3 hours ago Trump hush money sentencing to go ahead as U.S. Supreme Court rejects delay

The court’s 5-4 order clears the way for Judge Juan M. Merchan to impose a sentence Friday on Trump, who was convicted in a New York business fraud case.

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2 hours ago Prospera Energy Inc. Announces Executive Leadership Appointment and Key Financial Developments

CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Prospera Energy Inc. (TSX.V: PEI, OTC: GXRFF) (“Prospera“, “PEI” or the “Corporation“) Leadership AppointmentProspera announces the appointment of Darren Jackson as its Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective January 1st, 2025. Darren will oversee the company’s day-to-day operations, strategic initiatives, regulatory compliance, field optimization programs, and drive operational […]

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7 hours ago KKR and PSP Investments Acquire Minority Stake in Two American Electric Power Transmission Companies

Investment to support modernization of infrastructure and increased reliability Strategic partnership comes as need for reliable power soars in the U.S. NEW YORK — Today, investment funds managed by KKR, a leading global investment firm, and the Public Sector Pension Investment Board (“PSP Investments”), one of Canada’s largest pension investors, announced an agreement to acquire […]

Society

5 hours ago Inovalis Real Estate Investment Trust Announces the Conditional Sale of 87.5% of the Arcueil Property for €37.5 Million

TORONTO — Inovalis Real Estate Investment Trust (the “REIT”) (TSX: INO.UN) today announced the signing of an exchange contract for the sale of 87.5% of the Arcueil property to two parties for €37.5 million ($56.5 million) which reflects, on a pro-rated basis, 100% of the property’s appraised value of €45.0 million ($67.8 million) as set […]

Economics

12 hours ago Iconic Toronto neighbourhood finally closer to protection from major redevelopment

Kensington Market is one of the few corners of downtown Toronto that has managed to evade redevelopment against all odds, its one-way streets still home to the recognizable, varying facades that have housed some of the same small businesses for decades.But, while many may think the pocket spanning Dundas to College Street just west of Spadina is immune to the reaches of gentrification, it doesn't actually have adequate heritage protections to prevent flashy, high-density new condos from popping up and antagonizing to the vibe that has always characterized the neighbourhood.Few things revealed the recent risk to the district more than a 2023 proposal that aimed to refashion a $24 million stretch of Victorian semi-detached homes and businesses along Kensington Ave. into a mid-rise building — something not out of the realm of possibilities per Toronto's Official Plan, which only asks that new development be consiste...

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11 hours ago Tributes pour in for chief of police service believed to have died in house fire

Condolences have started pouring in for the chief of the Manitoba First Nations Police Service who is believed to have died in a house fire early Wednesday morning. 

Events

4 hours ago Vancouver fashion retailer Aritzia sees profits soar 72% in third quarter

Aritzia executives framed the big jump as a sign of strength on many fronts rather than the product of success in one area

Culture

6 hours ago Aptose Announces First AML Patients Dosed with Tuspetinib Triplet Frontline Therapy in TUSCANY Trial

TUS+VEN+AZA triplet has potential as frontline therapy to treat large, mutationally diverse populations of AML SAN DIEGO and TORONTO, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aptose Biosciences Inc. (“Aptose” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: APTO, TSX: APS), a clinical-stage precision oncology company, today announced dosing the first set of patients in the TUSCANY Phase 1/2 study […]

Science

3 hours ago Liberals will remove ’fraudulent’ memberships, as some register pets to vote

OTTAWA — A federal Liberal spokesman says the party can and will remove “fraudulent profiles” from its list of electors eligible to vote for its next leader. Parker Lund’s comment comes after multiple people posted online about creating fake profiles using fake names or their pet names and listing their address as that of the […]

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4 hours ago JUST LIKE JUSTIN: Ghost of Trudeau will haunt Liberals in next election, Poilievre says

Conservative Leader calls on Prime Minister to skip leadership race and call snap election

Politics

14 hours ago Parker: Truman homes begins new development in vibrant University District

Truman has been upbeat about investing in University District for a long time and has completed three successful projects there, each one already sold out

Society

11 hours ago ‘What Are You Complaining About?’: Economists Assail Trump’s Canada Trade Claims

President-elect Donald Trump has justified his threat of 25% tariffs on Canada by pointing to the US trade deficit. Top Canadian economists have a response to that: it’s all because your country wants cheap oil.

Economics

18 hours ago Northleaf Completes Investment in CCM Hockey alongside Altor Equity Partners

TORONTO — Northleaf Capital Partners (“Northleaf”), a global private markets investment firm, today announced that funds under its management have completed an investment in CCM Hockey (“CCM” or “the Company”). Northleaf partnered with Altor Equity Partners (“Altor”), a leading European middle-market private equity firm, to acquire the business. Financial terms of the transaction were not […]

Sport

25 hours ago First Nations Police Service chief believed to be dead after house fire

The Manitoba First Nations Police Service (MFNPS) believe its chief is dead after a house fire Wednesday.

Events

4 hours ago Profits soar 72% in third quarter at Vancouver fashion retailer Aritzi

Aritzia executives framed the big jump as a sign of strength on many fronts rather than the product of success in one area

Culture

6 hours ago As Flames wait for news on Connor Zary, what is their best path forward this season?

The diagnosis will, undoubtedly, have an impact on the organization’s plans for the rest of the season

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4 hours ago Poilievre says Trudeau’s exit won’t shift election focus from carbon price

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre again demanded that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau call a national election instead of proroging Parliament.

Politics

14 hours ago The Little Market Box meets fundraising goal after facing $18,000 fine

The Little Market Box owner Julianna Tan was surprised to receive a court-imposed fine of over $18,000 in October 2024 for not having an active business licence.

Economics

4 hours ago Samsung TV Karaoke, Powered by Stingray Karaoke, Wins Prestigious CES Innovation Award in Content & Entertainment

MONTREAL, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stingray (TSX: RAY.A; RAY.B), an industry leader in music and video content distribution, business services, and advertising solutions, is thrilled to announce that Samsung TV Karaoke, powered by the Stingray Karaoke app, has received the CES Innovation Award 2025 in the Content & Entertainment category. This award celebrates […]

Culture

7 hours ago “If You Wouldn’t Flaunt It, Refresh It!” HanesBrands Encourages a Fresh Look at Your Underwear Drawer

Survey Reveals Americans Hold Onto Undergarments for Longer Than They Should, Impacting Everyday Comfort WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — HanesBrands Inc. (NYSE: HBI), a global leader in iconic apparel brands, is encouraging Americans to reassess their underwear and bra drawers as part of its latest campaign: “If You Wouldn’t Flaunt It, Refresh It.” A fresh wardrobe starts […]

Other

5 hours ago Global Leader in Specialty Therapeutics Selects Kneat to Digitize Validation

LIMERICK, Ireland, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — kneat.com, inc. (TSX: KSI) (OTCQX: KSIOF), a leader in digitizing and automating validation and quality processes, is pleased to announce that a leading global therapeutics company (“the Company”) has signed a three-year Master Services Agreement with Kneat to digitize its validation processes. This European-headquartered Company employs more […]

Politics

15 hours ago Blackline Safety Announces Shipping of EXO 8 Area Monitor, New $1.6 Million Deal with Total Safety

EXO 8’s industry-leading connectivity, extended battery life and ease of deployment drive value for Total Safety’s rental customers CALGARY, Canada — Blackline Safety Corp. (TSX: BLN), a global leader in connected safety technology, together with Total Safety, a leading global provider of integrated industrial safety solutions, today announced a new $1.6 million deal that sees […]

Economics

5 hours ago Cybin to Participate in the Lytham Partners 2025 Investor Healthcare Summit on January 13, 2025

TORONTO — Cybin Inc. (NYSE American:CYBN) (Cboe CA:CYBN) (“Cybin” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage breakthrough neuropsychiatry company committed to revolutionizing mental healthcare by developing new and innovative next-generation treatment options, is pleased to announce that Doug Drysdale, Cybin’s Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the Lytham Partners 2025 Investor Healthcare Summit […]

Culture

9 hours ago Utility Trailer of California Acquires TNT Trailer Sales, Rebrands as Pacific Coast Utility Trailer

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. — Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company, LLC is pleased to announce that Utility Trailer of California has acquired TNT Trailer Sales in Troutdale, Oregon. The newly acquired dealer will now operate under the name Pacific Coast Utility Trailer. Allan Brown will remain with the company as Vice President of Operations and General […]

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9 hours ago Christy Clark preparing to announce bid for Liberal leadership: ‘we’re ready to go’

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has already dubbed her the ‘carbon tax queen.'

Politics

16 hours ago Arizona Sonoran Announces C$19.9 Million Strategic Private Placement with Hudbay

CASA GRANDE, Ariz. & TORONTO — Arizona Sonoran Copper Company Inc. (TSX:ASCU | OTCQX:ASCUF) (“ASCU” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that Hudbay Minerals Inc. (TSX, NYSE: HBM) (“Hudbay”) has agreed to subscribe for 11,852,064 common shares of the Company (“Common Shares”) in a non-brokered private placement (“Private Placement”) at a price of C$1.68 […]

Economics

6 hours ago Coeur to Participate in Upcoming TD Securities Global Mining Conference

CHICAGO — Coeur Mining, Inc.’s (“Coeur” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CDE) Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Thomas S. Whelan, will participate in the TD Securities Global Mining Conference on Thursday, January 16, 2025. The TD Securities Global Mining Conference is an invitation-only investment conference. Presentation materials will be made available on the Company’s […]

Culture

13 hours ago Women’s clothing retailer Northern Reflections acquired by Putman Investments

The chain has 134 stores across nine provinces and employs more than 860 people

Other

12 hours ago Cority Recognized as a Leader in Independent Analyst Firm’s Green Quadrant EHS Software 2025 Report

Cority continues to be a top-tier provider, demonstrating excellence across all 19 capabilities TORONTO, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cority, the global leader in enterprise Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) and Sustainability software solutions, has been distinguished as a leader for the sixth time in the latest Green Quadrant for EHS Software report from Independent […]

Politics

19 hours ago European Commission Approves the Extension of the Indication of Palforzia® to the Treatment of Toddlers With Confirmed Peanut Allergy

BAAR, Switzerland — Stallergenes Greer, a biopharmaceutical company specialising in allergen immunotherapy (AIT), announces that the European Commission (EC) has approved the extension of indication of Palforzia® (defatted powder of Arachis hypogaea L., semen (peanut)) for the treatment of toddlers (ages 1 through 3) with a confirmed diagnosis of peanut allergy. The marketing authorisation covers […]

Economics

6 hours ago Frequency Electronics Inc. To Present at 27th Annual Needham Conference

MITCHEL FIELD, N.Y., Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Frequency Electronics, Inc. (“FEI” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ-FEIM), a leading provider of precision timing and frequency control products, is pleased to announce that members of its management team will participate in the 27th Annual Needham Growth Conference, taking place January 14 – January 17, 2025. Tom […]

Culture

13 hours ago Grocery code of conduct board hires former Fertilizer Canada CEO as adjudicator

The board heading up Canada’s grocery code of conduct has hired an adjudicator to oversee the code’s implementation. The board announced that Karen Proud will officially begin the role on March 17, with the code intended to be operational by June. Proud is the previous president and CEO of Fertilizer Canada, and has also held […]

Other

12 hours ago Saviynt Recognized as an Identity Security Leader by the Industry’s Leading Analyst Firms

Frost & Sullivan and other leading firms acknowledge Saviynt as a top provider for identity and privileged access management. Saviynt was also recognized as a Customers’ Choice by Gartner Peer Insights. LOS ANGELES — Saviynt, a frontrunner in cloud-native identity and governance platform solutions, today announced that it has been recognized as a leader or […]

Politics

13 hours ago Light Horse Therapeutics Enters Into Strategic Collaboration With Novartis

Discovery collaboration provides a $25 million upfront payment and up to $1 billion in research, development and sales milestone payments SAN DIEGO — Light Horse Therapeutics Inc., a developer of first-in-class small molecule therapeutics, announced a multi-target collaboration with Novartis to identify and develop potentially first-in-class therapeutics using the biotech’s platform. Under the terms of […]

Culture

13 hours ago FV Bank Adds PayPal’s PYUSD Stablecoin to Direct Deposit and Outbound Payment Options with Real

FV Bank the only U.S. licensed bank to offer USDC, USDT and PYUSD trio of stablecoin deposit options to facilitate cross-border payments and remittances SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — FV Bank, the U.S. licensed digital bank offering a vertically integrated suite of traditional and digital asset banking and custody services, today announced the expansion of […]

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13 hours ago Political uncertainty could derail major carbon capture project: experts

CALGARY – The fate of Canada’s largest proposed carbon capture and storage project is even more uncertain after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation announcement this week amplified existing unknowns around the future of energy and climate policy in Canada, experts say. The $16.5-billion high-profile project in question would capture harmful carbon dioxide emissions from the […]

Politics

14 hours ago Hydreight Technologies Provides Shareholder Update on 2024 Milestones and 2025 Vision

VANCOUVER, British Columbia and LAS VEGAS, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hydreight Technologies Inc. (“Hydreight” or the “Company”) (TSXV: NURS) (OTCQB: HYDTF) (FSE: SO6), a rapidly growing mobile clinical network and medical platform, today issued a letter to shareholder partners from Chief Executive Officer, Shane Madden. Dear Shareholders, As we prepare to enter 2025, […]

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14 hours ago Lewis & Ellis Strengthens Leadership in Life & Health and Achieves Significant Growth in Property & Casualty Rankings

DALLAS, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lewis & Ellis (L&E), a leading actuarial consulting firm, is pleased to announce its recognition in the December 2024 edition of AM Best’s Review, where it ranks among the top actuarial firms providing appointed actuary opinions for insurers. Based on insurer loss reserves in the Life, Health, and […]

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14 hours ago CWENCH Hydration™ Gains Distribution in Metro Supermarkets Across Ontario

With the debut of CWENCH Hydration™ in its first major Canadian grocer, Cizzle Brands anticipates that it will be able to further penetrate the mainstream consumer market alongside the specialty athletic and fitness-related markets. Starting this month, CWENCH Hydration™ mix packets will be offered in the pharmacy section of 47 Metro supermarkets across the province […]

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15 hours ago Ontario’s top court approves defamation suit by Ford campaign chief against evangelical leader

Kory Teneycke, Ontario Premier’s campaign chief, is suing Christian leader Charles McVety over claims of profiteering and prejudice

Politics

17 hours ago Objectway Expands Into the MENA Region by Signing With Kuwait Financial Centre ‘Markaz’

Strategic collaboration leverages Objectway’s cutting-edge modular solution to enhance the client experience for Markaz customers. LONDON — Objectway enters the MENA region by signing its first client in Kuwait, Kuwait Financial Centre “Markaz”, a leading asset management and investment banking firm in the MENA region. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Objectway’s growth in […]

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15 hours ago Letters, Jan. 9, 2025: ‘Disastrous performance from disastrous leader’

Tough to watch Trudeau’s self-serving, self-pitying and self-aggrandizing resignation speech was the most cringe-worthy spectacle we’ve ever witnessed. And Gov. Gen. Mary Simon agreeing to prorogue Parliament to give the Liberal Party time to exchange one disastrous leader for another is an affront to democracy. When the election finally happens we hope the Liberals never […]

Politics

17 hours ago Polish Energy Group Orlen Boosts Dividends in 2035 Plan After Lackluster Year

Poland’s largest energy company Orlen SA plans to increase dividends and invest as much as $91 billion in cleaner energy sources over the next decade to win back investors’ confidence after its shares tumbled last year.

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25 hours ago Puerto Rico’s new governor appoints an energy czar to tackle the island’s power crisis

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s new governor appointed a so-called energy czar on Wednesday to help pull the U.S. territory out of a power-supply crisis. The nomination of Josue Colon comes days after a massive blackout hit the island, leaving nearly all its 3.2 million inhabitants in the dark as they prepared […]

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