2 h. ago How Canada Wins: Housing in former federal office buildings can revitalize Ottawa neighbourhoods

Housing affordability and supply have become an enormous crisis for Parliament and city hall alike, but more vacant federal government office buildings bring with them opportunity, too.  

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5 h. ago Trial of former President Sarkozy sheds light on France’s back

The monthslong trial of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy over the alleged illegal financing of his 2007 presidential campaign is shedding light on France’s back-channel talks with the government of then-Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi. Sarkozy, 70, who was president from 2007 to 2012, has denied wrongdoing. French prosecutors were not convinced and on Thursday requested […]

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6 h. ago Cri du cœur pour une plus grande valorisation de la formation d’éducatrice à l’enfance

Une association d’enseignants s’inquiète de l’avenir de ce diplôme d’études collégiales.

Society

11 h. ago Longtime B.C. MLA and cabinet minister Mike de Jong running as independent

Former B.C. cabinet minister and longtime MLA Mike de Jong announced Thursday that he would run in the new Abbotsford-South Langley riding.

Politics

13 h. ago Aerial views offer a rare glimpse over demolition of a TTC station

A long-term project to rebuild the TTC's Warden Station is now well underway, and demolition crews are making quick work of the transit hub's former bus terminal.The station's bus terminal was closed off to commuters at the start of 2025 following the completion of a temporary hub, paving the way for the teardown activity now converting the almost 57-year-old structure into piles of rubble and debris.It will eventually be replaced by a rebuilt Warden Station bus terminal that will feature two new elevators linking passengers between a pick-up/drop-off area, the station's concourse level and the subway platforms below.Aerial photos of the site captured in mid-March by local photographer Kotsy offer a unique perspective on the teardown of this transit infrastructure.In the set of images shared on Instagram, Kotsy notes the "big changes happening at Warden Station with the demolition of nine bus bays that were accessible only by stairs."Partially-demolished bus bays sit adjacent t...

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13 h. ago Woman files $3.75M lawsuit against Spitfires, OHL, CHL for alleged 1984 sex assault

WINDSOR, ONT. — A woman has filed a lawsuit in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, alleging a 1984 sexual assault by former Windsor Spitfires players at a team party. The plaintiff, identified in court documents as “Jane Doe,” claims she was incapacitated and assaulted at the home of a billet family and is suing […]

Events

14 h. ago Former mayor taking on incumbent Conservative MP in Lethbridge riding

'Name recognition is important, but on the other hand, the Conservatives have basically owned southern Alberta for going on 80 years now,' said Trevor Harrison, a retired U of L political sociologist

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14 h. ago Former deputy chief alleges head of Lethbridge police broke COVID rules in 2021

A former Lethbridge deputy chief alleges that police chief Shahin Mehdizadeh engaged in discreditable conduct and broke public health restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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15 h. ago In new legal filing, AHS claims fired CEO who made corruption allegations broke employment agreement by retaining confidential emails

AHS is claiming its former CEO sent nearly a dozen emails containing confidential details to herself the day before she was fired.

Events

16 h. ago Ontario’s U.S. ‘charm offensive’ has ended amid new auto tariffs, trade representative says

David Paterson, Ontario's representative on Capitol Hill and a former executive at General Motors Canada, told Global News that the province's charm offensive has ended.

Economics

17 h. ago From ’Deadpool’ cameo to outcast: Paul Mullin’s fall at Wrexham underlines club’s growing status

He has been the goal-scoring poster boy of a Wrexham team soaring through England’s soccer leagues following its takeover by Hollywood celebrities. There’s a giant mural of him in the center of the city. He formed such a close bond with Ryan Reynolds, one of the club’s owners, that he even appeared in the last […]

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19 h. ago Vers la fin des critères de sélection ethniques dans les garderies subventionnées

Le gouvernement Legault a déposé un projet de loi contre la discrimination à l’admission des enfants.

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20 h. ago Former Toronto Blue Jays star to finally graduate college 24 years after he started

For most players who end up making it to the Toronto Blue Jays, academics aren't necessarily always the most important thing in their lives.But former star pitcher Ricky Romero, who played for the team from 2009 to 2013, decided that a few extra years at school after his MLB career couldn't hurt.Leaving Cal State Fullerton in 2005 and eventually being drafted by the Blue Jays, the now 40-year-old father of three is in the finishing stages of his sociology degree at his old school."Bummed I won't be there tomorrow with Jays fans watching opening day at the Rogers Centre. My school got in the way!" Romero wrote on X. "But on a positive note, graduation is only a few weeks away!"Originally picked out of high school by the Boston Red Sox in the 37th round, Romero opted to head to college for the first time in hopes of improving his draft stock.Romero was a star in his three seasons of college baseball, eventually getting drafted at sixth overall by Toronto in 2005.On the whole, Romero w...

Sport

20 h. ago Formule 1: Yuki Tsunoda remplace officiellement Liam Lawson chez Red Bull

L'écurie Red Bull envoie Lawson chez Racing Bulls

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22 h. ago Bourse: les marchés retiennent leur souffle avant l'ouverture

Les marchés américains retiennent leur souffle au lendemain du coup de massue asséné par le gouvernement Trump à l’endroit de l’industrie automobile.

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24 h. ago Montreal archdiocese launches real estate arm aimed at maximizing social impact

MONTREAL — As Montreal grapples with growing homelessness, the Catholic archdiocese in the city is forming a new real estate arm that it says will help ensure any redevelopment of church properties addresses “pressing community needs.” The creation of the Roman Catholic Real Estate Corp. of Montreal, announced Thursday, is the first non-profit subsidiary created […]

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24 h. ago How much has to go right for Blue Jays to bounce back to form?

The less said about a 74-88 season the better. The Blue Jays players know it. Their manager John Schneider knows it. And a front office under steady attack is certainly well aware of the stakes that await when the 2025 season gets underway Thursday afternoon at the Rogers Centre. Following the pomp and ceremony that’s […]

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24 h. ago OPENING DAY PREVIEW: What has to go right for Toronto Blue Jays to contend in AL East?

The less said about a 74-88 season the better. The Blue Jays players know it. Their manager John Schneider knows it. And a front office under steady attack is certainly well aware of the stakes that await when the 2025 season gets underway Thursday afternoon at the Rogers Centre. Following the pomp and ceremony that’s […]

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30 h. ago L’opposition n’est pas dupe et a raison de réclamer la récusation du juge Gallant

Comment le gouvernement a-t-il pu procéder à cette nomination sans évaluer l’apparence de conflit d’intérêts ?

Politics

32 h. ago Québec achète des avions médicaux d’urgence pour répondre aux besoins grandissants

Le Service aérien gouvernemental dispose pour le moment de seulement quatre avions d’urgence.

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