19 h. ago Carney unveils new ‘Canada Strong Pass.’ What free perks are available?

Liberal Leader Mark Carney introduced the 'Canada Strong Pass' on Saturday, offering free access to national galleries, museums and VIA Rail for kids.

Transport

20 h. ago Court approves sale of Bootlegger to subsidiary of parent company

An Ontario court has given Comark Holdings Inc. permission to sell its Bootlegger business to a subsidiary of its parent company. The sale approved by Ontario Superior Court judge Peter Cavanagh will allow the apparel retailer’s numbered parent company to operate Bootlegger stores through its affiliate Warehouse One Clothing Ltd. Bootlegger was founded in 1971 […]

Economics

21 h. ago Judge relaxes ban on DOGE access to sensitive U.S. Treasury information

NEW YORK — A New York judge has relaxed a ban she’d put on Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency preventing it from accessing sensitive Treasury Department information related to millions of Americans. Judge Jeannette A. Vargas said in a written opinion late Friday that one DOGE worker, Ryan Wunderly, can access sensitive payment and […]

Other

24 h. ago Bar owner speaks out on death of patron who allegedly had 17 beers

WOODSTOCK – A Woodstock bar owner says she won’t fight a proposal by Ontario’s alcohol regulator to ban the sale of booze at the bar for two months after the agency investigated the death of a patron who allegedly was served 17 beers. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario said Thursday it had issued […]

Events

33 h. ago Huge festival bringing over 100 music and comedy stars to Toronto next month

Toronto music and comedy fans are in for a treat this spring because a massive festival is coming to town with some huge stars.The 42nd edition of Departure Festival is bringing more than 100 artists from across the city, Canada and the world together from May 6 to 11.Whether you're looking to dance all night to great music or laugh it up with some of the biggest stand-ups in the world, there's a show for you to discover at the 40+ venues across Toronto. And tickets and passes are on sale now."We're showcasing over 100 emerging and established artists across music and comedy, giving Toronto fans plenty to discover," said Pat Murphy, Festival Director."Whether it's the next chart-topping musician or a comedian destined for the big stage, it's a great time to support Canadian talent and catch future stars on their way up." The Departure Festival Music Pass grants you access to over 100 showcase artists, including Toronto's own Jade Hilton, Priyana, Rochester, Charlie Houston, Sea...

Culture

34 h. ago Toronto Rock’s slim playoffs hopes go down in flames with loss to Vancouver Warriors

The Vancouver Warriors are heading to the National Lacrosse League playoffs on a mission. The Warriors (10-7) qualified for just its second post-season appearance since relocating from Washington State to British Columbia 11 seasons ago with a 12-10 win over the Toronto Rock at Paramount Fine Foods Centre on Friday. And judging how well they […]

Other

41 h. ago Immigration judge rules Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil can be deported

JENA, La. — A Louisiana immigration judge ruled Friday that the U.S. can deport Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil based on the federal government’s argument that he poses a national security risk. Immigration Judge Jamee Comans made the determination at the end of a nearly two-hour hearing. Khalil can appeal the ruling. Khalil, who […]

Society

41 h. ago Mahmoud Khalil: Judge allows U.S. to continue deportation process of Columbia student

Mahmoud Khalil has rejected allegations of antisemitism, accusing the Trump administration last month of “targeting me as part of a broader strategy to suppress dissent.”

Other

42 h. ago Lawsuit alleging Alabama officials illegally harvested inmates’ organs can proceed, judge rules

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A lawsuit that accuses Alabama prisons of illegally harvesting the organs of people who died while incarcerated will be allowed to proceed, a state judge ruled on Tuesday. The consolidated lawsuits filed by eight families alleges that the Alabama Department of Corrections illegally allowed the University of Alabama at Birmingham to study […]

Other

42 h. ago ’Extremely troubling’ that U.S. can’t provide details on mistakenly deported man, judge says

GREENBELT, Md. — A federal judge on Friday lambasted a government lawyer who couldn’t explain what, if anything, the Trump administration has done to arrange for the return of a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported last month to a notorious prison in El Salvador. The U.S. government attorney also struggled to provide any information […]

Other

44 h. ago Canadian woman goes viral over tense exchange with U.S. border agents

A Canadian woman travelling in the U.S. shared an unusual comment she received from an agent at a U.S.-Canada border crossing, drawing mixed comments from netizens.Erin Rafferty, 35, who goes by the username @ecomera on TikTok, is a business owner and content creator from the Moncton area in New Brunswick. Since 2019, Rafferty and her husband have been spending extensive time in the U.S. and visiting different states in a trailer.The couple wanted to make the most of the opportunity to travel while their children were still too young to attend school. So, in 2024, they invested in a new trailer, a truck, and a lifetime campground membership with access to all U.S. parks. Considering current tensions between Canada and the U.S., Rafferty said they did have second thoughts."I was genuinely nervous about coming down. My family asked us to cancel, and we seriously considered it," she said in an email statement. "But in the end, we had made a big investment into this lifes...

Other

48 h. ago A Skoki adventure: Winter glamping is doable with a little prep

Time to knock something off the bucket list. Louise and I have always dreamed of going to a backcountry lodge. Skoki Lodge nestled in the beautiful alpine region of Banff National Park had been on our radar and we wanted to access it in the winter. The historic lodge and cabins provided rustic luxury, incredible […]

Other

63 h. ago Pressed for evidence against Khalil, government cites power to deport people for beliefs

NEW YORK — Facing a deadline from an immigration judge to turn over evidence for its attempted deportation of Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil, the federal government has instead submitted a brief memo, signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, citing the Trump administration’s authority to expel noncitizens whose presence in the country damages U.S. […]

Politics

63 h. ago Calgary planning commission endorses road allowance closure to choke off public access to kayak rental business

Last summer, a business calling itself the Bearspaw Marina established a floating dock on the reservoir, renting kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddle boards to the public

Society

66 h. ago Indigenous man who fractured victim’s skull gets house arrest instead of jail after appeal

Appeal court rules that the judge who sentenced the man to jail failed to give due consideration to the role of his Indigenous background

Events

67 h. ago Man fell, died after allegedly having 17 beers at bar: Provincial agency

Ontario's alcohol regulator says it intends to ban a Woodstock bar from selling liquor for two months following the agency's investigation into the death of a patron whom investigators allege was served 17 beers.

Events

3 d. ago B.C. judge allows a secret recording that wife made of marriage counselling

A couple were in the middle of a complex family law trial when the husband applied to have the court hear a two-hour counselling taping made in 2020.

Economics

3 d. ago A machine using ultrasound and AI can gauge the fattiness of a tuna fish

KAWASAKI, Japan (AP) — Seafood lovers know the fatty marbling is what makes tuna sashimi and sushi so tasty, so for the industry, it’s the fish’s level of fattiness that’s used to judge its quality and pricing. Usually, several people assess how fatty a tuna is by cutting the tail with a giant saw-like knife, […]

Other

3 d. ago Les républicains tentent de limiter le pouvoir des juges de district

Des tribunaux tentaient de déterminer si des actions du DOGE d’Elon Musk étaient illégales.

Society

3 d. ago Still no resolution for new Camrose high school stuck in limbo

Although Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic High School is basically complete, there's no solid access and no power to the school — and who will get it finished remains unclear.

Society