81 m. ago Ryan Fox chips in for birdie in playoff to win Myrtle Beach Classic over Mackenzie Hughes

The Canadian and Harry Higgs each missed their birdie putts

Events

9 h. ago Americans Embrace Road Trips as Economic Fears Discourage Flying

Kristin Herman and her partner had been planning a European getaway with stops in Paris and Rome, but with the US economy suddenly wobbling, the couple instead drove to Oregon’s nearby redwood forests and Cannon Beach — even camping some nights to save on hotels.

Transport

13 h. ago Canucks prospects: Anthony Romani leaving OHL’s Barrie for NCAA’s Michigan State

The 6-foot-1, 190-pound right-handed shooting Romani was a sixth-round pick of the Canucks in last summer’s draft and had a stellar OHL playoffs

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24 h. ago Politicians, residents reject beach town's push for paid parking: 'Death blow'

Councillor representing Port Burwell and many citizens are voicing opposition to a pilot project that will see visitors pay up to $18 a day

Politics

26 h. ago How Candy Crush uses AI to keep players coming back to its puzzles

LOS ANGELES (AP) — PHOTOS NYBZ701-702 ON HOLD Players swiping their way through more than 18,700 levels of Candy Crush Saga might be surprised to learn they’re solving puzzles designed with an assist from artificial intelligence. The app that helped make gamers out of anyone with a smartphone uses AI to help developers create levels […]

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26 h. ago How AI helps push Candy Crush players through its most difficult puzzles

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Players swiping their way through more than 18,700 levels of Candy Crush Saga might be surprised to learn they’re solving puzzles designed with an assist from artificial intelligence. The app that helped make gamers out of anyone with a smartphone uses AI to help developers create levels to serve a captive […]

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33 h. ago Toronto restaurant that was a local staple closes after almost a decade

A Toronto restaurant and cafe that gained a cult following for its unique blends has closed its doors permanently after almost a decade in the neighbourhood.It's been a storied several years for Chef Koki Oguchi, marked by various ventures on the Japanese cuisine scene, including handmade udon spot Bushi Udon Kappo and Danforth's long-shuttered Sakawaya.It was upon returning to Danforth and opening Sakawa Coffee in 2016, though, that he really struck gold.The cafe and Japanese restaurant truly had something for everyone, serving up a quirky combination of coffee and lattes alongside classic Japanese cuisine, from udon and sashimi to katsu and karaage.While the mix was perhaps unlikely, it cemented Sakawa as a neighbourhood staple; the kind of place you could visit at 7 a.m. for your morning cup of joe and return to at 7 p.m. for a casual dinner and drinks — just the type of place that thrives on Danforth.But after nine years, it appears to...

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41 h. ago Country singer Johnny Rodriguez, whose 1970s hits topped charts, dies at 73

Country-music star Johnny Rodriguez, a popular Mexican-American singer best known for chart-topping hits in the 1970s, including “I Just Can’t Get Her Out of My Mind,” “Ridin’ My Thumb to Mexico” and “That’s the Way Love Goes,” has died. He was 73. Rodriguez died Friday, according to social media statements posted by his daughter, Aubry […]

Events

49 h. ago Opinion: Higher taxes for secondary homeowners will help build a fair Canmore

Canmore is a tourist destination but that’s not what built us, nor does it define us today. From the Three Sisters to the winding Bow River, the natural beauty in which the Town of Canmore is nestled is awe-inspiring, but the vibrancy in our downtown hasn’t happened accidentally. Whether they know it or not, people […]

Economics

57 h. ago Iconic Toronto snack window is back after closure some worried was permanent

Toronto locals devastated by the closure of a snack window that had long served as a summer go-to in the Cabbagetown neighbourhood will be happy to know that the independent shop is back.The 1872-built gingerbread storefront of Park Snacks is iconic for many reasons, from the ice cream and hot dogs it serves up exclusively during the summer months, to the adorably retro aesthetic it brings to the block, to what it stands for as one of the city's few side street businesses.But, anyone eager to hit up the independent business when spring 2024 rolled around was crestfallen to find it shuttered — which some understandably may have thought to be for good, given that it had been put up for sale at the end of the previous summer."With the building for sale, I pulled out at the end of the 2023 season and did not open in 2024," operator Bernard Dunford, who has been involved with the community staple since 1999, explains to blogTO.With Toronto'...

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57 h. ago Montréal espère plus de touristes québécois pour compenser une baisse possible de touristes américains

Malgré une baisse possible de touristes américains, Montréal s’attend à une saison touristique sous le signe de la stabilité cet été.

Society

57 h. ago Boom touristique à prévoir dans plusieurs régions du Québec cet été

Les intervenants du milieu s’attendent à un boom touristique hors du commun pour la prochaine saison estivale, mais rien de comparable à la pandémie.

Society

60 h. ago Low snowpack heading into summer, concerns about drought in Okanagan

Smaller creeks might be at risk of running dry this summer, experts predict.

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61 h. ago Planning a road trip this summer? Car mechanic offers advice on vehicle maintenance.

Making sure your breaks are checked, fluids are replaced and winter tires switched out are just some ways to get a head start on vehicle maintenance. 

Transport

61 h. ago Plunging world oil prices are a mixed blessing for Albertans

While low world oil prices may be good for drivers as the busy summer driving season approaches, experts warn that government budgets could take a big hit.

Economics

63 h. ago Traffic alert: Vancouver's Cordova Street near Gastown becomes two

A seven-block stretch of Cordova Street will become two-way starting May 25

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64 h. ago Senators' playoff series was defenceman Tyler Kleven's proving ground

His post-season coming-out party has coincided with the expiration of his entry-level contract, meaning there will be negotiations this summer.

Events

64 h. ago MANDEL: Oshawa thoracic surgeon loses licence over creepy crime in Beach

What a crime against the cancer patients he could have saved. But due to his sick acts, Oshawa thoracic surgeon Dr. Armen Parajian has been rightly stripped of his licence to practise medicine. For two years, a man behind the wheel of a white Jeep terrified residents in the Beach, with Toronto Police issuing repeated […]

Events

65 h. ago Nova Scotia expanding STI home testing to include HIV screening

Nova Scotia Health is expanding its STI home-testing kit program to include HIV screening. It has been offering chlamydia and gonorrhea testing since last summer.

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65 h. ago Canucks: Is the door still open for goal scorer Brock Boeser?

Patrik Allvin told season ticket holders he's still hopeful they can bring the popular Canuck back. But the player has to want to come back.

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