2 h. ago Man rescued after small plane lands in Lake Ontario near Tommy Thompson Park

A man in his 40s was rescued after a small plane landed in the water near Tommy Thompson Park on Friday afternoon. Toronto Police say they received a call around 2:30 p.m. for unknown trouble in the area of the Leslie St. Spit near downtown. Cops confirmed that a small privately owned plane landed in […]

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3 h. ago U.S. designates Haitian gangs as foreign terror organization as experts warn of impact on aid

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The U.S. on Friday officially designated a powerful gang coalition in Haiti as a foreign terrorist organization, raising concerns the move could deepen the country’s humanitarian crisis at a critical time. The Viv Ansanm coalition, which means “Living Together,” joins a list of eight Latin American criminal organizations under that […]

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3 h. ago (VIDEOS) Voyez 5 moments émouvants des concerts de la tournée «Cowboy Carter» de Beyoncé à Los Angeles

Voyez 5 moments émouvants des concerts de la tournée «Cowboy Carter» de Beyoncé à Los Angeles

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4 h. ago Edmonton to host 80th anniversary of Netherlands liberation Sunday

A celebration to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Canadian Army’s liberation of the Netherlands in the Second World War will be held on Sunday at Light Horse Park in Edmonton’s Old Strathcona. The event is organized by the Dutch-Canadian Club Edmonton, the Netherlands Consulate Edmonton, and the South Alberta Light Horse Regiment. The latter […]

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4 h. ago Carney promises ‘biggest transformation’ of economy in a generation in first press conference

Carney's first priority is a Tuesday meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump

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4 h. ago Lu Kala among presenters scheduled for arts festival in Guelph, Ont.

Speakers, artists and musical acts will be at the River Run Centre for the Arts Everywhere Festival from May 2-4. Juno award nominee Lu Kala will be among the performers.

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5 h. ago 7 people dead after pickup and tour van collide near Yellowstone, police say

BOISE, Idaho — A pickup truck and tour van collision near Yellowstone National Park has killed seven people and injured eight others, Idaho State Police say.  The crash happened just before 7:15 p.m. Thursday on a highway near Henry’s Lake State Park in eastern Idaho, police said in a press release. The state park is […]

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6 h. ago 2 people plunge to their deaths from scenic point at Utah national park

A senior cat, who belonged to the two deceased people, was found near their bodies and survived the fall.

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6 h. ago Here's when Toronto's first outdoor pools open up for the season

Pool season is quickly approaching, and the city has just released its staggered schedule for the season.Cue the warm weather because Toronto swimmers will be able to enjoy outdoor pools next month.The first 15 public pools will open on Saturday, June 14, on a weekend schedule from 12 p.m. - 8 p.m., though the City has not yet announced which pools will be part of this initial rollout.The City's remaining 49 open pools follow suit a week later on Saturday, June 21.Friday, June 27, is the official day when all 64 outdoor pools and wading pools open and operate on full-time hours. If you're looking to have some fun at the City's 140 splash and spray pads, mark Saturday, May 17, on your calendars for the opening of the season, while beach bums can look to Saturday, May 31, for lifeguard supervision across 10 beaches.Throughout May and June, the city will be working to open up other city and park amenities, including maintenance on drinking fountains and washrooms....

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6 h. ago Bryan Adams and Tegan & Sara in Toronto next week for huge conference

One of Toronto's biggest music, arts and tech conferences is happening this month and some massive stars are in the lineup.The 42nd edition of the Departure Festival will showcase over 100 artists from across the city, Canada, and the world from May 6 to 11.Canada's creative industry and guests from around the world will also come together for the Departure Conference, sharing ideas and learning from industry leaders and music legends."The Departure Conference is a true launch pad for emerging talent and a hub for meaningful connections," said Kevin Barton, Executive Producer of Departure, to blogTO."Our goal is to establish Toronto as a global centre for industry collaboration and solidify its reputation as a place where careers get launched."With their conference pass, attendees can access exclusive keynote talks, showcases, networking, special events, and more.Conference speakers announced include celebrity chef and The Bear star Matty Matheson, Grammy...

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8 h. ago New York Rangers hire Mike Sullivan as coach days after his split with Pittsburgh Penguins

The New York Rangers have hired Mike Sullivan as coach, days after he and the Pittsburgh Penguins agreed to part ways. General manager Chris Drury announced the move Friday, bringing in the organization’s top candidate who was out of work for less than a full business week. “Mike Sullivan has established himself as one of […]

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12 h. ago Organigram to Report Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results on May 12, 2025

TORONTO — Organigram Global Inc. (NASDAQ: OGI) (TSX: OGI), (the “Company” or “Organigram”), Canada’s #1 cannabis company by market share, announced today it will report earnings results for its second quarter fiscal 2025 ended March 31, 2025, on Monday, May 12, 2025, prior to market open. The Company will host a conference call to discuss […]

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18 h. ago The world's largest tulip festival is coming to Ontario this month

Did you know the world's largest tulip festival happens right here in Ontario?Yep, the Canadian Tulip Festival is back for another year, a.k.a. 11 days of the season's most gorgeous blooms in celebration of their historic tie to Canada’' capital.This year, the festivities will run from May 9 to 19, 2025, just over a week away.According to the Canadian Tulip Festival, the event was established to "celebrate the historic Royal gift of tulips from the Dutch to Canadians immediately following the Second World War as a symbol of international friendship.""The festival preserves the memorable role of the Canadian troops in the liberation of the Netherlands and Europe, as well as commemorates the birth of Dutch Princess Margriet in Ottawa during World War II — the only royal personage ever born in Canada."The fest is held at Ottawa’s Commissioners Park and features over 300,000 tulips along the Rideau Canal’s ...

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24 h. ago City plans to pave Edworthy Park lot, add paid parking — but councillor criticizes lack of engagement

The parking authority is proposing a paid parking model to fund the improvements and address overcrowding at the site, to keep it 'neutral to the city's budget'

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24 h. ago Red White & Bloom Brands Completes Transformative Restructuring, Announces Delay in Filing of Annual Financial Statements, and Granting of MCTO

TORONTO, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. (CSE: RWB) (“RWB” or the “Company”) today announced the successful completion of a series of transactions designed to significantly reduce potential shareholder dilution, lower debt carrying costs, continue to refocus operations on profitable growth initiatives, and facilitate the filing of its financial […]

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25 h. ago Alberta Parks issues warning about garter snakes on roads east of Edmonton

Alberta Parks issue warning to drivers to watch for garter snakes on the road near Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area and Miquelon Lake Provincial Park

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26 h. ago Drivers defy Pearson airport by parking on roadside awaiting passengers

Toronto Pearson International Airport is reminding people picking up arriving passengers not to park on the roadside in a not-so-subtle way. On Tuesday, Pearson posted a photo on its X account of many cars parked on the curb underneath a large sign that reads: “No waiting on curbs. $85 fine.” Beneath the photo, the airport […]

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27 h. ago Here's a map of all the spots to see cherry blossoms across Toronto

It’s officially cherry blossom season in Toronto, which means it's time to navigate the crowds, take out your phone, and snap those pics!With hundreds of sakura trees across the entire city, there are a ton of spots to take in the pink blooms, from lesser-known spots to crowd-gathering locations.If you're looking for some help to navigate the blooms, the City has included an interactive feature to do just that: a digital blossom map, complete with directions, the number of trees in each spot, and location descriptions.City of TorontoBesides uber popular spots like High Park, Trinity Bellwoods, and the Robarts Library at U of T, the map also includes some lesser-known spots like Cedarvale Park and multiple spots at Exhibition Centre, which has a total of 93 trees on the grounds!The Sakura blossoms are set to reach peak bloom this week with rising spring temperatures, and will last around 4-10 days, depending on weather patterns.While High Park is han...

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27 h. ago Woman in Vancouver to visit her sons among festival fatalities

Bjarnason was visiting her two sons, Helgi and Thor, in Vancouver.

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30 h. ago Saskatchewan First Nations Natural Resource Centre of Excellence Announces Inaugural First Nations Energy and Natural Resource Forum

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Saskatchewan First Nations Natural Resource Centre of Excellence (the Centre) is proud to announce the inaugural First Nations Energy and Natural Resource Forum, a groundbreaking three-day event designed to explore the transformative potential of First Nations’ leadership in North America’s energy transition. The Forum, themed “From […]

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