13 m. ago Manitoba warns of new measles exposure sites south of Winnipeg

WINKLER — Public health officials in Manitoba are warning of new measles exposure sites in two communities south of Winnipeg, including a medical centre and an elementary school. Officials say people may have been exposed to the virus at the C. W. Wiebe Medical Centre and the Dynacare blood and medical test lab in Winkler, […]

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2 h. ago Three quarters of Canadians say misinformation affected the federal election: Poll

OTTAWA — More than three quarters of Canadians believe misinformation had an impact on the outcome of the federal election, a new poll suggests. The Leger poll, which sampled more than 1,500 Canadian adults from April 29 to May 1, suggests that 19 per cent of people think false information or misinformation had a major […]

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2 h. ago RCMP continue search for 2 children who wandered from N.S. home

Police say the search continues Saturday for two young children who are believed to have wandered away from their home in rural northeastern Nova Scotia.

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4 h. ago Majority of Canadians say misinformation affected federal election: poll

More than three quarters of Canadians believe misinformation had an impact on the outcome of the federal election, a new poll suggests.

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12 h. ago Alberta Theatre Projects say 'significant funds' stolen in fraud attack

An investigation is ongoing with ATP's financial institution and the Calgary police to assess how much money was stolen

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13 h. ago Restaurant known for Toronto's best jerk chicken opens second location

A hidden gem Toronto Caribbean restaurant that's gained a reputation for serving the best jerk chicken in the city has finally expanded with a new location.Leslieville's Gerrard Square Shopping Centre is one of those if-you-know-you-know places in Toronto that make the city so unique.For my part, the mall always carried a sort of looming, ominous air. Probably because my parents used to joke that they'd leave me there whenever I behaved badly growing up, but I digress. The mall's inescapable 'Gerrard Scare' and 'Scary Square' nicknames just go to show that I'm not the only one.More recently, though, the mall's been getting a renewed wave of respect — even popularity — as more and more people in the city flock to it for, more or less, one reason: the food.The mall food court has seen several buzzworthy tenants come and go over the past few years, but its main claim to fame, in my opinion at least, has a...

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13 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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17 h. ago Gatineau police opening surveillance camera registry to fight crime

Gatineau police are creating a “surveillance camera registry” and are asking business owners and residents with outdoor cameras to sign up. “By registering their cameras, residents can partner with the Service de police de la Ville de Gatineau (SPVG) to help police officers and investigators advance investigations following a crime that may have occurred in […]

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18 h. ago Jurors begin to consider case of suspect in fatal stabbing of Calgary fitness instructor on city street

Jury could find Michael Adenyi not criminally responsible by reason of a mental disorder or guilty of first-, or second-degree murder or manslaughter

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18 h. ago «Pompettes sur la caféine»: un euphorique salon du café va enivrer la métropole en fin de semaine

Le café artisanal coulera à flots pour des milliers de visiteurs pompettes à la caféine samedi et dimanche au centre-ville.

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18 h. ago Nashville school shooter who killed student and himself had brandished box cutter

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A Nashville high school student who fatally shot a classmate before killing himself in January was on probation after threatening a student with a box cutter months earlier, according to juvenile court files obtained through an open records request. Solomon Henderson, who was 17 at the time, was charged with carrying a […]

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19 h. ago Gangs, jerry cans and a Grey Cup ring: undercover cop testifies in trial of alleged Alberta Avenue arsonist

An undercover police officer who cozied up to an alleged serial arsonist says the accused took him on a tour of houses he burned while regaling him with stories about life on the street. Darcy Willier is in the midst of a Court of King’s Bench trial on a 16-count indictment alleging he set fire […]

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19 h. ago «Tragique accident» à Stuttgart, où une voiture a foncé dans la foule et fait un mort

Sept autres personnes ont été blessées dans ce centre-ville allemand.

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19 h. ago CRIME SCENE: Brampton delivery driver charged with sex assault in Hamilton

A 29-year-old Brampton man has been charged in connection with an alleged sex assault at a Hamilton apartment complex. It’s alleged that the accused was working as a delivery driver on April 3 when he entered the victim’s apartment in the Barton St. E.-Ottawa St. N. area under the guise of using the restroom and […]

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20 h. ago S&P/TSX composite closes up more than 200 points, U.S. markets also higher

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index closed higher Friday, though not as much as U.S. markets which got a boost from a positive jobs report. The April non-farm payroll data came in better than expected, helping ease fears over the impact of tariffs on the U.S. economy, said Pierre-Benoit Gauthier, vice-president of investment strategy at […]

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20 h. ago Trump administration asks Supreme Court to let DOGE access Social Security systems

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Friday to clear the way for Elon Musk ‘s Department of Government Efficiency to access Social Security systems containing personal data on millions of Americans. The emergency appeal comes after a judge in Maryland restricted the team’s access under federal privacy laws. Social Security holds […]

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20 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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20 h. ago In Calgary courts: Prosecution says money launderer Talal Fouani may have attempted to flee country

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from April 28-May 2, 2025

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20 h. ago Fatality inquiry recommends more mental health resources at Edmonton Remand Centre after inmate died pleading for addictions treatment

Warning: this story deals with suicide. If you need help, the AHS Mental Health Help Line can be reached at 1-877-303-2642. The Canada Suicide Prevention Service can be contacted at 1-833-456-4566. A judge is recommending an overhaul of how prisoners at the Edmonton Remand Centre receive mental health care after an inmate died by suicide […]

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21 h. ago The costs to own a car in Canada are rapidly rising, in addition to tariffs

The costs involved in car ownership continue to rise at a rapid rate, and U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs could create a snowball effect.

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