53 m. ago Cnooc Profit Drops as Lower Oil Prices Outweigh Increased Output

Cnooc Ltd., China’s biggest offshore driller of crude oil, saw profits fall in the first quarter after a drop in global prices.

Economics

55 m. ago The Hellenic Initiative Canada announces official launch of ticket sales for Montréal benefit concert with the legendary Alkistis Protopsalti

ATHENS, Greece, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Hellenic Initiative Canada (THIC) is proud to announce a highly anticipated benefit concert featuring the Alkistis Protopsalti, one of Greece’s most beloved and celebrated performers. The concert will take place at the prestigious Théâtre Maisonneuve at Place des Arts in Montréal. Tickets officially go on sale today. //www.placedesarts.com/en/event/alkistis-protopsalti […]

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55 m. ago Unlock Your Trading Edge With Axi at the Finance Magnates Africa Summit

Broker to showcase their capital allocation program, Axi Select, Man City memorabilia, and more  SYDNEY, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leading online FX and CFD broker Axi is attending this year’s Finance Magnates Africa Summit (FMAS:25), taking place on May 29-30, 2025, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre in Cape Town, South Africa.   […]

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85 m. ago Aurora Mobile’s SendCloud Partners with DHgate to Power Seamless Customer Communication

SHENZHEN, China, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aurora Mobile Limited (NASDAQ: JG) (“Aurora Mobile” or the “Company”), a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services in China, today announced that its subsidiary Wuhan SendCloud Technology Co., Ltd. (“SendCloud”), a trusted email solution provider, has provided seamless customer communication for DHgate during its […]

Economics

85 m. ago Bitget Becomes Gold Sponsor at Token2049 Dubai: CEO Gracy Chen to Share Vision for Crypto’s Next Chapter

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, is set to make a major impact at TOKEN2049 Dubai as a Gold Sponsor of this year’s landmark event. Taking place from 30 April to 1 May 2025, at Madinat Jumeirah Conference Centre, TOKEN2049 Dubai brings together […]

Technology

4 h. ago Federal Election 2025: Here is NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh's full speech

On Monday, April 28, 2025, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh gave his concession speech at the Metrotown Hilton in Burnaby, B.C., announcing that he would also be stepping down as party leader.

Politics

5 h. ago Heineken® Celebrates Football Fandom with a Cheers to Superstitious Fans

A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this link. AMSTERDAM, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Whether it’s pulling on a lucky jersey or claiming the same barstool before kick-off, football fans around the world have many of their own matchday superstitions. And according to a new global survey commissioned by […]

Sport

6 h. ago Lorne Gunter: A Mark Carney Liberal win is bad news for Alberta

Alberta is in for a world of hurt from yet another Liberal government. At the time of writing, it looked as if the Liberals would fall just short of a majority. Also at the time of writing, there were just three Liberals leading in Alberta, one in Edmonton, and two in Calgary. Heather MacPherson in […]

Events

6 h. ago Liberal hopes for breakthrough in Calgary appear to fall short

The highest hopes for the Liberals among the 11 city seats were the four ridings of Calgary Skyview, Confederation, McKnight and Centre

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7 h. ago Jesse Kline: Liberals prove they’re the ‘natural governing party’ after all

Only a party that's the default choice of the electorate could trail by 26 points in January and go on to win an election in April

Politics

7 h. ago Carney’s Liberals Win Canada Election, Setting Up Talks With US

Canada’s Liberal Party won a fourth consecutive election, giving a mandate to former central banker Mark Carney after a campaign in which he pledged to boost economic growth and stand up to US President Donald Trump in a trade war.

Politics

8 h. ago Mark Carney projected as winner of Canadian federal election

The 45th Canadian federal election results are in, and the Liberal Party of Canada, led by Mark Carney, is projected to form government.Either party needed 172 seats out of a possible 343 to form a majority.As of this article's publication, the count shows the Liberal Party of Canada winning 130 seats and the Conservative Party of Canada winning 89 seats. Many seats are left to be decided but several publications have now called a majority for Carney.Carney and Conservative leader Poilievre ran two very different campaigns, and U.S. President Donald Trump was a significant factor in political conversations leading to the election. Tariffs and the trade war took up considerable time on the campaign trail for both leaders.Trump even got involved on the morning of election day.As of the time of writing, the Liberal Party jumped to an early lead as results started to roll in, leading by 132 seats to 88 seats for Conservatives at one point. That ballooned as the day progressed.Lookin...

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10 h. ago Carleton University, faculty union reach tentative agreement

Carleton University Academic Staff Association's previous three-year contract with the university expired on April 30, 2024.

Society

10 h. ago Fountain Asset Corp. Announces its Financial Results for the Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2024

TORONTO, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fountain Asset Corp. (TSXV:FA) (“Fountain” or the “Company”) would like to announce its financial results for the three months ended December 31, 2024 (“Q4/24”) and for the year ended December 31, 2024 (“Fiscal 2024”). Highlights from Q4/24: Net asset value (“NAV”) of $5.51 million ($0.09 per share) at […]

Culture

10 h. ago B.C. crime news: Suspicious death in Kamloops area | Two arrested for drugs, sexual exploitation

Here's a roundup of crime news from around Metro Vancouver and B.C. on Monday, April 28, 2025.

Events

11 h. ago City of Winnipeg honours lost workers on National Day of Mourning

Canada's National Day of Mourning, marked annually on April 28, commemorates workers who have died or suffered injury on the job.

Society

12 h. ago Calgary sees some of largest declines in rent costs in Canada

In Calgary, the average rent in April for a one-bedroom suite was $1,650 a month, down nearly 10 per cent from a year ago.

Economics

12 h. ago Suspect in Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse theft charged in federal court

WASHINGTON — A man accused of stealing a purse from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was charged Monday in federal court with aggravated identity theft, robbery and fraud. Video captured Mario Bustamante Leiva taking Noem’s purse while she dined at a restaurant in Washington, D.C., on April 20 under the protection of Secret Service agents, […]

Politics

12 h. ago In Calgary courts: Crown seeks peace bond for rapist who just completed his lengthy prison term

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from April 28-May 2, 2025

Economics

12 h. ago Spain Faces a ‘Long Night’ as Blackout Drags On With No Answers

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez warned the nation will face a “long night ahead,” as the worst blackout to hit Europe in over a decade headed for the 12-hour mark with no indication of when power would be fully restored or what caused the blackout.

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