63 m. ago Conservative candidate target of election ‘repression operation,’ task force says

A campaign to discredit Don Valley North candidate is taking place on Chinese-language social media platforms.

Politics

77 m. ago Toronto Kids Fashion Week Launches in Winnipeg for the First Time – Model Casting Happening April 27 at Hotel Fort Garry

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Toronto Kids Fashion Week (TKFW), North America’s premier children’s fashion showcase, is thrilled to announce its official launch in Winnipeg this season. Known for celebrating creativity, diversity, and self-expression, TKFW is expanding its reach to bring this inspiring platform to families and aspiring young models across Manitoba. […]

Society

82 m. ago The Last of Us: Why everyone is talking about Season 2, Episode 2

Spoiler alert: HBO's The Last of Us is only two episodes into its highly anticipated second season and already the devastating death by golf club of a popular character has got fans talking.

Other

90 m. ago Japanese Insurer MS&AD Plans to Invest as Much as $5 Billion to Double US Profits

MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings Inc. plans to invest as much as about ¥700 billion ($5 billion) to expand in the North American market, to meet its goal of doubling operating profits in the region, according to its chief executive officer.

Economics

92 m. ago B.C. Catholics react to death of Pope Francis: 'A beacon of hope'

The archdiocese of Vancouver was among those mourning the loss of the church's first Latin American pontiff, who died on Easter Monday

Events

1 hour ago Hedge Fund Picton Says Avoid Leveraged Firms With Trade Policy in Chaos

US economic data is likely to worsen, causing hedge fund Picton Mahoney Asset Management to take a more defensive view and cut exposure to companies with too much debt risk, trading strategist Geoff Phipps said.

Economics

2 h. ago US Stocks Slump as Trump’s Threat to Fire Powell Adds Pressure

US stocks tumbled as President Donald Trump continued to verbally attack Jerome Powell over monetary policy, raising concern about the central bank’s independence. The dollar fell with long-dated Treasuries.

Events

3 h. ago [À VOIR] Une vedette du baseball majeur à l’hôpital après une violente collision

Luis Arraez, un joueur étoile des Padres de San Diego, est resté longtemps immobile au sol.

Events

3 h. ago WARMINGTON: Toronto cop shoots teen after believing he was shot in traffic stop on Easter Sunday

The TPA president said the city is fortunate a police funeral didn't end up being the result

Events

3 h. ago Hapbee Technologies Launching Highly Anticipated ‘Boosted Signals’ Feature with Upcoming New App Release

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hapbee Technologies, Inc. (TSXV: HAPB | OTCQB: HAPBF | FSE: HA1), a digital wellness technology company, today announced the upcoming rollout of a significant new feature—Boosted Signals—as part of the company’s redesigned mobile app experience, scheduled to begin gradual release to consumers on April 28, 2025. […]

Other

3 h. ago ANALYSIS: Jets hope to prove this year’s playoffs are different

It's only one game, but the Winnipeg Jets provided compelling evidence Saturday night they are a different team than the one that had lost 12 of their previous 14 playoff games.  

Transport

3 h. ago Conservative voters in this B.C. riding mull a tough choice: Best candidate or best leader?

In the Conservative safe seat of Abbotsford-South Langley, a popular political veteran running as an Independent could weaken support for Pierre Poilievre's party

Politics

3 h. ago Federal election fact check: Conservatives say housing starts fell under Liberals

The fine print in a Tory graphic shows the figures only cover housing starts from January to March 2025, which industry observers note is a result of economic uncertainty caused by a global trade war started by the U.S.

Politics

4 h. ago Pierre Poilievre wants to sell Ontario on his housing plan but will it help you?

Canadians will head to the polls to elect their Prime Minister on April 28, and undecided voters in Ontario have just a few days to make their choice before the 2025 federal election.Housing is one of the most significant issues facing Ontario and B.C. residents amid the rising cost of living in the provinces, and the candidate with the best housing policy might just win over a fair share of undecided voters who are looking to purchase a home.Federal Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre's campaign has largely focused on taxation when it comes to easing the cost-of-living burden, but blogTO's parent company, ZoomerMedia, recently had the chance to ask the candidate himself how his party would make homes cheaper for Ontario and B.C. residents, if elected."I really relate with young people, because I see them every day telling me that they work non-stop and it barely covers the rent they'd have to save for 29 or 30 years to get a down payment on the average ...

Economics

4 h. ago Taseko Provides Construction Update on Florence Copper Project

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Taseko Mines Limited (TSX: TKO; NYSE American: TGB; LSE: TKO) (“Taseko” or the “Company”) is pleased to update the progress at its 100%-owned Florence Copper project in Florence, Arizona. Construction continues to advance on schedule and first copper production is still targeted before the end of […]

Other

4 h. ago North American Construction Group Ltd. First Quarter Results Conference Call and Webcast Notification

ACHESON, Alberta, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — North American Construction Group Ltd. (“NACG” or “the Company”) (TSX:NOA.TO/NYSE:NOA) announced today that it will release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 after markets close. Following the release of its financial results, NACG will hold a conference […]

Culture

5 h. ago American Tungsten Corp. to Participate at Top Shelf Partners Commodities Global Expo 2025

Vancouver, BC, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — American Tungsten Corp. (CSE:TUNG) (OTCQB:DEMRF) (FSE:RK9) (“American Tungsten” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce its attendance and participation at Top Shelf Partners Commodities Global Expo 2025. The event will take place on May 11th – 13th, 2025, at the Four Seasons in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S., […]

Culture

5 h. ago Canadians remember Pope Francis for historic apology for residential schools

Pope Francis will be remembered by Canadian Catholics as a progressive leader whose approach to the papacy helped usher in a new era of Indigenous relations and make the church more responsive to its rank and file. The Vatican says the pontiff died Monday at age 88. Francis was the global leader of Canada’s most […]

Society

5 h. ago Civil lawsuit woes mount for driver in fiery Old East crash, explosion

The driver involved in a fiery Old East Village crash and explosion has been slapped with thousands of dollars in costs by the court for refusing to be interviewed first as the lawsuits related to the August 2019 incident unfold.

Events

6 h. ago Police shooting in Toronto leaves 1 person seriously injured

Toronto police say there was an 'interaction' between one of their officers, who discharged their gun, and another person during a traffic stop on Sunday night.

Events