60 m. ago Russia Triples 2025 Deficit Target With Less Energy Income Seen

The Russian Finance Ministry more than tripled its budget deficit target for this year after expectations for revenue and the price of oil were reduced amid US President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

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3 h. ago IMF Cuts Growth Outlook for Gulf Oil Producers After Price Slump

The International Monetary Fund downgraded its growth forecasts for oil exporting countries in the Middle East and North Africa, including Saudi Arabia and Iraq, citing escalating global trade tensions and lower energy prices.

Economics

4 h. ago From Tokyo to Los Angeles, workers observe May Day as many express worries about Trump

TOKYO (AP) — Shouting “banzai!” or “live long,” thousands of people gathered in a Tokyo park on Thursday and marched through the streets to the banging of traditional drums, as Japan kicked off celebrations to mark May Day. The holiday, also known as International Workers’ Day or Labor Day, marks the struggles and achievements of […]

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4 h. ago From Tokyo to Los Angeles, workers observe May Day with marches and demonstrations

TOKYO (AP) — Shouting “banzai!” or “live long,” thousands of people gathered in a Tokyo park on Thursday and marched through the streets to the banging of traditional drums, as Japan kicked off celebrations to mark May Day. The holiday, also known as International Workers’ Day or Labor Day, marks the struggles and achievements of […]

Society

6 h. ago Hydreight Achieves Record Revenue and Profitability Milestone in Q4 2024 Audited Results

Record 2024 Topline¹ revenue of $22.32 million, up 31% from 2023 Record 2024 GAAP revenue of $16.04 million, up 39% from 2023 2024 Adjusted EBITDA¹ of +490K compared to ($1.38) million in 2023 2024 gross margin of $5.75 million, up from 8% from 2023 Q4 2024 Topline¹ revenue of $5.74 million, up 15% from Q4 […]

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6 h. ago BOJ Sees Delay in Achieving Its Price Goal While Standing Pat

The Bank of Japan left its benchmark rate unchanged while pushing back the timing for when it expects to reach its inflation target amid intensified uncertainties due to the global trade war.

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8 h. ago Lapu Lapu festival attendee says he grabbed suspect as he tried to flee the scene

Paul Palines, who trains in Muay Thai kickboxing, said he was standing by the food trucks, near East 41st Avenue and Fraser Street, when he heard loud banging noises.

Culture

10 h. ago Canada’s Diallo into quarters at Madrid Open with upset win over Dimitrov

MADRID — Montreal’s Gabriel Diallo advanced to his first Masters-level quarterfinal with a comeback 5-7, 7-6 (7), 6-4 fourth-round win over 15th-seed Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria on Wednesday. Diallo won the second set in a hard-fought tiebreaker to tie the match 1-1, then made a break in the opening game of the third set stand […]

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10 h. ago Lithium Royalty Corp. Announces Increased Price Range and Extension of Substantial Issuer Bid

TORONTO — Lithium Royalty Corp. (TSX: LIRC) (“LRC” or the “Company”) announced today that it has amended the terms of its previously announced “modified Dutch auction” substantial issuer bid (the “Offer”) pursuant to which the Company is offering to repurchase for cancellation up to C$7,000,000 of its common shares (the “Shares”). The Offer has been […]

Economics

10 h. ago B.C.’s rebate pause will hurt electric vehicle adoption, car dealers warn

Without the subsidy, new car dealers say B.C.'s ambitious electric vehicle mandates will be unachievable as price-conscious consumers look elsewhere.

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11 h. ago Vancouver stunt company wins Academy Award for Scientific and Technical Achievement

With Deadpool 2, The Last of Us and Final Destination credits, Fire4Hire is celebrated for its naked burn fire barrier gel

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13 h. ago Inovalis Real Estate Investment Trust Announces the Closing of the Sale of the Sabliere Property for €18.2 Million

TORONTO — Inovalis Real Estate Investment Trust (the “REIT”) (TSX: INO.UN) today announced the closing of the sale of the Sablière property to a third party for €18.2 million ($28.3 million). The property was sold at a modest 2% premium over its original purchase price, despite a markedly softer market environment and the asset being […]

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14 h. ago Smith lowers bar for Alberta referendum with separatism sentiment emerging

Alberta's premier said she wouldn't stand in the way of a citizen-led referendum on independence

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14 h. ago Danielle Smith lowers bar for Alberta referendum with separatism sentiment emerging

Alberta's premier said she wouldn't stand in the way of a citizen-led referendum on independence

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20 h. ago Another Canadian telecom dethrones Rogers for having most customer complaints

The Commission for Complaints for Telecom-Television Services (CCTS) has released its review for the 2024-2025 mid-year reporting period.The commission accepted 11,909 complaints across all services (wireless, internet, TV and phone) in Canada, which is up 12 per cent from last year's mid-year complaints. The CCTS noted their sustained efforts to advertise their services through various channels across audiences in Canada.During the reporting period, which covers August 1, 2024 through January 31, 2025, Rogers, Bell, Telus, Shaw, and Fido accounted for 72 per cent of the 11,909 complaints.This was Shaw's first appearance in the top five Participating Service Providers (PSPs) in this report. It saw a 194 per cent increase in complaints driven by issues related to rental equipment, changes to and breaches of contracts, and price increases.Among the top five service providers, Telus experienced the highest increase in complaints from the prior 2023-2024 reporting...

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20 h. ago Iristel Achieves Full Coverage Across All Local Interconnection Regions in British Columbia and Alberta

Iristel remains the only CLEC with national reach in all 10 provinces and 3 territories MARKHAM, Ontario — Iristel, Canada’s largest independent Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC), proudly announces the completion of full coverage across all Local Interconnection Regions (LIRs) in British Columbia and Alberta. This milestone cements Iristel’s position as the only CLEC with […]

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21 h. ago A handful of Canadian bars were just ranked among the best in North America

The longlist was revealed a few weeks back, and now, it's time for North America’s 50 Best Bars to reveal its new, annual ranking.The 51-100 place lineup featured 15 Canadian establishments in Vancouver (three), Calgary (three), Toronto (five), Montreal (three), and Victoria (one).But, positions one to 50 of North America's Best Bars list were only just revealed in a prestigious ceremony in Vancouver on April 29.Each bar was ranked by gathering votes from over 300 bar industry experts, including bartenders, bar owners, drinks media and cocktail connoisseurs from across the region, which includes the U.S., Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.Without any more delay, here are North America's 50 Best Bars:Handshake Speakeasy, Mexico CitySuperbueno, New YorkTlecān, Mexico CityJewel Of The South, New OrleansSip & Guzzle, New YorkOverstory, New YorkBar Pompette, TorontoEl Gallo Altanero, GuadalajaraLicorería Limantour, Mexico CityKumiko, Chicag...

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21 h. ago Elon Musk's Starlink offering huge deal to lure angry Canadians back

Any Canadians in the market for Starlink will want to take advantage of the satellite internet company's latest deal: $0 hardware.New Starlink customers can get the 'Standard' hardware kit for free with a 12-month Residential plan "in select areas." That plan costs $140 per month.The Standard kit typically costs $499 in Canada and includes a satellite dish, kickstand, router and the necessary cables. However, lately it's been on sale for around half that quite often.Per the terms on the Starlink website, the deal includes a 30-day trial period with a full refund, so if you go for it and end up disliking the internet service, you can get your money back.However, if you change your service address, cancel, fail to pay your bill on time, transfer your kit to another user or cancel during the 30-day period (and fail to return the kit), Starlink will charge a fee.Regarding the availability of the deal in "select areas,"&nb...

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22 h. ago It’s tax deadline day for most Canadians. Why it’s important to file now

Late tax filers could see a five per cent penalty on their balance owing and an additional one per cent for each full month that they delay filing after the due date.

Economics

23 h. ago Kremlin says a deal to end the war with Ukraine can’t be achieved quickly

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Clinching a deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war “is far too complex to be done quickly,” a senior Kremlin official said Wednesday, as the U.S. labours to bring momentum to peace efforts and expresses frustration over the slow progress. Meanwhile, a nighttime Russian drone attack on Ukraine’s second-largest city of Kharkiv […]

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