1 hour ago Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle near Ottawa Train Yards

Paramedics confirm one person is dead after they were struck by a vehicle on Industrial Avenue on Wednesday morning

Transport

3 h. ago CRTC kicks off CanCon hearing as big streamers cancel appearances

OTTAWA — The CRTC’s hearing on defining Canadian content began Tuesday with Netflix, Paramount and Apple dropping off the schedule at the last minute. MPA-Canada, which represents a number of the big streaming companies, rescheduled its appearance for the end of the day Friday. The federal broadcast regulator’s two-week hearing will consider a new definition […]

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6 h. ago 39 years ago: A May snowstorm paralyzes Calgary, as the Flames win their first shot at the Stanley Cup

The snowstorm of May 14, 1986 packed a winter wallop in Calgary 39 years ago this week. Hundreds of vehicles were stuck on highways. Police eventually closed off the highways heading north, west and east out of Calgary. Schools, stores, businesses and almost any place that could close did close. More than 100 massive steel […]

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9 h. ago B.C. opioid rules were to reduce overdoses. But they cut cancer patients’ pain meds

Rule changes designed to reduce opioid overdose deaths in British Columbia in 2016 inadvertently harmed cancer and palliative-care patients by reducing their access to pain killers, a new study has found. The study published this week in the Canadian Medical Association Journal describes the impact of a practice standard issued by the College of Physicians […]

Science

13 h. ago 25 things to do in Toronto for the 2025 Victoria Day long weekend

Things to do in Toronto over the 2025 Victoria Day Long Weekend include partying it up at the first weekend of the summer-long Electric Island festival, visiting one of the most popular Asian night markets of the year or taking in a dazzling free fireworks show.The fun doesn't stop there, though.You can also catch hundreds of motorcycle riders dressed in their Sunday Best as the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride motors through town, keep up with the weirdest performances from across the pond at a Eurovision watch party or check out a food festival featuring exclusively Halal bites.For more ideas, check out our previous roundup for the week and be sure to head over to our events section for complete listings.Here's our roundup of things to do in Toronto this weekend.Events you might want to check out: Electric Island (May 17 - August 31 @ Fort York) Strap on your dancing shoes and head down to Fort York for the first installment of this beloved EDM music festival. BACKY...

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13 h. ago Ontario home on lake with stunning architecture selling for almost $7 million

With the May long weekend around the corner and the weather already delivering, it’s officially almost cottage season.And while any lakefront escape outside the city is a summer win, let's be honest, there's your average cottage, and then there's 1298 Lipsy Lake Dr.This five-bedroom, five-bathroom retreat is more glass treehouse on the Canadian Shield than grandpa's old fishing shack.A screened-in dining area. Designed by MafcoHouse to be at one with nature, 1298 Lipsy Lake Dr. is about as close to living inside a design magazine as you can get. The lake. Set on more than 14 acres of pristine forest, with 545 feet of west-facing waterfront, this contemporary stunner isn't your average Muskoka cottage. An aerial view of the dock. In fact, Lipsy Lake is something of a well-kept secret.The primary bedroom. With only 33 properties along its shores, the lake offers a peaceful, low-traffic alternative to its glitzier counterparts.The...

Economics

13 h. ago Waterfront golf resort brings coastal American charm to Ontario

I've said it once, and I will say it again — we don't need to leave Ontario to experience a beautiful and relaxing vacation.Cobble Beach Resort looks like it is straight out of Nantucket, but it is instead nestled along the scenic shores of Georgian Bay just two and a half hours from Toronto.The resort features 10 suites and five cottages, and is open year-round (though summer is certainly its most popular time of the year). Most of the suites overlook Georgian Bay, while the others boast views of the resort's golf course."With a harmonious blend of luxury and homey comfort, Cobble Beach is a place where you can truly unwind and recharge," shares management.Luxury and homey comfort are the perfect way to describe this getaway, and the amenities will further solidify that. Some of those amenities include:14 km of summer hiking trails18-hole golf courseOutdoor pool with waterfront viewsA spaHot tubFitness centreSteam roomBike rentalsA dockPri...

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18 h. ago Two grey whales wash up dead on B.C. shores in less than a week

Fisheries and Oceans Canada says it's too early to say how either died or whether they were part of an endangered population

Events

19 h. ago Asia Stocks Set to Extend Rally as Trade War Cools: Markets Wrap

Stocks in Asia are poised to extend this week’s rebound after US benchmarks wiped out 2025’s losses on signs that President Donald Trump’s trade war is cooling and as inflation data showed limited impacts so far.

Economics

19 h. ago Victoria to Seattle ferry service cuts sailings as travel remains low

Clipper Navigation usually offers two round trips a day multiple times a week during the peak summer period, but will now only be offering one sailing each day.

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19 h. ago Return to B.C. Lions ‘a beautiful hello’ for running back James Butler

Opportunity brought Butler to B.C. this week — a place he found tough to leave the first time around

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20 h. ago U.S. high school teacher quits job due to disruptive technology

An American high school teacher said she is fed up with students scrolling social media and using artificial intelligence to complete assignments. The Grade 10 English teacher announced in a nearly 10-minute TikTok rant last week that she is quitting her job after two years. “I’m actually leaving the profession,” Hannah Maria said in the […]

Society

20 h. ago ByTowne Cinema, Ottawa Mosque heritage designations given committee approval

Several important cultural and heritage landmarks staff recommended for heritage designations were carried by committee this week and are pending final approval from Ottawa council.

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21 h. ago Olympian charged in prostitution sting after joining Hulk Hogan’s wrestling loop

Olympic champion wrestler Kyle Snyder charged with engaging in prostitution in Ohio last week

Culture

21 h. ago Second dead grey whale in one week washes ashore in British Columbia

A second dead grey whale has washed ashore in British Columbia in less than a week.

Events

21 h. ago Things to watch for as Ottawa Redblacks form CFL roster that should contend for Grey Cup

The Ottawa Redblacks' main training camp began Sunday at Queen's University in Kingston, with the roster moulding continuing through two pre-season games.

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22 h. ago ‘I forgive you’: Kim Kardashian gives raw testimony at Paris robbery trial

'I thought about my sister, thought she would walk in and see me shot dead and have that memory in her forever,' Kim Kardashian told the packed Parisian courtroom.

Events

22 h. ago Who could be the best (and worst) winners at PGA Championship this week

Who we're rooting for to win at Quail Hollow in golf's second major of the year

Sport

23 h. ago Families in Canada are getting some extra money from the government next week

Families eligible for Canada's child tax benefit should keep an eye on their bank accounts this month.The Canada Child Benefit (CCB), a tax-free monthly payment that aims to help eligible families with the cost of raising children under 18, will be sent out on May 20.In July 2024 (the beginning of the new benefit year), the federal government upped the child tax benefit by 4.7 per cent. The maximum payment for kids under six increased by $350, from $7,437 to $7,787. For children aged six to 17, it increased by $295, from $6,275 to $6,570.Parents and guardians can expect another child tax benefit payment increase in July 2025, but it will not be as big as last year's raise.According to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), families can look forward to a 2.7 per cent boost, bringing the annual base benefit for children under six from $7,787 to $7,997 ($666 monthly) and from $6,570 to $6,748 ($562 monthly) for children aged six to 17 until June 2026.The Child Disability Benefit (CDB...

Politics

23 h. ago Two more executions set in Florida, making it 6 so far in 2025

STARKE, Fla. — Florida is continuing its rapid pace of executions this year, with one convicted killer set to die this week and another on June 10 who would be the sixth person put to death by the state in 2025. Glen Rogers, 62, is scheduled to die by lethal injection at Florida State Prison […]

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