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Friday, May 9, 2025 11:57 AM Trump taps Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as top federal prosecutor for D.C.       U.S. President Donald Trump tapped Jeanine Pirro, who has ties to unfounded conspiracy theories of election fraud, after dropping another candidate from the running.

Friday, May 9, 2025 11:56 AM Poor turnout for youngest voters in most recent Nova Scotia election: new data       New statistics show a continuing decline in voter turnout following last fall's provincial election, with participation by the province's youngest voters well below 20 per cent.

Friday, May 9, 2025 11:25 AM Ukraine will host 'coalition of the willing' talks this weekend: Zelenskyy       The coalition reflects concern among Europeans that the U.S. no longer represents a bulwark of support for Ukraine's three-year-old battle against a full-blown Russian invasion.

Friday, May 9, 2025 11:12 AM Canadians on Leafs, Oilers, Jets talk Cup dreams       Morgan Rielly will bundle up and head out for a walk with his dog in the winter months.

Friday, May 9, 2025 10:58 AM Kim Jong Un supervised missile tests simulating nuclear strikes: North Korea       Tensions on the Korean Peninsula have escalated in recent months as North Korean leader Kim continues to accelerate the development of his nuclear and missile program.

Friday, May 9, 2025 10:48 AM Recall issued over ineffective radon detectors sold online: Health Canada       Some radon gas detectors sold on Amazon.ca may not accurately measure radon levels, potentially putting users at risk, Health Canada has warned.

Friday, May 9, 2025 10:37 AM Danish PM warns U.S. over reported intel gathering on Greenland       The Danish prime minister's comments are the latest in the spat between Denmark, Greenland and the U.S. because President Donald Trump seeks to annex the strategic Arctic island.

Friday, May 9, 2025 10:29 AM Florida man gored by bison at Yellowstone National Park       Park officials repeated their frequent warning not to get too close to wildlife while visiting the national park ahead of the busy summer season.

Friday, May 9, 2025 10:23 AM Here's how China agreed to come to the table on Trump's tariffs       Behind closed doors, Chinese officials have grown increasingly alarmed about tariffs' impact on the economy and the risk of isolation.

Friday, May 9, 2025 9:27 AM Air Canada's U.S. bookings to drop by 'low teens' in next 6 months: CEO       Air Canada previously said its decline in U.S.-bound bookings over the next six months mirrored an industry-wide drop of roughly 10 per cent.

CityNews Toronto Friday, May 9, 2025 11:11 AM Bacardi rum bottled in Florida returns to LCBO shelves after Ford government's U.S. product ban       Bacardi rum labelled as bottled in Jacksonville, Fla., is back for sale at the LCBO after being removed from shelves in March, along with other American alcohol, as part of the Ford government's decision to stop selling U.S.-made products at the retailer. Bacardi's 1.5-litre bottles are labelled "A blend of Puerto Rican rum," yet they're […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, May 9, 2025 11:08 AM As 'Born in the U.S.A.' plays, American cardinals in Rome celebrate Pope Leo XIV       ROME (AP) — Speakers blasted songs including "Born in the U.S.A." and "American Pie" as six cardinal electors from the United States gathered in Rome on Friday to share their thoughts on the election of the first U.S.-born pope, Cardinal Robert Prevost. "I took a look at Bob and he had his head in his […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, May 9, 2025 10:57 AM Universal remains 'committed to propelling Drake's career' as it seeks suit dismissal       TORONTO — Universal Music Group is doubling down on its commitment to Drake, even as it files a motion seeking to dismiss his amended defamation suit over their role in the success of Kendrick Lamar's chart-topping diss track "Not Like Us." A Universal representative provided a statement to The Canadian Press that framed the ongoing […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, May 9, 2025 9:30 AM One of Canada's most wanted, convicted Toronto gun smuggler, arrested in Atlanta       One of Canada's most wanted fugitives, a convicted gun smuggler from Toronto, was arrested in Atlanta this week after eluding authorities for years. The Toronto Police Service (TPS) said Kamar Cunningham, 43, was arrested on May 7, 2025, after the U.S. Marshals Service located him in Georgia. He is being held pending extradition. Cunningham was […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, May 9, 2025 9:23 AM Jury selection for sex trafficking trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs is pushed to next week       The final stage of jury selection for the racketeering and sex trafficking trial of hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs was postponed until early next week, right before opening arguments begin, a federal judge decided on Friday. Prosecutors allege that Combs, 55, used his fame and power at the top of the hip-hop world to sexually […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, May 9, 2025 8:39 AM Unemployment rate rises to 6.9% in April as economy adds 7,400 jobs       The national unemployment rate ticked up to 6.9 per cent in April as the manufacturing sector started to strain under the weight of tariffs from the United States, Statistics Canada said Friday. The Canadian economy added 7,400 jobs last month, the agency said, slightly outpacing economist expectations for a gain of 2,500 positions. But the […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, May 9, 2025 8:25 AM Air Canada lowers financial forecast amid declining cross-border travel       MONTREAL — Air Canada lowered its financial forecast for the year as travellers shy away from trips to the United States, pushing the country's largest airline to boost flight capacity outside America and rein in costs amid bigger quarterly losses. "We observed a decline in interest among Canadians for travel to the U.S. The noise […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, May 9, 2025 7:54 AM Trump floats cutting China tariffs to 80% ahead of meeting as he looks to deescalate trade war       WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday floated cutting tariffs on China from 145% to 80% ahead of a weekend meeting among top U.S. and Chinese trade officials as he looks to deescalate the trade war between the world's two largest economies. Top U.S. officials are set to meet with a high-level Chinese delegation […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, May 9, 2025 7:43 AM Cineplex reports $36.6M Q1 loss as theatre attendance fell due to a weaker film slate       TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. reported a loss of $36.6 million in its latest quarter as its revenue fell 10 per cent compared with a year ago due to a weaker film slate. The movie theatre company says the loss amounted to 58 cents per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31. The result compared […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, May 9, 2025 7:02 AM Blue Jays rally from 4 runs down to beat Angels 8-5, avoid series sweep       Anthony Santander hit a go-ahead, two-run single during Toronto's four-run sixth inning, and the Blue Jays snapped their four-game losing streak with an 8-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night. Daulton Varsho homered and drove in three runs on three hits for the Jays, who rallied from an early four-run deficit with […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, May 9, 2025 6:57 AM Gang member wanted Canada-wide arrested in Vancouver, returned to Ontario       Police in Vancouver have arrested a man who they say is a member of the Zone 43 gang and was wanted nationwide for drugs and firearms offences. They say the 31-year-old was convicted of 10 different charges after an investigation by the Ottawa Police Service, but fled and has been operating in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, May 9, 2025 6:37 AM India's clash with Pakistan sees use of Chinese missiles, French jets, Israeli drones, and more       BANGKOK (AP) — India's missile and bomb strikes on targets in Pakistan and Pakistani-controlled Kashmir have spiked tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, with Pakistan's leader calling the attacks an act of war. Claims on exactly what was hit and where have differed widely, with neither India nor Pakistan releasing many specific details. Making the […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, May 9, 2025 6:08 AM Onex selling minority stakes in WestJet to Delta and Korean Air       CALGARY — Onex Corp. is selling minority stakes in WestJet to Delta Air Lines and Korean Air for a total of US$550 million. Under the deals announced Friday, Delta will acquire a 15 per cent stake in the Calgary-based airline for US$330 million, while Korean Air will buy a 10 per cent stake for US$220 […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, May 9, 2025 5:24 AM India suspends its top cricket tournament, the IPL, for a week amid military tensions with Pakistan       MUMBAI, India (AP) — India's biggest domestic cricket tournament was suspended for one week on Friday following the escalating military tensions with Pakistan. The Indian Premier League, which features top players from around the world and attracts hundreds of millions of TV viewers, was halted with immediate effect, the Board of Control for Cricket in […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, May 9, 2025 5:09 AM Orangeville brothers bring lacrosse legacy to the big screen in new documentary       A small town with a big reputation is taking centre stage in a new documentary about Canada's national summer sport. Former Northmen players and brothers Jake and Zack Thompson are the filmmakers behind The Northmen Way, a documentary chronicling the decades-long history of the Orangeville Northmen lacrosse organization. The project is a love letter to […]

Ottawa Citizen Friday, May 9, 2025 11:00 AM Ottawa Titans: Everything you need to know about Ottawa's pro baseball team       From a Taylor Swift night to dogs at the ballpark, here's a great starting point for anyone wanting to learn about the Ottawa Titans.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, May 9, 2025 9:26 AM Design trends: 'Mocha mousse' makes its move       Move over, grey. Take a back seat, millennial pink. There's a new colour trend in town, and designers say it marks a shift away from the stark interiors of recent years toward something warmer, deeper and more luxurious. Meet "mocha mousse," Pantone's colour of the year for 2025.  For the uninitiated, mocha mousse isn't quite […]

Ottawa Citizen Friday, May 9, 2025 5:00 AM Sythe: 'Worse ways to bus' — OC Transpo has now made it harder to get to the airport       Between the Ottawa airport and downtown, it's now a staggering 45-to-60 minute route, even assuming perfect, mistake-free navigation by suitcase-toting travellers.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, May 9, 2025 4:15 AM Pellerin: All-Canadian award for self-published authors gets its moment       Many quality novels aren't accepted by the big publishers, who often want stories set in the United States. The 'Toby Award' (prizes were announced Thursday) honours a homegrown genre.

Windsor Star Friday, May 9, 2025 11:40 AM Ambassador Bridge company demolishing its Windsor 'ramp to nowhere'       The Ambassador Bridge company is tearing down a ramp it built in Windsor nearly two decades ago for a second span that never came to fruition. The rhythmic pounding of jackhammers began emanating from the Indian Road as early as 7 a.m. on Thursday, as crews tore apart concrete and rebar while bridge traffic rolled […]

Windsor Star Friday, May 9, 2025 11:24 AM Four locals tagged with Olympic potential at RBC Training Ground event       For four athletes with local ties, it's a chance at a second athletic endeavour. RBC Training Ground, which looks to identify athletes with Olympic potential from across the country, drew nearly 70 athletes to it Windsor stop last month. "I first heard about the RBC Training Ground event through my friends, who also attended this […]

Windsor Star Friday, May 9, 2025 11:14 AM Hear ye! Amherstburg poised to revive historic town crier role       Hear ye! Hear ye! — Amherstburg might just get its voice back.  Town council will consider reviving a centuries-old tradition on Monday by appointing a new official town crier, a role that has remained silent since 2019. "We've really been missing it," said Jen Ibrahim, the town's economic development and tourism manager. "History is a big […]

Windsor Star Friday, May 9, 2025 8:49 AM 'Revitalizing downtown' — Developer couple revisits ambitious Windsor Arena market/housing plan       Having fulfilled their vision of building the Central Park Athletics multi-sport academy complex, James and Leigh Ann King are now turning their attention back to a dream they first had 14 years ago of repurposing the former Windsor Arena into a downtown market and anchor of an urban 'creative living' community. The multimillion-dollar Central Park […]

Windsor Star Friday, May 9, 2025 7:00 AM Kinsella: Perfect? Hell no, but Mark Carney doing good job so far as prime minister       Is he perfect? Hell no. However, they are all things he can fix

Ottawa Sun Friday, May 9, 2025 5:00 AM YOU SAID IT: Excellent work, Dr. Etches       Friday, May 9: Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, May 9, 2025 8:13 AM 10 Saskatoon minor hockey players chosen in 2025 WHL Draft       "I was just hoping to be picked by anybody."

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, May 9, 2025 8:00 AM Explore the work of local visual artists: Five things to do this weekend in Saskatoon, May 9-11       Take in Stars on Ice, visual arts exhibitions and a show and sale, a celebration of 25 years of music and a dueling piano bar show.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, May 9, 2025 8:00 AM Tank: Conservatives' silence on Saskatoon mom's ejection troubling       A Saskatoon woman wearing a transgender rights T-shirt was removed from a Conservative rally featuring Pierre Poilievre during the election campaign.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, May 9, 2025 8:00 AM Fairhaven tax abatement report results in no changes       Coun. Robert Pearce raised concerns that property values may not be accurate in Fairhaven since the Emergency Wellness Centre opened.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, May 9, 2025 8:00 AM Playing with fire: Saskatchewan Rush sniper Austin Shanks ignites offence       "He's been big, He just continues to score big goals for us."

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, May 9, 2025 8:00 AM Paulson: Likely effects the new federal government will have on housing in Saskatchewan       Housing is a multi-jurisdictional sector. There is only so much the federal government can do, like cut taxes and provide (or withhold) funding.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, May 9, 2025 7:30 AM Opinion: Regina man made ultimate sacrifice to help liberate France       Earle Freeman Warren, who enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force, is remembered as a hero for his bravery during the Second World War.

Regina Leader-Post Friday, May 9, 2025 11:45 AM 10 storylines to watch at Roughriders training camp       While the Saskatchewan Roughriders don't have many starting spots up for grabs this year, there are a few positional battles to watch.

Regina Leader-Post Friday, May 9, 2025 8:00 AM Mandryk: Quebec separatists make the case against Western separatism       Grievances over Ottawa polices annoying the hell out of us hardly makes Saskatchewan and Alberta distinct societies.

Regina Leader-Post Friday, May 9, 2025 8:00 AM Classic tribute concert tops five things to do this weekend in Regina (May 9-11)       A Lisa Brokop-Paul Jefferson tribute to Patsy Cline and Hank Williams is among the highlights, along with more live music, comedy, markets and Mother's Day festivities.

Canada's National Observer Friday, May 9, 2025 9:27 AM Canada and Europe collaborate on defence. What that might look like?       As US President Donald Trump continues to cast doubt on the future of the NATO military alliance, Canada is looking to partner with the European Union on defence.

Canada's National Observer Friday, May 9, 2025 9:24 AM MOVIES: Rust with Alec Baldwin finally arrives but can't shake the accident he caused       Alternatives include gambling addiction, Italian food, a big TV win, organ trafficking and a killer clown

Canada's National Observer Friday, May 9, 2025 9:23 AM Statistics Canada will release April job numbers this morning       Statistics Canada will release its latest look at the country's job market for April this morning.

Canada's National Observer Friday, May 9, 2025 9:23 AM Grey whale 'Little Patch' mesmerizes and sparks connection in Metro Vancouver       A grey whale known as Little Patch has been mesmerizing onlookers in the waters off of Vancouver for weeks, sparking a sense of connection as it stops to feed in the busy region before migrating northward.

Canada's National Observer Friday, May 9, 2025 9:20 AM Fishermen battle with changing oceans chart new course after Trump's push to deregulate       Virginia Olsen has pulled lobsters from Maine's chilly Atlantic waters for decades while watching threats to the state's lifeblood industry mount.

Canada's National Observer Friday, May 9, 2025 9:14 AM After Spain's blackout, questions about renewable energy return       The massive power outage that hit the Iberian peninsula on April 28 has reignited a debate in Spain over the country's plan to phase out its nuclear reactors as it generates more power with renewable energy.

Canada's National Observer Friday, May 9, 2025 5:09 AM Not Justin Trudeau? Prove It, Mark Carney — On Climate       Canadians have been fed a steady diet of climate noise — photo-ops, grand announcements, and lofty targets — none of which have translated into serious emissions reductions.

Canada's National Observer Friday, May 9, 2025 5:09 AM 'Nomadland': Without real housing action, Canada risks a future where kids grow up in campgrounds       With Prime Minister Mark Carney Canadians have a leader who seems to understand the magnitude of Canada's affordable housing woes and says he's prepared to allocate real money to build more.

Canada's National Observer Friday, May 9, 2025 5:09 AM 'De-extinction' isn't real, but the conservation questions it raises are       In the age of gene editing, what does it mean to protect a species?

Canada's National Observer Friday, May 9, 2025 5:09 AM BC's development agenda tramples rights, First Nation leaders warn       Indigenous leaders in BC are accusing the province of failing to engage in proper consultation when drafting new legislation, warning that it threatens both Indigenous rights and environmental protections.

Canada's National Observer Friday, May 9, 2025 5:09 AM Arrow reborn: an all-Canadian EV aims to revolutionize industry       Innovative electric vehicle built using only domestically-produced next-generation automotive technologies moves into '2.0' model as sector battles through transition away from gas-fuelled designs.

Canada's National Observer Friday, May 9, 2025 4:09 AM Facts matter. Climate matters. Your support matters.

Calgary Herald Friday, May 9, 2025 9:58 AM Multi-family home building leaders focus on quality, service, location       Logel Homes and Renova Homes and Renovations continue to earn top recognition as multi-family home builders.

Calgary Herald Friday, May 9, 2025 9:52 AM Calgary Flames teammates Andersson, Backlund swap letters with Team Sweden       This is a role reversal for two Calgary Flames teammates and close pals. Rasmus Andersson will wear the 'C' for Team Sweden at the world hockey championship, while Mikael Backlund will have an 'A' switched on his jersey. Backlund is the regular captain in Calgary, with Andersson serving as one of his alternates. The Swedes, […]

Calgary Herald Friday, May 9, 2025 9:12 AM Delta, Korean Air buy 25% stake in WestJet in US$550M deal       Delta Air Lines and Korean Air are spending US$550 million to acquire minority stakes in Calgary-based WestJet, adding to the broader consolidation among airlines globally. The 25 per cent stake is being sold by Onex Partners and affiliated funds and co-investors of the group, the parties said in a statement Friday. Toronto-based Onex, which acquired […]

Calgary Herald Friday, May 9, 2025 8:00 AM Five reasons for Flames fans to watch the IIHF World Championship       There are six Flames set to participate in the annual spring tournament — and head coach Ryan Huska will be on the Canadian bench, too

Calgary Herald Friday, May 9, 2025 8:00 AM Opinion: I miss the original (Progressive) Conservative Party of Alberta       It feels like we are living in a time of unprecedented challenge in Alberta's relationship with Canada. But we were similarly challenged when we faced the 1970's energy crisis. In 1971, the provincial Progressive Conservatives under Peter Lougheed formed a majority government, resulting in a 44-year continuous dynasty that ended with the NDP election in […]

Calgary Herald Friday, May 9, 2025 7:30 AM On the Road: Pure prairie country       I got so excited when I saw the fish. Driving slowly across a bridge over Berry Creek, a twisty little stream on the prairie west of Wardlow, I was scanning the willows along the banks for birds when I saw movement in the water below. Muskrats, maybe? Mergansers chasing something underwater? Nope, it was fish. […]

Calgary Herald Friday, May 9, 2025 7:00 AM Varcoe: Murray Edwards calls for national energy consensus as talks on Pathways Alliance carbon capture plan continue       It's been almost four years since a consortium of petroleum producers announced a $16.5-billion carbon capture network and reach net-zero emissions from their oilsands operations by 2050

Calgary Sun Friday, May 9, 2025 7:01 AM Letters May 9, 2025: 'Trump is likely to take credit for the new pope, and more.'       Credit where it's undue Now that we have a new Pope who is American, it's just a matter of time before Donald Trump takes credit for it. He took credit for Mark Carney's election win! Trump has such an inflated sense of self-importance he assumes he's God's right hand man. Maria Weiss (He likely believes […]

Vancouver Sun Friday, May 9, 2025 10:37 AM Five youths involved in swarming attack against Kelowna girl plead guilty       The violent assault in October at Kelowna's Gyro Beach was captured on video and shared online.

Vancouver Sun Friday, May 9, 2025 10:00 AM Conversations That Matter: Real estate reality in Metro Vancouver       How Trump uncertainty is remaking Metro's real estate market

Vancouver Sun Friday, May 9, 2025 9:45 AM Grey whale 'Little Patch' mesmerizes, sparks connection in Metro Vancouver       "It's hard to describe the excitement of seeing a whale that close. It feels a little bit like being a kid at Christmas," the North Vancouver resident said.

Vancouver Sun Friday, May 9, 2025 9:00 AM Vancouver Art Gallery could be joined by multi-venue 'cultural precinct' for performing arts       Dan Fumano: Council's decision this week is a preliminary step, and breaking ground on a cultural precinct is still years away — and far from a sure thing

Vancouver Sun Friday, May 9, 2025 9:00 AM President Donald Trump's film tariff threat adds to stress for those in B.C.'s flagging film business        The return of The Last of Us and Shōgun productions will help buoy B.C. production business, but will it be enough?

Vancouver Sun Friday, May 9, 2025 9:00 AM Canada's first Din Tai Fung restaurant in Vancouver is worthy of the hype       We tried the new Din Tai Fung restaurant in Vancouver

Vancouver Sun Friday, May 9, 2025 9:00 AM B.C.'s best summer swimming spots, according to a new book       A new guidebook to swimming in Southwestern B.C. arrives just in time for summer and includes locations, safety tips, add-on hikes and more