025. Highlights CAD $3,000 monthly contract 100,000 stock […]

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41 h. ago Hedge Funds Reversed Oil Bets at Record Pace After Trump Tariffs

Hedge funds reversed their position on oil at the fastest pace on record as US President Donald Trump imposed tariffs against major trade partners, threatening to cripple global energy demand.

Economics

42 h. ago ‘GONNA LOSE ANOTHER 100’: Jelly Roll reveals what he eats in a day after dropping 200 pounds

The country-rock singer has hit a weight-loss milestone and isn’t stopping

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43 h. ago Keystone Pipeline Sludge Delays Work Needed to Assess Damage

Excavation work at a Keystone Pipeline oil spill has been delayed because crews must clean up sludge around the site, according to the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality.

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45 h. ago BP Investor L&G to Vote Against Keeping Outgoing Chair on Board

One of BP Plc’s largest shareholders plans to vote against the reelection of outgoing Chairman Helge Lund to the board, underscoring its opposition to the oil giant’s pivot away from its net zero strategy.

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46 h. ago US Can Slash Iran Oil Supply and Help Fill the Gap, Wright Says

US sanctions can slash Iran’s oil exports to a quarter of current levels, with shale producers among global suppliers that would help fill the gap, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said.

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