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Friday, May 2, 2025 7:40 AM The best Mother's Day gifts for every budget       Whether she loves to cook, pamper, decorate, or stay ahead of the trends, you'll find something as special as she is.

Friday, May 2, 2025 7:39 AM Germany's AfD listed as 'right-wing extremist' party by intel agency       The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution cited the "extremist character" of the party, known as AfD, and said it "disregards human dignity."

Friday, May 2, 2025 7:31 AM Some retailers stop selling to U.S. consumers amid uncertainty over tariffs       Some retailers have stopped selling to U.S. customers while others are seeking temporary workarounds in the hope the tariff rate may be reduced.

Friday, May 2, 2025 7:20 AM 6-year-old boy dies after falling from 10th floor balcony in Toronto apartment       Toronto Police say a six-year-old boy has died after falling from a 10th floor balcony at a Toronto apartment building.

Friday, May 2, 2025 7:20 AM Carney to outline government's priorities as Liberals head into 4th mandate       Prime Minister Mark Carney has promised to move immediately to address ongoing trade tensions with the U.S., and it's expected he will meet with President Donald Trump soon.

Friday, May 2, 2025 6:58 AM Toronto man on trial for wife's murder in alleged hit-and-run       Police received a 911 call from a witness who saw the 43-year-old mother lying on the ground on the side of Gamma Street near Browns Line and Evans Avenue just before 3 a.m.

Friday, May 2, 2025 6:26 AM Sentencing expected for teen girl in deadly attack on Toronto homeless man       A sentencing hearing is scheduled Friday for a teen girl who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in a deadly group attack on a homeless Toronto man.

Friday, May 2, 2025 6:00 AM Ontario city spent $8K-plus on chauffeur service during trip to London, England       Elected officials and staff from Brampton, Ont., went to Japan, the Philippines and London, England, in the latest round of foreign trips taken by the city.

Friday, May 2, 2025 6:00 AM Toronto councillor's sex assault trial moves to Barrie       Michael Thompson is accused on two counts of sexual assault from separate women who were guests of his during a Muskoka cottage weekend over the Canada Day long weekend in 2022.

Friday, May 2, 2025 5:00 AM Parents of missing Ontario man continue combing Mont Tremblant area, suspect foul play       Three months later, an Ontario family is still searching for their son who went missing during a ski trip to Mont Tremblant in Quebec's Laurentian Mountains.

CityNews Toronto Friday, May 2, 2025 7:57 AM GM to cut shifts at Oshawa plant, cites 'evolving trade environment'       The union that represents approximately 3,000 auto workers at the General Motors plant in Oshawa says it is planning to reduce the number of shifts at the plant. Unifor said in a statement released Friday morning that the Oshawa Assembly Plant will go from three shifts to two starting this fall, citing tariffs imposed by […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, May 2, 2025 6:42 AM Lebanon warns Hamas not to carry out any attacks from its territories       BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese authorities warned the Hamas group Friday that it would face the "harshest measures" if it carried out any attacks from Lebanon. The warning by the Higher Defense Council, Lebanon's top military body, came weeks after several Lebanese and Palestinians were detained on suspicion of firing rockets from Lebanon into northern Israel. […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, May 2, 2025 6:19 AM Sentencing expected for teen girl who pleaded guilty in deadly attack on Kenneth Lee       A sentencing hearing is scheduled Friday for a teen girl who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in a deadly group attack on a homeless Toronto man. The girl entered a surprise plea in February as she and another teen were being tried for second-degree murder in the death of Kenneth Lee. The trial continued for her […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, May 2, 2025 5:33 AM Why the sky high price of groceries may be starting to stabilize       Canadians could be in for a break at the grocery store for the next couple of months. After food inflation ticked higher in March, a food economist is expecting more stability through the summer months with the next update from Statistics Canada coming on May 20. Host Kris McCusker speaks to Stuart Smyth, professor in […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, May 2, 2025 4:54 AM Weekend need-to-know: Marathon takes over Toronto streets       The Toronto Marathon will take over the streets this Sunday as thousands of people run across the city. There will also be lots of sports action including soccer, baseball and hockey. Toronto Marathon Thousands of runners from more than 50 countries are expected to take to Toronto streets this Sunday for the Toronto Marathon, which includes […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, May 2, 2025 4:38 AM Russell Brand granted conditional bail after appearing in London court on rape and assault charges       LONDON (AP) — Actor-comedian Russell Brand was granted conditional bail by a London court on Friday after appearing to face charges of rape and sexual assault involving four women. Brand, 49, did not enter a plea. He was swarmed by photographers as he arrived at Westminster Magistrates' Court for his first hearing since being charged […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, May 2, 2025 4:24 AM Drones strike ship carrying aid to Gaza, organizers say       TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Drones attacked a vessel carrying aid to Gaza while it was in international waters off Malta on Friday, the group organizing the shipment said. A fire broke out but was brought under control, according to authorities. A nearby tugboat responded to a distress call from the Conscience, which was carrying […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, May 2, 2025 4:00 AM Day of mourning in B.C. as Vancouver festival attack suspect to face court       It's a day of remembrance and mourning in British Columbia today for victims of the deadly attack at a Filipino festival, as the suspect in the killings faces court. A community spokesman says the official day of mourning for the 11 people who died after an SUV sped through a crowded street will be part […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, May 2, 2025 4:00 AM PM Carney to outline government priorities in first news conference since election       Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to outline the priorities of his new government this morning four days after Canadians voted in the Liberals for a fourth mandate. Carney will speak to the media and take questions at 11 a.m. EDT. He has promised to move immediately to address ongoing trade tensions with the United […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, May 2, 2025 2:44 AM Vatican firefighters install a chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel for the papal election       Preparations for the conclave to find a new pope accelerated Friday with the installation of the chimney out of the Sistine Chapel that will signal the election of a successor to Pope Francis. Vatican firefighters were seen on the roof of the Sistine Chapel installing the chimney, a key moment in the preparation for the […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, May 2, 2025 1:30 AM How long was the longest conclave? Facts about the secret voting to elect a pope       "Conclave," the movie, may have introduced movie-goers to the spectacular ritual and drama of a modern conclave, but the periodic voting to elect a new pope has been going on for centuries and created a whole genre of historical trivia. Here are some fun facts about conclaves past, derived from historical studies including Miles Pattenden's […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, May 2, 2025 12:08 AM Banksy's 'Broken Heart' painting defaced on a Brooklyn wall is up for sale       NEW YORK (AP) — When the enigmatic street artist Banksy spray-painted a heart-shaped balloon covered with a Band-Aid on the wall of a Brooklyn warehouse, the nondescript brick building was instantly transformed into an art destination and the canvas of an unlikely graffiti battle. Almost as soon as Banksy revealed the piece back in 2013, […]

Ottawa Citizen Friday, May 2, 2025 4:00 AM How can we improve the ByWard Market building? Electrical outlets would be a good start       Gone are many of the fresh produce stalls, the daily grocery shoppers, and the farmers. The building is a vestige of the city's earliest years.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, May 2, 2025 4:00 AM Aaron and Munter: Let's take the pledge to give our kids a smartphone-free childhood        The Unplugged Canada Campaign is a voluntary effort of parents and caregivers to commit to delaying smartphones until at least the age of 14.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, May 2, 2025 4:00 AM Pellerin: What this city needs is more imaginative thinking       Portland, Oregon is one example of how a local government dealt with an ugly highway and created a park that everyone can enjoy.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, May 2, 2025 4:00 AM Top defence procurement official's retirement prompts management change       Simon Page, a top official at Public Services and Procurement Canada will be retiring later this month. Page is Assistant Deputy Minister, Defence and Marine Procurement and has overseen some of the major equipment programs for the department. Siobhan Harty will assume the role of Senior Assistant Deputy Minister of Defence and Marine Procurement, according […]

Ottawa Citizen Friday, May 2, 2025 4:00 AM Spring in Ottawa is full of pink petals, few from cherry blossoms       How a gift from Japan and a century-long experiment seeded Ottawa's spring bloom.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, May 2, 2025 12:10 AM Takeaways: Senators captain Brady Tkachuk devastated after Battle of Ontario loss       "It's devastating," Tkachuk said, his voice cracking. "I believed. It's a tough pill to swallow right now."

Windsor Star Friday, May 2, 2025 7:00 AM Blue collar goes blue: Canada's election saw major labour shift to Conservative       From a Windsor battleground to Winnipeg's working-class, blue-collar workers across Canada changed their colours in the federal election. Despite losing the war, with the Liberals winning their fourth straight government mandate, the Conservatives actually picked up seats and won more than enough battles in Monday's election to remain a significant force. And with an earthshaking […]

Windsor Star Friday, May 2, 2025 7:00 AM Opinion: What does it mean to be Canadian? Ask the Dutch       By: Frank Stolk, Jason Watt, Jerry Bouma The recent whirlwind of developments in the United States, including the issue of tariffs and the threats to our sovereignty, has challenged our Canadian identity and indeed the very future of Canada itself. Never has the question 'What does it mean to be a Canadian?' been more top […]

Windsor Star Friday, May 2, 2025 7:00 AM Guest column: Who's the underdog who beat Pierre Poilievre?       By: Brigitte Pellerin Watching election returns in Liberal candidate Bruce Fanjoy's living room in the Ottawa suburb of Manotick was a surreal experience. Two years, three months and a day after he announced he would take on Pierre Poilievre in the Ottawa riding of Carleton, in the wee hours of the morning, the call we'd […]

Ottawa Sun Friday, May 2, 2025 4:00 AM YOU SAID IT: Buyer's remorse coming to Canada, too       Friday, May 2: Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, May 2, 2025 7:30 AM Opinion: Political stability vital for Canada's food, farm sectors       The Liberals' promise of an increased focus on food manufacturing will not only create jobs but also reduce reliance on imported food products.

Canada's National Observer Friday, May 2, 2025 5:39 AM Supreme Court clears path for youth-led climate case against Ford government       The climate lawsuit will proceed in Ontario after Canada's Supreme Court declined to hear the Ford government's appeal, clearing the way for a full hearing that could redefine governments' legal obligations to combat climate change under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Canada's National Observer Friday, May 2, 2025 5:39 AM A pan-Canadian power grid could prevent blackouts, report says       Soaring electricity demand and the growing impact of extreme weather are both leaving Canada's electrical grid exposed to outages and supply shortfall — but major investments could be made to change that, an energy watchdog finds.

Canada's National Observer Friday, May 2, 2025 5:39 AM The climate crisis is making ocean heatwaves even deadlier       A new study has found that climate change is making ocean heatwaves both more frequent and more intense, supercharging storms and destroying critical ecosystems such as kelp forests and coral reefs.

Canada's National Observer Friday, May 2, 2025 5:39 AM Will Carney learn from Trudeau's mistakes?       Tremendous pressure will be brought to bare on the prime minister to abandon climate policies and boost fossil fuel production. It will be up to him to learn the lessons from the Trudeau era to avoid falling into political traps, experts say.

Canada's National Observer Friday, May 2, 2025 5:39 AM Canada could be a safe haven for US graduate students       Turmoil caused by the Trump administration's attacks on science presents an opportunity for Canada to recruit world-class talent. However, we first have to get our own house in order.

Calgary Herald Friday, May 2, 2025 7:30 AM On the Road: Thunder       Could that be thunder? It was a bit hard to tell with the wind blowing past the open window of the truck but it sure sounded like it. The clouds hanging over the Grease Creek valley definitely looked stormy but at around 8 C, it didn't seem warm enough for a thunderstorm. But a few […]

Calgary Herald Friday, May 2, 2025 7:00 AM A Canadian horse wins the Kentucky Derby for the first time: Today in history       On this date, May 2, in history: In 1497, Italian-born John Cabot set sail from Bristol, England, to follow Columbus' route to what he thought was Asia. The expedition reached land on June 24, probably at Cape Breton, and cruised along the south coast of Newfoundland. Cabot returned the following year to explore from Greenland […]

Calgary Sun Friday, May 2, 2025 7:01 AM Letters May 2, 2025: 'Why waste our time trying to get along with Ottawa?'       Join with the U.S. Why does Alberta continually waste their precious time by casting pearls before swine? The fourth term Liberal government has their own agenda, and it doesn't include this province's rich oil and gas industry. It's time for Alberta to start making plans to 'vacate the joint' and start soaring with eagles in […]