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Thursday, May 1, 2025 11:44 PM Sens eliminated after pushing Leafs to six games       Brady Tkachuk wanted nothing more than to deliver a win for Ottawa Senators fans.

Thursday, May 1, 2025 11:01 PM Blue Jays hoping to make a case for momentum       Baseball may rely on data analytics the most of North America's professional sports, but the Toronto Blue Jays are trying to make a case for the intangibles of the game.

Thursday, May 1, 2025 9:48 PM Leafs beat Sens to take Battle of Ontario       The Maple Leafs are off to the second round of the playoffs.

Thursday, May 1, 2025 9:47 PM Wildfire knocks out internet and phone service in Tumbler Ridge       Crews are battling a pair of out of control wildfires in northeastern B.C., one of which has knocked out phone and internet service in Tumbler Ridge.

Thursday, May 1, 2025 9:43 PM Vancouver Canucks season ticket holder waits months for over $5K payout after selling tickets       This past September, the B.C. resident says she ran into issues. When she went to sell some of her tickets on the resale platform, Trish Connolly says she never received her funds.

Thursday, May 1, 2025 9:36 PM B.C. gives short-term rental platforms an extension to confirm listings are legal       The British Columbia government has granted short-term rental platforms an extra month to confirm their listings are legal.

Thursday, May 1, 2025 9:25 PM Guerrero's late three-run homer lifts Blue Jays       Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had a three-run homer in the bottom of the eighth inning as the Blue Jays rallied past the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Thursday for Toronto's second comeback victory in a row.

Thursday, May 1, 2025 9:23 PM B.C. man completes dream adventure on Canada's most northern island       "We're talking frostbite not in minutes, we're talking frostbite in seconds. You put your hand out and I could see it going white."

Thursday, May 1, 2025 9:15 PM Nanaim-oh no: Vandals target Vancouver Island city's iconic sign       The letter "O" on the Nanaimo sign in Maffeo Sutton Park is normally painted in rainbow colours, but someone repainted it white on Monday.

Thursday, May 1, 2025 9:00 PM WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 BC: May 1       Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6 BC.

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 1, 2025 8:53 PM Maple Leafs beat Ottawa 4-2 in Game 6 to advance to second round of playoffs       A William Nylander empty-netter sealed the deal as the Toronto Maple Leafs exorcised their playoff demons by eliminating the Ottawa Senators with a nail-biting 4-2 win in Game 6 on Thursday, advancing to the second round of the playoffs. The persistent Senators managed to claw their way back from a 2-0 deficit to tie the […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 1, 2025 8:11 PM Child critical after falling from apartment balcony in North York: police       Toronto police say a child was rushed to hospital with critical injuries after falling from an apartment balcony in North York on Thursday. Police tell CityNews the child fell at around 4:24 p.m. Emergency crews attended the apartment complex at 2801 Jane Street, near Driftwood Avenue, and rushed the child to hospital with life-threatening injuries. […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 1, 2025 8:05 PM Luigi Mangione wants state murder case dropped, arguing double jeopardy in UnitedHealthcare killing       NEW YORK (AP) — Luigi Mangione's lawyers urged a judge Thursday to throw out his state murder charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, arguing that the New York case and a parallel federal death penalty prosecution amount to double jeopardy. If that doesn't happen, they want terrorism charges dismissed and prosecutors barred […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 1, 2025 7:59 PM Canada election 2025: What's next for Mark Carney and setting up the 45th Parliament?       Canada will be hosting the G7 in June, but here's what needs to be done before then to ensure the government and parliament are functioning.

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 1, 2025 7:36 PM Police investigate stabbing on TTC bus in Scarborough       Toronto police are on the hunt for a suspect after a man in his 20s was stabbed onboard a TTC bus in Scarborough on Thursday night. Officers were called to the Kennedy Road and Stratton Avenue area at around 6:22 p.m., for reports of a stabbing on a bus. The victim was taken to hospital […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 1, 2025 5:20 PM Canadian auto parts makers spared 25 per cent U.S. tariffs that were set to take effect May 3       Canadian auto parts makers appear to have been spared additional U.S. tariffs, which were set to take effect this weekend. On March 26, U.S. President Donald Trump announced 25 per cent tariffs on auto imports into the United States, describing them at the time as "permanent" as part of a plan to foster more domestic […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 1, 2025 4:59 PM Police identify 2 of 3 suspects wanted in Scarborough sex assault and distraction theft investigation       Toronto police say they've identified two of three women who allegedly sexually assaulted store owners and employees as a means of distraction so their accomplices could steal cash. Between June 2024 and April 2025, police say there were five incidents involving the trio. They would enter a commercial store and one of the suspects would […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 1, 2025 4:56 PM Trump says it's Biden's economy, but businesses and economists beg to differ       WASHINGTON (AP) — When the stock market was climbing in January 2024, Donald Trump knew exactly who deserved credit: He did. Nearly a year before his return to the White House, he declared on his Truth Social platform that investors were celebrating his lead in the polls against President Joe Biden. When the stock market […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 1, 2025 4:35 PM Trade war injects note of uncertainty into CN Rail outlook, as profits climb       MONTREAL — Canadian National Railway Co. saw a rise in both profits and uncertainty in its latest quarter as the country's biggest railroad operator worked through a trade war set off by U.S. President Donald Trump. Despite the tariff turmoil, the company stood by its financial forecast for the year even as other companies have […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 1, 2025 4:17 PM 4 men arrested, 1 female at large, after robbery attempt at Oshawa cellphone store       Police in Durham Region have arrested four men and are seeking a female suspect after a robbery attempt at an Oshawa cellphone store on Wednesday afternoon. Officers were called at around 12:30 p.m. for a robbery in progress at a Telus store located at 1300 King Street East. Investigators say a female suspect posed as […]

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, May 1, 2025 10:33 PM Sens Vs. Leafs, Game 6: in photos       Here's what do-or-die playoff hockey looked like in Ottawa, May 1, 2025.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, May 1, 2025 9:56 PM Ottawa Senators suffer heartbreaking series loss in Battle of Ontario       The atmosphere was as insane as Tkachuk requested, especially when he scored in the second period.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, May 1, 2025 7:33 PM Senators' outdoor watch party adds to the army of belief       After the Ottawa Senators' Game 4 overtime win over the Toronto Maple Leafs, Brady Tkachuk promised the crowd "we'll be back," emphatically pointing down at the ice of Canadian Tire Centre. With a Game 5 win in Toronto, the captain and the Senators delivered, and now it's the crowd's turn to hold up their end […]

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, May 1, 2025 6:50 PM Here's what you need to know about the OCDSB elementary review       The report outlines changes to French immersion, phasing out alternative schools and some special education classes, and boundary changes.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, May 1, 2025 4:57 PM Westboro bus crash inquest calls on OC Transpo to apply 'safety lens' to decisions       An inquest jury has called on OC Transpo to filter every decision about buses, infrastructure and training through a "safety lens" to protect passengers from the kind of accident that killed three people in January 2019. It was one of 60 recommendations the five-person jury issued Thursday at the conclusion of the month-long inquest into […]

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, May 1, 2025 4:21 PM Mark Carney moving to Rideau Cottage       The prime minister's residence will be on the grounds of Rideau Hall as problems with 24 Sussex persist.

The Province Thursday, May 1, 2025 7:32 PM Canucks sources say they're not for sale, but the rumours won't go away       There are people who ponder whether the Canucks are, quietly, for sale. It's not the first time.

The Province Thursday, May 1, 2025 6:12 PM Big brother's watching? What Nathan Rourke says about sibling getting crack at NFL       Kurtis Rourke was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the seventh round and then in the CFL Draft in the third round by the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

The Province Thursday, May 1, 2025 5:55 PM Five moments that mark the Whitecaps' path to the Champions Cup Final       It's a Hollywood script that some may not like; but the Vancouver Whitecaps are into the CONCACAF Champions Cup Final regardless.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, May 1, 2025 5:31 PM Scott Banda named University of Saskatchewan chancellor, replaces Grit McCreath       In the role of chancellor, Scott Banda will preside at university convocation ceremonies, confer degrees, chair the university senate and serve on the U of S board of governors.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, May 1, 2025 4:22 PM Direct indictment sends Evan Hardy fire accused to trial stage       The 15-year-old girl will stand trial for attempted murder at Saskatoon Court of King's Bench, without having a preliminary hearing.

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, May 1, 2025 5:29 PM Moe promotes "united Canada" but won't condemn talk of Western separation, referendum       "If Saskatchewan citizens want to have their voice heard in the way of a plebiscite or referendum, they're going to get their voice heard."

Canada's National Observer Thursday, May 1, 2025 8:00 PM Americans recognize Canada as most important US ally, despite Trump claims: poll       Despite U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated claim that Canada has been ripping off the United States, new polling suggests the percentage of Americans identifying Canada as their country's most important ally has doubled.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, May 1, 2025 7:58 PM Canada's auto industry gets more relief from Trump's tariffs       U.S. Customs and Border Protection guidance released today says automobile parts compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade will not be subject to the 25 per cent auto part tariffs that were set to go in place on May 3.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, May 1, 2025 7:06 PM Smith denies stoking Alberta separatism fires       Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is deflecting accusations that she's stoking the fires of separatism, despite her government moving to lower the bar for holding a referendum.

Calgary Herald Thursday, May 1, 2025 10:41 PM STARS founder Greg Powell dies at age 77       The current president and CEO of STARS, Dr. John Froh, said Powell's passing leaves a hole in the heart of STARS and those who loved him

Calgary Herald Thursday, May 1, 2025 9:12 PM Bell: Albertans will get a vote on Alberta independence — bet on it, baby!       Alberta independence is now a hot-button issue as Premier Danielle Smith prepares to speak with Prime Minister Mark Carney on whether Ottawa will stop giving Alberta the shaft

Calgary Herald Thursday, May 1, 2025 8:27 PM Premier Smith says she doesn't see 'an appetite' for provincial pension plan       'I have said that I would put it to the people if I saw evidence they wanted to vote on it (but) I'm not seeing that at the moment'

Calgary Herald Thursday, May 1, 2025 7:14 PM Okotoks couple narrowly misses injury after car crashes into their business storefront       'Luck, dumb luck, angels, I'll take it all at this point,' said Bryce Schutte

Calgary Herald Thursday, May 1, 2025 7:08 PM Veteran driver Troy Dorchester pumped for new WPCA season in chase for consistency       Beware.  If you're ever bitten by the chuckwagon racing bug, there is no quick fix. In fact, the ensuing symptoms have been known to last for multiple generations. Take Troy Dorchester for example. The affable veteran driver is gearing up for another World Professional Chuckwagon Association season that begins May 28-June 1 with the Grande […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, May 1, 2025 6:30 PM City plans to pave Edworthy Park lot, add paid parking — but councillor criticizes lack of engagement       The parking authority is proposing a paid parking model to fund the improvements and address overcrowding at the site, to keep it 'neutral to the city's budget'

Calgary Herald Thursday, May 1, 2025 6:02 PM Braid: UCP stokes a separatist frenzy with new referendum rules. It's a dangerous game       All the major factors shout NO to Abexit, just as they did to Brexit — and yet the British cataclysm happened

Calgary Herald Thursday, May 1, 2025 6:00 PM In Calgary courts: Top court upholds sentence handed killer of Calgary chef whose dream of opening his own restaurant was dashed by his murder       Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from April 28-May 2, 2025

Calgary Herald Thursday, May 1, 2025 5:37 PM 'Obliterating speed limits': Motorcyclists urged to slow down as new two-wheel season gears up       'Motorbikes are a great form of transportation, they're fun and can give an adrenaline rush, but you can overrun a driver's perception and reaction'

Calgary Herald Thursday, May 1, 2025 5:16 PM Fatal gunplay between rival drug dealers lands Calgary man an eight-year prison term       "We are not living in the wild west" a Calgary judge noted Thursday in sentencing a city man to eight years in prison for shooting an armed drug dealer. "We must not be held hostage in our communities," Justice Robert Hall said, in sentencing Tarek Che Sharples for manslaughter in the fatal shooting of his […]

Vancouver Sun Thursday, May 1, 2025 11:13 PM Wildfire prompts evacuations in Fort St. John, city says       The fire is located in the Fish Creek Community Forest on the northern outskirts of the city.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, May 1, 2025 9:43 PM Woodfibre LNG near Squamish wants second floating hotel       The Indonesian-controlled company says it can open the plant sooner if it gets more worker accommodation

Vancouver Sun Thursday, May 1, 2025 9:00 PM Letters to The Vancouver Sun: We mourn the lives lost, hold close those who were injured or affected       Letters to The Vancouver Sun.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, May 1, 2025 6:54 PM At a Lapu Lapu roadside memorial: 'I hear the victims in my nightmares'       "I came here to blow the trumpet for everyone impacted — for healing, for comfort, and for hope for the future," said musician Charles Shu at a Lapu Lapu roadside memorial.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, May 1, 2025 5:01 PM Accused killer in Lapu Lapu Day tragedy to appear in B.C. court Friday       Court appearance for Kai-ji Adam Lo, the accused in Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day tragedy, has been moved up to Friday.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, May 1, 2025 4:09 PM We 'did the best we could': Second UVic security guard testifies about evening student died       A coroner's inquest is examining the overdose death of Sidney McIntyre-Starko, 18. Campus security officers and 911 call-taker waited 13 minutes to give naloxone, and 15 minutes for CPR.