7 h. ago Legal woes worsen for Vancouver man at war with authorities over infant son's medical treatment

39-year-old Davis Lim is charged with assaulting a police officer after protesting outside a medical facility where his son is living

Economics

7 h. ago Québec reporte son exercice de planification de l’immigration

La consultation devait avoir lieu au printemps. Des scénarios seront quand même dévoilés bientôt.

Events

8 h. ago CRIME SCENE: Armed carjackers target Ferrari, flee when they can’t find keys

Bandits threatened victims at gunpoint while they tried unsuccessfully to steal a rented Ferrari in Richmond Hill. York Regional Police reported that the victims were outside a residence in a Ferraru SF90 when three carjackers emerged from a black SUV around 12:50 a.m. on Saturday in the Bathurst St. and Canyon Hill Ave. Police say […]

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9 h. ago In Calgary courts: Driver who killed Okotoks woman and her adult son spared jail term

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from April 7-11, 2025

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10 h. ago Johnny Gaudreau’s widow welcomes third baby just months after NHLer’s death

Meredith Gaudreau is now a mother of three. The wife of Johnny Gaudreau welcomed their third child, seven months after the Columbus Blue Jackets forward and his brother, Matthew Gaudreau, were killed by an alleged drunk driver while biking in New Jersey,  their hometown. Meredith announced the arrival of her son on Instagram, and shared […]

Events

10 h. ago Gilbert Rozon se défend de vouloir retarder son procès au civil

Les procédures sont suspendues depuis un mois, pendant qu’il conteste une nouvelle disposition du Code civil.

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12 h. ago La bataille de la section Atlantique: le CH aura son mot à dire

Il visitera les Sénateurs et les Maple Leafs en fin de semaine.

Events

12 h. ago Major Oilers trade acquisition injured again, as team's walking wounded list explodes

This in from the Edmonton, news that major deadline day trade aquisition Trent Frederic aggravated his existing ankle injury playing against the Los Angeles Kings and won’t be taking the ice against Anaheim tonight. As Mark Spector of Sportsnet reports: “Trent Frederic did not take the morning skate in Anaheim today, after re-injuring his ankle […]

Politics

13 h. ago Canadian man locked out of $43K in PC Optimum points by Loblaws

A new report shines a light on a Loblaws shopper who recently had $43,000 worth of PC Optimum points frozen in his account before he could spend them.Frank Zhang has saved 43 million PC Optimum points over his lifetime by shopping at Loblaws stores and using a PC Mastercard, but he was quite shocked when he tried to redeem his points in January and found his account locked.According to a CBC Go Public report, the automated online help tool initially told him his account was frozen and that he needed to change his password to unlock it. That didn't resolve his issue, so Zhang called the helpline instead and was met with a different answer. The person on the phone told him that he'd broken the PC Optimum terms and conditions, but they refused to say which rule specifically led to his account being frozen.A Calgary man named Jeff Mack suffered the same issue after having his 1.5 million points ($1,500) frozen last fall. At least the support channel told him his account was di...

Economics

13 h. ago L’acteur américain Robert De Niro recevra la Palme d’or d’honneur à Cannes

L’acteur de 81 ans recevra son prix lors de la cérémonie d’ouverture du 78e Festival de Cannes, le 13 mai.

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13 h. ago 10/3 podcast: Quebec is spending millions to subsidize English

A Montreal Gazette investigation has revealed that a program designed for Francophone co-operation between France and Quebec has been subsidizing tuition for foreign, non-French-speaking students. This at a time when Quebec has increased fees for out-of-province English speaking students, which is seen as a blow to the province’s Anglophone universities. Montreal Gazette reporter Andy Riga […]

Economics

13 h. ago Canadian drivers can cash in on yet another car manufacturer class

Canadian Ford drivers could get compensated in a proposed class-action lawsuit against the popular car manufacturer.On April 2, law firm Charney Lawyers PC commenced a class-action lawsuit in British Columbia against Ford Motor Company and Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited on behalf of certain Canadians.The lawsuit alleges that certain Ford vehicles equipped with a 10R80 10-speed Transmission have been "linked to significant operational issues."If the lawsuit results in a settlement, Canadians who meet specific criteria could get paid.The allegationsAccording to the notice on Charney Lawyers' website, Ford introduced the 10R80 Transmission in 2017, and the company's Canadian counterpart has received several complaints from consumers."Numerous reports on internet forums and direct complaints to Ford highlight ongoing issues with shifting, jerking, and unintended downshifting at high speeds," states the site.Owners of the affected vehicles reported various problems, including unint...

Transport

14 h. ago SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust to Release 2025 First Quarter Results and Host Conference Call

TORONTO, April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust (“SmartCentres”) (TSX: SRU.UN) announced today that it will be reporting its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025 after the market closes on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Management will hold a conference call on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 3:00 […]

Culture

14 h. ago Entrevue avec Mia au lendemain de sa victoire à «Star Académie»: «Je veux juste retrouver la bouffe de mon père!»

La grande gagnante, Mia Tinayre, est impatiente de retrouver son quotidien avec ses proches.

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15 h. ago BoC reports show trade uncertainty takes toll on business and consumer confidence

OTTAWA — A pair of reports from the Bank of Canada pointed to declining business and consumer sentiment in the first quarter as the uncertainty over U.S. tariffs took their toll. The central bank’s business outlook survey said Monday that 32 per cent of firms are now planning with the assumption that a recession will […]

Economics

15 h. ago Guerrero's huge Toronto Blue Jays deal is biggest in Canadian sports history

The Toronto Blue Jays made perhaps their most impactful business decision in franchise history this weekend when they opted to keep Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on a long-term deal.The reported US$500-million contract over 14 years isn't just the biggest in Blue Jays history by a long shot — it's actually the biggest contract in Canadian sports history for a single athlete and the fifth-largest in the history of professional sports.Guerrero is a dual citizen of Canada and the Dominican Republic. He was born in Montreal during his father's time with the Montreal Expos, but he always represents his family's heritage internationally.George Springer's US$150-million contract over six years was the previous largest in Blue Jays history, while Joey Votto's US$225-million deal with the Cincinnati Reds was the previous high for a Canadian-born player.Looking at NHL deals, it's no real comparison.Of Canadian players, Shea Weber actually holds the record for most total money in a contract, wit...

Sport

15 h. ago Procore’s Future State of Construction Report Reveals How AI, Automation, and Workforce Shifts are Shaping the Industry

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Procore Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: PCOR), a leading technology partner for every stage of construction, today released its first ever Future State of Construction Report, offering a data-driven look at the key trends and challenges shaping the construction industry across the next decade. The inaugural report pairs extensive research and expert analysis from […]

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16 h. ago Using artificial intelligence to detect potential measles outbreaks

The interactive dashboard looks at variables such as contract tracing time to help determine potential measles outbreaks as public health reported seven cases as of April 2.

Culture

16 h. ago De Snoop Dogg à LeBron James: athlètes et artistes félicitent Ovechkin pour son record

De nombreux athlètes et artistes dont la réputation n'est plus à faire ont lancé des fleurs à Alex Ovechkin.

Sport

17 h. ago Toronto temperatures will actually be colder than the Arctic this week

Springlike weather might just be put on pause in Toronto this week, as the ultimate Uno-reverse takes place, sending balmy temperatures to the Arctic and frigid ones to southern Ontario.It's no secret that the weather in Toronto has been flip-flopping all season long, but this week, it also looks like two very different regions will be trading temperatures for a few days, the Weather Network reports.As Toronto will grapple with what Meteorologist Kevin Mackay describes as "some of the coldest air in almost a decade for April" this week, some of the warmest temperatures in the country can be found "well above the 60th parallel."Up around the western half of the Arctic Circle, balmy temperatures in the mid-single digits are forecast to linger all week long, while Toronto fights to break the freezing mark. Talk about the short end of the stick! Mackay goes on to note that, while this seemingly backwards weather system is certainly an anomaly, the far north is no stranger to m...

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