7 h. ago ‘The Accountant 2’: Life on the spectrum, with knuckles bared

Ben Affleck is in full furrow-browed golden retriever mode in “The Accountant 2,” a convoluted, overcomplicated follow-up to the 2016 action drama that, when it became an unexpected hit, seemed to bode well for the theatrical fortunes of original movies aimed at grown-up audiences attracted to violence and arcane techno-speak in equal measure. Those qualities […]

Economics

7 h. ago Gardiner Expressway traffic chaos to end over a year ahead of schedule

Ongoing lane closures on the Gardiner Expressway have caused plenty of headaches for Toronto drivers over the past several months, but a new release from the Ontario government reveals a rare bit of good news.It's been a fraught few months for frequenters of the Gardiner Expressway as the major artery undergoes a massive rehabilitation project to ensure the expressway's longevity.Since Section 2 of the Gardiner Expressway Strategic Rehabilitation Plan, intended to breathe new life into the decaying thoroughfare, kicked off in November 2023, drivers have been plagued with lane closures, reducing busy stretches to, at worst, two lanes in either direction for months on end.Despite the disruptions slowing down traffic, though, construction has only sped up, thanks to a $73 million investment from the Ontario government that has allowed for crews to work on the project 24 hours a day, seven days a week.The project had already been running impressively smoothly in N...

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11 h. ago Radiant Biotherapeutics Announces Poster Presentation at 2025 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting

TORONTO & PHILADELPHIA — Radiant Biotherapeutics, a preclinical biotechnology company developing an antibody platform to deliver first-in-class transformative therapies for patients facing life-changing disease, today announced the presentation of a poster at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting, taking place April 25-30, 2025 in Chicago. The presentation describes the company’s Multabody™ platform, […]

Science

13 h. ago Heineken® Joins Forces with Joe Jonas and Global Influencers to Help Tackle Digital Overload and Get Social ‘Off Socials’

Global superstar Joe Jonas and some of the world’s most-followed content creators joined forces at an exclusive event in New York City last night to demonstrate that connecting in real life is one of the easiest ways to disconnect from the sometimes overwhelming world of social media NEW YORK, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — […]

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13 h. ago One person in critical condition after stabbing in northeast Calgary

One man has serious injuries after he was found stabbed at a northeast Calgary LRT station early Friday morning. Officers found an unconscious man in a bus at the Saddletowne CTrain station suffering from what appeared to be a stab wound. The victim was rushed to hospital in life threatening condition. Investigators said the victim […]

Events

13 h. ago ‘Context Matters’: New campaign aims to give more balanced account of Canadian history

'In an era of rapid social change and political polarization, it's more important than ever to understand where we've come from'

Economics

14 h. ago What ’Conclave’ the movie got right — and wrong — about real

Speculation surrounding a conclave to elect a pope is a time-honoured tradition. But for the impending conclave following the death of Pope Francis, the ranks of armchair Vatican experts have swelled thanks to Hollywood. “Conclave” the film, a moody 2024 political thriller, introduced many laypeople to the ancient selection process with its arcane rules and […]

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16 h. ago Letters, April 25, 2025: ‘Life under Carney no pretty picture’

Hour of darkness After hearing and reading the Prime Minister’s own Privy Council Report about Canada’s bleak and desolate future. With Mark Carney as Prime Minister, Canada will enter the darkest hour of the night. It ain’t pretty and it’s pretty ugly what Justin Trudeau did and what Mark Carney will do to Canada. Canada […]

Transport

17 h. ago Film review: The Accountant 2 arrives overdue and full of liabilities

If they made James Bond films at the same pace, we'd be waiting until AD 2178 for No Time to Die

Economics

17 h. ago DEAR ABBY: Hardworking son frustrated by siblings’ free rides from dad

DEAR ABBY: I’m in my early 40s and have been working hard since my mid 20s. I have a nice house that my wife and I are trying to pay off and two kids. We live pretty comfortably, but by no means are we well off. My dad is very well off, and he finances […]

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18 h. ago Halifax woman turning to social media to find those responsible for hit

Avia Raiche-Marsden says her life has been thrown out of sorts since she was injured in an accident over the weekend. She is now concussed and suffering from memory loss.

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28 h. ago Surprising to the end, ‘The Conners’ found a nice life after Roseanne

This story contains plot details of Wednesday’s series finale of “The Conners.” – – – Nothing about the “Roseanne” reboot played out as expected. When ABC revived Roseanne Barr’s hit Midwestern working-class family sitcom in 2018, hoping to appeal to the “forgotten” voters who had elected Donald Trump as president, no one anticipated that its […]

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30 h. ago Here's the inside story behind June restaurant's buzzy Pasta for Rachel dish

Chef Connor Sperling shares the story behind new Vancouver restaurant June's viral dish.

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31 h. ago Here's when Canadians can cash in on the next government payouts in May

Eligible Canadians can expect money from the government this month through various Government of Canada benefits and credits.According to Statistics Canada, the country's inflation rate rose to 2.3 per cent in March, slightly lower than the 2.6 per cent increase seen in February.Despite a slightly lower inflation rate, life in Canada remains expensive, and unemployment is rising.In March, the cost of housing increased by 3.9 per cent, while transportation costs rose by 1.2 per cent. Food purchased from stores continues to become more expensive, with prices increasing by 3.2 per cent.As the cost of living remains high, it's worth checking to see which government benefits you may qualify for. Ensure that your direct deposit is enabled, as you look forward to the following benefits, if you meet the criteria:Canada Child Benefit (CCB) — May 20Eligible families in Canada can expect their monthly Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payment on May 20. In July 2024, with the ...

Politics

32 h. ago SIMMONS: Why TSN’s Stewart Johnston is almost the perfect choice as CFL commissioner

There is a lot to like about Stewart Johnston on his first day as commissioner of the Canadian Football League. He looks right. He sounds right. He has a natural sense of confidence and authority and leadership, and he has the honest belief that this is the greatest challenge of his professional life. Being commissioner […]

Culture

33 h. ago Makeover: Testing the trending K18 hair repair collection in the salon

We put this hair-care system to the test to see if the hype was real — and the results have been amazing.

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33 h. ago Wine Guy: Great grape collaborations assist struggling B.C. wineries

A temporary relief program permits B.C. wineries to purchase grapes and grape juice grown outside the province for a crafted-in-B.C. wine program.

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33 h. ago For 15 years, Vancouver's Bao Bei gives customers what they want — and brings back some fan favourites

Tannis Ling and her partners, Joël Watanabe, chef, and Alain Chow, back-of-house operations manager, are bringing back six fan favourites

Economics

33 h. ago Ontario’s unemployment rate jumps to 7% even as ‘moderate’ job creation continues

A new report from the Financial Accountability Officer of Ontario found that new jobs were created in 2024, although the rate of growth slowed from previous, record-breaking years.

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33 h. ago Osmose Secures FAA Waiver for ‘Beyond Visual Line of Sight’ Operations, Enhancing Capabilities for Aerial Data Collection for Electrical Utilities

ATLANTA — Osmose Utilities Services, Inc. (“Osmose”), a leading provider of critical asset resiliency and life extension services for the electric utility industry, announced today it has secured an FAA waiver to perform Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS). This milestone builds on Osmose’s ongoing innovation efforts to deliver market-leading […]

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