4 h. ago N.B. woman tells her story, says it’s ‘getting worse’ with intimate partner violence

Decades after Sarah Sherman was attacked, intimate partner violence cases have only grown in Canada. This is Part 1 in a Global New Brunswick series on IPV in the province.

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4 h. ago China’s Surprise Resilience Aids Copper as Global Risks Mount

Copper demand in leading market China has proved remarkably resilient this year despite headwinds from the US-led trade war and the nation’s property crisis, with buyers taking advantage of price slumps to snap up supplies and market metrics pointing to still-solid conditions.

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9 h. ago Toxic invasive plant blooming across Ontario could harm you and your pets

With the spring season now in full swing in Ontario, a striking blue plant is appearing in gardens, lawns, and even wooded areas, and while it may look beautiful, the early spring flower is an invasive species that can be toxic to pets and humans if consumed.Originally native to Russia, Siberian Squill (or Scilla) was first introduced to North America as an ornamental plant. Its vibrant blue-violet flowers and ability to thrive in various conditions made it a favourite among gardeners; however, its ability to spread rapidly negatively impacts other local native plant species.The plant's flowers first appear slightly bell-shaped, and these nodding flowers open to be about one inch wide. Flowers can be identified by their six blue petals with a darker stripe down the middle of each petal, and basal leaves that are grass-like and hairless. Following bloom, green and bumpy seed pods form, turning brown once mature.Photo: Dajra/Shutterstock.comThe cold-hardy plant is one of the ...

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12 h. ago Outbursts over encampment forces evacuation of council chambers

A heated discussion about the future of a homeless encampment near downtown London caused politicians to evacuate chambers and a woman to be barred from city hall.

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12 h. ago Outbursts over encampment force evacuation of city council chambers

A heated discussion about the future of a homeless encampment near downtown London caused politicians to evacuate chambers and a woman to be barred from city hall.

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13 h. ago Photo radar cuts has Edmonton council exploring new traffic enforcement options

Three weeks after new Alberta government limits on photo radar took effect, Edmonton council is asking the city to look into alternative ways to conduct traffic safety enforcement.

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14 h. ago Kelso Technologies Inc. Retirement of Chief Operating Officer and Appointment of Director

WEST KELOWNA, British Columbia and BONHAM, Texas, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kelso Technologies Inc. (TSX: KLS) (“Kelso” or “the Company”) announces that Anthony (Tony) Andrukaitis will retire from the Board of Directors effective June 3rd, 2025, and as Chief Operating Officer effective June 30th, 2025. Executive Vice President Amanda Smith will assume the […]

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14 h. ago Downtown Calgary revitalization report optimistic as safety concerns persist

Despite the city's claim that progress is being made in revitalizing Calgary's downtown core, one business owner tells Global News that she hasn't seen much improvement.

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15 h. ago 'Moving the needle on safety': City marks progress on downtown revitalization with State of Downtown report

'Today isn't just about celebrating the impressive progress we've made as a community. It's about recognizing that downtown revitalization is a marathon, not a sprint,' said Thom Mahler, director of Calgary’s downtown strategy

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15 h. ago This B.C. city has beautiful sandy beaches and some of the warmest ocean water in Canada

Vancouver Island resort a gateway to sandy shores, stunning scenery and fun things to do

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16 h. ago Colwood, B.C. ‘very close’ to hiring 2 more doctors for city

A Vancouver Island city that's hiring doctors as municipal employees is "very close" to hiring two more, and its mayor believes it will eventually top its goal of hiring eight.

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17 h. ago In Calgary courts: City man sentenced to 30 months for role in kidnapping, beating of woman connected to drug rip

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from April 22-25, 2025

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17 h. ago New cruise departing from Ontario port will visit two breathtaking castles

All aboard! City Cruises Gananoque has launched a brand-new cruise experience, and this one offers views of the beautiful Boldt Castle and Singer Castle.The Ontario cruise line is the oldest in Canada, kicking off its 2025 season with a list of cruises "through the archipelago where Lake Ontario meets the St. Lawrence River, including the newly introduced Two Castle 1000 Islands Cruise departing from Ivy Lea."The City Cruises Gananoque port at Ivy Lea can be found off the 1000 Islands Parkway in the village of Ivy Lea, just under three hours by car from Toronto and 30 minutes by car from Kingston.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by City Cruises Canada (@citycruisescanada)"Taking a cruise through the 1000 Islands is a must-do experience," says Mory DiMaurizio, Chief Operating Officer of City Cruises Canada. ""By adding the Two Castle cruise to our offerings,...

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18 h. ago B.C. crime news: Homeless woman murdered in Chilliwack | Stabbing death in Vancouver's Strathcona area

Here's a roundup of crime news from around Metro Vancouver and B.C. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025

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19 h. ago Cherry blossoms in Toronto could start their 2025 bloom this week

Cherry blossoms across Toronto could begin their 2025 bloom within the coming week as warmer temperatures and sunny days finally appear here to stay.After a clunky start to spring, with snowstorms surprising Toronto residents well into March and cold snaps stalling the growth of plant life in the city, the warmer weather appears to truly be here to stay. Finally.For many in the city, that means populating your social calendar with open-air concerts and patio cocktail plans, but it also marks the return of one of Toronto's most spectacular natural sights: the annual cherry blossom bloom at High Park.While it can be tricky to time your trips out just right so that you catch the blossoms in peak form, Toronto's resident cherry blossom expert, Sakura Steve, has his finger on the pulse, keeping sakura enthusiasts informed with comprehensive updates on their development.According to his latest observations, the bloom may just be upon us sooner rather than later.After chi...

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19 h. ago Cincinnati freshman football player Jeremiah Kelly dies unexpectedly at his residence

Cincinnati football player Jeremiah Kelly died unexpectedly at his residence early Tuesday, the athletic department announced. The school did not disclose a cause of death, and the city of Cincinnati police department did not immediately return a message. “The Bearcats football family is heartbroken by the sudden loss of this outstanding young man,” coach Scott […]

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19 h. ago After surviving the Oklahoma City bombing, she vowed to start living: ‘Living on borrowed time’

Stuck under 10 feet of rubble from a destroyed federal building, Amy Downs was sure she was going to die. As her throat burned and she heard screams, Downs reflected on her regrets: ignoring her health, never having children and dropping out of college. “In that moment, I’m realizing I’ve never lived,” Downs said. But […]

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21 h. ago RCMP, Calgary police issue warnings as icy roads cause multiple collisions

Both the Calgary police and the Alberta RCMP have issued separate warnings urging drivers to use caution on the roads as multiple collisions caused road closures Tuesday morning. In a post to social media website X, CPS warned Calgary drivers of extremely icy road conditions and multiple vehicle collisions on city roads, including Deerfoot Trail […]

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21 h. ago How being mistaken for a celebrity's sister helped a Toronto woman find love

For Toronto-based photographer Whitney Heard, a bizarre case of mistaken identity led to unexpected attention, and eventually, a relationship that changed her life.It all began in 2017, when Whitney, who shares a name with Amber Heard's actual sister, started receiving fan mail intended for the actress.At first, it was innocent enough, but as the highly publicized defamation trial between Amber Heard and her ex-husband Johnny Depp unfolded from April 11 to June 1, 2022, things took a bit of a turn, and Whitney found herself at the centre of an online storm."I started getting spam emails, DMs, comments, and even phone calls," Heard told blogTO back in 2022. "I had to turn off my work phone."Despite repeatedly posting that she wasn’t related to Amber Heard, nor did she even have a sister, the Internet wouldn't let up. However, just a few years later, something unexpectedly beautiful came out of it all. Three years ago, Whitney was featured i...

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22 h. ago Federal report offers dystopian outlook on what Canada will become by 2040

In a future Canada imagined by the federal government's policy researchers, the dream of building a better life through hard work and education is all but dead.A new foresight report warns that by 2040, upward social mobility could become a relic of the past, with wealth and opportunity increasingly inherited rather than earned.The scenario outlines a country where rising inequality, inaccessible housing, and a broken promise of meritocracy leave younger generations disillusioned, disconnected, and doubtful that effort alone can improve their lives.According to the report released in early 2025 by Policy Horizons Canada — the Government of Canada's in-house think tank that has a mandate to "empower" the federal government with "a future-oriented mindset and outlook to strengthen decision making" — six shifts are driving this decline, based on the trajectory the country is currently following."Society increasingly resembles an aristocracy&...

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