57 m. ago Canadiens encouraged by comeback despite Game 1 loss to physical Capitals, Ovechkin

Montreal — the youngest team in the post-season and last to clinch a spot — came back from a 2-0 deficit to force overtime.

Economics

88 m. ago Homes damaged, residents displaced after fire starts in vehicle at Langley townhouse complex

Langley RCMP said investigators are still determining the cause of the fire but said preliminary information suggests that it originated in the vehicle and spread.

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1 hour ago LEAFS NOTES: Ottawa Senators yet to show Toronto their veteran influence

The Maple Leafs do not have a monopoly on being battle-tested in the Battle of Ontario. Ottawa has Linus Ullmark in goal, 1,300-game veteran Claude Giroux and were expected to bring in Travis Hamonic on defence and Nick Cousins, a Stanley Cup winner with Florida last season, either for Game 2 or soon after. That […]

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1 hour ago After surviving the Oklahoma City bombing, she vowed to start living: ‘Living on borrowed time’

Stuck under 10 feet of rubble from a destroyed federal building, Amy Downs was sure she was going to die. As her throat burned and she heard screams, Downs reflected on her regrets: ignoring her health, never having children and dropping out of college. “In that moment, I’m realizing I’ve never lived,” Downs said. But […]

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2 h. ago You can pick your own tulips at this Ontario farm starting this weekend

The ultimate spring activity is almost here. All over Ontario, U-pick farms are gearing up to display their blooms so people can bring them home, pose with them for photo opportunities or simply stroll through the fields and take in the sights.The JP Niagara Tulip Experience is just an hour and a half from Toronto, and soon, over two million tulips will be ready to go."The JP Niagara Tulip Farm will take you on a journey that you won’t forget, and leave you feeling inspired by our sea of tulips. Our field is comprised of two million tulips with over 120 varieties to choose from," says The JP Tulip Experience.The first date visitors can book is this Friday, April 25, 2025. Each adult ticket costs $21.48 and comes with 10 tulips. Tickets for children under 13 cost $18.08 for 10 tulips, while children under two are free.Be sure to grab your tickets ahead of time online, as they can't be purchased at the door.If you're over 19 and want to upgrade your experi...

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3 h. ago How being mistaken for a celebrity's sister helped a Toronto woman find love

For Toronto-based photographer Whitney Heard, a bizarre case of mistaken identity led to unexpected attention, and eventually, a relationship that changed her life.It all began in 2017, when Whitney, who shares a name with Amber Heard's actual sister, started receiving fan mail intended for the actress.At first, it was innocent enough, but as the highly publicized defamation trial between Amber Heard and her ex-husband Johnny Depp unfolded from April 11 to June 1, 2022, things took a bit of a turn, and Whitney found herself at the centre of an online storm."I started getting spam emails, DMs, comments, and even phone calls," Heard told blogTO back in 2022. "I had to turn off my work phone."Despite repeatedly posting that she wasn’t related to Amber Heard, nor did she even have a sister, the Internet wouldn't let up. However, just a few years later, something unexpectedly beautiful came out of it all. Three years ago, Whitney was featured i...

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4 h. ago Student loans in default will be sent for collection. Here’s what to know for borrowers

NEW YORK (AP) — Starting next month, the Education Department says student loans that are in default will be referred for collections. Roughly 5.3 million borrowers are in default on their federal student loans and soon could be subject to having their wages garnished. Referrals for collection had been put on hold since March 2020 […]

Economics

5 h. ago Denley: Politicians' ambitious plans won't fix the shortage of affordable housing

For real change to take place in the housing market, demand, supply and affordability all need to be aligned. They aren't.

Politics

5 h. ago Toronto neighbourhood wants their garbage day changed so people can party more

One Toronto neighbourhood is appealing to the City for a change in garbage day, arguing that the presence of loaded bins is hindering the vibes for its end-of-week party crowd.If any neighbourhood in the city could possibly get away with fighting for a change in garbage day to better support partying, it would be Ossington, and, according to a motion set to go before City Council later this week, that's exactly what they're doing."As we approach the patio season, the busiest evenings for hospitality and retail services in the west-end areas of Ossington, Queen West, and College Promenade are Thursday through Saturday," the agenda item opens.Currently, however, the neighbourhood's garbage day coincides with the peak period on Thursday evenings, "which has been identified as a less-than-ideal time for both residents and businesses," it goes on to say.A letter from Meg Marshall, the manager of the Ossington BIA, argues that not only do garbage ...

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6 h. ago Poilievre reveals platform, says government must ‘start pinching pennies’

As the federal election campaign nears its end with less than a week to go before voting day, all federal party leaders are making their last pitches to Canadians.

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8 h. ago Jury selection set to start in former world junior players’ sex assault trial

LONDON — Jury selection is expected to begin today in the sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team. Dillon Dube, Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Cal Foote and Alex Formenton were charged with sexual assault early last year in an incident that allegedly took place in London, Ont., in June […]

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8 h. ago Pope Francis’ funeral to be held Saturday, with public viewing starting Wednesday

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis will be laid to rest Saturday after lying in state for three days in St. Peter’s Basilica, where the faithful are expected to flock to pay their respects to history’s first Latin American pontiff. The cardinals met Tuesday in the Vatican’s synod hall to chart the next steps before a […]

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16 h. ago Benign Blue Jays offence wilts again as blowout loss in Houston extends losing streak

Facing the nastiness of Astros starter Hunter Brown, Monday was always going to be a tough ask for the Blue Jays offence to break out into some semblance of credible production. But the longer the ineptitude lingers — against good pitchers or bad — the more the benign Jays attack becomes an ongoing concern for […]

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20 h. ago LEAF NOTES: Matthew Knies turns it up another level in playoffs

All season, Matthew Knies has been in corner skirmishes, fenced foes in front of the net, even been in a fight. But Sunday’s Game 1? Now, that was a battle. The Battle of Ontario to be exact and the most satisfying home playoff result for the 22-year-old left winger. He blocked a couple of Ottawa […]

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21 h. ago Canucks won’t use club option to keep Tocchet but still hoping for a deal

The coach's future, ticket prices, the J.T. Miller trade and Elias Pettersson's play and the intriguing possibility of acquiring Quinn Hughes' brothers were discussed Monday.

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22 h. ago Pope Francis made Catholic Church more welcoming, says Winnipeg Archbishop

'He really was focused on us being a listening people, that we start by listening to those around us,' says Archbishop Murray Chatlain.

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23 h. ago «Il veut jouer avec ses frères»: l’avenir de Quinn Hughes à Vancouver plus nébuleux que jamais

L’avenir avec l’équipe du capitaine et meilleur joueur des Canucks Quinn Hughes est sur toutes les lèvres.

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23 h. ago Edmonton Oilers name Stuart Skinner starting goalie to begin 2025 playoff run

Stuart Skinner was the Oilers starter through much of the regular season, but missed eight games late in the campaign after taking a knee to the head.

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24 h. ago WNBA team hiring mascot with salary four times higher than Caitlin Clark

Caitlin Clark is due to make $78,066 this coming season, her second in the WNBA with the Indiana Fever.

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24 h. ago Edmonton Oilers' playoff lineup much healthier but still missing parts

"Obviously, last year was a pretty good experience for us and we'd like to have a long push again, like we did last year. But obviously it's not going to be easy and it starts with a very difficult task against L.A"

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