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Chemical spill could be cause of stinky water in Puslinch, Ont., new report says

People living in Puslinch, Ont. may have the answer to why their water smelled so bad last year.

Maple Leafs eliminated from NHL playoffs with Game 7 OT loss to Bruins

Sheldon Keefe told his players hockey history would remember them one way or another.

Trudeau 'absolutely' best person to lead the Liberals in next election: LeBlanc says

Cabinet minister Dominic LeBlanc insists he's not planning a leadership campaign to head the Liberal party, should current leader and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resign, seemingly quashing rumours he's planning to make a move for his boss' job.

opinion

opinion You don't need to be an influencer to earn income from social media

How legitimate are claims by some content creators that the average person can earn passive income from social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram? Personal finance columnist Christopher Liew says it's quite possible, if you're willing to put in the initial time and effort.

No proof man lied to brother about number of kittens born in litter, B.C. tribunal rules

A man was denied a $5,000 payout from his brother after a B.C. tribunal dismissed his claim disputing how many kittens were born in a litter.

Ukraine marks its third Easter at war as it comes under fire from Russian drones and troops

As Ukraine marked its third Easter at war, Russia on Sunday launched a barrage of drones concentrated in Ukraine's east, wounding more than a dozen people, and claimed its troops took control of a village they had been targeting.

London Drugs begins 'gradual reopening' on 7th day after cyberattack

Almost a week after all London Drugs stores across Western Canada abruptly closed amid a cyberattack, they began a "gradual reopening" on Saturday.

‘Love has no boundaries’: Sask. couple in their 90s and 80s get married

Eighty-two-year-old Susan Neufeldt and 90-year-old Ulrich Richter are no spring chickens, but their love blossomed over the weekend with their wedding at Pine View Manor just outside of Rosthern.

What a judge's gag order on Trump means in his hush money case

A gag order bars Trump from commenting publicly on witnesses, jurors and some others connected to the matter. The New York judge already has found that Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee for president, repeatedly violated the order, fined him US$9,000 and warning that jail could follow if he doesn't comply.

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'Bet's on': Eby and Smith make playful wager ahead of Canucks-Oilers playoff matchup

The premiers of British Columbia and Alberta are joining in on the fun as hockey fans gear up for Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Princess Anne lays wreath at B.C. veteran's cemetery; receives 21-gun salute

Princess Anne paid tribute to veterans buried at a cemetery in British Columbia today, laying a wreath to honour the more than 2,500 military personnel and family members buried there.
Work stoppage possible as WestJet issues lockout notice to maintenance engineers' union

A lockout notice issued by WestJet to a union representing aircraft maintenance engineers could result in a work stoppage next week.
London Drugs begins 'gradual reopening' on 7th day after cyberattack

Almost a week after all London Drugs stores across Western Canada abruptly closed amid a cyberattack, they began a "gradual reopening" on Saturday.
‘Love has no boundaries’: Sask. couple in their 90s and 80s get married

Eighty-two-year-old Susan Neufeldt and 90-year-old Ulrich Richter are no spring chickens, but their love blossomed over the weekend with their wedding at Pine View Manor just outside of Rosthern.
Montreal man on the hook for thousands of dollars after a feature on his Tesla caused an accident

A Montreal man is warning Tesla drivers about using the Smart Summon feature after his vehicle hit another in a parking lot.

World

Biden has rebuilt the refugee system after Trump-era cuts. What comes next in an election year?

If President Joe Biden meets his target of 125,000 refugees admitted this year, it would be the highest number of arrivals in more than three decades.
King Charles III’s openness about cancer has helped him connect with people in year after coronation

King Charles III's decision to be open about his cancer diagnosis has helped the new monarch connect with the people of Britain and strengthened the monarchy in the year since his dazzling coronation at Westminster Abbey.
Pro-Palestinian protesters at USC comply with school order to leave their encampment

Protesters left a pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Southern California early Sunday after they were surrounded by police and told they could face arrest if they didn’t go.
Panamanians vote in election dominated by former president who was barred from running

Panamanians began voting Sunday in an election that has been consumed by unfolding drama surrounding the country’s former president, even though he is not on the ballot.
What a judge's gag order on Trump means in his hush money case

A gag order bars Trump from commenting publicly on witnesses, jurors and some others connected to the matter. The New York judge already has found that Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee for president, repeatedly violated the order, fined him US$9,000 and warning that jail could follow if he doesn't comply.
Southern Brazil has been hit by the worst floods in 80 years. At least 37 people have died

Heavy rains in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul killed 37 people, with another 74 still missing, the state civil defence agency said Friday, as record-breaking floods devastated cities and forced thousands to leave their homes.

Politics

Trudeau 'absolutely' best person to lead the Liberals in next election: LeBlanc says

Cabinet minister Dominic LeBlanc insists he's not planning a leadership campaign to head the Liberal party, should current leader and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resign, seemingly quashing rumours he's planning to make a move for his boss' job.
Macklem tries to stay out of the fray as MPs do their best to use him to score points

Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem navigates a political minefield every time he testifies before the House of Commons finance committee.
Poilievre tight-lipped on what Conservatives might do with capital gains tax changes

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is telling business leaders to fight their own battles when it comes to the Liberals' proposed changes to capital gains taxation.

Health

The pros and cons of discussing mental health issues in the workplace

A group of lawyers has written what they call a groundbreaking book about how mental health is perceived in the legal profession.
What a U.S. farmworker’s case of bird flu tells us about tracking the infection

A U.S. farmworker who caught bird flu after working with dairy cattle in Texas appears to be the first known case of mammal-to-human transmission of the virus, a new study shows.
Black youth face multiple barriers in accessing mental health care, experts say

Black youth in Canada face multiple barriers in getting access to mental health services — and health-care providers can make the situation more difficult, experts say.

Sci-Tech

Warren Buffett says AI may be better for scammers than society. And he's seen how

Warren Buffett cautioned the tens of thousands of shareholders who packed an arena for his annual meeting that artificial intelligence scams could become "the growth industry of all time."
London Drugs begins 'gradual reopening' on 7th day after cyberattack

Almost a week after all London Drugs stores across Western Canada abruptly closed amid a cyberattack, they began a "gradual reopening" on Saturday.
Boeing is on the verge of launching astronauts aboard new capsule, the newest entry to space travel

It’s the first flight of Boeing’s Starliner capsule with a crew on board, a pair of NASA pilots who will check out the spacecraft during the test drive and a weeklong stay at the space station.

Entertainment

William Shatner says he would consider 'Star Trek' return: 'Here comes Captain Kirk!'

The Montreal-born actor, famed for his portrayal of Captain Kirk in "Star Trek," says he is open to reprising the iconic role in the sci-fi franchise as long as the storytelling is stellar.
Madonna's biggest-ever concert transforms Rio's Copacabana beach into a massive dance floor

Madonna put on a free concert on Copacabana beach Saturday night, turning Rio de Janeiro's vast stretch of sand into an enormous dance floor teeming with a multitude of her fans.
The kids from 'Mrs. Doubtfire' are all SUPER grown up now, and we're not OK

The adorable trio of child actors from the 1993 classic comedy 'Mrs. Doubtfire,' which starred the late and great Robin Williams, are all grown up and looking back on their seminal time together.

Business

Work stoppage possible as WestJet issues lockout notice to maintenance engineers' union

A lockout notice issued by WestJet to a union representing aircraft maintenance engineers could result in a work stoppage next week.
Loblaw boycott organizer says she met with CEO to talk about grocery prices

One of the organizers of a month-long boycott of Loblaw-owned stores says she met with the grocer's president and CEO Per Bank on Thursday afternoon.
TD worst-case scenario more likely after drug money laundering allegations: analyst

TD Bank Group could be hit with more severe penalties than previously expected, says a banking analyst after a report that the investigation it faces in the U.S. is tied to laundering illicit fentanyl profits.

Lifestyle

Should you save or splurge on makeup this summer?

If you're wondering whether you should splurge or save when it comes to buying skincare products and makeup this summer, we got some answers for you.
Bombarded with spam texts? Stats show the problem is getting worse in Canada

In particular, messages that involve phishing — an attack where a scammer tries to trick the recipient into clicking a malicious link, downloading malware or sharing sensitive information — are on the rise.
Escaped zebra captured near Seattle after gallivanting around Cascade mountain foothills for days

A zebra that has been hoofing through the foothills of western Washington for days was recaptured Friday evening, nearly a week after she escaped with three other zebras from a trailer near Seattle.

Sports

Maple Leafs eliminated from NHL playoffs with Game 7 OT loss to Bruins

Sheldon Keefe told his players hockey history would remember them one way or another.
Mystik Dan wins the 150th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in a three-horse photo finish

Mystik Dan won the 150th Kentucky Derby in a photo finish, edging out Forever Young and Sierra Leone for the upset victory.
Bernardeschi scores twice to end goal drought, lift Toronto FC past FC Dallas

Italian star Federico Bernardeschi ended a lengthy scoreless drought with a pair of goals and added an assist Saturday to help Toronto FC defeat FC Dallas 3-1 in MLS play, extending TFC's winning streak to four games in all competitions.

Autos

These driving offences now come with an automatic impoundment, licence suspension in Sask.

Drivers in Saskatchewan will now lose their licence for a week and their vehicle for a month if they are caught committing certain high-speed and dangerous offences on the road.
April auto sales jump 14 per cent; still below pre-pandemic levels: DesRosiers

Auto sales last month totalled 164,000 units, higher than April 2023, which was the weakest month for sales last year.
Rolls-Royce is growing its factory so it can build its 'bespoke' cars more slowly

Rolls-Royce is vastly expanding its factory in Chichester, England. The BMW subsidiary is adding five new buildings with construction planned to start next year.

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