Dating apps ‘worse than ever’ for your privacy, report warns
Dating apps like Tinder, Bumble and Hinge may collect users' information and share or sell it without people's permission for advertising, a report found.
Canada
Apr 25
City of Edmonton outdoor pools to start opening May 18
Edmonton's outdoor pool season is set to begin May 18 with the reopening of the Queen Elizabeth outdoor pool.
Canada
May 9
Man accused of killing 2 children at Laval daycare to stand trial in April 2025
Pierre Ny St-Amand was arrested after a transit bus crashed into the front of a daycare in Laval, Que., on Feb. 8, 2023, killing two young children and injuring six others.
Crime
May 9
Alberta bill would change election date, allow province to assume control during local emergencies
The Alberta government has introduced legislation that would move the fixed election date, and allow the province to assume control of a local emergency response.
Politics
May 9
Billie Eilish Canada concert dates: ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ tour hitting 3 Canadian cities
Billie Eilish has announced a massive tour in support of her upcoming album, 'Hit Me Hard and Soft.'
Entertainment
Apr 29
Canadians more likely to eat food past best-before date. What are the risks?
A new report found 58 per cent of Canadians said they were more inclined to eat food near or past the best-before date due to higher food prices.
Consumer
Apr 24
London’s Heathrow Airport anticipates ‘busiest’ summer to date
Heathrow, a global travel hub, says it expects about 82.4 million passengers to travel through the airport this year, despite the possibility of strike-related delays.
Consumer
Apr 24
Unhoused seniors, people with disabilities in Kelowna get move-in date
Residents of the temporary modular homes in the 1700 block will begin moving in starting May 15, 15 people at a time, according to the service provider.
Canada
Apr 23
Hunter Biden’s bid to toss gun trial rejected, court date set for June
A federal appeals court panel rejected a bid by U.S. President Joe Biden's son to dismiss criminal gun charges, clearing the way for Hunter Biden's June 3 trial.
U.S. News
May 9
Cycling deaths in Toronto year-to-date surpass 2023 total
Cycling-related deaths in 2024 have risen beyond the number recorded last year, according to the city of Toronto. Advocates say a plan of action must go beyond new infrastructure.
Canada
Apr 16
Date set for Pictou West by-election following retirement of Karla MacFarlane
N.S. Premier Tim Houston announced that a by-election will be held in the Pictou-West constituency on May 21. The announcement comes after the resignation of MLA Karla MacFarlane.
Politics
Apr 21
Trees for Guelph unveils planting dates in 2024 schedule
There will be more opportunities to plant trees in and around Guelph. Trees for Guelph recently released its 2024 dates, which begins with a team building program on April 22nd.
Environment
Apr 11
WNBA moving date of its preseason game in Edmonton to avoid potential conflict with NHL playoffs
The WNBA is moving its preseason game in Canada between the Los Angeles Sparks and Seattle Storm to May 4.
Sports
Apr 19
Transition board invoices Region of Peel $1.5M for work to date on watered-down split
An internal email sent by the Region of Peel’s top bureaucrat shows the local government has been sent invoices worth $1.5 million for work completed by the Peel Transition Board.
Politics
Apr 22
China’s Huawei faces potential January 2026 trial in U.S. criminal case
Assistant U.S. Attorney Alexander Solomon told U.S. District Judge Ann Donnelly that "settlement discussions ended in an impasse," and that a trial date should be scheduled.
U.S. News
Apr 4
Man who killed Banff taxi driver in 1990 granted day parole
In a decision dated April 4, 2024, the Parole Board of Canada granted Ryan Jason Love day parole for a period of six months.
Crime
May 8
Ontario targets 2026 start date for skyway twinning project in St. Catharines
The province revealed requests for proposals have been issued to partners and that construction of a second bridge over the Welland Canal could start in 2026.
Traffic
Apr 5
Suspect arrested in connection with 2 ‘callous’ shootings in Bradford
South Simcoe Police have arrested a suspect in connection with two shootings in Bradford West Gwillimbury that date back to last year.
Crime
Apr 26
More than 1,400 Waterloo Region HS students suspended over vaccination issues
More than 1,400 high school students in Waterloo Region were suspended by Waterloo Public Health on Wednesday morning for having out-of-date vaccination records.
Canada
May 1
Montreal to build new ‘sponge park’ to absorb rainwater
Montreal is planning to build its largest sponge park to date. The future green space is designed to absorb water following massive downpours.
Canada
Apr 23
