11 m. ago Brookfield Wealth Solutions Announces First Quarter Results and Declares Quarterly Distribution

BROOKFIELD, NEWS, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brookfield Wealth Solutions (NYSE, TSX: BNT) today announced financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025. Sachin Shah, CEO of Brookfield Wealth Solutions, stated, “Our business is off to a strong start in 2025. We have entered the U.K. market and begun offering new products that […]

Culture

71 m. ago Ontario set to expand powers for new developments to bypass planning process

As part of a bill set to be tabled next week, the government will allow the Ministry of Infrastructure to issue Minister’s Zoning Orders for some developments.

Sport

92 m. ago Major Indonesia Nickel Plant Restarts After Deadly Landslide

A nickel plant at a major metal-processing hub in Indonesia has restarted after a deadly landslide in March forced a suspension of virtually all production.

Politics

3 h. ago NielsenIQ Expands NIQ Product Insights, Enabling Retailers and Brands to Better Navigate Global Challenges from Tariffs

Expansion will enable global retail, and CPG enterprises to address and adapt to regional regulatory changes, spot early shopping trends, and personalize and innovate products for discerning consumers NIQ Product Insights (NPI) provides critical intelligence about product attributes, inclusive of dietary, sustainability, and clean label characteristics, shoppers care about the most NIQ’s AI-powered solution provides […]

Economics

4 h. ago Takeda Announces FY2024 Full Year Results and FY2025 Outlook Reflecting Growth & Launch Products Momentum, Strong Cash Flow Generation and Late

Core Revenue Growth of 7.4% at Actual Exchange Rates (AER), + 2.8% at Constant Exchange Rate (CER) in FY2024 Core Operating Profit Growth of 4.9% at CER with Efficiency Program Driving Cost Savings Up to Six New Molecular Entities in Phase 3 Development in FY2025 with Three Phase 3 Data Readouts Recently Completed or Anticipated […]

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9 h. ago B.C. premier says court can handle his suggestion accused Lapu Lapu Day killer spends 'rest of his goddamned life in jail'

The B.C. branch of the Canadian Bar Association has criticized David Eby for comments he made last week in the legislature

Events

10 h. ago A woman who called a Black child a slur has raised backlash, thousands of dollars

NOTE CONTENTS: This story contains a term that refers to a racial slur. A video showing a Minnesota woman at a playground last week openly admitting to using a racist slur against a Black child has garnered millions of views. Maybe equally viral has been a crowdfunding effort that has raised hundreds of thousands of […]

Other

11 h. ago Western Forest Products Inc. Announces Results of Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Western Forest Products Inc. (TSX: WEF) (“Western” or the “Company”) announces the following voting results in respect of its Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) held today. Election of Directors Western’s shareholders voted today to re-elect the following directors to Western’s Board of […]

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12 h. ago Southern Alberta municipalities say emergency preparedness critical

From 72-hour emergency kit tips to full-on disaster simulations, several southern Alberta municipalities are preparing for potential emergencies during Emergency Preparedness Week.

Politics

12 h. ago Rubicon Organics Announces Closing of Private Placement Offering under the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rubicon Organics Inc. (TSXV: ROMJ) (OTCQX: ROMJF) (“Rubicon Organics” or the “Company”), a licensed producer focused on cultivating and selling organic certified and premium cannabis products, is pleased to announce […]

Other

13 h. ago Sierra Metals Reports First Quarter 2025 Consolidated Financial Results

Q1 2025 Highlights: Revenues of $86.1 million, 36% higher than in Q1 2024 Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $33.9 million, 114% higher than in Q1 2024 Operating cash flows before changes in working capital of $31.7 million, 122% higher than Q1 2024 Higher copper, zinc and silver production than in Q1 2024 All dollar figures are in […]

Culture

14 h. ago What to know about search for 2 missing siblings in rural Nova Scotia

Around 150 people have been searching daily in Pictou County for Lily and Jack Sullivan since they disappeared nearly a week ago. The search has now been scaled back.

Other

14 h. ago Une petite usine de production de drogue démantelée à Bromont

Plusieurs «centaines de milliers de comprimés» de méthamphétamine ont été saisis au cours des dernières heures.

Other

15 h. ago Ohio woman busted for drug possession as pet raccoon holds meth pipe

Chewy the raccoon was just an innocent bystander. Police in Ohio said an officer encountered a strange scene this week when a raccoon was found inside a vehicle holding a meth pipe. According to the Springfield Township Police Department, Officer Austin Branham conducted a traffic stop Monday evening, near Akron, after identifying a vehicle whose […]

Other

17 h. ago Skateboarding teen struck by vehicle in northwest Calgary has died

A 17-year-old boy has died from injuries sustained in a collision with a vehicle while skateboarding in the northwest community of Huntington Hills last week. At approximately 6:20 p.m. on April 30, a 2011 Buick Enclave struck the teen in the intersection of Hunterview Drive and Hunterbrook Road N.W. The vehicle, driven by a 79-year-old […]

Transport

18 h. ago Beauty Buzz: The 3 best beauty products we tried this week from Ardell, Shea Moisture, and Chanel

These are the 3 best beauty products we tried this week

Other

19 h. ago New video of Pirates fan’s terrifying fall shows how PNC Park accident occurred

Kavan Markwood suffered severe injuries after falling 21 feet onto the warning track during a game last week.

Sport

20 h. ago World Education Services Celebrates 25 Years of Impact in Canada with New Scholarship Initiatives

TORONTO, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, World Education Services (WES) announces two new scholarship initiatives in Canada—one focused on expanding career pathways for immigrant youth and the other dedicated to helping refugee students access higher education. These awards, totaling over $150,000 in funding, will be celebrated at a special event this week in […]

Culture

21 h. ago Ontario residents about to get May 2025 payouts from the government

Monthly Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) payments are going out to Ontario residents this week, and you might want to keep an eye on your bank account.Many Ontarians will see an OTB deposit in their accounts on Friday, May 9.This benefit is usually paid out on the 10th of each month unless there's a bank holiday or weekend, in which case, payments are issued on the last working day before the 10th.Ontario Trillium Benefit: Are you eligible?The OTB is a tax-free blend of three payments: the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, the Northern Ontario Energy Credit, and the Ontario Sales Tax Credit.To receive it, you should be eligible for at least one of the above credits.For the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, you could get a maximum of $1,248 if you are between 18 and 64 years old, $1,421 if you are 65 or older, $277 if you live on a reserve or in a public long-term care home, and $25 for the time you lived in a designated college, university, or priva...

Politics

21 h. ago Suncor production hits record high, but sales volumes slow as inventory builds

Firebag oilsands site and offshore production drive the surge

Sport