12 m. ago Trudeau government wastes $10.7 billion this year on programs that don’t work: Report

Canada’s Liberal government could save $10.7 billion this fiscal year alone by eliminating eight ineffective federal spending programs, says a new report by the fiscally conservative Fraser Institute. The study, “Identifying Potential Savings from Specific Reductions to Federal Government Spending,” by Jake Fuss and Grady Munro, cites eight federal programs where it says “government spending […]

Politics

4 h. ago Apple shareholders to consider scrapping diversity programs amid backlash

Apple shareholders on Tuesday are expected to reject an attempt to pressure the technology trendsetter into scrapping its corporate programs designed to diversify its workforce. The proposal drafted by the National Center for Public Policy Research — a self-described conservative think tank — urges Apple to follow a litany of high-profile companies that have retreated […]

Technology

5 h. ago Green Day, Shania Twain, Def Leppard and more headed to Ottawa Bluesfest this summer

The 31st edition of Ottawa Bluesfest returns to LeBreton Flats Park in 2025 with a diverse array of headliners

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10 h. ago Bow Valley College eliminating language instruction for newcomers to Canada

Calgary's Bow Valley College is eliminating its language instruction for newcomers programs, leaving up to 1,300 students looking for other ways to improve their English skills.

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11 h. ago Colombian Superintendent of Finance Issues Notice of a Competing Public Tender Offer for Mineros Shares, Halts Trading on Colombia Stock Exchange

MEDELLIN, Colombia — Mineros S.A. (TSX:MSA, MINEROS:CB) (“Mineros” or the “Company”) announces that the Colombian Superintendent of Finance (“SFC”) has issued a public notice (the “SFC Notice”) announcing the submission to the SFC of an application to make a competing public tender offer in Colombia to acquire between 0.00000028% and 9% of the issued and […]

Economics

11 h. ago Les tarifs pour le Canada arriveront la semaine prochaine, dit Trump

«Les tarifs seront appliqués selon le calendrier prévu», a-t-il déclaré, au terme du sursis d’un mois accordé à Ottawa.

Economics

12 h. ago Lion Electric shareholders file class action against struggling bus manufacturer

MONTREAL — Quebec-based electric-vehicle manufacturer Lion Electric Co. is facing a class-action lawsuit from shareholders who allege the company misled investors and misrepresented its financial health, leading to artificially inflated stock prices. “Damages suffered by the members of the proposed group are the direct and immediate result of the false and misleading representations, omissions and […]

Economics

12 h. ago Exchange Income Corporation Announces Entering into a Binding Purchase Agreement to Acquire Canadian North

Acquisition Expands EIC’s Essential Air Services Business Across Canada’s Arctic WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Exchange Income Corporation (TSX: EIF) (“EIC” or the “Corporation”), a diversified, acquisition-oriented company focused on opportunities in the Aerospace & Aviation and Manufacturing segments, announced today it has signed a binding purchase agreement to acquire Bradley Air Services Limited, operating as Canadian […]

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13 h. ago Canadians can now submit claims to cash in on Cottonelle class

A Canadian court has certified a class-action lawsuit against consumer goods company Kimberly-Clark for its recalled wipes, and eligible Canadians can submit a claim.Vancouver-based law firm Slater Vecchio LLP announced in a release that the Supreme Court of B.C. has certified a class action against Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Kimberly-Clark Inc., and Kimberly-Clark Canada Inc. (Kimberly-Clark).The lawsuit relates to Cottonelle Flushable Wipes or Cottonelle Gentle Plus Flushable Wipes, which were recalled across Canada.In a February 21 email, a representative for the law firm explained that the announcement is a formal public notice."The class action was certified in Aug. 2023," they stated. "The Class Proceedings Act, RSBC 1996, c 50 prescribes that, following the certification of an action as a class proceeding, formal notice of the certification must be provided to class members. That formal notice program began today."If the lawsuit settles in futur...

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13 h. ago Snow shoveling tied to massive spike in heart attacks at Ontario hospital

Southlake Health’s Regional Cardiac Program says it responded to double the usual number of heart attacks last week, and doctors say it's linked to shovelling snow.

Events

14 h. ago Apple invests $500B in U.S. amid tariffs that could affect iPhone

The move comes just days after President Donald Trump said Apple CEO Tim Cook promised him that the company would shift from Mexico to the U.S.

Technology

14 h. ago Former ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski auctions iPhones used for ’Woj bombs’

Adrian Wojnarowski is cleaning out his office of cell phones and press passes, and even offering dinner dates in a bid to raise name, image and likeness funds for the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball program. The former ESPN NBA reporter, best known for his breaking news “Woj bombs,” went to social media on Monday to […]

Technology

16 h. ago Lester Holt to step down as the anchor of NBC’s flagship ’Nightly News’ program

NEW YORK (AP) — NBC’s veteran Lester Holt will step down as anchor of the network’s flagship “Nightly News” broadcast. Holt, who has been been the face of “Nightly News” for a decade, will remain at NBC. In a note to staff Monday, he said he would be expanding his work on NBC’s “Dateline,” taking […]

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18 h. ago Equinox Gold to buy Calibre for $2.6 billion to boost output

Shareholders will receive 0.31 of an Equinox share for each Calibre share

Economics

18 h. ago Online marketplace Temu allowing Canadian businesses to sell through platform

Temu says it’s launching a program allowing Canadian businesses to sell goods through the e-commerce platform to customers in the country. Temu says the move marks the first time Canadian businesses will be able to list their products directly on the site. Only businesses registered in Canada with local inventory and fulfilment capabilities will be […]

Economics

19 h. ago Apple plans to add 20,000 U.S. jobs amid tariff threats from Trump

The company plans to spend US$500 billion in the U.S. over the next four years

Economics

19 h. ago Patients struggle with lack of consistent coverage for popular weight

Supplies of high-demand obesity treatments are improving, but that doesn’t mean it’s easier to get them. Many employers and insurers are scaling back coverage of Wegovy and Zepbound and a key government program, Medicare, doesn’t cover the drugs for obesity. Meanwhile, some big employers are adding coverage, but their commitment isn’t guaranteed. Treatment prices that […]

Science

20 h. ago How big was the B.C. earthquake? Here's why the magnitude number changed

Measuring earthquakes is complicated and the initial magnitude is done through an automated program before seismologists look at the data and do their own calculations

Culture

21 h. ago Americas Gold & Silver Provides Galena Complex Operational and Exploration Update

TORONTO — Americas Gold and Silver Corporation (“the Company”) (TSX: USA, NYSE American: USAS) is pleased to provide an update on its ongoing work programs at the Galena Complex (“Galena”) following the closing of the Galena consolidation and recapitalization transaction (the “Transaction”) closed on December 19, 2024 (see associated press release dated December 19, 2024). […]

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23 h. ago Here’s how to keep small and large appliances fresh & functional

A home expert's guide to the perfect clean.

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