66 m. ago Former NFLer gets 30 years for murdering girlfriend and burning her body

Retired tight end Kevin Ware Jr. pleaded guilty to the 2021 murder of Taylor Pomaski in Houston.

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1 hour ago Giant tulip giveaway in Toronto will have 40,000 free blooms

It's flower power time! Toronto Tulip Day is rolling around the corner, and this year, there are literally thousands of free tulips up for grabs.Head down to Nathan Phillips Square on Saturday, May 10 to pick up some beautiful spring bouquets of tulips. Some 40,000 (yes, you read that right) tulips will be given away to residents, until supplies last. Hosted by the Netherlands consulate, Toronto Tulip Day honours the liberation of the Netherlands by Canadian troops during the Second World War. The country is known for its breathtaking tulip blooms, which draw thousands of tourists throughout the spring season.This year marks a special anniversary, too, commemorating 80 years of liberation."2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands — a victory secured thanks to the courage, sacrifice and dedication of Canadian men and women" reads a post from NLIN Canada, the embassy network of the Kingdom of the Netherlands...

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2 h. ago Ontario farmer accused of falsely crying foul over thousands of stolen chicks

Ontario Provincial Police in Huron County say a farmer falsely cried fowl after it was reported that 45,000 chicks had gone missing from a farm in the area back in 2023.

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3 h. ago As Canada Embraces the Energy Superpower Conversation, Energy Creates Awards $500,000 in Scholarships to Youth Energy Superheroes

TORONTO, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As national discussions grow around Canada’s role as a global energy superpower, Energy Creates—a national scholarship contest for youth—is awarding five full-tuition scholarships, each worth up to $100,000, for a total of up to $500,000. The scholarships will go to students whose creative projects imagine a future powered […]

Economics

3 h. ago Empower Reports Base Earnings of $255M in First Quarter, up 13% Year Over Year

Workplace Solutions added 700K participants and 12K plans Wealth unit sees inflows up 115% year over year GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. — Empower announced today it has achieved base earnings of $255 million for the first quarter of 2025, up 13% from the same period in 2024. The retirement services and wealth management provider added approximately […]

Economics

4 h. ago Big Brothers Big Sisters to expand programs to increase mentorship

The $466,000 in funding will help BBBS Centre Wellington expand its mentorship program over a three-year period, creating up to 30 new mentor-mentee matches each year.

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4 h. ago ‘This is incredible’: Toronto fans overjoyed after Maple Leafs take 2

Mitch Marner played the hero for the Maple Leafs as he scored the winner in the third period, giving Toronto a 4-3 win over the Florida Panthers, along with a 2-0 series lead.

Sport

6 h. ago SIMMONS: Reason to believe as Maple Leafs head to Florida a winning team

When you win games such as Game 2 you build a certain confidence, a certain character, an internal belief

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13 h. ago 'I was stunned': Edmonton Oilers shock the hockey world in new way

This in from arguably hockey’s sharpest announcer Ray Ferraro of TSN, his amazement at the play of the Edmonton Oilers in coming back from a 2-1 deficit to the Vegas Golden Knights to win 4-2. “Frankly, I was stunned with how the second period played out,” Ferraro said on the Ray & Dregs podcast. “Like, […]

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14 h. ago NOVAGOLD Prices $179 Million Underwritten Upsized Public Offering of Common Shares

All amounts are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. (“NOVAGOLD” or “the Company”) (NYSE American, TSX: NG) today announced pricing of its previously announced public upsized offering of 47,850,000 common shares of NOVAGOLD at a price to the public of $3.75 per share. All […]

Economics

14 h. ago Darin Hagen among winners as Edmonton music, film, books and visual arts awarded $100,000

The $100,000 annual Edmonton Arts Prizes have been awarded, showcasing an impressive range of local talent and vision! Longtime playwright, queer advocate and drag legend Darin Hagen has taken the City of Edmonton Film Prize for his documentary Pride vs. Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story, it was announced at a ceremony at Roxy Theatre Wednesday […]

Culture

15 h. ago Farmer who reported theft of 45,000 chicks charged with fraud, mischief: OPP

More than two years after a reported theft of 45,000 chicks from a Huron County farm, OPP have laid charges – against the farmer who reported the theft. Huron OPP said Wednesday a 41-year-old South Huron man is charged with fraud over $5,000 and public mischief in a case one farmer described as “mind-boggling” when […]

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16 h. ago Sceptres look like old hands at playoff pressure in Game 1 win

It was by no means a perfect start to the Toronto Sceptres’ second chase of the Walter Cup, but it was the start they needed. The Sceptres got off to a quick start on Wednesday night, scoring first and then adding two more before the Frost even got on the board in an eventual 3-2 […]

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18 h. ago Calgary police shakeup continues as interim chief sworn in, 2 deputy chiefs retire

Calgary's new interim police chief was sworn in on Wednesday followed by news two of the city's deputy police chiefs have resigned.

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20 h. ago Retiree dad from Amherstburg ‘trying to take in’ $105,000 lottery win

Retiree and father of two Pasquale Mazzei of Amherstburg, Ont., was “frozen with shock” after winning a Lotto 6/49 second prize worth $105,904.20 in the March 19 draw. Mazzei has been playing the lottery since he was old enough to do so and this was his first big win. “In the morning, after finishing my […]

Economics

20 h. ago Canucks: Who is Mitch Love and why he could fill NHL coach vacancies?

The Canucks could replace Rick Tocchet with a younger coach with fresh ideas, but, with a narrow window to win, may pivot to a proven veteran.

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21 h. ago Seamless Boyle evacuation as nearby wildfire being fought in Athabasca County

A 1,000-hectare wildfire south of Boyle prompted the village and surrounding community to flee, and now fire crews are trying to douse the flames in the heavily wooded marshland.

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21 h. ago Le Bureau du coroner souhaite voir la diphénhydramine retirée des tablettes

Le Benadryl et les Sleep-eze ne devraient plus être en vente libre, recommande-t-il.

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21 h. ago CEOs call on Mark Carney to ‘take action’ to support domestic energy sector

Thirty-eight CEOs of Canadian energy companies signed a letter congratulating Mark Carney on his election win and pitching policy measures.

Transport

22 h. ago Conclave indicates it has not elected pope on first vote as black smoke rises from Sistine Chapel

With no one securing the necessary two-thirds majority, or 89 votes, the cardinals will retire for the night

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