8 m. ago Montreal adds police patrols in metro, limits loitering to boost security sense

Montreal is increasing police patrols and cracking down on loitering in the metro system in response to a massive rise in people struggling with drug addiction and mental illness.

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11 m. ago Driver in July 2024 crash arrested, charged: Winnipeg police

A Winnipeg man is in custody after his arrest Monday in connection with a July 2024 traffic collision that led to life-altering injuries for two people involved.

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16 m. ago How a British parliamentarian is supporting Canada amid U.S. tensions. It involves poutine

On Wednesday, Ed Davey asked U.K. PM if he would show the Canadian people 'that Britain stands with its Commonwealth allies against Trump’s threats and against Trump’s tariffs'

Politics

26 m. ago B.C. Hydro cuts Tesla from charger rebate program in tariff fight

In response to the U.S. tariff threats (and perhaps a nod to Elon Musk's government tampering) the utility has cut off the subsidy for Tesla' proprietary chargers

Economics

31 m. ago High school track athlete charged for viral baton whacking says it was an accident

A U.S. high school track athlete is facing a misdemeanour charge of assault and battery after hitting a fellow competitor in the head with a baton during a relay race. Alaila Everett was running the second leg of the 4×200-meter relay when her baton appeared to strike Kaelen Tucker in the back of her head […]

Society

41 m. ago BC Hydro bans Tesla from charger rebate program as B.C. ramps up tariff response

VANCOUVER — British Columbia is ramping up its response to the trade war with the United States, with BC Hydro banning Tesla products from its electric vehicle rebate program and the government tabling legislation to combat the tariff threats. BC Hydro says on its website that the change would cover Tesla chargers, batteries and inverters […]

Economics

55 m. ago Toronto's island ferry service set to finally get better this year

This current spring-like weather may have residents of Toronto already dreaming about all of their summer plans, which, for many, will include at least one trip to the islands to enjoy some sand, sun and swimming in one of the city's largest parks and top warm-weather attractions. Unfortunately, the best weekends for heading to the islands are more often than not marred by the onerous task of actually getting to the archipelago — which should actually be easier this summer for multiple reasons.Seemingly every time in recent memory that a beautiful long weekend has come around, sticky, frustrated masses are left lining up for hours to board one of the City's decades-old ferries, which are progressively more prone to mechanical issues and breakdowns.Along with contemplating a potential bridge to get people across the harbour, the City signed on to invest $135 million in new electric watercraft and associated retrofits to our exis...

Sport

60 m. ago Last Toronto Raptors player from 2019 Championship team keeps getting benched

Toronto Raptors forward Chris Boucher has pretty much seen it all since joining the franchise nearly seven years ago.The longest-tenured player on the roster, who's suited up for 406 games with Toronto, Boucher's one of the few people who have stuck around to see out the Raptors rebuild over the past few seasons.But while he's played in Toronto more than any of his teammates, suiting up isn't exactly something he's doing right now.Boucher has sat out the last seven contests, six of which were listed as coach's decisions, with one absence on March 7 related to a wisdom tooth extraction. In total, Boucher has 14 "did not play" designations on his game log this season, despite not dealing with any reported major injuries.When he has played, Boucher has been one of the team's most reliable bench contributors, averaging 10 points, 4.5 rebounds and 0.7 assists in 50 games this season.As per Toronto head coach Darko Rajakovic, the team met with the 32-year-old to discuss his role with the ...

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69 m. ago Wine Guy: 3 redolent B.C. red wines to ride out final weeks of winter

James Nevison: Sipping one of these bright, exuberant local wines will certainly aid in chasing away any lingering winter blues

Sport

1 hour ago Trudeau says he’s ‘proud of Canadians’ in video posted on last day in office

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued a farewell message to Canadians today as he marks his last full day in office. In a video posted to X, Trudeau says he’s proud to have served a country full of people who stand up for what’s right, rise to every occasion and “always have each others’ […]

Politics

1 hour ago B.C. government excludes Tesla products from EV charger rebate program

However, if someone purchased or received pre-approval for their Tesla product before March 12, 2025, it can still qualify for rebates and will be processed as normal.

Politics

2 h. ago Canadians can get their taxes done for free and here's who qualifies

Need help filing your taxes? According to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), some Canadians may be eligible for free tax assistance.It's that time of year again as everyone gets ready to file their taxes in Canada before the April 30 deadline. However, filing taxes can be a pretty daunting task for some, which is why the CRA offers a free service for Canadians who qualify."Doing your taxes each year can feel like a big job, but you don't have to do it alone!" reads a statement from the CRA.How can you file your taxes for free in Canada?Non-profits and organizations organize free tax clinics through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program.In 2024, volunteers submitted 980,000 tax returns and helped over 857,000 people. Combined, their efforts resulted in Canadians receiving $2.3 billion in benefits and credit payments.And it's not just for filing taxes this year — volunteers can even help people with their taxes going back 10 years.Are you eligible?To get free tax help, you'll...

Economics

2 h. ago Alleged theft ring targeting vehicles parked at hotels busted by Halton cops

An alleged auto theft ring that targeted vehicles parked at hotels in Oakville and Burlington has been busted. Halton Regional Police announced Thursday that eight suspects — four from the Greater Toronto Area and four from Montreal — have been arrested and 92 charges laid in the investigation. Police added that three suspects were out […]

Transport

2 h. ago Canucks Notebook: Connor Zary has hearing for brutal hit that injured rookie Elias Pettersson

The big and brash Vancouver Canucks defenceman delivered a clean defensive-zone check on a charging Flames centre Nazem Kadri in the opening period of a 4-3 shootout victory. He then took a cheap shot when Connor Zary responded to the hit with a vicious cross-check to the back of his head.

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2 h. ago Canucks: Connor Zary has hearing for brutal hit that injured rookie Elias Pettersson

The big and brash Canucks rookie defenceman delivered a clean defensive-zone check on a Kadri. He then got a cheap shot when Zary responded with an elbow to the back of his head.

Events

2 h. ago Trudeau shares farewell message on last day as prime minister

'I'm proud to have served a country full of people who stand up for what's right,' Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in a video on his last day in office.

Politics

2 h. ago Arash Madani let go by Rogers Sportsnet: ‘What a thrilling ride’

The reporter worked at the broadcaster for 16 years

Sport

2 h. ago Cricket Canada CEO says charges of theft and fraud are false

Police said the newly appointed president of the Calgary league conducted an internal audit in 2017 after noticing "several concerns" about the league's financial records.

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2 h. ago Elon Musk's Starlink comes dead last in Canada internet provider ranking

Opensignal has posted its latest Fixed Broadband Experience report, which offers a deeper understanding of how people use their broadband connections.Opensignal collected data from Oct. 1 to Dec. 29, 2024, detailing broadband internet speeds in several regions across Canada.The key findings include Rogers having the fastest average download speeds nationally, with a score of 198.1Mbps, nearly 40Mbps ahead of Bell. Bell, on the other hand, offers the highest upload speed with a score of 109.9Mbps.Bell and Rogers are tied for overall video experience nationally, with scores of 76.7-76.8 out of 100, landing in the "Very Good" tier. Rogers also retains the highest scores regarding consistent quality and reliability experience.Regionally, Rogers tied or finished first in 20 of the 28 regional awards. Conversely, Bell has the fastest average upload speeds in Atlantic Provinces, Ontario, and Quebec, clocking in at 121Mbps in Quebec. Additionally, Eastlink has performed well for consistent ...

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3 h. ago Ottawa's smoking cessation experts turn their attention to helping people quit vaping

Experts at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute are using their expertise to help people get off of e-cigarettes.

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