2 h. ago Growing calls for permanent memorial, Filipino cultural centre after Lapu Lapu tragedy

Members of Metro Vancouver's Filipino Community say the Lapu Lapu Day tragedy and aftermath has shown the need for their own cultural centre.

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2 h. ago NTT Data Shares Awash With Buy Orders on NTT Tender Offer Plan

Shares of NTT Data Group Corp. were untraded on a glut of buy orders after Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp. said it may make its data unit a wholly-owned subsidiary, a move geared at making AI central to the telecom giant’s operations.

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2 h. ago Inquest wraps up in Winnipeg into the 2021 overdose death of Lee Earnshaw

An inquest has wrapped up into the overdose death of Lee Earnshaw in 2021 in Winnipeg. His family members hope to prevent similar deaths.

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3 h. ago Man who crashed car into Jennifer Aniston’s front gate is charged with stalking and vandalism

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prosecutors said Wednesday that a Mississippi man who harassed Jennifer Aniston for two years before crashing his vehicle through the front gate of the Los Angeles home of the “Friends” star has been charged with felony stalking and vandalism. Jimmy Wayne Carwyle, 48, of New Albany, Mississippi, also faces an aggravating […]

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3 h. ago La trêve de trois jours ordonnée par Poutine entre en vigueur

L’Ukraine ne l’a jamais acceptée et appelle plutôt à un cessez-le-feu de 30 jours.

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3 h. ago MANDEL: Toronto councillor denies sexually assaulting 2 cottage guests

Councillor Michael Thompson remembered the exact moment when his world came crashing down,  a memory that had him breaking down on the witness stand for the first time. The six-time Scarborough Centre councillor had missed a call from a 705 number while in a council meeting and a text from an OPP detective. When he […]

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4 h. ago Evacuations follow loss as wildfire burns in Sturgeon County

The Town of Redwater, the Redwater Health Centre, Diamond Spring Lodge and local schools proactively took measures to evacuate patients, residents and students from their buildings.

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5 h. ago TransAlta CEO says power producer expects to reach Alberta data centre deal this year

On Wednesday, TransAlta reported its first-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago.

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5 h. ago Dundee Precious Metals Announces Voting Results from 2025 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders

TORONTO, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dundee Precious Metals Inc. (TSX: DPM) (“DPM” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce the voting results from its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders, which was held via live webcast on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. A total of 132,500,374 common shares were voted at the meeting, representing […]

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6 h. ago Cole Harbour Place closes saunas due to safety, sexual inappropriate behaviour

A Dartmouth rec centre has permanently closed its dry saunas due to too many medical emergencies, intentional misuse and 'sexually inappropriate behaviour.'

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6 h. ago «Bonsoir, ils sont partis!»: le descripteur de l’Océanic de Rimouski dans l’eau chaude pour des propos «inappropriés»

Le descripteur des matchs de l’Océanic de Rimouski Michel Germain se retrouve au centre d’une petite tempête.

Culture

7 h. ago Power utility TransAlta expects Alberta data centre deal this year

CALGARY — Power producer TransAlta Corp. is hoping to sign agreements this year with prospective Alberta data centre partners that would draw on natural gas-fired electricity it generates in the province. “We continue to focus on securing exclusivity with key partners by mid-year with detailed design and definitive agreements expected by year-end,” CEO John Kousinioris […]

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8 h. ago 10 facts we bet you didn't know about this unique Toronto museum turning 30 this year

Toronto is a city of many things, one of them being that it's the home of nearly 60 galleries and museums covering a diverse range of subjects. Now, one of the city's most iconic museums is celebrating a new milestone!Proudly celebrating 30 years of bringing Toronto unique perspectives on historical footwear, the Bata Shoe Museum is fondly reflecting on its past while looking ahead to its bright future.But a 30-year milestone doesn't come without its history-making moments. To celebrate 30 years, take a look at some of the most important celebrations in Bata Shoe Museum's historic run.1946: Her-story is madeBefore we get to the Bata Shoe Museum, we have to go all the way back to 1946, when architect Sonja Bata began collecting footwear while travelling the world on business.Sonja and her husband Thomas Bata, head of the global Bata Shoe Company, often took inspiration from these global shoes, but as the collection grew, they ultimately created a showca...

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8 h. ago Alleged fake nurse who worked on Vancouver Island arrested in United States

The offences are believed to have started in December 2023 and occurred across the Capital Regional District, according to Central Saanich police.

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8 h. ago Ontario city is hosting Canada's biggest celebration of cheese this month

Canada's largest celebration of cheese returns to this Ontario city after eight years. The Great Canadian Cheese Festival will be in Kingston this month, and over 100 Canadian dairy producers will be there.Mark your calendars for May 24 and 25. The country's largest celebration of the beloved diary creation will take over Fort Henry for a weekend of cheesy fun."When you buy Canadian cheese, you invest in our communities," said Patricia McDermott, owner of Agrarian Market in Prince Edward County and executive director of the festival, in a press release."This support means everything. I know what it’s like to be on the receiving end of community support as a small business owner in Canada. Buying Canadian cheese encourages innovation, supports farm families and keeps our dairy sector strong. That's what the Great Canadian Cheese Festival is all about."What to expectMore than 100 Canadian dairy producers and artisans from coast to coast will ...

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8 h. ago CFL suspends veteran quarterback Collaros for failing to respond to off

The CFL has suspended Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros one game for failing to respond to an off-season drug-testing request.

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9 h. ago Toronto photographer holds contest to celebrate moms and their dogs

Mothers and their fur babies are being celebrated by longtime Toronto dog photographer Jack Jackson. First up, given Mother’s Day is Sunday, is a contest for moms and their dogs to enter for a free two-hour photo shoot with Jackson (normally $175) and a print or $100 credit for a print. Up to five winners […]

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9 h. ago Moscou dit faire le maximum pour assurer la sécurité des célébrations du 9 mai

Une trentaine de dirigeants doivent participer à ces célébrations des 80 ans de la victoire sur l’Allemagne nazie.

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9 h. ago BC First Nations Justice Council Congratulates Justice Trailblazing staff Christina J. Cook and Katisha Paul

The BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC) is proud to celebrate and extend our heartfelt congratulations to BCFNJC staff members Christina J. Cook (Brokenhead Ojibway Nation) and Katisha Paul (W̱ JOȽEȽP and Lil’wat). Unceded & Ancestral Territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh & səlilwətaɬ Nations, Vancouver BC, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — For Immediate ReleaseMay […]

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9 h. ago Crime stats in new police report encouraging, Manitoba justice minister says

Matt Wiebe said Wednesday that the 2024 report -- which shows some decreases in violent crime and crime severity -- illustrates some of the progress that has been made so far.

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