61 m. ago KINGMAKERS OF OAKLAND EXPANDS NATIONAL ACCESS IN CAPACITY BUILDING WITH CROWNS CURRICULUM AND INTRODUCES JEGNA EARLY LITERACY PROGRAM

Oakland, CA, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Oakland, CA – April 14, 2025 – Kingmakers of Oakland (KOO), a leading organization dedicated to transforming educational outcomes for African-American boys, announces national access to its two highly impactful school-based programs: the Crowns Curriculum and Jegna Early Literacy. These programs are designed to empower African-American boys […]

Society

3 h. ago Why this coastal B.C. community wants to build a tsunami evacuation tower

Located on Vancouver Island's west coast, the popular tourist destination sees its population of 2,500 nearly double during the busy summer months.

Events

4 h. ago Bell: Mark Carney Liberal sleaze and Premier Doug Ford's big mouth

Carney Liberals once again want to link Pierre Poilievre to Donald Trump, this time with dirty tricks of their own

Transport

5 h. ago Police watchdog probing death of man involved in cottage country shootout

Ontario’s police watchdog says it’s investigating the death of a man who was involved in an exchange of gunfire with police in cottage country. The Special Investigations Unit says police responded to a call in Minden Hills on Sunday about a man who had left his property with a firearm. The SIU says Ontario Provincial […]

Events

5 h. ago S&P Sees High Risk of Ford, GM Ratings Downgrade on Auto Tariffs

Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Co., along with nearly a dozen car-parts suppliers, are at high risk of a negative ratings action in the coming weeks if looming tariffs from the Trump administration take effect, according to an S&P Global Ratings report.

Economics

7 h. ago LILLEY: Momentum building for Poilievre as business, union leaders offer endorsements

Conservative leader picks up support from high-profile executives day after getting backed by electrical workers union

Politics

7 h. ago Carbon Streaming Announces Filing of Claim Against Former Executives and Consultants

TORONTO, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Carbon Streaming Corporation (Cboe CA: NETZ) (OTCQB: OFSTF) (FSE: M2Q) (“Carbon Streaming” or the “Company”) today announces that it has started a lawsuit in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice against several former executives, directors, consultants, and associated entities. As outlined in the lawsuit, Carbon Streaming is trying […]

Transport

7 h. ago Young people excited to cast ballots at U of A advance federal election polling station

At the University of Alberta, students can vote in their home ridings, no matter where they are in Canada

Politics

8 h. ago Ontario unions say struggling colleges can be ‘lifeboat’ through economic turmoil

Union leaders took to Queen's Park to make their pitch to 'save' Ontario's college sector, linking the struggling institutions to Canada's trade war with the United States.

Other

8 h. ago Avarga Limited Enters Into Agreement to Acquire Shares of Taiga Building Products Ltd.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Avarga Limited announced that on April 14, 2025, it entered into a share purchase agreement through its wholly owned subsidiary, Avarga Canada Limited, to acquire a total of 2,397,200 common shares (“Common Shares”) of Taiga Building Products Ltd. (“Taiga”), a company with a head office at […]

Other

8 h. ago ‘Unfortunate oversight’: Ontario university sends out admission email to wrong applicants

An Ontario University has apologized after sending an email to nearly half of graduate program applicants. The message was intended for those who had already been accepted.

Society

9 h. ago Religious teacher charged in series of alleged sexual assaults in Ontario

Police say an Ontario religious teacher who taught classes at a residence in Pickering has been charged in a series of sexual assaults involving two victims.

Events

9 h. ago Cancer Treatment Revolutionized by Cellular Engineering, and Nanotechnology Redefined by Carbon Nanotubes: Success of Scientists from Canada & Japan Honored by King Faisal Prize

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — During the 47th session of the King Faisal Prize on April 14, exceptional accomplishments in the fields of cellular engineering and nanotechnology were honored. Professor Michel Sadelain was awarded the Medicine Prize for his groundbreaking contributions to Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy, a revolutionary cancer […]

Economics

9 h. ago ‘We should be fine’: Impact of U.S. tariffs not a major worry for new Flames arena

CALGARY — It’s three floors down and nowhere to go but up for the new $900-million arena for the NHL’s Calgary Flames, even with the ongoing tariff war with the United States. The building — to be named Scotia Place — is being built in the shadow of the Saddledome and its iconic saddle-shaped concave […]

Politics

10 h. ago How shopping at this fresh Canadian market is more than a regular grocery store trip

Making a list, grabbing those reusable bags, and heading out to shop for the weekly grocery essentials... It's one of those errands that just won't quit. And sometimes, grocery shopping in Toronto can dip into the boring category too, with lacklustre product offerings and a dull shopping experience.Luckily, that's never been the case with Farm Boy, and with "A Farm Boy Fresh Twist," they're reaffirming their commitment to an elevated experience when it comes to shopping for all your favourite goodies.Intrigued? Here's how shopping with Farm Boy is more than your regular old grocery store shop.All the local, Canadian productsO'yes, Canadiana incoming!Proudly Canadian-owned and operated, Farm Boy boasts a seriously huge range of Canadian products, from right here in Ontario to treats from across the nation.Needing to check it out for myself, I took a trip to my local Farm Boy and was greeted with signs indicating which products are Canadian, advertising their specific origin or l...

Other

10 h. ago Education minister ‘concerned’ by vaccination rates amidst Ontario measles outbreak

The province has been dealing with a measles outbreak since the end of last year, with hundreds of new cases reported weekly. Some schools have suspended students.

Politics

11 h. ago Trump considers pausing his auto tariffs as the world economy endures whiplash

'I'm looking at something to help some of the car companies with it,' Trump told reporters gathered in the Oval Office

Economics

11 h. ago MPPs choose Donna Skelly as Speaker of the legislature, the first female to have that role

Skelly, a former journalist, said she aims to bring a more professional tone, with 'less chaos' to question period

Other

12 h. ago BioTalent Canada Celebrates Six Years as a Certified Great Place to Work®

OTTAWA, Ontario — For the sixth consecutive year, BioTalent Canada has earned the distinction of being certified as a Great Place to Work®, reinforcing its commitment to building a thriving, diverse, and resilient workforce in Canada’s bio-economy. “Our culture is built around collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to creating meaningful workforce impact,” Henderson adds. […]

Culture

12 h. ago Ontario police warn of Bell and Rogers scammers who visit your home

Guelph Police have published a warning about a new scam involving Rogers and Bell. The police have received reports of fraudulent service promotions from individuals claiming they are from Rogers or Bell.Scammers claiming they are with carriers aren't exactly new, but what's crazy about this scam is that the people of Guelph have received a phone call and had someone visit their home in person.These scammers pretend to work for Bell or Rogers and offer the victim a discounted or lower rate. They then collect as much information as possible, even meeting victims at their homes to get even more information or help them register for their fake programs and services.After getting the information, they'll log into their Rogers or Bell account, change their details and steal what they can.One victim described one of the scammers as a man in his thirties, brown-skinned, with a slight East-Indian accent. He was carrying a notebook, cleanly dressed and driving a four-door whit...

Events