4 h. ago Ontario real estate agent fired after caught on video using slur on the job

A local Toronto real estate agent was recently fired after a video of him yelling at a neighbour went viral over the weekend — causing online outrage.Real estate agent Jeff Blackham, formerly of Keller Williams Realty, Inc., was caught on video screaming at a person off-camera.In the video, Blackham can be heard using profane language and a slur used to denigrate the lesbian community.What happened?The video was originally posted to Facebook with the caption: "Not cool. This is realtor Jeff Blackham from Keller Williams."After the video started going viral, the original poster added some clarity to the story.Passionate Local Realtor Jeff Blackhambyu/odausrel inwaterlooAllegedly, the original poster's neighbour goes to park in her driveway after work, only to be blocked by Blackman waving her way.After parking on the street, Blackman then allegedly came up to her car and gave her "the finger" and told her "she couldn't stay there because he doesn't want her in his vid...

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12 h. ago Un épisode d'une série de la télévision française portant sur les Nordiques enfin disponible au Québec

Un épisode d'une série de la télévision française portant sur les Nordiques enfin disponible au Québec

Society

13 h. ago DIAGNOS Provides Additional Information on Amendment to Convertible Debentures

BROSSARD, Quebec, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Diagnos Inc. (“DIAGNOS” or the “Corporation”) (TSX Venture: ADK, OTCQB: DGNOF, FWB: 4D4A), a pioneer in early detection of certain ophthalmic health issues using advanced technology based on Artificial Intelligence (AI), wishes to provide additional information to the February 28, 2025 announcement on amendment to convertible debentures. […]

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13 h. ago Quoi faire si un proche est victime d’une fraude amoureuse? «On a beau lui dire que sa relation n’est pas vraie, la personne n’y croira pas»

Que faire si vous découvrez qu’un proche est victime de fraude amoureuse? Surtout, ne pas le critiquer ni souligner sa naïveté, insiste un policier.

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14 h. ago High school basketball player faces felony charges for alleged on

This was not what anybody meant when using the phrase “elbows up.” A high school athlete in West Virginia has been arrested after being accused of hitting a rival in the face with a stiff elbow during a basketball game. According to court documents, Gage Ketterman, a student and basketball player at Harman High School, […]

Society

15 h. ago Government's new Canada Strong Pass will make travel across the country cheaper

As Canadians rethink summer travel plans and increasingly try to support local, the Canada Strong Pass will make domestic travel much cheaper.On Saturday, April 12, Liberal leader Mark Carney introduced the new Canada Strong Pass, making it more affordable for kids and young families to travel domestically during peak travel season."At a time when our economy is under attack from President Trump, Canadians are stepping up — helping our neighbours, buying local, and celebrating our beautiful country," stated Carney.Children and youth under 18 using the Canada Strong Pass will get free access to national galleries and museums. They'll also get to travel on VIA Rail for free when they're with their parents.The pass will be available from June to August 2025. In addition, Canadians aged 18 to 24 will also be able to avail of heavily discounted access and fares."Whether it's trips to national parks and historic sites, spending the day at a national art gallery or mus...

Politics

15 h. ago A massive sand dune is coming to the middle of downtown Toronto

While much of Toronto's downtown core can best be described as a concrete jungle, one area is getting a particularly intriguing dose of nature this summer in the form of an enormous artificial sand dune.The onslaught of warmer temperatures and sunny days signals the return of some of Toronto's most celebrated spring and summer traditions, from outdoor concerts at Budweiser Stage to the cherry blossom bloom at High Park, but this year, the city is also gearing up for some interesting new events and attractions to keep things fresh.Down at The Bentway, Toronto's reclaimed public space under the Gardiner Expressway, there's a particularly vibrant suite of programming scheduled to take place throughout the season, including the return of their popular roller skating rink and Art Socials.Some additions for the 2025 spring and summer season promise to be a little bit more... unique, though, like Sand Flight, an immersive dance performance that takes place atop an enormous sand d...

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15 h. ago Man faces attempted murder, terrorism charges after arson attack on Pennsylvania governor’s home

Balmer allegedly entered the mansion through its southern wing via a room often used to host parties and display art before setting fire to it using Molotov cocktails.

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18 h. ago Poilievre will restore consecutive life sentences for mass murderers using notwithstanding clause

Poilievre said he would only use the Constitution's notwithstanding clause for criminal justice legislation

Events

19 h. ago A Canadian tech company is using AI to help woman navigate menopause

While menopause can seem overwhelming for some, a new app founded in Montreal is hoping to use AI to help women navigate the experience.

Economics

21 h. ago «Olymel est très préoccupée»: l’industrie du porc craint des licenciements massifs et des fermetures à cause des tarifs chinois

Olymel et les transformateurs de viande du pays craignent une vague de licenciements massifs et des fermetures d’usine en raison des tarifs chinois.

Economics

22 h. ago Beer campaign across Canada taps into by local movement in face of U.S. tariffs

Glorious and Free campaign has breweries from across Canada, including Halifax's North Brewing Company, brewing their own version of Glorious and Free IPA using local ingredients.

Economics

22 h. ago Beer campaign across Canada taps into buy local movement in face of U.S. tariffs

Glorious and Free campaign has breweries from across Canada, including Halifax's North Brewing Company, brewing their own version of Glorious and Free IPA using local ingredients.

Economics

28 h. ago Mort d’une ado dans une usine abandonnée: de nombreux curieux fréquentent ce site dangereux

La mort d’une adolescente dans les décombres d’une ancienne usine de la Mauricie rappelle que visiter ce genre de site est dangereux.

Events

36 h. ago Poilievre promises tougher ethics rules, takes aim at Carney’s assets

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is promising to tighten financial transparency rules for elected officials — and is using that promise to take aim at Liberal Leader Mark Carney. Poilievre told a press conference in Ottawa on Sunday that if his party forms government, he’ll ban what he calls “shadow lobbying.” “We will eliminate […]

Transport

41 h. ago Combien gagnent les golfeurs au Tournoi des Maîtres? Voici la liste

Le champion du Masters à Augusta empochera la somme de 4,2 M$.

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64 h. ago Elite travel agents are using AI to sell vibes, not destinations

Travellers are increasingly looking to connect more than they’re looking to check off sites and attractions

Economics

68 h. ago Des parents se privent d'une croisière de 30 000$ pour aider leur fils à s'acheter une propriété

Pour permettre à leur fils de s'acheter une maison, un couple de parents a pris la décision d'annuler leur croisière annuelle de 30 000$.

Economics

2 d. ago EU Should Use Frozen Russian Assets to Boost Defense, Spain Says

Spain proposed setting up a new defense fund to provide non-refundable grants to beef up Europe’s defense lines and provide support for Ukraine using Russia’s immobilized central bank assets.

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3 d. ago LEAFS NOTES: Berube expects ‘another level’ from Calle Jarnkrok

For another practice at least, Calle Jarnkrok was in the Maple Leafs’ top six. Whether Jarnkrok should be on a line with centre John Tavares and William Nylander for the longer term is debatable, but what matters most is that Leafs coach Craig Berube is fine with using the veteran winger there when he sees […]

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