1 hour ago Today's letters: 'Longest ballot committee' at it again in Alberta

Thursday, May 8: Elections Canada should consider a fee for potential candidates, much like during a leadership race, a reader suggests. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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3 h. ago Trump Aid Cut Threatens Africa’s Growth, AfDB Candidate Warns

US President Donald Trump’s plan to cut hundreds of millions of dollars of funding to the African Development Bank will hit growth on the continent, said Samuel Maimbo, a candidate to take over the leadership of the lender.

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10 h. ago Significant intercepts of gold and copper show Golden Eye emerging as a highly promising new resource prospect

Highest grade result to date of 60.8g/t AuEq over 0.4m (51.3g/t Au, 7.2%Cu & 18.0g/t Ag) with mineralisation open; Plus, assays pending from additional holes Chibougamau Copper-Gold Project, Canada HIGHLIGHTS: Gold intersected in two zones within one hole; results include: 7.4m @ 5.7g/t AuEq (4.6g/t Au, 0.9% Cu & 5.6g/t Ag) from 405.6m, including 3.1m […]

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10 h. ago Southern Alberta municipalities say emergency preparedness critical

From 72-hour emergency kit tips to full-on disaster simulations, several southern Alberta municipalities are preparing for potential emergencies during Emergency Preparedness Week.

Politics

11 h. ago Il y aura un dépouillement judiciaire des votes dans la circonscription de Terrebonne

L’écart entre les deux candidates qui ont reçu le plus grand nombre de votes était de 44 voix.

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12 h. ago Solar Alliance Announces Late Filing of Annual Financial Disclosure

TORONTO and KNOXVILLE, Tenn., May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Solar Alliance Energy Inc. (‘Solar Alliance’ or the ‘Company’) (TSX-V: SOLR), a leading solar energy solutions provider focused on the commercial and utility solar sectors, announces that the filing of its audited annual financial statements, management’s discussion and analysis, and related CEO and CFO certifications […]

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12 h. ago U.S. doctor tells inquest B.C. 911 operators don't use best approach to cardiac

High profile American doctor with an expertise in cardiac arrest testifies at coroner's inquest that B.C.'s 911 system delays getting ambulances to emergencies.

Science

12 h. ago Higher measles risk heightens anxiety for immunocompromised individuals

The virus has re-emerged in Ottawa for the first time since 2019.

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13 h. ago Cole Harbour Place closes saunas due to safety, sexual inappropriate behaviour

A Dartmouth rec centre has permanently closed its dry saunas due to too many medical emergencies, intentional misuse and 'sexually inappropriate behaviour.'

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17 h. ago Edmonton’s $303M Müve Team Joins eXp Realty With 46 Agents, Expanding National Footprint

Led by John Rota, Müve becomes the first team in eXp Canada history to join under a co-sponsorship model—partnering with top producers James Knull and Justin Havre BELLINGHAM, Wash., May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — eXp Realty®,  “the most agent-centric real estate brokerage on the planet™” and the core subsidiary of eXp World Holdings, Inc. […]

Society

19 h. ago Man in Richmond arrested after allegedly firing an airgun, stabbing police dog

The police dog has been taken to emergency veterinary care in stable condition.

Events

19 h. ago Man in Richmond arrested, police allege he fired an airgun, stabbed police dog

The police dog has been taken to emergency veterinary care in stable condition.

Events

21 h. ago Conclave: Mystery surrounds who sewed the next pope’s robes — and the Holy See(gull)

While all eyes will be on the Sistine Chapel chimney to see if black or white smoke emerges, many viewers have taken a special interest in a seagull

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22 h. ago EAT & BEYOND COMPLETES THE ACQUISITION OF 100% OF MILO MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES INC.

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES VANCOUVER, BC, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Eat & Beyond Global Holdings Inc. (CSE: EATS) (OTCPK: EATBF) (FSE: 988) (“Eat & Beyond” or the “Company”), an investment issuer focused on incubating first-mover opportunities in emerging markets, is pleased to announce, […]

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22 h. ago Canada’s Alert Ready system undergoes annual test today, coast to coast, except Que.

Alert Ready, Canada’s emergency public alerting system, will be put to the test today. The alert and its distinctive tone will be broadcast on TV, radio, and some compatible wireless devices. Each province or territory has a specific test time, ranging from morning to afternoon, except Quebec, which does not participate. The test simulates an […]

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29 h. ago Residents of areas northeast of Edmonton ordered to evacuate due to wildfires

REDWATER — Residents in rural areas northeast of Edmonton have been ordered to leave their homes because of separate wildfires. Thorhild County has issued a state of local emergency and an evacuation order for an area south of the hamlet of Radway, while Athabasca County has issued an evacuation order for an area south of […]

Events

32 h. ago ZYUS Life Sciences Announces Closing of First Tranche of Unit Offering

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES SASKATOON, Saskatchewan — ZYUS Life Sciences Corporation (the “Company”) (TSX-V: ZYUS), a Canadian-based life sciences company focused on the development and commercialization of novel cannabinoid-based pharmaceutical drug candidates for pain management, is pleased to announce that it has now completed […]

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35 h. ago Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Data from Phase 1b/2a RESOLVE suggests EP-104GI has significant potential to improve the standard of care for patients with Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) Cash runway to fund operations out to third quarter of 2026 Company to host webinar to discuss updated data from the RESOLVE trial on May 9th VICTORIA, British Columbia, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE […]

Culture

36 h. ago 'No right talking the way she is': Alberta First Nations chiefs united after emergency meeting denouncing separation talks

Leaders of First Nations across Alberta slammed Premier Danielle Smith for not putting talks of a separation referendum to rest and emphasized their opposition to Bill 54, which would lower the threshold for citizen initiatives. First Nations chiefs from Treaty No. 6, 7 and 8 gathered in Edmonton for an emergency meeting, and all stood […]

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37 h. ago 2 bodies pulled from St. Lawrence River in Quebec, provincial police say

According to the Sûreté du Québec (SQ), emergency services were called in the afternoon for two motionless bodies spotted floating in the water.

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