1 hour ago Surge Copper Announces Upsize of Private Placement to $10.4 Million

Not for distribution to U.S. newswire services or dissemination in the United States Vancouver, British Columbia, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Surge Copper Corp. (TSXV: SURG) (OTCQB: SRGXF) (Frankfurt: G6D2) (“Surge” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that, due to strong investor demand, it has upsized its previously announced non-brokered equity financing (see July […]

Economics

2 h. ago Man killed, 4 injured in fiery collision on Toronto’s Gardiner Expressway

Police say a 68-year-old man is dead and four people were taken to hospital after a fiery collision on Toronto's Gardiner Expressway.

Events

2 h. ago Vireo Growth Inc. Announces Retirement of November 2024 Convertible Note

— Company concurrently refinances convertible note on amended terms in conjunction with larger refinancing — MINNEAPOLIS, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vireo Growth Inc. (“Vireo” or the “Company”) (CSE: VREO; OTCQX: VREOF) today announced the retirement of its previously outstanding US$10 million principal amount convertible note issued on November 1, 2024. Concurrently with the retirement of the November 1, 2024 convertible note, […]

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4 h. ago Kensington Adds Leading National Security Investor George Hoyem to its ONE9 Investment Committee

Appointment of In-Q-Tel’s Lead Investor Further Strengthens Kensington’s ONE9 Defence and Security Venture Capital Platform TORONTO — Kensington Capital Partners Limited today announced the appointment of George Hoyem to the Investment Committee of its ONE9 defence and security venture capital platform. This strategic move further strengthens ONE9’s position as the Canadian market leader for investments […]

Society

7 h. ago Temasek Divestments Hit Record, Portfolio Grows to $339 Billion

Singapore state-owned investor Temasek Holdings Pte reported divestments worth S$42 billion ($33 billion) for its last fiscal year — its largest annual disposal on record — while the firm’s net portfolio value also hit a new high.

Economics

12 h. ago Trump Unleashes Turmoil in Copper Markets With 50% Tariff Plan

US President Donald Trump sowed chaos in metals markets with news of a higher-than-expected 50% tariff on copper imports that prompted a surge in US futures and a dip in the international benchmark.

Economics

12 h. ago Copper Market in Turmoil as Trump Touts 50% Tariff on US Imports

US President Donald Trump sowed fresh chaos in metals markets with news of a higher-than-expected 50% tariff on copper imports, spurring a record spike in US futures and a drop in the global benchmark.

Economics

14 h. ago BC Conservative MLA Brent Chapman diagnosed with throat cancer

Chapman told Global News he'd initially thought the lump in his throat was an infection, but tests subsequently determined it was cancerous.

Science

15 h. ago B.C. outside of crosshairs of Trump's next tariff target: copper

B.C. produces more than half of Canada's copper output, but the vast majority is exported to refiners in Asia.

Economics

16 h. ago Highland Copper Announces Grant of Stock Options, Restricted Share Units and Deferred Share Units

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Highland Copper Company Inc. (TSXV: HI; OTCQB: HDRSF) (“Highland” or the “Company”) announces that, subject to regulatory approval, it has approved the grant of 6,632,271 incentive stock options, 3,116,875 Restricted Share Units and 1,973,684 Deferred Share Units to directors, executive officers and employees of the Company. […]

Economics

17 h. ago Collective Metals Announces Termination of Princeton Option Agreement

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — COLLECTIVE METALS INC. (CSE: COMT | OTC: CLLMF | FSE: TO1) (the “Company” or “Collective”) announces the termination of its option to acquire a 70% interest in the Princeton Project (the “Property”), pursuant to an option agreement between Tulmeen Resources Corporation and the Company dated May […]

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17 h. ago US Copper Prices Surge to Record as Trump Calls for 50% Tariff

Copper futures in New York surged after US President Donald Trump said he planned to implement a 50% tariff on imports of the commodity, a move that’s likely to spark massive supply-chain ripples through global metal markets.

Economics

18 h. ago 2 cyclists training for Cops for Cancer seriously injured in Prince George hit and run

Mounties and the Canadian Cancer Society say the two victims were training for the Cops for Cancer Tour de North in September. Both were seriously injured.

Sport

18 h. ago Caitlin Clark set to return for Indiana Fever after missing 5 games with groin injury

Caitlin Clark expects to play Wednesday when the Indiana Fever host the Golden State Valkyries after missing the past five games with a left groin injury. The All-Star captain participated in practice Monday which was open to season ticket holders, playing in a 5-on-5 scrimmage. It was the first time she’d done that since getting […]

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18 h. ago Police seeking driver of black Honda seen near serious motorcycle crash east of Ottawa

The OPP are looking for the driver of a black Honda Civic or Accord seen near where a motorcycle rider was found with serious injuries.

Events

19 h. ago Jesse Eisenberg leaves staff at a Toronto restaurant totally starstruck

The staff at one Toronto restaurant were shocked this week when they got a surprise visit from Oscar-nominated actor Jesse Eisenberg.Though the actor is well-known for his Oscar-nominated performance in 2010's The Social Network, as well as more recent successes like A Real Pain (2024), for which he received an Oscar nomination for best screenplay, it appears as though Eisenberg isn't afraid to hit the streets of whatever city he's in and explore the local food scene.At least, that appears to be the case for him when he's in Toronto, as the actor recently made a surprise visit to West Queen West's Curryish Tavern, leaving the restaurant's owner and staff starstruck.Widely recognized as being among the best Indian restaurants in the city, it might come as no surprise that the stars would opt to spend their hard-earned days off there — but for owner Miheer Shete, it most certainly did.Miheer tells us that, prior to Eisenberg's appearance at the restau...

Transport

19 h. ago Female cyclist defends decision to not take podium with transgender winner

Julie Cutts Peterson refused to attend medal ceremony after finishing second to Katheryn ‘KJ’ Phillips

Sport

19 h. ago HUNTER: Disappearance, presumed murder of Belleville man cloaked in mystery

Calvin Vanness vanished on March 27, 2008, and cops continue to probe his puzzling disappearance

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19 h. ago Canadian mining magnate seeks U.S. projects as Trump deregulates

Frank Giustra: 'I love gold. I love copper. I love silver. I love uranium'

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19 h. ago Opinion: Let Alberta optometrists do the job they're trained to do

Modern optometry training has evolved far beyond what it was even 10 years ago. Alberta’s regulations aren’t keeping pace. Where we once led North American scope of practice for optometrists, Alberta is now falling far behind. The failure of our regulatory system to match advances in education, training, and medical technology is contributing to increased […]

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