11 hours ago Toronto FC captain Jonathan Osorio says MLS club has to improve in all areas

Captain Jonathan Osorio didn’t mince words when asked what areas Toronto FC needs to get better in this season. “We need to improve everywhere,” he said at MLS Media Day in Miami on Thursday. “It’s that simple.” Reinforcements have been slow coming. The only addition so far has been Brazilian winger Thiago Andrade, acquired from […]

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7 hours ago L’opposition vénézuélienne dénonce le bref «enlèvement» de sa cheffe, le gouvernement dément

Elle avait fait sa première apparition publique depuis fin août jeudi, à la veille de l’investiture de Maduro.

Politics

12 hours ago Ouvrir le marché des voitures électriques chinoises pour contrer les tarifs douaniers de Donald Trump

Un maire des Laurentides propose d’ouvrir le marché aux voitures électriques chinoises pour contrer les tarifs douaniers que veut imposer Trump.

Society

6 hours ago Tony Luck: Premier Eby has the responsibility and tools to call for a full public inquiry into the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant boondoggle

Opinion: It’s time for the provincial government to call for a full, independent public inquiry under the supervision of the inspector of municipalities, who has sweeping powers to investigate financial mismanagement.

Economics

23 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

7 hours ago Canadian military, firefighters ready to join Los Angeles wildfire battle

Canada’s emergency preparedness minister says Canadian military personnel, their equipment and another 250 firefighters stand “ready to support our American neighbours” as wildfires devastate parts of Southern California. Harjit Sajjan says in a social media post that “Team Canada, with Ontario, Quebec and Alberta, is ready to deploy 250 firefighters, aircraft equipment and other resources […]

Events

10 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

14 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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10 hours ago La cheffe de l’opposition vénézuélienne «libérée», le gouvernement dément son «enlèvement»

Elle avait fait sa première apparition publique depuis fin août jeudi, à la veille de l’investiture de Maduro.

Politics

10 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

10 hours ago Encampment in Edmonton river valley had generators, power tools: police

A homeless encampment cleared from Edmonton’s river valley this week contained generators and multiple power tools, police say. Police and park rangers discovered the encampment in the Fulton Creek area Monday and began dismantling it, an Edmonton Police Service spokesperson said in an email. The site included a camp with “multiple structures” made from building […]

Events

11 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

18 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

10 hours ago U.S. Capitol rioter arrested at B.C. ski resort after claiming political asylum

WHISTLER, B.C. — An American man convicted for his part in the riot on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 has been arrested in the ski resort of Whistler, B.C. The Canada Border Services Agency says in a statement that Antony Vo, described as “a fugitive from U.S. justice,” was arrested on Monday without incident. […]

Politics

19 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 Watchdog groups seeks investigation into RFK Jr. for voting from ’sham’ address

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York election officials are being urged to investigate whether Robert F. Kennedy Jr. committed voter fraud by casting his November ballot from a discredited address, as the former independent presidential candidate seeks Senate confirmation for a top public health role in the Trump administration. Accountable.US, a progressive watchdog group, this week […]

Economics

13 hours ago Fire at Mormon church in southwest Calgary 'intentionally set,' police say

Calgary police are investigating after they say a fire was intentionally set a Mormon church in southwest Calgary early Thursday morning. Emergency crews responded to reports of a fire at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 10923 24th St. S.W. shortly before 4 a.m. on Thursday, the Calgary Fire Department confirmed. […]

Events

11 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

22 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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11 hours ago La cheffe de l’opposition vénézuélienne arrêtée après une manifestation anti

Elle avait fait sa première apparition public depuis fin août jeudi, à la veille de l’investiture de Maduro.

Politics

12 hours ago Calgary police investigate another case of church vandalism in the city

The Calgary police arson unit has been called in to help investigate after a molotov cocktail was thrown through the window of a church early Thursday morning (Jan. 9, 2025).

Economics

14 hours ago Everton fires manager Sean Dyche hours before a game in first big call by new American owners

In the first big call by its new American owners, Everton fired manager Sean Dyche on Thursday just a few hours before the struggling Premier League team was due to play an FA Cup match. Everton made the move with the team two points above the relegation zone and having won just one of its […]

Events

31 hours ago Advantest Forms Strategic Partnerships with FormFactor and Technoprobe

Makes Small Minority Investments in Each Company to Advance Technology Development TOKYO, Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leading semiconductor test equipment supplier Advantest Corporation (TSE: 6857) (“the Company”) announced that it has entered into small minority investments and partnership agreements with both Technoprobe SpA (“Technoprobe”) and FormFactor, Inc (“FormFactor”). Advantest is in discussions with, […]

Culture

22 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.

Other

16 hours ago L’opposition vénézuélienne dans les rues de Caracas contre l’investiture de Maduro

À la veille de cet événement controversé, les autorités ont massivement déployé les forces de l’ordre.

Politics

14 hours ago U.S. steel, plastic among items Canada may target with retaliatory tariffs

OTTAWA — Canada is looking to target American steel, ceramics and plastics with retaliatory tariffs in response to an escalating trade dispute with the incoming Trump administration. A senior government official says the list is not final and that Ottawa has made no decisions yet on retaliation. Incoming U.S. president Donald Trump has threatened to […]

Economics

14 hours ago Venezuelan security forces seek to quell protests against Maduro’s attempt to cling to power

CARACAS, Venezuela —- Riot police were out in force in Venezuela ‘s capital Thursday looking to quell protesters seeking to block President Nicolas Maduro’s attempt to cling to power despite credible evidence that he lost last summer’s election by a landslide The National Assembly, which like all institutions in Venezuela is controlled by the ruling […]

Events

32 hours ago Stewart Prest: Canada’s fight with Donald Trump isn’t just economic, it’s existential

Opinion: Trump has made it a running joke that Canada is just another American state. He’s openly challenging the idea of Canadian sovereignty. But Canada is not powerless

Culture

18 hours ago Le politicien français d’extrême droite Zemmour invité à l’investiture de Trump

Le président Emmanuel Macron n’a, lui, pas été convié.

Politics

15 hours ago Montreal man sentenced in U.S. for exporting weapon components to Russia

MONTREAL — A Montreal man has been sentenced to 40 months in prison by a United States federal court for running a scheme to illegally export millions of dollars’ worth of electronic components to Russia for military use. Nikolay Goltsev, 38, used two companies in Brooklyn, N.Y., to purchase electronics from U.S. manufacturers and send […]

Economics

30 hours ago New Orleans hires former NY police czar amid investigations into security

NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said she had hired former New York Police Commissioner William J. Bratton as a consultant during a tense city council meeting Wednesday as officials and residents sought answers over security lapses after a terror attack that killed 14 people in the French Quarter. Kirkpatrick also told […]

Events

20 hours ago FIRST READING: Canadian politicians rail against annexation as American counterparts laugh

Although Trump keeps pledging U.S. statehood for Canada, even close allies aren't treating it seriously

Politics

18 hours ago Farming tech is on display at CES as companies showcase their green innovations and initiatives

LAS VEGAS (AP) — When Russell Maichel started growing almonds, walnuts and pistachios in the 1980s, he didn’t own a cellphone. Now, a fully autonomous tractor drives through his expansive orchard, spraying pesticides and fertilizer to protect the trees that have for decades filled him with an immense sense of pride. “The sustainability of doing […]

Economics

31 hours ago Fire hydrants ran dry in Southern California just when they were needed most

The water system used to fight the Palisades fire in Los Angeles buckled under the demands of what turned out to be the most destructive fire in Los Angeles history. Some hydrants ran dry, hindering the fight against the flames, local water officials said Wednesday. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power was pumping […]

Events

30 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 […]

Politics

27 hours ago Serres automatisées: Québec prêt à verser jusqu’à 20 millions $ à Vegpro

Le MAPAQ est prêt à verser jusqu’à 20M$ à Vegpro pour l’aider à payer la facture d’électricité de ses nouvelles serres automatisées, en Montérégie.

Economics