11 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.

Culture

7 d. ago Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO ruled unfit for trial and ordered hospitalized

NEW YORK — A federal judge ruled Friday that the former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch is not competent to stand trial on sex trafficking charges and ordered him hospitalized to see if his mental condition improves. Michael Jeffries’ lawyers sought the ruling last month, writing in a letter filed in a New York federal […]

Science

7 d. ago Letters May 2, 2025: ‘Why waste our time trying to get along with Ottawa?’

Join with the U.S. Why does Alberta continually waste their precious time by casting pearls before swine? The fourth term Liberal government has their own agenda, and it doesn’t include this province’s rich oil and gas industry. It’s time for Alberta to start making plans to ‘vacate the joint’ and start soaring with eagles in […]

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8 d. ago Xcel CEO Says AI Power Needs Raise Prospect of New Large Nuclear

It’s been more than a decade since the US last broke ground on a large-scale nuclear power plant that came online. Xcel Chief Executive Officer Bob Frenzel is raising the idea that it’s time to start again.

Science

2 w. ago Lyft to Start Dispatching Taxis for First Time to Cut Wait Times

Lyft Inc. will begin dispatching standard taxis to some US riders starting next month in a first as it expands its features to compete with much-larger rival Uber Technologies Inc.

Economics

2 w. ago After surviving the Oklahoma City bombing, she vowed to start living: ‘Living on borrowed time’

Stuck under 10 feet of rubble from a destroyed federal building, Amy Downs was sure she was going to die. As her throat burned and she heard screams, Downs reflected on her regrets: ignoring her health, never having children and dropping out of college. “In that moment, I’m realizing I’ve never lived,” Downs said. But […]

Events

2 w. ago Sharon Lokedi breaks Boston Marathon course record, John Korir joins brother as winner

Sharon Lokedi broke the Boston Marathon course record, and fellow Kenyan John Korir joined his brother as a race champion on Monday as the city celebrated the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War. Lokedi outran two-time defending champion Hellen Obiri over the final mile a year after losing a sprint down Boylston […]

Sport

3 w. ago What's open and closed on the 2025 Easter Long Weekend in Toronto

If you're searching for what's open and closed in Toronto this Easter long weekend, look no further. The Easter long weekend is upon us and that means we have a stat holiday coming up.Good Friday just so happens to land on April 18, 2025, and that means we're up for some closures in Toronto that might affect your plans. Though several businesses will be closed, and even into the weekend, there are still plenty of attractions and destinations that will be open as usual.We've compiled a list of what's open and closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday in Toronto. It's time to start making your holiday plans.While several Toronto malls will be closed on Good Friday, the Eaton Centre remains open.Good FridayHere's what's open and closed on April 18, 2025:ClosedCentrepoint MallYorkdale Shopping CentreCF Sherway GardensCF Fairview MallBayview VillageScarborough Town CentreVaughan MillsShops at Don MillsSquare One Shopping CentreMost grocery chainsLCBOBeer StoreToronto Public Library br...

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