May 09, 18:00

Friday, May 9, 2025 5:52 PM Archbishop of Quebec says he expects Pope Leo will continue Indigenous reconciliation work       The Archbishop of Quebec says he expects Pope Leo will continue to work on reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. Cardinal Gerald Lacroix called the word "reconciliation" very important for any pastor. He shared his thoughts on Friday on the election of the first U.S.-born pope, Cardinal Robert Prevost. The late Pope Francis made history in 2022 when he...

Friday, May 9, 2025 5:22 PM Investigation finds Alberta government non-compliant with freedom of information laws       A new report from Alberta's information and privacy commissioner has chastised the provincial government for "wrongfully" denying freedom of information requests.

Friday, May 9, 2025 4:49 PM U.S. embassy in Ukraine warns of 'significant' air attack in coming days       The alert for Kyiv was issued a day after U.S. President Donald Trump repeated his call for a 30-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia.

Friday, May 9, 2025 4:47 PM Mexico sues Google for renaming Gulf of Mexico as 'Gulf of America'       Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum had previously threatened Google with a lawsuit over the relabelling of the Gulf of Mexico.

Friday, May 9, 2025 4:44 PM 'Policing in Nunavik is broken': Inuit group wants change after latest fatal shooting       The shooting by the Nunavik Police Service is the second officer-involved death in the northern region since November.

Friday, May 9, 2025 4:40 PM 21-year-old charged in 2 separate murders in Vancouver, Surrey       A suspect has been charged in connection with two separate murders in Vancouver and Surrey. Police do not think the murders were connected.

Friday, May 9, 2025 4:36 PM Nova Scotia expanding STI home testing to include HIV screening       Nova Scotia Health is expanding its STI home-testing kit program to include HIV screening. It has been offering chlamydia and gonorrhea testing since last summer.

Friday, May 9, 2025 4:06 PM Ontario First Nation seeks emergency relief in Federal Court over water crisis       Pikangikum First Nation submitted a motion asking the court to compel the government to provide the emergency funds to deliver adequate water and sanitation to the community.

Friday, May 9, 2025 4:03 PM Hearing in September on whether Quebec daycare crash accused is high-risk offender       The former bus driver was found not criminally responsible after the judge found that the accused was likely in psychosis when he crashed the bus into the daycare in 2023.

Friday, May 9, 2025 3:55 PM Confirmed cases of measles in Alberta now at 326, continue to rise       The number of confirmed cases of measles in Alberta has now reached 326 with 97 of them in children under 5 years of age and three people in intensive care.

CityNews Toronto Friday, May 9, 2025 5:53 PM Judge rules sex assault trial for Scarborough councillor can proceed       The sexual assault trial of Toronto City Councillor Michael Thompson will proceed after the defence raised the possibility of a mistrial. Thompson is facing two counts of sexual assault for allegedly inappropriately touching two women during a Canada Day weekend gathering at a Muskoka cottage in 2022. During cross-examination on Thursday, defence lawyer Leora Shemesh […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, May 9, 2025 4:49 PM Liam and Olivia dominate – again – with top baby names for a sixth year in a row       WASHINGTON (AP) — Liam and Olivia dominate. Still. The two names have, for a sixth year together, topped the list of names for babies born in the U.S. in 2024. The Social Security Administration annually tracks the names given to girls and boys in each state, with names dating back to 1880. In time for […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, May 9, 2025 3:49 PM Hudson's Bay garnered 17 bids in process to find new owner for retailer, assets: docs       A new court filing shows a process meant to find a new owner for Hudson's Bay and its assets has yielded 17 bids. A report filed Friday by Alvarez & Marsal, a court monitoring firm guiding Canada's oldest company through creditor protection, does not name the bidders but says the offers were made after it […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, May 9, 2025 3:31 PM Liberal candidate says judicial recount ordered in Ontario riding he narrowly lost       OTTAWA — A Liberal candidate who lost to his Conservative rival by just 77 votes in the federal election says his request for a judicial recount has been granted. Irek Kusmierczyk, the Liberal incumbent in Windsor—Tecumseh—Lakeshore, argues in a social media post today that several ballots were "wrongly rejected." He says that the Ontario Superior […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, May 9, 2025 3:05 PM Mexico sues Google for labeling Gulf of Mexico as 'Gulf of America'       MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico has sued tech giant Google over its labelling of the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America, a change made by U.S. President Donald Trump via executive order, Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum said Friday. Sheinbaum did not provide details of the lawsuit during her daily press briefing, but said […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, May 9, 2025 2:47 PM Filipino BC confirms identities of all 11 people killed in Vancouver festival attack       VANCOUVER — The group that organized the Lapu Lapu Day festival where 11 people were killed last month has released the names of the dead. Filipino BC says in a social media post that its members honour the lives lost in the tragedy and hold their families close in their thoughts. "May their memory live […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, May 9, 2025 2:45 PM Whitby ride-share driver charged for allegedly sexually assaulting customer       A ride-share driver from Whitby has been arrested after allegedly sexually assaulting a customer while on duty. Durham police say on May 3, they concluded an investigation into an alleged sexual assault. It's alleged a ride-share driver picked up the victim in a red Mitsubishi SUV with the Ontario licence plate CZKL 975. While the […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, May 9, 2025 2:28 PM German Holocaust survivor Margot Friedländer dies at age 103       BERLIN (AP) — Margot Friedländer, a German Jew who survived the Theresienstadt concentration camp and became a high-profile witness to Nazi persecution in her final years, died Friday. She was 103. Her death was announced by the Margot Friedländer Foundation in Berlin on its website. Details about where she died, as well as the cause […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, May 9, 2025 2:23 PM Pesticides, rats and mould: Canada's migrant workers exposed to 'unsafe and undignified' conditions, new report says       Migrant agricultural workers in Canada are calling on the federal government to raise the bar on "dirty" and "inhumane" living conditions which they say are "not meant for humans," according to a new report. The findings were released in a guidance document on Friday by a group of 29 academics and advocates from across Canada […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, May 9, 2025 2:22 PM Pentagon directs military to pull library books that address diversity, anti-racism, gender issues       WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has ordered all military leaders and commands to pull and review all of their library books that address diversity, anti-racism or gender issues by May 21, according to a memo issued to the force on Friday. It is the broadest and most detailed directive so far on Defense Secretary Pete […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, May 9, 2025 1:38 PM Suspect wanted in TMU hit-and-run that injured 5 arrested in separate road rage incident       A 23-year-old man wanted for allegedly striking and injuring five people on a pedestrian walkway at a Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) campus in April has been arrested after police responded to a separate road rage incident weeks later. Toronto police said the victims were sitting on a bench on the downtown campus' Nelson Mandela Walk […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, May 9, 2025 1:27 PM Air traffic controllers for Newark airport briefly lose radar access again       The air traffic controllers directing planes into the Newark, New Jersey, airport lost their radar Friday morning for the second time in two weeks. The Federal Aviation Administration said the radar at the facility in Philadelphia that directs planes in and out of Newark airport went black for 90 seconds at 3:55 a.m. Friday. That's […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, May 9, 2025 1:17 PM Canadian researchers reach 'major milestone' in search for ALS treatment       Standing in an MRI control room packed with fellow ALS researchers, Dr. Lorne Zinman excitedly points to the brain scan on his phone. There's a white spot on the image, right where Bill Traynor's motor cortex is. The 70-year-old patient is lying on the MRI bed with his head inside a dome that sends focused […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, May 9, 2025 1:14 PM A 2012 video shows comments from new pope that disappoint LGBTQ activists       Pope Leo XIV, in remarks in 2012 when he was the Augustinian prior general in Chicago, made comments critical of what he called the "homosexual lifestyle" and the role of mass media in promoting acceptance of same-sex relationships that conflicted with Catholic doctrine. Reports about the 2012 comments emerged after Thursday's election of U.S. Cardinal […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, May 9, 2025 1:05 PM Prime Minister Mark Carney to unveil his new cabinet on Tuesday       Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to unveil his new cabinet at a swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall at 10:30 a.m. ET on Tuesday.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, May 9, 2025 5:09 PM Senators' playoff series was defenceman Tyler Kleven's proving ground       His post-season coming-out party has coincided with the expiration of his entry-level contract, meaning there will be negotiations this summer.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, May 9, 2025 4:55 PM Canadian soldier raped in Iraq       Sgt. Alex Esliger violated a fellow Canadian soldier, who was on her first deployment to Iraq in 2021.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, May 9, 2025 4:37 PM Juror dismissed from Bellefeuille trial after ride to court in OPP cruiser       Concerns over optics, not misconduct, led to the dismissal of a juror in the murder trial.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, May 9, 2025 1:57 PM Police seek witnesses to April 25 swarming of woman at downtown O-Train station       Ottawa police robbery detectives are seeking possible witnesses to a swarming theft on April 25 at the Rideau Street O-Train station. Police said Friday the woman was attacked at about 8 p.m. According to police, "members of the public intervened and assisted the victim," but the attackers then targeted the Good Samaritans. An OPS spokesperson […]

Ottawa Citizen Friday, May 9, 2025 1:07 PM Red-hot Ottawa Charge peaking at the right time in PWHL playoff series with Montreal Victoire       After a season of ups and downs that ended on a high, the Ottawa Charge could have adopted an eight-year-old hit by country superstar Luke Combs as its pre-game pump-up song. The Charge could have chosen Be Careful What You Wish For as its anthem when the PWHL's regular-season champion Montreal Victoire picked third-place Ottawa over […]

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

Windsor Star Friday, May 9, 2025 3:03 PM New vintage garden tour set for June in Kingsville       Garden lovers will get a chance take in a new event in Kingsville on the first weekend of summer.  The Kingsville Horticulture Society and the Arts Society of Kingsville are combining efforts to create the Kingsville Vintage Garden tour & Tea on June 21-22.  The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.  […]

Windsor Star Friday, May 9, 2025 2:54 PM Judge orders ballot recount in tight Windsor-Tecumseh-Lakeshore race       With just 77 votes separating the top two candidates in Windsor-Tecumseh-Lakeshore, a judge with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on Friday ordered an official recount of all ballots cast in that riding's tight federal race. Liberal candidate Irek Kusmierczyk, who had served as the riding's member of Parliament since 2019, applied to the court […]

Windsor Star Friday, May 9, 2025 2:47 PM Province announces new agreement with Caesars Entertainment       Windsor's top tourist attraction will retain its name and affiliation after the province and Caesars Entertainment Windsor reached a new agreement that begins in 2026.  Caesars Entertainment will remain the service provider for Caesars Windsor after coming out on top of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation's competitive procurement process.  "At a time when geopolitical […]

Windsor Star Friday, May 9, 2025 1:53 PM Windsor area housing prices remain stable despite tariff uncertainty       Trump tariff headaches continue for the local real estate market in what realtors describe as a sporadic and cautious month in April. Compared to 12 months ago, listings were up 9.5 per cent, sales down 15 per cent while the average monthly sales price ($579,910) remained about the same. "We won't move the needle until […]

Windsor Star Friday, May 9, 2025 1:47 PM Seven Windsor-Essex firms among Canada's Best Managed Companies       Seven Windsor-Essex companies have made Deloitte's 2025 list of Canada's Best Managed Companies that was released Wednesday. Earning platinum status for making the list for seven consecutive years or longer were A.V. Gauge, CenterLine (Windsor), Red Sun Farms and Mastronardi's Produce. "We are proud to have achieved this award again, it is proof of our […]

Windsor Star Friday, May 9, 2025 12:51 PM 'Pretty awful' — amid U.S. trade war, Windsor jobless rate hits pandemic levels       The promised pain from the U.S.-Canada trade war is hitting home, with the unemployed ranks in Windsor hitting levels not seen since the height of the Covid pandemic. And it could get worse. Windsor/Essex County's jobless rate jumped 1.4 basis points in April to 10.7 per cent as 3,700 more people became jobless. That brings […]

Windsor Star Friday, May 9, 2025 12:20 PM OPP search for suspect in pair of robberies in Tecumseh       Police are looking for a suspect in a pair of convenience store robberies in Tecumseh.  Officers with the Ontario Provincial Police Essex County major crime unit were called to a store in the 12000 block of Tecumseh Road on Sunday, May 4, at approximately 11:38 p.m., after a man armed with a knife demanded cash and […]

Windsor Star Friday, May 9, 2025 12:16 PM Windsor tourist's European trip takes unexpected turn after chance sighting of new Pope's Vatican debut       It was by chance that Spencer Pearson found himself in Rome during a papal conclave — and even more serendipitous that, on his final day in the city, he stood in St. Peter's Square with roughly 150,000 people as Pope Leo XIV addressed the world for the first time. "It's definitely the most historical event […]

Windsor Star Friday, May 9, 2025 12:07 PM Game on: Windsor-Essex cancer research gets $230K Play for a Cure Pro-Am boost       Windsor-Essex cancer researchers are getting a major funding boost thanks to Play for a Cure, a charity hockey tournament that helped raise $230,000 to support the fight against cancer. Money raised will go to the Cancer Research Collaboration Fund, in partnership with the Windsor-Essex Community Foundation. "Today's announcement is a testament to what our community […]

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

The Province Friday, May 9, 2025 4:34 PM Canucks: Is the door still open for goal scorer Brock Boeser?       Patrik Allvin told season ticket holders he's still hopeful they can bring the popular Canuck back. But the player has to want to come back.

The Province Friday, May 9, 2025 4:15 PM B.C. Sports Hall of Fame postpones induction gala due to slow ticket sales, escalating costs       The group, featuring Christine Sinclair, Ray Ferraro and Jim Hughson, was supposed to honoured June 4, but it will now be in October

The Province Friday, May 9, 2025 3:31 PM Tilt with Los Angeles FC 'a good test' for soaring Vancouver Whitecaps       'We're a different team this year. We're confident. ... You could say we're maybe the team with the upper hand,' says Vancouver midfielder Ali Ahmed

Regina Leader-Post Friday, May 9, 2025 5:48 PM 'Completely burnt out': Regina hospital staff raise alarm bells over worker, patient safety       A leaked letter says a lack of adequate physician coverage "has already resulted in cases where patients did not receive life-saving interventions in time."

Regina Leader-Post Friday, May 9, 2025 5:23 PM Saskatchewan wildfires 2025: What to know as the season begins and incidents escalate       With fire bans already stacking up, Saskatchewan is facing the likelihood of another active wildfire season this summer.

Regina Leader-Post Friday, May 9, 2025 3:43 PM Evraz fined over half-a-million dollars for Regina OHS violation       Court documents indicate the company has spent an additional $590,000 on safety improvements at its Regina facility since a worker was badly hurt in a December 2022 incident.

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

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, May 14, 2025 3:34 AM Will climate policy survive without pressure?

Canada's National Observer Monday, May 12, 2025 4:31 AM Important words from Seth Klein

Canada's National Observer Friday, May 9, 2025 5:50 PM Carney's new cabinet will be announced Tuesday       Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to unveil his new cabinet at Rideau Hall on Tuesday — and it's expected to be a slimmed-down front bench meant to signal a more business-minded approach to government. Rideau Hall confirmed the timing of the swearing-in ceremony on Friday.

Calgary Herald Friday, May 9, 2025 5:24 PM 'I guess it was inevitable': Visual storytellers bemoan loss of SAIT's photojournalism major       A SAIT spokesperson said the decision aligns with current industry trends and student demand

Calgary Herald Friday, May 9, 2025 4:55 PM City of Calgary signs deal for closer ties with Blackfoot Confederacy       Piikani chief says he hopes agreement leads to partnerships in industries that will yield economic benefits for his community members, starting with tourism

Calgary Herald Friday, May 9, 2025 3:27 PM Home-ice edge, vengeance driving Calgary Canucks at CJHL's Centennial Cup       AJHL champs open 11-day national championship with Day 1 victory over highly ranked Melfort Mustangs at Max Bell Centre

Calgary Herald Friday, May 9, 2025 3:27 PM Medicine Hat same-sex couple's complaint against city officials sent to tribunal       A director's decision to dismiss the complaint into checks at the couple's home hair salon during COVID was overturned

Calgary Herald Friday, May 9, 2025 2:52 PM After 29 fatal collisions last year, council agrees to fund $1 million more for traffic-calming on Calgary streets       Committee said it will ask for an addition $6.5 million next year to improve traffic calming and safety

Calgary Herald Friday, May 9, 2025 2:10 PM In Calgary courts: Youth who murdered Calgary teen over expensive hoodie to face sentencing hearing next month       Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from May 5-9, 2025

Calgary Herald Friday, May 9, 2025 1:55 PM Braid: Smith admits referendum is an "outlet" to keep new parties from splitting UCP       Encouraging a referendum on separation is a very strange way to work for a united Canada

Calgary Herald Friday, May 9, 2025 1:17 PM 'Way to go bud': Flames coach Ryan Huska celebrates son's hockey achievement       Luke Huska, whose dad is the bench boss for the Calgary Flames, was selected in the second round of the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft

Calgary Herald Friday, May 9, 2025 12:51 PM What's next for Stephen Avenue, downtown Calgary's historic main street?       Refreshing the more-than-century-old avenue has become a flagship project of the city's downtown strategy, says director Thom Mahler

Calgary Herald Friday, May 9, 2025 12:16 PM Multi-tasking kitchen sets apart the Damon       The Damon is a 2,354-square-foot, front-drive, single-family model by Sterling Homes on display in the new southeast community of Sora.

Vancouver Sun Friday, May 9, 2025 3:01 PM Tom Mayenknecht: Canadian markets a boon for hockey ratings       Toronto, Edmonton and Winnipeg all great stories this spring in the hockey world, while the Blue Jays continue to fall below expectations.

Vancouver Sun Friday, May 9, 2025 2:24 PM B.C. crime briefs: Second man charged in Surrey shooting | Kelowna cops seize weapons and drugs       Here are some crime stories from around B.C. for Friday, May 9, 2025.

Vancouver Sun Friday, May 9, 2025 2:00 PM Recipe: Patience pays off with these melt-in-your-mouth sous vide short ribs       This easy method yields restaurant-quality short ribs and will take your cooking to a whole new level

Vancouver Sun Friday, May 9, 2025 2:00 PM Anger looms large in entertaining new novel from Family Law showrunner       Susin Nielsen, best known for award-winning Y/A novels, unravels what makes people tick, tick, go boom in first adult offering.

Vancouver Sun Friday, May 9, 2025 2:00 PM Mamma's back! Silvia Venturini Fendi sounds off on the Baguette update       A '90s icon gets a soft makeover this spring

Vancouver Sun Friday, May 9, 2025 1:55 PM Man charged in two separate killings after joint VPD-IHIT investigation       The victims had no connection, but the evidence collected by the VPD and IHIT pointed to the same suspect, Vancouver police Const. Tania Visintin said.

Vancouver Sun Friday, May 9, 2025 12:25 PM Statistics hint at surge in domestic tourism in B.C. as Canadians avoid U.S. travel       "We're tracking a very significant surge in travel within Canada with Canadians staying in Canada looking for the quintessential Canadian experience." — Charles McDiarmid, owner of The Wickaninnish Inn

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

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

May 09, 12:00

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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