61 m. ago Calgary Stampeders take receiver Damien Alford with top pick in CFL draft

It marked the first time since 2014 that Calgary picked first overall.

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96 m. ago What will New Jersey Devils’ playoff ouster mean for Calgary Flames on draft day?

While New Jersey Devils netminder Jacob Markstrom racked up 49 saves on Tuesday, his double-overtime defeat is good news for his old team

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2 h. ago Top USports defender highlights 2025 draft class for the Edmonton Elks

The Edmonton Elks did not have a first-round pick in the 2025 CFL Draft but felt Queen's DL Darien Newell was the best player on their draft board on Tuesday.

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3 h. ago Suspended sprinter’s lawsuit against Gatorade over gummies is dismissed

He received a four-year doping ban after he alleged the company gave him contaminated gummies at an awards banquet

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4 h. ago BYDFi Partners with Ledger to Launch Limited Edition Hardware Wallet, Debuts at TOKEN2049 Dubai

VICTORIA, Seychelles, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As an official sponsor of TOKEN2049 Dubai, global crypto exchange BYDFi has teamed up with industry-leading hardware wallet provider Ledger to release a limited edition co-branded Ledger Nano X. The exclusive wallets made their debut at the TOKEN2049 event, where attendees had the chance to receive them […]

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6 h. ago CFL Draft: London QB Taylor Elgersma picked 18th overall by Winnipeg

While Taylor Elgersma mulls over some impressive National Football League opportunities, he also now has an option north of the border. The 23-year-old Londoner and Oakridge grad was selected by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the second round with the 18th pick in the 2025 CFL draft late Tuesday. The reigning Hec Crighton award winner […]

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6 h. ago Made in Ontario or just packaged here? Ontario NDP push for clearer grocery store labels

The premier's office also did not directly respond to questions from Global News over whether or not the NDP motion would receive government support.

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8 h. ago Canadian university QB to attend Green Bay Packers, Buffalo Bills rookie minicamps

Laurier quarterback Taylor Elgersma may have gone undrafted by the NFL over the weekend, but his hopes of playing in the league are not finished.

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15 h. ago Rakovina Strengthens Board with Appointments of Yevgeniy Meshcherekov and David Kideckel

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rakovina Therapeutics Inc. (TSX-V: RKV) (FSE: 7JO), a biopharmaceutical company advancing innovative cancer therapies through artificial intelligence (AI)-powered drug discovery, is pleased to announce the appointments of Mr. Yevgeniy Meshcherekov and Dr. David Kideckel to the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”), subject to receiving approval […]

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19 h. ago Canadians notebook: Blue Jays’ top prospect is here, could No. 2 be on the way?

Power-hitting shortstop Arjun Nimmala is tearing it up for the C's, and right-handed pitcher Trey Yesavage is taking care of hitters one level below in the Toronto system

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19 h. ago Algoma Steel Group Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter 2025

Consolidated Revenue of $517.1 Million Shipments of 470K Tons, with an 11% Quarter over Quarter increase in Plate Product Shipments, at 91K Tons Net Loss of $24.5 Million and Adjusted EBITDA Loss of $46.7 Million, Including a $50 Million Insurance Proceeds Receivable First Steel Production from Transformative Electric Arc Furnace (“EAF”) Expected During Q2 2025 […]

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22 h. ago Payments of these benefits may be delayed if you don't file your taxes on time

Regularly employed Canadians have one day left to file their taxes in Canada by the April 30 deadline.According to a survey from H&R Block, 22 per cent of Canadians have yet to file their tax return.More than half (58 per cent) of those yet to file say they plan to file before the deadline, but haven’t gotten around to it yet, and 12 per cent say it's because they have yet to receive some documents they need.If you've been slacking, now's the time to catch up so that you don't miss out on any immediate benefit and credit payments, or incur any penalties.We spoke with H&R Block tax expert Yannick Lemay about what could happen if you file your taxes late in Canada.Late benefit and credit paymentsLemay says there are a lot of credits in the last few years, both from the federal and provincial governments, that are being paid outside of the tax return."That means in order to receive them, you need to have filed your tax return," he explained....

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23 h. ago San Francisco 49ers’ George Kittle agrees to an extension that makes him highest

George Kittle agreed to a four-year contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers that will make him the highest-paid tight end in NFL history. Kittle announced the deal on the Bussin’ With The Boys podcast on Tuesday, saying the extension was worth $76.4 million over four years with $35 million guaranteed at signing. The deal keeps […]

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23 h. ago Shedeur Sanders was not only prospect to receive prank call during NFL draft

Shedeur Sanders was not the only prospect to receive a prank call during the NFL draft. Kyle McCord, the former Syracuse quarterback who was taken by the Eagles last weekend, told Philadelphia-area media that someone tried to prank him while the draft was ongoing. The father of Cleveland Browns top pick, former Michigan defensive tackle […]

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23 h. ago J.K. Rowling backlash surprises ‘Harry Potter’ series star John Lithgow

John Lithgow didn’t think signing up for the new Harry Potter series would be so controversial. The veteran actor said he has received a lot of negative feedback after accepting the role of Albus Dumbledore in HBO’s TV reboot, set to premiere in 2027. Critics cited Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling’s comments about the transgender […]

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24 h. ago Toronto's High Park cherry blossoms are about to reach full bloom for 2025

The annual return of Toronto's vibrant sakura cherry blossoms has officially begun, with the first delicate white petals opening in High Park as of April 28, right on schedule.According to Toronto's go-to expert for cherry blossom updates, Steven Joniak — better known as Sakura Steve — this year's full bloom is expected to begin on May 1, followed by peak bloom (when 90 to 100 per cent of blossoms are open) from May 2 through May 9 in High Park.For over a decade, Sakura Steve has kept cherry blossom fans informed with updates on his site, Sakura in High Park. Since 2012, he's been Toronto's most trusted sakura tracker, even receiving special recognition from Matsunaga Takeshi, the Consul-General of Japan, for his dedication.As always, the weather will play a decisive role in just how long that peak will last, with the upcoming rain and thunderstorms potentially shortening that window. Visitors heading to the park right now will spot only a f...

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25 h. ago Calgary Stampeders select Australian punter with first pick in CFL Global draft

The Calgary Stampeders selected Australian punter Fraser Masin with the first overall pick in Tuesday morning’s Canadian Football League global draft. Masin’s selection kicked off the day that features the 2025 CFL Global Draft early and the annual pick-em for Canadians — the 2025 CFL Draft — this afternoon (4 p.m., TSN). With four spots […]

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26 h. ago People close to Bill Belichick alarmed with ‘runaway train’ girlfriend Jordon Hudson

The 24-year-old former cheerleader has many people close to the NFL coaching legend concerned

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26 h. ago Eagles star Jalen Hurts skips White House ceremony to celebrate Super Bowl championship

President Donald Trump feted the 2025 Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles at the White House on Monday, but several players, including quarterback Jalen Hurts, decided to skip the celebration. Hurts and other players cited scheduling conflicts as the reasons for their absences, according to a White House official who was not authorized to comment publicly […]

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29 h. ago Letters, April 29: Have the Edmonton Elks signed their next superstar?

The signing of Alexander Hollins to the Edmonton Elks may be a CFL Gamechanger.  The BC Lions never realized what they had in this receiver.  If used properly by the Elks, Hollins could be groomed to have “Brandon Banks” type production and explosive plays.  The Elks have the talent to be a first-place team but […]

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