6 h. ago 'Things are perilous right now': Measles cases in Alberta rise to 313; experts endorse vaccine

Experts and doctors have pointed to the fall in immunization rates over the past two decades as a major reason for the measles outbreak

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6 h. ago Calgary Transit closer to closing fare evasion with cellphone ticket validation at CTrain stations

Approximately 46 per cent of single-use mobile tickets are not being activated before they expired, allowing Calgary transit riders to not pay their fare

Technology

7 h. ago U.S. and Canadian Trade War Goes Full Contact: Zone·ify Presents a TNA Produced Wrestling Event “The Border Brawl”– Where Diplomacy Ends and Body Slams Begin

“The Border Brawl” will stream live on May 25 from the Canada / USA border in Niagara Falls, Canada, exclusively for free on Zone·ify The event features wrestling icons Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake, “The Mountie” Jacques Rougeau, Barbie Blank “Kelly Kelly,” UFC’s Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, and many others Starting next week, tickets will be on […]

Economics

7 h. ago Manchester United and Tottenham look for unexpected gift from dreadful season

Manchester United sits in 15th place in the Premier League and haven’t won a league game in eight matches, their most recent victory coming on March 16 against relegated Leicester. Its new manager Ruben Amorim admitted this week they’ve been the Premier League’s “worst team” since he took the reins from fired Erik Ten Hag […]

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8 h. ago JAY GOLDBERG: Carney convinced enough people he’s different – but can it last?

Since day one, Prime Minister Mark Carney has tried to convince Canadians that he’s not former prime minister Justin Trudeau. And until now, he has succeeded.  Early on, Carney took decisive action to try to clearly distance himself from the Trudeau legacy. He signed an Order in Council to set the consumer carbon tax rate to zero. […]

Transport

10 h. ago Fanshawe College plans 35% staffing cut ahead of projected enrolment plunge

Fanshawe College is slashing 400 full-time employees positions – 35 per cent of its workforce – in the wake of a projected cumulative deficit of $95 million by March 2027.

Sport

11 h. ago Stop Running Education Into the Ground: Education Coalition Demands Urgent Action From Doug Ford on Public Schools

TORONTO, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, the Fund Our Schools Campaign held a press conference demanding that the Ford government stop the masking of invisible cuts to public education. Representatives from education unions across Toronto detailed the worsening conditions in Ontario schools, calling for an end to the diversion of school takeovers and […]

Society

11 h. ago Honda Celebration of Light 2025: What to know about dates, tickets and more

The Honda Celebration of Light is back in 2025 for its 33rd year and there is plenty to celebrate

Culture

13 h. ago US House Committees to Begin Debate on Trump Tax Cuts on Tuesday

The legislative push for President Donald Trump’s massive tax package will begin in earnest next week as key House committees consider the legislation despite lingering divisions among Republicans.

Economics

13 h. ago Here are all the new discounts you can get in Ontario with your Presto card

Presto has just announced a new crop of discounts that cardholders in Ontario can cash in on.A Presto card is an essential element for getting around Toronto and the GTA, but its benefits extend far beyond helping you pay your fare. There are a slew of perks and discounts that you can access with your card to sweeten the deal, with new ones dropping regularly.As it happens, Presto has just announced a crop of brand-new, limited-time offers for cardholders in the month of May, so that you can get outside and explore the city and surrounding areas all month long.TorontoAFC TorontoCheer on Toronto's own professional women's soccer (or football, if you prefer) club with 15 per cent off merchandise and general admission tickets up until October 18 when you use the code PRESTO15.CN TowerFrom now until June 19, you can score 15 per cent off admission and 15 per cent off merchandise at the shop when you show your card.Daydream AdventuresThis immersive art escape room is among t...

Transport

13 h. ago M&A may have to wait amid trade war, but WSP Global CEO sanguine as profits rise

MONTREAL — WSP Global Inc. remains largely insulated from tariff fallout and cost-cutting by the U.S. government, but acquisitions at the engineering giant may have to take a back seat amid broader economic uncertainty, says chief executive Alexandre L’Heureux. “The worst thing that can happen for an M&A environment to be prosperous is to have […]

Economics

14 h. ago Mortgage rates at 3% or lower the magic number to reignite Canada’s housing market

Many potential homeowners don't have a lot of wiggle room when it comes to what they are comfortable paying

Events

14 h. ago Complacency has no place with these Toronto Sceptres in PWHL playoffs

As good as Game 1 felt and with as many boxes as the Toronto Sceptres ticked for themselves in that 3-2 victory over the very familiar Minnesota Frost, satisfaction is just not a feeling they will allow themselves to have. As many times as head coach Troy Ryan and his captain Blayre Turnbull mention how […]

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17 h. ago BCE cuts quarterly dividend, signs fibre deal with PSP Investments

MONTREAL — BCE Inc. cut its quarterly dividend payment to shareholders and announced a partnership deal with the Public Sector Pension Investment Board to help accelerate the development of fibre infrastructure in the U.S. BCE chief executive Mirko Bibic said Thursday the dividend cut comes as the company faces intense price competition and sustained regulatory […]

Culture

17 h. ago BCE Cuts Dividend by 56%, Strikes Fiber Network Deal With PSP

BCE Inc. cut its dividend for the first time in 17 years following months of pressure from analysts and investors to improve its balance sheet.

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17 h. ago GOP centrists revolt against steep cuts to Medicaid and other programs in Trump’s tax breaks bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — When it comes to Medicaid, Rep. Juan Ciscomani is telling fellow Republicans he won’t support steep cuts that could hit thousands of residents in his Arizona district — “my neighbors, people my kids go to school with” — who depend on it. Republican Rep. Don Bacon, who represents the liberal-leaning “blue dot” […]

Economics

17 h. ago Only 7 in 10 Ontario kids vaccinated against measles, rates falling elsewhere. Here’s why

The vast majority of measles cases today are among unvaccinated children and youth, as vaccine hesitancy, and outright refusal, grows

Society

20 h. ago Sweden, Norway Hold Rates Steady as Riksbank Turns Toward Easing

The Riksbank and Norges Bank kept interest rates unchanged, with officials in Stockholm signaling a bias toward easing while their peers in Oslo reiterated that cuts may start later this year.

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22 h. ago Takeda Announces FY2024 Full Year Results and FY2025 Outlook Reflecting Growth & Launch Products Momentum, Strong Cash Flow Generation and Late

Core Revenue Growth of 7.4% at Actual Exchange Rates (AER), + 2.8% at Constant Exchange Rate (CER) in FY2024 Core Operating Profit Growth of 4.9% at CER with Efficiency Program Driving Cost Savings Up to Six New Molecular Entities in Phase 3 Development in FY2025 with Three Phase 3 Data Readouts Recently Completed or Anticipated […]

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22 h. ago Trump Aid Cut Threatens Africa’s Growth, AfDB Candidate Warns

US President Donald Trump’s plan to cut hundreds of millions of dollars of funding to the African Development Bank will hit growth on the continent, said Samuel Maimbo, a candidate to take over the leadership of the lender.

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