4 h. ago Big changes may be on the way for one of Toronto's top seasonal events

One of Toronto's most prominent seasonal events, which is regularly ranked one of the best of its kind in the world and draws nearly a million people to the city's most historic neighbourhood each year, may look a whole lot different in 2025.Any local looking to get into the holiday spirit come wintertime knows to hit up the Distillery Winter Village, which takes over the district's cobblestone streets with festive food and drink, charming vendor stalls reminiscent of a European holiday market, a monumental Christmas tree, and all sorts of activations and photo ops.While it has always taken place around the end of December, the event has greatly expanded both in scope and length in recent years, going from just 10 days in its inaugural iteration to more than seven weeks —  running seven days a week — by 2024.Despite the event in many ways putting the unique pocket of the city on t...

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7 h. ago 'Wow, big break for VGK': NHL fails to suspend Nicolas Roy for nasty crosscheck of Oilers forward

This in from NHL Player Safety, their decision not to suspend but only fine Nicolas Roy of the Vegas Golden Knights for his slash to the face of Edmonton Oilers forward Trent Frederic. NHL Player Safety said, “Vegas’ Nicolas Roy has been fined $7,812.50, the maximum allowable under the CBA, for cross-checking Edmonton’s Trent Frederic. […]

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10 h. ago RCMP arrest Alberta man accused of tampering with sprinkler used for wildfire defence

Alberta RCMP say charges are pending after they arrested a man accused of tampering with sprinklers used to protect homes near an out-of-control wildfire north of Edmonton.

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10 h. ago Traffic alert: Vancouver's Cordova Street near Gastown becomes two

A seven-block stretch of Cordova Street will become two-way starting May 25

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10 h. ago Obsidian Solutions Group Joins Groundbreaking Initiative to Support NASA and the Firefighting Community With Wildfire Modeling and Analytics, Management, and Decision Making

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — Obsidian Solutions Group is proud to announce its support to the Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA) and its groundbreaking research and development initiative—the Applied Sciences Center for Resilience Studies (ASC). The ASC creates a nexus between researchers and practitioners, enabling and advancing collaboration among government agencies, industries, and academia to enhance […]

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11 h. ago B.C. judge orders limit in tailings dam deposits at Mount Polley mine

VANCOUVER — The Supreme Court in British Columbia has ordered that the Mount Polley mine limit the tailings it can deposit into its storage facility while a First Nation challenges an addition to the dam in court. The court’s decision issued Thursday orders the Mount Polley Mining Corp. not to deposit mine tailings that would […]

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11 h. ago 'I guess it was inevitable': Visual storytellers bemoan loss of SAIT's photojournalism major

A SAIT spokesperson said the decision aligns with current industry trends and student demand

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12 h. ago Telus CEO decries ‘race to the bottom’ through price matching with competitors

The chief executive of Telus Corp. says there’s more the company can do to attract new customers without necessarily having to lower prices to match its competitors. President and CEO Darren Entwistle said Friday he was encouraged by Telus’s performance in its first quarter as it added 218,000 net new customers, up around 9,000 compared […]

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12 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Alberta NDP also has ties to company at centre of health

Hmm. Curious. I remember being a little surprised by the NDP’s over-the-top reaction to allegations levelled against the UCP government by former Alberta Health Services (AHS) CEO, Athana Mentzelopoulos, in a lawsuit she brought against the government back in February. Mentzelopoulos’s allegations were serious but unproven. She claimed she was wrongfully dismissed by the government […]

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12 h. ago Read now: The full text of MHCare's letter to the Alberta government

The letter, sent April 8, was in response to allegations made by the former CEO of Alberta Alberta Health Services, and subsequent media reports

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12 h. ago B.C. judge grants injunction in legal battle over tailings dam at Mount Polley mine

VANCOUVER — The Supreme Court in British Columbia has ordered a pause of operations at a wastewater storage facility at the Mount Polley mine as an addition to the dam is challenged by a local First Nation. The court’s decision issued Thursday orders the Mount Polley Mining Corp. not deposit mine tailings into a storage […]

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13 h. ago Diddy trial: Judge delays jury selection due to ‘cold feet’ concerns

The decision came after a potential juror sent an email to ask the court to be left off the panel for 'issues of personal well-being,' the defence revealed.

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13 h. ago Voici pourquoi la simple interdiction du cellulaire à l’école ne fonctionne pas, selon une experte

La décision du gouvernement du Québec d’interdire simplement le cellulaire à l’école semble démontrer une incompréhension de la problématique

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13 h. ago Stellantis nears CEO decision with U.S. boss a top contender

Stellantis’ market cap peaked over US$93 billion in 2024, placing the company among the world’s most valuable automakers

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13 h. ago Ontario Science Centre and shady developers lead plot of new Law & Order episode

A recent episode of a Toronto-based crime drama opens with the deaths of a billionaire pharmaceutical CEO and his philanthropist wife, and quickly turns its focus to a public science museum caught in the middle of a land dispute and redevelopment battle — sound familiar?While fictional, the storyline closely mirrors the real-life situation that unfolded with the Ontario Science Centre, which closed at its site near Don Mills last year following a controversial structural report that solidified its relocation.Similar to its other episodes, Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent dives into a story inspired by Toronto's real-life headlines. The show's season 2, episode 9, titled "Bitter Pill," opens with the shocking discovery of a billionaire couple, Stanley and Didi, who are found murdered in their luxurious home.Detective Sergeant Frankie Bateman (Kathleen Munroe) and Detective Sergeant Henry Graff (Aden Young) are called to investigate the high-p...

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14 h. ago DP World Signs Agreement to Launch $760M Port & Free Trade Zone in Dominican Republic

Expansion to boost cargo capacity, attract $3.9 billion in foreign investment, and position Dominican Republic as a regional nearshoring and trade hub SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, May 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DP World has signed a landmark US$760 million Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of the Dominican Republic to expand the Port […]

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15 h. ago ‘Way to go bud’: Flames coach Ryan Huska celebrates son’s hockey achievement

Luke Huska, whose dad is the bench boss for the Calgary Flames, was selected in the second round of the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft

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15 h. ago Onex recoups its investment in WestJet with sale of 25% stake to foreign airlines

The next step could involve public markets, says CEO

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16 h. ago The time is now to start pushing for a new St. Thomas hospital: CEO

St. Thomas hospital officials are making a case to city politicians for a new medical centre to support the region’s surging population.

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16 h. ago Enbridge CEO ‘completely enthused’ by conversation around energy in Canada, U.S.

CALGARY — The chief executive of pipeline builder Enbridge Inc. says he’s encouraged by how governments in both Canada and the United States are recognizing the need to build oil and gas projects more quickly. “I’m completely enthused about it,” Greg Ebel told analysts on a conference call Friday to discuss the company’s latest financial […]

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