3 h. ago Lethbridge brothers fund university scholarships for Indigenous students

Two brothers, both University of Lethbridge alumni, are stepping up to ensure Indigenous students are well equipped to take on the post-secondary world.

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5 h. ago Identical twin rappers from Toronto accused of trafficking women in Waterloo Region

Identical twin rappers from Toronto are accused of trafficking women and other offences in Waterloo Region following a year-long investigation. On Thursday, Waterloo Regional Police said detectives continue to investigate reports of human trafficking that occurred in April 2024. Police said hip-hop duo Rommel Hinds-Grannum, known as “Nova,” and Robert Hinds-Grannum, known as “Chase,” both […]

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6 h. ago The Beaches: From International Success to Topping Pop & Rock Charts – ‘Everything Has Led Us to This Moment’

In a @Night interview, Jordan and Eliza of The Beaches discuss their journey, 'Takes One to Know One' success, and upcoming performances at Coachella, Governors Ball, and Osheaga

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6 h. ago Toronto takes steps to finally protect the city's oldest bar for good

One of the oldest pieces of Toronto history that we've still got left has, at long last, been given the designations it requires to remain a landmark of the city for a long time to come.The Wheatsheaf Tavern, opened all the way back in 1849, has always generally been considered the oldest bar in the city, although it was technically opened after The Black Bull, which debuted under a different original name — thus, some say, disqualifying it from the title — over a decade earlier (The Bull closed last year, anyhow).Aside from a brief scare when it shuttered in 2019, which turned out to be only temporarily and for the purpose of completing a stunning facelift, the Wheatsheaf has been pouring brews at King and Bathurst for nearly two centuries.Which is why the Toronto Preservation Board pushed through a motion to designate the property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act — a recommendation that just passed this week.A threads post about ...

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7 h. ago Toronto man 'blindsided' after company quietly hands franchise over to new owner

The owner of one Toronto restaurant location was shocked to find himself locked out of his business after his parent company quietly handed it over to someone new, he claims.For the past 13 years, Allen, a Toronto resident and owner of three different sushi restaurants in the city, has proudly owned and operated the Sushi Shop location in Union Station, but, he tells blogTO, it all came crashing down earlier this week."[On the morning of March 18,] I arrived at my store as I had done every day for 13 years, but this time  I wasn’t allowed in," Allen claims. "The locks had been changed. My business, my livelihood, my existence had been taken from me overnight."Allen tells blogTO that he was ultimately "blindsided" to show up for work and find that MTY, the parent company of Sushi Shop and a number of other quick-service food companies in Canada, had, apparently without his knowledge, sold the franchise to a new owner, who would be taking over the restaurant immed...

Economics

7 h. ago Hells Angels hitman loses day parole after halfway house roommates too scared of him

Dean Daniel Kelsie's handlers couldn't find another halfway house that would take him

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7 h. ago TVA says federal parties have to pay total of $300K for head

MONTREAL — If the four main federal political parties want to take part in the TVA network’s head-to-head French-language debate in the upcoming election campaign, they will have to shell out $75,000 each. The Quebecor-owned television network says it needs cash to offset the costs of producing the Face-a-Face debate, which is divided into segments […]

Culture

7 h. ago Prime Minister Mark Carney hosts meeting with Canada’s premiers today

Meeting takes place days before Carney is expected to launch a federal election that would send Canadians to the polls as soon as April 28

Politics

7 h. ago What to do with Hudson's Bay gift cards and rewards during liquidation

The Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) will begin liquidation sales on Monday for most of its locations in Canada — so what does this mean for any outstanding gift cards or rewards?On Friday, Canada's oldest company received approval from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to run liquidation sales from March 24 to June 15.However, HBC has sought permission to keep six stores open while starting the liquidation of its remaining locations and e-commerce business.The Bay has not shared exactly how big the discounts will be, but if you're gearing up to take advantage of them, it may be helpful to know if any unused gift cards or your rewards will still be redeemable.The Bay gift cardsAccording to the latest court filings, the retailer will accept payments by debit, credit, cash and gift card during the liquidation process.However, Canadians who want to use their gift cards have a deadline of April 6 to use them before they are no longer accepted as a form of payment.Previous court...

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8 h. ago Is Edmonton Oilers supporting cast ready to take on a starring role?

It might be time for a little good news after a 4-3 overtime loss to Winnipeg and with Edmonton’s two best players on the limp. Jeff Skinner scored two goals against the Winnipeg Jets last game. Viktor Arvidsson has two goals in his last three games. Zach Hyman has three goals in two games and […]

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8 h. ago 'We're ready': What Canada has to do to defend title at World Women’s Curling Championship

Rachel Homan and her rink intend on turning negatives into positives when they take to the playoff ice of the 2025 LGT World Women’s Curling Championship. Why fret anyways when they know they’ve got it in them to make the weekend ahead their own in a bid to defend their title won last winter? Even […]

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9 h. ago Kobe Bryant once got stopped by Canadian border security when facing Toronto Raptors

A seemingly evergreen conversation around the Toronto Raptors opened up again this week.Former Raptors forward Thad Young spoke up on the Out The Mud podcast about how he found it "tough" to live in Toronto, citing reasons such as having to frequently go through airport customs as one of the challenges of playing for the Raptors.And then speaking today on FanDuelTV's Run It Back show, former Raptors player Lou Williams shared his own experiences of travelling with the team, including a story about the late Kobe Bryant having an issue with one of the security rules at Toronto's Pearson Airport."Kobe did have a moment. He did not want to take his shoes off at customs, that is true," Williams said.Williams' co-host Chandler Parsons also shared that a teammate of his once was unable to travel into Canada due to his legal troubles, though he didn't expand further on specifics.Kobe Bryant didn't want to take off his shoes going through customs ...

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9 h. ago Juno Awards 2025: MusiCounts brings sweet sounds to Vancouver's John Norquay Elementary School

MusiCounts is the national music education charity run by CARAS, the non-profit behind the Juno Awards.

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9 h. ago Tesla vandals will face ‘full force of the law,’ says attorney general

The U.S. attorney general is bringing charges against suspects accused of throwing Molotov cocktails at Tesla charging stations and firing multiple rounds of bullets into vehicles.

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10 h. ago Woman drowned her dog in airport bathroom after being denied boarding, police say

ORLANDO, Fla. — A woman drowned her dog in a Florida airport bathroom and then boarded her international flight after she was prevented from bringing the white miniature schnauzer with her because of a paperwork issue, authorities said. Alison Agatha Lawrence was arrested in Lake County on Wednesday on a charge of aggravated animal abuse, a […]

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10 h. ago Menendez brothers’ family accuses DA of ‘personal bias’ in bid for release

The family of Erik and Lyle Menendez are rejecting claims by D.A. Nathan Hochman that the brothers hadn't taken responsibility for the killing of their parents.

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14 h. ago Laughter Takes Center Stage: Yuk Yuk’s Uptown Waterloo Brings World

WATERLOO, Ontario — Opening April 4th, 2025 – Get ready to laugh until it hurts! Yuk Yuk’s, Canada’s premier stand-up comedy club, is making waves in Uptown Waterloo with an exciting lineup of top-tier comedians, unforgettable performances, and an electric atmosphere that comedy lovers won’t want to miss. Located in the heart of Uptown Waterloo […]

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14 h. ago Huge Ontario bug covered in slimy eggs could give you a painful bite this spring

Ontario is home to all manners of fearsome critters, including one that ranks as the largest insect in all of Canada, packing a painful punch that will make you think twice about wading into the water this spring.Living up to its name pretty much as accurately as a species can, the giant water bug (Lethocerus americanus) is an aquatic insect that measures in as Canada's largest insect in terms of both weight and size.The giant water bug makes its home in ponds, lakes and wetlands in a range that extends from coast to coast. Their native range spans throughout Ontario, including a dense population in the southern reaches of the province and regular sightings stretching far into the north.Brett Hondow/ShutterstockAside from their fearsome size, the giant water bug can ruin your day in a gruesome way.The carnivorous species have evolved a potent attack designed to immobilize prey like amphibians and crustaceans, but it can easily bring even an adult human to their knees shoul...

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14 h. ago Trump promised an American boom, but now says it may take months

Trump said in a February that it will take “six months to a year” for the economy to become his

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15 h. ago Israel vows to take more land in Gaza to pressure Hamas into releasing hostages

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s defense minister said Friday he has ordered ground forces to advance deeper into the Gaza Strip, and vowed to hold more land until Hamas releases the remaining hostages it holds. “The more Hamas continues its refusal to release the kidnapped, the more territory it will lose to Israel,” Defense Minister Israel […]

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