6 h. ago Bâtisse inaugurée en 1983: le palais de justice de Québec se dégrade et devra être rénové

Les coûts préliminaires pour le remplacement complet de l’enveloppe extérieure pourraient se chiffrer entre 50 M$ et 100 M$.

Society

7 h. ago Review: Alberta Ballet shines with whimsy and charm in updated version of classic Don Quixote

Alberta Ballet artistic director Francesco Ventriglia promised that his 2025 season finale production of Don Quixote would be an “over-the-top rainbow of colours” world premiere, and the company certainly delivered on that for opening night. The Jubilee Auditorium was alive with Spanish dance, fine handmade costumes, bejewelled traditional tutus and waistcoats, and replete with some […]

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8 h. ago Blue Jays suddenly on a roll, winning third in a row to reach .500

Late-game drama has characterized the Blue Jays during their current homestand. The more drama, it seems, the better the chances of adding to the team’s win column. The momentum built from two comeback wins over the Boston Red Sox when the long ball became part of Toronto’s DNA would carry over into Friday’s series opener […]

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11 h. ago Steelmaker Cleveland Cliffs to idle 3 steel plants in Pennsylvania and Illinois

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Steelmaker Cleveland-Cliffs will indefinitely idle three steel plants this summer, saying Friday that it is being buffeted by sluggish demand and pricing for some products, including high carbon steel sheets. The company said the idling of two Pennsylvania plants, one in Steelton and one in Conshohocken, and one in Riverdale, Illinois, […]

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12 h. ago Big Oil Refuses to Budge on Production Ahead of OPEC+ Decision

The largest western oil producers are mostly sticking with their growth plans for now, despite a 16% decline in crude prices during April and the potential for further increases in output from OPEC+.

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12 h. ago Hudson’s Bay Company records give public chance to ‘reconnect’ with ancestors

WINNIPEG — Dyana Lavallee stares at a copy of a photograph on display to the public at the Hudson’s Bay Company Archives in Winnipeg. The Metis woman quickly recognizes it as the same one her grandmother had years ago. “This is my family,” she said referring to the figures in the picture. “I’m actually shaking […]

Economics

13 h. ago WATCH: Carney confirms Washington, D.C. meeting with President Trump after election win

WATCH: Prime Minister Mark Carney says he will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, May 6 for their first face-to-face meeting since Carney was first sworn in as prime minister on March 14. Carney says the meeting is the start of a dialogue with the Trump administration and the […]

Politics

13 h. ago S&P/TSX composite closes up more than 200 points, U.S. markets also higher

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index closed higher Friday, though not as much as U.S. markets which got a boost from a positive jobs report. The April non-farm payroll data came in better than expected, helping ease fears over the impact of tariffs on the U.S. economy, said Pierre-Benoit Gauthier, vice-president of investment strategy at […]

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14 h. ago Vote for your favourite Farm Boy products and get a chance to win a $100 gift card

It's that time of year again — the fifth annual Farm Boy Fan Faves is here, and it's time to vote for your favourite products!From humble beginnings, Farm Boy began as a small produce shop in Cornwall, Ontario, back in 1981 and has since grown into a beloved local staple, with 51 locations across the province.From locally sourced produce to chef-prepared dishes, fresh seafood, plant-based options, and so much more, Farm Boy provides a wide range of high-quality, value products that inspire delicious meals and cherished family moments.How to voteBut what's your favourite? Now, it's your turn to show some love to the items that make it into your cart every time!From Monday, April 21, to Monday, May 12, you can cast your vote for your favourite Farm Boy private label products — from your meal-time must-haves to the delicious snacks that satisfy your sweet tooth.You'll vote for your favourites across 13 categories, ...

Economics

14 h. ago Man vs. ape: Viral gorilla fight question drives internet bananas

A viral debate has everyone from NBA teams to primate experts weighing in on which species would emerge victorious in a one gorilla vs. 100-man battle.

Technology

14 h. ago Chris Selley: Our blundering Elections Canada only looks good compared to the U.S. system

'Any time an elector misses their opportunity to vote, it is something we take seriously', says Elections Canada. Not seriously enough!

Politics

15 h. ago Democracy sausage: What to know about Australia’s tasty election tradition

Enjoying a sausage – or ‘sag’ as it is known in Aussie slang – after casting your vote has become a beloved Australian election day tradition.

Politics

15 h. ago Toronto bars and restaurants getting major boost during Leafs playoff games

Toronto is abuzz with excitement after the Maple Leafs pulled off a Game 6 series-clinching win against the Ottawa Senators in the first round of the NHL playoffs, but bars and restaurants close to the action have extra reason to celebrate.According to data from Moneris, Canada's leading commerce provider, Toronto's restaurant industry, and those institutions in and around Scotiabank Arena in particular, saw a boost in customer spending during the first two games of the series.During game one, Moneris reports that food and beverage institutions near Scotiabank saw a five per cent increase in business, which, considering the game was played on a holiday Sunday, is no small feat.During game two, spending for the bars and restaurants in the area saw an even greater increase at six per cent.As for the bars and restaurants elsewhere in the city, Moneris' data also shows that, during the first two games of the series, bars and restaurants elsewhere in the c...

Politics

15 h. ago New Netflix series starring Severance actor spotted filming around Toronto

A new Netflix series starring a Severance actor will be filming in and around Toronto over the next few months, so make sure to keep your eyes peeled for any possible sightings. Best-selling American author Harlan Coben, known for his renowned mystery novels and thrillers that include Win, The Boy from the Woods, Run Away and the Myron Bolitar series, is officially bringing his hit novel, I Will Find You, to the streaming service. The eight-episode series started production in Toronto on April 21 and will be filming through the summer until August 29, according to the City of Toronto's website.The show's cast includes Sam Worthington (Avatar, Lift) as David Burroughs, who is serving a life sentence for murdering his son.However, when he receives word that his son might be alive, David embarks on a truth-finding mission that "leads him out of prison and into a world of deceit and despair," according to Netflix&#...

Culture

15 h. ago Ed Leavens on building a cybersecurity platform that hides data in plain sight

From payment card protection to privacy at scale, Data Stealth’s modular platform makes sensitive data vanish, before hackers can ever find it

Events

16 h. ago 'I need a hug': L.A. Kings country struggles to make sense of Oilers comeback

There were no shortage of amazing moments for the Edmonton Oilers in their astonishing comeback 4-2 series win over the Los Angeles Kings. It’s almost like Edmonton has a guy or two up there with the Hockey Gords bringing the puck luck. A few key moments? Calvin Pickard takes the starter’s net in Game 3. […]

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16 h. ago Jets’ Scott Arniel, Canadiens’ Martin St. Louis and Capitals’ Spencer Carbery named Jack Adams finalists

Scott Arniel of the Winnipeg Jets, Martin St. Louis of the Montreal Canadiens and Spencer Carbery of the Washington Capitals are the finalists for the Jack Adams Award as the NHL’s top head coach. The league announced the finalists Friday, following a vote conducted by the NHL Broadcasters’ Association. Arniel led Winnipeg (56-22-4, 116 points) […]

Transport

16 h. ago Influencer culture centre stage of debut thriller from Vancouver author

Former skin care influencer Liann Zhang dips back into the online promotion world for dark impostor tale. PLUS: Her five favourite influencers

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17 h. ago DXP Enterprises, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call

HOUSTON — DXP Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DXPE), a leading business to business products and service distributor that adds value and total cost savings solutions to MRO and OEM customers in virtually every industry, plans to issue a press release announcing its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, on Wednesday, […]

Culture

17 h. ago From rusty, limping mess to series winners, Edmonton Oilers are back

That was big. How big? We won’t fully understand that part until later because we don’t know how good this run of theirs is going to get. But we do know how bad it would have been if the Edmonton Oilers were eliminated in the first round. After giving up 12 goals in the first […]

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