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Wednesday, May 28, 2025 3:48 PM Uber expands service B.C. wide, but says rides subject to driver availability       The company said Wednesday that while the app will be available everywhere in B.C., rides will only be available in areas where drivers have signed on to provide service.

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 3:44 PM Woman in coma after break-in at Beanie Babies billionaire's home       It's alleged the intruder 'violently' beat a woman in the home before barricading himself in an upstairs bathroom.

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 3:42 PM Canada's agricultural minister weighs in on B.C. ostrich farm, U.S. political interest       Minister Heath MacDonald said the government is in a process with the CFIA and all the facts are being taken into consideration when it comes to the fate of the birds.

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 3:38 PM More Canadian youth are taking on debt — and low wages mean many can't pay       There's a rising number of youth aged 18 to 25 who are missing debt payments as they struggle with the cost of living combined with low wages at new jobs.

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 3:35 PM Jets captain Lowry likely to miss start of next season after undergoing hip surgery       The 32-year-old Lowry, who has played his entire career with the Jets, is set to enter the final season of a five-year, US$16.25-million contract.

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 3:30 PM Kevin Costner sued by 'Horizon' stunt double over 'unscripted' rape scene       According to the plaintiff, during filming Costner told her to 'lay down' in a wagon while he directed the male actor to 'repeatedly perform a violent simulated rape.'

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 3:15 PM Edmonton Oilers winger Zach Hyman 'most likely done' for the playoffs after Game 4 injury       Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch said winger Zach Hyman, 32, was set have surgery and is "most likely done" for the playoffs after getting injured in Game 4.

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 3:09 PM New COVID-19 variant sees rise in cases in some countries. Here's where       Airport screening in the United States has detected the new variant in travelers arriving from those regions to destinations in California, Washington state, Virginia and New York.

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 3:02 PM Alberta policies have dampened investor confidence in renewables: report       A new report from the Pembina Institute says provincial government's policies towards renewable energy have weakened investors confidence in the industry in Alberta.

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 2:55 PM Andrew and Tristan Tate face rape, human trafficking charges in U.K.       Andrew Tate faces 10 charges related to three women that include rape, actual bodily harm, human trafficking and controlling prostitution for gain.

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 28, 2025 3:01 PM Poilievre finds himself a spectator as debate gets underway in Parliament       OTTAWA — Pierre Poilievre is in the unfamiliar position of watching the House of Commons as it gets underway today, instead of participating in the debate as he did for more than 20 years. In a press conference held just before the first question period of this new Parliament began today, the Conservative leader told […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 28, 2025 2:38 PM Canada Soccer reports 2024 loss of $4M, looks to eliminate deficit in 2026       Canada Soccer reported a loss of $4 million in 2024, up from $2.5 million the year before. The deficit is just under the $4.2 million the governing body had projected in early 2024. The gap was covered by cash reserves, of which Canada Soccer now has $5.9 million remaining. "Better than projected but we all […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 28, 2025 2:24 PM Tenant group pushes for climate protections in report highlighting extreme heat risks       A Canadian tenant advocacy group says nearly half the renters they surveyed don't have air conditioning, as they press for protections from climate-fuelled extreme heat. A report released by ACORN Canada says affordability was cited as the main barrier to access among the 44 per cent of surveyed tenants who don't have air conditioning. The […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 28, 2025 1:25 PM Judge quickly rejects mistrial request at Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial       NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge immediately rejected a defense request for a mistrial on Wednesday at the sex trafficking trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs, after his attorneys said prosecutors tried to imply to a jury that the music mogul interfered with the investigation into rapper Kid Cudi's firebombed Porsche in 2012. Although such […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 28, 2025 12:57 PM Oilers' Zach Hyman likely out for the season: Knoblauch       The Edmonton Oilers will have to continue their playoff drive without a key player. Zach Hyman will have surgery Wednesday and is likely out for the season after suffering an upper-body injury in Tuesday's Game 4 win over the Dallas Stars, coach Kris Knoblauch announced Wednesday. Hyman left midway through the first period of Edmonton's 4-1 victory over Dallas that […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 28, 2025 12:36 PM Tate brothers face rape and trafficking charges in the UK       LONDON (AP) — Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate have been charged in Britain with rape and other crimes, prosecutors said Wednesday. The charges were authorized in January last year and news media at the time reported on arrest warrants issued against the Tates, dual U.S. and British citizens who moved to Romania in 2016. […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 28, 2025 12:29 PM A new variant of COVID-19 may be driving up cases in some parts of the world, WHO says       COVID-19 cases are rising again as a new variant begins to circulate in some parts of the world. The World Health Organization said Wednesday the rise in cases is primarily in the eastern Mediterranean, Southeast Asia and western Pacific regions. Airport screening in the United States has detected the new variant in travelers arriving from […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 28, 2025 12:19 PM Experts say royal visit was meant to send a message to Trump — and to London       OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney meant to send a message to U.S. President Donald Trump by inviting King Charles to Ottawa this week, foreign policy experts say — but Trump may not have been the only target audience. Multiple experts in foreign policy say they're convinced Carney arranged the whirlwind royal visit to reaffirm […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 28, 2025 12:09 PM Canadian Medical Association to challenge Alberta gender-affirming healthcare bill in court       Alberta's Bill 26, which directs doctors on how to deliver gender-affirming care to minors in the province, is in the spotlight one again.

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 28, 2025 11:56 AM Michael Cera and Wes Anderson were destined to make a movie together       CANNES, France (AP) — When Michael Cera was announced as joining the cast of a Wes Anderson movie for the first time, the prevailing response was: Hadn't he already been in a Wes Anderson movie? So seemingly aligned in sensibility and style are Cera and Anderson that you could easily imagine a whole fake filmography. […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 28, 2025 11:54 AM Girl, 9, struck by a vehicle in Toronto's Weston neighbourhood       A young girl was injured after she was struck by a vehicle in Toronto's Weston neighbourhood on Wednesday morning. Toronto police said the incident happened just before 9 a.m. in the Pine Street and Lawrence Avenue West area near Jane Street. A nine-year-old girl was struck by the driver of a vehicle at the intersection. […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 28, 2025 11:47 AM Dolly Parton leans on her faith after losing husband of nearly 60 years       NEW YORK (AP) — Dolly Parton's angelic voice floated throughout her first gospel album in 1971 with songs like "I Believe," "Lord Hold My Hand" and the album's title track, "Golden Streets of Glory." The entertainment icon says the same steadfast faith that inspired those hymns have anchored her throughout her grief following the death […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 28, 2025 11:42 AM Wildfires rage across Manitoba, city of Flin Flon on verge of evacuation       WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says widespread wildfires have the city of Flin Flon on the verge of evacuation while officials work to find places to put thousands more possible evacuees. The city's 5,000 residents were told Tuesday to be ready to flee at a moment's notice. Hospital patients are being moved to safety. […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 28, 2025 11:36 AM S&P/TSX composite falls, U.S. markets and commodities also down       TORONTO — Canada's main stock index and several of its U.S. counterparts slid in late-morning trading as commodities also ticked down. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 21.14 points at 26,247.86. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 212 points at 42,260.02. The S&P 500 index was down 12 points at 5,909.54, […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 28, 2025 11:34 AM Mexican president invited but undecided on attending G7 summit in Alberta       OTTAWA — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday Canada has invited her to attend the G7 leaders' summit next month in Alberta but she hasn't decided yet if she'll attend. At her morning press briefing, Sheinbaum said Prime Minister Mark Carney extended the invitation to the upcoming summit in Kananaskis, Alta. in their first call, […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, May 28, 2025 3:00 PM Frith: Will Ottawa choose to be a capital of culture or a city that forgets itself?       From 1870s brick homes to post-war bungalows, we already have a housing stock that works. But people need to relearn how to fix the homes they live in, writes Josiah Frith.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, May 28, 2025 2:02 PM OCDSB 'almost didn't make payroll' as it struggles with budget deficits       Ottawa's largest school board is under provincial investigation while it grapples making 'tough' cuts to next year's budget.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, May 28, 2025 11:49 AM Police arrest 11 protesters at CANSEC military trade show       The OPS said the demonstrators were arrested for "mischief and assaulting police."

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, May 28, 2025 11:42 AM Ottawa weather: Summery weather makes a move into the capital       The long-term outlook is for warm, but not oppressive temperatures, in Ottawa over the coming weeks.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, May 28, 2025 11:00 AM Ottawa charities say federal grants to hire summer students have dried up       "It wasn't on the radar that they would say no. They never said no before. We got nothing."

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, May 28, 2025 11:00 AM Abdulla: In times of division, pluralism is the right medicine       I'm a family physician. But outside the exam room, I see something spreading that medicine alone can't fix: polarization.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, May 28, 2025 10:39 AM Business damaged in fire on Hunt Club Road       Ottawa firefighters received the call at around 2 a.m. Wednesday morning.

Windsor Star Wednesday, May 28, 2025 3:01 PM Stellantis names Italian car executive Antonio Filosa its new CEO       MILAN — Stellantis, the world's fourth-largest carmaker, named Italian auto executive Antonio Filosa as its new chief executive officer Wednesday, replacing Carlos Tavares, who resigned under pressure last year. Filosa, who is currently Stellantis' chief operating officer for the Americas and chief quality officer, takes the post effective June 23, when he is expected to […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, May 28, 2025 3:00 PM Trump administration orders Michigan coal plant to stay open       By: The Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. Energy Department ordered a Michigan coal-fired power plant to remain open, at least until late August, citing possible electricity shortfalls in the central U.S. State regulators immediately fired back, saying it's unnecessary to keep Consumers Energy's J.H. Campbell plant open. It was supposed to close May […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, May 28, 2025 2:59 PM Essex County celebrates accessibility with flag-raising       Essex County raised the issue of accessibility Monday as it ran a locally designed flag up the flagpole at Essex County Civic and Education Centre in Essex.  The flag-raising marks National AccessAbility Week from May 25-31.  Designed by Kristine Verbeek of K Design Studio in Kingsville the flag features the word "Accessibility" under a stylized figure […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, May 28, 2025 2:28 PM Emotional rally supports remaining Windsor Hudson's Bay workers before store shutters       Just days before the Windsor Hudson's Bay store is expected to permanently shutter, Unifor held an emotional rally in solidarity with the remaining workers. The department store — a fixture at Devonshire Mall since 1970 — is scheduled to close its doors for good at day's end Saturday, according to Unifor Local 240 president Jodi […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, May 28, 2025 11:54 AM Hockey Canada trial: Michael McLeod recalls for police 'weird' night of sex       Michael McLeod told the police officer the entire situation that played out in his hotel room was "weird."

Windsor Star Wednesday, May 28, 2025 10:58 AM Precision Stamping fined $75,000 for workplace injury       Tecumseh-based Precision Stamping was fined $75,000 after pleading guilty to a workplace injury that left a worker critically injured. The incident took place November 28, 2022 when the worker got pinched between two metal racks due to a forklift collision. The quality technician was inspecting previously stamped metal parts between the racks when a forklift […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, May 28, 2025 10:54 AM Bienvenue chez nous, bienvenue chez vous welcomes newcomers to Windsor       Newcomers received a warm welcome and plenty of information on what the Windsor community has to offer during the second annual Bienvenue chez nous, bienvenue chez vous! Francophone community day. The event, which aims to promote the contribution of newcomers to the community and French-language education, was held Saturday on the grounds of College Boreal.  "The […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, May 28, 2025 10:32 AM Windsor police investigating stolen truck packed with $100K worth of liquor       Windsor police are investigating after a truckload packed with $100,000 worth of liquor was stolen from a facility in Windsor. Police said the suspects broke into a fenced-in facility located in the 3300 block of Devon Drive shortly before 9 p.m. on May 17, 2025. A semi-tractor trailer loaded with more than 1,000 boxes of […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, May 28, 2025 10:11 AM SWOSSAA roundup: Saints secure SWOSSAA baseball title for first time since 2016       TECUMSEH – The St. Anne Saints are following an old path that led to gold. The Saints claimed the SWOSSAA baseball title on Tuesday with a 5-1 win over the Wallaceburg Tartans at Lacasse Park. The last time the Saints claimed WECSSAA and SWOSSAA titles in the same season was 2016 and the club would […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, May 28, 2025 9:32 AM Windsor sees jump in missed mortgage payments — but not as bad as rest of Ontario       With economic uncertainty created by a trade war and a slowing electric-vehicle transition in the auto sector, the Windsor area is seeing a jump in mortgage holders unable to make their monthly payments. But the local six-per-cent hike in delinquent mortgages of 90-plus days since the beginning of 2024 pales in comparison to the 71.5 […]

The Province Wednesday, May 28, 2025 9:55 AM Condo Smarts: Strata should engage with owner to address pet's bad behaviour       'One of the dogs recently escaped its backyard and attacked a neighbour's dog'

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, May 28, 2025 2:53 PM Zary: Sask. tournament golf season truly arrives with MNP Open       "It's kind of like the Masters, the first really major tournament of the year, and it brings everybody together, from pros and amateurs."

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, May 28, 2025 3:16 PM Suspicious package in Canora, Sask. prompts evacuations, lockdowns       Police are asking members of the public to avoid the town's Main Street between 2nd Avenue and 3rd Avenue.

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, May 28, 2025 1:34 PM Saskatchewan Roughriders hopefuls have one final chance to make CFL team       Head coach Corey Mace: 'The evaluation, it never stops, even to how they keep their locker.'

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, May 28, 2025 9:06 AM Letters: Saskatchewan education undervalues school band programs       Letter writers are concerned about cuts to local programs and natural gas development that could reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, May 28, 2025 8:00 AM Balgonie man given nine-year prison sentence for drug trade crimes       More than two kilograms of fentanyl was found in a safe at the Balgonie home where Mathew McDonald was living at the time of his July 2022 arrest.

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, May 28, 2025 9:51 AM Ontario promises to amend mining bill, add Indigenous economic zones amid First Nations uproar       Premier Doug Ford's government is set to capitulate to some First Nation demands on a controversial mining bill, though it will not kill the proposed law outright, The Canadian Press has learned.

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, May 28, 2025 9:50 AM Parliament gets back to work with a new prime minister and new faces       Parliament gets back to work on Wednesday with a new Speaker, a new prime minister and plenty of new faces in the House of Commons.

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, May 28, 2025 9:46 AM Britain's biggest water firm slapped with record fine over sewage and dividends       Britain's biggest water company was fined almost 123 million pounds ($166 million) on Wednesday for releasing sewage into rivers and streams while paying dividends to its shareholders.

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, May 28, 2025 9:30 AM Warm summer forecasted as droughts and wildfire risks loom: Weather Network       Canadians longing for sunshine and warmth will likely be pleased by a summer forecast that has an abundance of both, says Weather Network meteorologist Doug Gillham, but he cautioned the season "will highlight that you can get too much of a good thing."

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, May 28, 2025 9:29 AM Defence minister will address industry as Canada eyes new European partnership       Just a day after the Liberal government confirmed plans to join a major European defence procurement pact, Defence Minister David McGuinty is set to deliver a state-of-the-union style speech to defence industry representatives.

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, May 28, 2025 9:27 AM Canada Post, union to return to bargaining table as OT ban continues       Canada Post and the union representing 55,000 of its workers are set to head back to the bargaining table as an overtime ban remains in effect.

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, May 28, 2025 9:26 AM Two men convicted after migrants froze to death on Canada-US border will be sentenced       Two men are to be sentenced today for their role in a human smuggling operation that saw a family of four freeze to death on the Canada-US border south of Winnipeg.

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, May 28, 2025 9:24 AM Lawsuits seek to hold fossil fuel companies responsible for climate change. Here's a look at some       A German court is expected to rule Wednesday in a landmark climate lawsuit brought by a Peruvian farmer against energy company RWE that claims global warming fueled by the firm's historical greenhouse gas emissions puts his home at risk.

Calgary Herald Wednesday, May 28, 2025 3:44 PM Hotter, drier than average summer forecast for Alberta, says Environment Canada meteorologist       Most of the country is looking at above-average temperatures this summer, continuing a climate-change-induced warming trend Canada has seen over the past three decades that's faster than the global rate

Calgary Herald Wednesday, May 28, 2025 2:28 PM Calgary Construction Association partners with CBE for 'Adopt a Shop' school pilot       Through the program, local construction firms will provide middle and high-school students in shop programs with hands-on learning and exposure to professional industries.

Calgary Herald Wednesday, May 28, 2025 1:54 PM Calgary Refugee Health Clinic secures funding for next two years       The donation from the Calgary Health Foundation, made possible by corporate and community donors, comes less than a year after the clinic announced it would close if funding wasn't secured

Calgary Herald Wednesday, May 28, 2025 10:16 AM Things to do in Calgary in June: Lilac Festival | Zoo Brew | Calgary Farmyard       There is no shortage of things to do in Calgary. Here are highlights from local events in and around the city. Check out our full events listings for more. Lilac Festival View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lilac Festival Calgary (@lilacfestyyc) This free, one-day event takes over 4th Street showcasing musical performances, […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, May 28, 2025 9:56 AM Calgary police ask for help to identify sexual assault suspect in attack at hotel       Victim sexually assaulted multiple times at hotel before suspect fled with cash and her cellphone

Calgary Herald Wednesday, May 28, 2025 8:09 AM Ford: Fifty years hasn't dulled the memory of school shooting       The Brampton killer was carrying legally purchased guns — one was a birthday present — and was a law-abiding teenager until he killed without concern or mercy

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, May 28, 2025 3:39 PM Two men found guilty for selling edibles outside Vancouver SkyTrain station       Many of the weed products seized by police were packaged in bags or wrappers that mimicked the designs and logos of popular snacks such as Oreos, Sour Patch Kids and Chips Ahoy.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, May 28, 2025 3:04 PM Vancouver concerts: Chan Centre's new season includes Grammy winners Esperanza Spalding, Arooj Aftab, Natalia Lafourcade       New three-tired membership model will help increase engagement and a sense of community among members

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, May 28, 2025 2:00 PM Beauty Buzz: The 3 best beauty products we tried this week from Dyson, Hermes and Bubble       These are the 3 best beauty products we tried this week

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, May 28, 2025 10:58 AM Warm summer forecast for B.C.'s South Coast, while Interior bakes, sparking wildfire, drought concerns: Weather Network       The Weather Network predicts lower-than-normal rainfall for much of Western Canada this summer.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, May 28, 2025 9:32 AM The Home Front: Studio Roslyn's new creative hub in vibrant Mount Pleasant       Interior designers Kate Snyder and Jessica MacDonald have opened a spectacular new studio space

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, May 28, 2025 9:00 AM From bathtub gin to Instagram: 5 speakeasies to check out in Vancouver       The contemporary speakeasy is a "hidden" drinking establishment with elderflower-infused cocktails promoted by social-media influencers

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, May 28, 2025 9:00 AM B.C. says no to request for more exemptions to short-term rental restrictions       The B.C. Real Estate Association has raised concerns about a lack of space for film workers as well as patients travelling for health care.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, May 28, 2025 9:00 AM Traffic alert: Highway 1 to close at night from Lytton to Spences Bridge for bridge work       Overnight closures are scheduled to start at 7 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday and again next Tuesday

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, May 28, 2025 9:00 AM B.C. graduates celebrate with rituals full of promise, and sometimes peril       It's grad season, and fire authorities are warning about the dangers of bonfires, urging young people to stay away.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, May 28, 2025 9:00 AM Lions Bay responds to landslide lawsuit, denies victims' family and neighbours suffered harm       David and Barbara Enns were killed on Dec. 14 when a debris flow cascaded down the Battani Creek ravine and swept away their house