4 h. ago BHP Prepares to Start Succession Process for Mining’s Top Job

BHP Group is preparing to begin looking for a new chief executive officer in the coming months, with key lieutenants already jostling for position to succeed boss Mike Henry at the top of the world’s biggest miner.

Culture

5 h. ago EU Discusses Targeting of Spot Market for Russian Gas Phaseout

The European Union is preparing to discuss the idea of a ban on spot purchases of natural gas from Russia as part of a plan to phase out energy imports from the country.

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6 h. ago Quebec Precious Metals Announces Shareholder Approval of Arrangement with Fury Gold

MONTREAL and TORONTO, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fury Gold Mines Limited (TSX: FURY, NYSE American: FURY) (“Fury”) and Quebec Precious Metals Corporation (TSXV: QPM, FSE: YXEP) (“QPM”) are pleased to announce that, at the special meeting (the “Meeting”) of holders (“QPM Shareholders”) of common shares of QPM (the “QPM Shares”) held today, QPM […]

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7 h. ago Hudson’s Bay sees interest in 65 of its leases: Court documents

A process to find takers for leases held by Hudson’s Bay has generated plenty of interest. A new court filing made in the company’s creditor protection case says 18 unnamed parties submitted letters of intent expressing interest in a total of 65 leases. The filing says some of those letters were submitted by landlords and […]

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8 h. ago As Hitmen prepare for Game 7, spotlight is on these playoff warriors

The Calgary Hitmen and the Lethbridge Hurricanes are tied at three games apiece in the second round of the WHL playoffs

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9 h. ago Trump veut interdire aux OBNL de financer des projets étrangers

Le président Trump préparerait la signature d’un nouveau décret interdisant aux OBNL d’octroyer des subventions au-delà des frontières américaines.

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9 h. ago For Calgary Flames, young players taking next step is key to 2025

At what point does a young guy stop being a young guy on an NHL team? It doesn’t necessarily have to do with age, right? A player gains experience, establishes themself as a pro and the expectations start to rise while responsibilities increase. For a Calgary Flames team that is trying to bring in a […]

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10 h. ago Cherry blossoms in Toronto could start their 2025 bloom this week

Cherry blossoms across Toronto could begin their 2025 bloom within the coming week as warmer temperatures and sunny days finally appear here to stay.After a clunky start to spring, with snowstorms surprising Toronto residents well into March and cold snaps stalling the growth of plant life in the city, the warmer weather appears to truly be here to stay. Finally.For many in the city, that means populating your social calendar with open-air concerts and patio cocktail plans, but it also marks the return of one of Toronto's most spectacular natural sights: the annual cherry blossom bloom at High Park.While it can be tricky to time your trips out just right so that you catch the blossoms in peak form, Toronto's resident cherry blossom expert, Sakura Steve, has his finger on the pulse, keeping sakura enthusiasts informed with comprehensive updates on their development.According to his latest observations, the bloom may just be upon us sooner rather than later.After chi...

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10 h. ago After surviving the Oklahoma City bombing, she vowed to start living: ‘Living on borrowed time’

Stuck under 10 feet of rubble from a destroyed federal building, Amy Downs was sure she was going to die. As her throat burned and she heard screams, Downs reflected on her regrets: ignoring her health, never having children and dropping out of college. “In that moment, I’m realizing I’ve never lived,” Downs said. But […]

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12 h. ago Chinese takeover of Vancouver gold miner unlikely to be blocked by government, analyst says

In recent years, the government blocked deals involving Chinese companies and Canadian miners developing critical minerals

Politics

12 h. ago ECB’s Inflation Job Is ‘Nearing Completion,’ Lagarde Tells CNBC

The European Central Bank has almost achieved its goal of returning inflation to 2% but must remain flexible as the economic backdrop becomes more volatile, President Christine Lagarde told CNBC.

Economics

13 h. ago From ’conclave’ to ’white smoke,’ a glossary of terms used in papal transition

A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the spiritual head of the global Catholic Church and the Vatican’s head of state. These are the need-to-know terms — some of them in Latin _ to help make sense of […]

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14 h. ago Greenland Resources Receives Updated Draft Exploitation License for Molybdenum and Magnesium

TORONTO — Greenland Resources Inc. (Cboe CA: MOLY | FSE: M0LY) (“Greenland Resources” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide an update on the exploitation license process and inclusion of magnesium. The Company has received a final revised draft exploitation license from the regulators that includes positive resolution to certain comments referred in our press […]

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15 h. ago Poilievre reveals platform, says government must ‘start pinching pennies’

As the federal election campaign nears its end with less than a week to go before voting day, all federal party leaders are making their last pitches to Canadians.

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15 h. ago Spirit Blockchain Capital Inc. Achieves Significant Milestone with Upgrade to OTCQB Trading Platform

VANCOUVER, BC, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Spirit Blockchain Capital Inc. (CSE: SPIR, OTCQB: SBLCF) (“Spirit” or the “Company”), a leading blockchain technology investment company, is pleased to announce its successful upgrade to the OTCQB Venture Market (“OTCQB”), effective April 22, 2025. Spirit’s common shares will continue to trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange […]

Economics

16 h. ago Massive cavern forming below major Toronto intersection looks like a mine

A large void is being carved out below a major Toronto intersection traversed by thousands every day, and few people passing overhead have any idea that a huge cave lurks below as part of the push to build the new $27 billion Ontario Line.When it opens to the public in 2031, the new 15-station, 15.6-kilometre transit line will relieve existing subway interchanges by providing a route between Exhibition Place and the shuttered Ontario Science Centre.That route includes a tunnelled stretch through the heart of downtown Toronto, requiring deep underground excavations at station sites in preparation for the arrival of tunnel boring machines.The future Ontario Line Queen-Spadina subway station will be one of the stations requiring the excavation of "caverns" deep below street-level, and Metrolinx has provided an update on the major operation hidden out of sight underground.The transit agency shared new photos celebrating "a big month underground" in February, noting t...

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16 h. ago Pope Francis’ funeral scheduled as mourners prepare to gather in Rome

Pope Francis will be laid to rest Saturday after lying in state for three days in St. Peter’s Basilica, where the faithful are expected to flock to pay their respects.

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16 h. ago Order Adopting Special Master’s Stalking Horse Bid Recommendation for Citgo Sale Process Hearing

PEMBROKE, Bermuda — Gold Reserve Ltd. (TSX.V: GRZ) (OTCQX: GDRZF) (“Gold Reserve” or the “Company”) announces that the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware (the “Court”) issued an order adopting the Special Master’s recommendation to select the bid submitted by Red Tree as the stalking horse bid for the purchase of the shares […]

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16 h. ago Jury selection set to start in former world junior players’ sex assault trial

LONDON — Jury selection is expected to begin today in the sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team. Dillon Dube, Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Cal Foote and Alex Formenton were charged with sexual assault early last year in an incident that allegedly took place in London, Ont., in June […]

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18 h. ago Newcore Gold Drilling Intersects 2.50 g/t Gold over 15.0 Metres and 3.00 g/t Gold over 10.0 metres at the Enchi Gold Project, Ghana

Drilling Intersects Multiple Zones of Gold Mineralization at the Nyam Gold Deposit and the Pre-Resource Stage Kojina Hill Gold Target VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Newcore Gold Ltd. (“Newcore” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: NCAU, OTCQX: NCAUF) is pleased to announce additional drill results from the 35,000-metre drill program underway at the […]

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