2 h. ago With Canada's politics, boring is in the eye of the beholder

At American news stations, in contrast, politics is covered with the urgency of Armageddon and the flair of reality TV.

Politics

3 h. ago Tesla Humanoid Robot Plan Hampered by China Rare Earth Curbs

Tesla Inc.’s production of Optimus, a robot that promises to take over household chores, has been disrupted by China’s curbs on rare earth exports, introduced by Beijing earlier this month in an escalating trade war with Washington.

Culture

7 h. ago Montréal monte aux barricades contre le gel de la construction d’écoles

Des élus municipaux dénoncent la mise sur pause de projets dans des quartiers n’ayant aucune école primaire publique.

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8 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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10 h. ago BHP Prepares to Start Succession Process for Mining’s Top Job

BHP Group is preparing to begin looking for a new chief executive officer in the coming months, with key lieutenants already jostling for position to succeed boss Mike Henry at the top of the world’s biggest miner.

Culture

11 h. ago Le secrétaire américain aux Finances prédit une désescalade avec Pékin

De son côté, Donald Trump a reconnu que les surtaxes de 145% allaient «baisser de façon substantielle».

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11 h. ago Les archevêques de Montréal et de Québec ont tenu des messes à la mémoire du pape

La dépouille du pape sera exposée en chapelle ardente à partir de mercredi à la basilique Saint-Pierre, au Vatican.

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11 h. ago Calgary breakers balance athleticism, art ahead of national championships

Two Calgary breakers are headed to the national championships in Montreal later this month with dreams of qualifying for the world championships on their minds.

Society

12 h. ago Pulse Seismic Inc. Reports Strong Q1 2025 Financial Results and Increases Regular Quarterly Dividend

CALGARY, Alberta, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pulse Seismic Inc. (TSX:PSD) (OTCQX:PLSDF) (“Pulse” or the “Company”) is pleased to report its financial and operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements, accompanying notes and MD&A are being filed on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca) and will be available […]

Culture

12 h. ago Quebec Precious Metals Announces Shareholder Approval of Arrangement with Fury Gold

MONTREAL and TORONTO, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fury Gold Mines Limited (TSX: FURY, NYSE American: FURY) (“Fury”) and Quebec Precious Metals Corporation (TSXV: QPM, FSE: YXEP) (“QPM”) are pleased to announce that, at the special meeting (the “Meeting”) of holders (“QPM Shareholders”) of common shares of QPM (the “QPM Shares”) held today, QPM […]

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12 h. ago Frank and Oak to close all stores, sell intellectual property

Clothing retailer Frank and Oak is closing all 14 of its stores in the coming weeks and selling its intellectual property to a Montreal-based company as part of ongoing restructuring efforts. In a press release, the company says the Superior Court of Quebec approved the sale of the brand to Lamour Group and Thread Collective […]

Economics

14 h. ago Alabama inmate seeks his execution, saying he believes in ’an eye for an eye’

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A man on Alabama’s death row wants his execution to go forward this week, saying he believes in an “eye for an eye.” “The reason I dropped my appeals is I am guilty of murder,” James Osgood told The Associated Press in an telephone interview from prison. “I’m a firm believer in, […]

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14 h. ago [VIDÉOS] «Je suis allée dans un vaisseau»: une candidate du PPC à Montréal croit être une extraterrestre

Une candidate du Parti populaire du Canada (PPC), à Montréal, prétend sérieusement être une extraterrestre née dans une constellation.

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14 h. ago Confiant à la veille du deuxième match de la série contre les Capitals, le Canadien est prêt à rebondir

Le niveau de confiance était élevé dans l’entourage du Canadien à la veille du deuxième match de la série face aux Capitals.

Economics

14 h. ago Au moins 26 morts dans une attaque contre des touristes au Cachemire indien

Narendra Modi a dénoncé un « acte odieux », promettant que les assaillants « seront traduits en justice ».

Events

14 h. ago La mairesse de Saguenay aurait offert un poste à un opposant contre son retrait: «Si tu ne te présentes pas, je pourrais t’engager»

Le conseiller Jean-Marc Crevier a raconté au tribunal comment Julie Dufour aurait tenté de le convaincre de ne pas se présenter à la mairie en 2021

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14 h. ago Mother of Calgary murder suspect details hallucinations and fear months before attack

CALGARY — The mother of a Calgary murder suspect has testified her son was having hallucinations and was in fear of animalistic creatures months before a young woman was stabbed to death on a downtown street. Michael Adenyi, 29, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of fitness instructor Vanessa Ladouceur. The 30-year-old was […]

Events

15 h. ago In Calgary courts: City man sentenced to 30 months for role in kidnapping, beating of woman connected to drug rip

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from April 22-25, 2025

Society

15 h. ago Murder suspect had hallucinations and fear months before attack, mother tells court

Michael Adenyi started having hallucinations in September 2021, his mother told court on Tuesday

Events

15 h. ago Lou Lamoriello is not returning as New York Islanders general manager

Lou Lamoriello is out as president and general manager of the New York Islanders, after the team said Tuesday the longtime NHL executive’s contract was not being renewed. Managing partner John Collins will lead a search to find the Islanders’ next GM. “The Islanders extend a heartfelt thank you to Lou Lamoriello for his extraordinary […]

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