16 m. ago Ninepoint Partners Announces Second Closing of Ninepoint 2025 Flow

TORONTO, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ninepoint Partners LP (“Ninepoint”) is pleased to announce that the Ninepoint 2025 Flow-Through Limited Partnership (the “Partnership”) has completed the second closing in connection with its offering of Class A and Class F limited partnership units (the “Units”) pursuant to a prospectus dated January 30, 2025. The Partnership […]

Culture

19 m. ago Our bodies may not be as resilient to heat as we thought, uOttawa study shows

Ottawa needs to adopt strategies and policies aimed at keeping residents cool, a researcher said as climate change increases temperatures.

Events

33 m. ago Prospera, Coast Capital and Sunshine Coast Credit Unions Announce Intent to Merge, Creating Canada’s Largest National Purpose

Three BC-based credit unions unite to power the future for their collective members, employees and communities A stronger national purpose-driven credit union creates more value for members and employees and more choice for Canadians With combined strength comes the ability to invest in more products, services and digital banking technology Deep-rooted commitment to local communities […]

Economics

66 m. ago Laurentide Controls Establishes Presence in Bécancour to Bolster Support for Local Industries in Energy Transition

BÉCANCOUR, Quebec, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Laurentide Controls, a leading provider of automation and reliability solutions, is proud to announce the construction of a new center in Bécancour, marking the eight office and sixth maintenance and repair center for the company in Eastern Canada. This new facility, scheduled to open by Fall 2025 […]

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76 m. ago Pentagon’s watchdog to review Hegseth’s use of Signal app to convey plans for Houthi strike

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon’s acting inspector general announced Thursday that he would review Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s use of the Signal messaging app to convey plans for a military strike against Houthi militants in Yemen. The review will also look at other defense officials’ use of the publicly available encrypted app, which is not […]

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2 h. ago Lavazza Group CEO Antonio Baravalle Presents the Exclusive Preview of Tablì, a Breakthrough Within Single

2024 FINANCIAL RESULTS: CONFIRMED THE GROWTH STRATEGY, IN SPITE OF 2025 COMPLEX MACROECONOMIC SCENARIO Revenues of EUR 3.35 billion (up 9.1% vs 2023) EBITDA of EUR 312 million (up 18.6% vs 2023) Net Profit EUR 82 million (up 20.6% vs 2023) TURIN, Italy — The Board of Directors of Lavazza Group has approved the Consolidated […]

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2 h. ago Smallest Blue Jays crowds in years at Rogers Centre to watch AL East leading Toronto

Announced attendance for Wednesday's game against the Nationals was just 20,104, but the crowd appeared to be even more sparse.

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3 h. ago Stellantis temporarily halts production at 2 plants in Canada, Mexico as auto tariffs take effect

Automaker Stellantis is temporarily halting production at a plant in Canada and a plant in Mexico shortly after President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on imported vehicles. The move will result in the temporary layoff of 900 U.S. employees. Stellantis, which owns car brands like Jeep, Citroen and Ram, said Thursday it will be […]

Economics

4 h. ago New headliner announced for country music stadium show in Winnipeg this summer

True North Sports + Entertainment announced Thursday that previously announced Country Thunder act Jason Aldean is out and Riley Green is in for the July 10 event.

Sport

4 h. ago EXP elevates Normand Landry to Vice President of Business Development for the Canadian Federal Sector

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EXP, a global engineering, architecture, design and consulting firm, announces the promotion of Normand Landry, P.Eng., to Vice President of Business Development for the Canadian Federal Sector. With more than 30 years of experience in consulting, Normand brings a wealth of knowledge in civil and structural […]

Economics

4 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

4 h. ago 2 people killed in Leduc County highway crash, RCMP investigating

At 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, the RCMP announced the scene had been cleared and normal traffic could resume.

Events

4 h. ago Professionals’ Financial – Mutual Funds Inc. announces changes to the sub

MONTREAL, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Professionals’ Financial – Mutual Funds Inc. (“FDP”), the investment fund manager and portfolio adviser of FDP Global Fixed Income Portfolio (the “Fund”), announces that Amundi Canada Inc. (“Amundi Canada”), one of the portfolio sub-advisers of the Fund, which delegated the entirety of its management to Amundi Asset Management […]

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4 h. ago B.C. Forests Minister announces new Forestry Support Bureau, promising action to protect jobs and strengthen the sector

Statement from Scott Lunny, United Steelworkers (USW) Western Canada Director, on new Forestry Support Bureau announced by B.C. Minister of Forests Ravi Parmar: VICTORIA, British Columbia, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — At the recent meeting of United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 1-2017 in Prince George, B.C.’s Minister of Forests, Ravi Parmar, spoke about acting […]

Politics

4 h. ago The AGL Group Announces Acquisition of ADA Logistics Corporation, Expanding Domestic Brokerage Capabilities

WEYMOUTH, Mass. — The AGL Group, an international and domestic logistics firm headquartered in Weymouth, MA, is pleased to announce the acquisition of ADA Logistics Corporation, a domestic brokerage based in Ada, MI. This strategic acquisition, finalized on April 1st, strengthens The AGL Group’s domestic logistics brand by adding valuable flatbed capacity and expanding its […]

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5 h. ago Guy who littered every inch of Toronto with pictures of his face running in federal election

A controversial former Toronto mayoral candidate, best known for plastering every inch of the city with election signs, has thrown his name into the ring for Canada's upcoming federal election.Chinese-Canadian businessman Xiaohua Gong (also known as Xiao Hua Gong or Edward Gong) is the latest candidate to announce their bid to become Member of Parliament (MP) for the Don Valley North riding in Toronto, sharing the news in an Instagram post on Wednesday evening.Gong, listed as "no affiliation" with any political parties, is looking to fill the seat that will be left vacant by former Liberal and current independent MP Han Dong, who announced he will not seek re-election for the riding.Gong is running against NDP candidate Naila Saeed, Conservative hopeful Joe Tay, and Liberal Party candidate Maggie Chi.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Xiaohua Gong (@gong4mayor)This is not Gong's first ...

Politics

5 h. ago All Lines Technology Named to the Prestigious CRN Tech Elite 250 for 2025

PITTSBURGH — All Lines Technology, announced that CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized All Lines Technology on its 2025 Tech Elite 250 list. This annual list highlights solution providers based in the U.S. and Canada that are committed to excellence and distinguish themselves by attaining top-tier certifications and specializations from leading technology […]

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5 h. ago Exoskeleton Tech Startup HeroWear Raises $5 Million in Series

Nashville-based occupational exoskeleton technology company closes deals with two venture capital firms to further R&D and innovation NASHVILLE, Tenn. — HeroWear, a private startup specializing in occupational exosuit solutions, announced $5 million of Series-A funding from venture capital investor White Road Investments, partnering with Engage to accelerate their work with top enterprises. HeroWear plans to […]

Economics

6 h. ago Sierra Metals Acknowledges Press Release from Alpayana Regarding Intention to Revise Bid and Advises Shareholders to TAKE NO ACTION

TORONTO — Sierra Metals Inc. (TSX: SMT | OTCQX: SMTSF | BVL: SMT) (“Sierra” or the “Company”) acknowledges the press release issued yesterday on behalf of Alpayana S.A.C. (“Alpayana”) announcing an intention to update its previously announced unsolicited all-cash takeover bid to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Sierra (the “Hostile […]

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6 h. ago BREAKING: Stock markets in Canada and U.S. tumble after tariff announcement

Stock markets in Canada and the U.S. plunged at the start of trading following the announcement of U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff plan. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 616.25 points at 24,690.93. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 1,105.78 points at 41,119.54. The S&P 500 index was down 181.56 […]

Economics