1 hour ago Toxic invasive plant blooming across Ontario could harm you and your pets

With the spring season now in full swing in Ontario, a striking blue plant is appearing in gardens, lawns, and even wooded areas, and while it may look beautiful, the early spring flower is an invasive species that can be toxic to pets and humans if consumed.Originally native to Russia, Siberian Squill (or Scilla) was first introduced to North America as an ornamental plant. Its vibrant blue-violet flowers and ability to thrive in various conditions made it a favourite among gardeners; however, its ability to spread rapidly negatively impacts other local native plant species.The plant's flowers first appear slightly bell-shaped, and these nodding flowers open to be about one inch wide. Flowers can be identified by their six blue petals with a darker stripe down the middle of each petal, and basal leaves that are grass-like and hairless. Following bloom, green and bumpy seed pods form, turning brown once mature.Photo: Dajra/Shutterstock.comThe cold-hardy plant is one of the ...

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2 h. ago Blue Jays offence musters just two hits against Astros as losing skid hits four

It is not the easiest time to be a Blue Jays starting pitcher — even when you’re pitching well. In fact, it hasn’t been comfortable for quite some time now. When runs are at such a premium for the faltering team’s offence, the pressure ramps up exponentially. Deep in the heart of Texas on Tuesday […]

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2 h. ago LEAFS 3, SENATORS 2: Max Domi the OT hero as Maple Leafs beat Senators in Game 2

Take a breath, Leafs Nation. The Maple Leafs are heading to the nation’s capital with a two-game grip in the Battle of Ontario. After failing to hold a 2-0 lead on Tuesday night, the Leafs emerged with a 3-2 win in overtime when Max Domi scored at 3:09 at Scotiabank Arena. The Leafs lead the […]

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3 h. ago Metallica frontman James Hetfield among stars at Toronto Maple Leafs playoff game

The Toronto Maple Leafs got a bit of hardcore help rooting them on Tuesday night.Taking on the Ottawa Senators in their second home game of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, a trio of celebrities found themselves in the crowd for the Battle of Ontario matchup.Metallica lead vocalist and guitarist James Hetfield was pictured in a box on the evening, and got a loud cheer from the crowd when shown on the Scotiabank Arena jumbotron midway through the second period.Enter Passion 🔵 @Metallica pic.twitter.com/1lFJxBhPEU— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) April 23, 2025Hetfield and his band are performing at the Rogers Centre this week on April 24th and 26th as part of their M72 World Tour.It's an eighty-leg world tour, with forty cities being visited for two dates each. They began the tour in 2023 and are concluding this fall, having already visited Montreal and Edmonton as their two previous Canadian tour stops.But he wasn't the only big name out cheering the team on.When in Toront...

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4 h. ago Ontario to boost rural, northern primary, emergency care in agreement with OMA

Ontario is introducing a new program to stabilize physician staffing in rural emergency departments and putting more money toward helping people in underserved communities get access to primary care. The new commitments come out of negotiations between the government and the Ontario Medical Association for a new physician services agreement. Those talks are ongoing for […]

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5 h. ago Ontario ordered to pause Toronto bike lane removal until charter case decided

Premier Doug Ford’s government has been ordered to keep its hands off three major Toronto bike lanes until a judge can decide whether a plan to remove them is unconstitutional. The injunction handed down Tuesday was heralded as a win by the cyclist group challenging Ontario’s bid to rip up the lanes on Bloor St., […]

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6 h. ago Kelso Technologies Inc. Retirement of Chief Operating Officer and Appointment of Director

WEST KELOWNA, British Columbia and BONHAM, Texas, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kelso Technologies Inc. (TSX: KLS) (“Kelso” or “the Company”) announces that Anthony (Tony) Andrukaitis will retire from the Board of Directors effective June 3rd, 2025, and as Chief Operating Officer effective June 30th, 2025. Executive Vice President Amanda Smith will assume the […]

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6 h. ago Accused says she was asked to lure drug dealer to her apartment

Ashley Bourget said she’s putting her safety and reputation at risk by taking the stand at her first-degree murder trial. “I’m afraid of retaliation from the mob,” she testified Tuesday as the defence began its case in the Superior Court jury trial now in its fifth week. “I’m also afraid of what people on the […]

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6 h. ago Christmas morning brawl inside Calgary bar turned deadly when gunman fired at crowd

'When the accused fired into the bar there were approximately 30 people inside, with the majority of those people located in the middle of the bar, not far from the front door'

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7 h. ago Ontario to boost rural, northern primary and emergency care in agreement with OMA

The new commitments come out of negotiations between the government and the Ontario Medical Association for a new Physician Services Agreement.

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7 h. ago Musk says he’ll dedicate more time to Tesla starting in May as company sees big drop in Q1 profit

NEW YORK — Elon Musk says he’ll dedicate more time to Tesla starting in May after the company reported a big drop in first-quarter profit. The company has faced angry protests over Musk’s leadership of a federal government jobs-cutting group that has divided the country.  Tesla, based in Austin, Texas, said Tuesday that quarterly profits […]

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7 h. ago OPP officer was gunned down because accused couple wanted to avoid arrest: Crown closing remarks

'Randall McKenzie and Brandi Stewart-Sperry, together as a team and separately as individuals, had a problem. If the police came to the scene, they were going to get arrested'

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8 h. ago Algoma Steel to Announce 2025 First Quarter Results April 29, 2025

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ontario, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Algoma Steel Group Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTL; TSX: ASTL) (“Algoma” or “the Company”), a leading Canadian producer of hot and cold rolled steel sheet and plate products, announced today that the Company will release its 2025 first quarter financial results after the market closes on Tuesday, […]

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8 h. ago Tesla Q1 profit falls sharply as it fights backlash tied to Musk’s role in Trump administration

NEW YORK (AP) — Tesla’s first-quarter profits plunged by more than two-thirds amid a backlash against Elon Musk’s electric car company that has hurt sales and sent its stock plunging. The Austin, Texas, company said Tuesday that quarterly profits fell by 70% to to $409 million, or 12 cents a share. That’s far below analyst […]

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9 h. ago Conservatives channel Viagra as record Ontario voters risk killing their mood: Election Power Meter

Easter long weekend was anything but restful for election workers as 7.3 million Canadians flocked to advance polls

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9 h. ago The top producer at ’60 Minutes’ has quit. He says he can no longer run the show as he always has

NEW YORK (AP) — With his show involved in a bitter dispute with President Donald Trump, the top executive at the storied CBS News show “60 Minutes” abruptly resigned on Tuesday while saying he’s losing the freedom to run it independently. Bill Owens, executive producer of television’s most popular and influential newsmagazine since 2019, said […]

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9 h. ago New cruise departing from Ontario port will visit two breathtaking castles

All aboard! City Cruises Gananoque has launched a brand-new cruise experience, and this one offers views of the beautiful Boldt Castle and Singer Castle.The Ontario cruise line is the oldest in Canada, kicking off its 2025 season with a list of cruises "through the archipelago where Lake Ontario meets the St. Lawrence River, including the newly introduced Two Castle 1000 Islands Cruise departing from Ivy Lea."The City Cruises Gananoque port at Ivy Lea can be found off the 1000 Islands Parkway in the village of Ivy Lea, just under three hours by car from Toronto and 30 minutes by car from Kingston.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by City Cruises Canada (@citycruisescanada)"Taking a cruise through the 1000 Islands is a must-do experience," says Mory DiMaurizio, Chief Operating Officer of City Cruises Canada. ""By adding the Two Castle cruise to our offerings,...

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11 h. ago ‘Unrecognizable’ NFL draft bust couldn’t fit in cop car after arrest, police say 

Justin Blackmon reportedly was unable to fit in the back of a police cruiser after he was arrested for alleged public intoxication.

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11 h. ago N.S. man accused of manslaughter in drug overdose death of 18

Halifax police have charged a 19-year-old man with manslaughter and criminal negligence in the overdose death of an 18-year-old.

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11 h. ago The Texas Lottery’s top executive resigns as scrutiny over big jackpot winners intensifies

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The executive director of the Texas Lottery Commission has resigned, the latest shake-up at the state’s retail gambling enterprise amid multiple investigations into jackpots in 2023 and earlier this year totaling nearly $200 million, and calls from some lawmakers to shut it down. The lottery announced Ryan Mindell’s resignation on Monday […]

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