82 m. ago Everything you need to know about Canada's Wonderland for 2025 season

The 2025 season has arrived at Canada's Wonderland, and there are plenty of changes at the park that people should be aware of before visiting this year.During the 2025 off-season, there have been several changes to Wonderland's lineup of attractions, new food, and even a lawsuit filed against the park.Here's everything you need to know before visiting Canada's Wonderland in 2025:New flagship attractionThe enormous new AlpenFury launch coaster will soon become Canada's longest, tallest, and fastest, hurtling riders on a kilometre-long track with an impressive nine inversions — more than any other coaster in North America — that will top out at thrilling speeds of 115 km/h.The ride is not ready as of opening day, May 8, but Wonderland assures guests that AlpenFury will open this spring.Demolished and reconstructed ridesTwo fan favourites are noticeably absent from Wonderland as of opening day.A Wonderland spokesperson confirmed to b...

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22 h. ago Canadian airline named one of the most reliable in North America

Canadians who are tired of stressful flight delays and cancellations may want to consider flying with Flair Airlines for future trips.The Alberta-based low-cost carrier announced on Tuesday that it was one of the top airlines in North America for reliability in April, boasting a 99.8 per cent completion factor and just four cancellations.Flair took the first spot for flight completion across North America, WestJet followed closely behind at 98.6 per cent, and Air Canada and Porter tied for the third spot at 97.8 per cent."Completion rate is the most honest stat in aviation — either the plane flew, or it didn't," said Maciej Wilk, CEO of Flair, in a statement. "Why would you book with someone else if you're 11 times more likely to get cancelled?"Citing data from Cirium, Flair Airlines says its on-time performance record in Canada in April was 80.8 per cent, tying with Air Canada and landing just below Porter. WestJet topped the list wi...

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24 h. ago Canadian airlines keep scrapping flights to U.S. as demand plummets

The tariff troubles between Canada and the U.S. have forced residents on both sides of the border to reconsider their travel plans, so much so that airlines are now adjusting flight schedules to match the sudden dip in demand for trips between the two nations.Given the current politics, nearly one million fewer Canucks crossed into the States this March compared to the same month last year, many of them feeling "betrayed" by President Donald Trump and our neighbours to the south.Hubs in popular sun destinations, like Palm Beach International Airport and Orlando International Airport in Florida, have been hit particularly hard, seeing double-digit decreases in incoming seat capacity.As homegrown carriers look to match their offerings to the current landscape ahead of what is usually the busiest season for U.S. travel, some are reducing the frequency of certain routes, or even axing them complete...

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26 h. ago DAVIDsTEA Announces Date of Fourth Quarter and Year End Fiscal 2024 Earnings

MONTREAL, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DAVIDsTEA Inc. (TSX-Venture: DTEA) (“DAVIDsTEA” or the “Company”), a leading tea merchant in North America, announced today that its financial results for the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024 will be released before markets open on May 28, 2025. The Company will host a webcast same day at 8:30 […]

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26 h. ago Scotlynn Earns Canada’s Best Managed Companies Award for Strategic Growth and Innovation

VITTORIA, Ontario, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — For a second consecutive year, Scotlynn is named as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, reaffirming its leadership in innovation, strategic growth, and its people-first culture. The 2025 designation celebrates Scotlynn’s ongoing commitment to operational excellence and industry advancement across North America. The Canada’s Best Managed Companies […]

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45 h. ago Air India flight from Toronto to Delhi diverted due to clogged toilets

It's the second incident to affect a non-stop flight from North America to India in two months

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48 h. ago Rocket Doctor Named Clinical Innovator of the Year at NEXUS 2025

Recognition highlights Rocket Doctor’s leadership in advancing physician-led virtual care models across North America Rocket Doctor named Clinical Innovator of the Year at the Innovators Challenge during NEXUS 2025 in New Orleans. Award recognizes Rocket Doctor’s physician-led virtual care model, designed to empower doctors and expand access to care. Platform enables independent physicians to launch […]

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49 h. ago WestJet halts nine U.S. summer routes as Canadians fly elsewhere

WestJet is suspending nine routes between Canada and the U.S. due to lower demand. The Canadian airline’s service from Vancouver to Austin — a new route that was originally slated to start next week — is now on hold until October. Other previously popular cross-border flights, including routes to Orlando, Los Angeles and Chicago, have […]

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3 d. ago Andau Medical Announces the North American Launch of the World’s First Multi

EDMONTON, Alberta — Andau Medical, a leading provider of innovative medical and dental technologies, is proud to announce the North American launch of the Ergo V and Ergo V Pro loupes, the world’s first multi-mag ergo loupes. Manufactured by Admetec and distributed in North America by Andau Medical, these groundbreaking products are designed to enhance […]

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3 d. ago Toronto tops in Canada for restaurants offering vegan, vegetarian dining

Bad news, everyone. Toronto is not the coolest city in Canada. But take solace in the fact that it might be the most vegan- and vegetarian-friendly place for diners. That is what the folks at Betway discovered when they did a deep dive into the hippest places to live in North America, with Boston taking […]

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4 d. ago Forgotten and abandoned Ontario ghost town was once a bustling port

Ontario is a province rife with ghost towns — once-thriving communities that met untimely ends.One such town is Depot Harbour near Parry Sound, which was once a thriving trade port in Georgian Bay that was left abandoned after a devastating fire. Despite its location near a still-thriving community, the ghost town remains one of the most inaccessible in the province.There are many mysteries to this now desolate town, its history deeply rooted in and ultimately scarred by colonialism.Here's a closer look inside this forgotten trade port town and what's going on with it today.The town's foundationIn the late 1890s, one of the largest lumber exporters in North America, John Rudolphus Booth, acquired railways in the area to eventually form the Canadian Atlantic Railway (CAR).At first, the people of Parry Sound were thrilled to finally be getting a railway that connected them with Ottawa. But the price tag on the dock fees was too high, so Booth...

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5 d. ago Trump’s Auto Tariff Relief Shields USMCA Auto Parts From 25% Tax

President Donald Trump’s revised auto tariff plan continues — at least for now — an exemption for parts that comply with the free trade agreement spanning North America, a concession desperately sought by industry.

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6 d. ago Saskatchewan First Nations Natural Resource Centre of Excellence Announces Inaugural First Nations Energy and Natural Resource Forum

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Saskatchewan First Nations Natural Resource Centre of Excellence (the Centre) is proud to announce the inaugural First Nations Energy and Natural Resource Forum, a groundbreaking three-day event designed to explore the transformative potential of First Nations’ leadership in North America’s energy transition. The Forum, themed “From […]

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7 d. ago The LYCRA Company Names Melissa Riggs as Chief Marketing Officer

WILMINGTON, Del. — The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing sustainable and innovative fiber and technology solutions for the apparel and personal care industries, today announced that Melissa Riggs, director of marketing, North America, has been promoted to the role of chief marketing officer (CMO). As CMO of The LYCRA Company, Riggs oversees the […]

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7 d. ago These two Vancouver bars just landed on the list of the 50 best in North America

The best and brightest of the North American bar scene gathered in Vancouver Tuesday night for the North America's 50 Best Bars awards ceremony.

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8 d. 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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8 d. ago CEMATRIX To Report First Quarter 2025 Results on May 7, 2025 Earnings Webinar Scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET, May 8, 2025

CALGARY, Alberta, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CEMATRIX Corporation (TSX: CEMX) (OTCQB:CTXXF) (“CEMATRIX” or the “Company“), a specialty construction contractor that produces cellular concrete solutions on site and is a leading manufacturer and supplier of cellular concrete in North America today announced that it will release its consolidated financial results for the first quarter […]

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8 d. ago Stellantis Posts Sales Slump, Suspends 2025 Guidance on Tariffs

Stellantis NV posted weaker sales on slumping demand in North America, while suspending its financial guidance for the year on uncertainty tied to President Donald Trump’s auto tariffs.

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9 d. ago ConnexPay Taps American Express Alum Colin Temple to Lead Sales in North America

DALLAS — ConnexPay, the pioneers of unified customer PayIns and supplier PayOuts on a single platform, announced today the appointment of Colin Temple as Head of Direct Sales – North America. In this strategic role, he will lead sales teams and initiatives across the US and Canada and play a key role in accelerating the […]

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1 week ago Prilenia Enters into a Collaboration and License Agreement with Ferrer for the Commercialization and Co

— Total deal size of approximately €500 million, including approximately €125 million in upfront and near-term milestones — — Ferrer to commercialize pridopidine in Europe and other select markets; Prilenia retains full commercialization and development rights to pridopidine in North America, Japan and Asia Pacific — — Co-development agreement in the territory supports further expansion […]

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