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Federal leaders dish on who they want to win the Stanley Cup
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Federal leaders dish on who they want to win the Stanley Cup

As the clock ticks down to the end of April, all eyes in Canada are fixed on the country’s most important campaign. Not the federal election, of course, but the quest for Lord Stanley’s Cup.Five Canadian teams remain in contention: the Edmonton Oilers, the Winnipeg Jets, the Ottawa Senators, the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Montreal Canadiens.Given the other big campaign underway, Global News asked each of the three major party leaders who they’re hoping will win the Stanley Cup. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. “Look, you’ve got to be loyal, I think. I’m an Oilers fan, cheering for the Oil,” said Liberal Leader M...
Teddi Mellencamp shares ‘exciting’ update following Stage 4 cancer diagnosis – National
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Teddi Mellencamp shares ‘exciting’ update following Stage 4 cancer diagnosis – National

Teddi Mellencamp, daughter of singer-songwriter John Mellencamp, shared an “exciting” update after learning her skin cancer had reached Stage 4 earlier this month. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum shared the news on Instagram on Tuesday, saying it was “one update I couldn’t wait to share.”“All tumors stage 4 (metastasized melanoma in my brain and lungs) shrunk or disappeared so I have 6ish more weeks of immunotherapy and doctors believe I will be healed if everything stays on course,” Mellencamp wrote. “Thank you to everyone who has sent their love, prayers, and positivity.”In the video Mellencamp shared, she said, “I just finished with all of my scans and my tumours have significantly shrunk, which doctors believe means that this all will work and that I will be back to myself an...
Montreal buses remove ‘Go! Canadiens Go!’ after language watchdog complaint
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Montreal buses remove ‘Go! Canadiens Go!’ after language watchdog complaint

City buses in Montreal have dropped the expression “Go! Canadiens Go!” following a complaint to Quebec’s language watchdog. Montreal’s transit agency is now using the French expression “Allez! Canadiens Allez!” on the electronic displays on the front of its buses to show support for the Montreal Canadiens’ NHL playoff run.The decision was made because the word “go” is an anglicism, said spokesperson Isabelle Tremblay.The expression “Go Habs Go!” is used extensively in Quebec to support the Montreal hockey team. It is also used widely by the team itself, including as a social media hashtag. But Tremblay said Quebec’s French-language office received a complaint last year about buses displaying the words “Go! CF Mtl Go!” — a reference to Montreal’s professional soccer club.In response, the So...
Canada election: One-on-one with 3 federal leaders in battleground B.C.
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Canada election: One-on-one with 3 federal leaders in battleground B.C.

Canada’s federal election is just days away, and the leaders are making their final push to connect with voters across the country. British Columbia is shaping up to be a crucial battleground in the race, and unsurprisingly, the leaders of each of the three largest national parties have made multiple campaign stops in Canada’s Pacific province.Global BC’s legislative reporter Richard Zussman had a chance to sit down one-on-one with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Liberal Leader Mark Carney and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh when they were in town. Here’s some of what they had to say.Pierre PoilievreFor Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, the ballot question this election is about change. Do voters want to try a different approach, or do they want to stick with the Liberals, who, despite ...
After Trump revives 51st state rhetoric, party leaders stress ‘not ever’ – National
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After Trump revives 51st state rhetoric, party leaders stress ‘not ever’ – National

As Canadians prepare to vote in the federal election on Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump has resumed his attacks on the country’s auto sector and sovereignty, prompting Canada’s party leaders to once more stress they will fight to protect both. On Wednesday, Trump told reporters it was possible his 25 per cent tariffs “could go up” for cars made in Canada, before repeating his assertion that Canada should be a U.S. state.While the president’s escalation of his trade war on Canada and countries around the world has continued throughout the federal campaign, his rhetoric around Canada’s sovereignty has largely quieted during the past several weeks.White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said last week that Trump still wants Canada to become the country’s 51st state, but it was Wednes...
Infertility Awareness Week: Know causes behind rising cases of male infertility
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Infertility Awareness Week: Know causes behind rising cases of male infertility

There has been a spike in male infertility cases, largely driven by increasing stress levels, obesity, poor lifestyle choices, and growing environmental pollution. These factors affect sperm quality, hormone balance, and overall reproductive health. This growing trend is a cause for concern, especially among couples aged 25-35 trying to conceive. Early diagnosis, maintaining a healthy weight, regular exercise, reducing stress, and avoiding smoking and alcohol can significantly help manage and improve male fertility. Every year, National Infertility Awareness Week is observed between April 20 and April 26. It is done to raise awareness about infertility and the need for more people to be educated about it. Infertility affects both men and women. Male infertility refers to problems in a man...
Why It Can Be a Bad Idea to Run iPhone Games and Apps on Mac
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Why It Can Be a Bad Idea to Run iPhone Games and Apps on Mac

Many, but far from all, otherwise mobile-only applications are available on the Mac App Store for Macs with an Apple silicon processor. Such Macs can hypothetically run any iPhone or iPad application, though individual developers can choose whether or not to offer that functionality. There are multiple reasons why a company might not offer their iPhone app on Mac—maybe they don't want to optimize it for a bigger display, maybe it's broken in some way, or maybe they just aren't interested in supporting another platform.You might disagree with that decision, though, and wondering whether it's possible to use those apps on your Mac anyway. And it is, sort of: PlayCover is an app capable of running any iPhone application you can think of, at least in theory. The problem is, there's no straight...
Legault government wants to link doctors’ pay to their performance
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Legault government wants to link doctors’ pay to their performance

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 24, 2025 1:24 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Quebec government has just tabled its proposal to family doctors as part of the negotiations to renew the 2015-2023 Framework Agreement. The offer published on the Treasury Board website stipulates that the government wishes to introduce “a performance-based principle, linked to relevant clinical performance indicators determined” by the Ministry of Health. Get weekly health news Receive the latest medical news and health information delivered to you every Sunday. ...
‘I’m hoping the polls are wrong’: Conservatives in GTA fear Liberal win – National
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‘I’m hoping the polls are wrong’: Conservatives in GTA fear Liberal win – National

David Aldersey says he has never been to a political rally before but felt compelled to show up at a Conservative event in the Greater Toronto Area because of what he says is at stake. “I’ve been a small-c conservative, but I’ve just seen 10 years of bad decisions,” he said. “The Liberal party parachuted in Mark Carney and it’s another face on the same team.”Aldersey is one of Pierre Poilievre’s supporters who showed up Tuesday night in Vaughan, Ont., to attend one of the Conservatives’ last rallies of the campaign.But he worries the outcome may not be what he and others there want. 2:39 Poilievre reaffirms crime, housing, and addiction pledges in final campaign stretch ...
Jelly Roll moves closer to being pardoned for his past crimes – National
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Jelly Roll moves closer to being pardoned for his past crimes – National

Jelly Roll may soon see his criminal record wiped clean. On Tuesday, the Tennessee Board of Parole unanimously recommended a pardon for the rapper-turned-country music performer, who holds a long rap sheet from days gone by.The board’s action leaves the final decision on a pardon up to Gov. Bill Lee.Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, has never shied away from discussing the time he spent in prison for robbery and drug charges and the work he’s done to overcome his troubled past.Now, the 40-year-old singer wants to be able to travel internationally to perform and share his message of redemption, and a pardon would be a first step in achieving that dream.The parole board issued its nonbinding recommendation unanimously after a hearing that lasted about an hour and 45 minutes with s...