71 m. ago Canada's Wonderland roller coaster known for rough ride is getting a big change

Just days remain before Canada's Wonderland opens for the year, but there are many big changes parkgoers should be aware of if attending the coaster haven during the early days 2025 season.Most are probably well aware of the impending opening of the park's new flagship record-breaking launch coaster, AlpenFury, set to open at a yet-to-be-announced date, but there are a few other rides that will be absent from the park's roster on opening day.Along with the yet-to-open AlpenFury and the recently-demolished Time Warp roller coaster, Canada's Wonderland will be without one of its original attractions for the initial weeks of the 2025 season.The Mighty Canadian Minebuster — one of the park's 1981 opening day attractions — will not be open to riders when the park opens for the season on May 8.The 44-year-old coaster holds the record of the longest single-track wooden coaster in Canada at over one kilometre in length, but it is also known for a particularly...

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1 hour ago Canucks’ Quinn Hughes closer to Norris Trophy repeat while Cale Makar, Zach Werenski also finalists

Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes is a finalist for this season’s Norris Trophy, the NHL announced Tuesday. Hughes won the league’s top defenceman award last season and is looking to become the first repeat winner since Detroit’s Nicklas Lidstrom claimed three in a row from 2005-06 through 2007-08. Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche and […]

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2 h. ago Man arrested after customer finds hidden camera in Toronto restaurant bathroom

One person has been arrested and charged in connection with a Toronto Police voyeurism investigation after a camera was allegedly discovered in a local restaurant bathroom.A release issued by Toronto Police 42 Division on Monday outlined the disturbing allegations and resulting criminal charges.Police allege that in October 2024, the owner of a local restaurant, Yomie's Rice X Yogurt, "installed a hidden video camera" inside the restaurant's washroom. A month later, in November 2024, police allege a customer discovered the camera and notified them.News Release - Man Arrested in Voyeurism Investigation, Finch Avenue East and Midland Avenue area, Image Releasedhttps://t.co/gwltAiZ6rJ pic.twitter.com/ORANietBc4— Toronto Police (@TorontoPolice) April 28, 2025As a result, an investigation was initiated and police announced on Monday that a 25-year-old Toronto resident had been arrested and charged in connection with the allegations on...

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4 h. ago Kim Kardashian $10M jewel heist suspect says he regrets ‘trauma’ he caused

72-year-old Yunice Abbas was the first of several defendants set to testify at trial, nearly 10 years after the armed robbery of the reality star.

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5 h. ago ConnexPay Taps American Express Alum Colin Temple to Lead Sales in North America

DALLAS — ConnexPay, the pioneers of unified customer PayIns and supplier PayOuts on a single platform, announced today the appointment of Colin Temple as Head of Direct Sales – North America. In this strategic role, he will lead sales teams and initiatives across the US and Canada and play a key role in accelerating the […]

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5 h. ago Flatiron Health Announces Research to Be Presented at ISPOR 2025

Flatiron’s research at this year’s conference highlights the ability of scalable, high-quality real-world oncology data and novel rigorous approaches for health outcomes research to support both research and regulatory use cases. NEW YORK — Flatiron Health today announced its presence at ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research 2025 Conference, set to take […]

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6 h. ago Toronto's popular waterfront promenade is about to get a huge extension

The impressive granite-paved promenade lining Toronto's waterfront is about to grow even larger.Construction crews are hard at work extending a section of the red granite pathways lining two sections of the city's waterfront.The waterfront promenade's eastern section extending from Canada's Sugar Beach is currently being expanded to the Parliament slip to surround a new addition to the neighbourhood.The new Aqualuna development's imminent completion at the west end of the slip will soon inject new life to the burgeoning East Bayfront district with hundreds of new residents and a fancy community centre.The eastern section of the promenade's 9.4-metre-wide red granite mosaic maple leaf pattern now wraps around the south and east sides of Aqualuna, adding to the approximately one-kilometre stretch.It's an infrastructure upgrade almost 20 years in the making, developed from the winning entry of a 2006 design competition, and opening with an initial segment co...

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6 h. ago Amazon and SunPower Executive Kumar Brahnmath Joins Measurabl as Chief Product & Technology Officer to Accelerate Innovation in Data

Appointment underscores Measurabl’s leadership in scaling innovation and empowering real estate stakeholders with actionable investment-grade sustainability data. SAN DIEGO, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Measurabl, the world’s most widely adopted sustainability data management platform for real estate, today announced the appointment of Kumar Brahnmath as its new Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO). In […]

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7 h. ago Trial continues for 5 former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team

The sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team is set to continue today in London, Ont.

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7 h. ago Initial Perioperative Data from CAPTAIN Randomized Trial Demonstrate MRI

– First Level 1 study comparing an emerging technology head-to-head with RP in men with prostate cancer – – TULSA had no blood loss and no overnight stay, along with reduced post-procedure pain, and more rapid recovery to baseline activities and overall health – TORONTO, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Profound Medical Corp. (NASDAQ:PROF; […]

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9 h. ago Netcracker Demonstrates Leadership in AI, GenAI and Automation at FutureNet World

Netcracker Will Highlight How Its AI-Driven Automation Solutions Bring New Levels of Agility and Cost Efficiency to Telecom Operators WALTHAM, Mass. — Netcracker Technology will spotlight its advances in AI, GenAI and automation to drive operational efficiency at FutureNet World in London on May 7-8. Netcracker’s AI-driven automation solutions combine orchestration functions with AI/advanced analytics […]

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9 h. ago AI Adoption Surges, but Planning Gaps Persist: Vena’s 2025 Industry Report Reveals What’s Next for FP&A Teams

57% of finance teams are using AI, but most still face major challenges with data silos, manual workflows and operational maturity Vena, the only agentic AI-powered FP&A platform purpose-built to fully amplify the Microsoft technology ecosystem, today released its 2025 State of Strategic Finance industry report, revealing that while finance teams are embracing AI and […]

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9 h. ago The Hellenic Initiative Canada announces official launch of ticket sales for Montréal benefit concert with the legendary Alkistis Protopsalti

ATHENS, Greece, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Hellenic Initiative Canada (THIC) is proud to announce a highly anticipated benefit concert featuring the Alkistis Protopsalti, one of Greece’s most beloved and celebrated performers. The concert will take place at the prestigious Théâtre Maisonneuve at Place des Arts in Montréal. Tickets officially go on sale today. //www.placedesarts.com/en/event/alkistis-protopsalti […]

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9 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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13 h. ago Microba Delivers Landmark IBD Results & Signs Major Gastro Partner

Two independent clinical studies have demonstrated that Microba’s MetaPanel™ test identifies gastrointestinal pathogens in >35% of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) patients experiencing flare, with >60% of these missed by current routine testing methods. These findings have the potential to shift treatment protocols and provide a new path to remission for IBD patients, avoiding unnecessary therapy […]

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19 h. ago Florida man charged with killing estranged wife in Spain dead from suicide, lawyer says

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A Florida businessman charged with kidnapping and killing his estranged wife in Spain was found dead from an apparent suicide Monday morning in a South Florida federal prison, his defense attorney said. David Knezevich, 37, was awaiting trial at the Federal Detention Center in Miami. He was charged last year with […]

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20 h. ago Woman testifies in sex assault trial of Edmonton addictions counsellor

She told the court she repeatedly told him she wasn’t comfortable and was not interested in getting naked.

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23 h. ago Crown outlines case for new jury in Hockey Canada sexual assault trial

It looked like a typical night at Jack’s Bar on Richmond Row with lots of young people drinking, dancing and having fun.

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23 h. ago Psychiatrist expressed concerns during mental fitness test for Calgary man accused of murder

Suspect tried to downplay his hallucinations but also expressed fears about being kidnapped, court told

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23 h. ago SIMMONS: Leafs captain Auston Matthews needs to summon his inner Connor McDavid

Toronto's top dog needs to step up his game when it matters the most, like other fellow stars have done across the NHL.

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