76 m. ago Trillion Energy Announces Election to Issue Common Shares in Satisfaction of Convertible Debenture Interest Payment Obligations and Shares for Debt Settlement

Vancouver, B.C. , April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Trillion Energy International Inc. (“Trillion” or the “Company”) (CSE: TCF) (OTCQB: TRLEF) (Frankfurt: Z62) announces that in accordance with the terms of a debenture indenture entered into between the Company and Odyssey Trust Company (“Odyssey“) dated April 20, 2023 (the “Base Indenture“) as supplemented by the first […]

Politics

2 h. ago ‘The Accountant 2’: Life on the spectrum, with knuckles bared

Ben Affleck is in full furrow-browed golden retriever mode in “The Accountant 2,” a convoluted, overcomplicated follow-up to the 2016 action drama that, when it became an unexpected hit, seemed to bode well for the theatrical fortunes of original movies aimed at grown-up audiences attracted to violence and arcane techno-speak in equal measure. Those qualities […]

Economics

2 h. ago US TV executive Gandler is the new majority shareholder of London club Leyton Orient

LONDON (AP) — American TV executive David Gandler has become the new majority shareholder at English third-tier soccer club Leyton Orient. New York-based Gandler co-founded FuboTV in 2015 and remains chief executive of the live streaming news, entertainment and sport service. Orient, sixth in League One and in a playoff position for promotion, said on […]

Politics

3 h. ago Cocaine, cash and other contraband seized in separate northern Manitoba RCMP raids

A total of five people were arrested last week in Flin Flon when two separate drug investigations wrapped up on the same day, Manitoba RCMP say.

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3 h. ago Fatal Quebec police chase ends with car in river, watchdog investigation underway

The police watchdog says the car lost control about a minute into the chase and crashed into the Yamaska River in St-Hyacinthe, Que.

Events

3 h. ago ‘KILLING JUSTIN BIEBER’: Officer details pop star’s stalker’s kidnapping, castration plot

A former corrections officer is speaking out about a man who was plotting to have Justin Bieber kidnapped, castrated, and killed. “One morning, he wanted to talk to me personally, in private. Right away, he started talking about his tattoo of Justin Bieber,” Edgar Pinon, who worked as a sergeant at the New Mexico Department […]

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4 h. ago AGCO and Woodbine Entertainment Group reach settlement following investigation into track safety at Woodbine Racetrack

TORONTO, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and Woodbine Entertainment have finalized a settlement agreement following an AGCO investigation into a series of serious equine incidents in the fall of 2024. For purposes of the settlement, Woodbine is not contesting the AGCO findings, but reserves its other […]

Economics

5 h. ago Woodbine’s 70th thoroughbred racing season ready to get off and running

With all the logistics having been worked out, it’s now time for the horses to begin the show at Woodbine. The track’s 70th thoroughbred racing season begins with a nine-race card on Saturday after the track and horsemen agreed in late March to a new two-year agreement which will see an additional $5.7 million in […]

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7 h. ago Firearms investigation shuts down part of Uniacke Street in Halifax

A firearms investigation with a large police presence closed down Uniacke Street Thursday night. 

Events

8 h. ago More beer stores in Ontario are abruptly closing down including two in Toronto

The Beer Store in Ontario is preparing to shut down four locations across the province in June, following dozens of other closures earlier this year. In a news release on its website, The Beer Store revealed that two locations in Toronto, namely those at 761 Queen St. W. and 1270 Woodbine Ave. in East York, would be closing for good on June 15. Two other stores in Ontario, including one at 7676 Islington Ave. in Woodbridge and one at 2144 Carling Ave. in Ottawa, will also be shutting down on the same day. In addition, the company noted that The Beer Store site in Sault Ste. Marie, located at 250 Bruce St., will be closing its retail footprint and transforming fully to a distribution warehouse to "better service the needs" of customers. "The Beer Store has been in business for over 97 years, and we take pride in serving our customers with the best service possible while offering a wide selection of beer and an easy...

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8 h. ago Russian general killed in car bomb blast as Trump envoy meets with Putin

Svetlana Petrenko, a spokesperson for the military, said the explosive device was rigged with shrapnel and an investigation is underway.

Events

8 h. ago One person in critical condition after stabbing in northeast Calgary

One man has serious injuries after he was found stabbed at a northeast Calgary LRT station early Friday morning. Officers found an unconscious man in a bus at the Saddletowne CTrain station suffering from what appeared to be a stab wound. The victim was rushed to hospital in life threatening condition. Investigators said the victim […]

Events

9 h. ago What ’Conclave’ the movie got right — and wrong — about real

Speculation surrounding a conclave to elect a pope is a time-honoured tradition. But for the impending conclave following the death of Pope Francis, the ranks of armchair Vatican experts have swelled thanks to Hollywood. “Conclave” the film, a moody 2024 political thriller, introduced many laypeople to the ancient selection process with its arcane rules and […]

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9 h. ago 5 features to watch at this year's DOXA documentary film festival

Nechako: It Will be a Big River Again is one six B.C. films to be highlighted in the 24th edition of the festival

Culture

9 h. ago Almost 5km of TTC subway will shut down for this entire weekend

A TTC subway closure this weekend will shut down almost five kilometres of track at the western end of Line 2.The transit agency will shut down subway service on Line 2 between Kipling and Jane stations for the duration of the weekend on Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27.The closure is just the latest in a round of repairs in what has proven to be a year of major disruption on Toronto's rapid transit network, and is once again being chalked up to “planned track work.”Throughout the closure, the roughly 4.7-kilometre stretch of track spanning Kipling, Islington, Royal York, Old Mill, and Jane stations.All stations along the closure will remain accessible for passengers looking to purchase and reload fares or connect with surface routes.Subway service between Ossington and Jane stations will be replaced by shuttle buses from 11 p.m. nightly until the end of service, from Mon., April 28 to Fri., May 2, due to planned track work. Visit https://t.co/oGvGSqEmR4 to pl...

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10 h. ago Take Five Edmonton Events: Dance to the sweet music at the Oilers playoff parties

South of the rink, north of the Bob and Doug statue, DJ DJ Alize will be hosting the official Tailgate Party from a balcony at the tip of the arena overlooking the crowd, spinning tunes when appropriate.

Culture

10 h. ago Oilers playoff parties, Rapid Fire improv, and more things to do in Edmonton this weekend

South of the rink, north of the Bob and Doug statue, DJ DJ Alize will be hosting the official Tailgate Party from a balcony at the tip of the arena overlooking the crowd, spinning tunes when appropriate.

Events

10 h. ago If trustees are no longer in charge of the Thames Valley school board, who is?

Ontario education minister Paul Calandra has put the Thames Valley District school board – home to 84,000 students – under Queen’s Park supervision following a controversial three-day Toronto retreat by top officials last summer that cost $38,000. Investigators, auditing the board’s books, found a lack of financial oversight in the budgeting process led to a […]

Society

11 h. ago Blackline Safety’s Meaghan Whitney Named to Globe and Mail’s 2025 Best Executives

Report on Business Magazine awards program celebrates excellence among Canada’s top leaders CALGARY, Canada — Blackline Safety Corp. (TSX: BLN), a global leader in connected safety technology, is pleased to announce that Meaghan Whitney, Chief People Officer, has been recognized in the Report on Business Best Executive Awards for outstanding leadership in Human Resources. “Meaghan […]

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12 h. ago Film review: The Accountant 2 arrives overdue and full of liabilities

If they made James Bond films at the same pace, we'd be waiting until AD 2178 for No Time to Die

Economics