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Wednesday, April 30, 2025 11:52 AM Canada election: Where voters came out the most in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick       Maritimers, like Canadians across the country, were eager to head to the polls in this federal election, preliminary numbers from Elections Canada show.

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 11:40 AM CFL teams look to London for 7 picks in 2025 draft       Londoner Taylor Elgersma and six members of the Western Mustangs were chosen in the 2025 CFL Draft.

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 11:31 AM Winnipeg man charged with animal abuse, sexual assault, multiple other offences       A Winnipeg man who faces a number of charges stemming from an incident with police earlier this month, now faces more than a dozen other serious offences.

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 11:27 AM SIU probe underway after alleged gunman shot by Ottawa police       SIU probing police shooting in downtown Ottawa after a 24-year-old man was shot by officers near Rideau Centre. The man was taken to hospital and is in stable condition.

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 10:54 AM Winnipeg police arrest suspect in rash of retail thefts       Police allege the suspect would distract employees at stores throughout the city in order to steal items like lottery tickets and transit passes.

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 10:43 AM Top USports defender highlights 2025 draft class for the Edmonton Elks       The Edmonton Elks did not have a first-round pick in the 2025 CFL Draft but felt Queen's DL Darien Newell was the best player on their draft board on Tuesday.

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 10:34 AM U.S. economy contracts in Q1 amid impact from tariff-fueled imports       Gross domestic product decreased at a 0.3 per cent annualized rate last quarter, the Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis said.

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 10:26 AM Teen house party in Ontario results in $50K in jewelry stolen       Niagara regional police are investigating after approximately $50,000 in jewelry was stolen from a St. Catharines home earlier this year.

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 9:54 AM Thousands without power after Ontario thunderstorms       A powerful storm Tuesday evening toppled trees and power lines in Ontario, where thousands remained without power Wednesday morning.

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 9:38 AM Active NHL players expected to testify at world junior sexual assault trial       Current NHL players are expected to testify in the high-profile sexual assault case involving five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team.

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 30, 2025 11:49 AM Ontario to experience 'modest recession' with Windsor the most impacted by U.S. tariffs: FAO       Ontario's economy will experience a "modest recession" this year, while potential growth will be cut in half in 2026 as a result of tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. The Financial Accountability Office of Ontario says there will be more than 68,000 fewer jobs in Ontario in 2025 as a result of tariffs, with […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 30, 2025 11:23 AM Collective trauma after festival attack could ripple for months, experts say       VANCOUVER — Communal grief following the ramming attack at a Filipino festival in Vancouver that killed 11 people last weekend will likely persist for months, mental health experts in British Columbia warn. "Traumatic events, grief, is not something that is resolved in a week or two weeks, or a couple of months," said Heather Mohan, […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 30, 2025 10:05 AM Guatemala gearing up to export avocados to US despite tariffs and delays       SAN MIGUEL DUEÑAS, Guatemala (AP) — Standing outside a massive new avocado packing plant recently and with the U.S. ambassador in attendance, Guatemala President Bernardo Arévalo connected the high-demand fruit with rural development and said the facility signaled a new chapter in the trajectory of the cash crop. But six months after the United States […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 30, 2025 10:00 AM Filmmaker Shawn Levy to be inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame       Shawn Levy's next project may take him to a galaxy far, far way, but he will soon have a star much closer to home. The Montreal-born filmmaker, who's directing the recently announced "Star Wars: Starfighter," will be inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame this year. Levy broke out with 2002 teen comedy "Big Fat Liar" […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 30, 2025 9:59 AM Jonathan Pedneault resigns as Green Party co-leader       Jonathan Pedneault announced Wednesday he is resigning as the co-leader of the Green Party of Canada following his defeat in his riding in the federal election. In a letter he shared on social media, Pedneault said while the election results were "deeply disappointing," he takes "full responsibility for this failure to translate our ideas, our […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 30, 2025 9:23 AM Trump's tariffs loom over the economy as shipments from China fall       American businesses are cancelling orders from China, postponing expansion plans and hunkering down to see what trade policy surprises President Donald Trump plans to spring on them next. The president's massive and unpredictable taxes on imports seem likely to mean emptier shelves and higher prices for American shoppers, perhaps within weeks. And the higher costs […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 30, 2025 9:12 AM Economy shrunk 0.2% in February, StatCan estimates 1.5% annualized growth for Q1       The Canadian economy shrunk in February, but economists say bad weather was likely the larger culprit than uncertainty related to the trade war with the U.S. Statistics Canada said Wednesday that real gross domestic product decreased 0.2 per cent in February after the economy grew 0.4 per cent in the first month of 2025. It […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 30, 2025 9:04 AM Climate change is making coffee more expensive. Tariffs likely will too       With her purple-and-pink hair swaying, Reneé Colón stands on a stepladder in the rented corner of a warehouse, pouring Brazilian coffee beans into her groaning old roasting machine. The beans are precious because they survived severe drought in a year when environmental conditions depressed coffee production globally, doubling the price of raw beans in just […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 30, 2025 8:36 AM York police charge 7, recover $3M in stolen construction tools through organized theft probe       York Regional Police have laid charges against seven individuals and recovered more than $3 million in stolen property following a focused investigation into organized theft rings. Police said that between December 2024 and March 2025, the operation Project Steal N' Spirits targeted the theft of high-end construction tools from wholesalers and commercial businesses throughout York […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 30, 2025 8:01 AM Barbra Streisand announces new duets album with Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, Mariah Carey and more       NEW YORK (AP) — Barbra Streisand is still a woman in love, and she'll do anything to get you into her world. That includes a new collection of duets with some of the biggest names in music. Streisand is preparing to release a new album, "The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume Two," out in June. […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 30, 2025 7:59 AM Power restored to most customers after storm causes widespread outages in Toronto       Toronto Hydro says crews have restored power to most of its customers following a brief but impactful spring storm on Tuesday. Toronto was under weather alerts for a portion of the afternoon as strong winds and thunderstorms developed into the evening hours. "Significant progress has been made overnight, with power restored to the majority of […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 30, 2025 7:25 AM Cardinals thank Cardinal Becciu for stepping back from conclave but note trial appeal pending       VATICAN CITY (AP) — Catholic cardinals acknowledged Wednesday the definitive word is still out about the Vatican trial that convicted Cardinal Angelo Becciu of financial crimes, in the latest twist to a drama that has dominated conversations leading up to the May 7 conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor. Becciu, 76, is the once-powerful Italian […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 30, 2025 7:24 AM What happened with Pierre Poilievre and Jagmeet Singh?       The Liberal minority government is now officially set. What's also now official is the deep dive into what went wrong with the campaigns of Pierre Poilievre and Jagmeet Singh, two party leaders who lost their seats on Monday night. Between the Doug Ford fight with Poilievre and the NDP losing official party status, there are […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 30, 2025 7:19 AM Kamala Harris plans a speech sharply criticizing Donald Trump's policies       Former Vice President Kamala Harris plans to use a high-profile speech Wednesday to sharply criticize President Donald Trump amid speculation about whether she will mount another presidential campaign or opt to run for California governor. Harris will address the 20th anniversary gala for Emerge America, an organization that recruits and trains Democratic women to run […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 30, 2025 6:56 AM Loblaw says Q1 profit up from year ago amid strength in customer response to offers       Loblaw Companies Ltd. reported its first-quarter profit rose compared with a year ago as the company saw strong customer response to loyalty offers and promotions. The parent company of Loblaws and Shoppers Drug Mart says its net earnings available to common shareholders amounted to $503 million or $1.66 per diluted share for the quarter ended […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, April 30, 2025 11:10 AM Horse rescued from fallen shed in Vars as storm cleanup continues       Power continues to be restored after windy thunderstorm Tuesday that left thousands without electricity.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, April 30, 2025 11:00 AM DND set to consider only U.S.-supplied night-vision binoculars       The decision appears to undercut Prime Minister Mark Carney's commitment to reduce the reliance on U.S. sources for Canadian military procurement.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, April 30, 2025 10:43 AM Salgo: Don't expect a radical overhaul of the public service under Carney       The Liberal platform that will guide the PM is a surprisingly status quo document that leans towards expansive, albeit more businesslike, government.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, April 30, 2025 9:41 AM Suspended Gatineau police officer arrested for impaired driving       A Gatineau police officer under a previous suspension faces a new charge of impaired driving.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, April 30, 2025 4:00 AM Auditor general clears up 'confusion' over Ottawa red-light camera revenue       New red-light cameras installed after 2020 generated $10.7 million that could have been transferred to the city's road safety reserve fund, according to a report from Nathalie Gougeon.

Windsor Star Wednesday, April 30, 2025 11:56 AM Training day: Navy, police, fire units hit Detroit River in Windsor for crisis training       When disaster strikes, backup matters — so naval reservists from across Ontario gathered in Windsor over the weekend for hands-on training to make sure they're ready to deliver it. More than 70 sailors gathered at HMCS Hunter in Windsor to practice for emergencies that could require their response — whether it's a capsized vessel or […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, April 30, 2025 9:19 AM Rediscovering 'the self:' Sci-fi musical Return to the Forbidden Planet playing at WCCA       Korda Artistic Productions presents the sci-fi jukebox musical Return to the Forbidden Planet, in collaboration with Walkerville Centre for the Creative Arts, opening April 25. Watch as Capt. Tempest of the starship crew battles the evil Dr. Prospero for control of the mission and the fearless space explorers fight off an attack by the horrific […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, April 30, 2025 9:02 AM Express fall to Five in deciding game of BSL championship       This time, there was no Game 5 magic for the Windsor Express. A tough opening quarter left the Express scrambling all game and eventually resulted in a 103-91 loss on the road to the Sudbury Five on Tuesday. "Obviously, you want to win a championship game, but they were the better team (Tuesday)," said Express […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, April 30, 2025 7:00 AM Baranyai: Gardening a balm amid world's chaos       There is healing in coaxing food from the earth, unparalleled by any meditation app or "news holiday" one might turn to for a moment's peace

The Province Wednesday, April 30, 2025 9:36 AM Condo Smarts: Can a tenant make the application and request for unit alteration?       There are two considerations for the strata council when approving alterations

Ottawa Sun Wednesday, April 30, 2025 5:00 AM YOU SAID IT: Congrats, Liberal voters       Wednesday, April 30: Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, April 30, 2025 8:00 AM Strong Towns YXE proposes shutting down Broadway for pedestrian access       Saskatoon bridge construction is resulting in a proposal to make Broadway a pedestrian street this summer.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, April 30, 2025 8:00 AM Football time: Huskies head back to Griffiths for annual spring camp       "You've got a new squad, new recruits, exciting new energy coming in, new coaches, a young staff."

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, April 30, 2025 8:00 AM Tank: Scant joy in Saskatoon on election night as Sask. results unfold       Conservatives once again dominated Saskatchewan with nearly 65 per cent of the vote, but disappointment greeted another Liberal federal government.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, April 30, 2025 7:30 AM Opinion: AI offers opportunity for better Indigenous health care       AI-driven virtual health assistants can be designed to provide advice and support that aligns with traditional Indigenous practices and beliefs.

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, April 30, 2025 8:00 AM A timeline of events between the U of R Women's Centre, UR Pride and URSU       The Regina Leader-Post has been keeping tabs on each development in the ongoing clash between three organizations on the University of Regina campus since it went public last fall.

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, April 30, 2025 8:00 AM What you need to know about the lawsuits between URSU, UR Pride and U of R Women's Centre       In response to a pair of lawsuits from the Women's Centre and UR Pride, URSU has filed a denial of all allegations and its own countersuits over student fees alleged to be missing.

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, April 30, 2025 8:00 AM Mandryk: Election a humility lesson for leaders bad at being humble       There is unintentional wisdom in the vote count that shamed a set of major party leaders often observed as the most arrogant we've ever had.

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, April 30, 2025 8:00 AM 'Our heritage': Métis in Lestock say they own sacred Red River cart, not RM       "That's part of us. That's like a part of a family member and they're just wrecking it."

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, April 30, 2025 9:20 AM RBC ditches sustainable finance commitment, holds back on disclosures       Canada's largest bank said Tuesday that it has scrapped one of its flagship climate commitments and is holding back on publicizing other climate progress in part because of new rules around greenwashing.

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, April 30, 2025 9:19 AM Elections Canada says more than 19.5M people voted in the federal election       Elections Canada says more than 68 per cent of eligible voters cast a ballot in the federal election — more than 19.5 million people.

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, April 30, 2025 9:18 AM Trump signs executive orders to give automobile industry tariff relief       US President Donald Trump signed executive orders on Tuesday that he said will give some temporary relief to an automotive industry besieged by multiple tariffs that have caused anxiety and concern throughout the deeply integrated North American market.

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, April 30, 2025 9:17 AM Alberta Premier Smith congratulates Carney and warns him against future 'hostile acts'       Alberta Premier Danielle Smith delivered a note of congratulations — along with a sharply worded warning and a blanket condemnation — to Prime Minister Mark Carney and his new Liberal government on Tuesday.

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, April 30, 2025 9:17 AM Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre loses his seat in Ottawa       Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will not have a seat in the next Parliament after a stunning upset by his Liberal opponent, raising questions about his ability to continue as party leader and the role he will play when the House of Commons reconvenes.

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, April 30, 2025 9:15 AM Canadian company turns to Trump for the green light to mine international waters, bypassing a UN agency       A Canadian company announced on Tuesday that its US subsidiary submitted applications to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to mine the seafloor, sparking outrage by bypassing a U.N. agency that regulates deep international waters.

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, April 30, 2025 9:15 AM Energy, environmental groups are hopeful after the Liberal federal election win       Energy industry groups and environmental advocates were striking a hopeful note a day after voters returned the Liberals to power in Ottawa with a minority mandate.

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, April 30, 2025 8:58 AM Ontario, Prairies prevented Liberals from an election-night majority blowout       The Liberals rose from the ashes under Prime Minister Mark Carney in a stunning reversal of fortunes this year, but the party's failure to sweep many of the ridings it sought Monday night denied it a resounding majority mandate.

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, April 30, 2025 5:09 AM Split vote lifted Gunn to victory despite controversy       Controversial Conservative candidate Aaron Gunn was elected in North Island-Powell River thanks to vote splitting between the NDP and Liberals.

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, April 30, 2025 5:09 AM How energy-efficient, affordable homes could help Canadian renters and manufacturers alike       Some of Canada's local leaders are calling for the federal government to build two million affordable, energy-efficient homes. Experts say their benefits could extend beyond just a reduced carbon footprint.

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, April 30, 2025 5:09 AM Quebec First Nation trials new anti-bullying technique       Kanesatake, a small Mohawk community near Montreal, is launching a transformative program that blends traditional Indigenous values with an internationally-recognized bullying prevention model developed by Norwegian psychologist Dan Olweus.

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, April 30, 2025 5:09 AM Wildflowers could be absorbing toxic metals that pass on to bees, study finds       While scientists are quick to reassert the importance of planting wildflowers as a food source for pollinators, they do call for urban areas to be tested for contaminants and potentially cleaned beforehand.

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, April 30, 2025 5:09 AM Mark Carney needs to depolarize our politics       Under a more proportional system, both parties would be incentivized to compete more aggressively in all parts of the country — and rewarded for efforts aimed at building bridges rather than burning them.

Calgary Herald Wednesday, April 30, 2025 11:48 AM What will New Jersey Devils' playoff ouster mean for Calgary Flames on draft day?       While New Jersey Devils netminder Jacob Markstrom racked up 49 saves on Tuesday, his double-overtime defeat is good news for his old team

Calgary Herald Wednesday, April 30, 2025 8:45 AM 'Mariko is a diamond': After 17 seasons, Alberta Ballet principal dancer Mariko Kondo's final performance will be in Don Quixote       Mariko Kondo says she is trying not to think about the end. As the date nears for her final bow as a principal dancer at Alberta Ballet in Don Quixote, she is attempting to keep her mind on the task at hand. But sometimes the reality sinks in. "For now, I still feel the same," says […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, April 30, 2025 8:00 AM Ford: Pope's death causes deep reflection for 'recovering' Catholic       Why should any of this matter? Because for many of us, we have been robbed of the opportunity to joyfully participate

Calgary Herald Wednesday, April 30, 2025 7:00 AM How the Harry Hays building got its name       As the local history librarian at the Calgary Public Library, Jennifer Bobrovitz wrote a weekly column for the Calgary Herald in the 1990s called Cornerstones. It explored the stories behind historic buildings and sites in Calgary, present and past. This column about the Harry Hays Building was first published May 9, 1999. Harry Hays (Government […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, April 30, 2025 7:00 AM Varcoe: Practical approach or 'ongoing warfare': What will Carney's relationship be with Canada's energy industry?       'We've yet to see how he will attack these challenges ... Words can be polite and supportive — it's always going to be actions that matter'

Calgary Sun Wednesday, April 30, 2025 7:01 AM Letters for April 30, 2025: 'Stuck with the Liberals, again.'       Throwing in the towel I give up! For ten years I have fought against the disaster brought on by the Liberals only to lose again. We are a Canada as described by the Bloc – artificial and meaning less. The Ontario/Manitoba border defines where red turns to blue. Oh there are exceptions. The north wants […]

Calgary Sun Wednesday, April 30, 2025 7:00 AM HILL and LI: Texas outperforms Alberta on personal income tax competitiveness       Amid the ongoing tariff war, it's more important than ever that the Alberta economy is competitive on all fronts — including taxes. Unfortunately, on personal income tax rates, Alberta is woefully uncompetitive compared to other energy-producing jurisdictions, including Texas. As recently as 2014, Alberta had a single 10% personal income tax rate. As a result, […]

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, April 30, 2025 11:24 AM 'Historically significant find': More military artifacts found during excavation of PNE land       The discovery follows an excavator finding a First World War German howitzer buried at the PNE in March.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, April 30, 2025 11:00 AM Telus tops Canadian watchdog's telecom complaints ranking: report       The watchdog said it's the first time since it was established in 2007 that Telus topped its complaints list. Rogers Communications Inc. has held that undesirable title for two straight full-year reports after overtaking Bell Canada.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, April 30, 2025 10:51 AM Award-winning highrise features high-end finishes, thoughtful design and stunning outlooks       Landmark on Robson has received plenty of international attention

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, April 30, 2025 9:00 AM Kamloops man 'likely' wrongly jailed for 26 years for murder sues RCMP, B.C.       Gerald Klassen files lawsuit seeking damages for alleged malicious prosecution for conviction in 1993 death of Julie McLeod, according to new notice of civil claim in B.C. Supreme Court