56 m. ago COSCIENS Biopharma Inc. Announces Receipt of Management Cease Trade Order

TORONTO, ONTARIO, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — COSCIENS Biopharma Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCI) (TSX: CSCI) (“COSCIENS” or the “Company”), a life science company which develops and commercializes a diversified portfolio of cosmeceutical, nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products, today announces further to its news release of March 19, 2025 (the “Default Announcement”) that its application to the […]

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1 hour ago ’JFK’ director Oliver Stone calls for a reinvestigation of Kennedy’s 1963 assassination

Oscar-winning director Oliver Stone, whose 1991 film “JFK” portrayed President John F. Kennedy’s assassination as the work of a shadowy government conspiracy, called Tuesday for a new congressional investigation of the killing during a hearing that aired conspiracy theories about it.  The freewheeling hearing of the House Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets, […]

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2 h. ago Manitoba RCMP search turns up guns, other contraband at Pinaymootang First Nation

Five people were arrested Monday after a home in Pinaymootang First Nation was searched as part of an ongoing investigation, Manitoba RCMP say.

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3 h. ago Respilean Review (BREAKING NEWS): Why Thousands Are Calling It the Natural Lung Breakthrough of 2025

DENVER, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a world where we measure everything—from step counts to calories—there’s one thing we rarely track until it’s already compromised: our lung health. With pollution rising, allergens becoming more aggressive, and the post-viral era leaving millions with lingering shortness of breath, it’s no surprise that demand for natural […]

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3 h. ago Les joueurs d'une équipe de l'OHL punis sévèrement après avoir provoqué le chaos dans une salle de cinéma

Les joueurs des IceDogs de Niagara, de la Ligue de l'Ontario (OHL), ont été punis de façon sévère et, surtout, peu orthodoxe.

Culture

4 h. ago MPs get annual April Fool’s Day pay raise but poll says Canadians aren’t laughing

Almost 80 per cent of Canadians oppose the increase according to Leger poll results

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4 h. ago ‘Completely unattainable’: Homeownership elusive for most young Ontarians, report finds

Homeownership is now "completely unattainable" in many Ontario cities, a new report warns, as young people turn to rentals and affordability hits 20-year-low.

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4 h. ago Ontario man suing police after sex assault, exploitation charges stayed

A former private school principal in Brampton is suing a Peel Regional Police officer and the police force after sexual assault and exploitation charges against him were stayed. 

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4 h. ago OPINION: Ford must fight the carbon tax on Ontario industries

Premier Doug Ford is the only thing standing between Prime Minister Mark Carney’s hidden industrial carbon tax and the people of Ontario. Carney dropped the consumer carbon tax to zero. That’s a good thing because that carbon tax punishes people for driving to work and heating their homes. Getting rid of that tax saves people […]

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5 h. ago Ontario parents, advocates call for more supports for special needs students

Parents of children with special needs who have run away from school, the Ontario Autism Coalition are calling for more supports to ensure kids' safety.

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5 h. ago Gluco6 Reviews (DOCTOR INVESTIGATED): Is This Blood Sugar Breakthrough Too Good to Be True?

DENVER, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — If you’ve been battling unstable blood sugar, low energy, relentless sugar cravings, or that creeping weight gain that won’t budge — you’re not alone. Millions are searching for a way to support healthy glucose levels without relying on harsh medications or restrictive diets. That’s where the buzz around […]

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5 h. ago Ontario residents will get payments from the government next week

Good news for people living in Ontario: your monthly Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) payment will arrive soon.Many residents will see an OTB deposit in their accounts in just over a week, on April 10.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 mix of three payments: the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, the Northern Ontario Energy Credit, and the Ontario Sales Tax Credit.You should be eligible for at least one of the three of the aforementioned credits to receive money.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 private school residence in 202...

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6 h. ago Fire kills New York cat sanctuary founder and dozens of animals he rescued

A fire burned down a Long Island cat shelter, killing its founder, who lived there, and at least 59 of the felines he rescued, authorities said. The fire at the Happy Cat Sanctuary in the hamlet of Medford was reported shortly after 7 a.m. Monday. The cause is under investigation. The body of founder Christopher […]

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6 h. ago Hawaii doctor allegedly FaceTimed son, admitting he tried to push wife off cliff

According to his wife, Gerhardt Konig suggested hiking in Honolulu along a trail with 'narrow ridge sections with steep drop-offs on both sides.'

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6 h. ago Ontario to spend $35M to help rebuild Shaw Festival’s Royal George Theatre

Ontario to spend $35 million to help rebuild the Royal George Theatre in Niagara, with plans from the tourism minister to make the region "Las Vegas" of the North.

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7 h. ago 'There will be winners and losers:' OCDSB boundary changes will affect real estate prices

Buyers are pulling out of deals and sellers are losing tens of thousands as buyers seek homes near the 'best' schools, say realtors.

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7 h. ago Body cam video, 911 call offers new details in fatal Ontario impaired driving case

New details emerged Monday in the case of a man charged with impaired operation causing death. Here is what played out in a downtown Toronto courtroom.

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7 h. ago CRIME SCENE: Man charged after gun, over $300,000 in drugs allegedly seized

A 26-year-old Toronto man has been charged with 14 offences after cops allege a handgun and more than $300,000 worth of drugs were seized. Toronto Police say on Sunday around 4 p.m. they investigated a male suspect believed to be in possession of a firearm and arrested him in the Jane Street and Woolner Avenue […]

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7 h. ago Ontario among provinces getting minimum wage increase in 2025

Many Canadians entering the workforce are likely to get a pay bump as the minimum wage in certain provinces is set to increase in 2025.Today, the federal minimum wage has been raised to keep pace with inflation, going up 45 cents to $17.75. This raise applies to employees and interns working in the federally regulated private sector, including businesses like banks, telecom companies and interprovincial air, marine, rail and road transportation.Many provinces also increase their hourly amount in the spring and summer, while others do so in the fall. Some provinces might not raise it at all.According to the government, if the minimum wage in a province or territory is higher than the federal number, federally regulated employers must apply the higher rate.Last year, some workers in Canada saw bumps in their paycheques after several provinces raised their minimum wage.Here's what minimum wage rates look like across the country and when some Canadians can expect another raise.British C...

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7 h. ago These were the best April Fools' Day pranks in Ontario this year

If you haven't caught on yet, it's officially April Fools' Day 2025 in Toronto, and as anticipated, many local attractions, businesses, and restaurants are taking to social media in hopes of pranking their followers and customers.From unrealistic moves to head-scratching and custom-made drinks for your four-legged friends, here are our picks for the best April Fools' Day pranks that tricked people in Toronto this year.Canada's Wonderland relocationDid you hear? Canada's Wonderland is relocating! Well, not actually, but plenty of people fell for this prank posted by the amusement park's social team this morning.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Canada's Wonderland (@canadaswonderland)The team joked that the park will be relocating to Wonder Island in 2031, a custom-built island located right by downtown Toronto. One person even asked if the amusement park would be providing a...

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