26 m. ago Sister creates AI video of slain brother to address his killer in court

Stacey Wales had a daunting task ahead of her: preparing a victim impact statement for the sentencing of the man who had fatally shot her brother in a road-rage incident in 2021. She wondered how to convey the weight of her loss. “The victims attorney said to us, ‘Try to bring him to life,'” Wales […]

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50 m. ago Average asking rents down annually for seventh straight month at $2,127: report

TORONTO — The national average asking rent in April was down year-over-year for the seventh straight month at $2,127, marking a decrease of 2.8 per cent. The latest data from Rentals.ca and Urbanation says despite asking rents remaining comparatively lower than 2024 so far this year, April saw a month-over-month increase of 0.4 per cent […]

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1 hour ago Top Vegas scorer missing Game 2 — and coach goes to blender with VGK lines

This in from the Vegas Golden Knights, reports that forward Pavel Dorofeyev will miss Game 2 tonight, with d-man Alex Pietrangelo a game-time decision. Reported Jesse Granger of The Athletic: (Vegas coach Bruce) Cassidy says Pietrangelo has a chance to play tonight, they’ll make the call later. He ruled Dorofeyev out for tonight.” Both Pietrangelo […]

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2 h. ago Restrictions in place to fight spread of Manitoba wildfires, province says

The province is nixing back-country travel on ATVs and other off-road vehicles in areas throughout Manitoba, due to concerns about the potential for wildfires.

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2 h. ago Tim Hortons parent Restaurant Brands sees weaker spending as consumer confidence dips

TORONTO — A dip in consumer confidence and broader uncertainty in the economy helped drive down first-quarter profits at Restaurant Brands International Inc., its chief executive said. “Through the first few months of 2025, we’ve been navigating a highly dynamic macro backdrop, one that’s evolving differently across each of our key markets,” Josh Kobza told […]

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3 h. ago AI video of dead road rage victim ‘forgives’ killer in Arizona courtroom

Arizona Judge Todd Lang was receptive to the AI generation created by the victim's family, telling the court 'I loved that ... I heard the forgiveness.'

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3 h. ago More than 25% of London Transit buses arrive late. Will city council fix that?

More than a quarter of buses are running late and that likely means another council conversation about a budget increase for more service

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4 h. ago Tom Segura, Mae Martin, Russell Peters enlisted for revamped Just For Laughs festival

Tom Segura and Russell Peters are among the headliners booked for a revamped Just For Laughs comedy festival. The Montreal summer showcase is touting a lineup that includes Toronto’s Mae Martin, Pakistani-American comic Kumail Nanjinai, and U.S. comics Fortune Feimster, Michelle Buteau and Adam Ray. JFL president and CEO Sylvain Parent-Bedard says this year’s festival […]

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4 h. ago Canadian filmmaker Jason Buxton's second feature, Sharp Corner, a study in obsession

In Jason Buxton’s quiet thriller Sharp Corner, there was one location and set piece that was clearly central to the film. That would be the sharp corner of the title and the house that lies perilously just beyond it. It’s on a rural road and leads to a number of fatal accidents outside Josh and […]

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5 h. ago Trade war threatens progress made on financial stability, creating higher risks: BoC

The financial picture for Canadian households and businesses was showing signs of increased health until the United States started a trade war, the Bank of Canada said Thursday. The central bank says in its latest Financial Stability Report that at the start of the year, households had, on average, less debt relative to their income […]

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5 h. ago Tierney: Can't see any lines on the road when you drive? It's an increasing hazard

Federal rules aimed at protecting the environment are causing serious risks to drivers in Ottawa and everywhere else in Ontario.

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6 h. ago Big Brothers Big Sisters to expand programs to increase mentorship

The $466,000 in funding will help BBBS Centre Wellington expand its mentorship program over a three-year period, creating up to 30 new mentor-mentee matches each year.

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6 h. ago He was killed in a road rage shooting. AI allowed him to deliver his own victim impact statement

CHANDLER, Ariz. (AP) — There were dozens of statements submitted to the court by family and friends of Christopher Pelkey when it came time to sentence the man convicted of shooting him during a road rage incident. They provided glimpses of Pelkey’s humor, his character and his military service. But there was nothing quite like […]

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6 h. ago Everything you need to know about Canada's Wonderland for 2025 season

The 2025 season has arrived at Canada's Wonderland, and there are plenty of changes at the park that people should be aware of before visiting this year.During the 2025 off-season, there have been several changes to Wonderland's lineup of attractions, new food, and even a lawsuit filed against the park.Here's everything you need to know before visiting Canada's Wonderland in 2025:New flagship attractionThe enormous new AlpenFury launch coaster will soon become Canada's longest, tallest, and fastest, hurtling riders on a kilometre-long track with an impressive nine inversions — more than any other coaster in North America — that will top out at thrilling speeds of 115 km/h.The ride is not ready as of opening day, May 8, but Wonderland assures guests that AlpenFury will open this spring.Demolished and reconstructed ridesTwo fan favourites are noticeably absent from Wonderland as of opening day.A Wonderland spokesperson confirmed to b...

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7 h. ago Boston Beer Company Expands Cannabis Beverage Lineup for Summer with New TeaPot Iced Teas and Emerald Hour Cocktails

TeaPot Launches New 10mg THC Rosin-Infused Iced Tea, while Emerald Hour Expands Into British Columbia and Adds Two New Cannabis Cocktail Styles TORONTO, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BBCCC Inc, the Canadian-based subsidiary of The Boston Beer Company, is elevating summer for Canadians with new offerings from its cannabis brands TeaPot and Emerald Hour. […]

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7 h. ago International companies to host live webcasts at Deutsche Bank’s Depositary Receipts Virtual Investor Conference on May 15, 2025

NEW YORK, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Deutsche Bank today announced the lineup for its Depositary Receipts Virtual Investor Conference (“dbVIC”) on Thursday, May 15, 2025 featuring live webcast presentations from international companies with American Depositary Receipt (ADR) programs in the United States. Representatives from participating companies based in China, Hong Kong, Philippines, Denmark, […]

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8 h. ago Canadian Blood Services plans to recruit 1 million donors over next 5 years

The agency announced that it plans to recruit one million new donors over the next five years, due to an expected increase in the demand for blood.

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9 h. ago Brookfield Corporation Reports 27% Increase in Distributable Earnings to $1.5 Billion

$850 million of Shares Repurchased to Date in 2025 Deployable Capital Increases to a Record $165 billion BROOKFIELD, Nnews, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brookfield Corporation (NYSE: BN, TSX: BN) announced strong financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. Nick Goodman, President of Brookfield Corporation, said, “Our business performed well in the first […]

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12 h. ago Quectel, Giesecke+Devrient and Vodafone IoT collaborate to drive iSIM adoption in 2025

BELGRADE, Serbia — Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, is collaborating with companies across the integrated SIM (iSIM) value chain to simplify and accelerate iSIM adoption. Quectel, together with Giesecke + Devrient (G+D) and Vodafone IoT, have collaborated to streamline iSIM processes, create more tightly integrated market offerings and accelerate iSIM adoption in […]

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12 h. ago Xsolla Acquires Ludo to Advance Player Engagement and Monetization

The Acquisition Integrates Ludo’s Code-Free Questing Platform into Xsolla’s Web Shop Solution to Deepen Player Connection and Drive Monetization LOS ANGELES — Xsolla, a global leader in video game commerce, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Ludo, a platform designed to drive community engagement through code-free social quests. This strategic acquisition brings Ludo’s innovative […]

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