14 m. ago Are there any beacons of Blue Jays hope after early season hitting woes?

3 UP, 3 DOWN: Blue Jays battling early season hitting woes after sweep by Astros

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31 m. ago National Volunteer Week: MADD Canada Celebrates Volunteers Making Waves in the Fight Against Impaired Driving

OAKVILLE, Ontario, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Canada marks National Volunteer Week from April 27 to May 3, MADD Canada is proud to celebrate the outstanding contributions of its volunteers across the country. These dedicated individuals work to stop impaired driving and support victims and survivors of this devastating crime. This year’s theme, […]

Society

1 hour ago New beachside Ontario motel comes with serious Miami vacation vibes

In-Canada travel is on the rise, and this new boutique motel in Ontario is making it an easy decision to stay in the province. South Beach is a brand new beach motel resort tucked by the stores of Lake Huron in Southampton. The Miami-inspired spot is the perfect destination for a getaway and is open to the public and open for reservations as of today, April 24, 2025.The newly renovated motel features 12 suites and is the sister establishment of the popular destination, The Beach Motel.South Beach has its own feel, though. Guests can enjoy rooms with lots of space, private kitchenettes and even a shared courtyard for lawn games and lounging.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by South Beach Motel (@southbeachmotel)"South Beach is unlike anything else in the area," says owner Dane Buttenaar."It takes everything guests love about The Beach Mot...

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1 hour ago GRAMMY Museum® Grant Program Awards $200,000 for Music Research and Sound Preservation

FUNDS WILL PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR ARCHIVING AND PRESERVATION PROGRAMS AND RESEARCH EFFORTS THAT EXAMINE THE IMPACT OF MUSIC ON HUMAN DEVELOPMENT LOS ANGELES — The GRAMMY Museum® Grant Program announced today that $200,000 in grants will be awarded to 15 recipients in the United States to help facilitate a range of research on a variety […]

Economics

2 h. ago Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firms Recommend Osisko Shareholders Vote for All Proposed Items at the Upcoming Annual and Special Meeting

MONTRÉAL, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd (the “Company” or “Osisko”) (OR: TSX & NYSE) is pleased to announce that leading independent proxy advisory firms, Institutional Shareholder Services (“ISS”) and Glass Lewis & Co., LLC (“Glass Lewis”), have each recommended that Shareholders vote FOR all proposed resolutions at the upcoming Annual […]

Economics

2 h. ago Dow delays construction at major Alberta project amid volatility

Dow Inc. said it’s delaying construction at a major chemicals project in Canada until market conditions improve, cutting the US company’s capital spending plan for the year by $1 billion. Dow’s decision follows President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs that have fueled business uncertainty and roiled financial markets in recent weeks. The company said Thursday it’s […]

Politics

3 h. ago Federal Election: Conservatives seize on gridlock as issue in Coquitlam

The Conservatives have promised to help replace the Coquitlam River Bridge on the Mary Hill Bypass as part of their platform, but how much that will move an electorate motivated by geopolitical issues remains a question.

Politics

3 h. ago Vancouver hubs create vibrant arts and cultural community — but can they survive?

The challenges facing the arts at the moment mean artist-run spaces are all having to revisit their plans

Culture

3 h. ago Supremex Announces Date of Its 2025 First Quarter Results Conference Call and Annual Meeting of Shareholders

MONTREAL, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Supremex Inc. (“Supremex” or the “Company”) (TSX: SXP), a leading North American manufacturer and marketer of envelopes and a growing provider of paper-based packaging solutions, will release its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, before markets open Thursday, May 8, 2025. A conference call to discuss […]

Culture

3 h. ago 'I am so spoiled by so many of the projects I've done'': Jennifer Beals talks The L Word, Flashdance prior to Calgary Expo appearance

It seems unthinkable now, but Jennifer Beals almost didn’t accept her star-making role as an 18-year-old welder with aspirations of being a dancer in the 1983 drama, Flashdance. Adrian Lyne’s sexy dance drama was a big hit at the box office and helped usher in a new style of filmmaking influenced by music videos. The […]

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4 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Carney's borrowing plans would sink affordability for Canadians

Taxpayers can’t hope that any of the major parties in Monday’s election will balance the budget soon, not even the Conservatives. Indeed, in most Western democracies politicians of all stripes have given up on the idea of making expenditures equal revenues. The best that can be hoped for is reducing the debt-to-GDP ratio. Reducing the […]

Events

4 h. ago Letters, April 24: Forget the NFL, be a patriot and support the CFL

Does Alberta need a high-speed rail line? Vote in our daily poll! I am looking forward to a revival of the CFL this year with all of the newfound patriotism. All stadiums should be full to capacity, and no watching the NFL, especially if you voted Liberal. Could anyone in Toronto tell you who won […]

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4 h. ago Nelson: Alberta won’t tolerate another decade of Liberal rule

It’s stunning Canadians would seriously consider giving the Grits under Carney another decade in power

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4 h. ago Parker: Bird Construction transforming SAIT with construction of Taylor Family Campus Centre

SAIT and the Taylor family have a shared vision for a future where students have access to all support needed to realize their full potential

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4 h. ago Leafs players roamed Toronto streets before playoff games and hardly anyone noticed

There's a common belief held that if you ever find yourself as a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs, your life will never be the same.With a rabid media market, eagle-eyed fans, and about as much pressure as any professional athlete could be expected to have, even fringe Leafs players are assumed to have a tough time being anonymous in Toronto.But that might not exactly be the case.Posted up on the corner of Bay and Front streets before Game 1 and 2 against the Ottawa Senators in the opening round of the playoffs this week, fan Brian Encarnacao shared a few videos on his Instagram page of Leafs players opting to walk down the street to Scotiabank Arena rather than take a car or public transit.With thousands of fans packed into Maple Leaf Square, the arena itself, and nearby bars, restaurants, and condos to watch the game, you'd imagine the players would be bugged by people trying to stop them for an autograph or a quick pic.One of the players spotted by Encarnacao before both...

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4 h. ago Hudson's Bay to close remaining Ontario stores initially believed to be spared

The six Hudson's Bay department stores in Ontario and Quebec that were spared from closure have found their reprieve to be only temporary.Hopes for retaining these locations to potentially continue a seamless, downsized existence of the iconic Canadian retailer, which was first founded 354 years ago as a fur trading business, have now faded.This, it seems, is where the curtain finally falls on an era of a storied company.In a new court filing that has yet to be published at the time of writing, the six store locations added to the liquidation and imminent closure list now include the heritage downtown Toronto flagship store at 176 Yonge St., the Yorkdale Shopping Centre store in Toronto, and the Hillcrest Mall in Richmond Hill, Ontario.In Quebec, the remaining locations that will close include the heritage downtown Montreal flagship store at 585 Saint-Catherine St. W., CF Carrefour Laval mall, and CF Fairview Pointe-Claire mall.Liquidation at these six remaining locations will b...

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4 h. ago Ravi Jani Promoted to Chief Financial Officer at The Real Brokerage

Finance leader brings over 15 years of finance and real estate experience to support Real’s next phase of growth and shareholder value creation TORONTO & NEW YORK — The Real Brokerage Inc. (NASDAQ: REAX), a technology platform reshaping real estate for agents, home buyers and sellers, today announced the promotion of Ravi Jani to Chief […]

Events

4 h. ago Trigon Metals Announces Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders to Vote on Sale of its Interest in the Kombat Mine

TORONTO — Trigon Metals Inc. (TSX-V: TM, OTCQB: PNTZF) (“Trigon” or the “Company”) announces that it will be holding its annual and special meeting of common shareholders on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. ET (the “Meeting”) to, among other matters, vote on the proposed sale of the Company’s ownership interest in the Kombat […]

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6 h. ago DEAR ABBY: Friend’s pain comes and goes, especially in parking lots

DEAR ABBY: My friend “Alma” has a handicapped parking permit. I never asked her why she has it. We regularly go for long walks, and she seems perfectly able-bodied. Alma did share with me once that she got the tag after an accident left her with some intermittent long-term pain. She said most days she […]

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8 h. ago World’s first Low Carbon Ratings system for Cement and Concrete launches

Global system aims to incentivise procurement of more sustainable building materials System will provide transparency and trust, and help governments and businesses identify and buy more sustainable cement and concrete, the world’s most used substance after water LONDON — The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) announces the launch of Low Carbon Ratings (LCR) […]

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