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Wednesday, May 21, 2025 11:13 AM Chris Brown freed on $6.7-million bail in U.K. ahead of assault trial       The 'Run It' singer could be asked to forfeit the money if he breaches bail conditions, which include surrendering his passport if he is not travelling on tour.

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 11:00 AM Shopify to lean more on AI with tools to create online stores, shopping assistants       The AI updates come a month after Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke told staff AI is a "fundamental expectation" for all employees.

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 10:55 AM Moderna pulls application for U.S. approval of COVID-flu shot       Moderna's decision comes a day after the FDA said it would require new clinical trials for approval of annual COVID-19 boosters for healthy people under 65.

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 10:52 AM Wayne Gretzky visited Stars' locker room after team advanced to West final rematch with Oilers       "What a great honour to have the greatest player of all time come down after the game and say hello," Stars coach Pete DeBoer said.

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 10:51 AM University of Guelph prof's waterless decontamination technology is changing food safety       Keith Warriner and his food science students are looking at ways to develop the technology, which is a prototype that combines three ingredients to create hydroxyl radicals.

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 10:28 AM China warns U.S. 'Golden Dome' could ignite space arms race       China is "seriously concerned" about the U.S. Golden Dome missile defense shield project and urged Washington to abandon its development,"

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 10:25 AM Oilers' West final rematch against the Stars set to begin in Texas       The Oilers will start on the road this time around.

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 10:12 AM Saskatchewan businesses prepare for potential Canada Post strike       Many Saskatchewan-based businesses are now preparing to pivot operations if the potential Canada Post strike becomes a reality on Friday.

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 10:01 AM Bell working to restore internet after outage reports topped 100K       More than 100,000 people in Canada have reported having issues with their internet provided by Bell, with the company's support website also appearing to be down.

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 9:32 AM ANALYSIS: What's next for Jets after playoff exit?       In the coming weeks and months, the Winnipeg Jets' performance this season will be assessed and next year's expectations laid out.

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 21, 2025 11:57 AM Canada Post to table new offer to postal workers union ahead of possible strike       With a strike looming, Canada Post will present a new offer to the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) on Wednesday. Canada Post employees have threatened to walk off the job Friday in what would be their second strike in less than six months amid an "existential crisis" for the institution. "Once the offers are […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 21, 2025 10:42 AM Child among 2 migrants who died attempting to cross English Channel to Britain in small boat       PARIS (AP) — A woman and a child died on an attempted illicit overnight sea crossing Wednesday from France to Britain. It brings the number of deaths this week on the risky migration route to at least three, French maritime authorities said. At least 14 people have died so far this year. French rescue services […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 21, 2025 10:12 AM Bell internet outage reported in Ontario and Quebec       An internet outage has left some Bell Canada customers across Ontario and Quebec without service on Wednesday morning. "Some customers in Ontario and Quebec may be experiencing an Internet service interruption. We are working to restore service as quickly as possible," the company said in a post on X shortly before 10 a.m. At its […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 21, 2025 10:06 AM After crossing the border for better schools, some parents are pulling their kids and leaving the US       For the last two months of their life in the United States, José Alberto González and his family spent nearly all their time in their one-bedroom Denver apartment. They didn't speak to anyone except their roommates, another family from Venezuela. They consulted WhatsApp messages for warnings of immigration agents in the area before leaving for […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 21, 2025 10:00 AM Shopify doubles down on AI with tools to create online stores, shopping assistants       Shopify Inc.'s latest round of product developments are leaning on artificial intelligence to help merchants and developers create everything from online stores to shopping assistants. The technology figures into many of the 150 product launches or enhancements the e-commerce software company announced Wednesday through its semi-annual Editions showcase. Shopify said the updates are part of […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 21, 2025 9:50 AM Ontario couple charged with bestiality, animal endangerment: Kingston police       A man and a woman from Kingston, Ont., have been charged with bestiality and the endangerment of a dog, police said. Authorities launched an investigation earlier in the month and examined what the police force called graphic images and videos extracted from cell phones that were seized during a previous drug-related investigation. "The material depicted […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 21, 2025 8:55 AM Lebanese and Palestinian leaders agree that Lebanon won't be used as a launchpad to strike Israel       BEIRUT (AP) — The Lebanese and Palestinian presidents agreed Wednesday that Palestinian factions won't use Lebanon as a launchpad for any attacks against Israel, and to remove weapons that aren't under the authority of the Lebanese state. The announcement was made during a meeting between President Joseph Aoun and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, who arrived […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 21, 2025 8:31 AM UK court orders singer Chris Brown freed on $6.7 million bail in assault case       A British judge ordered Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown released on 5 million-pound ($6.7 million) bail on Wednesday while facing allegations he beat and seriously injured a music producer with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023. The decision by a judge in Southwark Crown Court revives Brown's world tour that was cast in doubt […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 21, 2025 8:24 AM Spike Lee on the collision of his two passions, the Knicks and cinema, in Cannes       CANNES, France (AP) — There's no sufficient way of explaining what it's like to be around Spike Lee, but his new film, "Highest 2 Lowest" comes pretty close. The main character, played by Denzel Washington, is a Knicks fan who won't tolerate Celtics green in his house. A framed jersey of Jalen Brunson hangs in […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 21, 2025 7:29 AM Video captures suspects in armed Richmond Hill home invasion       York Regional Police are searching for multiple suspects in an armed home invasion that was captured on video in Richmond Hill. Authorities responded to the home at Bayview Avenue and Ambler Lane near Elgin Mills Road East at around 3:30 a.m. on Monday, May 19. Police said four suspects forced their way into the residence, […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 21, 2025 7:19 AM What will the impact to businesses be if Canada Post goes on strike?       The union representing Canada's postal workers has served strike notice to Canada Post, meaning 55,000 employees at the Crown corporation could walk off the job on Friday. Unless a last minute deal is reached, it will be the second time in roughly six months that Canadians will lose access to our national postal service. Small […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 21, 2025 6:49 AM Pope Leo XIV calls for aid to reach Gaza and an end to hostilities in his first general audience       Pope Leo XIV called Wednesday for humanitarian aid to reach the Gaza Strip and for an end to the "heartbreaking" toll on its people, as he presided over his first general audience in St. Peter's Square. The Vatican said that around 40,000 people were on hand for the audience, which came just days after an […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 21, 2025 6:32 AM Three to hospital following 2-alarm fire in East York       Three people are in the hospital after a two-alarm fire broke out at a commercial business connected to a residence in East York. Toronto Fire Services were dispatched to 834 Pape Avenue, near Danforth Avenue, just after 5 a.m. on Wednesday for a commercial/industrial incident. A spokesperson said crews arrived to heavy fire coming from […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 21, 2025 5:51 AM Bassitt dominates, Santander goes yard as Blue Jays shut out Padres 3-0       Designated hitter Anthony Santander launched a two-run bomb as the Toronto Blue Jays shut out the San Diego Padres 3-0 on Tuesday. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., opened scoring with a solo shot in the first inning for Toronto (23-24). Santander's homer also scored Alejandro Kirk. Guerrero and Santander are now tied with Daulton Varsho for most […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 21, 2025 5:40 AM Leafs' Auston Matthews says he dealt with lingering injury all season       This past season was a disappointing one for Auston Matthews in his first year as captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Matthews played 67 games and was known to be dealing with an injury. He had 33 goals and 78 points, after scoring 69 goals the year before, and struggled with three goals and 11 points in the […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, May 21, 2025 11:21 AM 'One nightmare to another' :  Bellefeuille's lawyer calls out absence of evidence, motive in cop killing       Bellefeuille is on trial for first-degree murder in the killing of Sgt. Eric Mueller, and attempted murder of two officers.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, May 21, 2025 11:05 AM Hersh: New security measures at Ottawa City Hall are excessive       Councillors should reconsider the measures coming into effect May 26, which will make City Hall a less welcoming place.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, May 21, 2025 10:44 AM Rebecca Leslie continues her emergence as Ottawa Charge's hometown sparkplug       A former fan in the stands, Leslie is now delivering defining moments for her hometown team on the biggest stage

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, May 21, 2025 8:41 AM Modern living: Kitchen reset a fresh start for Chrysalis House        Everyone knows the heart of the home is the kitchen. It's where meals are prepared, children are fed and conversations take place over a steaming cup of tea.  For the women and gender-diverse individuals living at Chrysalis House, a safe and secure 25-bed shelter in Western Ottawa, it's also a social gathering place. But after […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, May 21, 2025 7:00 AM Today's letters: Ottawa doesn't need the proposed 'bubble bylaw' targeting 'nuisance' protests       Wednesday, May 21: It worth asking if protesting itself would become the target, a reader says. Have you say by emailing letters@ottawacitizen.com

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, May 21, 2025 4:00 AM Hum: Grey's Social Eatery serves familiar, well-made fare in attractive surroundings       Opened in April, the new restaurant replaces Blue Cactus Bar and Grill on a prime ByWard Market corner.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, May 21, 2025 4:00 AM Everything you need to know about the royal visit to Ottawa       King Charles III is coming to Ottawa to give a speech from the throne. Where can locals best catch a glimpse of the King in person?

Windsor Star Wednesday, May 21, 2025 11:10 AM 'Stranger in your child's bedroom' — Windsor advocates see spike in online abuse       Crimes related to online sexual exploitation and peer violence targeting young victims in Windsor and Essex County are on the rise, according to new data from a local youth support and advocacy organization. "Sexual abuse or sexual assault is still the majority of our cases which are referred to us," said Nila Das, executive director […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, May 21, 2025 10:43 AM Michigan roundup: Tigers get catcher Rogers back from injury list       The Detroit Tigers got a little healthier. Detroit welcomed back catcher Jake Rogers prior to the team's 5-4 road win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday. The 30-year-old Rogers had been sidelined since April 8 with left oblique tightness. Known for his strong defensive game, Rogers, who appeared in 209 games for the team […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, May 21, 2025 10:33 AM 'We're very happy' — Essex County vintners toast Ontario's big spend on alcohol       Ontario's plan to pour hundreds of millions of dollars into the province's alcohol sector is drawing praise from Essex County winemakers, who say the investment could help expand local production and tourism. "We're very happy," said Jean Qian, owner of Vivace Estate Winery in Amherstburg, one of the region's oldest vineyards. "This support will help […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, May 21, 2025 10:21 AM McHappy Days — Windsor McDonald's among Top 3 fundraisers in Canada       Local McDonald's franchisee Jason Trussell is being recognized as one of the Top 3 fundraisers across Canada in support of Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Houses in Windsor and London. Raising nearly a quarter-million dollars this year is surely impressive — but there remain loftier targets to aspire to. "Our goal is to be No. […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, May 21, 2025 9:10 AM Use-of-force expert testifies for defence at OPP officer's manslaughter trial       A use-of-force expert testified at the trial of a Chatham-Kent OPP officer who shot a man while responding to theft of $40 of gas

Windsor Star Wednesday, May 21, 2025 9:00 AM 'Silent … far too long': Tory MPP speaks out on Chatham landfill expansion plan       CHATHAM-KENT — A local MPP is speaking out in response to public anger over his silence on a government bill that could lift an environmental assessment requirement for a controversial Dresden landfill expansion plan. On social media, Steve Pinsonneault (PC — Lambton-Kent-Middlesex) said he wanted to talk about an issue in his riding "that I've […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, May 21, 2025 8:37 AM Burnout, speeding — Windsor motorists face stunt driving charges in LaSalle       LaSalle police charged two Windsor men with stunt driving following two separate recent incidents. A LaSalle patrol sergeant stopped a vehicle on Front Road Saturday at 9 p.m., after clocking it at more than twice the speed limit. Police allege the 26-year-old driver was travelling at 110 kilometres per hour in a 50 km/h zone. […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, May 21, 2025 8:35 AM Hockey Canada trial: NHLer recalls woman 'taunting' players in London hotel room       A member of Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team testified he was "never worried" about the woman at the centre of the sexual assault trial involving five of his teammates

Windsor Star Wednesday, May 21, 2025 7:00 AM Opinion: Amid trade war, we must protect, defend Canada's health care system       By: Dr. Andriy Katyukha "In the United States, health care is a big business; in Canada, it's a right." Prime Minister Mark Carney's words became a rallying cry for Canadians, but they may become a target of U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to "equalize" our trade partnership. When Canada signed the North American Free Trade […]

The Province Wednesday, May 21, 2025 9:33 AM Condo Smarts: Commercial strata lots not based on one vote per unit       They are proportional to the size of your strata lot

Ottawa Sun Wednesday, May 21, 2025 4:00 AM YOU SAID IT: Good for Canadian Tire       Wednesday, May 21: Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, May 21, 2025 11:00 AM Roughrider training camp: Another Super Mario, and he's on the cutting edge       "I like to cut hair. I want to be a barber when I'm done with football."

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, May 21, 2025 8:00 AM Tank: What would Sask. to-do list look like if Conservatives had won?       If the Conservatives had won last month's election, the list of policy suggestions from Saskatchewan would have looked very different.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, May 21, 2025 7:30 AM Opinion: U of S fudged facts on plans for Lutheran seminary demolition       The University of Saskatchewan is misrepresenting key elements in arriving at the decision to tear down the former Lutheran seminary building on campus.

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, May 21, 2025 11:11 AM Rider Rumblings Ep 161: Roughriders pre-season preview       Episode 161 of the podcast previews the Saskatchewan Roughriders upcoming CFL pre-season game on Saturday against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, May 21, 2025 9:21 AM Western premiers meet in Yellowknife to discuss trade, energy and Arctic security       Premiers from Western Canada are to meet on Wednesday to kick off a two-day conference in Yellowknife.

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, May 21, 2025 9:20 AM Canadians have more trust in Carney than Trudeau: poll       Canadians have more trust in Prime Minister Mark Carney now than they did in former prime minister Justin Trudeau after he was first elected, a new poll suggests.

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, May 21, 2025 9:20 AM G7 finance ministers will discuss global economy, Ukraine at Banff summit       Top economic officials from the G7 are gathering for a full day of closed-door discussions in Banff, Alta., to examine pressing topics including the global economy and the war in Ukraine.

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, May 21, 2025 9:19 AM Union head says the Carney government needs to regain public servants' trust       The head of one of Canada's largest federal unions says the federal government needs to focus on repairing the relationship between public servants and management.

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, May 21, 2025 9:18 AM Eby ends Downtown Eastside consultancy contract that came under fire       British Columbia Premier David Eby has terminated a consultancy contract to improve conditions in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside that came under fire from critics, who called it a political favour that lacked transparency.

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, May 21, 2025 9:17 AM Trump says Canada wants to join his Golden Dome missile defence program       US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday aspects of his plan for a "Golden Dome" missile defence shield and said "it automatically makes sense" for Canada to be involved.

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, May 21, 2025 5:09 AM Going with the flow creates renewable energy       Could the water flowing from your tap also power the creation of electricity? In a word, yes. For the past ten years, Halifax Water in Nova Scotia has been doing just that by creating clean, renewable energy via an in-line turbine added to its water system infrastructure.

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, May 21, 2025 5:09 AM Feather forensics offers a way to root out poachers       Chemical analysis of a bird's feathers offers a reliable way to tell whether it was captive-born or wild-caught.

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, May 21, 2025 5:09 AM Will we miss the big picture on Canada's food crisis?       All government contracts should have a mandated minimum of local procurement: from hospitals to prisons and military cafeterias.

Calgary Herald Wednesday, May 21, 2025 11:44 AM G7 countries discuss tariffs on low-value chinese products       Canadian Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said Group of Seven countries have started discussing tariffs on oversupplied, low-value Chinese products. In a news conference on Tuesday opening a meeting of G-7 finance chiefs in Banff, Alberta, Champagne said the agenda will include talks on how the countries can coordinate their actions and tackle issues around overcapacity […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, May 21, 2025 9:01 AM 'I was always a searcher': Jackson and the Janks to bring New Orleans inspired 'garage gospel' to Calgary       In his early 20s, Jackson Lynch decided he needed to live in New Orleans if he wanted to make a go of a music career. It wasn't as if he was living in the boonies before that. He was a New Yorker who would attend all-ages, hardcore punk shows in the underground clubs of the […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, May 21, 2025 8:14 AM Preview: Actor finds inspiration in fearlessness of young female characters, Elle and Dorothy       Kelsey Verzotti is legally brunette. To play the heroines of Anne of Green Gables and Legally Blonde, Verzotti has had to rely on wigs. For the Maritime orphan in Anne of Green Gables, which she played last summer, Verzotti donned the girl's trademark red pigtails, and for Elle Woods, the heroine of Legally Blonde, whom […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, May 21, 2025 8:02 AM Review: Vertigo solves complex mystery of Da Vinci Code with technical wizardry       It's all the technical wizardry Vertigo Theatre brings to its production of The Da Vinci Code that makes it such a compelling experience. The adaptation of Dan Brown's 2003 bestselling novel is decidedly cinematic. The action jumps from the Louvre in Paris to several churches, an estate and even an airplane, but more importantly, the […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, May 21, 2025 7:00 AM FLAMES RETOOL TRACKER: Jonathan Huberdeau's new-look year offers encouraging signs       High-paid forward changed approach to focus on improving his all-around game for the Flames

Calgary Sun Wednesday, May 21, 2025 7:01 AM Letters May 21, 2025: 'The rest of the year will just bring more of the same.'       SAME OLD, SAME OLD To update and paraphrase the late Pierre Trudeau, "Welcome to the rest of 2025." PM Mark Carney has a new cabinet comprised in large part of recycled, tired, old Justin Trudeau ministers. At least he attempted to make it look refreshed by giving them new portfolios to mess up. Note also, […]

Calgary Sun Wednesday, May 21, 2025 7:00 AM MOIR: Don't stop now — Smith government should enact more health-care reform       The Smith government has not shied away from reform. It's reorganized one of province's largest employers (Alberta Health Services) with the goal of improving health-care delivery.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, May 21, 2025 9:58 AM The Home Front: Redefining modular homes with steel, style and speedy custom builds       Supermod's design-forward homes look anything but prefab

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, May 21, 2025 9:00 AM Vancouver actor Ricky He adds romantic comedy role to his resume       One of the stars of the TV series From and East Van native says Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai practices help keep anxiety in check as he navigates uncertain business

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, May 21, 2025 9:00 AM What's going on at the PNE this summer? Find out here       Hastings Park Fairgrounds will feature everything from SuperDogs and 4-H Clubs to concerts and acrobats this summer

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, May 21, 2025 9:00 AM Can your home be its own power plant? B.C. Hydro wants to find out       One backup battery can power a home during a power outage, but B.C. Hydro reckons dozens of them linked with sophisticated technology as a 'virtual power plant' can help shave off peak power demands for whole neighbourhoods.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, May 21, 2025 9:00 AM Vancouver's opulent CURV tower gets away with switching out of below-market housing       Douglas Todd: For the price of one penthouse suite, developers behind the tallest tower in Vancouver are getting out of their vow to include below-market apartments in their grand design.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, May 21, 2025 9:00 AM 7-Eleven to pay $907,000 to injured B.C. customer who offered to settle for $125,000       A B.C. Supreme Court judge doubles a woman's court costs under a rule that's intended to encourage pretrial settlements

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, May 21, 2025 9:00 AM Mark Madryga vs. Kristi Gordon: How Global B.C.'s top two meteorologists disagree on climate change       Pete McMartin: Mark Madryga and Kristi Gordon may share weather forecasting duties on Global News but they don't share the same views on climate change