77 m. ago ‘I HOPE HE ROTS’: Toronto woman reveals horrific details of alleged random attack in Vancouver

A Toronto woman has gone into detail about the horrific beating she says she took from a random stranger while on vacation in Vancouver this month. The young woman named Stephanie said she was attacked along the Coal Harbour seawall. According to Vancouver Police, the assault occurred in the early morning hours of April 15. […]

Events

3 h. ago Here's when Canadians can cash in on the next government payouts in May

Eligible Canadians can expect money from the government this month through various Government of Canada benefits and credits.According to Statistics Canada, the country's inflation rate rose to 2.3 per cent in March, slightly lower than the 2.6 per cent increase seen in February.Despite a slightly lower inflation rate, life in Canada remains expensive, and unemployment is rising.In March, the cost of housing increased by 3.9 per cent, while transportation costs rose by 1.2 per cent. Food purchased from stores continues to become more expensive, with prices increasing by 3.2 per cent.As the cost of living remains high, it's worth checking to see which government benefits you may qualify for. Ensure that your direct deposit is enabled, as you look forward to the following benefits, if you meet the criteria:Canada Child Benefit (CCB) — May 20Eligible families in Canada can expect their monthly Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payment on May 20. In July 2024, with the ...

Politics

3 h. ago Even more people will be able to take advantage of Canada's dental care plan next month

More people will be able to apply to the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) next month.Introduced in 2023, the measure aims to help lower dental costs for those earning less than $90,000 annually.According to the government, the dental care plan will help up to nine million uninsured Canadians get the necessary care.Applications are currently open for the coverage period ending June 30 for eligible seniors aged 65 and over, children under 18 and adults with a valid federal Disability Tax Credit certificate for 2023.In May, the CDCP will expand to allow qualified Canadians ages 18 to 64 to apply for coverage.Canadians already covered by the CDCP will need to renew for the 2025-2026 period before June 1 to avoid a potential gap in coverage. To do so, they'll need to have filed their 2024 tax return and received the notice of assessment from the Canada Revenue Agency.Do you qualify for the Canadian Dental Care Plan?You must meet all four of the following requirements t...

Transport

4 h. ago Amid trade war with China, Canada back in Trump’s sights over alleged flow of fentanyl

An annual U.S. threat assessment released last month doesn't mention Canada once in its analysis of fentanyl trafficking.

Economics

4 h. ago Etobicoke man accused of sexually assaulting girl, 13, faces more charges with different victim

Halton Regional Police has laid eight additional criminal offences against an Etobicoke man previously charged with the alleged sexual assault of a 13-year-girl in December. Police say, as a result of the original charges, they received information from an additional victim and began a separate investigation this month. Cops said Masoud Abdulla, 36, was arrested […]

Events

4 h. ago May is Brain Cancer Awareness Month: Illuminate the Fight Against One of the Most Lethal Cancers

TORONTO, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — This May, Brain Cancer Canada (BCC) and communities across the country prepare to rally for Brain Cancer Awareness Month. Dedicated to supporting those impacted by brain cancer, the community goes “Grey In May” to honour and support families affected by brain cancers. Despite decades of research, malignant brain […]

Science

5 h. ago Carney admits Trump talked about Canada becoming 51st state during call last month

During the media availability, Carney seemed irritated by the reporters’ repeated questions

Transport

5 h. ago Motorcycle gang member, 3 others charged after drug trafficking probe in St. Catharines

Ontario Provincial Police said they have seized more than 100 kilograms of cocaine and charged a full patch member of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club and three other people with drug-related offences. The charges follow a three-month probe spanning the Greater Toronto Area, the Niagara region and Nova Scotia into suspected drug trafficking activity by motorcycle […]

Sport

5 h. ago Teddi Mellencamp shares ‘exciting’ update following Stage 4 cancer diagnosis

The 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' alum shared the news with her followers on Instagram, saying it was 'one update I couldn’t wait to share.'

Science

5 h. ago Judge rules the Trump administration violated a 2019 settlement in deporting a man to El Salvador

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge nominated by President Donald Trump ordered his administration to facilitate the return of a man who was deported to El Salvador last month despite having a pending asylum application. U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher in Maryland ruled Wednesday that the government violated a 2019 settlement agreement when it deported […]

Politics

7 h. ago Ontario Place megaspa company fires back after making international headlines

It's been nearly four years since residents first learned of the major players tapped to redevelop Ontario Place, the expansive lakeshore green space that for many years served as the best amusement park in Toronto, if not the entire province.That also means it's been just as many years of drama surrounding the overhaul, as the public quickly became aware of how much of the space it would be losing to private entities, and at what cost — to taxpayers, the environment, and more.There had been propositions to build everything from a casino and condos to a landmark Ferris wheel and public gardens on the 155-acre property, some of these ideas being understandably less popular than others.In the end, the key brand that the provincial government selected to take over the coveted lands was Therme Group, an Austria-based spa company that will build a wellness facility that ...

Society

7 h. ago You can get free stuff at Toronto IKEA locations by trading in old furniture

If you're hanging onto some old furniture, mirrors, or lamps, you'll be pleased to hear that you can trade in select items for an IKEA gift card this week in the Greater Toronto Area. That's right, when you bring in an eligible, gently-used piece of furniture to a participating IKEA location, you'll receive either a $25 gift card for small furniture items or a $50 gift card for large furniture items. "We believe that all furniture deserves a second chance, even furniture that isn't ours," IKEA Canada's website reads. The initiative, which takes place between April 25 to 26 as part of Earth month, is in partnership with Furniture Bank, a registered charity and social enterprise that redistributes gently-used furniture and housewares to families and individuals experiencing furniture poverty.     View this post on Instagram           A post shared by IKEA Ca...

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7 h. ago National Volunteer Week: MADD Canada Celebrates Volunteers Making Waves in the Fight Against Impaired Driving

OAKVILLE, Ontario, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Canada marks National Volunteer Week from April 27 to May 3, MADD Canada is proud to celebrate the outstanding contributions of its volunteers across the country. These dedicated individuals work to stop impaired driving and support victims and survivors of this devastating crime. This year’s theme, […]

Society

8 h. ago Your mind really can go blank when you’re awake. Here’s what happens in your brain

According to a new review, mind blanking is a distinct conscious state in which our minds go 'nowhere' because they seem devoid of content

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8 h. ago Your mind really can go blank. Here’s what happens in your brain

According to a new review, mind blanking is a distinct conscious state in which our minds go 'nowhere' because they seem devoid of content

Other

9 h. ago GRAMMY Museum® Grant Program Awards $200,000 for Music Research and Sound Preservation

FUNDS WILL PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR ARCHIVING AND PRESERVATION PROGRAMS AND RESEARCH EFFORTS THAT EXAMINE THE IMPACT OF MUSIC ON HUMAN DEVELOPMENT LOS ANGELES — The GRAMMY Museum® Grant Program announced today that $200,000 in grants will be awarded to 15 recipients in the United States to help facilitate a range of research on a variety […]

Economics

10 h. ago Mexico’s Inflation Unexpectedly Ticked Up as Banxico Cuts Rates

Mexico’s annual inflation unexpectedly ticked up in the first two weeks of April while remaining within the central bank’s target range ahead of policymakers’ interest rate meeting next month.

Economics

11 h. ago Calgary Expo: Oscar, Emmy winner Helen Hunt would love to star in another sitcom but good ones are 'so rare'

Actress Helen Hunt made headlines a month ago, although she didn’t realize it. In mid-March, several outlets ran a story after the Oscar-winner posted a selfie of herself without makeup that she took at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Most went with headlines about how Hunt looked “unrecognizable.” Hello! reported that she was sporting a “refreshing […]

Transport

11 h. ago Over a dozen interested parties eyeing leases of 65 Hudson's Bay store locations

As the Hudson's Bay Company era nears its end, many of its soon-to-be vacated spaces may find new life with different tenants, with decisions on many sites expected in the weeks ahead.By Summer 2025, all 96 of the company's brick-and-mortar stores will close following a liquidation process that first began last month — including six locations that had previously been spared, such as the downtown Toronto and downtown Montreal flagship stores, but are now slated for closure as of a new court filing this week.From the outset of the court-approved liquidation process last month, Hudson's Bay engaged commercial real estate firm Oberfield Snowcap to market and sell its leases and properties, as a measure to generate additional operating revenue. This has been aptly named as the "Lease Monetization Process."Final bids for leases due on May 1According to a court filing earlier this week, as a part of the ongoing federal Companies' Creditor...

Culture

11 h. ago American Music Awards 2025: Kendrick Lamar part favori avec dix nominations

Post Malone le suit avec huit citations. Découvrez qui sont les autres artistes en lice.

Culture