44 m. ago Pope Leo XIV lays out his vision of the papacy and identifies AI as a main challenge for humanity

Pope Leo XIV has laid out the vision of his papacy, calling AI a key issue for human dignity, justice, and labor in his first audience.

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9 h. ago Les bulletins de la semaine à l’Assemblée nationale: Éric Caire a peu de mémoire au sujet des artisans de son projet d’identité numérique

Voici les élus ou les personnalités politiques qui se sont démarqués pour les bonnes ou les mauvaises raisons au cours de la dernière semaine.

Society

10 h. ago Drug companies to pay Hawaii $700 million to settle Plavix blood thinner lawsuit

HONOLULU (AP) — Pharmaceutical companies have agreed to pay Hawaii $700 million to settle its lawsuit over the efficacy and safety of the blood thinner Plavix, the state attorney general’s office announced Friday. A court ruling last year ordered Bristol Myers Squibb Company and three U.S.-based subsidiaries of French pharmaceutical company Sanofi to pay a […]

Economics

12 h. ago Sixth Annual Nursing Now Ontario Awards Celebrate Outstanding Nurses

TORONTO — Three exceptional nurses, celebrated for their unwavering dedication to improving peoples’ lives and advancing Ontario’s health-care system, will be honoured at the sixth annual Nursing Now Ontario Awards (NNOA). These prestigious awards recognize excellence in nursing across three categories: nurse practitioner (NP), registered nurse (RN), and registered practical nurse (RPN). Aligned with National […]

Culture

13 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

14 h. ago La SAAQ lance une enquête externe sur les causes de la panne informatique

Les défaillances du système informatique ont forcé cette semaine la fermeture temporaire de tous les bureaux de la SAAQ.

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15 h. ago B.C.'s 911 system needs major changes, emergency care expert says

B.C.'s ambulance service ‘far below’ international standards for auditing its performance, an inquest heard

Politics

16 h. ago Que représente la promesse de 1% d’immigrants de Mark Carney ?

Le premier ministre hérite d’un système d’immigration que plusieurs voient comme dysfonctionnel.

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16 h. ago Que représente la promesse de 1% d’immigrants de Mark Carney?

Le premier ministre hérite d’un système d’immigration que plusieurs voient comme dysfonctionnel.

Transport

17 h. ago Prime Minister Mark Carney to unveil his new cabinet on Tuesday

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to unveil his new cabinet at Rideau Hall on Tuesday — and it’s expected to be a slimmed-down front bench meant to signal a more businesses-minded approach to government. Rideau Hall confirmed the timing of the swearing-in ceremony in a media release on Friday. Marci Surkes of […]

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17 h. ago Why BCE Inc. was forced to cut its dividend and what it means for investors

BCE has been one of Canada’s most reliable dividend payers, becoming a stalwart in funds dedicated to dividends

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17 h. ago Rising unemployment a ‘harsh reality’ of the trade war, experts say

Canada's job market continues to show weakness amid the trade war and companies are slowly shedding jobs to reduce the financial impacts of tariff policies.

Economics

19 h. ago ‘Strong smell’ prompts Ontario police to force their way into home full of animals

Provincial police say officers were forced to break into a home in Orillia, Ont., on Wednesday after a neighbour reported a 'strong smell' emanating from inside.

Events

20 h. ago Brad Keselowski Visits Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay to Unveil Special Patriotic Paint Scheme on No. 6 BuildSubmarines.com Ford

Kings Bay, GA, May 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | B-ROLL AND INTERVIEW LINK INCLUDED: CONTACT: Mike Massaro Mmassaro@rfkracing.com  Brad Keselowski Visits Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay to Unveil Special Patriotic Paint Scheme on No. 6 BuildSubmarines.com Ford KINGS BAY, GA (May 8, 2025) – NASCAR champion and co-owner of RFK Racing, […]

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20 h. ago Bill Belichick’s girlfriend Jordon Hudson banned from UNC practices?

'There is deep worry for how detrimental Jordon can be for not just North Carolina but Bill’s legacy, reputation.'

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21 h. ago ‘Grime and filth’: Man charged with animal cruelty after nearly 100 cats found in home, dozens dead

The 75-year-old man's residence in New York was deemed unfit for human occupancy

Events

22 h. ago Ukraine will host ‘coalition of the willing’ talks this weekend: Zelenskyy

The coalition reflects concern among Europeans that the U.S. no longer represents a bulwark of support for Ukraine's three-year-old battle against a full-blown Russian invasion.

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22 h. ago Netflix releasing documentary about infamous Toronto mayor Rob Ford

Just when Toronto residents thought we might be able to move past the scandals of our late, disgraced mayor, Rob Ford, Netflix has announced that they'll soon be dropping an entire documentary about it.The not-too-distant past of 2013 and 2014 proved quite the... unique years in Toronto.In case you weren't there (or you just blocked it from your memory entirely), Toronto became the subject of global attention and mockery when videos of then-mayor Rob Ford, brother of current Ontario Premier Doug Ford, smoking crack cocaine surfaced.To make matters worse, Ford later admitted to consuming the drug in "one of my drunken stupors," which, suffice it to say, caught on like wildfire. Just months later, another crack video surfaced, Ford checked himself into rehab, and Toronto spent the next several years doing some rehabilitation of its own reputation.After Ford passed away in 2016, talk about Crackgate generally subsided, save for a particularly on-the-nose plotline...

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22 h. ago Toronto's High Park Zoo welcomes adorable new calf with hilarious name

We don't want to hear about the never-ending construction and transit closures, we want to hear about the cute animals!Yep, the news cycle can be pretty daunting these days, but I'm here to shake it up with the best news ever: High Park Zoo, a free public attraction at the city's famous urban park, had a public vote on what to name its new Highland cow calf. And it's adorable.The zoo went to the people of Toronto to source out the best name for their fuzzy new friend, with the vote coming down to three choices. Poppy, Winnie and Molly McMoo were the finalists, and ultimately, Molly McMoo came out on top."It was a close race, with Molly McMoo getting 43 per cent of the votes. Poppy came in second, and Winnie in third," shared High Park Zoo in their post introducing Molly McMoo on Thursday. View this post on Instagram A post shared by High Park Zoo (@highparkzoo)If you want to go see Molly McMoo for yourself, the zoo is open...

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23 h. ago LGBTQ+ friendly studio in Toronto lets you craft your own personal jewellery

REBE77E is a proudly LGBTQ+ friendly studio in Toronto that blends handmade sterling silver jewellery with creative hands-on workshops in a space built for self-expression and inclusivity. The studio, located at 2515 Yonge St., specializes in 925 sterling silver jewellery with nature-inspired and contemporary designs, with pieces ranging from minimalist rings to bold statement necklaces, occasionally adorned with lab-created gemstones or finished with gold vermeil accents. The studio's butterfly logo symbolizes fragility, transformation, and strength, and is a theme that runs throughout all of its products and reflects the deeper stories behind each piece. Beyond its jewellery line, REBE77E offers immersive workshops where you can create your own custom silver jewellery, candles, or lip products. The Silver Clay Workshop lets you mold, set, fire, and polish raw silver into meaningful keepsakes for yourself or loved ones, with packages ranging from $...

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