98 m. ago Lionel Messi Visits India’s Vantara with Anant Ambani, Exploring Wildlife Conservation and Cultural Traditions

JAMNAGAR, India, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global football icon Lionel Messi made a special visit to Vantara, a wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and conservation centre founded by Anant Ambani. At the centre, initiatives traditionally begin with seeking blessings in accordance with Sanatana Dharma, which emphasises reverence for nature and respect for all living beings. […]

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2 h. ago CyberArk Named a Leader in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Integrated Solutions for Identity Security 2025

Unified platform uses AI and automation to accelerate time-intensive workflows, streamline operations and improve threat detection Enables CISOs to consolidate cybersecurity stack, optimizing total cost of ownership NEWTON, Mass. & PETACH TIKVA, Israel — CyberArk (NASDAQ: CYBR), the global leader in identity security, today announced that it has been recognized as a Leader in the […]

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2 h. ago Celebrity chef opens new restaurant at an iconic Toronto venue

A Toronto restaurateur and TV personality just launched his latest restaurant in Toronto, taking on an equally noteworthy location.You may know David Adjey for his now-shuttered Dundas West restaurant Bouffe, from his time as a personality on Restaurant Makeover or from his viral Yorkie Burrito creations at the Distillery Winter Village.Now, he's at the helm of a new venture that's already earning equal notoriety in Toronto: an intimate restaurant at the Windsor Arms Hotel called Chaghall.The cozy, 32-seat restaurant features a menu of globally-inspired cuisine with a twist: everything on the menu is completely kosher."Chagall is about more than just what's on the plate," Adjey says. "It's about creating moments, whether it's the art of tableside service, the surprise of dishes with global flavours, or the feeling of dining somewhere that's intimate, refined, and featuring a fresh approach to kosher dining."The bon...

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4 h. ago One of downtown Toronto's last gas stations could be torn down for condos

Downtown Toronto's supply of gas stations is dwindling, and another one just joined the chopping block.A proposed 50-storey condominium at the northeast corner of Richmond and Jarvis spells the potential end of an existing Petro-Canada location that has functioned as a gas station since the 1960s.As more and more developers balk at the current condo market crash, it is the Alberta-based parent company of Petro-Canada, Suncor Energy, that is pursuing the redevelopment proposal for its 115 Jarvis site.The proposal seeks to tear down the existing gas station and convenience store, and build a 50-storey condo tower in their place. The tower is proposed to rise almost 165 metres with a design by architects Arcadis that features a pair of fused volumes differentiated through contrasting finishes.While many new proposals have opted to pursue rental housing amid a nosediving condo market, Suncor is planning 596 condominium units for the site.Such residential densities are promoted by pl...

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4 h. ago Smart Logistics Global Limited Reports First Half of 2025 Financial Results

HONG KONG, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Smart Logistics Global Limited (Nasdaq: SLGB) (the “Company”), a Hong Kong-based business-to-business contract logistics solution provider, today reported its financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2025. Financial highlights Revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2025 increased 11.4% to RMB332.8 million (US$46.5 million), […]

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4 h. ago Historic U.S. Cannabis Rescheduling Unlocks Potential Growth Opportunities for MediPharm Labs, Backed by the Company’s Suite of Licenses and Proven U.S. Clinical Trial Supply Experience

TORONTO, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MediPharm Labs Corp. (TSX: LABS) (OTCQB: MEDIF) (FSE: MLZ) (“MediPharm”, “MediPharm Labs” or the “Company”) a pharmaceutical company specialized in precision-based cannabinoids, welcomes U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order  to expedite the reclassification of cannabis under the U.S. Controlled Substances Act from Schedule I to Schedule III (the […]

Economics

5 h. ago Pour le Corridor du Nord, «il faut qu’on ficelle encore des choses», dit la ministre Fréchette

Le chantier de près de 3 milliards vise à acheminer des minéraux critiques jusqu’au Port de Saguenay pour les exporter.

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6 h. ago Fun stuff to do: Air Supply, Shumka Nutcracker, Metro Xmas classics

Air Supply: The Australian soft classic rock duo is in the city waving its 50th anniversary banner with bleacher-smoochers Lost in Love, All Out of Love, The One That You Love and, breaking the love combo, Every Woman in the World. Here with a full band, Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock originally met in the […]

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7 h. ago Babcock & Wilcox Awarded $40 Million Contract for Advanced Wet Gas Scrubbing Technology at Canadian Petroleum Refinery

AKRON, Ohio — Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) (NYSE: BW) announced today that it has been awarded a $40 million contract to supply advanced low-pressure Wet Gas Scrubbing (WGS) technology for installation at a major petroleum refinery in Canada. This award represents an additional $30 million commitment from the customer, following an initial $10 million order […]

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9 h. ago Alvotech and Teva Secure U.S. Settlement Date for AVT06, a Proposed Biosimilar to Eylea®

According to the settlement agreement, the proposed biosimilar to Eylea® (aflibercept) can be marketed in the U.S., if approved by the FDA, in the fourth quarter of 2026, or earlier under certain circumstances REYKJAVIK, Iceland and TEL AVIV, Israel, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alvotech (NASDAQ: ALVO), a global biotech company specializing in the […]

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14 h. ago Nickel Extends Rebound After Indonesia Signals Mine Output Cut

Nickel advanced for a third day, extending its rebound from an eight-month low on the prospect of reduced supply from top producer Indonesia.

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17 h. ago WARMINGTON: This was one protest message Toronto Police responded to quickly

Toronto Police don't always react quickly to protests signs calling for a global intifada on Jews, but they responded instantly to a protest video about their Chief and top lawyer

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19 h. ago Japan Eyes Bigger Role in Central Asia With First Leaders Summit

Japan will host leaders from five Central Asian nations, convening the first summit at the highest level as the resource-rich region draws growing interest from global powers.

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20 h. ago Intermap Awarded Malaysian Flood Mapping Program; Indonesia ILASPP Phase 2 Evaluation Period Extended

Malaysian award expands national flood forecasting footprint World Bank-funded Indonesia program advances Global insurers increasingly rely on Intermap’s elevation data to enhance flood risk and catastrophe modeling DENVER, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Intermap Technologies (TSX: IMP; OTCQB: ITMSF) (“Intermap” or the “Company”), a global leader in 3D geospatial products and intelligence solutions, today […]

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20 h. ago Strong South Coast storm causes BC Ferries cancellations, power outages

Global BC senior meteorologist Kristi Gordon says more ferry cancellations and power outages are expected as the winds pick up into Thursday evening.

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21 h. ago Parker Seminars Announces Las Vegas 2026 (Feb. 26–28): The World’s Largest Chiropractic & Healthcare Event Celebrates 75 Years

Three days. Global leaders. One defining moment. Registration is now open for Parker Seminars Las Vegas 2026. Dallas, Texas, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Parker Seminars, the world’s largest and most influential chiropractic and healthcare conference, announced today that Parker Seminars Las Vegas 2026 will take place February 26–28, 2026, at the Caesars Forum […]

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21 h. ago Mercer Peace River Pulp Ltd. and Svante Co Capture Demonstration Unit

NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mercer International Inc. (“Mercer” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: MERC), a global forest products company with operations in Germany, the U.S., and Canada, announces that its subsidiary, Mercer Peace River Pulp Ltd. (MPR), and Svante Technologies Inc. (Svante) have commenced operation of a previously announced carbon dioxide (CO ) […]

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21 h. ago Titan Mining Closes US$15 Million Institutional Financing to Advance U.S. Graphite Strategy

GOUVERNEUR, N.Y., Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Titan Mining Corporation (TSX:TI, NYSE-A:TII), (“Titan” or the “Company”) an existing zinc concentrate producer in upstate New York and an emerging natural flake graphite producer (a key component of the broader rare earths and critical minerals ecosystem), has closed its previously announced US$15 million private placement (the […]

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21 h. ago University of Toronto among schools struggling as students skip Canada

Universities in Canada are feeling the impact of stricter immigration policies, with the majority reporting decreases in international student enrolment rates.When compared to other regions, Canada had the highest number of universities that reported seeing a dip in international student enrolment, even more so than the U.S. The Global Enrolment Benchmark Survey was created in collaboration with NAFSA, Oxford Test of English, and Studyportals, and takes a look at how patterns have changed over time. The survey includes 461 institutions from 63 countries, 20 of which are from Canada. It also provides insight into the enrolment period from August to October 2025.“Last year’s survey showed a market in transition. This year’s survey shows those early signs have turned into real changes,” reads the report. “Policy and visa restrictions are still the biggest obstacles to international recruitment in some regions, especially in Canada and the United States.&rd...

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21 h. ago Universities struggling as international students skip Canada

Universities in Canada are feeling the impact of stricter immigration policies, with the majority reporting decreases in international student enrolment rates.When compared to other regions, Canada had the highest number of universities that reported seeing a dip in international student enrolment, even more so than the U.S. The Global Enrolment Benchmark Survey was created in collaboration with NAFSA, Oxford Test of English, and Studyportals, and takes a look at how patterns have changed over time. The survey includes 461 institutions from 63 countries, 20 of which are from Canada. It also provides insight into the enrolment period from August to October 2025."Last year's survey showed a market in transition. This year's survey shows those early signs have turned into real changes," reads the report. "Policy and visa restrictions are still the biggest obstacles to international recruitment in some regions, especially in Canada and the United States."...

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