73 m. ago Coup Leader Wins Gabon Election With Pledge to End Oil Reliance

Gabon’s military leader cemented his grip on power by winning the country’s first presidential election since he overthrew the government two years ago.

Politics

5 h. ago Trump goes with his gut and the world goes along for the ride

WASHINGTON (AP) — After President Donald Trump reversed course on his tariffs and announced he would pursue trade negotiations, he had a simple explanation for how he would make decisions in the coming weeks. “Instinctively, more than anything else,” he told reporters this past week. “You almost can’t take a pencil to paper, it’s really […]

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6 h. ago Letters April 13: Carney copies best from Conservatives, worst from Trudeau Liberals

Who should start the playoffs for the Oilers? VOTE IN OUR DAILY ONLINE POLL! CARBON-COPY CARNEY I follow the news on the election campaigns and every policy that Pierre Poilievre announces, Carbon Copy Carney announces the same policy shortly after, and claims that it was his all along. He’s very adept at dodging questions (sound […]

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8 h. ago Patrice Dutil: Why Thomas D’Arcy McGee matters now more than ever

He had a bold vision of Canada as a strong nation that would protect itself from American threats. He was murdered for his efforts

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14 h. ago Abandoned Toronto car dealership transforming into sports and social club

A vacant car dealership in Toronto is getting a new lease on life as it gears up to be transformed into a trendy sports and social club.Spring has arrived in Toronto (in theory, at least), bringing with it a renewed excitement to get active among friends for many of the city's residents, and one community in particular is about to get an especially exciting new hub to hang out and hit the courts.Last winter, Ontario-based pickleball and padel club, Fairgrounds, burst onto the scene, opening a series of public clubs everywhere from Etobicoke's Cloverdale Mall to the heart of Yonge and St. Clair, giving folks the city over the chance to get their game on, membership fee-free.This season is shaping up to be no different, as the pickleball brand prepares to open a brand-new club in their most creative location yet: a former Mercedes-Benz dealership at Bayview and Eglinton.The new Leaside flagship is setting up shop at 849 Eglinton East as an interim adaptive use of the sp...

Sport

19 h. ago Harvey’s Mountain Classic: The inside scoop on Sunday’s animated Flames broadcast

Harvey’s Mountain Classic, which will air on Sportsnet 360, is Canada’s first-ever real-time, full-length animated data visualization of an NHL game

Transport

21 h. ago Photo essay: It's spring whitewater season again on the Ottawa River

Spring has arrived at Bate Island, and with it, the Ottawa River’s legendary whitewater playground has roared to life. As snowmelt swells the river, waves and standing waves form along the shoreline, drawing hardcore paddling enthusiasts from near and far. Outfitted in neoprene, dry-suits, life jackets and helmets, these experienced surfers and kayakers embrace the […]

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24 h. ago Poilievre vows to ease transition for veterans during a stop on home turf

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre returned to the Carleton riding he has represented since 2004 on Saturday for an announcement about measures aimed at easing the transition of military veterans to civilian life. It is the first time Poilievre has made a public appearance in the riding since he launched his 2025 campaign in the community […]

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25 h. ago Masters Tournament announces 2025 winner’s payout, and it’s going up

AUGUSTA, Ga. — The Masters winner just got a pay raise. Augusta National released it’s 2025 Prize Money Breakdown on Saturday, and the top spot has jumped from $3.6 million US to $4.2 million. The most important prizes for most of the world’s top golfers are still a green jacket and a lifetime pass into […]

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27 h. ago Trump administration says it will exclude some electronics from ’reciprocal’ tariffs

The Trump administration says electronics like smartphones and laptops will be excluded from ‘reciprocal’ tariffs, a move that could help keep prices down for popular consumer electronics that aren’t usually made in the U.S. The announcement on Friday would also benefit big tech companies like Apple and Samsung. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection said […]

Politics

27 h. ago Poilievre announces help for military veterans in Carney’s riding

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is announcing a plan to improve supports for military veterans during a visit his main rival's turf today on the federal election trail. 

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27 h. ago Poilievre promises to cut red tape, set up support for veterans

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is announcing a plan to improve supports for military veterans during a visit his main rival's turf today on the federal election trail. 

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27 h. ago Israel cuts off Gaza’s southern city of Rafah and vows to ’vigorously’ expand in the territory

TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel announced Saturday it has completed construction of a new security corridor that cuts off the southern city of Rafah from the rest of Gaza, as the military said it would soon expand “vigorously” in most of the small coastal territory. Palestinians were further squeezed into shrinking areas of land. “Soon, […]

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27 h. ago Poilievre heads to Carney’s riding, announces help for military veterans

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is announcing a plan to improve supports for military veterans during a visit his main rival’s turf today on the federal election trail. Poilievre is slated to hold a press conference in the Ottawa suburb of Nepean, where Liberal Leader Mark Carney is campaigning to win a seat. The […]

Events

31 h. ago Artificial intelligence, wearable tech can improve safety in stroke rehab: study

Artificial intelligence combined with wearable technology has the potential to improve safety among people recovering from a stroke, suggests a study from researchers, including a team from Simon Fraser University in British Columbia. Gustavo Balbinot, an assistant professor in neurorehabilitation, said the research opens doors for the development of new technologies in stroke rehabilitation. The […]

Culture

32 h. ago Trump’s China tariff shocks US importers. One CEO calls it ‘end of days’

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rick Woldenberg thought he had come up with a sure-fire plan to protect his Chicago-area educational toy company from President Donald Trump’s massive new taxes on Chinese imports. “When he announced a 20% tariff, I made a plan to survive 40%, and I thought I was being very clever,” said Woldenberg, CEO […]

Economics

32 h. ago NP View: What Pierre Poilievre’s massive rallies tell us about the election

Carney's small crowds and underwhelming platform announcements could renew Conservative momentum

Politics

38 h. ago Toronto has a new wine and chocolate tasting event but it's in a helicopter

If you're ready to take your love for chocolate to new heights, you'll be pleased to hear that Toronto has an experience designed just for adventure seekers with a sweet tooth. The Grand Chocolate Flight is a one-of-a-kind experience that combines a private chocolate tasting with a helicopter flight around Toronto. The one-hour guided tasting is led by a chocolate expert on board, who will teach you how the treats are made. Throughout the 15-kilometre helicopter flight (which takes anywhere from six to eight minutes), you can expect to savour raw cacao, as well as a curated selection of local artisan chocolates. You'll also be able to enjoy a bottle of Canadian sparkling wine and learn more about how to pair chocolates with different wines. After the ride, each guest is offered a chocolate tasting kit, a bottle of sparkling wine, as well as a commemorative digital photo next to the helicopter.  Each chocolate tasting kit contains three dark chocolate ba...

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42 h. ago Canadian Corey Conners paired with Rory McIlroy at Masters, eyeing green jacket

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Masters fans north of the border this weekend will be looking at the Augusta National leaderboard much like shelves at the grocery store, skipping past the name brands to support Canadian. Justin Rose. Bryson DeChambeau. Rory McIlroy. Scottie Scheffler. No. No. No. No thanks. Halfway through the season’s first major, Corey Conners […]

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42 h. ago Kane Biotech Announces New Agreement with Outside the Box Capital Inc.

Not for distribution to U.S. news wire services or dissemination in the United States WINNIPEG, Manitoba,, April 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kane Biotech Inc. (TSX-V:KNE OTCQB:KNBIF) (“Kane Biotech” or the “Company”) announces today that it has terminated the previously announced service agreement dated January 17, 2025 (the “Previous OTBC Service Agreement”) with independent marketing […]

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