7 h. ago Gran Tierra Energy Inc. Announces New US$75 Million Credit Facility

CALGARY, Alberta, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (“Gran Tierra” or the “Company”) (NYSE American:GTE)(TSX:GTE)(LSE:GTE) today announced that it has, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Gran Tierra Energy Colombia GmbH, a Swiss limited liability company, entered into a reserve-based lending facility with commitments of up to US$75 million as of the […]

Economics

7 h. ago Should the federal government do more for Saskatchewan health care?

The Saskatchewan Union of Nurses said there needs to be more commitment to federal funding for healthcare, while the Saskatchewan government said it will advocate for province.

Politics

9 h. ago Experts make new recommendations on RSV and meningitis vaccines, but it’s unclear what happens next

ATLANTA (AP) — A federal panel of experts on Wednesday recommended an expansion of RSV vaccinations for adults and a new combination shot as another option to protect teens against meningitis. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices also voted to recommend a shot to protect travelers from a mosquito-borne illness called chikungunya. But it’s not […]

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11 h. ago Bombshell allegations about Ontario Place megaspa make international headlines

The "revitalization" of Ontario Place — specifically, the Therme megaspa that serves as the project's cornerstone — has become a blight on Toronto's waterfront, leaving passersby both devastated and enraged to see a public green space and mature habitat reduced to dust overnight despite ample resistance.Alarming revelations about the site's enormous future parking garage, plans to extend the development over the lake, the lack of environmental assessments involved, and more have emerged in the years since the overhaul of the 155-acre property was first announced.But the latest update, which comes via a damning New York Times investigation published on Wednesday, may be the most scandalous yet.While most would agree that the long-defunct amusement park could have benefited from an overhaul, NYT — which is already very familiar with the Ontario Place saga — elucidates why Therme was, as many community members al...

Society

14 h. ago Saskatchewan health minister quashes claim of babies going to U.S. for medical care

The Saskatchewan Union of Nurses said this week the neonatal intensive care unit at the Regina General Hospital is overcapacity, short-staffed and running out of ventilators.

Politics

15 h. ago European regulators OK Alzheimer’s treatment Leqembi after initial doubts

European regulators have finally approved the Alzheimer’s treatment Leqembi after an advisory committee initially rejected the drug last summer and then reconsidered it. The infused treatment from Japanese drugmaker Eisai and Biogen received approval for patients in early stages of the fatal, mind-robbing disease. The decision applies to all 27 members of the European Union […]

Economics

18 h. ago New Jersey Transit train engineers reject labor deal with management

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Transit train engineers have rejected a labor agreement with management, raising the potential for a strike or a lockout next month. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen on Tuesday rejected the March deal by a margin of 87%, the union said in a statement. The Railway Labor Act […]

Transport

30 h. ago Leqembi® (lecanemab) is the First Medicine that Slows Progression of Early Alzheimer’s Disease to be Authorized in the European Union

In the European Union (EU), lecanemab is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with a clinical diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease (early AD) who are apolipoprotein E ε4 (ApoE ε4*) non-carriers or heterozygotes with confirmed amyloid pathology Lecanemab is the first therapy that targets an underlying cause […]

Economics

34 h. ago These are the tax credits and deductions most commonly missed by Canadians

There are only a few more weeks of tax season left in Canada, so don't forget to claim any missed benefits, credits, and deductions.According to a new H&R Block Canada survey, nearly two out of three Canadians (65 per cent) report that they did not know they could amend their tax returns from the last 10 years to claim benefits, credits or deductions they were entitled to but missed."There are likely hundreds of thousands of Canadians who have left money on the table from missed credits and benefits from prior tax returns," said Yannick Lemay, H&R Block Canada tax expert, in the report."Meaning, if you filed a tax return and missed a credit or deduction you were entitled to in years past, you can go back to the Canada Revenue Agency [CRA] and amend the previous assessment."Despite knowing they can amend their prior tax returns, the report found that a whopping 72 per cent of Canadians say that amending it is "too much hassle."Lemay says the tax prep company's free ...

Economics

35 h. ago Des voix en régions s’élèvent pour le maintien des travailleurs étrangers temporaires

L’Union des municipalités du Québec réclame d’Ottawa un assouplissement des règles.

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35 h. ago Des voix en région s’élèvent pour le maintien des travailleurs étrangers temporaires

L’Union des municipalités du Québec réclame d’Ottawa un assouplissement des règles.

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35 h. ago First West Credit Union closed a $150 million senior deposit note offering with a final order book of $615 million

LANGLEY, British Columbia, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First West Credit Union (“First West”) a leading Canadian financial co-operative, announced that it closed its offering (the “Offering”) of $150 million aggregate principal amount of fixed rate senior deposit notes due on March 24, 2027 (the “Notes”). The Notes are unsecured and bear a fixed […]

Economics

36 h. ago Celebrating the Story of Canada Through Immigrant Success Stories

Share your opinion and vote now for the 17th annual Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards, presented by Western Union TORONTO — As Canadian pride surges to new heights, it’s important to remember that the story of Canada is also the story of immigrants coming to this land. Immigrants come for freedom, opportunity and success — […]

Culture

38 h. ago US Junk Bond Market Defrosts After Long Period Without Deals

The US junk-bond market has reopened with its first offering in nearly two weeks as credit markets stabilize following tariff-induced volatility.

Economics

42 h. ago NEUPATH APPOINTS STEPHEN LEMIEUX AS PRESIDENT TO DRIVE NEXT PHASE OF STRATEGIC GROWTH

New role strengthens executive team’s ability to leverage operational turnaround, improved cash flow and recently secured credit facility to accelerate growth Mr. Lemieux’s financial expertise, M&A experience and knowledge of NeuPath operations will enable him to contribute effectively from the outset TORONTO — NeuPath Health Inc. (TSXV:NPTH), (“NeuPath” or the “Company”), owner and operator of […]

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54 h. ago ‘Sickest little people’: Regina nurses say NICU is in an overcapacity crisis

The Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN) published an anonymous email sent to the union by someone who said they are an NICU staff member.

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55 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

56 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.

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57 h. ago Body of missing diver recovered from water along Kingston shoreline

Emergency services were called to the pier at the foot of Lower Union Street in Kingston shortly after 3 p.m. Sunday for a water rescue of two divers in distress.

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61 h. ago Body of missing scuba diver found in water in Kingston, Ont.

Ontario Provincial Police say emergency crews responded on Sunday to the shore along Ontario and Lower Union streets for a scuba diver in distress on the surface of the water. 

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