80 m. ago Tokyo police arrest man in fatal knife attack on YouTuber during livestream

Witnesses and livestream viewers said that they heard her screaming for help, and the stream suddenly went black.

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2 h. ago Barrick Focuses on Future Growth and Sustainable Value Creation

All amounts expressed in US dollars TORONTO, March 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) reinforced its commitment to growth, reporting significant progress of its key growth projects while achieving its production guidance and setting the stage for continued sustainable value creation, said president and chief executive Mark Bristow in the company’s annual […]

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3 h. ago Gold Breaks Through $3,000 as Trump Turbocharges Record Rally

Gold prices passed $3,000 an ounce for the first time ever, driven higher by a central bank buying spree, economic fragility worldwide, and President Donald Trump’s attempts to rewrite the rules of global trade by imposing tariffs on allies and strategic rivals.

Economics

4 h. ago The News Forum’s A Healthy Dose Premieres Weekly, Bringing Timely Health & Wellness Insights, Airing Saturdays at 9:30 PM EST

ST. CATHARINES, Ontario, March 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canada’s national news broadcaster, The News Forum, continues its commitment to empowering and informing Canadians with A Healthy Dose, a fresh, engaging health and wellness show airing weekly on Saturdays at 9:30 PM EST. Hosted by Julie Stautland, a passionate proponent for self-advocacy in health, A […]

Science

6 h. ago Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners’ fifth flagship fund exceeds target of EUR 12 billion

Today, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) announced that its fifth flagship fund, CI V, surpasses its target size of EUR 12 billion at final close. COPENHAGEN, Denmark, March 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Investor interest in large-scale greenfield energy infrastructure investments is strong, and CIP is now finalising fundraising for CI V with total fund commitments […]

Economics

12 h. ago B.C. nurse disciplined over ‘discriminatory and derogatory’ transgender comments

The B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives says a nurse committed unprofessional conduct for making "discriminatory and derogatory statements" about transgender people. 

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13 h. ago B.C. nurse committed professional misconduct with transgender commentary, hearing rules

Amy Hamm put up a billboard in support of J.K. Rowling and posted on social media 'discriminatory' and 'derogatory' statements about the transgender community

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13 h. ago Favoritisme et conflit d’intérêts dans un organisme gouvernemental

L’ex-présidente de l’Office des professions du Québec a donné un contrat à un ami et a embauché la fille de ce dernier.

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15 h. ago Les Roses de Montréal et la Super Ligue du Nord pourraient profiter des lubies de Donald Trump

La directrice sportive des Roses de Montréal confirme que des joueuses s'intéressent de plus en plus au nouveau circuit professionnel du Canada.

Sport

16 h. ago Three youths charged in string of Peel Region armed robberies

Three youths face a slew of charges for nine robberies targetting retailers in Peel Region over the past month. In a news release issued Thursday, Peel Regional Police alleged that between Feb. 13 and Thursday, several bandits committed a string of robberies – six in Brampton and three in Mississauga. In all instances, police said […]

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17 h. ago Columbine victim’s death from health problems related to 1999 school shooting ruled a homicide

DENVER (AP) — The death of a woman who was partially paralyzed in the Columbine High School shooting has been ruled a homicide, raising the death toll of the 1999 attack to 14. Anne Marie Hochhalter died Feb. 16 of sepsis — a reaction to infection — and complications from her paralysis were a “significant […]

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18 h. ago Loblaw clarifies made in Canada label confusion amid tariffs

No grocery store label is safe from the scrutiny of Canadian shoppers during the Canada-United States tariff war.The federal government's initial retaliatory tariffs saw a long list of grocery items impacted by the 25 per cent duty.U.S. President Donald Trump doubled tariffs on steel and aluminum products from Canada on Wednesday, so Ottawa responded with another $29.8 billion worth of tariffs on American goods ranging from stoves to roller coasters.Calls to support Canadian-made products have grown stronger than ever with nearly 25,000 people signing a petition urging "Product of Canada" labels in grocery stores.Canada's major grocers have heard the calls to highlight Canadian goods in stores. Loblaw has even started marking Canadian products with a maple leaf symbol and imported U.S. products with prices that have been affected by tariffs with a "T" symbol.However, some shoppers shared their confusion about discrepan...

Economics

18 h. ago Keeli Husband Elected Vice Chair of Vancouver Regional Construction Association’s Young Construction Leaders Executive Committee

Mississauga, ON, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EllisDon Corporation announces Keeli Husband, Director of Business Development, has been recently elected Vice Chair of the 2025/2026 Young Construction Leaders (YCL) Executive Committee for the Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA). Husband joins three other committee members for the 2025/2026 year.  “Keeli has been with us for […]

Politics

18 h. ago Opinion: Sexual assault survivors bear the brunt of Alberta budget cuts

On Monday, my team and I faced the heartbreaking decision to pause intakes to many of our clinical services, including counselling for children, youth, and adults. This was not a decision made lightly but one forced upon us after learning that we will have a significant funding shortfall in the next fiscal year. Since making […]

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19 h. ago ‘I am the box demon’: Creepy doorbell footage stirs fear in U.S. neighbourhood

'I am the box demon. I leave you with this gift. This box is a gift for you,' the person can be heard saying directly into the doorbell camera.

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20 h. ago Trump’s choice for ambassador says ‘Canada is a sovereign state’

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump’s choice for United States ambassador to Canada faced tough questions in his Senate nomination hearing Thursday, as the relationship between the two countries is strained by tariffs and threats of annexation. “Canada is a sovereign state,” Pete Hoekstra said when asked about Trump’s repeated threats to make the country […]

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20 h. ago ‘Step backwards’: Union decries Pride flag removals from Edmonton Public Library branches

CSU 52 local president Bryce Jowett told Postmedia he heard disappointment and anger from members about flags being taken down.

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21 h. ago Canucks Notebook: Connor Zary has hearing for brutal hit that injured rookie Elias Pettersson

The big and brash Vancouver Canucks defenceman delivered a clean defensive-zone check on a charging Flames centre Nazem Kadri in the opening period of a 4-3 shootout victory. He then took a cheap shot when Connor Zary responded to the hit with a vicious cross-check to the back of his head.

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21 h. ago Canucks: Connor Zary has hearing for brutal hit that injured rookie Elias Pettersson

The big and brash Canucks rookie defenceman delivered a clean defensive-zone check on a Kadri. He then got a cheap shot when Zary responded with an elbow to the back of his head.

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21 h. ago Canucks: Connor Zary suspended two games for ‘intentional’ hit that injured rookie Elias Pettersson

The big and brash Canucks rookie defenceman delivered a clean defensive-zone check on a Kadri. He then got a cheap shot when Zary responded with an elbow to the back of his head.

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