27 m. ago This pilot is honoured every year in a U.K. town. Will Canada recognize his bravery?

There is a street named after him in a British town. A plaque at the local hospital tells the story of how the 29-year-old pilot saved many lives while sacrificing his own during the Second World War. There are even talks of building a statue of Darlington’s “Gallant Airman” to honour his life and death. […]

Transport

65 m. ago Letters May 8, 2025: ‘Stepping down to make space for Poilievre, even without a pension, is impressive.’

KUREK A TRUE CANADIAN  Jagmeet Singh feebly and egregiously clung to power and kept the Liberals in power for two years for the sole purpose of qualifying for his pension. Had he not performed in this pernicious way, we would have had a Conservative government. Instead, we are saddled with another Liberal debacle. A true […]

Culture

4 h. ago Today's letters: 'Longest ballot committee' at it again in Alberta

Thursday, May 8: Elections Canada should consider a fee for potential candidates, much like during a leadership race, a reader suggests. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Other

8 h. ago Shuttered Toronto landmark gets new lease on life as grocery business moves in

The fate of a well-loved Toronto landmark has taken another turn after the iconic Beaux Arts-style building was closed for three years.The former Postal Station C building at 1117 Queen Street was built in 1902, designed by famed architects David Ewart and Samuel G Curry, and served the neighbourhood's mail delivery needs for more than a century until it was officially closed in 2020.In the years that followed, it seemed that the fate of Postal Station C was nothing short of tragic, from being sold to sitting vacant, and riling up locals even more with the possibility of a futuristic new condo tower sprouting from the stately old building.Take a walk by Postal Station C today, and you'll see the building plastered in signs indicating that something new is moving, teasing work opportunities, and a new chapter for the building.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared b...

Economics

8 h. ago Darin Hagen among winners as Edmonton music, film, books and visual arts awarded $100,000

The $100,000 annual Edmonton Arts Prizes have been awarded, showcasing an impressive range of local talent and vision! Longtime playwright, queer advocate and drag legend Darin Hagen has taken the City of Edmonton Film Prize for his documentary Pride vs. Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story, it was announced at a ceremony at Roxy Theatre Wednesday […]

Culture

9 h. ago Farmer who reported theft of 45,000 chicks charged with fraud, mischief: OPP

More than two years after a reported theft of 45,000 chicks from a Huron County farm, OPP have laid charges – against the farmer who reported the theft. Huron OPP said Wednesday a 41-year-old South Huron man is charged with fraud over $5,000 and public mischief in a case one farmer described as “mind-boggling” when […]

Other

10 h. ago Vancouver council reinstates funding for school meal programs

Mayor Ken Sim recounts his mom was arrested for stealing food to feed family

Society

10 h. ago Viral video shows dog owners fined for leaving pup in the sun in Costco parking lot

An officer arrived on the scene at 4:35 p.m. and found the dog tethered in direct sunlight and unable to access shade due to the short length of the tether.

Economics

11 h. ago Over 800 special ballots 'mistakenly' kept in B.C. riding, Elections Canada says

Elections Canada says an initial analysis shows that outcomes were not affected by the mislaid ballots

Politics

11 h. ago New Calgary police chief sworn in as two deputy chiefs depart

'I know this change is sudden and ... I want to assure everyone in this city the CPS is dedicated to ensuring a seamless transition of leadership,' said new the chief, Katie McLellan

Events

12 h. ago Ontario to ask for appeal of court order pausing Toronto bike lane removals

Ontario is seeking to appeal a temporary court order stopping it from ripping up three major Toronto bike lanes while a judge weighs whether the plan is unconstitutional. The government served notice of its intent to appeal last month’s injunction to lawyers for a cycling advocacy group challenging its plan to remove lanes on Bloor […]

Other

13 h. ago Toronto District School Board says it got ransom demand over stolen student data

Canada’s largest school board says it has received a ransom demand over student data that was stolen last December, even though the company behind the affected software paid a ransom in hopes of securing that information. The Toronto District School Board said in a letter to parents and caregivers Wednesday that it recently learned the […]

Society

13 h. ago Evacuations follow loss as wildfire burns in Sturgeon County

The Town of Redwater, the Redwater Health Centre, Diamond Spring Lodge and local schools proactively took measures to evacuate patients, residents and students from their buildings.

Events

13 h. ago The Keg Royalties Income Fund Announces First Quarter 2025 Results

Not for distribution to U.S. News wire services or dissemination in the U.S. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Keg Royalties Income Fund (the “Fund”) (TSX: KEG.UN) is pleased to announce its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025 (the “quarter”). HIGHLIGHTS Royalty Pool Sales(1) up 6.9% to […]

Culture

14 h. ago LILLEY UNLEASHED: Poilievre’s Joe Rogan snub irks Conservatives

WATCH: Sun political columnist Brian Lilley on why Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre refused to go on the Joe Rogan Experience Podcast – it may have cost him the election. What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us a Letter to the Editor for possible publication to torsun.editor@sunmedia.ca.  […]

Other

14 h. ago Retiree dad from Amherstburg ‘trying to take in’ $105,000 lottery win

Retiree and father of two Pasquale Mazzei of Amherstburg, Ont., was “frozen with shock” after winning a Lotto 6/49 second prize worth $105,904.20 in the March 19 draw. Mazzei has been playing the lottery since he was old enough to do so and this was his first big win. “In the morning, after finishing my […]

Economics

14 h. ago Significant tornado in city limits would be 'catastrophic' for Calgary, says meteorologist

While she said the likelihood of a significant tornado event hitting Calgary is slim, a meteorologist warned the city needs to be prepared for the possibility

Society

14 h. ago 'Disheartening': Evergreen theatre to close after 34 years in business

The news comes after the company was unable to get their loan contract renewed with the Social Enterprise Fund

Culture

15 h. ago 'No idea it was going to blow up like this': Woman crochets Edmonton Oilers themed emotional support chickens for stressed out fans

"There's these highs and lows, and it's so deep, that if any fans in the NHL need an emotional support chicken, it's the fans here in Edmonton"

Sport

15 h. ago Toronto school board says it got a ransom demand over stolen student data

The Toronto District School Board says in a letter to parents and caregivers that it recently learned the data was not destroyed and a "threat actor" has demanded ransom.

Society