71 m. ago Burning coal leaves dangerous waste. Trump’s EPA eyes looser rules for handling it

In 2022, federal officials rebuked a major coal plant next to the Ohio River for letting coal waste — in a pile so big it could fill the Dallas Cowboys’ football stadium twice over — threaten groundwater with heavy metal pollution. That coal ash, the waste from burning coal, was at risk of leaching into […]

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75 m. ago Trump says he’ll attend trade negotiations with Japanese officials at the White House

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said he’s joining some of his top economic advisers on Wednesday for negotiations at the White House over tariffs and trade with a top Japanese official who is traveling to Washington for the talks. The Republican president said in a post on his social media platform that he’ll attend the […]

Economics

2 h. ago Canadian university staff advised to avoid travel to the U.S. over border 'difficulties'

The national voice for Canadian university teachers and other professionals has warned against travelling to America due to border "difficulties" and other developing issues.The Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) is warning academic staff to only travel to the U.S. if it's essential and necessary.CAUT says that the warning was sparked by the "rapidly evolving political landscape" in the States, which includes reports of individuals encountering difficulties when attempting to cross the border.The association has also stated that folks who fall into specific categories should "exercise particular caution." The categories include citizens or residents of a country identified in reports as "likely to be subject to a travel ban."It includes people who are citizens or residents of a country "where there are diplomatic tensions with the U.S," and those with passport stamps that show they've visited countries that may be subject to a trave...

Society

10 h. ago Tigo Energy Expands EI Residential with Smart Heating Integration at Intersolar Europe

Tigo to showcase new GO Junction and TS4-X platform, as well as fully integrated solar, storage, mobility, and heating solution for evolving needs of the European market. MONTEVARCHI, Italy — Tigo Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: TYGO) (“Tigo,” “Company”), a leading provider of intelligent solar and energy software solutions, will feature its latest innovations for residential as […]

Economics

13 h. ago VPD boost security amid reports of plot to kill officer in Downtown Eastside

In an internal email obtained by Global News, officers are advised of the possible threat, which indicates there's a group of young men aiming to kill an officer.

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14 h. ago Point Douglas residents question proposed consumption site location

The proposed location for the site is 200 Disraeli Freeway. Housing, Addictions and Homelessness minister Bernadette Smith says the site will include supports.

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18 h. ago Killer of popular Banff resident handed automatic life sentence for murder

"Hopefully, Ethan can rest in a little peace and maybe we get a little bit, too," victim's father says

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18 h. ago Toronto businesses anticipate having to cut staff and freeze hiring due to tariffs

As much as we may want to avoid the subject, tariff talk continues to dominate the news cycle, with residents understandably confused about what's being taxed, from where, when, and how much — details that have changed multiple times at the whim of U.S. President Trump.As the levies persist, some cities will see greater impacts than others, as will some industries, though hardly any corner of the economy is immune. At a local level, the City of Toronto has launched an action plan that includes deferring industrial property taxes and a campaign urging residents to shop within their community rather than supporting American brands.Still, independent businesses are staring down the barrel of higher operating costs, logistical tribulations and more that, many say, will lead to even fewer jobs being available in the city when unemployment has risen to a brutal 8.7 per cent.Out of more than 500 small businesses that expressed their fears on th...

Economics

18 h. ago Trump ‘maintains his position’ on Canada becoming 51 state: Press secretary

'I would reject the president’s position on Canada has shifted,' Karoline Leavitt says during media briefing at White House

Politics

19 h. ago U.S. judge to question Trump officials’ refusal to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia

A federal judge in Maryland is expected to question the Trump administration Tuesday about its continued refusal to retrieve Kilmar Abrego Garcia from an El Salvador prison, even after the Supreme Court ordered his return to the U.S. The 4 p.m. hearing in a U.S. District Court comes a day after White House advisers repeated […]

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20 h. ago 51e État: Trump n’a pas changé de ton face au Canada, selon la porte

Donald Trump croit toujours que les Canadiens auraient intérêt à ce que leur pays devienne le 51e État américain, selon Karoline Leavitt.

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21 h. ago REVIEW: The culture war in ‘Sinners’ leaves blood on the floor

“Sinners,” Ryan Coogler’s wildly entertaining mash-up of genres, tonal flavours and stunning production values, arrives just in time to meet its moment. Veering confidently between pulpy and profound, this ambitious, if occasionally uneven, meditation on art, appropriation, betrayal and redemption never sacrifices what’s on its mind for its primary aim, which is to shock and […]

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23 h. ago Big Four Roadhouse lineup announced for Calgary Stampede 2025

Yung Gravy, TLC and Lil Jon are among the lineup of artists announced to perform on the Big Four Roadhouse Bud Light Stage at Calgary Stampede 2025. The lineup also includes globally-known musicians Natasha Bedingfield, Boys Like Girls and Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello. The Big Four Roadhouse is free with admission to Stampede […]

Transport

24 h. ago M.D. of Pincher Creek seeks provincial support for Maycroft Road dust issues

From Waterton Lakes, to Castle Mountain, the Municipal District of Pincher Creek is a gateway to recreational paradise. But it comes at a price for some of its rural residents.

Transport

24 h. ago Ontario woman goes viral showing 'disgusting' Wingstop order covered in blood

One woman got more than she bargained for after she discovered her order from an Ontario Wingstop location was seemingly covered in blood.No one likes to open up their fast food order and find an unexpected bit of blood mixed in with their meal — especially when it's chicken — but Ontario resident Emily Warren was particularly shocked when she opened up her order from a Wingstop location in Guelph to find that the bag and containers were covered in sticky red droplets.Worse yet, she believes that the blood actually belonged to a human.In a TikTok video that's amassed over 100,ooo views and 6,500 likes since it was posted on Sunday, April 13, Emily details the "disgusting" surprise that came along with what was meant to be a delicious dinner.@emilyywarren_ LIKE WHAT- 🤢🤢🤢 @Wingstop this is so disgusting #wingstop ♬ original sound - Em💫"We went to the Guelph Wingstop and there's blood all over our food," she says in the video, turning the camera arou...

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25 h. ago Ontario park known for its sandy beaches and camping is about to open for summer

Want to feel like you're on a tropical vacation without leaving Ontario? Pancake Bay Provincial Park is opening for the season soon and has more than three kilometres of beautiful sand beach with Caribbean-blue water to enjoy.Pancake Bay Provincial Park is located in the gorgeous Batchawana Bay area near Sault Ste. Marie in Northern Ontario. If you're driving from Toronto or the GTA, you can expect the journey to take you around eight hours by car (it's worth it – trust me).The park is open this year from May 2 until Oct. 14, 2025.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Pancake Bay Provincial Park (@pancakebaypp)Pancake Bay has one of "the finest beaches in North America." The beach features 3.2 km of fine sand and is sheltered from the open lake by two protective promontories that form the bay.If you're visiting the beach, be sure to note that there are no li...

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25 h. ago Ontario park known for its sandy beaches is about to open for the season

Want to feel like you're on a tropical vacation without leaving Ontario? Pancake Bay Provincial Park is opening for the season soon and has more than three kilometres of beautiful sand beach with Caribbean-blue water to enjoy.Pancake Bay Provincial Park is located in the gorgeous Batchawana Bay area near Sault Ste. Marie in Northern Ontario. If you're driving from Toronto or the GTA, you can expect the journey to take you around eight hours by car (it's worth it – trust me).The park is open this year from May 2 until Oct. 14, 2025.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Pancake Bay Provincial Park (@pancakebaypp)Pancake Bay has one of "the finest beaches in North America." The beach features 3.2 km of fine sand and is sheltered from the open lake by two protective promontories that form the bay.If you're visiting the beach, be sure to note that there are no li...

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25 h. ago Joe Biden will speak about Social Security in his return to the national stage

WASHINGTON — Former President Joe Biden returns to the national stage Tuesday to elevate liberal concerns that President Donald Trump’s agenda is threatening the health of Social Security. The 82-year-old Democrat has largely avoided speaking publicly since leaving the White House in January, which is typically the tradition for immediate past presidents. That’s even as […]

Politics

25 h. ago Avoid U.S. or take burner phones, Canadian executives tell staff

Major public institutions in Canada, including a pension management firm and a leading hospital, are advising staff against traveling to the U.S., marking a greater erosion in the country’s longstanding trust with its neighbour. The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, one of Canada’s top pediatric research hospitals, is recommending its staff avoid U.S. trips. “Due […]

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28 h. ago New Evidence Emerges in Marc Mysterio’s Shadowban Lawsuit Against Amazon, Calls on ‘Anti

NEW YORK, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Marc Mysterio, a Billboard-charting artist and undefeated professional boxer—IBA Boxing has issued a letter sanctioning Marc Mysterio vs. Jake Paul for their vacant 220 lbs title—has introduced new evidence in his lawsuit against Amazon Music (Case No. 1:25-cv-01705, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York), alleging […]

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