35 m. ago Former Alberta cabinet minister calls government health contract probe ’whitewashing’

Peter Guthrie, a former UCP MLA wrote a public letter criticizing the investigation into health care contracts as too narrow

Politics

54 m. ago Former UCP cabinet minister calls Alberta government health contract probe ‘whitewashing’

Peter Guthrie quit Danielle Smith's cabinet and was later expelled from the governing United Conservative caucus.

Politics

78 m. ago Sex assault accuser’s roommate testifies at Weinstein retrial

NEW YORK (AP) — Hovering in the doorway of her roommate’s bedroom one evening in July 2006, TV production assistant Miriam Haley said Harvey Weinstein — her boss — had forcibly performed oral sex on her, her then-roommate testified Thursday at the ex-movie mogul’s retrial. “I said, ‘Miriam, that sounds like rape. I think you […]

Events

2 h. ago HealthPRO Canada and the CAN Health Network Join Forces to Accelerate Procurement of Made

New partnership supports Canadian innovators, strengthens healthcare, and expands market access opportunities. Oakville, ON, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HealthPRO Canada, the country’s national group contracting provider for healthcare, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with the CAN Health Network (CAN Health) to accelerate the adoption and procurement of innovative, made-in-Canada healthcare solutions.     […]

Science

2 h. ago Jay Leno says becoming wife Mavis’ caregiver is ‘what love is’

Jay Leno is opening up about how the past year has changed since he was granted conservatorship of wife Mavis Leno following her dementia diagnosis. In April 2024, the former Tonight Show host was granted control of their joint estate after a court filing revealed that she “sometimes does not” recognize him and does not […]

Transport

3 h. ago ’SNL’ to close out 50th season with Scarlett Johansson and Bad Bunny

NEW YORK — “Saturday Night Live” will close out its epic 50th season with Scarlett Johansson as host and Bad Bunny as musical guest. NBC announced the lineup for its final three shows on Thursday, with Johansson and Bad Bunny headlining the May 17 show. The final show has in recent years gotten lots of […]

Transport

3 h. ago Toronto's foremost cherry blossom expert is getting honoured by Japan

Toronto's most iconic cherry blossom expert is getting his well-deserved flowers as he receives a special honour from Matsunaga Takeshi, Consul-General of Japan.It's almost impossible to discuss Toronto's breathtaking High Park cherry blossoms without the city's resident sakura expert, who fittingly goes by the name Sakura Steve online, entering the discourse.Steven Joniak, the man behind Sakura in High Park, has been Toronto's (and blogTO's) source for cherry blossom updates ever since he launched his website in 2012, supplementing his journey with extensive research on the trees.To date, Steve is the foremost authority for Toronto residents keen to catch the peak bloom every year, providing weekly updates and, at times, braving less-than-ideal conditions from March to May as the trees progress.While Steve has certainly earned his fair share of recognition over the years, he's now about to receive an official honour for all of his contributions...

Other

3 h. ago Man sought after alleged voyeurism incidents in Vaughan shopping mall washroom

York Regional Police are seeking the public’s help to identify a male suspect following alleged voyeurism incidents in Vaughan. Police allege on April 13 around 2:20 p.m., the suspect followed a parent and their child into a public washroom at a shopping mall in the area of Jane St. and Rutherford Rd. Cops further allege, […]

Other

4 h. ago National Volunteer Week: MADD Canada Celebrates Volunteers Making Waves in the Fight Against Impaired Driving

OAKVILLE, Ontario, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Canada marks National Volunteer Week from April 27 to May 3, MADD Canada is proud to celebrate the outstanding contributions of its volunteers across the country. These dedicated individuals work to stop impaired driving and support victims and survivors of this devastating crime. This year’s theme, […]

Society

5 h. ago Tariff turmoil: What P&G, Pepsi and other companies are saying about tariffs

NEW YORK (AP) — Tariff worries continue hanging over companies as they report their latest financial results and try to provide guidance on their path ahead. Some tariffs remain in place against key U.S. trading partners, but others have been postponed to give nations time to negotiate. The tariff and trade picture continues shifting and […]

Economics

6 h. ago Washington fustige les politiques «dangereuses» contre les énergies fossiles

Cette approche secoue le sommet de l’Agence internationale de l’énergie sur la sécurité énergétique, à Londres.

Politics

6 h. ago Sur TikTok, le retour en force du culte de la maigreur fait des ravages

Les injonctions à contrôler son alimentation, sous le hashtag #skinnytok, pourraient aggraver les troubles alimentaires.

Technology

6 h. ago Ce qu'il faut savoir sur l'attentat meurtrier contre des touristes au Cachemire indien

Des tireurs ont ouvert le feu mardi sur un groupe de touristes dans la partie du Cachemire administrée par l'Inde

Events

6 h. ago Poilievre veut abolir les quotas de véhicules électriques pour les constructeurs

Le chef conservateur plaide qu’il est temps de mettre fin à la «guerre contre l’auto».

Society

7 h. ago Une ONG dépose une plainte contre Ubisoft pour collecte illégale de données

Le géant Ubisoft fait l'objet d'une plainte en Autriche, où une ONG l'accuse de collecter illégalement les données personnelles de ses utilisateurs.

Other

7 h. ago Gangs in Haiti kill 4 soldiers, 4 civilians in bid to seize full control of capital

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Gangs trying to seize full control of Haiti ’s capital have killed at least four soldiers and four armed civilians who worked with law enforcement to protect their communities, an official said Thursday. Lionel Lazarre, spokesman for Haiti’s National Police, told Radio Caraibes that two soldiers and four civilians were killed in […]

Events

8 h. ago Smoke from growing New Jersey wildfire to affect air quality in New York area

CHATSWORTH, N.J. — A fast-moving wildfire engulfing part of New Jersey’s Pine Barrens was expected grow Thursday, with smoke affecting the air quality in the New York City area before rain arrives this week, authorities said. Higher-than-normal pollution levels were expected Thursday in New York City, Rockland and Westchester counties, and in Long Island’s Nassau […]

Events

8 h. ago Man charged with arson after authorities say he sparked New Jersey blaze

CHATSWORTH, N.J. — A man set wooden pallets on fire and failed to properly put them out in New Jersey’s Pine Barrens, sparking a quick-moving wildfire with smoke affecting the air quality in the New York City area, authorities said Thursday. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer and Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn LaTourette said […]

Other

8 h. ago Ravi Jani Promoted to Chief Financial Officer at The Real Brokerage

Finance leader brings over 15 years of finance and real estate experience to support Real’s next phase of growth and shareholder value creation TORONTO & NEW YORK — The Real Brokerage Inc. (NASDAQ: REAX), a technology platform reshaping real estate for agents, home buyers and sellers, today announced the promotion of Ravi Jani to Chief […]

Events

8 h. ago UPS to Acquire Andlauer Healthcare Group for $1.6 Billion, Strengthening its Global Offerings in Complex Healthcare Logistics

Acquisition will Enhance End-to-End Capabilities and Service to Healthcare Customers Needing Temperature-Controlled Logistics Solutions in North America ATLANTA — UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Andlauer Healthcare Group Inc. (TSX: AND) (“AHG”), a leading North American supply chain management company headquartered in Canada and offering customized […]

Economics