96 m. ago London Knights fans gearing up for third straight OHL final: 'Get loud'

A wave of "fandemonium" complete with green lightsabers and next-level excitement is set to crash into Canada Life Place

Sport

97 m. ago First West hires 26 student interns across Canada despite high youth unemployment

LANGLEY, B.C., May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — B.C.-based financial institution First West Credit Union has announced today its continued commitment to local communities by providing young Canadians with employment opportunities.  Twenty-six post-secondary students seeking to gain experience in business, finance, human resources and technology have been placed in paid summer positions across First West, […]

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1 hour ago Schneider Electric Canada Named One of Canada’s Greenest Employers for 2025

Recognition for their commitment to sustainability, innovation and environmental leadership in the workplace MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Schneider Electric Canada has been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for 2025 by Mediacorp Canada Inc. as part of the Canada’s Top 100 Employers project, a prestigious honour celebrating organizations that lead the country in creating a […]

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2 h. ago International Petroleum Corporation Announces 2025 Annual General Meeting Voting Results

TORONTO, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — International Petroleum Corporation (IPC or the Corporation) (TSX, Nasdaq Stockholm: IPCO) is pleased to announce the voting results from the Corporation’s 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on May 7, 2025 in Calgary, Alberta. Number of Directors The number of Directors of the Corporation was set at […]

Society

3 h. ago REAL ID checks are set to disrupt travel at airports across U.S.

U.S. travellers are facing additional complications from a new federal identification rule that threatens to snarl operations at the nation’s airports just ahead of the summer rush. Officials on Wednesday began enforcing a long-planned requirement that domestic passengers use what’s known as a REAL ID card, ending the longstanding practice of accepting standard driver’s licences […]

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3 h. ago FirstService Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend on Common Shares

TORONTO, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FirstService Corporation (TSX: FSV; NASDAQ: FSV) (“FirstService“) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on the outstanding Common Shares of US$0.275 per Common Share. The dividend is payable on July 8, 2025 to holders of Common Shares of record at the close […]

Culture

3 h. ago Ontario health minister defends province’s approach amid worsening measles outbreak

Health Minister Sylvia Jones is defending the province's record against measles as new infections rise sharply.

Politics

3 h. ago Ontario health minister defends measles approach amid worsening outbreak

The total number in the province who have fallen ill from the virus is 1,243 since October

Politics

3 h. ago Alpine promotes Franco Colapinto to replace Jack Doohan for the next 5 Formula 1 races

Formula 1 team Alpine has changed its driver lineup to promote Franco Colapinto for at least the next five Grand Prix races at the expense of Jack Doohan. Alpine confirmed the change Wednesday, a day after Oliver Oakes quit as team principal. The team said Flavio Briatore will continue as executive advisor and will cover […]

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3 h. ago Ontario residents about to get May 2025 payouts from the government

Monthly Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) payments are going out to Ontario residents this week, and you might want to keep an eye on your bank account.Many Ontarians will see an OTB deposit in their accounts on Friday, May 9.This benefit is usually paid out on the 10th of each month unless there's a bank holiday or weekend, in which case, payments are issued on the last working day before the 10th.Ontario Trillium Benefit: Are you eligible?The OTB is a tax-free blend of three payments: the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, the Northern Ontario Energy Credit, and the Ontario Sales Tax Credit.To receive it, you should be eligible for at least one of the above credits.For the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, you could get a maximum of $1,248 if you are between 18 and 64 years old, $1,421 if you are 65 or older, $277 if you live on a reserve or in a public long-term care home, and $25 for the time you lived in a designated college, university, or priva...

Politics

3 h. ago 5 THINGS: Edmonton Oilers strike gold in series opener against Vegas

It was also the fifth time in these playoffs the Oilers rallied to come from behind and win a game, which set a new NHL record. So, the win was both rare and par for the course at the same time

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4 h. ago Day 6: Search for missing kids in rural Nova Scotia continues

Lily and Jack Sullivan, aged six and four, were reported missing on May 2. Upwards of 160 people have been scouring a wooded area using search dogs, drones and helicopters.

Society

4 h. ago Defence continues questioning female complainant in world junior sex assault trial

The female complainant in the high-profile sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team continues to be under intense cross-examination.

Events

4 h. ago Free sakura festival inspired by Japan arrives in Ontario this weekend

The annual Sakura (Cherry Blossom) Festival in Burlington returns this May with traditional drumming, dance, martial arts demonstrations and of course, stunning blooms. The event coincides with the 36th anniversary of the city's twinning agreement with Itabashi, Japan.Hosted by the Burlington Mundialization Committee, the free event will take place on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 1 to 3:30 p.m.Festivities will be held at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre Family Lobby and Spencer Smith Park.What to expect:This year's celebration features a full lineup of cultural performances and activities. The day will start with greetings from Mayor Marianne Meed Ward and Consul General of Japan MATSUNAGA Takeshi.Burlington's own Do Kon Daiko drumming group will kick off the festivities with an energetic taiko performance.Throughout the day, visitors can enjoy karate, aikido, and iaido demonstrations, a performance by internationally acclaimed taiko ensemble Nagata Shachu, and trad...

Culture

5 h. ago Scotlynn Earns Canada’s Best Managed Companies Award for Strategic Growth and Innovation

VITTORIA, Ontario, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — For a second consecutive year, Scotlynn is named as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, reaffirming its leadership in innovation, strategic growth, and its people-first culture. The 2025 designation celebrates Scotlynn’s ongoing commitment to operational excellence and industry advancement across North America. The Canada’s Best Managed Companies […]

Economics

5 h. ago Wall Street could open with gains as U.S. Fed set to hold interest rates

Some companies say they’re already seeing impacts to their business from the uncertainty created by tariffs, causing them to revise or pull their guidance.

Other

5 h. ago Toronto Beer Store location would be ripped down for huge condo tower

Toronto locations of the Beer Store are dropping like flies following Doug Ford's expansion of alcohol sales to grocery and convenience stores, and another brick-and-mortar outpost of the once-ubiquitous brew shop is preparing to bite the dust.A development application has been filed to redevelop the existing Beer Store at 3130 Danforth Ave, along with its associated surface parking lot at 3150 Danforth.While no closing date has been announced, it would mark just the latest in a growing list of Beer Store closures.Google Street ViewDeveloper Crombie REIT hopes to tear down the current retail space and replace it with a 36-storey condo tower designed by architects Arcadis.With a proposed height of 116.7 metres, excluding mechanical penthouse space, the tower is planned to rise far taller than anything else that exists in the neighbourhood today.While the proposed height may end up ruffling some feathers among locals, the plan is located just a few hundred metres from Victoria Par...

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5 h. ago Cardinals urged before conclave to pick pope who seeks unity

The dean of the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, urged the voters to set aside all personal interests and find a pope who prizes unity.

Transport

6 h. ago U.S., China trade talks set for weekend amid ongoing tensions

News of the planned Geneva meeting sent U.S. equity index futures higher. Stock markets in China and Hong Kong followed suit during Asian trading on Wednesday.

Economics

6 h. ago Ugliness continues as Blue Jays bullpen blows up in gruesome road loss to Angels

The latest abomination will go down as one of the ugliest and most frustrating defeats of the season for the 16-19 Jays

Transport