78 m. ago Brunswick Exploration Announces Brokered Private Placement for Gross Proceeds of up to C$2.5 Million, with a Lead Order from a Strategic Investor

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICESOR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES MONTREAL, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brunswick Exploration Inc. (“Brunswick” or the “Corporation”) (TSX-V: BRW, OTCQB: BRWXF) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with Red Cloud Securities Inc., to act as co-lead agent and […]

Economics

2 h. ago Braid: Former UCP minister Peter Guthrie says separatism campaign could severely damage economy

About 700 companies left Quebec during the rule of the separatist Parti Quebecois, most fleeing to Toronto

Politics

2 h. ago Québec fera le bilan de ses investissements dans la filière batterie

Le Parti libéral du Québec a demandé «une autopsie transparente» de la débâcle de Northvolt jeudi.

Economics

2 h. ago Burgundy Diamond Mines, André Messika Ltd. and Crossworks Manufacturing Ltd. forge strategic global partnership

CALGARY, Alberta, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Burgundy Diamond Mines Ltd. (“Burgundy”), André Messika Ltd. (“Messika”) and Crossworks Manufacturing Ltd. (“Crossworks”), are proud to announce a landmark strategic global partnership to bring Burgundy’s extraordinary collection of fancy yellow diamonds to the world’s most prestigious jewellery maisons. Under the terms of the collaboration, Crossworks will […]

Economics

6 h. ago Tim Hortons parent Restaurant Brands sees weaker spending as consumer confidence dips

TORONTO — A dip in consumer confidence and broader uncertainty in the economy helped drive down first-quarter profits at Restaurant Brands International Inc., its chief executive said. “Through the first few months of 2025, we’ve been navigating a highly dynamic macro backdrop, one that’s evolving differently across each of our key markets,” Josh Kobza told […]

Other

6 h. ago Cenovus Energy shares jump after it ups dividend, beats on Q1 earnings

CALGARY — Shares in oil producer Cenovus Energy Inc. jumped almost 10 per cent Thursday after it reported quarterly profits that beat market expectations, upped its shareholder payout and sought to reassure investors it can withstand oil prices much weaker than they are today. The stock was trading at $17.90 on the Toronto Stock Exchange […]

Other

6 h. ago Calgary Surge takes to the court at Saddledome during Stampede

Surge to host Montreal Alliance at Saddledome on July 9 at 7:30 p.m.

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6 h. ago Calgary Surge taking to the court at Saddledome during Stampede

Surge to host Montreal Alliance at Saddledome on July 9 at 7:30 p.m.

Other

8 h. ago GC Aesthetics® Strengthens Board of Directors with Strategic Appointments

DUBLIN — GC Aesthetics® (GCA), a privately-held medical technology company providing aesthetic and reconstruction solutions for global healthcare markets is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Luigi Ferrari as Chairman of the Board (non-executive) and Mr. Patrick Lee as Board Director, reinforcing the company’s strategic direction and long-term growth plans. These appointments follow the […]

Other

11 h. ago Nowvertical Named Google Cloud Premier Partner in the UK, Highlighting Momentum Of Global Integration Strategy

TORONTO, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NowVertical Group Inc. (TSXV: NOW) (“NowVertical” or the “Company”), a leading data and AI solutions provider, today announced it’s UK operations have been recognised as a Google Cloud Premier Partner — the highest designation within the Google Cloud Partner Advantage programme. This achievement follows NowVertical’s recent 2025 Google Cloud Data Analytics […]

Culture

11 h. ago Trump taps wellness influencer and doctor Casey Means for surgeon general

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is tapping Dr. Casey Means, a physician-turned-wellness influencer with close ties to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as his nominee for surgeon general after withdrawing his initial pick for the influential health post. Trump said in a social media post Wednesday that Means has “impeccable ‘MAHA’ […]

Science

11 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Insiders suggest Premier Smith working to limit chances of separation, which she claims to oppose

Why now? Why has Premier Danielle Smith chosen this moment to make a big deal out of the possibility of Alberta waving goodbye to Confederation? Part of it is strategic: Hit the “new” Liberal government with the possibility of the country breaking up to see how many concessions the UCP government can wring out of […]

Events

12 h. ago From Oval Office blowout to landmark minerals deal, how Ukraine’s diplomacy unfolded

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Last fall, weeks before Donald Trump was elected U.S. president, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy floated a pitch that proposed, among other things, an economic deal that would allow Washington access to Ukraine’s largely untapped minerals and deepen strategic ties. Under pressure from Western allies and amid global war fatigue, Zelenskyy saw that […]

Other

13 h. ago More than half of Canadians say Alberta separation should be taken seriously: poll

While 52 per cent of Canadians think Alberta separation should be taken seriously, 42 per cent think Quebec separation should be taken seriously

Other

13 h. ago André Pratte: Separatism is a strategic weakness for the surging Parti Québécois

The other parties need to take advantage of it before next year's provincial election

Culture

15 h. ago Xsolla Acquires Ludo to Advance Player Engagement and Monetization

The Acquisition Integrates Ludo’s Code-Free Questing Platform into Xsolla’s Web Shop Solution to Deepen Player Connection and Drive Monetization LOS ANGELES — Xsolla, a global leader in video game commerce, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Ludo, a platform designed to drive community engagement through code-free social quests. This strategic acquisition brings Ludo’s innovative […]

Other

23 h. ago Le Bloc Québécois ne devrait pas reconnaître le NPD comme un parti officiel, selon sa leader parlementaire

Le Bloc Québécois ne devrait pas reconnaître le NPD comme parti officiel.

Politics

24 h. ago Saskatchewan NDP bill aims to make it harder for province to separate

Premier Scott Moe told the legislative assembly that he would allow a free vote on the bill

Other

25 h. ago Trump Taps Means as Surgeon General After Pulling First Pick

President Donald Trump is tapping Casey Means to be the next US surgeon general after his prior nominee was withdrawn shortly before her confirmation hearing.

Other

25 h. ago New report shows NYC helicopter breaking apart in midair before crash that killed 6

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal officials on Wednesday released images of a doomed New York City sightseeing helicopter as it broke apart in midair last month, killing six people. The series of still photographs taken from surveillance camera video shows the fuselage, containing the engine and rotors, separating from the helicopter’s tail. The rotor blades […]

Events