2 h. ago Richmond still sitting on tens of thousands of dollars in taxpayer

Two weeks ago, a Global News investigation found that Richmond had spent an estimated $445,000 on restaurant gift cards over three years.

Economics

2 h. ago BlackRock® Canada Announces Final April Cash Distributions for the iShares® Premium Money Market ETF

TORONTO, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited (“BlackRock Canada”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK), today announced the final April 2025 cash distributions for the iShares Premium Money Market ETF. Unitholders of record on April 25, 2025 will receive cash distributions payable on April 30, 2025. Details […]

Sport

3 h. ago Cam Ward goes to the Titans at No. 1 in the NFL draft. Travis Hunter picked 2nd by the Jaguars

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Cam Ward has gone from zero-star recruit to No. 1 pick in the NFL draft. Travis Hunter is taking his versatility to Jacksonville following a blockbuster deal.  After the Tennessee Titans selected Ward first overall, the Jaguars moved up from No. 5 to select the Heisman Trophy winner with the second […]

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3 h. ago Ward goes 1st to Titans at NFL draft, Hunter picked 2nd as Sanders waits

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Cam Ward has gone from zero-star recruit to No. 1 pick in the NFL draft. Travis Hunter is taking his versatility to Jacksonville following a blockbuster deal. After the Tennessee Titans selected Ward first overall, the Jaguars moved up from No. 5 to select the Heisman Trophy winner with the second […]

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3 h. ago Faircourt Asset Management Inc. Announces April Distribution

Toronto, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Faircourt Asset Management Inc., as Manager of the Faircourt Fund (CBOE:FGX), is pleased to announce the monthly distribution payable on the Shares of the below listed Fund. Faircourt Funds Trading Symbol Distribution Amount (per share/unit) Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payable Date Faircourt Gold Income Corp. FGX $0.024 April […]

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4 h. ago Calgary police investigate possible discovery of human remains

Calgary police investigators are on scene near the Shaganappi golf course following the discovery of possible human remains.

Economics

5 h. ago Manitoba regulator approves natural gas rate hike, cites market conditions

Manitoba's energy regulator has approved higher natural gas prices.

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5 h. ago Gran Tierra Energy Inc. Provides Release Date for its 2025 First Quarter Results and Details of Annual Meeting of Stockholders

CALGARY, Alberta, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (“Gran Tierra” or the “Company”) (NYSE American:GTE) (TSX:GTE) (LSE:GTE) announces that the Company will release its 2025 first quarter financial and operating results on Thursday, May 1, 2025, post-market. Gran Tierra will host its first quarter 2025 results conference call on Friday, May […]

Economics

5 h. ago Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust Announces Election of Trustees

TORONTO — Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (“Choice Properties”) (TSX: CHP.UN) announced today that all of the trustee nominees listed in the management proxy circular dated March 14, 2025, were elected as trustees of Choice Properties. The vote was conducted at Choice Properties’ Annual Meeting of Unitholders, held virtually, on April 24, 2025. The […]

Politics

6 h. ago Precision Drilling trims 2025 capital budget amid market uncertainty

CALGARY — Precision Drilling is trimming its planned 2025 capital spending due to market uncertainty and a possible dip in demand from the oil and gas producers that contract its rigs. Chief executive Kevin Neveu says Precision expects to spend $200 million this year, a reduction of $25 million from its earlier forecast. That includes […]

Economics

6 h. ago Hudson’s Bay auction of items including 1670 royal charter can go ahead, judge rules

TORONTO — Hudson’s Bay can now prepare to auction off 4,400 artifacts and art pieces along with the 355-year-old royal charter that launched the now-ailing company. Superior Court judge Peter Osborne gave the department store chain permission Thursday to move forward with a sales process run by auction house Heffel Gallery Ltd. Hudson’s Bay will […]

Culture

7 h. ago ‘Deeply shocked’: President of Hindu Society of Alberta reacts to fire at historic temple

No injuries reported; the fire will be investigated.

Events

7 h. ago Trisura Announces Timing of First Quarter Results Release and Earnings Conference Call

TORONTO, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Trisura Group Ltd. (“Trisura” or “Trisura Group”) (TSX: TSU), a leading specialty insurance provider, announces the timing of first quarter 2025 results release and earnings conference call. Trisura will release its first quarter 2025 results after market close on Thursday, May 1st, 2025. The company will host a […]

Culture

7 h. ago Jamieson Wellness Inc. Announces Date of First Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Conference Call

TORONTO — Jamieson Wellness Inc. (“Jamieson Wellness” or the “Company”) (TSX:JWEL) announced today that the Company will release its first quarter 2025 financial results after the market close on Thursday, May 8, 2025. The Company will host a conference call for investors at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the first quarter 2025 results. The […]

Culture

7 h. ago Former Alberta cabinet minister calls government health contract probe ’whitewashing’

Peter Guthrie, a former UCP MLA wrote a public letter criticizing the investigation into health care contracts as too narrow

Politics

8 h. ago Golden Sky Minerals Announces Investment from Canadian Mining Leader Rob McEwen

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Golden Sky Minerals Corp. (TSX-V: AUEN) (“Golden Sky” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that Mr. Rob McEwen, a legendary figure in Canadian mining and the founder and former […]

Politics

8 h. ago As Elliott Moves In, BP Investment Case Splits ESG Fund Market

As Elliott Investment Management pressures BP Plc to abandon its renewable-energy ambitions, ESG fund managers can’t agree on how to treat the UK oil giant.

Other

8 h. ago Soccer player’s wife and child kidnapped during home invasion in Ecuador

Ecuadorian soccer player Jackson Rodriguez’s wife and 5-year-old child were kidnapped early Wednesday, police reported, when men broke into their home in search of the Emelec defender, who told investigators he hid under a bed. The kidnappings took place around 3 a.m. in the coastal city of Guayaquil, police chief Edison Rodriguez said. In his […]

Society

8 h. ago Mother, daughter, 7, hear ‘man’s voice’ in women’s locker room before indecent act

Police in Kansas are investigating after a mother said a man exposed himself to her and her young daughter in the women’s locker room of a local gym. The woman told authorities that her seven-year-old had just finished swimming lessons at the YMCA of Greater Kansas City when they went to the locker room to […]

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8 h. ago Canada IPO Bankers Hail ‘Revolutionary’ New Fundraising Rule

Investment bankers are applauding steps taken by Canada’s securities regulators to make it easier to do initial public offerings, and to raise money afterwards.

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