24 h. ago MediTrans Appoints Derek Hoy as CEO, Strengthening Executive Leadership at a Pivotal Time in Louisiana

LAFAYETTE, La. — MediTrans, the largest Louisiana based non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) brokerage, today announced the appointment of Derek Hoy as Chief Executive Officer, marking an important step in the company’s continued growth, operational investment, and commitment to serving Medicaid members across the state. “Derek Hoy’s appointment as CEO provides clarity, continuity, and confident leadership […]

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45 h. ago SmartStop Self Storage Marks 15 Years in Canada With Continued Growth and Market Leadership

LADERA RANCH, Calif. — SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop”) (NYSE: SMA), an internally managed real estate investment trust and a premier owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the United States and Canada, is celebrating the 15th anniversary of operations by SmartStop and its affiliates in Canada. This milestone reflects the company’s long-standing commitment […]

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51 h. ago Alex Nylander’s eyes remain on the NHL as success with Marlies continues

Alex Nylander has 16 points in 22 games for the Toronto Marlies as he yearns to get back to the National Hockey League.

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52 h. ago The Oscars will move to YouTube in 2029, leaving longtime home of ABC

In a seismic shift for one of television’s marquee events, the Academy Awards will depart ABC and begin streaming on YouTube beginning in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Wednesday. ABC will continue to broadcast the annual ceremony through 2028. That year will mark the 100th Oscars. But starting in 2029, […]

Technology

54 h. ago California Pear Farmers Seek Relief From Surging Argentine Imports That Undercut U.S. Market

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California pear farmers are fighting for survival as a surge of low-priced pear imports from Argentina continues to flood the U.S. market each year just as the domestic harvest begins. Industry leaders are now in discussions with staff at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to find meaningful relief […]

Economics

3 d. ago European Stocks Drop as US Job Market Cools; Defense Shares Fall

European stocks fell as data showed a continued cooling in the US labor market. Defense stocks dropped after US negotiators offered Kyiv significant security guarantees.

Economics

8 d. ago Rent growth slowed in 2025 as national vacancy rate continued to rise: CMHC

Canada’s housing agency says the pace of rent growth ticked lower this year as vacancies continued rising, while increased rental supply also contributed to softer market conditions. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. said the average rent for a two-bedroom purpose-built apartment, which it uses as its representative sample, grew 5.1 per cent to $1,550, compared […]

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8 d. ago China’s Oil Hoarding Clouds Outlook for Slowing Demand Growth

China’s robust stockpiling of crude is expected to continue next year, helping to cushion global markets from a swelling surplus, but masking a broader trend of slowing oil demand growth.

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2 w. ago NIKE, Inc. Announces Senior Leadership Changes to Accelerate “Win Now” Actions

BEAVERTON, Ore. — NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today shared the following note with employees regarding changes to its Senior Leadership Team. // Team, I’d like to share some important changes to our Senior Leadership Team (SLT) that further remove layers and continue to bring us closer to athletes* and the marketplace. We’re establishing the role of […]

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2 w. ago Billets gratuits du RTC: Marchand pourrait poursuivre la distribution

Bruno Marchand n’a pas exclu de continuer la distribution de billets gratuits du RTC, en 2026

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2 w. ago Toronto Blue Jays looking to sign one of the best relief pitchers available in free agency

The Toronto Blue Jays are continuing to look at the free-agent market when it comes to improving their bullpen.The bullpen was an area of concern for the team this past season, as a number of relievers underperformed, including Jeff Hoffman in the closer role.Given Hoffman's struggles, the Blue Jays are believed to be in the market for a closer. GM Ross Atkins even confirmed at his end-of-season media availability that Hoffman is open to a different role in the bullpen should it be necessary.The Blue Jays expressed interest in the likes of Ryan Helsley, Raisel Iglesias, and Phil Maton, only to see them sign elsewhere. Now, they've turned their attention to one of the best options still remaining, in Pete Fairbanks."With Ryan Helsley off the market, Pete Fairbanks might be the next closer to sign," reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. "The Toronto Blue Jays and Miami Marlins are among the teams interested in him, according to industry sources briefe...

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2 w. ago Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ continues to earn up to US$3M every year

The song appeared on her fourth studio album, Merry Christmas, and went on to top the charts in 26 countries

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2 w. ago Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ earns more than US$2.5M a year

The song appeared on her fourth studio album, Merry Christmas, and went on to top the charts in 26 countries

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3 w. ago ORA Developers Group Announces Debut at LPS Shanghai, Reinforcing $45 Billion Global Footprint

SHANGHAI, Nov. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ORA Developers, a global leader in visionary real estate and lifestyle destinations, announces its debut at the Luxury Property Showcase (LPS) in Shanghai. This participation marks a key milestone in the brand’s continued international expansion and underscores ORA’s growing appeal to global investors seeking best-in-class assets. The company […]

Economics

3 w. ago Nobody buys Toronto homes anymore as market disintegration continues

The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) new home market has completely fallen off a cliff, and practically nobody is willing to risk investing in real estate as sales figures continue their race to the bottom.October marked the 13th consecutive month of record-breaking lows for home sales, and if last year's historic lows had sellers biting their nails, the latest figures from the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) look even more menacing for anyone hoping to sell their property.According to BILD's October GTA sales figures released on Tuesday, the 570 homes sold region-wide last month marked a 29 per cent dip from the previous historic low recorded the year before, and a staggering 81 per cent lower than the ten-year average for October sales.The shift in demand has hit the condo market hardest, with sales figures dropping to laughably low levels last month.A record-low of just 54 condos were sold in Toronto last month. This figure represents just about one-th...

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3 w. ago On the map: Affordable towns in Guelph are being aimed at young families 

Given that prices for the Marquis Modern Towns start in the low $500,000s, says Kimberley Crescini, Equiton Developments’ vice-president of sales and marketing, the Guelph-based project can be described as “attainable housing.”   “Affordability has become one of the biggest barriers to home ownership,” she continues, adding that Marquis sales are targeting first-time buyers and young families seeking an alternative to the GTA’s higher prices. “At the same time, unlike pre-construction projects, […]

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4 w. ago Lukoil’s Iraqi Oil Keeps Flowing as Baghdad Takes Over Sales

Oil from Lukoil PJSC’s share of a field in Iraq is continuing to flow to global markets, alleviating concerns about supply disruption in the wake of sanctions on the Russian energy giant.

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last month Opinion: Canada's trade representatives are not where they need to be

Stuart Culbertson: Given the clear imperative to diversify trade away from the currently unstable U.S. market, why do we continue to have roughly 150 trade commission staff posted there?

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