11 hours ago Toronto mulls more traffic solutions while NYC cracks down with congestion pricing

As drivers in New York City acclimate to Manhattan's new congestion pricing, which went into effect on Sunday, Toronto continues to battle its own ever-worsening traffic woes, which have some advocating for a similar step.Thursday morning, Mayor Olivia Chow announced her team's latest effort to fight gridlock, which is costing people their time and patience and posing a multi-billion-dollar hit to the city's economy: a substantial increase in traffic agents to help control the flow of cars through bottlenecks and ticket motorists when needed.While these staff have been successful in clearing up backups in messy pockets like Liberty Village — along with a few other measures, of course — there is still the question of what more might be needed to fix the metropolis's famously jammed streets.A congestion fee of sorts has been floated various times, including one political candidate who recently pushed for charging non-local drivers to acce...

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8 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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13 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

11 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

6 hours ago Earth records hottest year ever with jump so big it breached key threshold

Earth recorded its hottest year ever in 2024, with such a big jump that the planet temporarily passed a major climate threshold, several weather monitoring agencies announced Friday. Last year’s global average temperature easily passed 2023’s record heat and kept pushing even higher. It surpassed the long-term warming limit of 1.5 C since the late […]

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12 hours ago Ontario man found responsible in parents’ slayings, attempted killing of brother

Alpha Henry has been on trial for two counts of second-degree murder relating to the fatal 2022 stabbing of his parents, and one count of attempted murder relating to his brother.

Events

10 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

20 hours ago Cannabix Technologies Announces Key Hardware Advancements to Marijuana Breathalyzer Technology

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cannabix Technologies Inc. (CSE: BLO) (OTC PINK: BLOZF) (Frankfurt: 8CT) (the “Company” or “Cannabix”) developer of marijuana and alcohol breath testing devices is pleased to report that it has made significant updates to its Cannabix Marijuana Breathalyzer (“CMB”) technology to meet suggested emerging regulatory requirements in […]

Technology

10 hours ago Stranded Montreal Statcare patients offered alternative health care site

A week of uncertainty before Christmas culminated with the closure of the Statcare clinic, leaving residents who had relied on it for medical help left without an option.

Science

15 hours ago Former Redblacks head coach Rick Campbell returns to Ottawa as special teams coordinator

Rick Campbell is back in red and black. The Ottawa Redblacks announced Thursday morning that Campbell, their first head coach, has returned to the capital as the CFL club’s special teams coordinator. Campbell, 54, guided Ottawa to three Grey Cups in his six seasons (2014-2019) as the sideline boss — including its championship win in […]

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11 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

17 hours ago British Swim School Founder Rita Goldberg Passes Away, Leaving a Remarkable 40

TORONTO, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — British Swim School, North America’s leading “learn to swim” provider, announces with deep sadness the passing of its founder, Rita Goldberg, on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. A trailblazer in water safety and swim lessons, Goldberg’s passion and vision revolutionized how swimming lessons are taught, emphasizing survival-based techniques. Rita […]

Society

11 hours ago Trial for Ontario man accused of selling deadly substances postponed to 2026

NEWMARKET — The trial of an Ontario man accused of selling lethal substances online to people who later used it to take their own lives has been pushed back to next year. Kenneth Law is now set to stand trial on 14 counts each of first-degree murder and aiding suicide starting in January 2026 with […]

Economics

24 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 […]

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11 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

15 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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15 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

19 hours ago ’Kids get traumatized’: Calgary research looks to reduce stress in family law cases

CALGARY — The University of Calgary is embarking on a research project to remedy the long-standing concern that, for families, there is very little that’s civil about civil courts. The university announced this week that it has received almost $27 million in funding from the Alberta Law Foundation to fund two research chairs and a […]

Society

13 hours ago Trial for Ontario man accused of selling deadly substances online postponed

The trial of an Ontario man accused of selling lethal substances online to people who later used it to take their own lives has been pushed back to next year.

Economics

12 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

17 hours ago Hyyve, the Marketplace Where Homeowners Receive Upfront Payments from Competing Real Estate Agents, Welcomes Howard Drukarsh to Advisory Board

TORONTO, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hyyve, a revolutionary Canadian marketplace that enables homeowners to receive upfront payments for their property listings while connecting them with qualified real estate agents who bid for the right to sell their homes, is proud to announce that Howard Drukarsh has joined its Advisory Board. Howard Drukarsh brings […]

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18 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 […]

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16 hours ago Verses AI Inc. Announces Closing of $20,000,000 Prospectus Supplement Offering

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Verses AI Inc. (CBOE: VERS) (“Verses” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the Company has closed its previously announced “reasonable best efforts” offering by way of prospectus supplement (the […]

Economics

19 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

19 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 […]

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19 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

19 hours ago Seneca Polytechnic receives $660,000 grant from RBC Future Launch to enhance nursing education

TORONTO, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Seneca Polytechnic is thrilled to announce a generous new grant of $660,000 from RBC Future Launch, a part of RBC and RBC Foundation’s 10-year, $500 million commitment to help Canadian youth prepare for the jobs of tomorrow. This generous donation will be directed towards the Seneca Nanji Foundation […]

Economics

32 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, […]

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19 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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20 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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21 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

22 hours ago Brookfield Asset Management Announces Renewal of Normal Course Issuer Bid

NEW YORK, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. (NYSE: BAM, TSX: BAM) (“Brookfield Asset Management”) today announced it has received the requisite approval for the renewal of its normal course issuer bid providing the option to purchase up to 37,123,295 Class A Limited Voting Shares (“Class A Shares”), representing approximately 10% […]

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24 hours ago Philips appoints Jie Xue as Chief Business Leader Precision Diagnosis, co

January 9, 2025 Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today announced the appointment of Jie Xue as Chief Business Leader Precision Diagnosis, and Özlem Fidanci as Chief of International Region, both effective January 1, 2025. Ms. Xue and Ms. Fidanci have joined Philips’ Executive Committee and […]

Politics

22 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

28 hours ago Some Canadian students can get an extra $150 a month from the government

A new benefit allows thousands of Canadian students to receive extra cash from the government every month this year.On Wednesday, Minister of Seniors Joanne Thompson announced new benefits available for part-time students whose parents are disabled or deceased and contributed to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP).As of January 1, 2025, eligible part-time students aged 18 to 24 will receive 50 per cent of the amount paid by the CPP to full-time students.This is a monthly flat rate of $150.89 in 2025 for part-time students who qualify for the benefit. Students must show a minimum school attendance threshold to be eligible for the extra cash."The rising costs of living are affecting us all. No child should have to choose between caring for their parents and going to school," said Thompson in a statement. "By regularly evaluating the impact of the CPP on Canadians, we are taking the needs of students seriously and providing them with the tools they need to have a secure future."CPP chil...

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25 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 […]

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