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Albertans rally for separation amid nationalist fervor

Saturday, May 3, 2025, 7:20 pm more...

In Alberta, supporters of separation from Canada took to the streets to protest federal policies and legislative proposals aimed at lowering the referendum threshold. The demonstration clearly reflects a growing regional discontent, challenging the age-old narrative of Canadian unity with some sharp local irony.

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cbc.ca / Albertans rally for separation, saying things won't change under Liberals

lapresse.ca / Après les élections fédérales | Des Albertains se mobilisent pour la séparation du Canada

theglobeandmail.com / Hundreds of Albertans rally to support separation from Canada

citynews.ca / Albertans rally for separation, saying things won’t change under Confederation

thestar.com / Albertans rally for separation, saying things won't change under Confederation

permalink / 5 stories from sources in 33 hours ago #politics #albert #bloc #protest +

Alberta NDP severs federal party membership ties

Saturday, May 3, 2025, 5:20 pm more...

In a move that makes traditional party ties seem as outdated as dial-up internet, Alberta’s NDP has voted to let members opt out of federal membership. The decision sparks debates over ideological alignment and modernizing the party’s structure.

lapresse.ca / Le NPD de l’Alberta vote dans le but de permettre le retrait de l’adhésion au parti fédéral

edmontonjournal.com / Alberta NDP leader Nenshi addresses convention, earns 89.5% leadership support

thestar.com / CP NewsAlert: Alberta NDP vote to allow opting out of federal party membership

theglobeandmail.com / Alberta NDP to vote on allowing new members to opt out of joining federal party

permalink / 4 stories from sources in 35 hours ago #politics #federal #ndp #albert +

Quebec Conservative leader launches bid for Arthabaska seat

Sunday, May 4, 2025, 6:20 pm more...

The Quebec Conservative leader has formally announced his intention to capture the vacant Arthabaska seat in the legislature during an impending byelection. Both reports highlight his strategic political maneuver as he steps into the arena of provincial politics with ambition and a dash of uncertainty.

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thestar.com / Quebec Conservative leader to seek vacant Arthabaska seat in eventual byelection

ledevoir.com / Duhaime lance sa campagne pour la future élection partielle dans Arthabaska

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 10 hours ago #quebec #conservatives #election2025 #canada +

Warren Buffett to step down with Canadian successor announced

Saturday, May 3, 2025, 5:20 pm more...

Billionaire Warren Buffett surprised investors by announcing his exit at year’s end, and in a twist worthy of a boardroom soap opera, he introduced 62‐year-old Canadian Greg Abel as his chosen heir. The decision marks the end of an era at Berkshire Hathaway.

citynews.ca / Warren Buffett’s best and worst investments in his 60 years as Berkshire Hathaway CEO

citynews.ca / Who is Greg Abel, the Canadian executive picked to be Warren Buffett’s successor?

globalnews.ca / Warren Buffett to step down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO at year’s end

permalink / 3 stories from sources in 35 hours ago #finance #business #canada #retirement +

Search intensifies for missing children in Nova Scotia

Sunday, May 4, 2025, 10:20 am more...

Volunteers and authorities in rural Nova Scotia have ramped up search efforts for two missing siblings from Pictou County, now in their third critical day. Harsh weather conditions and persistent challenges have not dampened the community’s determination as rescuers continue their desperate quest to locate the children.

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globalnews.ca / Search continues for children, 4 and 6, missing in rural N.S. since Friday

thestar.com / Search continues for children, 4 and 6, missing in rural N.S. since Friday

theglobeandmail.com / Volunteers search for missing children in rural Nova Scotia

cbc.ca / 'Everybody's pulling for the 1 goal': Search for missing Pictou County, N.S., children enters 3rd day

permalink / 4 stories from sources in 18 hours ago #crime #novascotia #childcare #atlanticcanada +

Toronto double homicide investigation intensifies in Riverdale

Sunday, May 4, 2025, 1:20 pm more...

Toronto police have charged a teenager in connection with a double shooting in the Riverdale area last April, leaving the community reeling. Authorities released photos of the victims as the investigation deepens, piecing together evidence from the tragic incident.

citynews.ca / Man from Quebec arrested in connection with South Riverdale theft investigation

torontosun.com / CRIMESCENE: 17-year-old boy accused of double murder

globalnews.ca / Toronto police arrest, charge teenager with April double homicide in GTA

citynews.ca / 17-year-old charged with murder in Riverdale double shooting

permalink / 4 stories from sources in 15 hours ago #crime #justice #ontario #canada +

Calgary Murder Trial Rejects Insanity Defense in Brutal Fatal Stabbing

Saturday, May 3, 2025, 10:20 pm more...

In downtown Calgary, a man convicted of first‐degree murder faces no escape from justice. The jury dismissed claims of a psychotic episode, asserting that the killer was fully aware of his actions. The verdict underscores that calculated urban violence leaves little room for dramatic excuses.

globalnews.ca / Calgary man who fatally stabbed fitness instructor found guilty

thestar.com / Jury rejects not criminally responsible defence, finds Calgary man guilty of murder

calgaryherald.com / Confessed killer knew what he was doing when he fatally stabbed Calgary fitness instructor, jury finds

permalink / 3 stories from sources in 30 hours ago #crime #law #justice #albert +

Sturgeon County wildfire forces state of emergency

Sunday, May 4, 2025, 5:20 pm more...

A massive wildfire in Sturgeon County has sparked a state of emergency declaration, putting residents on high alert as evacuation measures are prepped and emergency crews battle the out-of-control blaze. Officials are working around the clock, with community nerves understandably aflame amid the unfolding crisis.

thestar.com / Residents ordered to evacuate as fire burns area southwest of Grande Prairie, Alberta

globalnews.ca / Sturgeon County wildfire wipes out family farm

globalnews.ca / Residents on evacuation standby as wildfire blazes northeast of Edmonton

edmontonjournal.com / Large wildfire in Sturgeon County prompts state of emergency declaration

permalink / 4 stories from sources in 11 hours ago #environment #albert #canada #fire +

Wildfire near Prince George forces evacuations in Hixon area

Saturday, May 3, 2025, 5:20 pm more...

A rapidly advancing wildfire near Hixon, just south of Prince George, has triggered evacuation orders and alerts for several properties. Residents face a precarious situation as firefighters battle the blaze and authorities keep a wary eye on the unfolding crisis.

cbc.ca / Evacuation orders, alerts issued due to wildfire south of Prince George, B.C.

thestar.com / Five properties ordered evacuated due to B.C. wildfire, five more on alert

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 35 hours ago #rural #environment #bc #fire +

Quebec sidewalk study exposes urban planning priorities challenge

Sunday, May 4, 2025, 1:20 am more...

A recent study reveals that increasing sidewalk infrastructure significantly boosts pedestrian activity across Quebec municipalities. Critics decry the irony as municipal funds favor highway expansions over safe, walkable neighborhoods, leaving local residents to fend for their feet while urban planning seems fixated on fast lanes.

ottawacitizen.com / Gagnon: Moving away from a car-centric city requires better safety measures

lapresse.ca / Villes et municipalités | Plus de trottoirs, plus de marcheurs

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 27 hours ago #quebec #infrastructure #urban #accessibility +

McGill researchers push back against Trump’s climate science clampdown

Sunday, May 4, 2025, 11:20 am more...

A team from McGill University is standing its ground against political interference in climate research, rallying to defend academic freedom and the integrity of scientific data. Amid swirling threats from the Trump administration, the group is determined to secure funding and support for essential environmental studies.

theglobeandmail.com / McGill platform becomes safe space for conserving U.S. climate research under threat

thestar.com / McGill platform becomes safe space for conserving U.S. climate research under threat

ledevoir.com / Une équipe de McGill veut défendre la science contre les menaces de Trump

lapresse.ca / Climat | Une équipe de McGill défend la science contre les menaces de Trump

permalink / 4 stories from sources in 17 hours ago #politics #environment #climate #trump +

Suspicious ferry blaze prompts RCMP alarm in Mission, B.C.

Saturday, May 3, 2025, 5:20 pm more...

A derelict ferry caught fire under mysterious circumstances, forcing residents in Mission, B.C. to shelter in place. With the RCMP now on the case, locals are left to wonder if this vessel’s final journey was by design or pure misfortune.

globalnews.ca / RCMP called in after derelict ferry burns in ‘suspicious’ blaze overnight

thestar.com / Residents of Mission, B.C., told to stay inside after derelict ferry burns

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 35 hours ago #crime #bc #fire +

Maple Leafs gear up for crucial series against Florida Panthers

Sunday, May 4, 2025, 10:20 am more...

The Maple Leafs are busy fine-tuning their strategy ahead of an important playoff series against the Florida Panthers. Both management and coaching staff are scrutinizing game footage and adjusting tactics, combining extra rest with detailed preparation to gain an edge in this high-stakes encounter.

torontosun.com / Letters to the Editor, May 5, 2025

torontosun.com / SIMMONS: Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube not intimidated by Cup champion Florida Panthers

citynews.ca / TTC adding more service to accommodate Leafs fans during playoffs

torontosun.com / Maple Leafs’ Matthews on eve of second round: ‘We’re ready to go’

torontosun.com / Maple Leafs’ Stolarz ready to face Bobrovsky, Panthers head-on

permalink / 9 stories from sources in 18 hours ago #sports #hockey #nhl #florida +

Montreal Victoire, Ottawa Charge Clash in PWHL Opener

Sunday, May 4, 2025, 7:20 pm more...

Montreal’s Victoire and Ottawa’s Charge are set to face each other in the PWHL opening round, as the schedule confirms two key matchups in early May. The first round pairings, decided by team standings and tinged with a hint of indignation over perceived disrespect, promise a fiercely competitive battle that could set the tone for the season.

cbc.ca / Montreal Victoire select Ottawa Charge as 1st-round opponent in PWHL playoffs

ottawacitizen.com / Ottawa Charge chosen by first-place Montreal Victoire for PWHL opening round

ledevoir.com / La Victoire de Montréal affrontera la Charge d’Ottawa

permalink / 3 stories from sources in 9 hours ago #quebec #sports #canada #ottawa +

Guardians defeat Blue Jays in intense, close contest

Sunday, May 4, 2025, 6:20 pm more...

Two accounts detail a nail‐biting baseball duel as the Cleveland Guardians edged past the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. One report notes Arias’ standout performance while both emphasize a game filled with late twists and tactical plays that left fans gripping their seats.

ledevoir.com / Arias se distingue dans une victoire des Guardians

torontosun.com / Blue Jays’ 3-3 homestand ends with two losses in row to Cleveland Guardians

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 10 hours ago #sports #playoffs #baseball +