39 m. ago Parties recalibrate campaigns after Vancouver ‘car ramming attack’ kills nine

'Currently, we do not believe that there is any active threat to Canadians,' Mark Carney said Sunday morning

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57 m. ago World reacts to Vancouver’s deadly vehicle attack at Lapu Lapu Day: 'Utterly tragic loss of life'

Leaders in Canada and around the world are sending their condolences to Vancouver after a car drove into a crowd of people, killing 9. Here's what they are saying:

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1 hour ago A zest for life: Savouring Italy’s lemons and the Mediterranean lifestyle

When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade, right?  Well, in the coastal city of Sorrento, outside Naples in southern Italy, some of Europe’s most remarkable chefs are transforming the famous fruit, grown widely on the charming Amalfi coast, into profoundly refreshing pasta dishes.  Likewise, in Catania, Sicily, where the lemon is king. Its narrow streets […]

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4 h. ago Family left reeling after teen girl dies in rollover west of Edmonton: 'Doesn't feel real'

"We all died with her that day, and now we have to start like we were just born. Now we have to live a whole new life. We have to learn how to live without her"

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4 h. ago Genius garage storage ideas to instantly maximize your space

Every garage needs a thorough cleanout and purge, and spring is the perfect time to do it! Here are a few steps and storage solutions for organizing your garage once and for all.

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4 h. ago Trump’s push to save the fading coal industry gets a warm embrace in West Virginia

FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. (AP) — The winner of this year’s West Virginia Coal Festival teen beauty pageant walks among the ruins of a community abandoned 70 years ago and imagines the rusted remains of coal tipples and processing plants coming back to life. Ava Johnson knows West Virginia coal will not ever be what it once […]

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10 h. ago ELDER: Uncovering the ‘dirty’ truths about electric vehicles

Are electric vehicles better for the planet than gasoline-powered vehicles? This is the question we explore in my new documentary, Electric Vehicles — The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. Whether one agrees with former president Joe Biden, who calls climate change “an existential threat,” or whether one agrees with the late physicist Freeman Dyson, who […]

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12 h. ago One of Toronto's best outdoor markets is back for the season this week

One of Toronto's liveliest outdoor vendor markets is finally opening up for the season this week.Spring has arrived in Toronto and summer's right around the corner, which can only mean one thing: the city's residents are hungry for ways to spend some much-needed time under the sun.Now, as someone who derives considerable joy from the mere act of purchasing a new trinket or piece of clothing, I may be biased, but if you ask me, outdoor markets are among the best ways to do that.Whether it's a huge flower market featuring blooms by local growers or a tried-and-true farmers' market, gathering your crew to meander stalls, meet local and small business owners and, most importantly, spend time outdoors after being caged in all winter, just screams summer. It's the best.For me, though, a vendor market is the creme de la creme, because, not only can you frequently find a tasty treat or two, but you can walk away with anything from a new candle to a crystal ...

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12 h. ago Toronto woman opens store of her dreams in hidden coach house

Walk by and you might just miss it: Nestled behind The Greenwood Café is a charming coach house that has been transformed into a record lover's paradise.Local resident and music enthusiast Courtney Radic officially opened the doors of her new record shop, called Baxters Vinyl, in January.Radic, who once ran a small local newspaper, has been a passionate record collector for approximately 15 years."My love for music has always been there," she told blogTO. "The hobby turned into a business, almost organically and naturally, and unfolded during the pandemic."Previously located at 198 Sammon Avenue, just north of Donlands subway station, Baxters Vinyl specializes in relocating records and record collections, preserving vintage vinyl, and putting sought-after albums into the hands of collectors.The new location, which is tucked behind a local café in a hidden coach house, has allowed Radic and her husband Geoff Hill, wh...

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14 h. ago 'It's temporary:' Steve Guttenberg talks about the fleeing nature of fame and the importance of being a good person at Calgary Exoat Calgary Expo

Steve Guttenberg’s parents were supportive of their son’s aspirations to become an actor. But only up to a point. On Saturday afternoon, the star of the Police Academy franchise, Short Circuit, Cocoon and Three Men and a Baby told an audience at Calgary Expo that he made a deal with his mom and dad when […]

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16 h. ago MAPLE LEAFS NOTES: Scott Laughton’s ‘simple’ game a boon in playoffs

Scott Laughton was finding his return to the Stanley Cup playoffs to his liking. The Battle of Ontario marked just the fourth time Laughton has participated in the annual tournament, and first since the 2020 bubble season with the Philadelphia Flyers. “It feels awesome,” Laughton told media in Ottawa on Saturday, hours ahead of Game […]

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18 h. ago CRIME SCENE: Brampton man caught, another sought for 2023 auto thefts

A 29-year-old Brampton man is facing break-and-enter and auto theft charges after two luxury vehicles were stolen in late 2023. Peel Regional Police also said a 26-year-old man, also from Brampton, is wanted on the same charges. According to police, two suspects unlawfully entered a Brampton-area business that rents luxury vehicles on Nov. 4, 2023. […]

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19 h. ago Singh considered stepping down in 2023 after being told of threat to his life

Singh made the revelation to reporters in a campaign stop in London, Ont. as he is fighting for his political life ahead of Monday's final vote.

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20 h. ago Los Angeles police release video of armed confrontation that wounded author, wife of Weezer bassist

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles police have released video from the shooting of author Jillian Lauren, the wife of a Weezer band member, during a chaotic backyard confrontation that culminated in a volley of gunfire. Lauren’s wounds were not life-threatening in the April 8 shooting in the northeast Los Angeles neighbourhood of Eagle Rock, […]

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20 h. ago Singh a pensé à se retirer après une «menace crédible» à sa vie en 2023

Le chef néodémocrate a fait cette révélation aux journalistes alors qu’il se bat pour son avenir politique.

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22 h. ago Indigenous leaders hope Vatican continues reconciliation efforts advanced by Francis

Gov. Gen. says the pontiff's apology for widespread abuses in the residential school system was a significant step in addressing historical injustices

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24 h. ago If Evander Kane and Evan Bouchard are back, Edmonton Oilers have a fighting chance

If you’re going to go on a decent playoff run or, in the case of the Edmonton Oilers Friday night, you only have a matter of minutes to slip a life-saving goal through the Grim Reaper’s five-hole, you’ll need a little magic. Like a dust-covered veteran who missed the entire season and a blundering defenceman […]

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25 h. ago Anthony Gismondi: White wine is on a roll, especially in France's Rhône Valley

White wine appeals to younger and older generations because it's lighter in alcohol and more versatile regarding food pairings

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26 h. ago Dr. Nieman: Wisdom, patience needed as youth experience earlier and longer puberty

One of the most challenging chapters in the life of a human being is adolescence. Ask a parent when they required the most wisdom and patience while raising a child, and they will admit it was during adolescence. One parent said that, looking back, she realized the beginning of puberty was the season when her […]

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28 h. ago Cappies: West Carleton presents a wonderful adaptation of The Odyssey

Show # 11 West Carleton Secondary School The Odyssey Director: Adam Smith Natasha Waters, Critic Nepean High School West Carleton Secondary School adapted Homer’s poem, The Odyssey, and transformed it into a comedic farce. They told the story of Odysseus, the Ithacan king on his 10 year long journey back from the Trojan War and […]

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