6 h. ago ‘The body is reality’: Canadian filmmaker David Cronenberg on mortality and making movies

Legendary Canadian filmmaker speaks about his latest movie, 'The Shrouds,' and says that, after a lifetime making movies, he's reluctantly accepted the 'body horror' label.

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6 h. ago Harassed by Assassin’s Creed gamers, a professor fought back with kindness

HANOVER, N.H. (AP) — Sachi Schmidt-Hori has never played Assassin’s Creed Shadows, but facing an onslaught of online harassment from its fans, she quickly developed her own gameplay style: confronting hate with kindness. Schmidt-Hori, an associate professor of Japanese literature and culture at Dartmouth College, worked as a narrative consultant on the latest installment in […]

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7 h. ago That time rock legend Jimi Hendrix was put on trial in Toronto

Toronto has seen its fair share of music stars roll through Pearson Airport over the decades, but no one has made an entrance quite like rock and roll legend Jimi Hendrix.Landing at Toronto International Airport (now Pearson) ahead of a sold-out 1969 show at Maple Leaf Gardens, Hendrix was stopped by customs for a suspicious substance found in his luggage.What followed was a surreal mix of courtroom drama, fan frenzy, and, despite the arrest, an unforgettable show from the legendary guitar god.The lead-upDetailed in the book Hendrix: Setting the Record Straight by John McDermott, it was on May 3, 1969, when Jimi Hendrix and the Experience came to Toronto from Detroit — where whispers of a drug bust surrounded them.Brushing off the suggestion of drug possession, the "Purple Haze" artist was pulled aside by security who suspected him of having "illicit substances" in his bag.After creating a mobile test lab, it was found that the substances in ...

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7 h. ago See how Toronto demolished and rebuilt a huge stretch of the Gardiner Expressway

The long-term rebuild of Toronto's Gardiner Expressway has faced its fair share of criticism for contributing to the city's traffic woes, but it's actually a heck of an impressive undertaking if you're able to look past the frustrating lane closures and incessant gridlock.A new time-lapse video has condensed the frenzied construction for the first two sections of the Gardiner Expressway Strategic Rehabilitation Plan's latest phase, covering a stretch extending from Dufferin Street — a project the City recently announced would be completed far ahead of schedule.The video from local photographer Kotsy covers construction on the stretch of highway just north of Exhibition Place from 2024 to 2025, shortened into a digestible 3.5-minute watch time.Kotsy tells blogTO that the drone-captured views of the project were aligned using a couple of different methods. "The first captures (in the second half of the video) were done using save points, but I reali...

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7 h. ago Consignaction: engouement pour les lieux de retour, malgré un développement suspendu par Québec

Même si le développement de nouveaux lieux de retour est sur pause, 17 sites ont ouvert leurs portes depuis janvier.

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10 h. ago City of Calgary to charge for parking at Edworthy Park, paving plans concern residents

According to the City of Calgary, designs are currently being developed and construction is scheduled to begin 'the earliest' in spring 2026. 

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11 h. ago B.C. Premier David Eby promises overhaul of Mental Health Act, even as courts tackle existing law

Vaughn Palmer: B.C. likely to lose constitutional challenge to law allowing involuntary detention of people with mental health issues

Science

12 h. ago Leafs in tough against defending Stanley Cup champions, warns NHL scout

There are no shortcuts to beating the Florida Panthers. “They get after it, and they get after you, all the time,” said a veteran NHL scout who watches the Panthers regularly. “They have everything you need to succeed. They have depth up front. They have unselfish players. They play with incredible passion. They move the […]

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12 h. ago Capstone Copper Announces 2025 Annual General Meeting Results

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Capstone Copper Corp. (“Capstone” or the “Company”) (TSX:CS) (ASX:CSC) announced the voting results from its 2025 Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) held May 2, 2025 in Vancouver, British Columbia. A total of 594,082,529 common shares were voted at the meeting, representing 77.96% of the votes attached to all outstanding common shares. Shareholders […]

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13 h. ago Calgary police Chief Mark Neufeld has resigned, interim chief appointed

In a surprise move, Calgary police Chief Mark Neufeld has tendered his resignation and Deputy Chief Katie McLellan has been appointed the city's new interim police chief.

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13 h. ago Gran Tierra Energy Announces Final Voting Results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders

CALGARY, Alberta , May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (“Gran Tierra” or the “Company”) (NYSE American:GTE) (TSX:GTE) (LSE:GTE) today announced the voting results from the Company’s annual meeting of stockholders held on May 2, 2025. Final Voting Results of Gran Tierra’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders: Stockholders elected all nine individuals nominated […]

Economics

14 h. ago Xenon Pharmaceuticals Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

VANCOUVER, British Columbia and BOSTON, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: XENE), a neuroscience-focused biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering life-changing therapeutics for patients in need, today announced equity inducement grants to four new non-officer employees consisting of an aggregate of 78,600 share options and 1,800 performance share units […]

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15 h. ago Vote for your favourite Farm Boy products and get a chance to win a $100 gift card

It's that time of year again — the fifth annual Farm Boy Fan Faves is here, and it's time to vote for your favourite products!From humble beginnings, Farm Boy began as a small produce shop in Cornwall, Ontario, back in 1981 and has since grown into a beloved local staple, with 51 locations across the province.From locally sourced produce to chef-prepared dishes, fresh seafood, plant-based options, and so much more, Farm Boy provides a wide range of high-quality, value products that inspire delicious meals and cherished family moments.How to voteBut what's your favourite? Now, it's your turn to show some love to the items that make it into your cart every time!From Monday, April 21, to Monday, May 12, you can cast your vote for your favourite Farm Boy private label products — from your meal-time must-haves to the delicious snacks that satisfy your sweet tooth.You'll vote for your favourites across 13 categories, ...

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15 h. ago U.S. designates Haitian gangs as foreign terror organization as experts warn of impact on aid

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The U.S. on Friday officially designated a powerful gang coalition in Haiti as a foreign terrorist organization, raising concerns the move could deepen the country’s humanitarian crisis at a critical time. The Viv Ansanm coalition, which means “Living Together,” joins a list of eight Latin American criminal organizations under that […]

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15 h. ago White House signals sharp spending cuts in Trump’s 2026 budget plan

Administration officials said a fuller budget will come soon with plans to address the drivers of the annual deficit

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15 h. ago Calgary's Ujamaa Grandma yarn sale begins today, continues through weekend

Annual sale raises $140,000 for families in Africa that are struggling

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15 h. ago Calgary's Ujamaa Grandmas yarn sale begins today, continues through weekend

Annual sale raises $140,000 for families in Africa that are struggling

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17 h. ago Energy Chief Says US Won’t Move Forward With With Billions in Biden

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said his agency doesn’t plan to move forward with billions of dollars worth of Biden-era loans as the Trump administration reviews the department’s $400 billion-strong green bank.

Politics

19 h. ago Amex Exploration to Present at the Metals & Mining Virtual Investor Conference May 6th

Company invites individual and institutional investors, as well as advisors and analysts, to attend online at VirtualInvestorConferences.com MONTREAL, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Amex Exploration Inc. ((TSXV: AMX) (FSE: MX0) (OTCQX: AMXEF)), based in Quebec, Canada, focused on the development and expansion of their high-grade gold Perron Project, today announced that Victor Cantore, President and […]

Culture

19 h. ago Shopify developers lose annual revenue share break as program moves to lifetime model

Shopify said the revenue it will now receive as a result of the change will fund tools, infrastructure and innovations

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