97 m. ago Ineffective night for Auston Matthews line helps seal Maple Leafs’ Game 5 fate

Late on Tuesday night at Scotiabank Arena, Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews mentioned not looking in the rearview mirror. The Leafs have little choice but to look ahead to Game 6 in the Battle of Ontario on Thursday night in Ottawa after failing to put the Senators away in Game 5. Still, the Leafs will […]

Other

3 h. ago Spring storm topples trees, knocks out power to thousands in London

A spring storm blew across London Tuesday, toppling trees and leaving nearly 12,000 homes and businesses without power. The late-afternoon storm brought rain, hail and powerful winds gusts of nearly 70 km/h that lasted for about an hour before the sunshine returned around 5 p.m. “For a quick storm, there was quite a bit of […]

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5 h. ago Runaway kangaroo named Sheila on loose, shuts down Alabama highway

TUSKEGEE, Ala. — A runaway kangaroo named Sheila shut down a stretch of interstate in Alabama on Tuesday before state troopers and the animal’s owner wrangled the wayward marsupial. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said the kangaroo was spotted Tuesday hopping along the side of Interstate 85 in Macon County, which is between Montgomery and […]

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9 h. ago Florida boy, 11, died by suicide after bullying from teacher: Lawsuit

A Florida boy took his own life after “months of bullying and public embarrassment” from his teacher, a lawsuit alleges. Two years after Louis “LJ” Johnson, 11, shot himself, his parents are suing the Marion County School Board for negligence and failing to protect their son from the person allegedly behind the bullying — fifth-grade […]

Events

9 h. ago Toronto tiki bar boat tours are about to kick off for summer

It may not be a trip to Hawaii, but it’s close. Palapa Tours is back for another year, launching its floating tiki bar boats on Toronto waters starting on May 3, 2025, and running seven days a week until September.The floating tiki bars have all the makings of a fun day or night out with friends: a fully licensed bar, an epic view of Toronto's skyline, and bumping music.For the 2025 season, there are a few new additions to Palapa Tours' lineup, including themed nights, monthly karaoke nights, and a romantic date night sunset experience."Palapa Tours was created to bring a slice of island life to Toronto," said the Palapa Tours team via a press release. "We're excited to return with even more ways for guests to enjoy the waterfront, unwind with friends, and create a vibe on the water this summer."The 90-minute cruise launches from HTO Park at 315 Queens Quay West and can be booked for one to 12 passengers for $90 per...

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9 h. ago Plus de 10 000 fichiers de la SAAQ sous la loupe de l’Autorité des marchés publics

Au jour 2 de la Commission Gallant, l’AMP a révélé avoir effectué plusieurs visites dans les bureaux de la SAAQ.

Other

11 h. ago LA Utility Returns to Muni Market for First Time Since Wildfires

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is returning to the municipal bond market with a $1 billion offering, roughly three months after shelving a sale in the immediate wake of historic wildfires that began burning in Southern California on Jan 7.

Events

12 h. ago Ontario's famous Cheltenham Badlands are opening for the season soon

Take a step back in time! One of Ontario’s most spectacular geological sights, the Cheltenham Badlands opens for the season next week. Here's what to know.You won't have to travel far to enjoy a day on the Badlands. This incredible sight is right in the GTA, located at 1739 Olde Base Line Road in Caledon.The beloved and popular attraction officially opens for the season on May 9, 2025.What are the Cheltenham Badlands?According to Ontario Heritage Trust, the badlands were first formed at the base of an ancient sea over 450 million years ago.The site is known as "one of the most recognizable and visited natural heritage landmarks in southern Ontario," and for good reason.There's nothing else quite like it anywhere in the province, and its history is equally fascinating.History of the Cheltenham BadlandsSpanning 36 acres, the badlands were first occupied by Ancestors of the Mississaugas of the Credit for hunting, fishing, and foraging.Then, fr...

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13 h. ago Doug Ford says he looks forward to working with Carney’s Liberals at ’crucial’ time

Ontario premier has urged new Liberal government to get infrastructure such as pipelines, highways and rail lines built

Transport

13 h. ago Anxious about the cost of having kids? Don’t get discouraged, experts say

The average cost of raising children is nearing $300,000, according to Statistics Canada — and that’s only up until 17 years old. Post-secondary education is not included, and how many 17 year olds are fully self-supporting? Having kids is more expensive than ever — inflation, housing and the cost of living are all in play […]

Society

14 h. ago London Eats: Deli offering soups, sandwiches set to open in downtown core

A new eatery serving sandwiches and soups inspired by New York City delis hopes to attract downtown London workers with "simplicity."

Other

14 h. ago More than 50,000 Los Angeles County workers take to picket lines for 2

LOS ANGELES (AP) — More than 50,000 Los Angeles County workers were on strike again Tuesday, closing libraries and disrupting administrative operations across the nation’s most populous county. The two-day walkout that began Monday followed failed negotiations with the county for a new contract after the last one expired in March, according to the Service […]

Society

16 h. ago United Steelworkers union congratulates Canada’s new Prime Minister, reaffirms urgent priorities for workers

TORONTO, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Marty Warren, Canadian National Director of the United Steelworkers union (USW), today issued the following statement: “On behalf of the 225,000 members of the United Steelworkers union across Canada, we extend our congratulations to Mark Carney on being elected as the next Prime Minister of Canada. Workers across […]

Politics

16 h. ago Opinion: Calgary is Canada’s housing engine, and we need to do more

You’ve likely heard that Calgary is growing at a record pace. As Calgarians, you likely feel it — when you take your kids to the leisure centre or when you’re driving or training to work, our city feels “busier.” That’s because 91,000 net new people moved to Calgary in the past year, and 83,000 the […]

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22 h. ago The ultimate edge that the Edmonton Oilers should hold over the Los Angeles Kings in The Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Edmonton Oilers are getting better every game. The real trick at this point in the season is can they get “good enough, fast enough” to survive their current series with the highly competitive Los Angeles Kings? We presently sit at 2-2. I do not want to take anything at all away from the Kings. They […]

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23 h. ago Election 2025: Edmonton Centre remains Liberal red after Olszewski victory

Edmonton Centre will remain Liberal red after Eleanor Olszewski won the seat by what appears to be a more than 3,000-vote margin on Monday night. Olszewski and Conservative candidate Sayid Ahmed traded the lead for much of the evening in what many anticipated would be a three-way race with NDP candidate Trisha Estabrooks, who finished […]

Politics

27 h. ago Oilers Notebook: Coach Kris Knoblauch coy on who's in net for Game 5, but they're riding Calvin Pickard

Pickard’s faced 69 shots in the last two games as the starter and has stopped the bleeding. He’ll be starting Game 5 in Los Angeles

Other

29 h. ago City of Winnipeg honours lost workers on National Day of Mourning

Canada's National Day of Mourning, marked annually on April 28, commemorates workers who have died or suffered injury on the job.

Society

31 h. ago Dozens richer after bags of cash totalling $300Gs fall from armoured truck in Chicago

Crowds rushed a Chicago-area street after bags of cash — containing about $300,000 — fell out of an armoured truck. Dozens of people were spotted “removing money from the scene and fleeing the area” by foot and in vehicles, according to the Oak Park Police Department. The money was stolen from a Brinks Home Security […]

Economics

31 h. ago 'It rips a hole': Calgary unions lay wreaths for workers who died on the job

The ceremony for the National Day of Mourning comes after 203 Albertans died on the job in 2024 — an all-time high, according to the Workers Compensation Board of Alberta

Society