3 h. ago Raymond J. de Souza: In part, the Easter story is one of victory over tyrants

The scriptures' chronicling of the resurrection of Jesus Christ gives hope to a world where inflated bullies continue to wreak havoc on those within their grip

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17 h. ago Saturday wildfire prompts closure of Anthony Henday Drive near Sherwood Park

"The fire is spreading rapidly, aided by current wind conditions, and more closures are to be expected. The public is asked to please avoid the area and plan your travels accordingly."

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17 h. ago Anthony Henday Drive reopens after Saturday grass fire near Sherwood Park

"The fire is spreading rapidly, aided by current wind conditions, and more closures are to be expected. The public is asked to please avoid the area and plan your travels accordingly."

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18 h. ago MOBLAND: How global organized crime came to call Canada home

The problem first emerged during Stephen Harper's Conservative government, but it accelerated rapidly under the Justin Trudeau Liberals

Events

20 h. ago New York Rangers fire coach Peter Laviolette after missing playoffs

The New York Rangers fired coach Peter Laviolette on Saturday in the aftermath of missing the playoffs. The move made by general manager Chris Drury came after the Rangers missed the playoffs, the result of a lost season during which they massively underachieved preseason expectations following a trip to the Eastern Conference final last year. […]

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21 h. ago Hausse record de l’inflation alimentaire: aucune section de l’épicerie n’est épargnée

Statistique Canada a révélé que l’inflation alimentaire avait connu une hausse record au cours du mois de mars.

Economics

29 h. ago On the Brink: Ontario mom ‘one bill away from paying to go back to work’

Cheyenne Allen says 20 years ago, owning a home and living off two incomes would’ve been stable, but ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, things have changed.

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36 h. ago Blue Jays making it count as win over M’s moves them four games over .500 for first time since 2023

It was during a mid-March conversation in the heart of the grind portion of spring training that Blue Jays manager John Schneider articulated what he expected from his team in 2025. “What we’ve been stressing is that it’s nine against one,” Schneider said that day in Dunedin, Fla. “So what is your role on a […]

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43 h. ago Woman dies from being hit by vehicle in Sherwood Park Mall parking lot

A 60-year-old woman died Thursday afternoon after a vehicle caught on a median and trying to get unstuck accelerated too quickly and hit her, according to Strathcona County RCMP.

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45 h. ago COP30 President Expects China to Set ‘Ambitious’ Climate Targets

After a week of meetings in Beijing, the man running global climate negotiations this year says he expects China to set ambitious targets and help contribute to a successful summit even after the US abandoned the process.

Society

45 h. ago Man presumed drowned off Wreck Beach after rescue attempt by bystander

Divers on a hovercraft and two rigid-hull inflatable boats from the Kitsilano Coast Guard station searched the waters, but did not find the man, who is presumed drowned.

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61 h. ago Japan’s Inflation Quickens as Rice Prices Gain Most in 50 Years

Japan’s consumer inflation picked up last month, bolstered in part by surging rice prices, supporting the central bank’s stance on a gradual rate hike path before US tariff measures clouded the economic outlook.

Economics

65 h. ago eXp World Holdings to Announce First Quarter 2025 Results on May 6, 2025

Management to discuss first quarter 2025 results and host investor Q&A at virtual event BELLINGHAM, Wash., April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI), the holding company for eXp Realty®, FrameVR.io and SUCCESS® Enterprises, today announced it expects to report its first quarter 2025 financial results on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.  […]

Culture

66 h. ago PWHL expected to announce Vancouver expansion team next week

A source confirmed earlier this week that the Professional Women's Hockey League would soon be announcing a Vancouver team, likely to play at the Pacific Coliseum.

Other

66 h. ago Q&A: Answering important questions about tax fraud in Toronto's construction industry

Construction in Toronto is a huge business — a $1-billion business, to be exact. With so much money flowing into this industry, there are plenty of contractors looking to keep some cash for themselves at the expense of workers' rights.Being paid off the books in cash is one of the oldest practices in the business, and it's a strategy some contractors use to evade taxes. Importantly, this common practice results in an "underground economy" where GTA workers have fewer rights on job sites — impacting their safety and equitable pay.This practice is so widespread that, for many general contractors, it quietly becomes an understood expectation. So much so that not only do we see it on GTA housing projects, but even workers on government-funded capital projects like bridges and highways are being paid in cash under the table.Stopping the fraudThe scale of this issue, and the general knowledge gap amongst the p...

Economics

67 h. ago Mitel Receives Court Approval of its Restructuring Plan, Clearing the Path to Capitalize on the Hybrid Market Opportunity

Company is expected to emerge from the restructuring process within the current calendar quarter with significantly reduced debt, improved capital structure, and renewed strategic focus on hybrid communications SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Mitel Networks Corporation, (together with certain affiliates, “Mitel” or “the Company”), a global leader in business communications, today announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court […]

Economics

68 h. ago Sentence expected in fiery Peace Arch border crash that killed B.C. pastor

Gurbinder Singh, 40, pleaded not guilty in 2024 to dangerous driving causing death in the explosive collision that left Pastor Tom Cheung dead on May 2, 2019.

Events

68 h. ago Liberty Energy Sees US Oil Activity Holding Firm With Prices Above $60

Liberty Energy Inc., one of the biggest US fracking companies, expects most producers to stick with their production plans as long as crude prices can hang on near current levels.

Economics

2 d. ago Exclusive Resorts Appoints Two New Board Members to Accelerate Strategic Growth as an Integrated Luxury Lifestyle Platform

Geoffroy van Raemdonck and Jeff Wong join board as the private club expands its branded residential offerings and investments in best-in-class technology. DENVER — Exclusive Resorts, the members-only club catering to ultra-high-net-worth individuals, has named two seasoned executives to its board of directors: Geoffroy van Raemdonck, former Chief Executive Officer of Neiman Marcus Group, and […]

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2 d. ago Rigaku and SPERA PHARMA Initiate Strategic Partnership to Advanced Pharmaceutical Development

TOKYO — Rigaku Corporation, a Group company of Rigaku Holdings Corporation (headquarters: Akishima, Tokyo; CEO: Jun Kawakami; hereinafter “Rigaku”), and SPERA PHARMA, Inc. (headquarters: Osaka; President & Representative Director: Keitaro Iwaki; hereinafter “SPERA PHARMA”) have initiated a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating and transforming pharmaceutical development by leveraging the two companies’ cutting-edge technologies and extensive […]

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