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A Nova Scotia community is gathering Saturday to mark the one-year anniversary of the disappearance of two young siblings in an effort to show that Lilly and Jack Sullivan are never far from their minds. Lilly and Jack, aged six and four at the time, were reported missing from their home in Lansdowne Station in Pictou County, N.S., on May 2, 2025.It was reported to police at the time that the children had wandered away from their family property.Despite weeks and months of extensive searches and an ongoing police investigation involving multiple agencies, there has been no sign of the…

The U.S. ambassador to Canada says Washington and Ottawa have yet to finalize the terms of an agreement, a stalemate that is currently prohibiting the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge. Pete Hoekstra spoke with Republican House Speaker Matt Hall and Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer earlier this week to provide an update on the negotiations surrounding the 2.5-km cable-stayed bridge.Despite previous demands from President Donald Trump that the U.S. should own half of the bridge, the Detroit News reported that Hoekstra insisted “this will get worked out.”“At the end of the day, the president will have to sign off…

It’s been a senior year tradition — in some form — for years at high schools: Grade 12 students chasing and “eliminating” each other with water pistols for bragging rights. It’s commonly called the “Senior Assassin” game and now there’s an app that collects video evidence and tracks the leader scoreboard.Students taking part can be seen running around with goggles and pool floaties, which gives players immunity.“We’ve been looking forward to it since the Grade 12 students played last year,” said Chloe Mackenzie, a senior at Sackville High School outside Halifax.The game at Sackville High isn’t sanctioned by the school…

NUREMBERG, Germany, May 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PetPivot, the Oregon-based pet innovation brand, today announced its first-time exhibition at Interzoo 2026, the world’s leading pet industry trade fair. The team will represent the brand at Booth 12-457 (Hall 12) from May 12–15, marking PetPivot’s formal entry into the European pet tech market and opening direct dialogue with qualified B2B partners. At Interzoo, PetPivot will showcase its AutoScooper 11 and the newly introduced AutoScooper 12 Lite—both engineered around a core philosophy: smart pet care should be simple, reliable, and free of mandatory apps or subscription fees. This approach follows strong…

Canada’s minister for energy and resource development, Tim Hodgson, was in Calgary on Friday speaking to members of the Canadian Association of Energy Contractors about his government’s commitment to the future of Canadian energy. “This government and Canadians now understand that energy is the engine of Canada’s economy,” said Hodgson.At a sold-out luncheon, the minister cited an abundance of natural resources — from oil and gas to critical minerals and potash — as why Canada can continue to be where the world gets its energy.“We have some incredible cards,” Hodgson noted. “We need to play those cards well. We need…

Thursday was a night to forget for the Edmonton Oilers, dropping their first-round series to the Anaheim Ducks and making an early exit from the Stanley Cup playoffs. The air was a little heavy for fans the day after, still coming to terms with the loss.“Obviously a tough Friday for everybody this morning,” said fan Bre Renauld. “Staying up late watching that game last night was quite sad.”“I’m honestly quite upset about it,” fan Chava Parmar said. “I was feeling very optimistic, especially after the last two years on the run. You can kind of feel the weight of the…

Montreal students at Dawson and Vanier colleges staged a walkout Friday afternoon to protest Quebec’s proposed Bill 9 and Law 14, calling the measures discriminatory and harmful to religious minorities. Protesters say Muslim students are disproportionately affected by Bill 9, which would expand the province’s secularism framework by restricting the wearing of religious symbols for some workers, banning prayer spaces in schools and limiting group prayer in certain public settings.The Dawson Student Union said the demonstration is part of a broader effort to defend student rights and oppose what it sees as policies targeting minority communities.“We have to fight against…

LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Churchill Downs Incorporated (Nasdaq: CHDN) (the “Company”, “CDI”, “we”) announced today that Always A Runner captured the Lilies in the 152nd running of the Longines Kentucky Oaks, topping a field of 13 fillies on fast track conditions. Under the lights of Churchill Downs Racetrack, over 103,000 enthusiastic fans gathered to witness America’s premier race for 3-year-old fillies, highlighted by a spectacular twilight finish. NBC Sports and Peacock broadcast the Kentucky Oaks in primetime for the first time, marking a significant step in expanding viewership and reaching new audiences. Wagering from all sources…

TORONTO – RJ Barrett drilled a 29-foot three-pointer in the dying seconds of overtime as the undermanned Toronto Raptors staved off playoff elimination with a 112-110 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. Barrett released the shot with three seconds left on the clock but after a high bounce it swished through the net with 1.2 seconds left.The best-of-seven series is now tied 3-3.Game 7 will be at Cleveland’s Rocket Arena on Sunday, a venue where the Raptors have never won a post-season game in 10 tries.Scottie Barnes had a double-double with 25 points and 14 assists, adding seven rebounds.…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canada Soccer announced on Friday that the federal government has committed $9.8M towards a National Training Centre (NTC). The investment is being made through the Build Communities Strong Fund, a government program launched in April designed to support new public infrastructure.“The Build Communities Strong Fund is building the infrastructure that Canadians rely on every day,” said Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden in a release.“Today’s investment in sport infrastructure is about more than building a facility. It is about creating a world‑class sport facility where athletes can train and represent…