2 h. ago Dollarama earnings up as consumers seek value in weakening economy

The company's net earnings also increased in the quarter to $391 million, up 20.8 per cent from the previous year

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2 h. ago Alaris Equity Partners Announces Timing of 2025 Q1 Financial Results, Conference Call and Webcast

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION IN THE UNITED STATES. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS RESTRICTION MAY CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF UNITED STATES SECURITIES LAW. CALGARY, Alberta, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alaris Equity Partners Income Trust (“Alaris” or the “Trust“) (TSX: AD.UN) is pleased to announce that it will release its financial results for the three […]

Culture

3 h. ago Trump Administration Backs African Lobito Rail Plan, Envoy Says

The US said it remains committed to the Lobito Corridor project that links critical minerals deposits in central Africa to an Atlantic port, signaling a bright spot in trade with the continent facing painful tariff increases.

Politics

4 h. ago US Trade Gap Shrinks on Export Boost as Imports Stay Elevated

The US trade deficit shrank in February from a record at the start of the year as stronger exports blunted the impact of a rush to secure goods and materials before the Trump administration’s sweeping tariffs.

Economics

4 h. ago AirgainConnect® Fleet™ 5G Vehicle Gateway Certified on Verizon’s Ultra

Certification unlocks ultra-reliable 5G performance, low latency, and secure fleet connectivity on Verizon’s industry-leading network. SAN DIEGO — Airgain, Inc. (NASDAQ: AIRG), a leading provider of advanced wireless connectivity solutions that drive cutting-edge innovation in 5G technology, today announced that its next-generation AirgainConnect® Fleet™ 5G Vehicle Gateway (AC-Fleet™) has been certified for deployment on Verizon’s […]

Technology

6 h. ago Billionaire chairman of Toronto Maple Leafs and Raptors just keeps getting richer

If you're looking to get into a thriving business venture in Toronto, there are few better bets than the Toronto Raptors and Maple Leafs.For longtime MLSE chairman Larry Tanenbaum, it looks like the past year has been quite profitable for him.Owning 20 per cent of both franchises (as well as Toronto FC, the Toronto Argonauts, and three minor-league teams) through his company Kilmer Sports, Tanenbaum found himself increasing his net worth by about 12 per cent over the past year.Tanenbaum moved up 25 spots on the Forbes' list of Billionaires for 2025, going from #1330 to #1305. His net worth increased US$300 million from US$2.5 billion to US$2.8 billion, or about C$3.57 billion to C$4 billion.The Argonauts are coming off of a season where they won the 2024 Grey Cup, but the organization's other teams haven't been quite as successful in recent years.The Raptors have missed the playoffs three years in a row, Toronto FC have missed them four years in a row, and while the Maple Leafs have...

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6 h. ago Richard Quesnel Acquires Securities of Consolidated Lithium Metals Inc.

TORONTO, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On April 2, 2025, Richard Quesnel, the chief executive officer and a director of Consolidated Lithium Metals Inc. (the “Company”; TSXV: CLM), acquired an aggregate of 10,000,000 units (each, a “Unit”) of the Company at a price of $0.01 per Unit pursuant to a unit private placement financing […]

Events

8 h. ago As Ontario colleges lay off staff and close campuses, executive pay climbs

According to data released through the annual salary disclosures list, the top five best-paid college presidents in Ontario made an average of roughly $491,000 in 2024.

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17 h. ago Measles outbreak: More cases in London area; a glimmer of hope

A health unit near London at the epicentre of a provincewide measles outbreak continues to see an increase in cases of the highly infectious disease. Here is the latest on the outbreak that has spread throughout Southwestern Ontario, including Middlesex-London. THE EPICENTRE Measles cases continue to climb in Oxford and Elgin counties that accounted for […]

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17 h. ago Closing submissions resume in trial of girl accused of killing Kenneth Lee

None of the other teens who violently swarmed a homeless Toronto man in 2022 appeared to make any motions consistent with stabbing during the attack, prosecutors argued Wednesday at the murder trial of a teen girl they allege inflicted the fatal wound. The swarming at a downtown Toronto parkette was captured on security footage, and […]

Society

17 h. ago UK Living Standards Face £400 Hit From Taxes and Bills, Think Tank Says

Higher taxes and bills will leave the typical UK household £400 ($517) worse off in the coming fiscal year despite an inflation-busting increase in the minimum wage, analysis by the Resolution Foundation think tank found.

Economics

18 h. ago Israël morcèle Gaza et accentue la pression sur le Hamas pour récupérer les otages

De vastes secteurs palestiniens seront «intégrés dans les zones de sécurité d’Israël».

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18 h. ago Immigration officials raid Washington state roofing company and arrest over 3 dozen people

BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — Federal immigration agents arrested 37 people Wednesday during a raid at a roofing business in northern Washington. Officers from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations and Customs and Border Patrol arrived at Mt. Baker Roofing’s warehouse around 7:30 a.m. in Bellingham, a city near the Canadian border. “They (law […]

Economics

20 h. ago CyberQP Releases Groundbreaking Zero Trust Helpdesk Security Platform to Eliminate Standing Privileges

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — CyberQP, a leading provider of access management solutions, has launched its Zero Trust Helpdesk Security Platform—combining QGuard for Privileged Access Management (PAM) and QDesk for End-User Access Management (EUAM). This unified solution helps IT teams reduce risk, improve efficiency, and eliminate standing privileges across the organization. Game-Changing Access Control A key […]

Events

20 h. ago Abbotsford police launch new campaign amid increase in impaired drivers

Police said officers have already taken 345 impaired drivers off the roads, a significant increase from the 198 drivers removed during the same period in 2024.

Events

22 h. ago Advance voting in Vancouver’s byelection shatters previous records

In total, the first two days of advance voting in this byelection has seen Vancouverites cast 7,671 ballots, an increase of 84 per cent over advance voting days in 2017.

Politics

22 h. ago Israël découpe la bande de Gaza pour forcer le Hamas à rendre les otages

De vastes secteurs palestiniens seront «intégrés dans les zones de sécurité d’Israël», affirme le ministre de la Défense.

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23 h. ago Vast majority of Canadians now say they are living 'paycheque to paycheque'

Struggling financially due to the cost of living? You're not alone. A new survey shows most Canadians feel like they're only just covering their living costs.A new H&R Block Canada survey on how much money Canadians save shows that they're increasingly worried about not putting enough away for a rainy day. As a rule of thumb, 20 per cent of people's paycheques should go towards savings. However, on average, participants said they only manage to put away 7 per cent of their earnings.That's because the majority of participants said that they feel like living paycheque to paycheque is the "new reality.""When thinking about the prevailing culture of saving in Canada, a whopping 85 per cent feel that living paycheque to paycheque is the new norm," reads the survey. "This is up from 60 per cent who said they felt that way in a similar H&R Block study from 2024."It's hardly surprising, given that one in 10 Canadians say that what they earn isn't enough to cover living costs. Overal...

Politics

23 h. ago Scofflaw anglers to face big fines in 2025 fishing season, Manitoba says

The Manitoba government has announced new penalties for anglers caught breaking the rules while fishing in 2025.

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24 h. ago Mixed messaging leaves Raptors with slimmest of chances to draft Cooper Flagg

For the first time in a long time, the Raptors played knowing there is absolutely nothing to play for when, for so long, they played as if a post-season spot was at stake. April ushered in the final stretch to a season the franchise had anointed as a rebuild, but how it went about its […]

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