47 m. ago Relatives rally around teen orphaned by Lapu Lapu festival tragedy

Richard Le, Linh Hoang and Katie Le were killed when an SUV plowed into a crowd of people at the festival held to celebrate Filipino culture and community. Andy Le alone survived.

Culture

57 m. ago Bessent Cites Digital Services Tax as Sticking Point in EU Talks

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the European Union has some “internal matters” to sort out before the bloc can enter into trade negotiations with the US, singling out a tax on digital services levied by some countries.

Economics

1 hour ago Oatey Co. Appoints Keith Fawcett as General Manager, Oatey Canada

CLEVELAND, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, today announced the appointment of Keith Fawcett as General Manager, Oatey Canada. In this role, Fawcett will oversee the strategic, operational and financial performance of the Oatey Canada business. Fawcett brings a wealth of experience in international […]

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2 h. ago ‘Jeopardy!’ host Ken Jennings has ‘100% empathy’ for players who flop

While the rest of us are at home laughing when Jeopardy! contestants fail hilariously, host Ken Jennings feels “100% empathy” when he sees players struggling onstage. Speaking to Fox News at the opening night red carpet for the TCM Classic Film Festival, Jennings revealed a key difference between himself and his predecessor, the late Alex […]

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2 h. ago Cannabis Council of Canada Congratulates Mark Carney and Calls for Immediate Action to Strengthen Canada’s Legal Cannabis Industry

OTTAWA, Ontario — The Cannabis Council of Canada today congratulated Mark Carney on his election victory. As the new government takes shape, the Council renewed its call for policymakers to address glaring gaps and shortcomings in the legal cannabis industry. “Canada likes to position itself as a global leader in legal cannabis – but since […]

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5 h. ago Cresco Labs to Report First Quarter 2025 Financial Results on May 9, 2025

CHICAGO — Cresco Labs Inc. (CSE:CL) (OTCQX:CRLBF) (FSE: 6CQ) (“Cresco” or “Company”), the industry leader in branded cannabis products with a portfolio of America’s most popular brands and the operator of Sunnyside dispensaries, today announced it will report financial results for the first quarter ended March 31st, 2025 on Friday, May 9, 2025 before the […]

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6 h. ago Unlock Your Trading Edge With Axi at the Finance Magnates Africa Summit

Broker to showcase their capital allocation program, Axi Select, Man City memorabilia, and more  SYDNEY, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leading online FX and CFD broker Axi is attending this year’s Finance Magnates Africa Summit (FMAS:25), taking place on May 29-30, 2025, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre in Cape Town, South Africa.   […]

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13 h. ago Lapu Lapu festival tragedy: Search warrant executed at suspect’s home

On Sunday police also spent time at a separate home nearby. The resident told us it was related to retrieving their surveillance footage.

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13 h. ago Suspect in Vancouver festival tragedy is brother of 2024 killing victim

VANCOUVER — Vancouver Police have confirmed that the suspect in Saturday’s deadly ramming attack that killed 11 people in the city is the brother of a man who died in an unrelated killing last year. Thirty-year-old Adam Kai-Ji Lo — who has been charged with eight counts of second-degree murder with more charges anticipated _ […]

Events

15 h. ago Body found in northern Ontario river IDed as missing American man: OPP

Provincial police say a body found in a northern Ontario river earlier this month has been identified as an American man who was reported missing last December. Ontario Provincial Police say they received a request from local police in International Falls, Minn., in January to help with a missing person investigation. Police say U.S. officials […]

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15 h. ago China’s CICC Eyes Middle East, Southeast Asia in Global Push

China International Capital Corp., one of the nation’s largest brokerages, is seeking to tap growing demand for cross-border financial services in the Persian Gulf and Southeast Asia as the firm pushes its global expansion.

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15 h. ago Suspect in Vancouver festival killings is brother of 2024 murder victim

VANCOUVER — Vancouver Police have confirmed that the suspect in Saturday’s deadly ramming attack that killed 11 people in the city is the brother of a man who was murdered in an unrelated killing last year. Thirty-year-old Adam Kai-Ji Lo — who has been charged with eight counts of second-degree murder with more charges anticipated […]

Events

15 h. ago Calgary to host vigil for victims of Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu festival tragedy

A vigil will be held in front of Calgary city hall on Wednesday evening to give Calgarians a chance to show their solidarity with Vancouver's Filipino community.

Events

15 h. ago Amazon launches first internet satellites to compete against SpaceX’s Starlinks

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Amazon’s first batch of internet satellites rocketed into orbit Monday, the latest entry in the mega constellation market currently dominated by SpaceX’s thousands of Starlinks. The United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V rocket carried up 27 of Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellites, named after the frigid fringes of our solar system beyond Neptune. […]

Technology

16 h. ago Le droit international menacé par les «attaques frontales» de Trump, dénonce Amnesty

Dans son rapport annuel, l’organisation s’alarme des assauts accrus contre les droits de la personne dans le monde.

Society

16 h. ago U.S. company rushing to ship security barriers to Vancouver before marathon, after deadly festival attack

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim said he has ordered a "full review" of the city's event-safety measures, including barriers, traffic control and safety protocols.

Events

16 h. ago Autour de Juliette Binoche, un jury du Festival de Cannes très international

Halle Berry, Leïla Slimani et Hong Sangsoo en feront partie.

Society

17 h. ago B.C. legislature honour victims of festival attack, then adjourns for the day

Vaughn Palmer: Key federal election will be forever be overshadowed in B.C. by horrific festival attack

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18 h. ago Finning to report Q1 2025 results on May 12 and hold investor call on May 13, 2025

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Finning International Inc. (TSX: FTT) (“Finning”) will report Q1 2025 results on May 12, 2025 after markets close and hold the investor call on May 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. To access the investor call, please dial 1-833-752-3398 (Canada and US toll free) or […]

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18 h. ago Canada's first Hard Rock Hotel has officially opened early in Ontario

While people in Ontario have gotten to experience a small taste of the Hard Rock brand through its themed restaurants in Niagara Falls and Toronto, the international hospitality name has just brought a whole new experience to locals through its first-ever Hard Rock Hotel on Canadian soil.And, the attraction has actually opened earlier than expected.As edgy as corporate can get, Hard Rock Hotels are known for their unique riff on glamorous accommodation. Each location is chock-full of one-of-a-kind music memorabilia, is home to robust live concert programming, and has "signature music amenities" that include in-room record players and guitar rentals.To complement an existing portfolio that ranges from all-inclusive resorts in beachy locales to hotels and casinos in major cities across the globe, Hard Rock has multiple new complexes on the go — including two here in Ontario.These are the Hard Rock Hotel London and Hard ...

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