7 h. ago Winnipeg Jets confident necessary tweaks can be made in time for Game 2 of series

Jets defenceman Josh Morrissey will once again be a game-time decision for Game 2 on Friday against the Dallas Stars.

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9 h. ago The 60th Academy of Country Music Awards are here. Newcomer Ella Langley leads the nominees

NEW YORK (AP) — The 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards celebrate their 60th anniversary Thursday night. And by the looks of it, they’re not planning on slowing down any time soon. There’s a lot to celebrate. Sixteen-time ACM Award winner Reba McEntire will once again host. Keith Urban will be awarded the coveted ACM […]

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11 h. ago Tech company exploring how AI can translate pet sounds into words

Want to understand why your canine companion is barking? Feel like you’re missing out when your feline friend begins to meow? A Chinese tech company is hoping that artificial intelligence can help decipher dog and cat sounds and turn those sounds into human language. A patent was filed by Baidu, the owner of China’s largest […]

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12 h. ago Top Vegas scorer missing Game 2 — and coach goes to blender with VGK lines

This in from the Vegas Golden Knights, reports that forward Pavel Dorofeyev will miss Game 2 tonight, with d-man Alex Pietrangelo a game-time decision. Reported Jesse Granger of The Athletic: (Vegas coach Bruce) Cassidy says Pietrangelo has a chance to play tonight, they’ll make the call later. He ruled Dorofeyev out for tonight.” Both Pietrangelo […]

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12 h. ago Fanshawe College plans 35% staffing cut ahead of projected enrolment plunge

Fanshawe College is slashing 400 full-time employees positions – 35 per cent of its workforce – in the wake of a projected cumulative deficit of $95 million by March 2027.

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12 h. ago UTR Therapeutics Inc Announces IND submission to the US FDA for a First

NEW YORK, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — UTR Therapeutics Inc (UTRx Inc.), a drug development biotech company based in New York City, USA is pleased to announce a new milestone, the submission of an Investigational New Drug (IND) application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for UTRxM1-18, a novel therapeutic approach for […]

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12 h. ago Joel Quenneville hired by Anaheim Ducks for 1st head coaching job since Blackhawks abuse scandal

Joel Quenneville is returning to the NHL with the Anaheim Ducks for his first head coaching job since the second-winningest coach in league history resigned and was banned for his handling of a sexual assault scandal. The 66-year-old Quenneville was hired by Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek on Thursday for his first coaching job since […]

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13 h. ago Blairmore, Alta. man charged with child sexual exploitation offences

For the second time in six years, a 36-year-old man from Blairmore, Alta., has been charged with a number of child exploitation offences.

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14 h. 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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15 h. ago Vers un premier 30 °C au Québec au début de la semaine prochaine

Le mercure devrait atteindre 30 °C pour la première fois de l’année à Montréal la semaine prochaine.

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15 h. ago Here are all the new discounts you can get in Ontario with your Presto card

Presto has just announced a new crop of discounts that cardholders in Ontario can cash in on.A Presto card is an essential element for getting around Toronto and the GTA, but its benefits extend far beyond helping you pay your fare. There are a slew of perks and discounts that you can access with your card to sweeten the deal, with new ones dropping regularly.As it happens, Presto has just announced a crop of brand-new, limited-time offers for cardholders in the month of May, so that you can get outside and explore the city and surrounding areas all month long.TorontoAFC TorontoCheer on Toronto's own professional women's soccer (or football, if you prefer) club with 15 per cent off merchandise and general admission tickets up until October 18 when you use the code PRESTO15.CN TowerFrom now until June 19, you can score 15 per cent off admission and 15 per cent off merchandise at the shop when you show your card.Daydream AdventuresThis immersive art escape room is among t...

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15 h. ago Les secours palestiniens quasi paralysés dans une bande de Gaza aux abois

Israël bloque l’acheminement de l’aide humanitaire dans l’enclave palestinienne depuis plus de deux mois.

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15 h. ago La guerre commerciale pourrait freiner la croissance et faire grimper le chômage au Canada

Les ménages et le système financier montraient des signes de résilience accrue début 2025, observe la Banque du Canada.

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16 h. ago He was killed in a road rage shooting. AI allowed him to deliver his own victim impact statement

CHANDLER, Ariz. (AP) — There were dozens of statements submitted to the court by family and friends of Christopher Pelkey when it came time to sentence the man convicted of shooting him during a road rage incident. They provided glimpses of Pelkey’s humor, his character and his military service. But there was nothing quite like […]

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17 h. ago EU publishes a U.S. product hit list and prepares for WTO action against Trump’s tariffs

BRUSSELS — The European Union published on Thursday a list of U.S. imports that it would target with retaliatory duties if no solution is found to end U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff war, which could include aircraft maker Boeing. At the same time, the EU’s executive branch, the European Commission, said that it would begin […]

Economics

17 h. ago Construction set to begin on 1st of Ontario’s small modular nuclear reactors

Energy Minister Stephen Lecce announced the Ford government had approved Ontario Power Generation's plan to begin work on building the first of four small nuclear modular reactors.

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18 h. ago Orthodox Church leader says faith is humanity’s safeguard against the ‘impending robotocracy’

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The spiritual leader of the world’s Orthodox Christians has said that religious faith should serve as humanity’s safeguard amid rapidly advancing technology and what he described as the “impending robotocracy.” Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, 85, said that Orthodox tradition preserves “valuable human-centric wisdom” essential for navigating a world of accelerating technological change […]

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18 h. ago REPEAT – Dorel Industries Will Hold a Conference Call to Discuss Its First Quarter Results

MONTREAL, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dorel Industries Inc. (TSX: DII.B, DII.A) CONFERENCE CALL: OPEN TO: Analysts, investors and all interested parties DATE: Monday, May 12, 2025 TIME: 11:00 AM Eastern Time CALL:  1-833-752-3231     THE PRESS RELEASE WILL BE PUBLISHED THE FRIDAY PRIOR (MAY 9) AFTER MARKETS CLOSE, THROUGH GLOBENEWSWIRE. Please dial in […]

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18 h. ago Trump taps wellness influencer and doctor Casey Means for surgeon general

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is tapping Dr. Casey Means, a physician-turned-wellness influencer with close ties to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as his nominee for surgeon general after withdrawing his initial pick for the influential health post. Trump said in a social media post Wednesday that Means has “impeccable ‘MAHA’ […]

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19 h. ago BCE Cuts Dividend by 56%, Strikes Fiber Network Deal With PSP

BCE Inc. cut its dividend for the first time in 17 years following months of pressure from analysts and investors to improve its balance sheet.

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