2 h. ago ’JUST TRYING TO SURVIVE’: Some Ontarians still reeling from ice storm, power outages

ORILLIA — Prolonged power outages after spring storms could extend into next week in some Ontario communities, officials said Friday, as one Orillia-area resident described the aftermath of last weekend’s ice storm as a “war zone.” Hydro One’s latest update on electricity restoration came as Premier Doug Ford visited some of the areas hardest hit […]

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2 h. ago Royal Canadian Legion branch in downtown Calgary aims to raise funds with community dinner

The Royal Canadian Legion #1 branch is preparing to replace it's roof. However they are looking to Calgarians to help with costs as membership numbers continue to decline.

Other

3 h. ago Nuclear safety commission OKs construction of Ontario small modular reactor

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission has approved a plan by Ontario Power Generation to build a small modular reactor at the site of the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station.

Society

4 h. ago Explaining how the Saddledome staff will pull off Saturday’s Wranglers/Flames double

No pressure Wranglers, but a lot of hard-working people would really, really appreciate if you could avoid overtime Saturday. A regulation win would be ideal. For the first time in building history, the Saddledome will be playing host to an AHL/NHL double-header — the Wranglers facing the Ontario Reign in a matinee matchup, the Flames […]

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4 h. ago How will Saddledome staff will pull off Saturday’s Wranglers/Flames double

No pressure Wranglers, but a lot of hard-working people would really, really appreciate if you could avoid overtime Saturday. A regulation win would be ideal. For the first time in building history, the Saddledome will be playing host to an AHL/NHL double-header — the Wranglers facing the Ontario Reign in a matinee matchup, the Flames […]

Other

4 h. ago How will Saddledome staff pull off Saturday’s Wranglers/Flames double

No pressure Wranglers, but a lot of hard-working people would really, really appreciate if you could avoid overtime Saturday. A regulation win would be ideal. For the first time in building history, the Saddledome will be playing host to an AHL/NHL double-header — the Wranglers facing the Ontario Reign in a matinee matchup, the Flames […]

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4 h. ago Asphalt scammers use 'threats', high pressure tactics, allege southern Alberta victims

'They had an asphalt machine here. They had a packer, a roller and a bobcat. So it was quite the well put together theatre'

Events

5 h. ago Meta Plans Nearly $1 Billion Data Center Project in Wisconsin

Meta Platforms Inc. plans to spend nearly $1 billion on the development of a data center project in central Wisconsin, underscoring a larger effort from the social media giant to ramp up investments in AI and cloud infrastructure.

Economics

6 h. ago Trump wants NATO to spend 5% on defence. What do Canada party leaders say?

Federal party leaders and candidates in the upcoming election say they are committed to getting Canada to meet NATO's current defence spending target of two per cent of GDP.

Politics

6 h. ago Ford visits areas with prolonged power outages caused by ice storm in Ontario

ORILLIA — Prolonged power outages could linger into next week in remote Ontario communities after punishing spring storms, officials said, as Premier Doug Ford toured some hard-hit areas. During a stop in Orillia, Ford thanked hydro workers, volunteers and local officials for their ongoing efforts to restore power to tens of thousands of homes and […]

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6 h. ago Invasive plant is taking over Ontario but you can help by killing and eating it

The arrival of warm weather has many Ontario residents thinking about gardening season, but your outdoor spaces may already be harbouring a dangerous invasive species known as garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata).But, while this species is capable of choking out native plant life and causing widespread ecological damage, you can do your part by incorporating invasive garlic mustard into a tasty dish.People will say you can't make your problems go away by shoveling in more calories, but this might actually be one instance of a problem we can literally eat our way to fixing.What is garlic mustard and how did it get here?As its name suggests, the plant is an edible herb that offers up a distinctive smell similar to garlic when crushed, though it was this very culinary use that directly led to the havoc this invasive weed is now wreaking on Ontario's natural ecosystems.First introduced to North America from Europe in the 1800s, the plant quickly made the leap from garden pots to the wild...

Events

7 h. ago Ontario man charged in alleged theft of Texas Republican Party data

Officials say the stolen data contained personal information and was allegedly distributed online and made available for downloading

Culture

7 h. ago Buyers offering way under asking price for homes in most parts of Toronto area

Despite a small surge just before the official start of spring, bidding activity on homes in the GTA largely seized up in March thanks to the ongoing trade war between Canada and the U.S. These economic and political uncertainties have convinced many prospective buyers to put their dreams of homeownership on hold, and as a result, homes in certain areas of the GTA are seeing bids well below their listing prices. A recent analysis by the digital real estate platform Wahi compared the differences between list and sold prices in roughly 400 neighbourhoods across the GTA. At the end of each month, the platform compares the differences between median list and sold prices to determine whether neighbourhoods are in overbidding or underbidding territory. Source: Wahi.Data was sourced from Information Technology Systems Ontario (ITSO) and the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB).According to the report, approximately 20 per cent of GTA neighbourhoods with at le...

Economics

8 h. ago Bill Murray clashes with pushy fan: ‘ATTACK ME LIKE THAT AGAIN’

Bill Murray confronted a fan invading his personal space while leaving a movie theatre in New York City. In a video shot last month that has now gone viral, the Ghostbusters star is seen walking away with another man right behind him near an escalator at the theatre. The man appears to trip Murray from […]

Sport

9 h. ago Prince Andrew’s damaged reputation led to links with Chinese man accused of spying, documents show

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s semi-secret immigration court on Friday released further documents suggesting that Prince Andrew became entangled with a suspected Chinese spy because he was desperate to rebuild his reputation after a disastrous 2019 interview with the BBC. The Special Immigration Appeals Commission released the witness statement of royal aide Dominic Hampshire, who helped […]

Events

9 h. ago Ontario woman charged after potential rental tenants lose $54K: police

A former apartment superintendent faces charges after allegedly collecting $54,000 in rent deposits for non-existent apartments in Toronto.

Economics

9 h. ago Oshawa man charged in alleged theft of Texas Republican Party data

An Ontario man is facing charges in an alleged theft and leak of Texas Republican Party data in 2021. The U.S. Department of Justice says the 37-old-man from Oshawa was arrested last week and is facing charges under Canadian law. It says the accused gained unauthorized access to a third-party hosting company’s computer system to […]

Culture

10 h. ago Cowboys Park improvements struck wrong chord with Blues Festival organizers

It was in early February that Calgary International Blues festival producer Cindy McLeod received a map from the city detailing significant changes coming to Cowboys Park. The annual outdoor music festival was to run from July 31 to Aug. 3 at the venue on the west edge of downtown — the same location where it […]

Culture

10 h. ago ‘This was sprung on us’: Festival organizers feel bulldozed by Cowboys Park transformation

It was in early February that Calgary International Blues festival producer Cindy McLeod received a map from the city detailing significant changes coming to Cowboys Park. The annual outdoor music festival was to run from July 31 to Aug. 3 at the venue on the west edge of downtown — the same location where it […]

Culture

12 h. ago Europe and Canada say they’ll spend more on defense, but are cool on US demands

BRUSSELS (AP) — European NATO allies and Canada on Friday said they are willing to ramp up defense spending but are cool on American demands for the size of their military budgets, particularly given U.S. President Donald Trump’s readiness to draw closer to Russian leader Vladimir Putin. U.S. allies have spent billions of dollars more […]

Economics