Donald Trump's 2024 U.S. presidential campaign raised US$15 million in March

Younger brother and sister dead, 15 injured after vehicle crashes into birthday party in Michigan

A young brother and sister died and 15 people were injured, several seriously, when vehicle driven by a suspected drunken driver crashed into a birthday party Saturday.

Child not secured, mother holding baby on Highway 401 in eastern Ontario, driver facing charges

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) says a car that was initially stopped for stunt driving on Highway 401 in eastern Ontario had a child and a baby not safely seated Friday evening.

Husband pleads guilty to wife's 2022 murder in Abbotsford: IHIT

A man accused of killing his wife at a home in Abbotsford nearly two years ago has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, authorities announced Saturday.

'The Tortured Poets Department': A track-by-track listener's guide to Taylor Swift’s 31-song double album

Taylor Swift released 'The Tortured Poets Department' on Friday, a 31-track surprise double album.

What's a Barnacle? It's yellow, sticks and screams if you try to pry it off your car

Barnacles, bright yellow devices used to make sure parking scofflaws pay their tickets, could soon be making their way to cities across Canada.

What is capital gains tax? How is it going to affect the economy and the younger generations?

The federal government says its plan to increase taxes on capital gains is aimed at wealthy Canadians to achieve “tax fairness.”

'Once is too many times': Education assistants facing rising violence in classrooms

A former educational assistant is calling attention to the rising violence in Alberta's classrooms.

Vancouver 4-20 celebration and protest a no-show at Sunset Beach amid police crackdown

Cannabis enthusiasts and would-be protesters who went to Vancouver's Sunset Beach expecting a 4-20 festival this year were met instead with fences and police officers.

Donald Trump's 2024 U.S. presidential campaign raised US$15 million in March

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's election campaign reported on Saturday it raised US$15 million in March, a significant increase from the prior month.

Politics

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  Conservatives won't say whether they'd reverse capital gains tax change

  Despite expressing vehement opposition to the newly unveiled federal budget, Conservative deputy leader Melissa Lantsman would not say whether her party would reverse the Liberals' plan to increase the capital gains inclusion rate.

• On federal budget, Macklem says 'fiscal track has not changed significantly'

  Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says Canada's fiscal position has 'not changed significantly' following the release of the federal government's budget.

• Premiers want return to co-operation with federal government with new budget

  Canada's premiers are warning the federal government not to overreach into their jurisdictions when it comes to delivering the programs laid out in Ottawa's latest budget.

Health

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  Here’s what marijuana researchers have to say about 420 or 'Weed Day'

  Marijuana is legalized for recreational use in Canada and 24 U.S. states, two territories and the District of Columbia.

• Shivering for health: The myths and truths of ice baths explained

  In a climate of social media-endorsed wellness rituals, plunging into cold water has promised to aid muscle recovery, enhance mental health and support immune system function. But the evidence of such benefits sits on thin ice, according to researchers.

• Dengue cases top 5.2 million in the Americas as outbreak passes yearly record, PAHO says

  Dengue cases are surging in the Americas, with cases reported topping 5.2 million as of this week, surpassing a yearly record set in 2023, according to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).

Sci-Tech

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  The House votes for possible TikTok ban in the U.S., but don't expect the app to go away soon

  The House passed legislation Saturday that would ban TikTok in the United States if the popular social media platform's China-based owner doesn't sell its stake within a year, but don't expect the app to go away anytime soon.

• Olympic organizers unveil strategy for using artificial intelligence in sports

  Olympic organizers unveiled their strategy Friday to use artificial intelligence in sports, joining the global rush to capitalize on the rapidly advancing technology.

• This ancient snake in India might have been longer than a school bus and weighed a tonne

  An ancient giant snake in India might have been longer than a school bus and weighed a tonne, researchers reported Thursday.

Entertainment

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  'The Tortured Poets Department': A track-by-track listener's guide to Taylor Swift’s 31-song double album

  Taylor Swift released 'The Tortured Poets Department' on Friday, a 31-track surprise double album.

• A Nigerian chess champion plays the royal game for 60 hours - a new global chess record

  A Nigerian chess champion and child education advocate played chess nonstop for 60 hours in New York City's Times Square to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon.

• Not a toddler, not a parent, but still love 'Bluey'? You're not alone

  She's the title character of 'Bluey,' a kids' program consisting of seven-minute episodes that have enraptured children and adults alike. This week's release of its longest episode yet — at a whopping 28 minutes — prompted an outpouring of appreciation for the show, even from those who are neither toddler nor parent.

Business

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  What is capital gains tax? How is it going to affect the economy and the younger generations?

  The federal government says its plan to increase taxes on capital gains is aimed at wealthy Canadians to achieve “tax fairness.”

• Lululemon to shutter Washington distribution centre, lay off 128 employees

  Lululemon Athletica will close its distribution centre in the state of Washington at the end of the year and lay off more than 100 employees, the apparel retailer told Reuters on Friday.

• Netflix slides as move to end sharing user count sparks growth worries

  Netflix shares fell on Friday, as its surprise move to stop sharing subscriber additions and average revenue per member from 2025 sowed doubts in investor minds about growth peaking in some markets for the streaming pioneer.

Lifestyle

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  'Jonny is special': Moncton music community rallies around drummer

  A GoFundMe campaign for a Moncton drummer has raised around $49,500 in just a few weeks.

• After hearing thousands of last words, this hospital chaplain has advice for the living

  Hospital chaplain J.S. Park opens up about death, grief and hearing thousands of last words, and shares his advice for the living.

• How 4/20 grew from humble roots to marijuana's high holiday

  Saturday marks marijuana culture’s high holiday, 4/20, when college students gather — at 4:20 p.m. — in clouds of smoke on campus quads and pot shops in legal-weed states thank their customers with discounts.

Sports

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  Leafs winger William Nylander misses Game 1 against Bruins with undisclosed injury

  William Nylander missed the Maple Leafs' playoff opener with an undisclosed injury Saturday.

• Nurse OT winner breaks Montreal hearts as Toronto wins PWHL 'Duel at the Top'

  Toronto's Sarah Nurse broke Montreal hearts 13 seconds into overtime in front of a record-setting PWHL crowd at the Bell Centre.

• Kyle Dubas joins Canada's front office for world hockey championship

  The Sault's Kyle Dubas has been named to Canada's front office team for the upcoming world hockey championship.

Autos

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  Young people 'tortured' if stolen vehicle operations fail, Montreal police tell MPs

  One day after a Montreal police officer fired gunshots at a suspect in a stolen vehicle, senior officers were telling parliamentarians that organized crime groups are recruiting people as young as 15 in the city to steal cars so that they can be shipped overseas.

• What's a Barnacle? It's yellow, sticks and screams if you try to pry it off your car

  Barnacles, bright yellow devices used to make sure parking scofflaws pay their tickets, could soon be making their way to cities across Canada.

• Tesla recalling nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks because accelerator pedal can get stuck

  Tesla is recalling 3,878 of its 2024 Cybertrucks after it discovered that the accelerator pedal can become stuck, potentially causing the vehicle to accelerate unintentionally and increase the risk of a crash.

UBC football star turning heads in lead up to NFL draft

At 6'8" and 350 pounds, there is nothing typical about UBC offensive lineman Giovanni Manu, who was born in Tonga and went to high school in Pitt Meadows.

Cat found at Pearson airport 3 days after going missing

Kevin the cat has been reunited with his family after enduring a harrowing three-day ordeal while lost at Toronto Pearson International Airport earlier this week.

Molly on a mission: N.S. student collecting books about women in sport for school library

Molly Knight, a grade four student in Nova Scotia, noticed her school library did not have many books on female athletes, so she started her own book drive in hopes of changing that.

Where did the gold go? Crime expert weighs in on unfolding Pearson airport heist investigation

Almost 7,000 bars of pure gold were stolen from Pearson International Airport exactly one year ago during an elaborate heist, but so far only a tiny fraction of that stolen loot has been found.

Marmot in the city: New resident of North Vancouver's Lower Lonsdale a 'rock star rodent'

When Les Robertson was walking home from the gym in North Vancouver's Lower Lonsdale neighbourhood three weeks ago, he did a double take. Standing near a burrow it had dug in a vacant lot near East 1st Street and St. Georges Avenue was a yellow-bellied marmot.

Relocated seal returns to Greater Victoria after 'astonishing' 204-kilometre trek

A moulting seal who was relocated after drawing daily crowds of onlookers in Greater Victoria has made a surprise return, after what officials described as an 'astonishing' six-day journey.

Ottawa barber shop steps away from Parliament Hill marks 100 years in business

Just steps from Parliament Hill is a barber shop that for the last 100 years has catered to everyone from prime ministers to tourists.

'It was a special game': Edmonton pinball player celebrates high score and shout out from game designer

A high score on a Foo Fighters pinball machine has Edmonton player Dave Formenti on a high.

'How much time do we have?': 'Contamination' in Prairie groundwater identified

A compound used to treat sour gas that's been linked to fertility issues in cattle has been found throughout groundwater in the Prairies, according to a new study.

Vancouver

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  Vancouver 4-20 celebration and protest a no-show at Sunset Beach amid police crackdown

  Cannabis enthusiasts and would-be protesters who went to Vancouver's Sunset Beach expecting a 4-20 festival this year were met instead with fences and police officers.

• 4 homes damaged, 14 people displaced by Aldergrove fire

  Four homes are damaged and 14 people displaced after a fire broke out in an Aldergrove neighbourhood Saturday morning.

• Husband pleads guilty to wife's 2022 murder in Abbotsford: IHIT

  A man accused of killing his wife at a home in Abbotsford nearly two years ago has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, authorities announced Saturday.

Toronto

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  Winning $70 million Lotto Max ticket sold in Toronto

  A winning Lotto Max ticket was sold in Toronto from last night's draw.

• What to expect for Toronto Maple Leafs playoffs against Boston Bruins

  The next chapter of the Toronto Maple Leafs rivalry with the Boston Bruins is set to unfold on Saturday night.

• Nurse OT winner breaks Montreal hearts as Toronto wins PWHL 'Duel at the Top'

  Toronto's Sarah Nurse broke Montreal hearts 13 seconds into overtime in front of a record-setting PWHL crowd at the Bell Centre.

Calgary

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  Police investigate stabbing in northeast Calgary Saturday evening

  One person is in stable condition in hospital after a stabbing in northeast Calgary.

• 'Enough work hasn't yet been done': 42 community association representatives meet with Gondek over rezoning

  Dozens of Community Association representatives sat down with Mayor Jyoti Gondek Saturday morning to express their concern about proposed zoning changes.

• AHS issues boil water advisory for Rocky View County

  A boil water advisory was issued Friday night for residences supplied by Salt Box Coulee Waterworks System in Rocky View County.

Ottawa

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  Hundreds line up for return of Golden Palace half-price egg roll event

  Ottawa's oldest Chinese restaurant is serving up its famous egg rolls for half-price again.

• Former Sens VP Jeff Kyle, instrumental in bringing team to Ottawa, dies at 62

  Many in Ottawa are mourning the loss of community builder and business leader Jeff Kyle, who played an instrumental part in bringing the Ottawa Senators to the capital.

• Manor Park shooting leaves man dead, Ottawa police investigating

  The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit is investigating a shooting that happened Friday evening on Birch Avenue.

Montreal

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  Montreal woman loses close to $25,000 in crypto platform scam

  A Montreal woman says she lost close to $25,000 on a fake crypto trading platform she thought was developed by Elon Musk, highlighting the dangers of online scams, which are becoming more and more sophisticated.

• Nurse OT winner breaks Montreal hearts as Toronto wins PWHL 'Duel at the Top'

  Toronto's Sarah Nurse broke Montreal hearts 13 seconds into overtime in front of a record-setting PWHL crowd at the Bell Centre.

• Situation improving in Montreal's Village, but problems persist

  Members of the community in Montreal's Village neighbourhood say they've seen some improvements to local security and cleanliness, but argue Quebec needs to do more to support vulnerable people in the area.

Edmonton

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  SUV stolen, owner run over in carjacking on Jasper Avenue Saturday morning: EPS

  A man was run over by his own SUV Saturday morning after it was stolen by a carjacker on Jasper Avenue.

• 'Seven years of regret': raunchy leg piece wins bad tattoo competition at Edmonton Expo Centre

  Friday night was a celebration of mistakes for a small group of body art enthusiasts.

• Police seeking footage of hit-and-run on Jasper Avenue Friday night

  A man is in life-threatening condition after a hit-and-run crash on Jasper Avenue Friday night.

Atlantic

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  Wrongfully convicted New Brunswick man dies months after exoneration

  A wrongfully convicted New Brunswick man who spent decades trying to clear his name before being declared innocent by a judge in January has died at the age of 80.

• Nova Scotia justice minister resigns following domestic violence comments

  Nova Scotia Justice Minister Brad Johns has resigned, according to a short statement from Premier Tim Houston on Friday evening.

• N.B. public safety minister defends new jail after costs more than double to $66 million

  The New Brunswick government says cost estimates for the new jail in Grand Lake, which have more than doubled, won’t derail the $66 million project.

Winnipeg

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  'Go Jets go!': Winnipeg fans, businesses gear up for whiteout parties as Jets embark on playoff run

  On Sunday, the Jets will face off against the Avalanche as thousands of fans flood Donald Street in downtown Winnipeg for the first Whiteout Party of the year.

• Winnipeg police searching for suspects in two-year homicide investigation

  Winnipeg police are asking for the public’s help as they continue to investigate a two-year-old homicide.

• Brandon man facing charges after attempting to stab police officer

  A 34-year-old man from Brandon, Man. is facing a number of charges after police said he attempted to stab an officer Friday evening.

Regina

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  'It's very sad': Regina's Centennial Market being forced to close

  Regina's Centennial Market (CM) is being forced to close after an inspection by Regina Fire and Protective Services (RFPS) found the building was not up to code.

• 'Recklessly spending tax dollars': Questions arise over cost of government infrastructure projects

  Questions are being asked in the legislature about the significant cost of two major government infrastructure projects.

• Regina fire crews battle early morning blaze, 22 suites displaced

  Fire crews battled an early morning blaze that displaced occupants from 22 suites.

Kitchener

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  Suspect wanted on 25 charges as part of stolen vehicle investigation in southwestern Ontario

  Waterloo regional police are looking for a woman after they recovered nine stolen vehicles and laid more than 50 charges in connection to a fraud investigation.

• Conestoga College and John Tibbits named in defamation lawsuit

  Conestoga College and its president John Tibbits have been named in a defamation lawsuit.

• 'We have the right to housing': Community volunteers unite to build sand bag homes in Kitchener's Tent City

  It was a chilly Saturday in April at Kitchener’s Tent City but that didn’t stopping Donald Lacasse from building shelters.

Saskatoon

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  Saskatoon potters gather for pottery exhibition

  The Saskatoon Potters Guild is back with their annual spring exhibition.

• Saskatoon judge to make ruling on evidence in fatal THC-impaired driving case

  A Saskatoon Provincial Court judge will determine whether testimony from a woman, charged with impaired driving causing the death of a child, will be used as evidence in her trial.

• Saskatoon man facing multiple charges after break-in, stolen vehicle

  A 34-year-old Saskatoon man is facing multiple charges after a break-and-enter escalated into an armed robbery.

Northern Ontario

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  Flood warnings issued for Lake Nipissing shoreline

  The North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry have issued Flood warnings for the Lake Nipissing shoreline.

• Winning $70 million Lotto Max ticket sold in Toronto

  A winning Lotto Max ticket was sold in Toronto from last night's draw.

• Vicious attack on a dog ends with charges for northern Ont. suspect

  Police in Sault Ste. Marie charged a 22-year-old man with animal cruelty following an attack on a dog Thursday morning.

London

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  Early morning shooting under investigation by London police 'sounded like a shotgun or rifle,' says neighbour

  Police say a man was found with a gunshot wound just before 5 a.m. Saturday in a northwest London neighbourhood.

• Earth Fest brings climate activists and nature lovers together

  Ahead of Earth Day, various community groups banded together to clean up garbage in parks and along the banks of the Thames River.

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Barrie

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  Simcoe County LifeLabs employees protest over wage disparity

  LifeLabs workers in Barrie joined others from across the region on Saturday in protesting ahead of a looming strike deadline.

• Charges laid in early morning crash on Highway 400

  A man from Barrie is facing a slew of charges after an early morning crash on Highway 400 near Innisfil.

• MacLaren Art Centre annual gala marked with special performance

  Donors and attendees of an annual gala at the MacLaren Art Centre were treated to a special performance Saturday evening.

Windsor

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  Detroit River marine training boosts cooperation and preparedness, say commanders

  Sailors from the Royal Canadian Naval Reserve are conducting exercises on the river alongside various emergency service groups this weekend, aiming to respond effectively in a coordinated manner to water emergencies.

• More than $400K raised at annual Play For A Cure in LaSalle

  The final total is expected to be higher once merchandise, silent auction and raffle sales are also included.

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Vancouver Island

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  EA Sports simulation predicts Vancouver over Boston in 2024 Stanley Cup final

  If EA Sports' annual Stanley Cup playoffs simulation is correct, the Vancouver Canucks are about to exorcise a whole lot of demons.

• Victoria is B.C.'s 'dopest' city, according to Uber Eats

  When it comes to delivery dope, B.C.'s capital comes out on top, according to Uber Eats.

• First Nation solar farm in B.C. expected to save 1.1 million litres of diesel a year

  A First Nation in central British Columbia will build what the federal government says will likely be the largest off-grid solar project in Canada.

Kelowna

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  Stolen snake named Milkshake returned to Kelowna pet store

  A banana ball python that was stolen from a Kelowna pet store on Saturday has been returned unharmed, Mounties said.

• Nurses rally at B.C. Interior hospital over security, staffing concerns

  Nurses held a rally Wednesday at a hospital in the B.C. Interior that closed its emergency department more than a dozen times last year due to insufficient staff.

• B.C. to add 240 complex-care housing units throughout province

  British Columbia is planning to add 240 new units to its complex-care housing program, providing homes for people with mental-health and addictions challenges that overlap with other serious conditions.

Lethbridge

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  Lethbridge gets a new theatre company to showcase city's storytellers

  A new theatre group is setting up shop in Lethbridge.

• Hicks stops 43 shots as Brooks Bandits down Okotoks 4-0 in BCHL series opener

  The Okotoks Oilers poured it on Friday night, firing 43 shots at goalie Johnny Hicks, who stopped them all, leading the Brooks Bandits to a 4-0 win.

• Lethbridge man charged over six incidents where women were approached and solicited

  A Lethbridge man has been charged in connection with six different incidents where women were approached and solicited.

Sault Ste. Marie

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  Kyle Dubas joins Canada's front office for world hockey championship

  The Sault's Kyle Dubas has been named to Canada's front office team for the upcoming world hockey championship.

• Two historic northern Ont. buildings vie for $50K

  Historic buildings across Canada are competing for up to $50,000 to help with restoration costs.

• Phoenix Rising looking for community partners

  A Sault Ste. Marie-based support group for women is hoping to work with other groups to provide more inclusive services.

N.L.

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  N.L. gardening store revives 19th century seed-packing machine

  Technology from the 19th century has been brought out of retirement at a Newfoundland gardening store, as staff look for all the help they can get to fill orders during a busy season.

• 500 Newfoundlanders wound up on the same cruise and it turned into a rocking kitchen party

  A Celebrity Apex cruise to the Caribbean this month turned into a rocking Newfoundland kitchen party when hundreds of people from Canada's easternmost province happened to be booked on the same ship.

• Protest averted as Newfoundland and Labrador premier helps reach pricing deal on crab

  A pricing agreement has been reached between crab fishers and seafood processors that will allow for Newfoundland and Labrador's annual crab fishery to get started.