9 h. ago SNOBELEN: ‘Real Canadians’ should be ignoring America’s culture wars

You have to give U.S. President Donald Trump credit — he sure has made Canadians patriotic. This is an unexpected benefit of the frazzled American urge to simultaneously cut off the world and expand its borders. In plainer language, we will be ready to be the 51st state the day after hell freezes over, and […]

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9 h. ago Billor Expands Network With New Delivery Center in Jacksonville, FL

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Billor, committed to empowering truck drivers to achieve the American Dream through entrepreneurship, today announced the opening of its new Delivery Center in Jacksonville, FL. This important expansion strengthens Billor’s national footprint, enhances operational efficiency, and brings services even closer to truck drivers across the Southeast. The […]

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14 h. ago Is Trump trolling Canada with 51st state attacks? ‘No I’m not,’ he says

When asked if he would want to be remembered as the U.S. president who expanded American territory, Donald Trump said, 'Wouldn’t mind.'

Events

16 h. ago Expedibox Partners With Virtual.com to Join the Virtual Network

Aiming to Deploy 700 Expedibox Lockers on the Virtual Network in Q2 and 1,000 more locations planned before the end of 2026, Virtual Network Offers Scalable, Carrier-Agnostic Infrastructure for Last-Mile Logistics MONTREAL — Expedibox, a leading Canadian smart locker provider, and Virtual.com, a premier transportation technology and pudo (pick up and drop off) network, are […]

Culture

16 h. ago Almost 5km of TTC subway will shut down for this entire weekend

A TTC subway closure this weekend will shut down almost five kilometres of track at the western end of Line 2.The transit agency will shut down subway service on Line 2 between Kipling and Jane stations for the duration of the weekend on Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27.The closure is just the latest in a round of repairs in what has proven to be a year of major disruption on Toronto's rapid transit network, and is once again being chalked up to “planned track work.”Throughout the closure, the roughly 4.7-kilometre stretch of track spanning Kipling, Islington, Royal York, Old Mill, and Jane stations.All stations along the closure will remain accessible for passengers looking to purchase and reload fares or connect with surface routes.Subway service between Ossington and Jane stations will be replaced by shuttle buses from 11 p.m. nightly until the end of service, from Mon., April 28 to Fri., May 2, due to planned track work. Visit https://t.co/oGvGSqEmR4 to pl...

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17 h. ago Tech Thursday Expands to Ottawa and Edmonton, Launching National Footprint Across Four Canadian Tech Hubs

CALGARY, Alberta — Tech Thursday, a weekly tech event series that hosts events in Winnipeg and Calgary, is proud to announce its expansion into Ottawa and Edmont on, on May 1st, 2025, and May 8th, 2025 respectively. With the addition of these new cities, Tech Thursday now operates in four markets — with a special […]

Society

18 h. ago SmartStop Self Storage Expands Digital Capabilities With Mobile App Rollout Across All Locations

LADERA RANCH, Calif. — SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop”) (NYSE:SMA), an internally managed real estate investment trust and a premier owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the United States and Canada, is pleased to announce that its SmartStop Self Storage Mobile App is officially available at all 220 locations across the United States […]

Culture

22 h. ago Erbe introduces VIO® 3n & VIO® seal: Tailored electrosurgical generators for high

TÜBINGEN, Germany — With the introduction of the VIO® 3n, Erbe Elektromedizin GmbH expands its established VIO® 3 family with a new generation of electrosurgical generators, specifically tailored to different medical specialties and procedural requirements. The portfolio is further enhanced by the VIO® seal, the first VIO® generator fully dedicated to bipolar applications. “With the […]

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28 h. ago Cam Ward goes to the Titans at No. 1 in the NFL draft. Travis Hunter picked 2nd by the Jaguars

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Cam Ward has gone from zero-star recruit to No. 1 pick in the NFL draft. Travis Hunter is taking his versatility to Jacksonville following a blockbuster deal.  After the Tennessee Titans selected Ward first overall, the Jaguars moved up from No. 5 to select the Heisman Trophy winner with the second […]

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28 h. ago Ward goes 1st to Titans at NFL draft, Hunter picked 2nd as Sanders waits

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Cam Ward has gone from zero-star recruit to No. 1 pick in the NFL draft. Travis Hunter is taking his versatility to Jacksonville following a blockbuster deal. After the Tennessee Titans selected Ward first overall, the Jaguars moved up from No. 5 to select the Heisman Trophy winner with the second […]

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33 h. ago Even more people will be able to take advantage of Canada's dental care plan next month

More people will be able to apply to the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) next month.Introduced in 2023, the measure aims to help lower dental costs for those earning less than $90,000 annually.According to the government, the dental care plan will help up to nine million uninsured Canadians get the necessary care.Applications are currently open for the coverage period ending June 30 for eligible seniors aged 65 and over, children under 18 and adults with a valid federal Disability Tax Credit certificate for 2023.In May, the CDCP will expand to allow qualified Canadians ages 18 to 64 to apply for coverage.Canadians already covered by the CDCP will need to renew for the 2025-2026 period before June 1 to avoid a potential gap in coverage. To do so, they'll need to have filed their 2024 tax return and received the notice of assessment from the Canada Revenue Agency.Do you qualify for the Canadian Dental Care Plan?You must meet all four of the following requirements t...

Transport

35 h. ago HealthPRO Canada and the CAN Health Network Join Forces to Accelerate Procurement of Made

New partnership supports Canadian innovators, strengthens healthcare, and expands market access opportunities. Oakville, ON, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HealthPRO Canada, the country’s national group contracting provider for healthcare, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with the CAN Health Network (CAN Health) to accelerate the adoption and procurement of innovative, made-in-Canada healthcare solutions.     […]

Science

37 h. ago Venezuelan man deported to El Salvador after wrong turn at Ambassador Bridge

Ricardo Prada Vásquez was working as a delivery driver in Detroit and had picked up an order at McDonald's when he made the wrong turn in January.

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40 h. ago Farmers Edge Laboratories and Taurus Agricultural Marketing Inc. Partner to Expand Soil Testing Solutions Across Canada

WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Farmers Edge™, a premier agricultural technology provider, has partnered with Taurus Agricultural Marketing Inc. to bring high-quality soil testing solutions to more growers, agronomists and ag businesses across Canada. As the exclusive sales representatives for Farmers Edge Laboratories in Canada, Taurus Agricultural Marketing will expand access to high-quality lab services with industry-leading […]

Society

45 h. ago IQM to Deploy Poland’s First Superconducting Quantum Computer

The full-stack superconducting quantum computer IQM Spark will be installed at Wrocław University of Science and Technology (WUST) in Poland in Q2 2025. WUST intends to use the system to spearhead research work mainly in the field of computer science. The deployment also builds on IQM’s ongoing efforts to expand Poland’s quantum ecosystem through collaboration […]

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53 h. ago Drive less than 15,000 km a year? You could get an insurance break from ICBC

The provincial insurer is expanding its program for optional insurance breaks from 10,000 km to 15,000 km a year starting on June 1

Economics

54 h. ago Affirm and WooCommerce Bring Longstanding Partnership to the UK

WooCommerce merchants in the UK can now seamlessly offer Affirm’s flexible and transparent payment options to consumers LONDON — WooCommerce, the flexible, open-source ecommerce solution built on WordPress, today announced that it has expanded its partnership with Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFRM), the payment network that empowers consumers and helps merchants drive growth, by launching […]

Economics

54 h. ago Lyft to Start Dispatching Taxis for First Time to Cut Wait Times

Lyft Inc. will begin dispatching standard taxis to some US riders starting next month in a first as it expands its features to compete with much-larger rival Uber Technologies Inc.

Economics

61 h. ago The Liberal’s Promise to Extend Investment Incentive to Tech Could Mean $500 Million in New Private Investment

OTTAWA, Ontario — A new Liberal policy promise, could create a half-billion dollar economic boost for Canadian tech start-ups. The Liberals proposed to expand a 71 year old incentive program heavily used by mining companies. The Liberals described the measure as a way to “Supercharge” the economy. That is the exact description used by a […]

Economics

61 h. ago Stanford receiver Elic Ayomanor projected as top Canadian for 2025 NFL draft

NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah figures Canadians Elic Ayomanor, Kurtis Rourke and Taylor Elgersma will need a little patience before learning where their NFL futures lie. All three are available for the ’25 NFL draft, which begins Thursday night in Green Bay, Wisc., with opening-round selections. Second- and third-round picks will be made Friday […]

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