65 m. ago 'We're really tapped out': Calgary Transit asks for significant funding boost to address growth pressures

Officials argued Calgary Transit's budget has not kept pace with the city's growth, as Calgary approaches a population of two million people

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66 m. ago Weinstein accuser rips defence lawyer: ’You should be ashamed of yourself’

NEW YORK — A former model reproached one of Harvey Weinstein ‘s lawyers for suggesting that her sexual abuse allegations against the ex-studio boss are lies. “You should be ashamed of yourself,” Kaja Sokola retorted. In her fifth and final day of testimony at Weinstein’s sex crimes retrial, she maintained that she was telling the […]

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66 m. ago More than 1,000 people from across Canada gather to discuss Indigenous economic reconciliation

Industry came together with Indigenous people to discuss meaningful partnerships

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1 hour ago Key House Panel Advances Medicaid Cuts in Republican Tax Package

The House Energy and Commerce Committee voted Wednesday to advance Republican plans to cut federal funding for Medicaid, the US health insurance program for low-income and disabled people.

Economics

2 h. ago Dry, hot conditions lead to evacuation orders in Manitoba, Ontario

WINNIPEG — Fast-moving wildfires spurred by dry, hot and windy conditions prompted communities in Manitoba and northwestern Ontario to issue evacuation orders Wednesday as the regions endure another day of sweltering heat. About 1,000 people were ordered to leave a popular area for cottagers as wildfires continued to burn in eastern Manitoba. One fire destroyed […]

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2 h. ago Two found dead as crews battle wildfire in Manitoba, police say

WINNIPEG — RCMP say the bodies of two people have been found as crews battle a wildfire in a popular lakefront cottage area northeast of Winnipeg.  They say officers are working to identify the dead, but it may take days.  Police say they received reports that some residents were stranded due to the quick-spreading fire […]

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2 h. ago Canadian Armed Forces moving several military vehicles between Edmonton and Calgary for 2025 G7 Leaders' Summit

"We're just asking that people just give them the space they require if pay attention to any directions given from the military"

Politics

2 h. ago In Calgary courts: Gang rape suspects ordered to face third trial as Alberta's top court overturns their convictions a second time

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from May 12 to 16, 2025

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2 h. ago Doors to Baseball Hall of Fame now open for the late Pete Rose

Everything you need to know about Pete Rose and Major League Baseball’s decision to take him off the “permanent ineligibility” list after his death last year. Who was Pete Rose? Peter Edward Rose was an old-school, hard-nosed baseball player who earned the nickname “Charlie Hustle” for his face-first slides, for running to first base after […]

Sport

2 h. ago Is it better to finish the basement as part of the build or later on?

There are pros and cons to deciding when to finish the basement.

Culture

4 h. ago Regional alert issued in Spain after explosion at chemical plant near Seville

BARCELONA, Spain — An explosion at a chemical plant near the Spanish city of Seville on Wednesday sent a huge column of thick black smoke into the air and prompted authorities to warn residents to stay indoors. Regional authorities for Andalusia reported two people were injured as a result of the blast. One plant worker […]

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4 h. ago DoorDash driver pleads guilty to stealing $2.5M in deliveries scam

SAN FRANCISCO — A former food delivery driver pleaded guilty to conspiring with others to steal more than $2.5 million from DoorDash by getting the company to pay for deliveries that never occurred, federal prosecutors said. Sayee Chaitanya Reddy Devagiri pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court in San Jose to a single count of conspiracy […]

Economics

4 h. ago Ford Canada facing national class action over claims batteries are defective

Ford vehicle owners in Canada could potentially be compensated from a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging performance issues due to a defective battery.On May 6, Charney Lawyers filed the class-action lawsuit against Ford Motor Company and Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd. at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. The lawsuit seeks damages for all eligible Canadian residents who owned or leased specific models of Ford PHEVs (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) or plug-in electric vehicles.The lawsuit has yet to be certified and comes just over a month after Charney Lawyers commenced a national class action in B.C. against Ford, alleging that certain Ford vehicles equipped with a 10R80 10-speed Transmission have been "linked to significant operational issues."The latest allegationsA Toronto-based plaintiff initiated the latest lawsuit after she and her husband purchased a used 2021 Ford Escape in April 2024 for $35,000 to save on gasoline and car repairs.However, a nationw...

Society

4 h. ago Transgender contestant shares Jordon Hudson backstage chat at beauty pageant

“We had a conversation backstage and we were like, ‘You know, the media hasn’t necessarily been kind to us.’"

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4 h. ago DoorDash delivery driver pleads guilty to stealing $2.5 million in deliveries scam

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A former food delivery driver pleaded guilty to conspiring with others to steal more than $2.5 million from DoorDash by getting the company to pay for deliveries that never occurred, federal prosecutors said. Sayee Chaitanya Reddy Devagiri pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court in San Jose to a single count of […]

Economics

5 h. ago $5M lottery mystery ends as winner steps forward before expiry date

A Beachville woman nearly missed her chance at being a millionaire, until she heard the news that a winning lottery ticket was about to expire. On April 17, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation announced that a $5-million Lotto 6/49 ticket purchased in Woodstock was set to expire. Connie Christie was running errands that day […]

Economics

5 h. ago Titanic exhibition coming to Toronto features real artifacts from the ship

Now this is cool: If you're a fan of the historical wonder that is the Titanic, you can start getting excited, as Titanic: The Official Exhibition is gearing up to make its Canadian debut in Toronto on June 27, 2025.The exhibit was already quite the hit in the U.S. and Europe, and Canada is the next stop for this immersive journey. According to the organizers, it "invites visitors to relive the events of the fateful voyage and discover the stories, secrets, and lives of those who were aboard the legendary Titanic."When I say immersive, don't worry — there will be no sinking of ships. But there will be more than 90 objects retrieved from the Titanic and its sister ships, Olympic and Britannic. Visitors can also get up close to original items from the White Star Line. If all of that isn't cool enough, there will be rebuilds of the first-class cabins and objects from the legendary grand staircase (you definitely s...

Culture

5 h. ago New York prison guard says he cleaned up blood of fatally beaten inmate

UTICA, N.Y. — A New York corrections officer admitted in court Wednesday he cleaned up blood from the fatal beating of an inmate that was captured on bodycam videos in an attempt to conceal evidence. Nicholas Gentile pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of attempted tampering with physical evidence in the Dec. 9 beating of […]

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5 h. ago Toronto woman says she was denied entry to U.S. for not having a visa

A Canadian woman says she missed an awards ceremony for her dad in Brazil after being denied entry to the United States because she apparently needed a U.S. visa.Ontario resident Nur detailed her stressful experience dealing with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and United Airlines on TikTok."I'm a Canadian citizen and I was stopped from entering the U.S., even though there are no requirements for a visa," she explained in the two-part video.Nur, who holds Canadian and Brazilian passports, had booked a flight with United Airlines for Monday, May 5, from Toronto to Brazil, with a layover in Washington, D.C.Prior to this instance, she had always had a smooth experience travelling between Canada and the U.S.According to federal government guidelines, most Canadian citizens don't require a visitor, business, transit or other kind of visa to enter the U.S. from Canada.There are some situations when a Canadian may need a visa to enter the U.S., whi...

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6 h. ago Will surging offence be enough to power Blue Jays through roller

Toronto has scored 38 runs, powered by 13 doubles and nine home runs, in past five games.

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