72 m. ago Gene Hackman and his wife were not killed by carbon monoxide, sheriff says

It would be unlikely for a person who tests negative for carbon monoxide initially to later be found to have been poisoned by it, a doctor said

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2 h. ago Adam Zivo: Trump expects Zelenskyy to play nice with murderous dictator

Meeting to sign minerals agreement goes south after Trump insists there is moral equivalency between Ukraine and Russia

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3 h. ago Purpose Investments Announces Temporary Absorption of Series F and Series A Management Fees of Purpose Premium Money Market Fund

TORONTO, Feb. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Purpose Investments Inc. (“Purpose”) announced today that it has temporarily absorbed a portion of the management fees on Series F and Series A shares of Purpose Premium Money Market Fund (the “Fund”). Until Purpose confirms otherwise, the annual management fee payable by investors in Series F shares of […]

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4 h. ago Bessent Says Housing Will ‘Unfreeze’ in Weeks, Sees 2% Inflation

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he expects the US housing market to pick up steam after recent indicators came in below forecasts, and sees potential for inflation to return to the Federal Reserve’s 2% target “quickly.”

Economics

4 h. ago Beyond Oil Enters Indian Market with Significant Distribution Agreement

Strategic agreement to introduce Beyond Oil’s innovative frying oil filtration solution to restaurants across India VANCOUVER, BC and KIBBUTZ YIFAT, Israel, Feb. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Beyond Oil Ltd. (CSE: BOIL) (OTCQB: BEOLF) (Frankfurt: UH9) (“Beyond Oil” or the “Company”), a food-tech innovation company dedicated to reducing health risks associated with fried food while […]

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4 h. ago MEG Energy says half of oil sales free from tariffs thanks to global market access

CALGARY — More than half of MEG Energy Corp.’s oil sales would be free from potential U.S. tariffs thanks to the diverse market access options it has lined up, a company executive says. The Calgary-based oilsands producer has the ability to access global markets via Canada’s West Coast through the Trans Mountain pipeline, as well […]

Economics

4 h. ago Drake settles legal action against iHeartMedia in dispute over ’Not Like Us’

HOUSTON — Drake has reached a settlement with Texas-based iHeartMedia in his ongoing legal dispute over Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us,” according to court records. In November, Drake filed a legal petition in Bexar County, Texas, where San Antonio is located, alleging that iHeartMedia had received illegal payments from Universal Music Group to […]

Culture

5 h. ago Matthew Stafford gets restructured contract, staying with Los Angeles Rams

Quarterback Matthew Stafford is staying with the Los Angeles Rams under a restructured contract, ending weeks of speculation about the Super Bowl winner’s future. The Rams announced their new agreement with Stafford on Friday without initially revealing any details. The 37-year-old Stafford had two years left on the four-year, $160 million contract extension he signed […]

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5 h. ago Contemporary Calgary unveils new plan to transform planetarium by 2029 after $40

Contemporary Calgary unveiled its plans Friday morning to transform the Centennial Planetarium into an accessible community hub, with a new entrance pavilion, cafe, gift shop, a three-floor education and gallery wing that includes a roof-top event centre and park space with a sculpture garden. The existing building will also be renovated, specifically transforming the dome […]

Economics

5 h. ago Contemporary Calgary unveils plan to redevelop former planetarium after $40M boost from province

The facility will have a new entrance pavilion, cafe, gift shop and a three-floor education and gallery wing with a rooftop event centre

Economics

6 h. ago Canadian Gold Resources (TSXV: CAN) Terminates Investor Relations Agreement; Supplemental Information and Clarification on Option Grants

DIEPPE, New Brunswick, Feb. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canadian Gold Resources Ltd. (“Canadian Gold” or the “Company”) (TSXV: CAN) announces that, effective as of February 21, 2025, it has terminated its investor relations agreement with Alliance Advisors, LLC (the “Agreement”) (see the Company’s news release dated January 20, 2025). As a result, the Company […]

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8 h. ago Cyclone Garance hits French Indian Ocean island of Reunion; police report 3 deaths

PARIS (AP) — French police said at least three people were killed when a tropical storm packing fierce winds and torrential rains thumped the French Indian Ocean island of Reunion on Friday. Residents were ordered to stay at home as Tropical Cyclone Garance brought heavy rain and winds exceeding 200 kilometers per hour (124 mph), […]

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8 h. ago CAKE, Los Lobos, Patrick Watson and Sierra Ferrell to play main stage at Calgary Folk Music Festival

Veteran California pop-rockers CAKE, Tex-Mex/Americana icons Los Lobos, Montreal singer-songwriter Patrick Watson and multiple Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Sierra Ferrell will headline the 2025 Calgary Folk Music Festival. They were among the nine artists announced Friday morning as part of the festival’s “early artist leak.” Calgary Folk Fest runs from July 24 to 27 at Prince’s Island […]

Culture

9 h. ago Harrowing 911 call reveals moment Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa were found: ‘Damn, damn, damn’

Two-time Oscar winner was found dead along with his wife and dog in their New Mexico home Wednesday

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9 h. ago Canada Loyalty Programs Business Intelligence Report 2025: Market to Grow by 14.6% to Reach $1.78 Billion this Year – Future Growth Dynamics to 2029 – ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN — The “Canada Loyalty Programs Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics – 50+ KPIs on Loyalty Programs Trends by End-Use Sectors, Operational KPIs, Retail Product Dynamics, and Consumer Demographics – Q1 2025 Update” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The loyalty market in Canada is expected to grow by 14.6% on annual basis […]

Economics

11 h. ago Dominion Lending Centres Inc. Announces Closing of $59.15 million Secondary Private Placement Offering of Class A Common Shares

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION OR DISSEMINATION DIRECTLY, OR INDIRECTLY, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dominion Lending Centres Inc. (TSX:DLCG) (“DLCG” or the “Corporation”), 2215 Coquitlam Avenue, Port Coquitlam, British Columbia V3B 1J6, […]

Economics

11 h. ago Trump to meet with Zelenskyy as Ukraine seeks an end to Russian aggression

Zelenskyy's delegation is expected to sign an economic agreement with the U.S. aimed at financing the reconstruction of war-damaged Ukraine

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11 h. ago Surge Copper Announces Grant of Equity Incentive Awards and Completion of MacLean East Property Agreement

Vancouver, British Columbia, Feb. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Surge Copper Corp. (TSXV: SURG) (OTCQB: SRGXF) (Frankfurt: G6D2) (“Surge” or the “Company”) announces the grant of equity-based incentive awards under its Share Compensation Plan. The Company has awarded 4,583,334 restricted share units (RSUs) to employees and executives, and 3,431,372 deferred share units (DSUs) to non-executive directors, […]

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11 h. ago Great Pacific Media’s Highway Thru Hell Joins the 200+ Episode Club

Episode 200 of the hit docuseries, which has chronicled the jaw-dropping stories of recovery operators over 13 seasons, airs March 4th at 9 p.m. ET on USA Network in Canada VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Great Pacific Media (GPM), a Thunderbird Entertainment Group (TSXV:TBRD, OTC – THBRF) (“Thunderbird” or the “Company”) company, is pleased to announce […]

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11 h. ago Truce talks between Israel and Hamas on next phase of Gaza ceasefire underway in Cairo

Phase 1 of the six-week-old agreement is set to expire this weekend, with attempts being made to prolong it with additional hostage releases and continued humanitarian assistance to the war-ravaged territory

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