14 m. ago Trial underway for 3 men accused in murder of Ontario boy hit by stray bullet

Almost five years after a 12-year-old boy was killed by a stray bullet in Toronto, the first-degree murder trial for the two alleged shooters and the getaway driver has begun.

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42 m. ago After 15 years of talk, the Canucks still don’t have a practice rink

Canucks presdient Jim Rutherford admitted this week the practice rink search could take years yet.

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66 m. ago Here's the inside story behind June restaurant's buzzy Pasta for Rachel dish

Chef Connor Sperling shares the story behind new Vancouver restaurant June's viral dish.

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2 h. ago Here's when Canadians can cash in on the next government payouts in May

Eligible Canadians can expect money from the government this month through various Government of Canada benefits and credits.According to Statistics Canada, the country's inflation rate rose to 2.3 per cent in March, slightly lower than the 2.6 per cent increase seen in February.Despite a slightly lower inflation rate, life in Canada remains expensive, and unemployment is rising.In March, the cost of housing increased by 3.9 per cent, while transportation costs rose by 1.2 per cent. Food purchased from stores continues to become more expensive, with prices increasing by 3.2 per cent.As the cost of living remains high, it's worth checking to see which government benefits you may qualify for. Ensure that your direct deposit is enabled, as you look forward to the following benefits, if you meet the criteria:Canada Child Benefit (CCB) — May 20Eligible families in Canada can expect their monthly Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payment on May 20. In July 2024, with the ...

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2 h. ago B.C. crime news: Missing woman found dead in Dawson Creek was murdered, say RCMP

Here's a roundup of crime news from around Metro Vancouver and B.C. on Thursday, April 24, 2025

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2 h. ago B.C. crime news: Missing woman found dead in Dawson Creek | Victim of pedestrian crash on Haida Gwaii was 'targeted'

Here's a roundup of crime news from around Metro Vancouver and B.C. on Thursday, April 24, 2025

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3 h. ago SIMMONS: Why TSN’s Stewart Johnston is almost the perfect choice as CFL commissioner

There is a lot to like about Stewart Johnston on his first day as commissioner of the Canadian Football League. He looks right. He sounds right. He has a natural sense of confidence and authority and leadership, and he has the honest belief that this is the greatest challenge of his professional life. Being commissioner […]

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3 h. ago Carney admits Trump talked about Canada becoming 51st state during call last month

During the media availability, Carney seemed irritated by the reporters’ repeated questions

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4 h. ago Makeover: Testing the trending K18 hair repair collection in the salon

We put this hair-care system to the test to see if the hype was real — and the results have been amazing.

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4 h. ago Wine Guy: Great grape collaborations assist struggling B.C. wineries

A temporary relief program permits B.C. wineries to purchase grapes and grape juice grown outside the province for a crafted-in-B.C. wine program.

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4 h. ago For 15 years, Vancouver's Bao Bei gives customers what they want — and brings back some fan favourites

Tannis Ling and her partners, Joël Watanabe, chef, and Alain Chow, back-of-house operations manager, are bringing back six fan favourites

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4 h. ago Osmose Secures FAA Waiver for ‘Beyond Visual Line of Sight’ Operations, Enhancing Capabilities for Aerial Data Collection for Electrical Utilities

ATLANTA — Osmose Utilities Services, Inc. (“Osmose”), a leading provider of critical asset resiliency and life extension services for the electric utility industry, announced today it has secured an FAA waiver to perform Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS). This milestone builds on Osmose’s ongoing innovation efforts to deliver market-leading […]

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4 h. ago Man, 30, shot dead by police at Toronto’s Pearson Airport: SIU

TORONTO — A 30-year-old man was shot dead by police outside Toronto’s Pearson Airport on Thursday morning, officials said, describing it as an isolated incident that did not target the airport itself. Peel police officers at the airport were called just before 7 a.m. to the drop-off area outside Terminal 1 departures level for reports […]

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4 h. ago Gunman gets 7 life sentences for 2022 shooting at Illinois July 4 parade

The judge also sentenced Robert E. Crimo III, 24, to 50 years on each of the 48 counts of attempted murder to be served consecutively to the seven life sentences.

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5 h. ago One dead after rural crash between passenger vehicle, big rig

One person is dead and one is in hospital after a two-vehicle collision involving a passenger vehicle and a transport truck northeast of Strathroy. Ontario Provincial Police said emergency crews were called shortly after 10:30 a.m. Thursday to the scene of the collision and had closed Egremont Drive between Hedley Drive and Ilderton Road. That’s […]

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6 h. ago Illinois man gets life after admitting to deadly shooting at parade

WAUKEGAN, Ill. — The suburban Chicago man who admitted to fatally shooting seven people and wounding dozens of others during a 2022 Independence Day parade was sentenced Thursday to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Lake County Judge Victoria Rossetti handed down the sentence after emotional testimony from survivors and the relatives of […]

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7 h. ago Digging for savings? Gardening experts advise patience, planning when growing food

CALGARY — The snow has only just melted in Calgary, but strawberries, eggplants, several kinds of tomatoes and even Meyer lemons are growing behind Donna Balzer’s bungalow. Instead of buying a bag of dull spinach from the grocery store, she can go to her greenhouse and pick pert leaves with a glossy sheen — a […]

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8 h. ago ‘Vladimir, STOP!’: Trump pleads with Putin following deadly Kyiv attack

Nine people were killed and dozens more injured in Russia's deadliest assault on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv since last July.

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9 h. ago In rare criticism of Putin, Trump urges Russian leader to ’STOP!’ after deadly attack on Kyiv

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday offered rare criticism of Vladimir Putin, urging the Russian leader to “STOP!” after a deadly barrage of attacks on Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital. “I am not happy with the Russian strikes on KYIV. Not necessary, and very bad timing. Vladimir, STOP! 5000 soldiers a week are dying,” Trump said […]

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9 h. ago Toronto Pearson: Police investigating after officer involved in shooting at airport, highway to Terminal 1 closed

'This is an isolated incident and there are no known threats to public safety. Expect delays at the Terminal,' police said in a post on X

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