79 m. ago Hasting Racecourse opens Saturday, while they run for the roses in Kentucky

With the Kentucky Derby on tap local racing greets another season on the PNE grounds while satellite brings in the Run for the Roses

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81 m. ago Oilers centre Leon Draisaitl adds to banner season with Hart Trophy nomination

Leon Draisaitl posted his fourth straight 100-point season and sixth overall.

Culture

92 m. 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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2 h. ago Ontario media tycoon plunges by $58B on wealthiest billionaires list

While most Canadians are grappling with a prolonged cost-of-living crisis and struggling to stay afloat amid this economy in general, the wealthiest of the wealthy have been happily adding to their unfathomable fortunes over the last few years.Perhaps the most famous among Canada's one per centers is the esteemed Thomson family, of Thomson Reuters fame. David Thomson serves as chairman of the international content and tech conglomerate that bears his last name, which he and his kin have a large stake in through their investment firm, the Woodbridge Company.They also boast assets ranging from sports teams (part-owning both the Winnipeg Jets and the Montreal Canadiens) to rare original artworks to The Globe and Mail newspaper.With a worth that was last year pegged at around $68 billion USD and growing, David Thomson has made many "richest people in the world" lists in his time, including just...

Economics

2 h. ago Classical music: New offerings at Vancouver's The Annex top the season

Aficionados of new music can sample a bumper crop of events at The Annex, that useful and adaptive space tucked in behind the Orpheum

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3 h. ago Dial M for musicals: Moulin Rouge, Mamma Mia! and Michael Jackson part of upcoming Broadway Across Canada season in Edmonton

Some of the biggest songs in pop history will be hitting the stage at Edmonton’s Jubilee Auditorium starting this fall. Broadway Across Canada unveiled the lineup of offerings for 2025-26 on Wednesday, and it includes the music of Michael Jackson and ABBA as well as the eclectic music mashup from the mind of Baz Luhrmann. […]

Culture

4 h. ago Extremist makeover: Edmonton Oilers suddenly bringing the ultra

Playoff Game Day 6: Oilers vs Kings This in from Tony Brar of Oilers TV, Edmonton’s lines for Game 6 against the Los Angeles Kings, a line-up full of players suddenly willing to bring the ultra-violence like they haven’t done all season. EDM lines – Thurs. Morning Skate: Draisaitl – McDavid – Perry Kane – […]

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4 h. ago Almost comical how much more physical Oilers are now compared to regular season

Playoff Game Day 6: Oilers vs Kings This in from Tony Brar of Oilers TV, Edmonton’s lines for Game 6 against the Los Angeles Kings, a line-up full of players suddenly willing to bring the nasty like they haven’t done all season. It’s almost comical how big the difference is between now and then the […]

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4 h. ago Extremist makeover: Edmonton Oilers suddenly bringing the nasty vs Los Angeles

Playoff Game Day 6: Oilers vs Kings This in from Tony Brar of Oilers TV, Edmonton’s lines for Game 6 against the Los Angeles Kings, a line-up full of players suddenly willing to bring the nasty like they haven’t done all season. It’s almost comical how big the difference is between now and then the […]

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4 h. ago Three foreign nationals arrested after crossing border in Fort Erie: RCMP

A Cuban national was returned to the U.S.

Society

5 h. ago 3 foreign nationals arrested at Ontario land border after illegal crossing: RCMP

The RCMP say three foreign nationals were arrested after attempting to enter Canada last month via a train bridge in Fort Erie, Ont.

Society

8 h. ago LeBron James doesn’t have answer about future after Lakers’ playoffs exit

Most observers think the 40-year-old is planning to return for a 23rd season

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8 h. ago ESGold Appoints Mining Executive Peter Espig to Board of Directors

Veteran mining executive and financier joins ESGold’s board as it accelerates towards gold production VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via IBN — ESGold Corp. (“ESGold” or the “Company”) (CSE: ESAU | OTCQB: ESAUF | FSE: Z7D) is pleased to announce the appointment of seasoned mining executive and former global investment banker […]

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8 h. ago You can hike into an impact crater from a meteorite in this Ontario provincial park

It's time to plan a trip to Ontario's first provincial park.With over a hundred kilometres of hiking trails past unique and abandoned vistas, Algonquin Provincial Park is not one to miss this spring. But if you need a new reason to visit, let it be the Brent Crater — a crater formed from a meteorite with a trail to explore. Here's what to know.Exploring the parkAlgonquin Provincial Park, one of the most notable parks in the province, is located about three and a half hours northeast of Toronto.Known for its camping, fishing, boating, canoeing and wildlife-spotting opportunities, Algonquin is a must-visit if you haven't explored it yet.Not only is it the first provincial park in Ontario, but it is also one of the largest in the province.It's an all-season park that stands out due to all the activities it offers year-round. According to Ontario Parks, the "essence of Algonquin is in its vast interior of maple hills, rocky ridges ...

Society

8 h. ago Tina Fey and ‘SNL’ pal Will Forte on their ‘Four Seasons’ reunion

Tina Fey has no shortage of ideas she wants to pursue on the big and small screen. But ever since she was a tween, the Saturday Night Live alum has had an affinity for The Four Seasons. The 1981 rom-com, which starred Alan Alda, Carol Burnett, Jack Weston, Len Cariou and Rita Moreno, followed three […]

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10 h. ago Here’s the best time to see the cherry blossoms at Toronto’s High Park

Cherry blossom season is in full swing at High Park, with spring’s arrival bringing vibrant blooms and peak bloom is just days away.

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12 h. ago For Mi’kmaq fishers working within Ottawa’s baby eel rules, it’s a ‘peaceful’ season

GOLD RIVER — Some Mi’kmaq harvesters say working within Ottawa’s quotas for the contentious baby eel fishery is helping calm the tense atmosphere in their river workplaces. In the shallows of the Gold River last Friday night, as the tiny, translucent eels known as elvers emerged from the mud, Jay Pennell — a member of […]

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19 h. ago Chance to clinch a PWHL playoff spot eludes Ottawa Charge in shutout loss to Minnesota Frost

The Ottawa Charge had a chance to clinch its first ever playoff spot Wednesday night at TD Place but instead will now have to do things the hard way. In the last game of the season. In Toronto, where Ottawa’s playoff hopes crashed and burned in the regular-season finale last season. Potentially, mere hours before […]

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20 h. ago Moins de 11 000 foyers toujours privés de courant après des orages violents

Au plus fort de l’événement mardi soir, Hydro-Québec dénombrait près de 144 000 clients sans électricité.

Events

21 h. ago Winnipeg fans jet in to support team in Game 5 against St. Louis Blues

Support for the team is booming after a record-setting regular season, with fans scrambling to find tickets to the Jets' round one games and the ever-popular Whiteout Parties.

Sport