39 m. ago Canada’s Brad Jacobs beats Norway’s Magnus Ramsfjell at world curling playdowns

Canada's last title at this competition came in 2017 when Brad Gushue skipped the host team to victory in Edmonton.

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50 m. ago Primaris REIT Announces AGM and Financial Results Release Date, Webcast, and Conference Call

TORONTO — Primaris Real Estate Investment Trust (“Primaris” or the “Trust”) (TSX: PMZ.UN) will be releasing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, after the market closes. Senior leadership will be hosting a conference call and webcast presentation on May 1, 2025. Conference Call and Webcast: Date: […]

Politics

1 hour ago Newfoundland and Labrador’s 2021 pandemic election will finally be tried in court

A man who says his right to vote was denied in Newfoundland and Labrador's 2021 election will finally have his day in court.

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1 hour ago Numerous recent pedestrian collisions in Lethbridge prompted police last month to address traffic safety issues

Following concerns about pedestrian safety near schools and playgrounds, Lethbridge police responded in March with a month-long campaign to address traffic safety issues. The initiative saw Lethbridge police and community peace officers, as well as Alberta Sheriffs, visited most schools in the city, engaging with nearly 300 parents and students, issuing 16 tickets and giving […]

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2 h. ago Westboro bus crash inquest hears emotional testimony from families

Families of two of the people who died in the 2019 bus crash testified before a coroner's inquest Wednesday.

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2 h. ago Vancouver home sales hit lowest March levels since 2019 despite supply influx: board

Despite housing supply in the Vancouver area continuing to rise, the number of homes that changed hands in the region last month fell to the lowest levels for March since 2019. The city’s real estate board says residential sales in the region totalled 2,091 in March, a 13.4 per cent decrease from the 2,415 sales […]

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2 h. ago Why does Trump want tariffs? Here’s what he has said about U.S. imports.

President Donald Trump is expected to announce sweeping new tariffs Wednesday, which he has dubbed “Liberation Day.” The move comes after the administration has already imposed or announced tariffs on steel and aluminum imports and some products coming from China, Mexico and Canada. Critics of the proposals say tariffs are a tax ultimately paid by […]

Economics

2 h. ago PhD student who raped 10 women may have dozens more victims, police say

LONDON – A lone woman’s rape allegation has resulted in the conviction of a former PhD student at a top British university of serial rape, after her report led police to uncover hundreds of secretly recorded videos that they say suggest he has more than 50 other victims. Zhenhao Zou, 28, was convicted in London […]

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2 h. ago How the Maple Leafs can clinch a playoff spot against Florida Panthers

Jake McCabe and the Maple Leafs would like to choose a consonant, if they may. Specifically, an X. A single point is all that stands between the Leafs and the clinching of a Stanley Cup playoff spot. The Leafs can add that special letter on Wednesday night when they play host to the Florida Panthers […]

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2 h. ago Musk could be headed for Washington exit after turbulent times at Trump’s DOGE

WASHINGTON — DOGE’s days appear to be numbered. Elon Musk recently suggested that he will be done with his work in the near future. President Donald Trump told reporters this week that “at some point, he’s going to be going back” to running his companies. As far as the Department of Government Efficiency, Trump said […]

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3 h. ago Fatal crash prompts Calgary police to close section of Stoney Trail

Calgary police closed a section of Stoney Trail N.W. during the busy morning commute on Wednesday following a fatal single car crash. It was reopened around 11 a.m.

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3 h. ago Police find 2023 Nashville school shooter sought notoriety, hid mental health

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The shooter behind the fatal 2023 Nashville elementary school shooting that left six people dead, including three children, had been planning the attack for years while hiding their mental health issues from medical providers and hoping the carnage would bring notoriety and fame, a new report released Wednesday reveals. The nearly 50-page […]

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4 h. ago Leader of violent Ecuadorian drug gang indicted in New York City

NEW YORK — The leader of a violent Ecuadorian gang has been indicted in New York City on charges he imported thousands of pounds of cocaine into the United States, federal prosecutors said Wednesday. Jose Adolfo Macias Villamar has led Los Choneros and its “network of assassins and drug and weapon traffickers” since at least […]

Politics

4 h. ago 50 essential Mexican restaurants in Toronto you need to try at least once

Mexican restaurants in Toronto consistently churn out some of the city's most flavourful, fun and comforting eats — and, lucky for the city's residents, there's no shortage of them.From upscale Michelin-approved eateries to holes-in-the-wall with the best quesabirria you've ever tasted, these are the spots that any self-respecting Mexican food lover in Toronto needs to check out.Check out all 50 essential Toronto Mexican restaurants in this photo gallery.

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4 h. ago Trump set to announce ’reciprocal’ tariffs in move that could reshape U.S. economy

WASHINGTON — After weeks of White House hype and public anxiety, President Donald Trump is set on Wednesday to announce a barrage of self-described reciprocal tariffs on friend and foe alike. The new tariffs, coming on what Trump has called “Liberation Day,” are a bid to boost U.S. manufacturing and punish other countries for what […]

Economics

5 h. ago Fanshawe suspends enrolment in 40 programs in wake of foreign student caps

Fanshawe College is suspending enrolment of students in 40 of its more than 220 programs, the school announced Wednesday. Some enrolment at regional campuses in Woodstock, St. Thomas and Simcoe and Huron and Bruce counties will be suspended, but will continue in London, the college said in a release. All students currently enrolled will be […]

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5 h. ago Canadians are about to get their second GST payment for 2025

Canadians are just days away from receiving their second GST credit payment of the year.The goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) credit is a tax-free quarterly payment. Its purpose is to help families with low and modest incomes offset the taxes they pay.Eligible Canadians will see extra cash in their bank accounts on Friday, April 4.Are you eligible for the GST payment?According to the government, those eligible are at least 19 years old and a Canadian resident for income tax purposes a month before the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) makes the payment.If you are under 19 years old, the government says you must meet at least one of the following conditions during the same period:You have (or had) a spouse or common-law partnerYou are (or were) a parent and live (or lived) with your childParents who share custody may be eligible for half of the credit for that child.If your income is equal to or exceeds the amounts below, you or your family won't qualify for the credit....

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5 h. ago Costa Rica resort refutes latest report on cause of death for teen son of ex

'The levels in the hotel room were non-existent and non-lethal. There was an error in this initial reporting."

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5 h. ago Truck driver can seek triple damages in lawsuit over THC content in CBD product, Supreme Court says

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday sided with a truck driver who wants to sue for triple damages over a CBD hemp product he says was falsely advertised as being free from marijuana’s active ingredient and resulted in him getting fired. The 5-4 opinion clears the way for the trucker to seek triple […]

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6 h. ago Judge dismisses corruption case against New York Mayor Eric Adams

NEW YORK — A federal judge dismissed New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ corruption case on Wednesday, acquiescing to the Justice Department’s extraordinary request to set aside criminal charges so the Democrat could help with President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. The judge, though, denied prosecutors the ability to potentially bring the criminal case back after […]

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