35 m. ago LEAFS NOTES: It is time for Toronto’s playoff additions to shine

When the Maple Leafs acquired three Florida Panthers hours after their 2024 Stanley Cup parade, augmented the trio with Chris Tanev and Max Pacioretty, then added Scott Laughton and Brandon Carlo at the trade deadline, it was with this week’s playoff scenario in mind. These aren’t newbies to the grind of playoffs — which aren’t […]

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5 h. ago How to care for jewelry so it stays shining, untangled and valuable

Jewelry can sparkle like it’s invincible, but treat it roughly and even the hardest baubles may break. Whether it’s gemstones, metals or a family heirloom, a piece’s shine can fade and its value diminish over time if it isn’t cared for properly — a particular risk as the value of gold surges and people look […]

Culture

7 h. ago Calian Acquires Advanced Medical Solutions to Expand and Improve Healthcare in Canada’s North

The strategic acquisition will strengthen access to care, enhance outcomes and support local healthcare teams OTTAWA, Ontario, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Calian Group Ltd. (TSX: CGY), a trusted provider of mission-critical solutions for defence, space and healthcare announced today it has acquired Advanced Medical Solutions (AMS), a leading provider of remote and emergency […]

Science

7 h. ago Everyday Care in Action: Thousands of Kenvue Employees Come Together Across 21 Markets to Help Advance Healthier Communities

Kenvuers contribute 5,000+ hours of volunteer time to local causes along with building 22,000+ hygiene kits for underserved communities Hygiene kits to feature 110,000+ donated products from iconic brands Neutrogena®, Listerine®, OGX®, Johnson’s® Baby and more SUMMIT, N.J. — Kenvue Inc. (NYSE: KVUE), the maker of iconic brands such as Neutrogena®, Listerine®, Aveeno®, and Tylenol®, […]

Science

10 h. ago B.C. opioid rules were to reduce overdoses. But they cut cancer patients’ pain meds

Rule changes designed to reduce opioid overdose deaths in British Columbia in 2016 inadvertently harmed cancer and palliative-care patients by reducing their access to pain killers, a new study has found. The study published this week in the Canadian Medical Association Journal describes the impact of a practice standard issued by the College of Physicians […]

Science

17 h. ago CRIME SCENE: Toronto woman, 31, accused of impersonating nurse at LTC homes

A 31-year-old Toronto woman is accused of fraud after allegedly impersonating a nurse to gain employment. Toronto Police said the suspect was employed at various long-term care homes across the GTA between June 2020 and June 2024, but had done so by allegedly using the name and nursing credentials of another person. The suspect also […]

Events

19 h. ago Federal judge says cull of 400 ostriches at B.C. farm hit by avian flu can proceed

VANCOUVER — A Federal Court judge has tossed out a challenge that would have stopped the killing of about 400 ostriches on a British Columbia farm that suffered an outbreak of avian flu. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency ordered the cull late last year after the flu outbreak, but the court granted a stay in […]

Transport

26 h. ago Murder trial begins in killing of Nova Scotia battle rapper Pat Stay

The trial has begun for Adam Drake, accused of fatally stabbing Dartmouth, N.S. battle rapper Pat Stay outside a Halifax bar in September 2022.

Events

30 h. ago Ontario cottage country resort has luxe amenities and relaxing lake views

In-province travel is where it's at this summer, Ontario. If you're looking to stay local for your next getaway, Windermere House needs to be on your radar.Nestled on the shores of Muskoka's Lake Rosseau, this resort not only has breathtaking views, but the accommodations will have you feeling like you've escaped to somewhere much further.Open since 1870, Windermere House has earned a reputation for being "Muskoka's most prestigious hotel and resort," over the years (and decades).Hitting the water has to be on your list of things to do while visiting, and you can do so in the lake or the pool. The resort's heated pool is perfect for those who prefer to lounge, while kayaks, canoes and paddleboards are available for guests who want to venture out.You really can't go wrong with any suite, and there's a room for groups of all sizes. If you're heading to Windermere for a romantic escape, there are options for rooms fittin...

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30 h. ago Anand moves to foreign affairs, Guilbeault stays and Wilkinson is out in new Carney cabinet

Mark Carney unveiled a team of 28 ministers full of fresh faces and 10 “secretaries of state” at Rideau Hall on Tuesday.

Transport

30 h. ago Canada's big telecoms are seeing fewer new users than they'd hoped

The Big Three in Canadian telecom are attributing slower subscriber growth to the country's immigration policies.As reported by Bloomberg, Bell, Rogers and Telus all blamed the business slump on the federal government's recent decision to limit the number of immigrants coming into Canada. Altogether, the trio recorded fewer than 54,000 net new mobile subscribers in the first quarter, which was the lowest amount in four years.In October, then-Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a roughly 20 percent reduction in the number of permanent residents Canada would allow in 2025 and 2026.While Canada had welcomed a surge of immigrants during the COVID-19 pandemic to address labour shortages, Trudeau acknowledged last year that his government "didn't get the balance quite right." This came amid strains on the housing and health care systems amid the skyrocketing population.Naturally, then, it makes sense that fewer Canadian newcomers would re...

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30 h. ago Kim Kardashian’s friend testifies star begged not to die during jewelry heist

PARIS — Kim Kardashian has arrived at a Paris courthouse to testify against the men accused of robbing her at gunpoint in 2016, an event that reshaped her life and redefined celebrity security in the age of social media. This will be the first time she has faced the alleged assailants since that night, when […]

Events

37 h. ago Foreigners’ Interest in US Job Postings Slumps in Indeed Data

The burst of foreign interest in US jobs following the Covid-19 pandemic has all but vanished, a shift that threatens to exacerbate labor shortages in industries such as health care.

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42 h. ago Huntsman and Menē Celebrate the Launch of Their Exclusive Collaboration

LINK TO IMAGERY / Photo Credit: Getty NEW YORK — Menē Inc. (TSX-V:MENE) (US:MENEF) (“Menē” or the “Company”), an online 24 karat jewelry brand, celebrate the launch of their exclusive collaboration – Huntsman x Menē. WHO: Diana Picasso, Pierre Lagrange, Matt Dillon, Sabine Getty, Cassandra Grey, Larry Gagosian, Stefano Tonchi, Sunjoo Moon, Vincent Gladu, Glenda […]

Culture

45 h. ago Canadian influencer defends controversial ‘caveman skincare routine’

A Canadian influencer has created controversy with what is being called her “caveman skincare routine.” Tia Zakher, 22, posted a video on TikTok in which she declared that she is no longer using any sort of “skin care” and has stopped “using any water” to wash her face. The TikToker’s followers expressed their concern and […]

Transport

48 h. ago B.C. government to provide update on efforts to attract U.S. health

The province also launched a targeted ad campaign in the U.S. aimed at attracting health-care workers frustrated with the political turbulence south of the border.

Politics

50 h. ago Expanded Canadian Dental Care Plan applications are opening soon

The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) will accept more applications starting this week.Implemented in 2023, the program aims to decrease dental costs for Canadians earning less than $90,000 annually.The federal government says the dental plan will help up to nine million uninsured people get the care they need.Applications will open for eligible Canadians ages 18 to 34 on Thursday, May 15. The CDCP will expand eligibility even further later this month, on the 29th, for those aged 35 to 54."The Government of Canada will send letters to Canadian residents aged 18 to 64 who may be eligible to the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), based on their 2024 adjusted family net income, inviting them to apply," reads a government notice."If you (and your spouse or common-law partner, if applicable) have filed your 2024 tax returns and received your notice of assessment from the Canada Revenue Agency, you can apply once applications open up for your age group, even if you ...

Transport

51 h. ago Andy Polanski Foundation supplying care packages to Alberta organ donor families

"It's just that simple act of kindness and support to those families."

Transport

51 h. ago 'You know the grief they're living': Foundation supplying care packages to Alberta organ donor families

"It's just that simple act of kindness and support to those families."

Transport

53 h. ago Leong: Danielle Smith tries to stay political clean while stoking talk of Alberta separation. It won’t work

If she believes Alberta can be successful within a united Canada, her actions should reflect it

Politics