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Thursday, May 15, 2025 9:46 AM Manitoba officials to provide wildfire update Thursday morning       Manitoba officials are set to speak to media about the ongoing wildfire situation — a crisis that has already led to the death of two people in the RM of Lac du Bonnet.

Thursday, May 15, 2025 9:39 AM Extreme wind blamed for superyacht sinking that killed 7 last year: probe       Billionaire entrepreneur Lynch, 59, and his daughter Hannah, 18, were among the dead when the 56-metre (184 feet) Bayesian sank Aug. 19 last year.

Thursday, May 15, 2025 9:19 AM Diddy trial: Cassie Ventura faces cross-examination on 4th day       Cassie Ventura previously testified that Combs raped her when she ended their decade-long relationship, and she described a life locked in physical abuse.

Thursday, May 15, 2025 8:23 AM As another Canada Post strike looms, here's what you need to know       Business owners express concerns about another potential worker's strike at Canada Post with one week left for the two sides to reach an agreement.

Thursday, May 15, 2025 8:10 AM Winnipeg company 'will never forget' history making Hudson's Bay striped items       Freed & Freed is one of a few companies that has made products bearing the Bay's iconic green, red, yellow and indigo motif that dates back to 1779.

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Thursday, May 15, 2025 7:51 AM Newfoundland riding recount work could go into weekend. What to know       The judge overseeing the process must now hear and consider arguments from the parties about which of the roughly 1,000 disputed ballots should be included in the final count.

Thursday, May 15, 2025 7:26 AM NATO weighs U.S. demand to spend 5% on defence       The debate on defence spending is heating up ahead of a summit of U.S. President Donald Trump and his NATO counterparts in the Netherlands in June.

Thursday, May 15, 2025 7:06 AM Zelenskyy arrives in Turkiye for peace talks but Putin absent       Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the next steps for talks would be decided after his upcoming meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Thursday, May 15, 2025 7:02 AM Quebec coroner to release report into Innu man who froze to death in Montreal in 2021       A coroner is scheduled to release her report today into the death of a homeless Innu man whose body was found inside a portable toilet in Montreal.

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 15, 2025 9:22 AM Youth, 17, among 2 wanted Canada-wide in Toronto double murder       Police say a 17-year-old youth and an 18-year-old man are wanted across the country in the double fatal shooting of two Toronto men in Riverdale last month. Authorities have received judicial permission to identify the 17-year-old, whose identity was initially protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA). Police said Jayllen Maxime-Marcelle, 17, of Toronto, is […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 15, 2025 8:37 AM Two children critically injured in Oshawa crash, alleged impaired driver charged       Two children, aged five and 10, are in hospital with critical injuries after being involved in a two-vehicle crash with an alleged impaired driver in Oshawa. Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) officers were notified of a T-bone collision in the Taunton Road and Stevenson Road North area at around 9 p.m. on Wednesday. Police said […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 15, 2025 7:16 AM The ethical issues around 'Trump coin' and the overall impact on crypto       Has the White House gone completely "pay for play"? While experts debate the ethics of U.S. President Donald Trump's latest actions including accepting a plane from Qatar, others are watching his foray into cryptocurrency closely. While many in the space have called for more regulation of crypto, "Trump coin" is causing issues for those trying […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 15, 2025 7:13 AM Walmart says it will raise prices due to tariff costs after posting solid first quarter sales       NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart's first-quarter profit slipped, and it said it must raise prices due to higher costs from tariffs implemented by President Donald Trump. The nation's largest retailers posted strong quarterly sales Thursday and said it expects sales growth of 3.5% to 4.5% in the second quarter. Like many other U.S. companies, however, […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 15, 2025 6:55 AM Florida set to execute suspected serial killer once eyed for possible link to the OJ Simpson case       A suspected serial killer once scrutinized for a possible link to the O.J. Simpson case that riveted the nation in the mid-1990s is scheduled to be executed Thursday in Florida for the murder of a woman in a Tampa motel room. Glen Rogers, 62, is set to receive a lethal injection at Florida State Prison […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 15, 2025 6:28 AM Toronto to sizzle near 30 C Friday before temperatures dip for Victoria Day long weekend       Toronto residents will get their first taste of balmy, potentially 30 °c summer temperatures on Friday, ahead of a sharp cool-down slated for the Victoria Day long weekend. To cap off the week, daytime temperatures are expected to reach 26 °c in the city, but with humidex values, it will feel more like 29 °c. […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 15, 2025 6:23 AM Dick's Sporting Goods to buy struggling shoe chain Foot Locker for $2.4 billion       Dick's Sporting Goods is buying the struggling footwear chain Foot Locker for about $2.4 billion, the second buyout of a major footwear company in as many weeks as business leaders struggle with uncertainty over U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. Dick's said Thursday that it expects to run Foot Locker as a standalone unit and keep […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 15, 2025 6:08 AM Victoria Day 2025 in Toronto: What's open and closed, where to watch fireworks       Here comes the first unofficial long weekend of the summer. As of right now, the weather for the Victoria Day weekend is a mixed bag of some sun and rain with temperatures ranging from the mid-teens to low-20s. Click here for the extended forecast. The arrival of Victoria Day also means the start of fireworks […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 15, 2025 5:54 AM Hamilton elementary school teacher charged with sexual assault: police       An elementary school teacher in Hamilton is facing charges in a sexual assault investigation, police said. Authorities launched an investigation in April 2025 after several victims came forward alleging a sexual assault incident at Rockton Public Elementary School, located off Hwy. 8 near Concession 4 West. Police said at the time of the alleged assault, […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 15, 2025 5:19 AM Kirk's clutch 3-run HR the difference maker as Blue Jays beat Rays       Alejandro Kirk's three-run blast powered the Toronto Blue Jays past the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 on Wednesday. Kirk's third home run of the season broke open the game after Toronto (21-21) trailed by a run for two innings. Kirk's batting average improved to .293 with two hits on Wednesday, eight points better than his average […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 15, 2025 5:12 AM Ontario budget 2025 to be tabled at Queen's Park amid current economic uncertainty       Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy is scheduled to present the 2025-2026 budget in the legislature just after 4 p.m. on Thursday.

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 15, 2025 4:00 AM Former hockey player continues testifying at ex-teammates' sex assault trial       A former member of Canada's world junior hockey team is expected to continue testifying today at the sexual assault trial of five of his ex-teammates. Tyler Steenbergen began testifying by videoconference Wednesday afternoon at the trial of Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dube and Callan Foote. The five accused have pleaded not guilty […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 15, 2025 4:00 AM Winnipeg company 'will never forget' history making Hudson's Bay striped items       For four generations, the family behind Winnipeg garment maker Freed & Freed International has worked with the fabric of our nation, crafting police regalia like the scarlet tunics worn by the RCMP and uniforms for Canada's Olympic teams. But there's another sliver of Canadiana the family considers itself lucky to have handled: the Hudson's Bay […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 15, 2025 4:00 AM Ontario budget to favour spending over balance amid tariff impacts       TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is signalling that his government's budget will favour spending over balanced books, as a way to keep the economy afloat in light of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy is set to table the 2025-26 budget later today. Ford has said the province can always balance […]

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, May 15, 2025 4:30 AM Adam: Is the Ottawa airport light-rail spur just a white elephant?       Convoluted transit link is the result of poor planning and lack of vision by our city government.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, May 15, 2025 4:00 AM Deachman: Immigrant entrepreneurs add flair to the ByWard Market       An innovative program, back for its second year, helps newcomers hone their business skills — and makes the Market a more interesting place.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, May 15, 2025 4:00 AM Why AI will be central to new Carleton University nursing school       Students will have the option of learning coding and the ethical principles of artificial intelligence, along with more traditional course work.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, May 15, 2025 4:00 AM Today's letters: Don't get mad at the red light camera       Thursday, May 15: These cameras are only a cash-grab if you disobey the rules of the road, a reader points out. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Windsor Star Thursday, May 15, 2025 9:08 AM Lions face one of NFL's toughest schedules with plenty of prime-time viewing       Detroit Lions football is set to be a prime-time event. The NFL released its schedule for the 2025 season and it shows the Lions will play a minimum of games in prime time. The Lions open the season on the road Sept. 7 at 4:25 p.m. against the Green Bay Packers before returning home for […]

Windsor Star Thursday, May 15, 2025 9:05 AM New report: Windsor rental prices might seem high, but it could be worse       Despite slight increases in rent prices last month, Windsor remained among the least expensive of Canada's biggest cities to lease an apartment, according to a new report. A monthly report from Zumper, a digital marketplace for renters and property managers, found that Windsor ranked 18th on the list of Canada's 23 most expensive cities to […]

Windsor Star Thursday, May 15, 2025 7:00 AM Opinion: Trade war perfect time for Canada to boost innovation research       By: Kim Brooks and Kimberley Manning Over the last few weeks, the Trump administration's decision to freeze or cut billions of dollars in funding from national research agencies and universities has imperiled thousands of research projects, in areas as necessary as cancer research, the climate crisis and artificial intelligence. Robert Reich, former U.S. secretary of […]

Windsor Star Thursday, May 15, 2025 7:00 AM Birds, birds, birds — and bird lovers — flocking to Windsor-Essex       For more than 40 years, Hamilton's Kim Perrotta and husband Daniel Tobias have joined the annual spring migration of birders to Point Pelee National Park to marvel at one of the world's biggest and greatest avian movements. "It's a really lovely experience, where you get to see huge numbers of birds — Point Pelee is […]

The Province Thursday, May 15, 2025 9:00 AM Canucks: AHL playoffs pivotal for Abbotsford forwards in NHL roster push       Linus Karlsson, Jonathan Lekkerimaki and Aatu Raty had NHL exposure to Adam Foote this season. It was critical with Foote now elevated to run the Vancouver bench.

Ottawa Sun Thursday, May 15, 2025 5:00 AM YOU SAID IT: Bad spot for hospital       Thursday, May 15: Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, May 15, 2025 8:00 AM Lewis: Carney's central banker mindset could improve struggling health care       Carney can champion efficiency and accountability by investing in quality improvement, performance measurement, and health workforce reform in Canada.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, May 15, 2025 8:00 AM Sask. Rattlers open new season: What you need to know       "The way they're communicating, getting after it, they're going to jell really well."

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, May 15, 2025 8:00 AM Homicide at Glaslyn fair grounds Indigenous encampment in 1963       On this day in 1963, Max Bear's family was pictured after being attacked at the Glaslyn fair grounds, the night a man was murdered.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, May 15, 2025 7:30 AM Opinion: Op-ed backs Trump-style coercion at University of Saskatchewan       Peter MacKinnon seeks government intervention in University of Saskatchewan affairs, at a time when U.S. universities are being coerced by the Donald Trump.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, May 15, 2025 7:00 AM Letters: Saskatchewan NDP wants to limit free speech on separation       Readers share their opinions on the NDP Opposition's take on a Saskatchewan separation and an op-ed written by former U of S president Peter MacKinnon.

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, May 15, 2025 9:06 AM Letters: Western Separation, 51st state threats need serious consideration       Letter writes raise concerns about the difficult of western separation and the need for Canadians to work together to ward off U.S. President Donald Trump's 51st state threats.

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, May 15, 2025 8:00 AM Hub headache: The complex history of GTH and its rival bid for new Regina Costco       Here's a look back at what you need to know about the Global Transportation Hub and how the inland port is now complicating efforts to attract a second Costco within city limits.

Canada's National Observer Friday, May 16, 2025 4:21 AM Help us raise $150K by May 22 to expose dangerous pesticide policies

Canada's National Observer Thursday, May 15, 2025 9:22 AM Joly says Honda is still committed to EV investments after $15-billion project delayed       Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says Honda Canada remains "fully committed" to major electric-vehicle investments in Canada after the company announced Tuesday that it was pausing a multibillion-dollar EV project in Ontario.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, May 15, 2025 9:22 AM Eby to visit Japan, South Korea and Malaysia on trade mission to reduce US reliance       BC Premier David Eby said a trade mission to Asia next month will help the province become the "engine of a new Canada," but an economist says BC also needs to take steps at home to become more competitive.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, May 15, 2025 9:21 AM In India, Indigenous women and their 'dream maps' aim to protect lands from climate change       At a small stream in India's eastern state of Odisha, Indigenous villagers catch eels and fish for a dinner celebrating an annual harvest festival. The bounty of communal farming, foraging and fishing marks the start of a new season.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, May 15, 2025 9:18 AM Thai officials seize more than 200 tons of electronic waste illegally imported from the US       Thai officials said on Wednesday they seized 238 tons of illegally imported electronic waste from the United States at the port of Bangkok, one of the biggest lots they've found this year.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, May 15, 2025 5:09 AM First Nations call on Carney to deliver on clean water and housing in first 100 days       First Nations leaders are calling on Prime Minister Carney to reintroduce water legislation and fund Indigenous-led housing within his first 100 days.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, May 15, 2025 5:09 AM Carney open to changing major environment policies so projects can 'move forward'       This week, Prime Minister Mark Carney opened the door to changing federal impact assessment legislation and the oil and gas emissions cap in order to get major projects built in a recent interview, worrying environmental groups

Canada's National Observer Thursday, May 15, 2025 5:09 AM 'Astonishing journeys': online tool tracking migratory animals highlights challenge of protecting them       The University of Queensland system is intended to give policymakers idea of how species traverse the oceans and what it will take to save them

Canada's National Observer Thursday, May 15, 2025 5:09 AM As Ontario faces economic uncertainty, experts outline budget wish list       Premier Doug Ford's government is set to unveil its 2025 Ontario budget later this afternoon, against the backdrop of an escalating US trade war, economic uncertainty and mounting anxiety over the future of the province's auto sector — a pillar of Ontario's economy that supports tens of thousands of jobs and billions in investment.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, May 15, 2025 5:09 AM States are banning forever chemicals. Industry is fighting back       As states legislate against products containing PFAS, the chemical and consumer products industries are deploying lawyers and lobbyists to protect their investments.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, May 15, 2025 5:09 AM Gregor Robertson still doesn't get it        The Liberals were given one stay of political execution on their poor handling of the housing file, both because of Justin Trudeau's resignation and Donald Trump's menacing threats. They will not get a second one.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, May 15, 2025 4:02 AM Climate connects everything

Canada's National Observer Thursday, May 15, 2025 3:09 AM Slick Science podcast wins award       A podcast about the Exxon Valdez oil spill has won a top award from the American Bar Association. Slick Science podcast tells the story of a community's fight for justice after the Exxon Valdez, an oil tanker owned by the Exxon Shipping Company, spilled 11 million gallons of crude oil into Alaska's Prince William Sound.

Calgary Herald Thursday, May 15, 2025 9:09 AM Enbridge to sell B.C. gas pipeline stake to Indigenous groups       Enbridge Inc. plans to sell a stake in a natural gas pipeline system in British Columbia to Indigenous communities in a deal that will be financially backed by Ottawa. The federal government will provide a $400-million loan guarantee to support a partnership of 36 First Nations in their purchase of a 12.5 per cent interest […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, May 15, 2025 8:00 AM Parker: Gatsby's bringing Roaring '20s-style fine dining to The Oliver in downtown Calgary       Asher Wilson and his five staff intend to explore Canadian cuisine with a French influence, seasonally inspired with the best ingredients from farmers across Western Canada

Calgary Herald Thursday, May 15, 2025 8:00 AM Canmore can't tax its way out of housing crisis       A recent court decision has cleared the way for Canmore next year to impose a "Livability Tax" — a 0.4 per cent property tax surcharge for homes left unoccupied for more than half the year. Mayor Sean Krausert called the ruling a "big win for Canmore." But without addressing the cause of Canmore's housing shortage […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, May 15, 2025 8:00 AM Nelson: Five million reasons why PM Carney must act       A radical and populist strain has run through Alberta from inception, which is why anyone who dismisses the current push for a vote on separation as a silly sideshow makes a dangerous mistake

Calgary Herald Thursday, May 15, 2025 7:00 AM FLAMES RETOOL TRACKER: Under-25 power rankings at centre position       Gazing into the future, who will be skating at centre for the Flames? A closer look at the youngsters and pivot prospects

Calgary Sun Thursday, May 15, 2025 7:01 AM Letters May 15, 2025: 'The new Minister of Culture is lacking a key element.'       Culture but no couth So, Steven Guilbeault is sadly now back in cabinet. After just having beaked off about not needing any more pipelines until the newer one we have (TMX) has been fully maximized, he is not only perpetuating disinformation, but also showing that despite having just been named Minister of Culture, he clearly […]

Vancouver Sun Thursday, May 15, 2025 9:37 AM Enbridge sells stake in Westcoast pipeline to B.C. First Nations group       Under the agreement, the Stonlasec8 Indigenous Alliance Limited Partnership will invest $715 million for a 12.5 per cent stake in the system.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, May 15, 2025 9:00 AM Injured delivering food, driver sues Vernon homeowners for neglecting driveway       Says injuries from trip on cracks in driveway caused him to lose earnings and caused him pain and suffering, according to lawsuit filed in B.C. Supreme Court

Vancouver Sun Thursday, May 15, 2025 9:00 AM B.C. car dealers brace for end of EV rebate as zero-emission targets remain in place       B.C.'s ambitious Clean B.C. targets include requiring that 90 per cent of all new vehicles sold in 2030 and 100 per cent in 2035 to be zero emission

Vancouver Sun Thursday, May 15, 2025 9:00 AM Vancouver housing co-op faces $1M transfer tax bill for lease renewal — despite not owning the land       The tax stems from a provision in provincial legislation that treats lease renewals for terms over 30 years as if they were property sales, even though ownership does not change hands

Vancouver Sun Thursday, May 15, 2025 9:00 AM Waiting times for an ambulance are up across Metro Vancouver, as calls for help jump       Province-wide, Delta, West Vancouver and White Rock experienced the biggest increases in emergency response times from 2018 to 2024

Vancouver Sun Thursday, May 15, 2025 9:00 AM Aritzia opens two new stores in Metro Vancouver on the same day       The Guildford store in Surrey, billed as the largest Aritzia store in Canada, is home to B.C.'s first A-OK Cafe

Vancouver Sun Thursday, May 15, 2025 9:00 AM B.C. government's father-knows-best approach to housing mirrors U.S. trend       Douglas Todd: Embracing the ideas of a movement known as "abundance liberalism," NDP Premier David Eby is doubling down on his party's powers while claiming to cut red tape.