80 m. ago Some residents advised to leave as fire rages in vacant factory

ST. THOMAS – A raging fire in a vacant factory sent thick black plumes of smoke into the air and drew onlookers from across the city on Monday. The fire at the former Weatherhead Co. of Canada Ltd. plant at 100 Woodworth Ave. began at about 4 p.m. About 50 to 60 St. Thomas firefighters […]

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5 h. ago Silver Lake Lines Up $2 Billion Debt Financing for Altera Deal

A group of banks is providing Silver Lake Management $2 billion in debt for its acquisition of a 51% stake in programmable chips unit Altera from Intel Corp., according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Economics

6 h. ago Young people excited to cast ballots at U of A advance federal election polling station

At the University of Alberta, students can vote in their home ridings, no matter where they are in Canada

Politics

17 h. ago US, Iran Set to Meet in Rome for Next Round of Nuclear Talks

The US and Iran are expected to hold their second round of nuclear talks on Saturday in Rome, according to people familiar with the matter, following their first meeting in years in Oman over the weekend.

Science

20 h. ago Clariant Explores Ways to Boost Valuation After Slump, Sources Say

Clariant AG is exploring ways to boost its share price after the chemical producer lost roughly half its value over the past three years, people with knowledge of the matter said.

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41 h. ago Adam Pankratz: Like it or not, Canada’s economy is tied to the U.S.

Despite Trump's grand performances, the U.S. will remain our number one ally and trading partner no matter what we do

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41 h. ago Patrice Dutil: Why Thomas D’Arcy McGee matters now more than ever

He had a bold vision of Canada as a strong nation that would protect itself from American threats. He was murdered for his efforts

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53 h. ago Regardless of opponent, Calgary Flames need to win out in playoff race

Honestly, the opponent doesn’t matter. Not anymore. If anyone had glanced at the Calgary Flames’ remaining schedule a few days ago, they probably would have picked out Sunday’s matchup with the San Jose Sharks as they easiest game they had left in the chase for a playoff spot. The Sharks are in last place, after […]

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54 h. ago Federal election: Protest held at Conservative candidate's campaign office

An estimated crowd of roughly 200 protested on Saturday at the campaign office of Elgin-St. Thomas-London South Conservative candidate Andrew Lawton, who has drawn fire for past comments he addressed earlier in the campaign. Photos by LFP’s Dale Carruthers

Politics

2 d. ago Player Grades: Injury eruption as Edmonton Oilers clinch against San Jose Sharks

Ugh. More injuries. At this point in the season, aside from locking down a playoff spot, what matters? Not much. Edmonton clinched a playoff spot with a 4-2 win over the San Jose Sharks. But Mattias Ekholm went out in the first, Zach Hyman in the second. The Grade A shots were 19 for the […]

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2 d. ago Lost Toronto hotel was a den of Confederate spies during U.S. Civil War

While it's hard to imagine Front Street without the iconic Royal York Hotel, that plot of land was still home to Toronto's favourite hotel — just not how you think.The Queen's Hotel was a town staple, becoming the most popular and modern hotel in Toronto during its time.But, while it featured many prominent names, the Queen's legacy is also marred with the stains of the Confederacy.Before it was the Queen's HotelThat prime real estate along Front street was originally slated to be a series of row houses designed by John Howard — the man who would later give High Park to the city.But, in 1856, a hotelier named Patrick Sword renovated the building into a hotel — dubbed the Sword's Hotel ( or Swords' Hotel, or Swords Hotel, depending on which references you're pulling from, because proper grammar clearly hadn’t been invented yet).Original plans for the Sword's HotelBecause most of the people who booked hotels were government officials, when the colonial cap...

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3 d. ago LEAFS NOTES: Berube expects ‘another level’ from Calle Jarnkrok

For another practice at least, Calle Jarnkrok was in the Maple Leafs’ top six. Whether Jarnkrok should be on a line with centre John Tavares and William Nylander for the longer term is debatable, but what matters most is that Leafs coach Craig Berube is fine with using the veteran winger there when he sees […]

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3 d. ago Musk Buyouts Poised to Hit US’s $400 Billion Green Energy Bank

The Energy Department’s $400 billion green bank and clean energy funding office are set to be among the hardest hit in a second round of voluntary employee buyouts as part of Elon Musk’s effort to cull the size of the federal government, according to people familiar with the matter.

Economics

3 d. ago Europe Seeks to Present Trump With Ukraine Force Plan in Weeks

The UK and France are planning to present Donald Trump with a comprehensive plan for a post-war “reassurance force” in Ukraine that they hope will persuade the US president to commit to security guarantees for Kyiv, according to people familiar with the matter.

Economics

3 d. ago Patrick Roy prend une partie du blâme après une humiliante défaite des Islanders

Après une humiliante défaite des Islanders, l'entraîneur-chef estime avoir mal géré ses gardiens de but

Culture

3 d. ago Putin Is Likely to Meet Witkoff as Trump Envoy Arrives in Russia

President Vladimir Putin is likely to meet with US special envoy Steve Witkoff who arrived in Russia on Friday, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.

Politics

3 d. ago Putin Is Likely to Meet Witkoff as Trump Envoy Visits Russia

President Vladimir Putin is likely to meet with US special envoy Steve Witkoff who arrived in Russia on Friday, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.

Politics

3 d. ago Hong Kong’s Citybus Owners Seek to Syndicate $361 Million Loan

Owners of Hong Kong’s Citybus Ltd., known for its yellow-colored double decker fleets in the Asian financial hub, are seeking to syndicate a HK$2.8 billion ($361 million) loan, according to people familiar with the matter.

Economics

4 d. ago 2 men die on Savary Island after house collapses on top of them during renovation

Powell River RCMP said that on April 6 at approximately 2 p.m., they received a report that two people were trapped under a house on Patricia Crescent.

Events

4 d. ago It’s time for Canada to seize opportunities that play to its strengths, says RBC CEO

Canada cannot 'fall back to where we were as a country' no matter what happens next, says Dave McKay

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