8 h. ago Canada’s Diallo into quarters at Madrid Open with upset win over Dimitrov

MADRID — Montreal’s Gabriel Diallo advanced to his first Masters-level quarterfinal with a comeback 5-7, 7-6 (7), 6-4 fourth-round win over 15th-seed Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria on Wednesday. Diallo won the second set in a hard-fought tiebreaker to tie the match 1-1, then made a break in the opening game of the third set stand […]

Culture

10 h. ago What it's like sailing the Caribbean on Sea Cloud's masted cruise ship

Travelling aboard the cruise line's newest windjammer is a nautical treat

Transport

12 h. ago Masters 1000 de Madrid: Gabriel Diallo s'offre la plus belle victoire de sa carrière et passe en quarts de finale

Voilà le Québécois en quarts de finale du prestigieux tournoi.

Sport

12 h. ago Masters 1000 de Madrid: Gabriel Diallo s'offre la plus belle victoire de sa carrière et passe en quarts de finale... en sauvant trois balles de match

Voilà le Québécois en quarts de finale du prestigieux tournoi de Madrid.

Sport

19 h. ago A handful of Canadian bars were just ranked among the best in North America

The longlist was revealed a few weeks back, and now, it's time for North America’s 50 Best Bars to reveal its new, annual ranking.The 51-100 place lineup featured 15 Canadian establishments in Vancouver (three), Calgary (three), Toronto (five), Montreal (three), and Victoria (one).But, positions one to 50 of North America's Best Bars list were only just revealed in a prestigious ceremony in Vancouver on April 29.Each bar was ranked by gathering votes from over 300 bar industry experts, including bartenders, bar owners, drinks media and cocktail connoisseurs from across the region, which includes the U.S., Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.Without any more delay, here are North America's 50 Best Bars:Handshake Speakeasy, Mexico CitySuperbueno, New YorkTlecān, Mexico CityJewel Of The South, New OrleansSip & Guzzle, New YorkOverstory, New YorkBar Pompette, TorontoEl Gallo Altanero, GuadalajaraLicorería Limantour, Mexico CityKumiko, Chicag...

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34 h. ago Diallo défait Norrie et passe au quatrième tour du Masters de Madrid

C’est la première fois que le Québécois va aussi loin dans un Masters 1000.

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37 h. ago Toronto tiki bar boat tours are about to kick off for summer

It may not be a trip to Hawaii, but it’s close. Palapa Tours is back for another year, launching its floating tiki bar boats on Toronto waters starting on May 3, 2025, and running seven days a week until September.The floating tiki bars have all the makings of a fun day or night out with friends: a fully licensed bar, an epic view of Toronto's skyline, and bumping music.For the 2025 season, there are a few new additions to Palapa Tours' lineup, including themed nights, monthly karaoke nights, and a romantic date night sunset experience."Palapa Tours was created to bring a slice of island life to Toronto," said the Palapa Tours team via a press release. "We're excited to return with even more ways for guests to enjoy the waterfront, unwind with friends, and create a vibe on the water this summer."The 90-minute cruise launches from HTO Park at 315 Queens Quay West and can be booked for one to 12 passengers for $90 per...

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37 h. ago Miner Applies to Exploit Deep Sea Under Controversial Trump Executive Order

The Metals Company submitted an application to mine critical minerals in the Pacific seabed in defiance of international regulators.

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37 h. ago Who is Diana Fox Carney? What to know about the wife of Canada’s PM

She met her husband at Oxford University, has three master's degrees, and four daughters

Transport

38 h. ago Spain’s Toxic Politics Clouds Investigation Into Power Blackout

Squabbles between Spain’s minority government and opposition parties are muddling efforts to find out and explain what caused a massive blackout that left Spain, Portugal and parts of France in the dark on Monday.

Politics

40 h. ago Ontario's famous Cheltenham Badlands are opening for the season soon

Take a step back in time! One of Ontario’s most spectacular geological sights, the Cheltenham Badlands opens for the season next week. Here's what to know.You won't have to travel far to enjoy a day on the Badlands. This incredible sight is right in the GTA, located at 1739 Olde Base Line Road in Caledon.The beloved and popular attraction officially opens for the season on May 9, 2025.What are the Cheltenham Badlands?According to Ontario Heritage Trust, the badlands were first formed at the base of an ancient sea over 450 million years ago.The site is known as "one of the most recognizable and visited natural heritage landmarks in southern Ontario," and for good reason.There's nothing else quite like it anywhere in the province, and its history is equally fascinating.History of the Cheltenham BadlandsSpanning 36 acres, the badlands were first occupied by Ancestors of the Mississaugas of the Credit for hunting, fishing, and foraging.Then, fr...

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40 h. ago Kirkland, WA New Construction Expert Feisal Ramjee Joins eXp Realty

Top-producing solo agent and trusted builder partner brings new construction mastery and long-term vision to eXp’s innovative platform BELLINGHAM, Wash., April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — eXp Realty®, “the most agent-centric real estate brokerage on the planet™” and the core subsidiary of eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI), is proud to welcome Feisal Ramjee, one […]

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42 h. ago Mastercard gives AI agents the ability to shop on your behalf

AI agents won’t have total autonomy to click “buy,” with consumers still having the final say over what’s purchased

Technology

42 h. ago Gabriel Diallo se classe parmi les 16 derniers en lice au Masters 1000 de Madrid

Le Québécois signe une autre première dans sa carrière au prestigieux tournoi.

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44 h. ago World First: TMC USA Submits Application for Commercial Recovery of Deep

Following last week’s Executive Order, ‘Unleashing America’s Offshore Critical Minerals and Resources’, TMC USA has submitted applications to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for two exploration licenses and one commercial recovery permit under the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act (DSHMRA) The commercial recovery permit application advances TMC’s timeline ahead of its original […]

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47 h. ago Landlocked Sahel states back Morocco’s sea access initiative

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The landlocked countries of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have endorsed an initiative by Morocco to give them access to the Atlantic Ocean, the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. The foreign ministers of the three military-ruled West African nations shared their countries positions during a meeting Monday with King Mohammed […]

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57 h. ago U.S. company rushing to ship security barriers to Vancouver before marathon, after deadly festival attack

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim said he has ordered a "full review" of the city's event-safety measures, including barriers, traffic control and safety protocols.

Events

58 h. ago Winnipeg Sea Bears sign Kyler Filewich after March Madness appearance

Winnipeg's Kyler Filewich is joining the Sea Bears fresh off a run to the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament with the Wofford Terriers.

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59 h. ago Sangoma Announces Date of Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Results and Conference Call

MARKHAM, Ontario — Sangoma Technologies Corporation (TSX: STC; Nasdaq: SANG) (“Sangoma” or the “Company”), a trusted industry leader uniquely offering businesses a choice of on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid Communications as a Service solutions, today announced that it expects to release its third quarter fiscal year 2025 results after markets close on Thursday May 8, 2025. […]

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61 h. ago Fighter jet slips off hangar deck of U.S. aircraft carrier in Red Sea

WASHINGTON — An F/A-18 fighter jet slipped off the hanger deck of an aircraft carrier deployed to the Middle East, as sailors were towing the aircraft into place in the hangar bay of the USS Harry S. Truman on Monday, the Navy said. The crew members who were in the pilot seat of the Super […]

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