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Thursday, May 15, 2025 7:56 PM NAIT pausing 18 programs as part of review       The post-secondary's vice-president, academic Peter Leclaire says the changes are to ensure NAIT can meet the needs of students and industry.

Thursday, May 15, 2025 7:49 PM Lethbridge hosts annual Canadian College World Series       Despite a rain delay launching the tournament, fans cheered their teams on as a weekend full of baseball comes to southern Alberta.

Thursday, May 15, 2025 7:48 PM Alberta legislature adjourns after passing 19 bills, both parties lose caucus members       he spring sitting of the Alberta Legislature wrapped up Wednesday evening under a cloud of separatist controversy and allegations of government wrong-doing.

Thursday, May 15, 2025 7:26 PM Fort Edmonton Park opens May 17 for 2025 season       Fort Edmonton Park opens for its 51st season on May 17 and is offering a 10 per cent ticket discount as part of a special campaign to support staycations.

Thursday, May 15, 2025 7:15 PM Vancouver to host the next FIFA Congress ahead of 2026 World Cup       The FIFA Congress is traditionally held in the World Cup host country the year of the tournament. In earning hosting rights, Canada wins out over co-hosts the U.S. and Mexico.

Thursday, May 15, 2025 7:11 PM Gausman's splitter eludes him, but not hitters       From game to game Kevin Gausman isn't sure how his splitter is going to work and that's a big problem for the Toronto Blue Jays starter.

Thursday, May 15, 2025 7:02 PM First Nations demand B.C. government 'kill' bills to fast-track projects       First Nations leaders are calling on Premier David Eby to immediately "kill" two pieces of legislation that would fast-track projects in response to U.S. government tariffs.

Thursday, May 15, 2025 7:00 PM Ontario housing start projections fall again as 1.5 million goal gets further away       The latest housing starts data, based on private-sector analysis, revises down already grim estimates from previous budgets. Ontario wants to build 1.5 million homes by 2031.

Thursday, May 15, 2025 6:48 PM What to expect at the 2025 Saskatoon Exhibition       This year marks the 140th annual Saskatoon Exhibition and Prairieland is preparing for their biggest festival yet, with star studded performers, better rides and delicious food.

Thursday, May 15, 2025 6:19 PM Wildfires grow in Saskatchewan as dry conditions continue       The Saskatchewan Health Authority is warning Saskatchewan residents heading to this campsite this long weekend of the dry conditions and wildfires burning near provincial parks.

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 15, 2025 7:19 PM Mississauga businessman refused to pay extortionists $500K before murder: daughter       The family of a Mississauga businessman told OMNI News that he refused to pay extortionists and was callously shot to death as a result.

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 15, 2025 7:02 PM Ontario budget 2025 would change how speed and red-light cameras, community safety zones operate       The proposed amendments to Highway Traffic Act were contained in the 2025 Ontario budget tabled at Queen's Park on Thursday.

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 15, 2025 5:02 PM Hudson's Bay to sell name, stripes, brands to Canadian Tire for $30 million       TORONTO — Hudson's Bay is getting a second life with a new owner — Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. Canadian Tire said Thursday that it will pay $30 million for intellectual property belonging to the retailer, which is Canada's oldest company. The sale includes the overarching Hudson's Bay brand, its iconic, multicoloured stripes motif, its coat […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 15, 2025 4:56 PM Florida appeals court strikes down law letting minors get an abortion without parents' consent       TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida appeals court ruled Wednesday that a state law that allows minors to get an abortion without their parents' consent is unconstitutional. A three-judge panel of the Fifth District Court of Appeal found that the state's judicial waiver law violates parents' Fourteenth Amendment rights to due process, citing the state's […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 15, 2025 4:35 PM B.C. district wants avian flu testing on ostriches facing cull       The Regional District of Central Kootenay says it will ask the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to conduct further testing for avian flu on a flock of ostriches facing a cull, before the region's landfill accepts the carcasses. Supporters of the farmers who oppose the cull have celebrated the district's resolution online, suggesting it means the […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 15, 2025 4:05 PM Ontario budget 2025: Alcohol sector reforms continuing as revenues drop again       The Ford government is continuing its push to reform the province's alcohol sector, but the 2025 Ontario budget shows money from booze is forecast to drop again due to a variety of reasons including U.S. tariff retaliatory measures. According to projected revenues in the budget, the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) is set to […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 15, 2025 4:04 PM Ontario budget 2025 includes allowing cabinet ministers to keep 'honourable' title       Ministers assume the title 'Honourable' to indicate they are members of the Ontario cabinet and lose it when they leave their positions.

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 15, 2025 4:02 PM Ontario budget 2025: Government easing cannabis store display restrictions       As part of the 2025 Ontario budget, the Ford government is moving to ease the display restrictions governing cannabis stores in what officials say is an attempt to boost security. Billed as an attempt to "[help] grow Ontario's cannabis sector" and to increase "comfort, security and safety," provincial officials said licensed retail stores will be […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 15, 2025 4:02 PM Ontario budget 2025: Tariff relief, alcohol provisions and more red ink       The Ford government tabled its 2025 budget called "A Plan to Protect Ontario," aimed at softening the blow from U.S. tariffs. It's a financial blueprint big on spending, alcohol provisions and red ink. The deficit is growing by $8.6 billion, up from $6 billion last year to $14.6 billion this year, though the government lays […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 15, 2025 3:43 PM Man, 19, charged after double shooting in Oshawa on Wednesday       Durham Regional Police have charged a 19-year-old man after a double shooting in Oshawa on Wednesday that sent two males to hospital. Officers responsed to calls for a shooting in the John Street West and Simcoe Street South area at around 7:10 p.m. Once on scene, officers found an 18-year-old man with a gunshot wound […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 15, 2025 3:15 PM Senate rejects Democratic measure to force more transparency on deportations to El Salvador       WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans have blocked a Democratic resolution to require more transparency from the Trump administration about deportations to El Salvador. The vote Thursday was the latest attempt by minority Democrats to force Senate votes disapproving of Trump administration policy. The Senate rejected, 45-50, the motion to discharge the resolution from committee and […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 15, 2025 2:41 PM DEA threat assessment points to fentanyl 'super laboratories' in Canada       WASHINGTON — The United States Drug Enforcement Administration's latest threat assessment says fentanyl "super laboratories" in Canada are a growing source of concern — after U.S. President Donald Trump used cross-border traffic in the deadly drug to justify hitting imports of Canadian goods with tariffs. The annual report released this week says that while the […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 15, 2025 2:29 PM Air traffic controllers in Denver scrambled to use backup communications during an outage       Air traffic controllers in Denver lost communications with planes for 90 seconds earlier this week and had to scramble to use backup frequencies in the latest Federal Aviation Administration equipment failure. The outage at a control center that directs planes flying at high altitude between airports all over the country on Monday afternoon affected communications, […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 15, 2025 2:23 PM U.S. academics warn Drake suit could have 'dangerous' ripple effects on rap music       TORONTO — Four U.S. academics say a "dangerous" precedent could be set for rap music if Drake wins his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group. New documents filed in a New York court ask the presiding judge to dismiss the "God's Plan" rapper's case against his own label over its role in Kendrick Lamar's hit […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 15, 2025 2:02 PM Ontario reports 182 new measles cases, surpassing 1,600 since outbreak began       Health officials say measles has infected 182 more people in Ontario over the last week, bringing the province's case count to 1,622 since an outbreak began in October. Public Health Ontario's measles report says there have been 119 hospitalizations, including nine intensive care cases. Of those hospitalized, 95 per cent were unvaccinated, including 89 children. […]

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, May 15, 2025 7:12 PM Marathon 'bubble bylaw' committee meeting hears community support and dissent       The session that began at 9:30 a.m., extended past its designated 5:30 p.m. cutoff and was to reconvene Friday.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, May 15, 2025 6:10 PM Why Gwyneth Philips was built for this moment with the Ottawa Charge       The unflappable goaltender has bided time her entire career, but she's proving that her moment has arrived.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, May 15, 2025 4:51 PM Hey, Michelin! Ottawa restaurants deserve attention, too, city's top chefs say       Since the Michelin Guide surveys fare in Vancouver, Toronto and Quebec, it should consider Canada's capital, too, leading Ottawa chefs say.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, May 15, 2025 4:27 PM Train Yards collision victim lived just a few blocks away       The wheelchair user killed in the Industrial Road collision was a Perley resident, and the nearby shopping mall was a regular trip for her.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, May 15, 2025 4:11 PM Ottawa Senators bolster Belleville front office, add former NHLer Sam Gagner       The changes continued off the ice for the Ottawa Senators on Thursday. Steve Staios, the club's president of hockey operations and general manager, continued to put his stamp on the Senators by naming former Ontario Hockey League executive Matt Turek as the GM of the club's American Hockey League affiliate in Belleville. The Senators also […]

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, May 15, 2025 3:15 PM Ontario measles outbreak at more than 1,600 cases       Earlier this month, Ottawa Public Health reported two cases of measles, the city's first since 2019.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, May 15, 2025 1:16 PM Ottawa Senators open contract talks with veteran winger Claude Giroux       Steve Staios states at the club's end-of-season availability that the organization wants to have Giroux return.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, May 15, 2025 1:00 PM What's open and closed in Ottawa on the Victoria Day long weekend       Victoria Day marks the unofficial start of summer, here's what you need to know to plan your long weekend.

Windsor Star Thursday, May 15, 2025 3:07 PM Joly says Honda still committed to EV investments after $15-billion project delayed       By Catherine Morrison OTTAWA — Industry Minister Melanie 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. Joly said in a statement Wednesday that she spoke with Honda Canada's president and CEO, Dave Jamieson, who assured […]

Windsor Star Thursday, May 15, 2025 3:00 PM OHL names Spitfires' Greentree winner of Mickey Renaud Captain's Trophy       Liam Greentree wasn't just part of the turnaround, he led the way. Greentree, the 19-year-old captain of the Windsor Spitfires, helped guide the team to a club record 52-point turnaround in the standings in 2024-25 while finishing third in league scoring. On Thursday, the Los Angeles Kings' first-round pick was awarded the Mickey Renaud Captain's […]

Windsor Star Thursday, May 15, 2025 2:58 PM Sweet: Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign breaks record       Tim Hortons broke a record this year. Or rather, "Timmies" customers broke a record.  The popular donut and coffee chain took in a record $22.6 million through sales of its Smile Cookies this year.  The annual cookie sale supports more than 600 charities and community groups across Canada and the United States.  A large team […]

Windsor Star Thursday, May 15, 2025 2:57 PM No bids, so Essex drops affordable housing requirement to develop former Harrow high school       The former Harrow District High School property may end up with some affordable housing but the Town of Essex has dropped that requirement in its request for proposals from developers.  The town's bidding requirements say it's "seeking proposals from qualified proponents to purchase and develop" the former high school property.  Previously, the RFP had included […]

The Province Thursday, May 15, 2025 6:59 PM B.C. Lions training camp: Can a taskmaster in Buck Pierce toughen up these Leos?       A new coach, a new mentality, and there's not much time for anything else as pre-season looms for the B.C. Lions.

The Province Thursday, May 15, 2025 4:00 PM Vancouver selected to host FIFA Congress ahead of the 2026 World Cup       In earning hosting rights, Canada wins out over co-hosts the U.S. and Mexico.

The Province Thursday, May 15, 2025 2:00 PM Wine Guy: Stop and smell the flowers — and these bright, seasonal whites       Whether fresh seafood is on the menu, or you just want to sip a glass on the newly cleaned patio, try one of these bright white wines

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, May 15, 2025 5:42 PM Saskatoon Ex gets ready to celebrate 140 years at the end of July       Prairieland Park announced some changes coming to the Saskatoon Ex as they get ready to celebrate their 140th anniversary.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, May 15, 2025 4:43 PM Roughriders training camp: Green and White Day set for Saskatoon       "If they haven't had a chance to come out and catch practice, there's been a lot of big plays happening out this way."

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, May 15, 2025 1:30 PM Homelessness, housing and taxes: Saskatoon mayor fields Chamber questions       "We shouldn't be surprised that we're going to have to struggle with the budget."

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, May 15, 2025 7:05 PM Saskatchewan NDP's anti-separation bill fails to reach spring vote       "Scott Moe is holding a big bucket of water. He could douse those flames, make it clear today, but instead he seems to be more interested in placating those who want to burn the house down."

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, May 15, 2025 5:17 PM Candle Lake, Choiceland give pre-evacuation warnings as Saskatchewan wildfires near       Two fires continue to burn heavily near Narrow Hills Provincial Park, putting several communities on alert heading into the May long weekend.

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, May 15, 2025 3:19 PM Shire: Intriguing CFL quarterback stories everywhere you look       The Saskatchewan Roughriders aren't the only team with plenty of experience at the quarterback position

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, May 15, 2025 2:56 PM 'I will see you again': mother's grief on display at Okemaysim manslaughter sentencing       Vanessa Lynn Okemaysim was given a 20-year manslaughter sentence for the 2023 killing of T.J. "Summer" Tanner.

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, May 15, 2025 2:30 PM Man accused in Carry the Kettle quadruple homicide moving toward potential trial       Darrius Racette's lawyer has submitted paperwork that is part of a process to get dates for a preliminary hearing, where a judge would decide whether there is sufficient evidence to go to trial.

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 Friday, May 16, 2025 4:00 AM Separatists, Silos, and the Battle for Canada's Future       With the federal election behind us and America's interest in annexing Canada apparently on hold for the time being, it's tempting to think the worst of the recent crisis is behind us. My fear is that the real battle has only just begun.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, May 15, 2025 12:49 PM A BC ostrich cull has brought out climate conspiracies — and RFK Jr.       When dozens of Katie Pasitney's 400-odd ostriches got sick and started dying in mid-December, the Edgewood, BC, farmer, who shares responsibility for the farm, never imagined that her herd would become a front in a far-right movement's battle to sow mistrust in government institutions and public health measures.

Calgary Herald Thursday, May 15, 2025 7:58 PM Bell: Say what?! Alberta Pension Plan now backed by most Albertans       Who would have thunk it? Most Albertans polled backing an Alberta Pension Plan. Is this part of the Alberta backlash against Liberal Ottawa?

Calgary Herald Thursday, May 15, 2025 7:30 PM Strathcona shifts to pure heavy oil producer with $2 billion Montney sale       Exiting from the Montney, a formation straddling Alberta and British Columbia that yields natural gas and light oil, will make Strathcona into a pure heavy oil player that has a sizeable presence in Alberta's oilsands

Calgary Herald Thursday, May 15, 2025 7:13 PM Alberta Energy Regulator approves Northback request to explore for coal at Grassy Mountain       In its decision, the AER concluded that the applications meet all regulatory requirements and that the exploration program is in the public interest

Calgary Herald Thursday, May 15, 2025 5:45 PM With flood season underway, Calgary more resilient than ever, says city's top river engineer       City says it has reduced the damage it could expect from a flood event by 70 per cent

Calgary Herald Thursday, May 15, 2025 4:58 PM Braid: A separation campaign will hurt the province, the economy and the United Conservative Party       Danielle Smith herself launched this debate. It will be hugely divisive among Albertans

Calgary Herald Thursday, May 15, 2025 4:56 PM In Calgary courts: Lawyers for convicted killer to argue harsh remand time should result in lower sentence for their client       Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from May 12 to 16, 2025

Calgary Herald Thursday, May 15, 2025 4:37 PM What we know so far about next month's G7 meeting in Kananaskis       Who will be there, closures of popular Kananaskis areas and security plans for this major world event

Calgary Herald Thursday, May 15, 2025 3:45 PM Receivers in Calgary Stampeders camp: 'Twins' Tevin Jones and Dominique Rhymes join pass-catching corps       Veterans Tevin Jones, Dominique Rhymes declare fun for all in CFL club's 'Big-Play' passing game

Calgary Herald Thursday, May 15, 2025 3:16 PM Eighty per cent of Canadians believe old U.S. relationship 'over': poll       Trump's tariffs and taunts about making Canada the 51st state have markedly shifted views and behaviors of Canadians

Calgary Herald Thursday, May 15, 2025 1:44 PM City wants public's feedback on design of Blue Line extension from Saddletowne to Savanna       Calgarians can go to a city webpage to give their thoughts on extending the northeast section of the LRT

Vancouver Sun Thursday, May 15, 2025 7:58 PM B.C. First Nations prepare for legal fight after Premier Eby refuses to withdraw controversial fast-track legislation       Infrastructure Minister Bowinn Ma has admitted little consultation was done on Bill 15, with Indigenous leaders also concerned about Bill 14.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, May 15, 2025 7:54 PM Enbridge pipeline: Chair of First Nation group driven by vision of getting 'true seat at the table'       Squiala First Nation Chief David Jimmie is a pro-business leader who looks on deals as the entry point for meeting community needs.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, May 15, 2025 7:43 PM B.C. district wants avian flu testing on ostriches facing cull       Requesting further information about if the birds are infected was the board's best option to "advocate" for the farm and its owners, said one director.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, May 15, 2025 7:29 PM B.C. minister's performance in key portfolio leaves much to be desired       Vaughn Palmer: Premier Eby decides to bypass Public Safety Minister Begg and get the head of the public service to communicate directly with director of police services Lewis on the rationale for ill-advised investigation.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, May 15, 2025 7:02 PM About $295k of gift cards unaccounted for, says City of Richmond       One employee has been let go following a personnel investigation

Vancouver Sun Thursday, May 15, 2025 7:00 PM Opinion: B.C.'s climate plan is badly off track       B.C.'s latest Climate Change Accountability Report shows the province is badly off track to reach its legislated pollution targets. And it has no plan to get there

Vancouver Sun Thursday, May 15, 2025 7:00 PM Opinion: David Eby's proposed legislation won't cut red tape — but will give cabinet more power       Opinion: Cabinet members would be empowered to override existing laws, rules and regulations and pick winners and losers

Vancouver Sun Thursday, May 15, 2025 6:13 PM Mission hospital's troubled ER set to triple care spaces with $18M in provincial funding       The 24-hour ER at Mission Memorial Hospital currently operates with just one physician on duty at a time, making it vulnerable to minor staffing disruptions.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, May 15, 2025 5:44 PM Vancouver mayor, VPD to present preliminary report into Lapu Lapu Day tragedy       Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim and interim Vancouver Police Chief Steve Rai will appear together at a news conference Friday at Vancouver City Hall.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, May 15, 2025 3:35 PM Meet the $80-million Lotto Max winner, a Surrey man whose win 'feels like a dream'       Justin Simporios won the Lotto Max jackpot from the May 9, 2025 draw.