3 h. ago Quebec government says ‘Go Habs Go!’ expression is part of province’s identity

In a statement Friday, Quebec's French-language minister said the slogan is part of "our DNA, our identity," and has been used for decades to support the Montreal Canadiens.

Politics

3 h. ago Hudson’s Bay artifacts should be given to the public: Wab Kinew

WINNIPEG — Manitoba’s premier says he wants Hudson’s Bay’s artifacts to be handed over to the public rather than put up for auction. Wab Kinew says items held by Canada’s oldest company are part of Canadian and Indigenous history and don’t belong in private hands. Hudson’s Bay is currently working toward an auction for its […]

Culture

3 h. ago Winnipeggers urged to take part in giveaway, compost and yard waste initiatives

With spring weather here to stay, Winnipeg says it's encouraging residents to 'think sustainably' by participating in the upcoming spring giveaway weekend and compost initiative,

Culture

4 h. ago Ontario’s new mining bill a ‘vendetta’ against species at risk: Environmentalists

Last week, the province tabled an omnibus bill it says is aimed at speeding up new mining projects

Other

4 h. ago Gardiner Expressway construction ’15 months ahead of schedule’: Province

The Ontario government invested $73 million to speed up the repairs

Other

5 h. ago B.C. crime briefs: Man found stabbed in Surrey's Holland Park | RCMP allege man threatened mall staff in Burnaby with bear spray

Here are some crime stories from around B.C. on Friday, April 25, 2025.

Events

6 h. ago L'heure juste: non, Ottawa ne donne pas des centaines de milliards de dollars aux provinces par année pour financer le système de santé

Non, Ottawa ne donne pas des centaines de milliards de dollars aux provinces par année pour financer le système de santé.

Economics

6 h. ago LCBO is hiring for more than 400 jobs across Ontario right now

New job, who this? If you're looking for work this summer, the LCBO could be the fit for you. The '"world-class" brand is hiring all across Ontario right now, with over 400 positions available for customer service representatives.The LCBO (Liquor Control Board of Ontario) is an Ontario government enterprise, as well as one of the largest buyers and retailers of beverage alcohol in the world.Currently, there are over 650 retail stores in the province.In preparation for what's sure to be a busy few months ahead, the over 400 customer service roles span across many cities, towns, and villages in Ontario, such as:PaisleyLion's HeadFort FrancesTobermoryNipigonLittle CurrentBrockvilleRed LakeGeraldtonDrydenKenoraBrechinPort CarlingBalaSioux LookoutBurlingtonMississaugaHamiltonTorontoWhitbyWhite RiverKearneySmithsvilleJust to name a few.The jobs come with some pretty sweet perks, too. Employees can take advantage of online learning to support i...

Other

7 h. ago More beer stores in Ontario are abruptly closing down including two in Toronto

The Beer Store in Ontario is preparing to shut down four locations across the province in June, following dozens of other closures earlier this year. In a news release on its website, The Beer Store revealed that two locations in Toronto, namely those at 761 Queen St. W. and 1270 Woodbine Ave. in East York, would be closing for good on June 15. Two other stores in Ontario, including one at 7676 Islington Ave. in Woodbridge and one at 2144 Carling Ave. in Ottawa, will also be shutting down on the same day. In addition, the company noted that The Beer Store site in Sault Ste. Marie, located at 250 Bruce St., will be closing its retail footprint and transforming fully to a distribution warehouse to "better service the needs" of customers. "The Beer Store has been in business for over 97 years, and we take pride in serving our customers with the best service possible while offering a wide selection of beer and an easy...

Other

7 h. ago MANDEL: Mistrial declared in junior hockey players’ sex assault trial

A new panel was set to be chosen at the London, Ont. courthouse on Friday

Sport

8 h. ago LPT Realty – The Fastest Growing Real Estate Brokerage Firm in the U.S. – Is Now in All 50 States and Canada

CEO Robert Palmer’s Three-Year-Old, Cloud-Based Brokerage Firm Ranked #10 In Transactions Nationally by both RealTrends Verified and T3 Sixty LAKE MARY, Fla. — Robert Palmer, founder and CEO of LPT Realty and RP Funding, announced that his cloud-based real estate brokerage firm is now in all 50 states, Washington, D.C. and three provinces of Canada […]

Economics

8 h. ago Thames Valley board unveils plan to improve literacy, math grades

Thames Valley school board officials have a plan to boost grades, improve student literacy and math scores that haven’t kept up with provincial scotres, according to a report released this week.

Other

9 h. ago Crimea will stay with Russia, Trump says on Ukraine war negotiations

Crimea is a strategic peninsula along the Black Sea in southern Ukraine. It was seized by Russia in 2014, while Barack Obama was in office.

Events

9 h. ago Tech Thursday Expands to Ottawa and Edmonton, Launching National Footprint Across Four Canadian Tech Hubs

CALGARY, Alberta — Tech Thursday, a weekly tech event series that hosts events in Winnipeg and Calgary, is proud to announce its expansion into Ottawa and Edmont on, on May 1st, 2025, and May 8th, 2025 respectively. With the addition of these new cities, Tech Thursday now operates in four markets — with a special […]

Society

19 h. ago Measles cases surge again in Oxford, Elgin as Ontario tally tops 1,000

Measles cases have surged again for the Southwestern Ontario public health office at the centre of a provincewide outbreak, after a dip in reported cases.

Other

22 h. ago Lions Bay landslide sparks lawsuit from deceased couple’s children, neighbours

Their children and two neighbours allege that illegal construction of roads and a reservoir on provincial land above the Enns' home caused or contributed to the slide.

Other

22 h. ago Lions Bay state of emergency remains in place four months after deadly landslide

The emergency measure is meant to provide access to private property to allow the village to complete a public safety study, says the province.

Events

22 h. ago 9 places to visit in Canada that rival popular U.S. destinations

Looking to stay north of the border this summer?

Other

23 h. ago Jury begins deliberations in trial of pair accused of killing OPP officer

Jurors in the trial of two people accused of murder in the 2022 shooting death of a provincial police officer have begun their deliberations after hearing closing arguments in the case this week. Ontario Provincial Police Const. Grzegorz Pierzchala was shot on Dec. 27, 2022, while responding to a vehicle in a ditch west of […]

Events

23 h. ago District makes funding plea as Surrey schools run short of paper

Surrey schools are calling for increased provincial funding after running low on basic school supplies like paper.

Society