6 hours ago REVIEW: Robbie Williams’ ‘Better Man’ successfully turns pop star into a chimp

By Michael Andor Brodeur, The Washington Post The last time this reviewer was the target market for Robbie Williams, it didn’t go so well. In December of 1997, the British pop singer and former boy band sensation released his breakthrough hit “Angels,” or so I’m told. Like much of my generational cohort in the States, […]

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2 hours ago Rebel News loses bid to quash fines for violating election law on third

OTTAWA — The Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed Rebel News Network’s latest bid to quash $3,000 in fines levied against the right-wing media outlet by the commissioner of elections. The fines were imposed in 2021 after an investigation by the commissioner’s office into lawn signs erected by Rebel News during the 2019 federal election […]

Politics

1 hour ago ThreeD Capital Inc. Announces Unaudited December 31, 2024 Net Asset Value Per Share – $0.76

TORONTO, Jan. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ThreeD Capital Inc. (“ThreeD” or the “Company”) (CSE:IDK / OTCQX:IDKFF) a Canadian-based venture capital firm focused on opportunistic investments in companies in the junior resources and disruptive technologies sectors, announces that at December 31, 2024, its unaudited net asset value per share (“NAV”) was $0.76. This announcement is […]

Economics

2 hours ago Rockridge Resources Receive Final Orders Approving Proposed Plans of Arrangement with Eros Resources and MAS Gold

Vancouver, BC, Jan. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rockridge Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: ROCK) (OTCQB: RRRLF) (Frankfurt: RR0) (“Rockridge”) (the “Company”) is pleased to announce that Rockridge has obtained final orders of the Supreme Court of British Columbia approving the previously announced proposed statutory plans of arrangement under section 288 of the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) […]

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51 minutes ago Complaints against police officers in fatal hotel shooting dismissed by appeal board

Chief's decision to reject two allegations against CPS members who shot Anthony Heffernan at a northeast motel in 2015 was appropriate

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12 hours ago Constellation Brands Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Results

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ), a leading beverage alcohol company, reported today its third quarter fiscal 2025 financial results. A conference call to discuss the financial results and outlook will be hosted by President and Chief Executive Officer, Bill Newlands, and Chief Financial Officer, Garth Hankinson, on […]

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8 hours ago Corus touts Home and Flavour network launches as it reports Q1 profit down

TORONTO — The chief executives of Corus Entertainment Inc. say they’re encouraged by responses to the launch of its two new lifestyle brands, but acknowledge “fluctuations” in audience levels could still lie ahead after it lost the content rights for Food Network and HGTV. Speaking to analysts on the television and radio broadcaster’s first-quarter earnings […]

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11 hours ago Constellation buying Calpine in $26.6 billion deal that would join two huge US power companies

Constellation is buying power natural gas and geothermal power provider Calpine for $16.4 billion, joining together two of the country’s biggest power companies. The transaction includes 50 million shares of Constellation stock, $4.5 billion in cash and the assumption of approximately $12.7 billion of Calpine debt. When accounting for cash expected to be generated by […]

Economics

3 hours ago Police investigating second fatal pedestrian collision in north Edmonton this week: EPS

For the second time this week, Edmonton police are investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian. Police in a release Friday that at approximately 8:10 p.m. on Wednesday, a 2004 Chevrolet Impala driven by a 21-year-old man was travelling south on 97 Street and approaching the intersection on 129 Avenue, when it struck a jaywalking […]

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12 hours ago Aston Martin replaces Mike Krack as team principal after disappointing F1 season

SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — Aston Martin has replaced Mike Krack as team principal but is keeping him in a high-profile role at Formula 1 races after a disappointing 2024 season. The team said Friday that Krack, who had been team principal since 2022, would move to a new role as Chief Trackside Officer focusing on […]

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10 hours ago B.C. has five years left to meet its 30×30 conservation target. Can it be done?

The B.C. government pledged to conserve 30 per cent of land and 30 per cent of water by 2030, but so far only 16 per cent has been protected.

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14 hours ago GlobalLogic Announces Leadership Change: Srini Shankar Appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — GlobalLogic Inc., a Hitachi Group Company and leader in Digital Engineering, today announced that GlobalLogic’s Chief Business Officer (CBO) and Head of Global Industries, Srinivas (Srini) Shankar has been appointed its new President and CEO, effective February 3, 2025. Srini will succeed Nitesh Banga, who has decided to step down to […]

Politics

15 hours ago What goes into crafting retaliatory tariffs that can ‘inflict damage’?

Canada could impose retaliatory tariffs against the United States in response to Donald Trump's economic threat. Experts say they could target industries in Republican states.

Economics

10 hours ago Alec Baldwin sues for malicious prosecution over ‘Rust’ shooting trial

Alec Baldwin also alleges defamation in the lawsuit, saying that prosecutors and investigators intentionally mishandled evidence as they pursued the case.

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14 hours ago UK Treasury chief heading to China to revive suspended economic and financial talks

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Treasury chief is travelling to China this weekend to discuss economic and financial cooperation between the countries, as the U.K.’s Labour government seeks to reset strained ties with Beijing. The Treasury said Friday that Rachel Reeves will travel to Beijing and Shanghai and will meet with her Chinese government counterpart, Vice […]

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23 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 […]

Politics

22 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

15 hours ago Japan slaps new sanctions on Russia and groups in other nations that allegedly helped it evade bans

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Cabinet on Friday approved additional sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine, including freezing the assets of dozens of individuals and groups and banning exports to dozens of organizations in Russia and several other countries that have allegedly helped it evade sanctions. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said Friday’s approval […]

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23 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 […]

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