54 m. ago Canadian Franchise Association Announces Winners of the 2025 Awards of Excellence in Franchising

McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada and EverLine Coatings and Services receive top honours at the CFA Awards Gala TORONTO, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) is pleased to announce that the Traditional (those with brick-and-mortar locations) and Non-Traditional (those that are mobile or home-based) Grand Prize winners of the 2025 CFA […]

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65 m. ago RFK Jr. calls for CDC to stop backing fluoride in drinking water

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday said he plans to tell the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to stop recommending fluoridation in communities nationwide.

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1 hour ago Canadian lumber hit with 34% duties even before Trump tariffs

The current duties are the result of a trade dispute between Canada and the U.S. that has been dragging on for decades

Economics

1 hour ago Cizzle Brands Announces that All 134 Metro Locations in Ontario Will be Offering CWENCH Hydration™ Ready

The availability of CWENCH Hydration™ in its ready-to-drink format at all 134 Metro locations in Ontario follows only three months after the initial launch of CWENCH’s Hydration Mix with Metro in its Ontario stores. TORONTO — Cizzle Brands Corporation (Cboe Canada: CZZL) (OTCQB: CZZLF) (Frankfurt: 8YF) (the “Company” or “Cizzle Brands”), is pleased to announce […]

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2 h. ago US Steel rises for a 2nd day after Trump orders new security review Nippon Steel bid

Shares of U.S. Steel are rising ahead of the bell after President Donald Trump ordered a new national security review of Nippon Steel’s proposed bid to buy U.S. Steel for nearly $15 billion. President Joe Biden blocked the deal just before leaving office and Trump had vowed to do the same in previous months. Late […]

Events

2 h. ago Jetcraft Strengthens Senior Leadership With Promotion of Jennifer Jewett to SVP of Finance

LONDON — Jetcraft, the global leader in business aircraft sales, acquisitions and trades, is announcing the promotion of Jennifer Jewett from Controller to Senior Vice President (SVP) of Finance, underscoring the company’s commitment to financial excellence and growth in the industry. In her new role, Jewett will manage Jetcraft’s financial planning, reporting and risk management, […]

Politics

2 h. ago ZenaDrone Expands Domestic Manufacturing for US Commercial Customers and US Defense Without Needing to Increase Prices

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), a technology company specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drones, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS and Quantum Computing solutions, today provides an update on its US-based ZenaDrone subsidiary’s expansion plans for “Made in America” manufacturing in […]

Economics

2 h. ago Tariffs, Tension, and the Talk that’s not happening: Half of Canadian parents haven’t discussed inheritance plans with their children

New study finds families are staying silent on wealth transfer—while tariffs and rising costs reshape financial priorities TORONTO, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A new national study by the Money Wise Institute exposes a growing communication gap between Canadian parents and their children regarding inheritance, wealth transfer, and financial expectations. With potentially devastating emotional […]

Economics

2 h. ago Party leaders in Western Canada today as federal election campaign continues

OTTAWA — The top three federal party leaders will all be in Western Canada today. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is scheduled to hold a press conference in Edmonton at 8:30 a.m. before he makes his way to Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., for a rally in the evening. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh plans to make an […]

Politics

3 h. ago Stantec acquires Ryan Hanley, an Irish engineering and environmental consultancy

EDMONTON, Alberta and DUBLIN, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TSX, NYSE:STN Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has acquired Ryan Hanley, a 150-person engineering and environmental consultancy with locations across Ireland. Ryan Hanley will bring its extensive local knowledge, relationships, and technical expertise to Stantec, particularly around the Irish water sector. […]

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3 h. ago Christopher Dummitt: Mark Carney gives in to woke left, throws father under the bus

However, activists were relatively restrained in their demands Liberal leader distance himself

Culture

3 h. ago Election Power Meter: Reformers up; OnlyFans creators down; CBC keeps raking it in

Wetz had been posting videos from the campaign trail on her Instagram account

Politics

3 h. ago Opinion: Mark Carney’s washed up Liberals are incapable of change

Poilievre is the only leader who can unleash Canada's full potential

Transport

3 h. ago Tuesday's letters: Like it or not, Canada, U.S. in this together

Dear Canada: We are experiencing some unusual times down here. For all of my life, our nations have existed as good neighbors, mostly getting along, occasionally trading friendly jabs about who has better beer, better fishing, complaining about slow lines at the border. America is even getting closer on the ice (although leaving Connor McDavid […]

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3 h. ago The mystery of Quebec City, the Tories’ beachhead in La Belle Province

Former mayor Régis Labeaume has a pulse on the "Old Capital," and says political winds are changing

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5 h. ago With Trudeau gone, it’s like ‘night and day’ in a former Toronto Liberal fortress that turned Tory blue

The party saw its stronghold of Toronto—St.Paul's fall to the Conservatives after having held it for more than 30 years

Politics

7 h. ago Kraken Robotics Announces Synthetic Aperture Sonar Service for the Offshore Energy Market

ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland and Labrador, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kraken Robotics Inc. (“Kraken” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: PNG, OTCQB: KRKNF) announced that it is launching a synthetic aperture sonar (SAS) service for the global offshore energy market. Kraken’s commercial services team will have dedicated KATFISH towed SAS systems available for rental starting July […]

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9 h. ago Homicide investigators launch probe after man found dead inside Carrington home

Initial call to police was for possible break-and-enter

Events

9 h. ago Enormous $5 million home in Ontario is the epitome of quiet luxury

This $5 million luxury Ontario home is the epitome of quiet sophistication, replete with elegant finishes and subtle odes to opulence.Where so many custom-built, grand homes can all too often teeter towards gaudy, 2554 Liruma Road, located in Mississauga's sought-after Sheridan Homelands, pays homage to quieter displays of grandeur.Standing at a sweeping 8,700 sq. ft. on a 21,600 sq. ft. lot, this home is a stately refuge of epic proportions.The grand foyer.Take the grand foyer, which greets you immediately upon entering the home, for instance. A Juliette balcony overlooks the first floor, while 24-foot vaulted ceilings give an immediate sense of grandeur, complemented by Marmi Fiandre marble flooring, regal wainscotting and electric heated floors throughout.The living room.The sweeping, 620 sq. ft. living room is similarly spectacular, with its 21-foot coffered ceiling and a towering cast-stone fireplace making for an eye-catching centrepiece.For more intimate get-togethe...

Economics

9 h. ago Appel à «mettre sur pause» le projet de loi sur l’intégration nationale

Des organismes d’aide aux personnes réfugiées et immigrantes réclament une consultation publique.

Society