35 m. ago Conservatives channel Viagra as record Ontario voters risk killing their mood: Election Power Meter

Easter long weekend was anything but restful for election workers as 7.3 million Canadians flocked to advance polls

Politics

36 m. ago Peace Arch Duty Free worried about closure as U.S. travel plummets

Owner Peter Raju said business was down 80 per cent this long weekend. He's frustrated over a lack of response from the government.

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79 m. ago Opinion: Understanding Indigenous sovereignty is a source of strength as B.C. confronts new threats

Opinion: Rather than fear mongering and promoting ignorance of our shared history, we need to embrace the true foundations of B.C. and Canada, and respond to real threats together and in true partnership

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96 m. ago Stabbing in Vancouver’s Strathcona neighbourhood leaves man dead

Vancouver police are investigating a stabbing in the Strathcona neighbourhood on Sunday afternoon that left a man dead.

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1 hour ago B.C. crime news: Stabbing death in Vancouver's Strathcona area

Here's a roundup of crime news from around Metro Vancouver and B.C. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Events

2 h. ago Women’s soccer star Almuth Schult says clubs didn’t want to sign a player with kids

As an Olympic gold medalist and Champions League winner, Almuth Schult was one of the top goalkeepers in women’s soccer. She believes her career ended early because clubs were reluctant to sign a player with children. The 34-year-old former Germany goalkeeper announced her retirement in March, three months after her contract ended with the Kansas […]

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2 h. ago Cherry blossoms in Toronto could start their 2025 bloom this week

Cherry blossoms across Toronto could begin their 2025 bloom within the coming week as warmer temperatures and sunny days finally appear here to stay.After a clunky start to spring, with snowstorms surprising Toronto residents well into March and cold snaps stalling the growth of plant life in the city, the warmer weather appears to truly be here to stay. Finally.For many in the city, that means populating your social calendar with open-air concerts and patio cocktail plans, but it also marks the return of one of Toronto's most spectacular natural sights: the annual cherry blossom bloom at High Park.While it can be tricky to time your trips out just right so that you catch the blossoms in peak form, Toronto's resident cherry blossom expert, Sakura Steve, has his finger on the pulse, keeping sakura enthusiasts informed with comprehensive updates on their development.According to his latest observations, the bloom may just be upon us sooner rather than later.After chi...

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3 h. ago Beauty Buzz: The 3 best beauty products we tried this week from SkinCeuticals, Victoria Beckham and E.l.f.

Here are the 3 best beauty products we tried this week

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3 h. ago From Coachella to Shambhala, Vancouver Island DJ is spinning the right sounds

Whipped Cream among the many talented women in EDM genre in B.C.

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3 h. ago Restaurant review: Jay Nok brings modern Thai cuisine to Olympic Village

Son of Sala Thai restaurant owners opened a modern Thai restaurant in Vancouver last month

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3 h. ago Is the Chanel 25 the buzziest handbag of the year? Social media seems to say so

Will you be checking out this trending new style? 

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3 h. ago Federal Election: Approximately 7.3 million votes cast during advance polling

According to Elections Canada's preliminary figures, about 2 million voters hit their local advance voting station on Friday alone.

Politics

3 h. ago Federal election: About 7.3 million votes cast during advance polling

According to Elections Canada's preliminary figures, about 2 million voters hit their local advance voting station on Friday alone.

Politics

3 h. ago Advance poll turnout breaks record with 7.3M ballots cast, Elections Canada says

OTTAWA — Elections Canada says a record number of Canadians cast their ballots early in advance polls this year. The agency says that, over four days of polling between Friday and Monday, 7.3 million people voted. That’s up 25 per cent from early voting figures in the 2021 federal election. Elections Canada says it made […]

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3 h. ago Sonor Investments Limited Reports Financial Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2024 and Three Months Ended March 31, 2025

TORONTO, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sonor Investments Limited (TSX VENTURE:SNI.PR.A) today reported its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024 and the three months ended March 31, 2025.   Year ended December 31 3 months ended March 31   2024 2023 2025 2024   $000 $000 $000 $000       […]

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3 h. ago LUCK OF THE DRAW: Trio of Ontario lottery players hit the jackpot

Mississauga retiree Carlos Nicolas has varied plans for the $1 million he scored playing Lotto Max last month. The father of three matched all seven Encore numbers in exact order in the March 21 draw and says he was shocked to find out he won. “I went to the store and scanned my Lotto Max ticket […]

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5 h. ago Chinese takeover of Vancouver gold miner unlikely to be blocked by government, analyst says

In recent years, the government blocked deals involving Chinese companies and Canadian miners developing critical minerals

Politics

5 h. ago Student loans in default will be sent for collection. Here’s what to know for borrowers

NEW YORK (AP) — Starting next month, the Education Department says student loans that are in default will be referred for collections. Roughly 5.3 million borrowers are in default on their federal student loans and soon could be subject to having their wages garnished. Referrals for collection had been put on hold since March 2020 […]

Economics

5 h. ago Loblaws says groceries are about to get more expensive in Canada again

Shoppers can expect to see grocery prices continue to rise in Canada amid U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, according to a new report by Loblaw Companies Limited.The retailer, which owns major grocery chains like Loblaws, No Frills and Real Canadian Superstore, released its April food inflation report on Monday, following Statistics Canada's latest Consumer Price Index release last week.StatsCan reported that the country's inflation rate rose to 2.3 per cent in March, with food inflation spiking to 3.2 per cent.Loblaw says the 25 per cent tariffs slapped on Canada continue to challenge key sectors and lower consumer confidence.When the trade war between Canada and the U.S. began in March, the grocery giant told us that shoppers would not see an immediate impact on food prices."We expect a wide range of timing depending on the type of product, the current level of inventory, and the ability to find alternatives," said a Lo...

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6 h. ago The Home Front: Why roofs and front doors are getting all the love this spring

People are pretty enthusiastic about renovating their kitchens, so why not their roofs?

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