67 m. ago Dubai AI Week 2025 to Host World’s Largest Generative AI Championship with $272K Prize

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai is set to unite the global AI ecosystem and advance its future-readiness during a bold exploration of how artificial intelligence is reshaping our world at Dubai AI Week, taking place April 21 to 25. The inaugural event will bring together over 10,000 participants, AI pioneers and policymakers from 100 […]

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2 h. ago Posthaste: Bank of Canada must cut rates deeper to salvage rocky housing market, say economists

Interest rates remain too high to turbocharge the sector, which is a major contributor to Canada's economy

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5 h. ago Discovery Completes Acquisition of Porcupine Complex, Emerges as New Canadian

Growing gold production in one of the world’s most prolific mining camps Large Mineral Resource base with substantial exploration upside A management team with extensive experience working in the Timmins Camp Increased financial strength following closing of $575 million financing package TORONTO, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Discovery Silver Corp. (TSX: DSV, OTCQX: DSVSF) […]

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7 h. ago Axi Attends the 2025 Invest Cuffs, Showcases Their Products and Services

SYDNEY, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leading online FX and CFD broker Axi participated in the 2025 Invest Cuffs conference, which took place on March 28-29, 2025, at the ICE Kraków Congress Center, in Kraków, Poland. Event attendees had the opportunity to explore the Axi brand, and their products and services, learn more about […]

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13 h. ago Vancouver council approves policy to boost new hotel development

The move comes amid growing concern about the city's hotel capacity as the clock ticks down on Vancouver's turn as host city for the FIFA 2026 World Cup.

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13 h. ago VPD boost security amid reports of plot to kill officer in Downtown Eastside

In an internal email obtained by Global News, officers are advised of the possible threat, which indicates there's a group of young men aiming to kill an officer.

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15 h. ago Trump Seeks to Boost Use of Technology to Speed Up Permitting

President Donald Trump signed a directive Tuesday aimed at bolstering the use of technology in the permitting process for infrastructure developments, part of a broader administration effort to cut red tape and speed the approval of new projects.

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19 h. ago Almadex Provides Exploration Update on its Confusion Hills and Red Ring Gold Projects, Nevada, Surface Sampling returns 7.1 g/t Gold

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Almadex Minerals Ltd. (“Almadex” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: “DEX”) is pleased to announce that it has received results from surface exploration geological and geophysical work on its wholly owned Confusion Hills and Red Ring projects near Tonopah, Nevada. Both projects cover gold-silver early-stage exploration targets and were acquired […]

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21 h. ago ‘Extremely vulnerable’: Toronto businesses brace for high costs amid tariffs

Toronto braces for U.S. tariffs as 75 per cent of local businesses expect rising costs. The city is pushing out an economic action plan to protect jobs and boost resilience.

Economics

24 h. ago Ranchers hope Trump’s tariffs boost demand for cattle but some fear market uncertainty

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Rancher Brett Kenzy hopes President Donald Trump’s tariffs will make imported beef expensive enough that Americans will turn to cattle raised at home for all their hamburgers and steaks. That might raise prices enough to give Kenzy and others the incentive they need to expand their herds for the first time […]

Economics

26 h. ago China’s Xi makes a case for free trade as he tours Southeast Asia

BANGKOK — China’s Xi is making the case for free trade as he tours Southeast Asia this week, presenting China as a source of “stability and certainty.” On Monday, he was welcomed to Hanoi with pomp and ceremony by Vietnam’s President Luong Cuong. He arrived in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s capital, later Tuesday, for a three-day […]

Economics

28 h. ago Blue Moon Metals Secures Congressional Support and BLM Approval for an Underground Exploration Program at the Blue Moon Critical Minerals Project in Mariposa County, California

TORONTO, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blue Moon Metals Inc. (“Blue Moon” or the “Company”) (TSXV: MOON; OTCQB: BMOOF), is pleased to announce approval by the Bureau of Land Management (“BLM”) for a portal and tunnel to enable underground mineral exploration activities at the Blue Moon volcanogenic massive sulphide (“VMS”) deposit (the “Project”), located […]

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30 h. ago Vandenbeld: 'Now, more than ever, we need experience and compassion'

The Liberal candidate in Ottawa West-Nepean is focused on housing, jobs and ways to boost those who need it most.

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31 h. ago West Red Lake Gold Highlights New Exploration Targets at Rowan Property

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. (“West Red Lake Gold” or “WRLG” or the “Company”) (TSXV: WRLG) (OTCQB: WRLGF) is pleased to announce positive results from the 2024 regional surface mapping, geochemical sampling and core re-logging program (the “Program”) at its 100% owned Rowan Property located […]

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31 h. ago Insurer Marshmallow Valued at $2 Billion With BlackRock Backing

British car insurance startup Marshmallow has almost doubled its valuation to more than $2 billion after a funding round that was backed by new investors BlackRock, Columbia Lake Partners and Portage.

Economics

31 h. ago Integral Metals Responds to China’s Rare Earth Export Restrictions, Advancing Exploration at North American Properties

The Rare Earth Export Restrictions Highlights the Importance of Integral’s Domestic Properties CALGARY, Alberta, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Integral Metals Corp. (CSE: INTG | OTC: ITGLF | FSE: ZK9) (the “Company” or “Integral”) recognizes the recent decision by China’s Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Customs to implement new export restrictions […]

Economics

39 h. ago UK Consumer Spending Remains Strong in Boost for Growth Hopes

UK households increased their spending in March as consumer demand defied an imminent rise in household bills, according to reports from the British Retail Consortium and Barclays.

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40 h. ago GFG Issues Shares to IEP Pursuant to WWCC Gold Property Option Agreement

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GFG Resources Inc. (TSXV: GFG) (OTCQB: GFGSF) (“GFG” or the “Company”) announces that it has issued shares pursuant to the previously announced option agreement (the “Agreement”) with International Explorers and Prospectors Inc. (“IEP”) whereby GFG can acquire a 100% interest of the WWCC Property, located 40 kilometres […]

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41 h. ago 'A number of events' prompt Alberta to explore possible code of conduct for MLAs

'A number of events' prompted Speaker Nathan Cooper to call a committee meeting to explore creating a code of conduct for Alberta MLAs.

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43 h. ago Integrated Power Services (IPS) Names John Burant to Market General Manager for Mining

Delivering Single Source Power Management & Electromechanical Solutions to Mineral, Mined Fuel & Fertilizer Markets Greenville, SC, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Integrated Power Services (IPS), a leading provider of electrical, mechanical, and power management systems, has named John Burant to the position of Market General Manager for Mining. “This reflects the increased focus […]

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