27 m. ago Braid: Plenty of action and even some laughs in four hours of federal leaders' TV debates

Surprisingly absent from the debate was major focus on U.S. President Donald Trump. His offences were just one of many themes

Politics

2 h. ago Auston Matthews: ‘A lot of confidence’ among Maple Leafs going into playoffs

'It has taken all 20 guys in the room some nights, other guys leading the way ... That's what you need to win in big games and big moments.'

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3 h. ago Regular season ends with overtime win, Maple Leafs pumped for playoffs

The Maple Leafs are about to realize the stark difference between first place and the first round of playoffs. And hope there won’t be a disconnect between the two when the ‘real season’ begins Sunday against the Ottawa Senators. It’s fine to take a day and celebrate the end of a fruitful 82-game schedule, their […]

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7 h. ago Skinner stakes claim to Edmonton Oilers Game 1 net; get ready for Kane

It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish, so Stuart Skinner going from opening-night shelling to closing-night shutout is a major boost for the Edmonton Oilers’ goaltending concerns. If you remember, Skinner was under water from the first puck drop of the season, getting the hook against Winnipeg after five goals on 13 shots. […]

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7 h. ago Skinner stakes claim to Edmonton Oilers net in Game 1; get ready for Kane's return

It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish, so Stuart Skinner going from opening-night shelling to closing-night shutout is a major boost for the Edmonton Oilers’ goaltending concerns. If you remember, Skinner was under water from the first puck drop of the season, getting the hook against Winnipeg after five goals on 13 shots. […]

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7 h. ago MAPLE LEAFS NOTES: Tanev eagerly anticipates another provincial battle

Chris Tanev will be have some battle-tested experience when the first-round series between the Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators gets underway The rugged Toronto defenceman has had a taste of a provincial playoff rivalry, having been part of the Calgary Flames’ defence corps in 2022 when the Flames met the Edmonton Oilers in the second […]

Events

9 h. ago Mars rover Curiosity finds carbon deposits, meaning more evidence of liquid water in planet's past

While questions about whether Mars was ever capable of supporting life remain unanswered, evidence shows 'planet was habitable,' says U of C scientist

Transport

9 h. ago Curiosity rover finds carbon deposits on Mars – more evidence of water on surface

CALGARY — The lead author of a new study pointing to more proof of water on Mars says it brings scientists a step closer to determining whether the planet was ever capable of supporting life. But Ben Tutolo from the University of Calgary jokingly says the only downside is he lost out in the office […]

Transport

10 h. ago Roger the marmot back to 'living the high life' at Victoria's Empress Hotel

The yellow-bellied marmot returned from hibernation in mid-March and is once again delighting staff and guests with cameo appearances on the hotel grounds

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10 h. ago Gene Hackman fans slam officials over release of ‘private’ love letters

Authorities in New Mexico found several heartbreaking love notes Gene Hackman had written his wife, Betsy Arakawa, before the couple’s deaths. Santa Fe County released a series of documents and images of Hackman and Arakawa’s home, including photos of the sweet messages that were scattered in various rooms. In one note, Hackman seemed appreciative of […]

Sport

10 h. ago Field freshly painted for TSN, as part of 2025 CPL home opener for Cavalry FC

Good Friday season-debut at ATCO Field brings in national broadcast to help 'grow the game'

Culture

11 h. ago Drake complains about Kendrick Lamar’s ’Not Like Us’ Super Bowl performance in new defamation claims

Hip hop superstar Drake is now complaining about rival rapper Kendrick Lamar’s performance of “Not Like Us” at this year’s Super Bowl, adding it to his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group over the diss track and its allegations of pedophilia against Drake. “The Recording was performed during the 2025 Super Bowl and broadcast to […]

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11 h. ago ‘It’s a remarkable story’: How Flames prospect Aydar Suniev realized his NHL dream

The Flames earned a reputation this season for resilience. Aydar Suniev, who logs his NHL debut Thursday, seems like he will fit right in

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11 h. ago Edmonton Oilers insider with projected forward lines for Game 1 against Los Angeles Kings

This in from Sportsnet announcer and Edmonton Oilers insider Jack Michaels, his best guess as to the Edmonton Oilers line-up for Game One on Monday against the Los Angeles Kings. Projected lines for Oilers, Game 1 at LA .(this is purely a guess, based on speculation by yours truly, but have at it for fun). Skinner-McDavid-Brown […]

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11 h. ago Strongest evidence yet of extraterrestrial life found, astronomers say

Chemical signatures detected on the planet K2-18b are a sign of microbial life, particularly marine algae

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11 h. ago When king, William could strip royal titles from Harry and Meghan: Report

Since Prince Harry chose to step down from his royal duties to live life in California with his wife and kids, the family could eventually face the prospect of being stripped of their royal titles. A report suggests older brother Prince William could decide to remove “His/Her Royal Highness” from Harry and Meghan once he […]

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12 h. ago 'They were the conduits to a way better life': Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale still treasures hits from 1994 debut, Sixteen Stone

Given Gavin Rossdale’s seemingly quick rise to fame, it’s tempting to see the British rocker as an overnight success. His band, Bush, released its debut album Sixteen Stone in 1994 and it was an immediate hit. Songs such as Comedown, Machinehead and Glycerine rose up the charts and became inescapable on the radio. The album […]

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12 h. ago Killer who strangled Edmonton woman, hid body in carpet sentenced to 10

Telling him he must spend the rest of his life making amends, a judge sentenced a man who strangled a young Edmonton woman in a random attack to 10-1/2 years in prison. Court of King’s Bench Justice Jody Fraser on Thursday passed sentence on 34-year-old Ryan Farrell, who pleaded guilty Wednesday to manslaughter for the […]

Events

12 h. ago Craig Berube cautious on injured Leafs trio, won’t use them until playoffs

It’s no surprise that Craig Berube’s “day-to-day” designation for his injured Maple Leafs dragged through the final two weeks of the schedule, right up to Game 1 of the playoffs. As a coach who closely guards injury details, recovery progress and on top of that sees no reason for risk in a meaningless game, he is keeping Jake […]

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12 h. ago Corus says Heather Shaw to retire as executive chair, will remain non

TORONTO – Corus Entertainment Inc. says Heather Shaw will retire from her position as executive chair as of May 31. The radio and television broadcaster says Shaw will remain on the company’s board as a non-executive chair. Shaw has been executive chair since the company’s inception in September 1999. Corus co-chief executive Troy Reeb says […]

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