9 h. ago Murdaugh accomplice pleads guilty to wire, bank fraud in South Carolina

CHARLESTON, S.C. — The banker accused of helping disgraced former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh hide millions of stolen funds pleaded guilty Friday to federal bank and wire fraud charges. Russell L. Laffitte, 54, entered the plea after convictions on the same charges were overturned by an appeals court last year. Laffitte was one of […]

Transport

9 h. ago Liberal candidate invited head of suspected secret Chinese police station to campaign event

Montreal-area Liberal candidate hosted the head of two organizations suspected by the RCMP of operating a secret Chinese police station this week

Events

16 h. ago 'Getting loud': Crescendo to reflect heartache, hope and joy with soloists, orchestra, choir

Kaiya Gamble may have yet to turn 20, but that doesn’t mean the Calgary teenager doesn’t appreciate pop music from a different generation. In fact, in the case of her upcoming performance in the fundraiser Crescendo at Jack Singer Concert Hall, it’s pop music that was likely popular before her parents were even born. She […]

Culture

17 h. ago Brian Minter: 40+ plant sales and gardening events happening in B.C. in 2025

Plant sales are often the main fundraisers for these groups, and they are generally held in spring or early summer

Other

26 h. ago One of Toronto's best donut shops is closing down after 14 years

A Toronto donut shop known in equal measures for its salacious name as its tasty treats will be closing down for good this summer, as its founder pursues a new direction.It's been a storied run for Toronto's Glory Hole Doughnuts, which, over the past 14 years, has earned itself not only an evangelical community support base but a reputation for being one of the city's best doughnut shops — if not the best.Despite the popularity that the shop's various locations have sustained over the years, though, operating a small business always comes with its fair share of difficulties, a reality that owner Ashley Jacot de Boinod has never shied away from sharing.From highs like expanding from their original Parkdale space to new locations in Harbord Village, Little India and a pop-up in the Eaton Centre to more challenging moments like closing down the aforementioned Parkdale shop and getting candid about the difficulty of maintaining a business i...

Politics

28 h. ago ‘Stay in your own lane’: Critics irked with Alberta transportation ask to kill bike network plan

While the province didn't contribute anything to the nearly $96 million Edmonton project, Devin Dreeshen said the government funds other roads and more coordination is needed.

Sport

30 h. ago ‘We do get it’: Operator of Langley seniors’ apartment with broken elevator responds

Residents of Langley's The Fir seniors' residence have been without a working elevator since January. Management says a new part still won't be ready for more than a month.

Society

31 h. ago Saskatoon Tribal Council responds to councillor’s comments, calls them ‘disturbing’

A question posed to Premier Scott Moe by a city councillor about the operation of Saskatoon's Fairhaven shelter is sparking a response from the Saskatoon Tribal Council.

Other

31 h. ago SmartStop Self Storage REIT Announces Its Flip to Fully Unsecured on Its Senior Credit Facility and Private Placement Notes

LADERA RANCH, Calif. — SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop”) (NYSE:SMA), an internally managed real estate investment trust and a premier owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the United States and Canada, announced today that it has achieved the Security Interest Termination Conditions for its Credit Facility and 2032 Private Placement Notes (as defined […]

Economics

31 h. ago Une disparition mystérieuse qui reste sans réponse: fin des recherches pour une jeune joggeuse en France

Le dispositif opérationnel à Vivonne pour retrouver une femme de 28 ans, disparue depuis une semaine, a été «levé» jeudi.

Events

32 h. ago RESET Society calls for book donations to help survivors of sex trafficking

The funds directly support RESET's one-year transition program where survivors are provided with food, clothing and a safe shelter to stay and get the medical attention they need

Other

32 h. ago Purpose Investments Clarifies that It Has Debuted One of the World’s First Solana ETFs with Staking Rewards Accruing Directly to the Fund – Continuing Its Leadership in Global Crypto Innovation

This press release clarifies certain aspects of a press release issued on April 16, 2025 TORONTO, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Purpose Investments Inc. (“Purpose”), the firm behind the world’s first spot Bitcoin ETF and spot Ether ETF, is expanding its digital asset suite with the launch of the Purpose Solana ETF (ticker: SOLL). SOLL is one of […]

Politics

34 h. ago Toronto cafe asks the public for help with paying its rising bills

A Filipino cafe in Toronto that is known for its bubble teas, colourful ube desserts, and variety of other unique handcrafted sips and eats has, like other small businesses in the city lately, issued an appeal to the community for help staying afloat.Teako, which started as an online loose leaf tea retailer, opened its location at the corner of Gerrard and Greenwood in summer 2023, managing to dodge the devastating forced lockdowns of the COVID era that some indie spots are still financially recovering from.But, the present economic uncertainty and ongoing cost of living crisis — which is certainly not limited to the city, province, or even country, but is more acute in already-expensive places like Toronto — has brought about its own set of issues, as it has for all of us.Rising operating costs and slower traffic (because who isn't trying to save as much cash as possible and avoid going out right now)&...

Other

34 h. ago Air traffic back to normal at Vancouver’s airport after days of delays

Operations at the airport have "now returned to normal levels," but passengers are advised to continue checking the status of their flights.

Other

34 h. ago Rare Element Resources Provides Rare Earth Demonstration Plant Update

LITTLETON, Colo. — Rare Element Resources Ltd. (the “Company” or “RER”) (OTCQB: REEMF) announces an updated timeline for the commencement of operations of the Company’s rare earth processing and separation demonstration plant in Upton, Wyoming (the “Demonstration Plant”). The data gathered from the operation of the Demonstration Plant, which was designed and constructed by a […]

Culture

34 h. ago Poll finds Canadians skeptical of Carney’s claim to balance budget in three years

More than half of respondents doubt the Liberal Leader can balance Canada's operating budget within three years

Economics

35 h. ago Q&A: Answering important questions about tax fraud in Toronto's construction industry

Construction in Toronto is a huge business — a $1-billion business, to be exact. With so much money flowing into this industry, there are plenty of contractors looking to keep some cash for themselves at the expense of workers' rights.Being paid off the books in cash is one of the oldest practices in the business, and it's a strategy some contractors use to evade taxes. Importantly, this common practice results in an "underground economy" where GTA workers have fewer rights on job sites — impacting their safety and equitable pay.This practice is so widespread that, for many general contractors, it quietly becomes an understood expectation. So much so that not only do we see it on GTA housing projects, but even workers on government-funded capital projects like bridges and highways are being paid in cash under the table.Stopping the fraudThe scale of this issue, and the general knowledge gap amongst the p...

Economics

36 h. ago Mitel Receives Court Approval of its Restructuring Plan, Clearing the Path to Capitalize on the Hybrid Market Opportunity

Company is expected to emerge from the restructuring process within the current calendar quarter with significantly reduced debt, improved capital structure, and renewed strategic focus on hybrid communications SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Mitel Networks Corporation, (together with certain affiliates, “Mitel” or “the Company”), a global leader in business communications, today announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court […]

Economics

37 h. ago The trade war is rocking economies. Get your ‘houses in order,’ IMF urges

The International Monetary Fund is forecasting slower global growth and urges countries to get their 'houses in order,' though it notes a global recession is unlikely.

Economics

37 h. ago Boat capsizes in Lake Erie, operator faces impaired charge: Police

A 24-year-old faces charges, including impaired operation, after a boat capsized near a boat launch in Port Stanley, Ontario Provincial police say. The boat overturned near the launch on Carlow Road in the beachside community about 40 kilometres south of London at about 5 p.m. on April 13, Elgin OPP said. Police, paramedics and Central […]

Events