43 m. ago Michael Jackson, Moulin Rouge, Mamma Mia! Broadway Across Canada announces 2025

What to know about the five Broadway classics coming to Vancouver.

Transport

50 m. ago Stepful Ranked #1 EdTech Company in the U.S. and Top 10 Worldwide by TIME

NEW YORK — We’re thrilled to announce Stepful has been ranked the #1 EdTech company in the United States and among the Top 10 globally on TIME Magazine’s 2025 World’s Top EdTech Companies list, in collaboration with Statista. “Watching our students juggle jobs, families, and coursework — and then celebrate when they pass their certification […]

Economics

90 m. ago PWHL announces Seattle expansion to join new Vancouver club on West Coast

The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) announced its second expansion team on Wednesday, which will play in Seattle.

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2 h. ago FX and Disney announce Shōgun set to shoot second season in B.C.

Hollywood North will get a boost when record-setting Emmy Award-winning series Shōgun returns to film in January 2026

Events

2 h. ago Core Four talk doesn’t change as Maple Leafs again will try to eliminate Senators

The broken record is getting a workout. Craig Berube hasn’t been on the job as Maple Leafs coach for a full year and he sounds like he has had his fill. We’re talking about the Leafs’ core, of course, and its annual inability to find a way to make a difference in the Stanley Cup […]

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2 h. ago The Future is Here: Visa Announces New Era of Commerce Featuring AI

Global leader brings its trusted brand and powerful network to enable payments with new technologies Launches new innovations and partnerships to drive flexibility, security and acceptance SAN FRANCISCO — The future of commerce is on display at the Visa Global Product Drop with powerful AI-enabled advancements allowing consumers to find and buy with AI […]

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2 h. ago Court Ruling Exposes Canmore’s Lack of Leadership, Creates $10 Million Budget Shortfall For the Town

CANMORE, Alberta, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a significant ruling yesterday, The Alberta Court of King’s Bench determined that Canmore’s implementation of a vacancy tax for the 2025 tax year was improper, forcing a one-year postponement of the controversial measure. This decisive ruling eliminates $10.3 million from Canmore’s municipal budget – a staggering […]

Economics

3 h. ago Association of Corporate Counsel Unveils New AI Toolkit to Empower In

Washington DC, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As artificial intelligence continues to revolutionize industries and reshape the practice of law, the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) today announced the launch of its “Artificial Intelligence Toolkit for In-house Lawyers.” Developed in collaboration with Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, the comprehensive resource is designed specifically for […]

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3 h. ago What Kids Really Want on Dream Holiday: 90% Children are Looking for Connection, Adventure and Family Bonding

Experience Abu Dhabi commissioned research from 7,000 children around the world to find out what their dream holiday looks like A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this link. 90% are looking for opportunities to connect and make new friends while on holiday 89% want family holidays that feel like stepping […]

Society

3 h. ago Nathan MacKinnon in the mix for second straight Lindsay Award along with Makar, Kucherov

Colorado Avalanche centre Nathan MacKinnon is in the mix for a second straight Ted Lindsay award. The NHL Players’ Association on Wednesday announced the finalists for the award given annually to the “outstanding player in the NHL” as voted by his peers. Avalanche defenceman Cale Makar and Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov are the […]

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4 h. ago Indigenous Partnerships and Economic Growth Take Centre Stage at the First Nations Major Projects Coalition’s 8th Annual Conference in Toronto this Week

Key sessions explored strategies to advance Indigenous equity, attract investment and drive sustainable economic growth, with over 1,800 attendees across First Nations, business, industry and government helping to shape Canada’s economic future TORONTO, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Over the course of two days in the heart of Canada’s financial sector in downtown Toronto, […]

Culture

4 h. ago Mindy Grubb Named Executive Director of eXtend a Hand, Uniting Real Estate Leadership with Philanthropic Purpose

With 20 years of industry experience, Grubb steps into a key role to elevate eXp’s commitment to giving back BELLINGHAM, Wash., April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — eXp Realty®, the most agent-centric real estate brokerage on the planet™ and the core subsidiary of eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI), proudly announces that Mindy Grubb, Vice […]

Politics

4 h. ago Weak GDP report tied to tariffs has Trump trying to blame Biden on the state of the economy

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump got worrisome news on Wednesday about how the U.S. economy is battening down for potential fallout from his tariffs — and he was quick to try to pin the blame on his Democratic predecessor, Joe Biden. The government reported that the U.S. economy shrank at an annual rate of […]

Politics

5 h. ago Hyyve Canada and Ownright Join Forces to Simplify Real Estate Legal Closings

TORONTO, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hyyve, the innovative Canadian real estate marketplace where agents bid for the opportunity to sell a home, has announced a strategic partnership with Ownright (formerly Doormat), a leading digital legal platform for homebuyers and sellers. This collaboration streamlines the final steps of the home-selling process – ensuring a […]

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6 h. ago DC Secretary Announces Annual Determinations Committees Outcome

NEW YORK — DC Administration Services, Inc. has today announced the composition of five regional Determinations Committees (DCs), effective from April 28, 2025. Global Dealer Voting Members (for all Regions): Non-Dealer Voting Members (for all Regions): Bank of America, N.A. Citadel Americas LLC Barclays Bank plc Elliott Investment Management L.P. BNP Paribas Pacific Investment Management […]

Politics

7 h. ago Sunflower Therapeutics Announces an Exclusive Sales Representation Agreement with Optimal Biotech Group

Customers in California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and British Columbia Can Now Purchase the Daisy Petal™ MEDFORD, Mass. — Sunflower Therapeutics (Sunflower), a public benefit corporation transforming global access to protein manufacturing capacity for diverse applications, announced today its exclusive sales representation agreement with Optimal Biotech Group, an authorized manufacturer’s sales representative serving the biotechnology […]

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7 h. ago Iristel Achieves Full Coverage Across All Local Interconnection Regions in British Columbia and Alberta

Iristel remains the only CLEC with national reach in all 10 provinces and 3 territories MARKHAM, Ontario — Iristel, Canada’s largest independent Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC), proudly announces the completion of full coverage across all Local Interconnection Regions (LIRs) in British Columbia and Alberta. This milestone cements Iristel’s position as the only CLEC with […]

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7 h. ago U.S. economy shrinks 0.3% in first quarter as Trump trade wars disrupt businesses

The U.S. economy shrank at a 0.3% annual pace from January through March, the first drop in three years, as President Donald Trump’s trade wars disrupted business. First-quarter growth was slowed by a surge in imports as companies in the United States tried to bring in foreign goods before Trump imposed massive tariffs. The January-March […]

Economics

7 h. ago A handful of Canadian bars were just ranked among the best in North America

The longlist was revealed a few weeks back, and now, it's time for North America’s 50 Best Bars to reveal its new, annual ranking.The 51-100 place lineup featured 15 Canadian establishments in Vancouver (three), Calgary (three), Toronto (five), Montreal (three), and Victoria (one).But, positions one to 50 of North America's Best Bars list were only just revealed in a prestigious ceremony in Vancouver on April 29.Each bar was ranked by gathering votes from over 300 bar industry experts, including bartenders, bar owners, drinks media and cocktail connoisseurs from across the region, which includes the U.S., Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.Without any more delay, here are North America's 50 Best Bars:Handshake Speakeasy, Mexico CitySuperbueno, New YorkTlecān, Mexico CityJewel Of The South, New OrleansSip & Guzzle, New YorkOverstory, New YorkBar Pompette, TorontoEl Gallo Altanero, GuadalajaraLicorería Limantour, Mexico CityKumiko, Chicag...

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7 h. ago Ecora Resources PLC to Present at the Metals & Mining Virtual Investor Conference May 8th

Company invites individual and institutional investors, as well as advisors and analysts, to attend online at VirtualInvestorConferences.com LONDON, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ecora Resources (OTCQX: ECRAF), based in London, focused on critical minerals royalties and streams, today announced that Geoff Callow, Head of Investor Relations, will present live at the Metals & Mining Virtual […]

Culture