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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 5 hours ago #quebec #sports #canada #ottawa +

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.

Bluesky: @ledevoir.com

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 6 hours ago #quebec #conservatives #election2025 #canada +

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 6 hours ago #sports #playoffs #baseball +

Oilers ignite playoff turnaround with Game 3 power-play spark

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

In a thrilling playoff twist, the Edmonton Oilers have rallied after a power-play goal in Game 3 shifted the series momentum. The team’s resurgence has stirred excitement as they gear up for Round 2, proving that even on an off day, a timely burst of brilliance can light the path to victory.

edmontonjournal.com / Vegas vets spells our Golden Knights' secret sauce for winning. Can Oilers copy it?

edmontonjournal.com / This time it is the Edmonton Oilers who are out for revenge

edmontonjournal.com / Edmonton Oilers put some 'special' back into lackluster special teams

permalink / 3 stories from sources in 7 hours ago #albert #hockey #canada #playoffs +

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 7 hours ago #environment #albert #canada #fire +

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.

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 / 3 stories from sources in 11 hours ago #crime #justice #ontario #canada +

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 13 hours ago #politics #environment #climate #trump +

Bomb plot foiled at massive Lady Gaga concert in Rio

Sunday, May 4, 2025, 11:15 am more...

Brazilian authorities intercepted a bomb plot aimed at disrupting Lady Gaga’s historic concert at Rio’s Copacabana Beach, where nearly two million fans had gathered. Quick police action and swift arrests prevented what might have been a truly headline-making disaster—proving even mega concerts sometimes come with unexpected encores.

Bluesky: @ledevoir.com

ledevoir.com / Un complot visant à faire exploser une bombe au concert de Lady Gaga à Rio est déjoué

globalnews.ca / Lady Gaga concert bomb plot foiled by Brazilian police

citynews.ca / Brazilian police arrest two people over plot to bomb Lady Gaga’s concert in Rio

permalink / 3 stories from sources in 13 hours ago #crime #entertainment #music #terrorism +

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 14 hours ago #sports #hockey #nhl #florida +

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.

Bluesky: @theglobeandmail.com, @mediasca.skyfleet.blue, @brandywithawhy.bsky.social

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 14 hours ago #crime #novascotia #childcare #atlanticcanada +

Missile strike near Tel Aviv airport sparks urgent defense response

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

In a dramatic incident near Tel Aviv, a missile reportedly fired amid regional tensions landed perilously close to the airport and injured six. Despite advanced defense systems being in place, the failure to intercept the projectile has spurred stern retaliatory warnings as officials scramble to reassess countermeasures.

globalnews.ca / Missile fired by Iran-backed Yemen rebels halts Israel flights before Gaza war vote

ledevoir.com / Israël menace les Houthis et l’Iran après le tir d’un missile sur l’aéroport de Tel-Aviv

nationalpost.com / Six wounded as Houthi ballistic missile lands near Israel’s Ben-Gurion airport

ledevoir.com / Chute d’un missile dans l’enceinte de l’aéroport de Tel-Aviv après un tir du Yémen

permalink / 4 stories from sources in 14 hours ago #security #israel #missile #defence +

Canadian Students Commemorate Dutch WWII 80th Liberation

Sunday, May 4, 2025, 9:20 am more...

Over 1,000 Canadian students have traveled to the Netherlands to join the 80th-anniversary celebrations of the nation’s liberation by the Canadian Army. The event offers a poignant opportunity for participants to engage with the solemn history of WWII while honoring longstanding gratitude between the nations.

calgaryherald.com / River cleanup, yarn sale, Cinco De Derby and the 80th anniversary of VE Day: What our photographers saw this weekend

edmontonjournal.com / Edmonton hosts 80th anniversary celebration of Netherlands liberation

torontosun.com / EDITORIAL: Honour their sacrifice with pride and dignity

citynews.ca / Canadian students in Netherlands for 1945 liberation celebrations

thestar.com / Canadian students in Netherlands for 1945 liberation celebrations

permalink / 5 stories from sources in 15 hours ago #education #culture #canada #ICJ +

Historic Theatre Revival Efforts in the Prairies

Sunday, May 4, 2025, 9:20 am more...

Local entrepreneur David Stupnikoff is determined to restore the cherished Princess Theatre, a storied cultural landmark in the Prairies. Driven by nostalgic community memories and deep local passion, plans are underway to breathe new life into this historic venue and spark a broader cultural revival.

calgaryherald.com / Entrepreneurs working to find funds to restore historic theatres across the Prairies

citynews.ca / Entrepreneurs working to find funds to restore historic theatres across the Prairies

thestar.com / Entrepreneurs working to find funds to restore historic theatres across the Prairies

permalink / 3 stories from sources in 15 hours ago #rural #culture #saskatchewan #albert +

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 23 hours ago #quebec #infrastructure #urban #accessibility +