30 m. ago Traffic control worker killed after being hit by truck near Drummonville

A traffic control worker has been killed on the job after he was hit by a heavy-duty truck in Drummondville, Que., about 100 kilometres northeast of Montreal. 

Society

36 m. ago Ford visits areas with prolonged power outages caused by ice storm in Ontario

ORILLIA — Prolonged power outages could linger into next week in remote Ontario communities after punishing spring storms, officials said, as Premier Doug Ford toured some hard-hit areas. During a stop in Orillia, Ford thanked hydro workers, volunteers and local officials for their ongoing efforts to restore power to tens of thousands of homes and […]

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2 h. ago DP World Breaks Ground on Duke Point Terminal Expansion, Strengthening Vancouver Island’s Global Connectivity

Snuneymuxw First Nation, Port of Nanaimo, and DP World commemorate project launch with ceremonial land blessing and sod-turning event VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DP World, a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, officially launched construction of the Duke Point Terminal expansion today, aimed at significantly enhancing Vancouver Island’s […]

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3 h. ago HGreg and Polysleep Team Up for an Unforgettable April Fools and Reach 2 Million People

MONTRÉAL — HGreg and Polysleep hit the mark this year with an original collaborative effort for April Fool’s Day. The two Québec companies presented a fictitious product: an innovative pillow for cars, available in child and adult sizes, promising maximum comfort when taking nap breaks on the road. This unusual product was featured on both […]

Economics

3 h. ago Trump hits the golf course as the stock market plummets for a second straight day over tariffs

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Two days after sending the economy reeling by announcing widespread tariffs, President Donald Trump insisted his trade policies will never change as he remained ensconced in a bubble of wealth and power in Florida. He woke up on Friday morning at Mar-a-Lago, his private club in Palm Beach, and […]

Economics

3 h. ago WrestleMania 13 classic between Bret Hart and Stone Cold Steve Austin worthy of Hall of Fame status

For the first time in WWE history, a match will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as an “Immortal Moment”: The legendary match between Bret ‘The Hitman’ Hart and Steve Austin at WrestleMania 13. This match is widely regarded as one of the greatest in WWE history and it played a pivotal role […]

Culture

4 h. ago Sean ’Diddy’ Combs hit with new sex trafficking charges month before trial

NEW YORK — Federal prosecutors have added two charges to Sean “Diddy” Combs ’ indictment, expanding on allegations that the jailed hip-hop mogul engaged in sex trafficking as recently as last year. A superseding indictment filed Friday accuses Combs of using force, fraud, or coercion to compel a woman to engage in commercial sex acts […]

Other

6 h. ago Stocks Tumble as Tariff War Overshadows Solid Jobs: Markets Wrap

Stocks tumbled around the world, bonds surged and oil hit a four-year low, with China stepping up its the fight against President Donald Trump’s trade war to intensify concerns about the economy despite signs of a solid jobs market.

Economics

6 h. ago London jobless rate improves, but U.S. tariffs toll hasn't yet hit

The London region’s unemployment rate improved in March as the local economy added 2,200 new jobs, a strong showing that doesn’t yet reflect the impact of the trade war between Canada and the U.S. The region’s jobless rate now sits at 5.9 per cent, down from February’s 6.6 per cent, Statistics Canada reported Friday. Including […]

Economics

8 h. ago Wall Street Turns Icy on US Stocks as Tariffs Hit Markets Hard

Wall Street forecasters are turning ice cold on US equities, telling investors to refrain from buying the selloff as President Donald Trump’s historic trade war raises the specter of recession.

Economics

8 h. ago Just how bad will U.S. tariffs hit London region manufacturers?

Tariffs landed with a thud in Ontario’s industrial heartland Thursday, shuttering one major automaker and spreading uncertainty among smaller automotive parts suppliers across the London. The U.S. held to its pledge to punish manufacturers shipping goods south of the border, charging a 25 per cent tariff on automobiles, tariffs on some automotive parts in addition […]

Economics

17 h. ago Henderson wins in another rout, Korda hangs on at LPGA Match Play

NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Brooke Henderson needed only 27 holes to win two matches. The Canadian needs to win one more to be assured of reaching the weekend at the T-Mobile Match Play. One day after a 6-and-5 win in the opening round, Henderson, of Smiths Falls, Ont., pulled away late by winning five […]

Other

20 h. ago Edmonton to have 2 LGBTQ bars this summer as Evolution Wonderlounge begins move

Edmonton's only gay bar, Evolution Wonderlounge, will be opening a new location next week on Jasper Ave. called Evo as it begins winding down operations at its downtown location.

Other

20 h. ago Admitted Mexican hitman flees U.S. for Canada, makes refugee claim

A Mexican with alleged cartel links is seeking refugee status in Canada — a decade after he told an undercover B.C. cop he was a hitman.

Other

21 h. ago Hochul Says Trump’s Tariffs Are Already Hurting New York Economy

President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff push is already hitting New York’s economy, with falling Canadian tourism and cross-border shopping driving down sales tax revenue, Governor Kathy Hochul said.

Economics

21 h. ago Rising star Kayla Cross chosen for Canadian women's tennis team

Kayla Cross has been hitting a lot of winners in the women’s tennis world lately.

Sport

22 h. ago ‘White Lotus’ composer says he quit show after dispute over theme song

Cristobal Tapia de Veer, the composer who wrote the massive-hit theme song for HBO’s “The White Lotus,” said he won’t be returning for its recently renewed fourth season due to creative differences with show creator Mike White. “I announced to the team a few months ago that I was not coming back, that I was […]

Other

23 h. ago Trivest Announces Launch of Sentinel Dock & Door Solutions and Expansion Through Strategic Acquisitions

MIAMI — Trivest Partners (“Trivest” or the “Firm”) is pleased to announce the formation of Sentinel Dock & Door Solutions (“Sentinel” or “Company”), a premier network of commercial dock and door service providers across Canada. Sentinel brings together three leading regional service providers under a unified platform poised for continued growth. In conjunction with the […]

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24 h. ago Manitoba premier says federal tariff retaliation is supported across the board

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says he and other provincial leaders are backing the federal government’s response to tariffs imposed by the United States. Kinew says there was broad consensus in a virtual meeting Thursday with Prime Minister Mark Carney after Carney said Canada will hit back with matching tariffs on vehicles imported from […]

Economics

24 h. ago How 'bout them Cobra Chickens? London Majors fans embrace gag name

A London baseball team's April Fools' Day prank is such a hit out of the park, the players are going to wear it on their chests.

Politics