66 m. ago Is Norfolk Southern ‘making it right’ after Ohio derailment? New lawsuit adds to doubts

Norfolk Southern began making promises to East Palestine, Ohio, soon after its train derailed and caught fire in February 2023, saying it would “make it right” after five tank cars of vinyl chloride were intentionally burned, sending up a huge black plume of smoke that spread more toxic chemicals over homes, schools and farms. A […]

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1 hour ago Man charged with arson in fire that disrupted Western University exams

London police have charged a man with arson following a fire that disrupted exams at Western University. Emergency crews were called to campus around 2:30 p.m. on April 24 to reports of a fire at the Social Sciences Centre, where firefighters doused a blaze, police said. Nobody was injured. Investigators ruled the fire suspicious and […]

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2 h. ago Nathan MacKinnon in the mix for second straight Lindsay Award along with Makar, Kucherov

Colorado Avalanche centre Nathan MacKinnon is in the mix for a second straight Ted Lindsay award. The NHL Players’ Association on Wednesday announced the finalists for the award given annually to the “outstanding player in the NHL” as voted by his peers. Avalanche defenceman Cale Makar and Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov are the […]

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2 h. ago Jason Schreyer dies; Winnipeg councillor served with ‘passion and conviction’

Jason Schreyer had represented the Elmwood-East Kildonan ward since 2014. He was re-elected in 2018 and 2022.

Events

2 h. ago Indigenous Partnerships and Economic Growth Take Centre Stage at the First Nations Major Projects Coalition’s 8th Annual Conference in Toronto this Week

Key sessions explored strategies to advance Indigenous equity, attract investment and drive sustainable economic growth, with over 1,800 attendees across First Nations, business, industry and government helping to shape Canada’s economic future TORONTO, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Over the course of two days in the heart of Canada’s financial sector in downtown Toronto, […]

Culture

2 h. ago Doug Ford's controversial Highway 401 tunnel project just took a big step forward

As fanciful as Premier Doug Ford's notion to combat the GTA's legendary and worsening traffic by tunnelling under Highway 401 may be, the seemingly impossible infrastructure project just took another step toward becoming a reality this week.On Monday, the Province of Ontario issued an official Request for Proposal for a Feasibility and Congestion Relief Study on the mammoth undertaking, inviting interested parties to submit their bids to provide a comprehensive report on the scope (and practicality) of the work.While experts have estimated the cost of such a tunnel to be in the ballpark of a staggering $55 billion — requiring potentially 20 years, and countless traffic disruptions along the east-west freeway, to complete — Ford's team seems intent on pushing ahead and making the province home to what they call "one of the largest, most ambitious infrastructure projects in the world."Th...

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2 h. ago Toronto man captured on video attacking delivery driver with shopping cart

A shocking video making the rounds on social media shows a pedestrian attacking a delivery driver using a shopping cart in what appears to be a completely unprompted assault.Video captured just before 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 shows a pedestrian launch a shopping cart into a bike lane along Danforth Avenue near Monarch Park, striking and injuring a food delivery driver on an e-bike.The food courier was reportedly hospitalized due to the attack.The clip, which is circulating in the Danforth East York Woodbine Community Facebook group, has generated much discussion. Among those shocked by the incident is personal injury lawyer and cyclist rights advocate David Shellnutt, who issued a statement on the seemingly random assault.Trigger Warning: Person on an E-Bike Assaulted yesterday morning on the Danforth near Monarch.We are asking the community to help identify this individual & report to TPS. Please be vigilant out there, stay safe & look out for each other....

Transport

2 h. ago Keith Gerein: Carney's success may depend on showing how much of an Albertan he really is

A column I wrote a few weeks ago, near the start of the campaign, asked the question of whether Prime Minister Mark Carney’s hometown — at least the one where he spent most of his childhood — might show up for him in the Canadian federal election. It was always going to be a tall order. Despite […]

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2 h. ago Hockey Canada trial: Jury sees video of woman calling sex 'all consensual'

She was dressed just in a towel and smiling at the camera on Canadian hockey star Michael McLeod’s cellphone. It was 4:26 a.m. inside a room at the Delta Armouries hotel in downtown London in June 2018. “It was all consensual. Are you recording me?” she asked in the video, played Wednesday for jurors at […]

Sport

2 h. ago Brookfield Weighs US Manufacturing Investment Following Tariffs

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP is looking to invest in US manufacturing operations as companies plan to build new plants following President Donald Trump’s tariff plans.

Economics

2 h. ago Weak GDP report tied to tariffs has Trump trying to blame Biden on the state of the economy

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump got worrisome news on Wednesday about how the U.S. economy is battening down for potential fallout from his tariffs — and he was quick to try to pin the blame on his Democratic predecessor, Joe Biden. The government reported that the U.S. economy shrank at an annual rate of […]

Politics

2 h. ago ‘Real drama now begins’ as economists predict zero growth ahead off a waning first quarter

Future interest rate decisions by the Bank of Canada will be no easy matter

Culture

3 h. ago Hyyve Canada and Ownright Join Forces to Simplify Real Estate Legal Closings

TORONTO, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hyyve, the innovative Canadian real estate marketplace where agents bid for the opportunity to sell a home, has announced a strategic partnership with Ownright (formerly Doormat), a leading digital legal platform for homebuyers and sellers. This collaboration streamlines the final steps of the home-selling process – ensuring a […]

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3 h. ago London Eats: Five independent burger joints with lots of flavour

From pubs to a garage-themed eatery, there are many independent burger joints in London where you can get a juicy patty, a side of crispy fries and special sauces injected with flavour. LFP’s Beatriz Baleeiro has a rundown of five places where diners are eating it up: PUB MILOS Go for the beer, but stay […]

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4 h. ago Man accused of killing woman, then confessing under someone else’s name

Police carrying out a welfare check in Hanover, Indiana, this month discovered the body of a 35-year-old woman who had been stabbed inside her home. The case seemed straightforward: A man from Kentucky had apparently sent messages to the victim’s family admitting to the killing and was soon arrested. Prosecutors now allege that while the […]

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4 h. ago DC Secretary Announces Annual Determinations Committees Outcome

NEW YORK — DC Administration Services, Inc. has today announced the composition of five regional Determinations Committees (DCs), effective from April 28, 2025. Global Dealer Voting Members (for all Regions): Non-Dealer Voting Members (for all Regions): Bank of America, N.A. Citadel Americas LLC Barclays Bank plc Elliott Investment Management L.P. BNP Paribas Pacific Investment Management […]

Politics

4 h. ago Teen house party in Ontario results in $50K in jewelry stolen

Niagara regional police are investigating after approximately $50,000 in jewelry was stolen from a St. Catharines home earlier this year.

Economics

4 h. ago US inflation cools and Americans step up spending as they brace for tariff impact

WASHINGTON (AP) — A closely watched inflation gauge cooled last month in a sign that prices were steadily easing before most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs were implemented. At the same time, consumers accelerated their spending, particularly on cars, likely in an effort to get ahead of the duties. Wednesday’s report from the Commerce Department […]

Economics

5 h. ago Condo Smarts: Can a tenant make the application and request for unit alteration?

There are two considerations for the strata council when approving alterations

Culture

5 h. ago U.S. economy shrinks 0.3% in first quarter as Trump trade wars disrupt businesses

The U.S. economy shrank at a 0.3% annual pace from January through March, the first drop in three years, as President Donald Trump’s trade wars disrupted business. First-quarter growth was slowed by a surge in imports as companies in the United States tried to bring in foreign goods before Trump imposed massive tariffs. The January-March […]

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