34 m. ago Trump’s move to end birthright citizenship will go to U.S. Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday kept on hold President Donald Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship but agreed to hear arguments on the issue in May.

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95 m. ago Sentence expected in fiery Peace Arch border crash that killed B.C. pastor

Gurbinder Singh, 40, pleaded not guilty in 2024 to dangerous driving causing death in the explosive collision that left Pastor Tom Cheung dead on May 2, 2019.

Events

2 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

2 h. ago Senators captain Brady Tkachuk returns against the Carolina Hurricanes

Brady Tkachuk is ready to roll. The Ottawa Senators captain was a full participant in Thursday’s morning skate and confirmed he’ll face the Carolina Hurricanes in the regular-season finale at the Canadian Tire Centre. “I’m ready to go,” Tkachuk said. “I’m ready to go and finish off the regular season on a high note.” Tkachuk […]

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2 h. ago Active shooter reported on Florida State campus in Tallahassee

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — An active shooter was reported Thursday on the Florida State University campus in Tallahassee, according to the school’s alert system. Police were on scene or on the way around noon, officials said. Students and faculty were instructed to continue to seek shelter and await further instructions. “Lock and stay away from all […]

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2 h. ago Woman, 2 young kids missing after trying to cross border into Canada: RCMP

RCMP say the three people are missing in the woods near the Quebec border with the U.S. after they were part of a group attempting to cross into Canada.

Society

3 h. ago WorldStrides Canada Facilitating VE Day 80 Tour in the Netherlands to Honour Fallen Canadian Soldiers

Students, teachers from 34 high schools across Canada will visit Bergen-op-Zoom Canadian War Cemetery, carry “Torch of Remembrance” in Commemoration Ceremony TORONTO, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — To mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, WorldStrides, a global provider of educational student travel and experiential learning, is facilitating a commemoration tour […]

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4 h. ago Have a side hustle? Here’s what you need to know as tax filing deadlines draw near

You could be selling your art on Etsy or delivering late-night orders for Uber Eats. Maybe you dog-sit on weekends for out-of-town pet owners, or tutor kids who need help with their homework after school. No matter the side hustle, financial experts say it’s important to be aware of the rules surrounding your income declaration, […]

Economics

5 h. ago Perfetti, Winnipeg Jets ready to face St. Louis Blues in NHL playoffs

Cole Perfetti — coming off his best season as a pro — is looking forward to facing the St. Louis Blues in the first round of this year's NHL post-season.

Transport

5 h. ago Air Canada flight to Toronto makes emergency landing after reports of smoke on board

Nearly 200 people flying from sunny Las Vegas to a still-frigid Toronto were jolted back to reality with a little more than your average post-trip blues this week when their plane had to make an emergency landing before even making it back into Canada.Air Canada Rouge Flight 1702 departed as usual from the U.S. party city shortly after 11 a.m. PDT on Wednesday, but did not make its scheduled 6:30 p.m. EDT arrival at Toronto Pearson International Airport due to a worrying smell of smoke in the cockpit.Out of an abundance of caution, pilots diverted to Iowa — perhaps the biggest contrast possible after the hustle and bustle of Vegas — landing safely at Des Moines International Airport at 4:10 p.m. local time.After the A321 aircraft was inspected on the ground (as is standard procedure), it was allowed to proceed to a gate, where passengers deplaned, only to face delays of more than eight hours until they could board a subst...

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6 h. ago Fire bans issued across Saskatchewan amid early dry conditions

Several rural municipalities, including Vanscoy, Corman Park, Rosthern, Eagle Creek and Meadow Lake, have issued fire bans as dry conditions settle in.

Events

6 h. ago Leviathan Gold commences first phase of trenching at the Foča Project, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Recent Induced Polarization survey results show a clear chargeable feature approximately 75-100 metres in width coincident with a prominent ENE-WSW trending system of faults, upslope from an area of very high-grade silver, lead and zinc in float samples. Target is believed to represent a conduit for underlying Mississippi Valley Type or SEDEX mineralization. Renewal of […]

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7 h. ago Canadians cancelling U.S. business trips amid tariff, border tensions

Canadians are cancelling business trips, withdrawing from conferences and avoiding future bookings to the U.S. as the backlash against Trump hits the world of corporate travel.

Economics

8 h. ago From tariffs to crime, where do rural communities want election action?

There's many issues front of mind in the federal election campaign, but industry leaders say rural communities aren't getting enough focus.

Politics

9 h. ago Matthew Lau: Reading, writing and revolution in Ontario schools

Judging by a teachers' union magazine, the keys to education are not math, grammar or history but climate-change activism

Society

10 h. ago Frith: Public school inequality is made worse by private funding

Every school in Ottawa should be 'top tier.' But that won’t happen by moving programs around or asking families to start over in new schools.

Society

11 h. ago Canadians cancel U.S. business trips en masse amid tariff anger and border fear

MONTREAL — First came the tariff threats. Then the annexation taunts. But it wasn’t until reports surfaced about foreigners detained while trying to enter the U.S. that Oscar Acosta decided to call off trips to three business conventions south of the border. He was “undeterred until last month” — when the tech CEO read about […]

Economics

17 h. ago Show us some respect then we can talk trade, China tells Trump

The fate of the global economy and financial markets hinges in large part on whether the U.S. and China can find a way to avoid a protracted trade war

Economics

17 h. ago We asked London candidates: What's the top issue for voters?

Candidates running in three London ridings in the federal election met with voters at an informal gathering Wednesday at Goodwill Industries on Horton Street. Organized by the London Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by the London St. Thomas Association of Realtors, the event also offered an opportunity for London’s business community to speak with candidates […]

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18 h. ago B.C.’s vaping crisis in schools is a ‘huge’ concern, official says

In 2022, one in 10 Canadians aged 20 to 24 and one in 15 youth aged 15 to 19 vaped daily compared with one in 50 Canadians aged 25 and older.

Society