36 m. ago Canada’s cybersecurity crisis isn’t a lack of talent — it’s a lack of experience

Why the future of our digital safety hinges on building real-world, hands-on cyber skills

Events

37 m. ago DNIB.com Reports Internet Has 368.4 Million Domain Name Registrations at the End of the First Quarter of 2025

RESTON, Va. — VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN), a global provider of critical internet infrastructure and domain name registry services, today announced that, according to the latest Domain Name Industry Brief Quarterly Report from DNIB.com, the first quarter of 2025 closed with 368.4 million domain name registrations across all top-level domains (TLDs), an increase of 4.2 […]

Economics

38 m. ago Precision Drilling trims 2025 capital budget amid market uncertainty

CALGARY — Precision Drilling is trimming its planned 2025 capital spending due to market uncertainty and a possible dip in demand from the oil and gas producers that contract its rigs. Chief executive Kevin Neveu says Precision expects to spend $200 million this year, a reduction of $25 million from its earlier forecast. That includes […]

Economics

83 m. ago Hudson’s Bay auction of items including 1670 royal charter can go ahead, judge rules

TORONTO — Hudson’s Bay can now prepare to auction off 4,400 artifacts and art pieces along with the 355-year-old royal charter that launched the now-ailing company. Superior Court judge Peter Osborne gave the department store chain permission Thursday to move forward with a sales process run by auction house Heffel Gallery Ltd. Hudson’s Bay will […]

Culture

1 hour ago USDA withdraws a plan to limit salmonella levels in raw poultry

The Agriculture Department will not require poultry companies to limit salmonella bacteria in their products, halting a Biden Administration effort to prevent food poisoning from contaminated meat. The department on Thursday said it was withdrawing a rule proposed in August after three years of development. Officials with the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service cited […]

Economics

1 hour ago Mink Ventures Applies for Extension of Price Protection for Private Placement

TORONTO, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mink Ventures Corporation (TSXV:MINK) (the “Company”) announced today that in connection with the private placement (the “Offering“) originally announced in the Company’s press release of March 13, 2025, that the Company has applied to the TSX Venture Exchange for an extension of a further 30 days price protection […]

Economics

2 h. ago Judge weighs sentence for Quebec man found in contempt for swastikas outside his home

The lawyer representing the municipality argued that the man should be fined $14,000 and face jail time to ensure court orders for removal of the Nazi symbols are respected.

Other

2 h. ago Even more people will be able to take advantage of Canada's dental care plan next month

More people will be able to apply to the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) next month.Introduced in 2023, the measure aims to help lower dental costs for those earning less than $90,000 annually.According to the government, the dental care plan will help up to nine million uninsured Canadians get the necessary care.Applications are currently open for the coverage period ending June 30 for eligible seniors aged 65 and over, children under 18 and adults with a valid federal Disability Tax Credit certificate for 2023.In May, the CDCP will expand to allow qualified Canadians ages 18 to 64 to apply for coverage.Canadians already covered by the CDCP will need to renew for the 2025-2026 period before June 1 to avoid a potential gap in coverage. To do so, they'll need to have filed their 2024 tax return and received the notice of assessment from the Canada Revenue Agency.Do you qualify for the Canadian Dental Care Plan?You must meet all four of the following requirements t...

Transport

3 h. ago Canada IPO Bankers Hail ‘Revolutionary’ New Fundraising Rule

Investment bankers are applauding steps taken by Canada’s securities regulators to make it easier to do initial public offerings, and to raise money afterwards.

Other

3 h. ago Canada gaining traction with tourists as travellers shun U.S.: Accor

Transatlantic travel may be at risk as European visitors avoid the U.S.

Society

3 h. ago China denies it’s in talks with U.S. over tariffs: ‘Groundless’

China’s comments come after Trump said Tuesday that things were going “fine with China” and that the final tariff rate on Chinese exports would come down “substantially.”

Economics

4 h. ago Judge rules the Trump administration violated a 2019 settlement in deporting a man to El Salvador

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge nominated by President Donald Trump ordered his administration to facilitate the return of a man who was deported to El Salvador last month despite having a pending asylum application. U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher in Maryland ruled Wednesday that the government violated a 2019 settlement agreement when it deported […]

Politics

4 h. ago New Digital Platform Offers Comprehensive IP Support to B.C. Businesses

Innovate BC’s new IP Hub is a one-stop-shop for innovators to access tailored education and resources that will help them protect and leverage their intellectual property VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Launched today, Innovate BC’s new IP Hub digital platform supports B.C. entrepreneurs in developing their understanding of intellectual property (IP) […]

Economics

5 h. ago Judge weighs bylaw fine for company in case of E. coli outbreak at Calgary daycares

Justice Mathieu St. Germain said he wants time to review the facts and set a sentencing decision for May 27

Economics

5 h. ago Les sites miniers abandonnés dans le nord québécois coûteront plus de 600 millions au gouvernement

Québec doit gérer plus de 245 sites en régions éloignées, souligne la commissaire au développement durable.

Economics

5 h. ago Frank and Oak closing all retail stores including these Toronto locations

If you're looking for a deal on new clothing, this Canadian fashion retailer might be the place to look, given its future.Montreal-based Frank and Oak is closing all 14 of its retail stores in Ontario, Quebec, and BC and selling its intellectual property, according to new court documents. The news comes just three months after Frank and Oak filed for creditor protection with around $71 million in debt.In a document posted online, Frank and Oak's parent company, UGC Canada Holdings Inc., stated that on April 15, the Superior Court of Quebec approved a motion for the sale of certain assets, an authorization to proceed with the liquidation process, and other orders. Now, UGC Canada Holdings Inc. will be liquidating the company's inventory (including furniture, fixtures, and equipment) across all brick-and-mortar stores. As a result, three Toronto locations, including those at The Well (486 Front St.), Queen West, and the Eaton Centre, will be shuttered.Court ...

Other

5 h. ago Europeans Saw Trump’s Trade War Coming and Gorged on US Booze

Europeans splurged on American spirits ahead of Donald Trump’s return to the White House and the potential for him to start another trade war.

Economics

6 h. ago Pakistan Closing Airspace Means India’s Airlines Will Fly Longer

Flights from India to Europe, Canada and the US will take about two hours longer and airlines will be forced to cut payloads after Pakistan closed its airspace to carriers from its neighboring nation.

Transport

6 h. ago Private Lenders in Europe Want In on the ‘Sell America’ Movement

They’ve long been a second thought in the US-dominated world of private credit, but fund managers in Europe are now getting a spike in interest from global LPs — and they’re eager to grab a piece of the “Sell America” movement.

Economics

7 h. ago Le gouvernement Trump qualifie d’«extorsion» les amendes de l’UE sur Apple et Meta

Les États-Unis «ne toléreront pas» ces lourdes amendes, assure un porte-parole de la Maison-Blanche.

Technology