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Leafs’ Nylander on course to suit up in Game 4

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 27, 2024 12:23 pm Updated April 27, 2024 12:39 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – William Nylander is poised to join the Stanley Cup chase. Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe says the team is …

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Garter snakes waking from hibernation in Narcisse, Man. viewing dens – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Tourists and travellers alike can get a glimpse of garter snakes waking up from their winter hibernation in dens across Narcisse, Man. Tens of thousands of these snakes wake up as part of an annual mating ritual, according to the province, which …

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Thunder Bay retiree $1 million richer after big lotto win – Barrie

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Thunder Bay, Ont., man’s retirement is getting a bit happier after winning $1 million in the Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball Draw. Jonathan Saville, 62, won the $1-million prize in the March 27 draw. The 62-year-old told staff at the OLG prize …

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Ontario First Nation declares state of emergency amid skyrocketing benzene levels

Aamjiwnaang First Nation, near Sarnia, Ont., has declared a state of emergency after a significant spike in the cancer-causing substance benzene was detected as a chemical plant began to shut down. Hourly benzene readings as high as 191.3 ug/m3 were detected at noon on April 25, by a real-time air …

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Solar eclipse eye damage: More than 160 cases reported in Ontario, Quebec

Dozens of cases of eye damage related to April’s total solar eclipse have been reported so far in Canada. The Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO) told Global News on Thursday that it had received a total of 118 reports of eye complications from the April 8 eclipse. The conditions reported …

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Manitoba Moose eliminated in 2 straight by Texas Stars – Winnipeg

The Manitoba Moose were knocked out of the Calder Cup Playoffs Thursday night after getting shutout in an elimination game. The Moose did everything but score a goal as they suffered a 2-0 Game 2 loss to the Texas Stars on the road to get swept out of the playoffs …

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Sask. man grows produce due to worries about worsening food quality, inflation

Dean Sopher says he’s pessimistic about the world’s future. It’s why he bought land near Saskatoon and built his own homestead, growing crops and raising livestock to meet his family’s needs. 1:52 How one Sask. farmer grows tropical fruits in the middle of winter But Sopher isn’t gardening typical Prairie …

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Do Canadians have an appetite for electric vehicles? Experts are divided

By 2028, a Honda manufacturing plant in Alliston, Ont., should be ready to pump out 240,000 electric vehicles (EVs) every single year. This news was at the centre of a joint announcement from the Trudeau and Ford governments Thursday, marking the third investment in electric vehicle manufacturing in Ontario since …

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Posters promoting ‘Steal From Loblaws Day’ are circulating. How did we get here?

Posters encouraging people to “Steal From Loblaws” popped up last week across Toronto and have been gaining steam online, drawing mixed reactions from Canadians. The posters for the “first annual Steal From Loblaws Day” invite customers to rob retail grocery chains owned by Loblaw, including the Real Canadian Superstore, No …

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ANALYSIS: Hockey world says goodbye to broadcasting icon Bob Cole – Winnipeg

His voice. His style. His passion. You could feel it in every game Bob Cole announced. Grandparents, parents, and children have all heard the voice of Bob Cole tell stories on Saturday nights. Cole passed away on Thursday, and fans lost a bit of zest for the game. Story continues …

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