99 m. ago Pope Francis emerges from convalescence on Easter, draws cheers with popemobile tour

Pope Francis has sharply cut back his workload as he follows doctors' orders of two months of convalescence and respiratory therapy to improve his lung function.

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3 h. ago Strollers and other baby products will get more expensive — and harder to find — with tariffs

Sam Rutledge and his wife have a baby due in mid-July, so they thought they had a few more months to research and buy the gear they’ll need. But President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement in early April turned the couple’s slow walk into a sprint. In the past few weeks, they’ve bought two strollers, a […]

Economics

3 h. ago Toronto urges residents to cut night lights to save millions of migratory birds

Toronto is dimming its lights to help save migrating birds. Turning off unnecessary lights at night can help prevent fatal window collisions this spring.

Economics

12 h. ago Blue Jays’ Jose Berrios takes exception to Seattle Mariners relaying pitching signals

Even though 30 months have elapsed and the rosters have been altered since they met in the 2022 American League wild-card series, there still are bitter feelings between the Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners. That was evident in an emotional afternoon at Rogers Centre on Saturday when Blue Jays starter Jose Berrios scolded Seattle […]

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15 h. ago Former Blue Jays closer Romano getting rocked in first season with Phillies

PHILADELPHIA — Jordan Romano says his right arm felt the best it had in a long time — the two-time All-Star closer even hit 99.8 mph on a four-seam fastball. The Marlins just hit him — rocked him, actually — much, much harder. The Phillies’ eight-inning rout turned close in the ninth once Romano was […]

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16 h. ago Parkside Dr. speed camera cut down for fourth time in five months

A speed camera along Parkside Dr. that has generated an estimated $7 million for the city was cut down for the fourth time in five months. Safe Parkside Co-Chair Faraz Gholizadeh said the latest vandalism leaves this stretch of road, with residential homes on the east side and High Park on the west side, with […]

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16 h. ago Will Oilers' Arvidsson finally be on winning side in this Kings clash?

If you can’t beat ’em, do what Viktor Arvidsson is trying this year. By the time the 32-year-old Swedish forward joined the Los Angeles Kings for the 2021-22 season, they had already begun a trend that’s seen them fall to the Edmonton Oilers in the opening round of the NHL playoffs year after year. He […]

Sport

17 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Poll shows fear a major motivator steering Canada toward disastrous fourth Liberal term

This week, Postmedia and the pollsters Leger released the most disturbing poll of the federal campaign so far. No, not one showing the Liberals under Mark Carney with a double-digit lead. I never believed those polls anyway. I believe the Liberals are ahead, for now. And so long as the Liberals can keep distracting voters […]

Politics

17 h. ago OPINION: Earth Day reality check shows Canada’s air quality is excellent

On Dec. 1, 1962, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers met the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the 50th Grey Cup at Toronto’s Exhibition Stadium. During the game, a mass of thick fog rolled ashore from Lake Ontario, severely limiting on-field visibility and forcing the CFL to suspend play with less than 10 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter (the game […]

Culture

20 h. ago Members of burned L.A. church carry cross through devastated neighbourhood

Pastor led 102-year-old Community United Methodist Church for barely six months when it burned to the ground in January wildfire

Events

21 h. ago Pierre Poilievre says full platform coming ‘soon’ after Liberals, NDP release costed campaign plans

Advance polls continue through Monday, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. local time.

Economics

21 h. ago Almost 2 million people voted on 1st day of advance polls: Elections Canada

Advance polls continue through Monday, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. local time.

Politics

22 h. ago Putin announces temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, Russia and Ukraine swap prisoners

According to the Kremlin, the ceasefire will last from 6 p.m. Moscow time on Saturday to midnight following Easter Sunday.

Events

22 h. ago FOREVER FRIEND: ‘Playful and sweet’ Oswald the rabbit ready for adoption

Oswald the bunny is ready to hop into your life permanently this Easter weekend. The 14-month-old Lionhead/American rabbit was brought into Toronto Humane Society in February during the cold by a concerned citizen after he and two other rabbits were found on the DVP trail under the Bloor and Danforth bridge. “He’s the cutest,” THS […]

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23 h. ago Russian President Vladimir Putin announces Easter ceasefire in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, the Kremlin said Saturday. According to the Kremlin, the ceasefire will last from 6 p.m. Moscow time (1500 GMT) on Saturday to midnight (2100 GMT) following Easter Sunday. “Guided by humanitarian considerations, today from 18:00 to 00:00 from Sunday to Monday, the Russian side […]

Events

23 h. ago Putin announces Easter ceasefire as Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of POWs

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine starting Saturday, citing humanitarian reasons, as Russia and Ukraine swapped hundreds of captured soldiers in the largest exchange since Moscow’s full-scale invasion started over three years ago. According to the Kremlin, the ceasefire will last from 6 p.m. Moscow time (1500 GMT) on Saturday […]

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24 h. ago ‘Feels empowering:’ New Canadians excited to cast ballots in federal election

New Canadians like Naiwen Cao are excited to vote for the first time, with new data showing that 92% of new Canadians intend to vote this upcoming election.

Politics

25 h. ago Playoff Preview: Edmonton Oilers look to make it 4 straight vs. L.A.

Bring on the Kings. Again. In what’s quickly becoming a tale as old as time in the Pacific Division, Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers are opening the NHL playoffs against Anze Kopitar and the Los Angeles Kings. And with an entire slate of 82 regular-season games full of ups and downs under their belts, […]

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27 h. ago DEAR ABBY: Grandmother thinks toddler should be more responsible

DEAR ABBY: I have a 16-month-old who has recently learned to walk. My mom was watching him one day a week while I worked part-time, but she ultimately decided it was too much stress on her back and said she could no longer lift him. Lately, she has been telling me I need to “train” […]

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29 h. ago Watson: In a time of crisis, we all need to think differently

We must eliminate interprovincial trade barriers and invest in our next generation of startups. But first, we must take care of the basics — including here in Carleton riding.

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