2 h. ago Former West Vancouver private school teacher banned five years for suggestive online chats with Grade 7 girls

Jeffrey Forden Mooney gave up his teaching certificate in 2021 after the chats containing 'sexual references and innuendo' came to light

Society

2 h. ago China’s Corn Imports Slow to a Crawl Putting Forecasts in Doubt

Chinese corn imports are running at their slowest pace in seven seasons, suggesting that even scaled back forecasts for annual purchases may prove hard to reach.

Economics

3 h. ago B.C. geoduck clam exports facing devastation from Chinese tariffs on massive molluscs

VANCOUVER — Diversification has become a mantra for Canadian exporters in the new age of tariffs, but for harvesters of British Columbia’s geoduck clams, that’s a high hurdle, said BC Seafood Alliance executive director Christina Burridge. She said China buys 95 per cent of exports of the massive, meaty molluscs, which can weigh a couple […]

Economics

4 h. ago China Private Equity, Venture Funds Seek More Time to Deploy Capital

Venture capital and other private equity funds that raised money to invest in China during a tech boom a few years ago are increasingly facing a quandary. Some are running out of time to put investors’ cash to work, and the pickings have become slim.

Economics

4 h. ago Province says federal government approves Green Line funding, construction to proceed

The city will immediately begin work on the planning and design for the downtown segment based on the province's alignment, said Transportation and Economic Corridors Minister Devin Dreeshen

Politics

4 h. ago B.C. unveils $6.6M in food manufacturing grants amid tariff threats

The B.C. government is contributing $6.6 million in grant funding to food manufacturing firms, saying it will help create jobs and bolster domestic food security. 

Economics

5 h. ago Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company LLC Announces Major Advancements in Trailer Telematics

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. — Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company LLC is excited to unveil significant innovations in trailer telematics with UTILITY TrailerConnect. Utility offers a powerful telematics platform that gives fleet managers, dispatchers, and truck drivers access to real-time, actionable data—all in one place. The UTILITY TrailerConnect telematics system integrates IOT sensors and data from […]

Economics

5 h. ago Purpose Investments Inc. Announces Payouts Relating to the Termination of Purpose Marijuana Opportunities Fund

TORONTO, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Purpose Investments Inc. (“Purpose”) announced today additional information regarding the termination of Purpose Marijuana Opportunities Fund (the “Fund”), which was announced on December 27, 2024. On March 14, 2025, Purpose redeemed all of the issued and outstanding ETF shares, Series A shares and Series F shares of Purpose […]

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6 h. ago Guardian Capital Announces Corrected March 2025 Cash Distribution for Guardian Ultra

TORONTO, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Guardian Capital LP today announced that the distribution in respect of Guardian Ultra-Short U.S. T-Bill Fund (TSX: GUTB.U) (the “Fund”) announced in the press release issued on March 17, 2025 incorrectly reported the distribution in Canadian dollars. Units of the Fund are denominated in U.S. dollars and therefore the […]

Economics

6 h. ago Brookfield Global Infrastructure Securities Income Fund Announces Quarterly Distribution

BROOKFIELD, NEWS, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brookfield Global Infrastructure Securities Income Fund (the “Fund”) (TSX: BGI.UN) today announced a distribution of C$0.15 per unit for the quarter ending March 31, 2025. The distribution will be paid on or before April 15, 2025 to holders of record on March 31, 2025. Eligible holders of […]

Economics

6 h. ago PIMCO Canada Corp. Announces Special Reinvested Distribution for PIMCO Global Income Opportunities Fund for 2024 Year

Not for distribution to United States newswire services or for dissemination in the United States TORONTO, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PIMCO Canada Corp. (“PIMCO Canada”) announced today that a special reinvested income distribution on the Class A Units (the “Units”) of PIMCO Global Income Opportunities Fund (TSX: PGI.UN) (the “Fund”) in the amount […]

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7 h. ago DI MATTEO: Meet Canada’s crime capitals—Thunder Bay, Winnipeg, Lethbridge and Kelowna

Which country—Canada or the United States—has the most crime? Most Canadians would likely say the U.S. by a wide margin. But as noted in my new study published by the Fraser Institute, while overall crime rates in Canada are below rates in the U.S., when you look at individual cities it’s a different story. For […]

Economics

7 h. ago Alberta government currently preventing Picture Butte Feeders Coop from loaning funds to members

Members owe the Picture Butte Feeder Cooperative $281,266,976

Politics

7 h. ago Locals say Toronto neighbourhood 'under attack' by planned condo tower

Residents and businesses in Toronto's Church Street Village area are claiming they are "under attack" by a proposed development and are fighting to "defend the character" of the neighbourhood.A petition started in February by the Church Wellesley Neighbourhood Association (CWNA) seeks to halt plans to redevelop a group of properties wrapping around the northeast corner of Church and Wellesley, spanning 68-78 Wellesley Street East and 505-509 Church Street.The block of properties is home to a Pizza Pizza location that has served the community for decades, housed with the heritage-designated 1878 William McBean Terrace building. Developer KingSett Capital has stated its intention to incorporate into a new high-rise building on site, rising 28 storeys with a design from architects BDP Quadrangle.68 Wellesley Street East (right of centre) and other future approved and proposed buildings planned for the surrounding area. BDP Quadrangle.A development application filed for the site in...

Events

7 h. ago Police charge two men, hunt for two more after violent armed robbery

A restaurant diner was hit with a gun and robbed by armed bandits after the victim left the eatery to go to his car, according to Toronto Police. After leaving the restaurant — in the Steeles Ave.-Weston Rd. area — around 3 a.m. on March 2, three masked thugs with firearms approached the diner. A […]

Events

7 h. ago Edmonton organization receives funding from Alberta to build city's first mountain bike park

The Edmonton Mountain Bike Alliance has received a grant from the province to build the city’s first-ever dedicated mountain bike facility. At a press conference on Tuesday, Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women Tanya Fir said if Alberta Budget 2025 is passed, it will be investing $85 million through the Community Grants program. […]

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7 h. ago Who owns Hudson’s Bay and why Canada’s oldest company is going out of business

It turns out Canada's oldest company hasn't been Canadian for quite some time

Economics

8 h. ago Howard Levitt: So you want to quit your job? Take a close look at the fine print

Next time you leave a job or handle a resignation, remember: one poorly handled resignation can cause months of litigation

Other

8 h. ago Fund Bosses Hungry for Returns Are Now Piling Into Defense Bets

ESG fund bosses battered by years of underperforming returns are rapidly redefining their mandates to make room for highly lucrative defense bets.

Events

9 h. ago Senators GM Steve Staios felt it was time for change as the club heads down the stretch

Steve Staios wanted to send a message to the Ottawa Senators dressing room at the National Hockey League trade deadline. They had done their part by getting into the playoff race, so the Senators president of hockey operations and general manager wanted to do his part by making a move to help his club advance. […]

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