4 h. ago OCUFA Welcomes Investments in Research and Innovation Projects in Ontario

Toronto, ON, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA) commends today’s announcement by the Ontario government of $75 million investment in 162 vital research projects across the province. This funding, allocated through the Early Researcher Awards and the Ontario Research Fund, acknowledges the pivotal role of Ontario’s publicly-funded […]

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4 h. ago Guns used in death of Toronto boy hit by stray bullet shown to jury at murder trial

Two Glock 19 handguns which were used in the fatal shooting of 12-year-old Dante Andreatta were shown to a jury on Friday. He was killed by a stray bullet in Toronto.

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5 h. ago «Si j’avais un gun, je te tirerais»: le candidat bloquiste Jeff Boudreault affirme avoir reçu une menace de mort

Le comédien Jeff Boudreault, qui est aussi candidat pour le Bloc Québécois, aurait reçu une menace de mort de la part d'un électeur.

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5 h. ago WARMINGTON: Man fatally shot by cops for pointing a gun had done this before

Thirty-year-old Daniel Dolan had a long criminal record of violence, three guns prohibitions and other issues

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5 h. ago Iconic Ontario Place sign demolished as wholesale destruction continues

Another recognizable vestige of Ontario Place has been reduced to scrap as the provincial government presses forward with its controversial redevelopment of the former waterfront attraction.Demolition crews recently tore up the iconic welcome tower and sign at the former entrance to what was once a bustling hive of activity.The demolition comes just a month shy of the 54th anniversary of Ontario Place's May 22, 1971, opening.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by kotsy (@itsonlykotsy)Local photographer Kotsy has documented the demolition of Ontario Place via aerial drone-captured footage and stills since the wholesale destruction began in earnest last October.In the months since, Ontario Place's west island has been cleared of buildings along with connecting bridges as crews continue to erase the former attraction from the map ahead of a controversial redevelopment.Doug Ford's ...

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5 h. ago HUNTER: Toronto Police Association wants politicians to keep ‘violent idiots’ in prison

How are things going for the cops? On Sunday, Toronto officers shot a 16-year-old boy after he pulled a gun and began shooting during a routine traffic stop in North York. The kid died in hospital Tuesday. More? On Thursday, two Peel Regional Police officers fired their guns at an armed man with a history […]

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6 h. ago RICK VAIVE: In praise of the blue line’s unsung heroes and Leafs excellent work in faceoff circle

The Toronto Sun welcomes former Toronto captain and three-time 50-goal winger Rick Vaive for our 2025 Maple Leafs playoff coverage.

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26 h. ago ‘Machinery of evil’: Amsterdam mayor apologizes for city’s role in the Holocaust

'The Amsterdam government, when it came down to it, was not heroic, not determined and not merciful. And it let its Jewish residents down terribly'

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29 h. ago ‘Celestial smiley face’: Saturn, Venus and moon set to align in space emoji

Start your Friday morning with a smile from the cosmos.

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33 h. ago Trump says baby bonuses are a ‘good idea.’ Can cash boost birth rates?

The Trump administration is reportedly exploring ways to reverse America’s declining birthrate by offering incentives for larger families, potentially including a baby bonus.

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36 h. ago Man charged after fake gun flashed at group in London parking lot

Charges have been laid after London police responded to a report of a man with a gun in the city’s north end early Tuesday, police say. At around 1 a.m., a group of men was in a parking garage in the 700 block of Kipps Lane, near the intersection of Adelaide Street North, when they […]

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38 h. ago MARTIN: Senseless killing shattered community’s sense of safety

Ethan Enns-Goneau's killing would have shattered any sense of security residents in the picturesque mountain town had come to enjoy while welcoming visitors from the world-over every year

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39 h. ago India’s Water Treaty Suspension Spells Risk for Pakistan’s Farms

India’s unprecedented move to suspend a water-sharing pact in response to a gun attack in Kashmir earlier this week threatens to hurt crops and power generation in Pakistan, just as temperatures begin to rise sharply in the pre-monsoon summer.

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39 h. ago Kelly McParland: Carney, Poilievre talk fiscal prudence, but offer the opposite

Liberal and Conservative campaigns are not what they claim to be

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52 h. ago New Canadian Blood Services centre opens in Edmonton next week, welcoming donors and community support

More than two decades after a skydiving accident left him hospitalized for weeks, Aaron Gautreau is still giving back to the system that supported him. Being a familiar face at Canadian Blood Services donor centres, Gautreau has donated blood and plasma 187 times and counting. The accident happened in August 2003 near Lake Eden, just […]

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54 h. ago ‘No evidence’ woman accused of murder knew OPP officer would be fatally shot: Defence

A woman co-accused of murder in the 2022 death of a provincial police officer was used as an “unwitting shield” by the shooter, her defence lawyer claimed Wednesday, arguing there’s no evidence she knew shots would be fired or that the shooter had a gun. Ontario Provincial Police Const. Grzegorz Pierzchala was shot on Dec. […]

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69 h. ago Toxic invasive plant blooming across Ontario could harm you and your pets

With the spring season now in full swing in Ontario, a striking blue plant is appearing in gardens, lawns, and even wooded areas, and while it may look beautiful, the early spring flower is an invasive species that can be toxic to pets and humans if consumed.Originally native to Russia, Siberian Squill (or Scilla) was first introduced to North America as an ornamental plant. Its vibrant blue-violet flowers and ability to thrive in various conditions made it a favourite among gardeners; however, its ability to spread rapidly negatively impacts other local native plant species.The plant's flowers first appear slightly bell-shaped, and these nodding flowers open to be about one inch wide. Flowers can be identified by their six blue petals with a darker stripe down the middle of each petal, and basal leaves that are grass-like and hairless. Following bloom, green and bumpy seed pods form, turning brown once mature.Photo: Dajra/Shutterstock.comThe cold-hardy plant is one of the ...

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3 d. ago Robots race humans for 1st time in world debut of humanoid half

While the 12,000 human participants followed conventional rules and needed to stop at water stations, the 21 machine 'runners' needed battery swap pit stops.

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3 d. ago Cincinnati freshman football player Jeremiah Kelly dies unexpectedly at his residence

Cincinnati football player Jeremiah Kelly died unexpectedly at his residence early Tuesday, the athletic department announced. The school did not disclose a cause of death, and the city of Cincinnati police department did not immediately return a message. “The Bearcats football family is heartbroken by the sudden loss of this outstanding young man,” coach Scott […]

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3 d. ago FUTURE FLAMES: Five Wranglers under pressure to perform in AHL playoffs

The Calgary Wranglers face Coachella Valley in the first round of AHL playoffs. Which of the Baby Flames will we be watching most closely?

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