35 m. ago Harvard hits back at Education Secretary Linda McMahon, denying political bias

Harvard University fired back at US Education Secretary Linda McMahon, denying her allegation that the school has a partisan political bias and warning that government “overreach” is threatening key freedoms. “I must refute your claim that Harvard is a partisan institution,” Alan Garber, the university’s president, said Monday in a letter to McMahon.  “It is […]

Politics

2 h. ago Hundreds of bikers dressed in formal attire will soon descend on Toronto streets

Throngs of dapper-dressed individuals on motorcycles will soon descend on Toronto streets as the annual Distinguished Gentleman's Ride thunders into town.Marking their tenth year of destroying the old leather-clad biker stereotype, one bowtie at a time in support of Movember, the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride is hitting full throttle, not only in Toronto, but cities across the world this coming weekend.Each year, anywhere from dozens to hundreds of motorcycle riders dressed in their Sunday best take to the streets to raise some springtime cheer, while a number of participating cities also use the occasion to fundraise for Movember, the world's leading men's health charity.Over the past decade, Canadian rides have raised $3.3 million, which has gone towards supporting local men's health projects researching issues of major importance like prostate cancer and mental health, all on top of leading to some really great photos over the years.In Toronto, it's all g...

Other

2 h. ago London Catholic schools tap volunteers to aid student reading skills

With one in four pupils across Canada struggling to read, the London-area Catholic school board has welcomed literacy volunteers into four of its schools.

Society

3 h. ago $1.2 Million in Scholarships to Be Awarded by Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund

WASHINGTON — $1.2 million in college and vocational/training program scholarships will be awarded this year by the James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund to high school seniors. The Fund, which first distributed awards in 2000, is in its 25th year of providing scholarships for the children of Teamster members across the U.S. and Canada. “We […]

Economics

6 h. ago Lester B. Pearson presents a dynamic and heartfelt production of In the Heights

Show # 16 Lester B. Pearson Catholic High School In the Heights Director: Sarah Davidson Rasha Alli, Critic Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School A story of dreams, identity, and the bonds of community: Lester B. Pearson Catholic High School’s In The Heights delivered a moving and heartfelt production, filled with emotionally charged scenes and powerful […]

Culture

6 h. ago Parker: Longtime educator Dr. Debbie Thomas named new president of Olds College

Thompson takes over the reins at a challenging but exciting time, as she will have to address the decrease in international students that will have a significant effect on the college’s budget

Other

6 h. ago Parker: Longtime educator Dr. Debbie Thompson named new president of Olds College

Thompson takes over the reins at a challenging but exciting time, as she will have to address the decrease in international students that will have a significant effect on the college’s budget

Other

18 h. ago Nagar Kirtan, Jr. Stamps Camp and the Mother's Day run: What our photographers saw this weekend

Check out what Postmedia Calgary photographers saw in and around the city this weekend, from the Nagar Kirtan parade to the Mother's Day run

Other

21 h. ago Toronto doctor loses license after pleading guilty to targeting young girls

Armen Parajian pleaded guilty in criminal court to harassing 13 female victims over a six-month period in the city's Beaches neighbourhood starting in November 2020

Science

25 h. ago Tribunal orders Toronto doctor’s license revoked following harassment of girls

TORONTO — A Toronto doctor has had his medical license revoked after he pleaded guilty to criminal harassment of more than a dozen girls and admitted to public masturbation. A tribunal at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario found the facts admitted by Armen Parajian established professional misconduct and were grounds enough for […]

Science

27 h. ago Families in Abbotsford, B.C., scrambling after repeated school bus cancellations

School district officials in Abbotsford, B.C., say more school bus drivers are being trained in an effort to meet rising concerns over service cancellations.

Society

27 h. ago Tribunal orders Toronto doctor’s licence revoked after young girls harassed

TORONTO — A tribunal has revoked a Toronto doctor’s medical licence after he pleaded guilty to criminal harassment of 12 girls and admitted to public masturbation. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario tribunal found the facts admitted by Armen Parajian were grounds enough for a reprimand and to have his certification of registration […]

Science

30 h. ago How Candy Crush uses AI to keep players coming back to its puzzles

LOS ANGELES (AP) — PHOTOS NYBZ701-702 ON HOLD Players swiping their way through more than 18,700 levels of Candy Crush Saga might be surprised to learn they’re solving puzzles designed with an assist from artificial intelligence. The app that helped make gamers out of anyone with a smartphone uses AI to help developers create levels […]

Other

41 h. ago U.S. reportedly plans to photograph people leaving the country by vehicle at border crossings

The goal would be to 'biometrically confirm departure from the U.S.,' spokesperson for CBP, Jessica Turner told WIRED

Transport

43 h. ago Esports competitors descend on Calgary for Alberta Championship

Starting Saturday, the championship will continue through the weekend and has drawn more than 200 competitors, a mix of junior high and high school students from 25 schools across the province to battle it out for the top prizes, but also to get a chance to play their favourite video game on a provincial stage.

Sport

54 h. ago Opinion: Teachers deserve better, and so do Alberta families

On April 27, the education minister addressed parents gathered virtually for the Alberta School Councils’ Association (ASCA) Spring Symposium. It should have been a moment of genuine connection with the parents who volunteer their time to help improve our schools. Instead, it felt like a hollow performance, ignoring the urgent concerns echoed by families across […]

Other

54 h. ago A.Y. Jackson's presented an 'enchanting' production of Bound by Pomegranate: A Persephone Retelling

Show #15 A.Y. Jackson Secondary School Bound by Pomegranate: A Persephone Retelling Director: Student Hajer Zorgani Mary Fraser, Lead Critic Merivale High School A.Y. Jackson Secondary School transported the audience to the Underworld with their production of Bound By Pomegranate: A Persephone Retelling. With Greek mythology, modern comedy, and an emotional journey of self-discovery, the […]

Technology

54 h. ago [PHOTOS] Le vieil immeuble de TVA: le berceau de la télévision privée québécoise au service de notre culture populaire

Les équipes de TVA, LCN et TVA Sports rejoignent maintenant les autres forces vives de Québecor Média en matière d’information.

Society

62 h. ago Big changes may be on the way for one of Toronto's top seasonal events

One of Toronto's most prominent seasonal events, which is regularly ranked one of the best of its kind in the world and draws nearly a million people to the city's most historic neighbourhood each year, may look a whole lot different in 2025.Any local looking to get into the holiday spirit come wintertime knows to hit up the Distillery Winter Village, which takes over the district's cobblestone streets with festive food and drink, charming vendor stalls reminiscent of a European holiday market, a monumental Christmas tree, and all sorts of activations and photo ops.While it has always taken place around the end of December, the event has greatly expanded both in scope and length in recent years, going from just 10 days in its inaugural iteration to more than seven weeks —  running seven days a week — by 2024.Despite the event in many ways putting the unique pocket of the city on t...

Other

66 h. ago Google will pay Texas $1.4B to settle claims the company collected users’ data without permission

Google will pay $1.4 billion to Texas to settle claims the company collected users’ data without permission, the state’s attorney general announced Friday. In 2022, Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Google, saying the search giant collected millions of biometric identifiers, including voiceprints and records of face geometry, through its products and services like Google Photos, […]

Economics