12 h. ago Quebec’s high court rejects random police stops ahead of Supreme Court hearing

Quebec's Court of Appeal has refused the province's request to allow arbitrary police traffic stops to continue until a legal challenge is heard by the Supreme Court of Canada.

Events

21 h. ago Opinion: How music helped my son overcome autism’s challenges

Parenting comes with many uncertainties, but when you have a child with autism, those uncertainties can feel overwhelming. You ask yourself tough questions: Will my child find their place in the world? Will they be able to connect with others? Will they have the confidence to express themselves? These were the questions I faced when […]

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22 h. ago Faced with Trump’s new tariff, French wine producers expect rough times ahead

CHABLIS, France (AP) — France’s wine producers are deeply concerned that the 20% tariff slapped by President Donald Trump will deal a severe blow to the sector that relies on the U.S. as its top market. French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday warned of “massive” impact as he met with representatives of the most affected […]

Economics

34 h. ago Clean Tech Leader Aymium Defeats Stora Enso at European Patent Office Boards of Appeal

Ruling Maintains Aymium’s Patent and Leading Position in Renewable Batteries and Anodes ST. PAUL, Minn. — Cleantech leader Aymium defeated a challenge by Stora Enso to one of Aymium’s patents (European Patent EP2697185) that provides exclusive rights to produce, sell and use bio-based materials for renewable battery applications. In its written opinion, the Boards of […]

Politics

35 h. ago ‘Holding our own’: Report details challenges, opportunities facing downtown Vancouver

The Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association's 'State of Downtown' report gives a snapshot of the district's health over the past year.

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37 h. ago Here's how long people have to wait for Canadian passports and study permits

Applying for a passport or work permit in Canada? Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has shared its latest processing times.The government department has been working to reduce wait times and recently announced that it's aiming to process passport renewals in Canada within 30 business days or your money back.As for study permits, work permits, and visitor visas, processing times are updated weekly. An IRCC representative told us in an email that processing times can vary due to several factors."Visa offices face different challenges operating in different countries and regions, and even in different offices within the same region," they stated."Actual processing times vary according to a number of factors, such as how well and how quickly clients respond to any communication from IRCC or how easily Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada can verify the information provided."They added that IRCC aims to process at least 80 per cent of complete applic...

Sport

41 h. ago Toronto's real estate market is in major trouble amid global uncertainty

The Greater Toronto Area's (GTA) real estate market is currently facing some significant challenges, with March 2025 marking the lowest home sales for the month in over two decades.Spring usually brings a boost in housing activity, but this year, it's witnessed a slow market with many prospective buyers putting a hold on their homeownership dreams ahead of the federal election and the ongoing trade war with the U.S.According to the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board's (TRREB) March report, many buyers have adopted a "wait-and-see approach," which has translated into slower market activity. However, amid these challenges, the report also revealed a silver lining for would-be homeowners.The report indicates that homeownership in the GTA became more affordable in March 2025 compared to the previous year. On average, both borrowing costs and home prices declined over the past year, which made monthly payments more manageable for households looking to purchase property in the region...

Politics

42 h. ago Commentaires sur Anthony Duclair: un journaliste de New York se demande si c'est «le début de la fin» pour Patrick Roy

Les critiques de Patrick Roy envers son vétéran Anthony Duclair ont fait couler beaucoup, beaucoup d'encre dans les médias new-yorkais.

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44 h. ago Rezolve Ai Joins B2B Online to Host Webinar on Mastering B2B Site Search for Growth

With Expert Speakers from Paradigm B2B, RS Group, B2B eCommerce Association and Coalition Technologies, the Session Will Explore Challenges, Opportunities and Key Strategies of B2B Digital Transformation TORONTO — GroupBy Inc., a Rezolve Ai company and SaaS-based eCommerce search and product discovery leader, announces its upcoming B2B Masterclass webinar, “From Friction to Revenue: Mastering B2B […]

Technology

55 h. ago Wine Institute Responds to Administration’s Latest Trade Action and Ongoing Canadian Ban

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Today, Wine Institute released the following statement from President and CEO Robert P. Koch in response to the administration’s announcement of new reciprocal tariffs affecting numerous trade partners, including those involved in the import and export of wine with the United States. This isn’t just about trade. It’s about people, livelihoods and […]

Politics

66 h. ago «Il était vraiment mauvais»: Patrick Roy passe Anthony Duclair dans le tordeur

L’entraîneur-chef n’a pas été tendre à l’endroit de son attaquant après l’affrontement de mardi soir.

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67 h. ago 10 Ontario companies named among best employers in one category for 2025

Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers list for 2025 just dropped, and if you're simultaneously looking for a job while taking care of your little ones, you might want to consider these companies based in Ontario that provide a wide range of programs and initiatives, such as generous maternity and parental leave and daycare assistance. The annual designation recognizes the country's leaders who support employees as they balance work and family obligations.Employers are judged based on a wide range of policies, including paid personal and earned-days-off (EDO) programs, flexible work arrangements, compassionate leave, elder care assistance, adoption support, and reproductive assistance, such as fertility drugs and IVF.The competition also analyzes academic bursaries for employees' children, and any other programs that are designed to address work-life balance challenges. Many Toronto-based companies were recognized on this year's list, including Boston C...

Economics

69 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Carney uses 'teachable moment' excuse to avoid strong action against rogue candidate

Liberal Leader and Prime Minister Mark Carney labelled Liberal candidate Paul Chiang’s call for other Chinese Canadians to turn in Joe Tay to Chinese authorities in Toronto a “teachable moment,” when announcing Monday he had no intension of firing Chiang as a candidate. Chiang, of course, has since withdrawn on his own. Apparently even he […]

Events

69 h. ago American Tungsten Corp. Joins The Critical Mineral Institute

Vancouver, BC, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — American Tungsten Corp. (CSE:TUNG) (OTCQB:DEMRF) (FSE:RK9) (“American Tungsten” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has become a member of the Critical Minerals Institute (the “CMI”). The CMI is a global organization dedicated to addressing the challenges and opportunities in the critical minerals sector. The […]

Events

3 d. ago Canucks prospect rankings: Anthony Romani looks like a draft steal

Boston University Terriers defenceman Tom Willander remains at No. 1 in our poll, but Romani's scoring spree in the OHL playoffs with Barrie has him climbing again

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3 d. ago Hooters files for bankruptcy and here's what that means for Toronto location

U.S.-based restaurant chain Hooters, which is known for its chicken wings and all-female serving staff wearing revealing outfits, has officially filed for bankruptcy protection, and here's what that means for the chain's only Toronto location. On Monday, Hooters of America (HOA) Restaurant Group filed the motion for Chapter 11 protection in the North Texas Bankruptcy Court in Dallas.The company has been facing mounting financial challenges, and as a result, announced that it has entered into a restructuring support agreement to effectuate a sale transaction that will allow for the continued operation of the business under new ownership. The company has reached an agreement with a group of current franchisees, called the Buyer Group, to acquire and operate certain company-owned Hooters locations. The group is comprised of two existing Hooters franchisees, who collectively currently own and operate over 30 per cent of the domestic franchised Hooters locations, including...

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3 d. ago U.S. Senate set to vote on challenge to Trump’s justification for tariffs against Canada

Resolution aims to 'turn off' the Canadian emergency declared by the U.S. president

Economics

3 d. ago BioLargo to Present at the AI & Technology Virtual Investor Conference April 3, 2025

Company invites individual and institutional investors, as well as advisors and analysts, to attend online at VirtualInvestorConferences.com WESTMINSTER, Calif., April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BioLargo, Inc. (OTCQX:BLGO), a company that creates and commercializes sustainable technologies to solve tough environmental and cleantech challenges, today announced that Dennis P. Calvert, CEO of BioLargo, will present live at […]

Culture

3 d. ago From refugee to community builder, how Gar Gar is reimagining Forest Lawn

Biggest challenge has been reshaping negative perceptions of the neighbourhood from within — but attitudes are shifting, says Calgary changemaker

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4 d. ago Earthquake compounds Myanmar’s humanitarian crisis as death toll passes 2,000

The quake could exacerbate hunger and disease outbreaks in a country that was already one of the world’s most challenging places for humanitarian groups to operate

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