99 m. ago Body cam video, 911 call offers new details in fatal Ontario impaired driving case

New details emerged Monday in the case of a man charged with impaired operation causing death. Here is what played out in a downtown Toronto courtroom.

Events

2 h. ago ‘TOTALITARIAN INSANITY’: Toddler kicked out of nursery school for being transphobic

A toddler was removed from a nursery in the U.K. after it says the child was being transphobic. The child was suspended from a school’s nursery for “abuse against sexual orientation and gender identity,” data from the Department for Education (DfE) shows. The so-called offences took place during the 2022-23 academic year at a state […]

Society

2 h. ago The North West Company Inc. Fourth Quarter Results Conference Call

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (TSX Symbol: NWC): The North West Company Inc. (“North West”) will host a conference call for its fourth quarter results on April 9, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. (Central Time). To access the call, please dial 416-340-2217 or 1-800-898-3989 with a passcode of 5418050#. The conference call will be archived and […]

Culture

4 h. ago The urgent need to solve the ‘cost to build crisis’ in the GTA this election 

As economic uncertainty looms, with the ongoing U.S. tariff threats and geopolitical turmoil, the stakes in this federal election are high for Canada’s economic and societal future. To put it plainly, now more than ever is the time for governments to invest in housing. Building homes in the GTA builds our country’s economy, protects Canadian […]

Politics

4 h. ago A family doctor for every Canadian: The CFPC calls on federal parties to act

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) is calling on all federal political parties to commit to actions that protect and strengthen access to primary care this election, with the goal of every Canadian having their own family doctor. “With over six million Canadians without a […]

Culture

5 h. ago Air Transat launches petition to change Atlantic Ocean's name to 'Canadien Ocean'

According to Montreal-based airline Air Transat, the Atlantic Ocean is no more. Instead, the airline is pushing for a brand-new, proudly rebranded Canadien Ocean through a recent petition.The big official announcement was first made by a flight attendant aboard yesterday's Flight TS2O7 from Manchester, UK to Toronto with Air Transat promising to roll out the change on all upcoming flights crossing the ocean.In addition, a Change.org petition is currently circulating to make the proposed name more permanent. The motivation behind Air Transat's change encourages Canadians to Fly Canadien with a nationwide rallying call, inaugural flight memorabilia, and exciting urban activations.Passengers on board flight TS2O7 were treated to commemorative certificates after the official in-flight announcement, marking the historic moment."We've been flying the Montréal way for 37 years — bold, full of joie de vivre, and just a little cheeky," said Xavier Szwengler, vice presi...

Events

5 h. ago Canadian book industry calls on government to keep it out of trade war

The Canadian Urban Libraries Council also called on the government to exempt books

Politics

6 h. ago BioLargo to Present at the AI & Technology Virtual Investor Conference April 3, 2025

Company invites individual and institutional investors, as well as advisors and analysts, to attend online at VirtualInvestorConferences.com WESTMINSTER, Calif., April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BioLargo, Inc. (OTCQX:BLGO), a company that creates and commercializes sustainable technologies to solve tough environmental and cleantech challenges, today announced that Dennis P. Calvert, CEO of BioLargo, will present live at […]

Culture

6 h. ago Letters, April 1: Canadians can raise the level of debate in this country

Do campaign promises matter to you? Vote in our daily poll! I hope we haven’t forsaken civility and the basic philosophy that we are all entitled to have opinions. That can get lost if we aren’t vigilant. Canadians should be above name-calling and deliberate offensiveness. If your opinion differs from mine, I’d still like to […]

Other

6 h. ago Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs threat brings further uncertainty to Canada

Many unknowns remain on the new policy, which Trump has taken to calling 'Liberation Day' for the U.S., including what rates the tariffs will be and whether they include Canada.

Economics

6 h. ago Unions urge U.S. senators to vote to overturn Trump’s tariffs

The Canadian Labour Congress says that nearly eight million U.S. jobs are tied to trade with Canada

Economics

7 h. ago Letters April 1, 2024: ‘Alberta should hold a referendum and decide to stay or to go.’

To separate or to stay I keep hearing nonsense about Alberta separation, but it’s all talk and no action. The conservative pundits and politicians like to pretend that Alberta Separatism is a popular movement, but aren’t willing to put their money where their mouth is. Why not call a referendum and settle the matter once […]

Other

7 h. ago Bell: Poilievre fires back — Conservative campaign stays the course

'We will continue, despite calls to the contrary, even if I'm the only leader in the country that offers any change,' says Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre

Events

7 h. ago Bell: Don't write Poilievre off — he's not listening to the Nervous Nellies

'We will continue, despite calls to the contrary, even if I'm the only leader in the country that offers any change,' says Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre

Other

7 h. ago Alamos Gold Provides Notice of First Quarter 2025 Results and Conference Call, and Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders

TORONTO, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alamos Gold Inc. (TSX:AGI; NYSE:AGI) (“Alamos” or the “Company”) plans to release its first quarter 2025 financial results after market close on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Senior management will host a conference call on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 11:00 am ET to discuss the results. The Company […]

Culture

8 h. ago Celiac Canada Calls on Federal Politicians to Implement Tax Reform for Gluten

Gluten-Free Food Prices are No Joke! Mississauga, ON, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mississauga, ON. March 26, 2025 – Celiac Canada is urging federal politicians to support a crucial tax policy change that will make life more affordable for the estimated 400,000 Canadians living with celiac disease. The organization is calling for improved tax […]

Politics

8 h. ago NDP calls for Ontario Integrity Commissioner to release ‘unregistered lobbyist’ report

While the Integrity Commissioner published the name of the lobbyist for violations of the Lobbyist Registration Act, the details of the investigation have been kept under wraps.

Society

10 h. ago Labour Touts UK Wage Gains as £600 Rise in Household Bills Bites

Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s UK government insisted a boost to minimum wage rates will help Britons with the cost of living even as a slew of household bills rise.

Other

10 h. ago Mayors of Ottawa, Gatineau call for federal support for laid off public servants

More cuts are likely coming to the region's largest employer after the federal election, but the size of those cuts will depend on which party forms government.

Other

17 h. ago Carbon Streaming Announces Financial Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2024

TORONTO, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Carbon Streaming Corporation (Cboe CA: NETZ) (OTCQB: OFSTF) (FSE: M2Q) (“Carbon Streaming” or the “Company”) today reported its financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. All figures are expressed in United States dollars, unless otherwise indicated. The Company will host a live audio call at […]

Transport