Some artists feeling 'blue dot fever,' fans say, as high ticket prices make concertgoers more selective

The name "blue dot fever" comes from the blue dots on Ticketmaster's website, indicating unsold seats. Some fans say they're going to fewer shows because of the high price tag.
Ontario's legislature is set for its shortest sitting in decades. Here's what it means for the Ford government

Premier Doug Ford’s government is on pace to sit for the fewest days of any Ontario government over the past five decades in a year when voters aren’t headed to the polls.And experts warn the decision to shorten the calendar at Queen’s Park comes with its strategic benefits — and pitfalls — for the Tories as the legislature settles into a 21-week break.
Hydro-Québec powers up New York exports amid tightening energy reserves

Hydro-Québec has begun exporting electricity to New York City under a long-term contract that critics say comes at an awkward time, as Quebec grapples with growing demand at home and lower-than-usual reservoir levels.
When I talked to my dad about my queerness, I wish he told me how much we had in common

When Jenn Chen came out to her distant, traditionalist father, she was surprised to receive his comfort and reassurance. His reaction started to make more sense to her after he died and the secret he carefully hid from his family came to light.
Teen dies after being thrown from horse-drawn carriage in New York's Central Park

A teenager thrown to the ground Wednesday when a Central Park carriage horse bolted away from its driver has died, according to police.
Canada captain Alphonso Davies will be available to play vs. Qatar on Thursday

Canada's head coach Jesse Marsch says captain Alphonso Davies will be available for the country's FIFA World Cup game against Qatar in Vancouver on Thursday.
Ex-Calgary councillor directed use of personal phone over freedom of information concerns: docs

While investigating allegations of corruption at Calgary city hall, police say they uncovered text messages sent by former councillor Sean Chu to a man now accused of offering money for council votes in which Chu said to “keep conversations to his personal phone” because his work phone was “subject to Freedom of Information” disclosure.
Vancouver Goldeneyes pick American Caroline Harvey 1st overall in PWHL draft

Generational American defender Caroline Harvey is a member of the Vancouver Goldeneyes. The 23-year-old was selected first overall by Vancouver at the 2026 PWHL Draft in Detroit on Wednesday night.
More than 1,000 Palestinians killed since Israel-Hamas ceasefire, says Gaza Health Ministry

Israeli operations in the Gaza Strip have killed 1,005 Palestinians since Israel and Hamas reached a ceasefire last October, the Gaza Health Ministry said Wednesday.
About 3.4 million Albertans will receive $100 energy rebate from provincial government

Twenty years after then-premier Ralph Klein gave every Albertan a $400 cheque, the current Alberta government is giving each eligible resident a one-time payment of $100.