8 h. ago Mother, daughter, 7, hear ‘man’s voice’ in women’s locker room before indecent act

Police in Kansas are investigating after a mother said a man exposed himself to her and her young daughter in the women’s locker room of a local gym. The woman told authorities that her seven-year-old had just finished swimming lessons at the YMCA of Greater Kansas City when they went to the locker room to […]

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8 h. ago Canada IPO Bankers Hail ‘Revolutionary’ New Fundraising Rule

Investment bankers are applauding steps taken by Canada’s securities regulators to make it easier to do initial public offerings, and to raise money afterwards.

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9 h. ago French student arrested after fatally stabbing another student, wounding 3

PARIS (AP) — A high school student stabbed four other students at his school in western France on Thursday, killing at least one and injuring three others before being arrested, police said. The motive for the stabbing was unclear. Such fatal attacks are quite rare in French schools. France’s Prime Minister Francois Bayrou ordered tighter […]

Events

10 h. ago What is ‘stagflation’? A closer look at the economic ‘double kiss of death’

Recession fears loom large for Canadians as the country grapples with U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. But economists are also warning of 'stagflation.' What is it?

Events

12 h. ago You can get free stuff at Toronto IKEA locations by trading in old furniture

If you're hanging onto some old furniture, mirrors, or lamps, you'll be pleased to hear that you can trade in select items for an IKEA gift card this week in the Greater Toronto Area. That's right, when you bring in an eligible, gently-used piece of furniture to a participating IKEA location, you'll receive either a $25 gift card for small furniture items or a $50 gift card for large furniture items. "We believe that all furniture deserves a second chance, even furniture that isn't ours," IKEA Canada's website reads. The initiative, which takes place between April 25 to 26 as part of Earth month, is in partnership with Furniture Bank, a registered charity and social enterprise that redistributes gently-used furniture and housewares to families and individuals experiencing furniture poverty.     View this post on Instagram           A post shared by IKEA Ca...

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14 h. ago In rare criticism of Putin, Trump urges Russian leader to ’STOP!’ after deadly attack on Kyiv

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday offered rare criticism of Vladimir Putin, urging the Russian leader to “STOP!” after a deadly barrage of attacks on Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital. “I am not happy with the Russian strikes on KYIV. Not necessary, and very bad timing. Vladimir, STOP! 5000 soldiers a week are dying,” Trump said […]

Politics

14 h. ago Squamish nation developer buying large Central 1 site next to Senakw project

The site is 51,400 square feet, takes up over an acre of land and is currently assessed as having a value of $54.2 million

Sport

15 h. ago Mexico’s Inflation Unexpectedly Ticked Up as Banxico Cuts Rates

Mexico’s annual inflation unexpectedly ticked up in the first two weeks of April while remaining within the central bank’s target range ahead of policymakers’ interest rate meeting next month.

Economics

15 h. ago 'I am so spoiled by so many of the projects I've done'': Jennifer Beals talks The L Word, Flashdance prior to Calgary Expo appearance

It seems unthinkable now, but Jennifer Beals almost didn’t accept her star-making role as an 18-year-old welder with aspirations of being a dancer in the 1983 drama, Flashdance. Adrian Lyne’s sexy dance drama was a big hit at the box office and helped usher in a new style of filmmaking influenced by music videos. The […]

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15 h. ago Calgary Expo: 'I am so spoiled by so many of the projects I've done,' says Jennifer Beals as she talks The L Word, Flashdance prior to appearance

It seems unthinkable now, but Jennifer Beals almost didn’t accept her star-making role as an 18-year-old welder with aspirations of being a dancer in the 1983 drama, Flashdance. Adrian Lyne’s sexy dance drama was a big hit at the box office and helped usher in a new style of filmmaking influenced by music videos. The […]

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15 h. ago Calgary Expo: Oscar, Emmy winner Helen Hunt would love to star in another sitcom but good ones are 'so rare'

Actress Helen Hunt made headlines a month ago, although she didn’t realize it. In mid-March, several outlets ran a story after the Oscar-winner posted a selfie of herself without makeup that she took at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Most went with headlines about how Hunt looked “unrecognizable.” Hello! reported that she was sporting a “refreshing […]

Transport

16 h. ago Letters for April 24, 2025: ‘Vote for change out of bravery, not fear.’

TIME FOR A CHANGE  Re “Fear major motivator steering Canada toward disastrous 4th Liberal term, poll shows” (Lorne Gunter, April 20): Gunter says fear is a lousy reason to vote for any party. Frank Sinatra, ‘Chairman of the Board,’ told us: “Fear is the enemy of logic.” My ‘seniors’ cohort listens to the former chairman […]

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39 h. ago Cyclic Materials to Invest Over USD $20M in its First Commercial Facility in the United States

Arizona Facility Expected to Process 25,000 Tonnes of End-of-Life Components Containing Rare Earth Permanent Magnets a Year TORONTO — Cyclic Materials, the advanced recycling company creating a circular supply chain for rare earth elements (REEs) and other critical materials, today announced it has invested over USD $20M in its first commercial facility, located in Mesa, […]

Economics

39 h. ago CHARLEBOIS: The U.S. is ditching some food dyes. Will Canada follow?

Science is no longer the final word in the public arena. In today’s risk-averse climate, perception often outweighs data

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43 h. ago ‘People have almost died’: Soaring N.S. lobster fishing tensions revealed

Communication released to Global News under the Freedom of Information Act provides a rare glimpse into how far the situation deteriorated for fishery officers in Nova Scotia.

Events

44 h. ago Tesla Humanoid Robot Plan Hampered by China Rare Earth Curbs

Tesla Inc.’s production of Optimus, a robot that promises to take over household chores, has been disrupted by China’s curbs on rare earth exports, introduced by Beijing earlier this month in an escalating trade war with Washington.

Culture

53 h. ago Trump says he has ’no intention’ of firing Federal Reserve chair Powell

WASHINGTON  — President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has no plans to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, just days after his statement that he would like to terminate the head of the U.S. central bank caused a stock market selloff.  “I have no intention of firing him,” Trump told reporters.  The U.S. president had […]

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54 h. ago The pope was a friend, and they talked sports: TRC commissioner remembers Francis

Wilton Littlechild remembers closing his eyes before Pope Francis lead his first mass at the Vatican more than a decade ago. He wanted to clearly hear every word. As the pope’s voice grew louder, Littlechild, a residential school survivor and former commissioner for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, says he became still and […]

Sport

54 h. ago Alabama inmate seeks his execution, saying he believes in ’an eye for an eye’

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A man on Alabama’s death row wants his execution to go forward this week, saying he believes in an “eye for an eye.” “The reason I dropped my appeals is I am guilty of murder,” James Osgood told The Associated Press in an telephone interview from prison. “I’m a firm believer in, […]

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56 h. ago Pourquoi les libéraux fédéraux de Carney veulent autant dépenser

Le PLC veut créer un rapport de dépendance entre les Canadiens et l’État central.

Politics