60 m. ago Aspen Reports Results for the Three and Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2024

Net Income Available to Ordinary Shareholders of $235 million and Operating Income** of $145 million for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2024 Net Income Available to Ordinary Shareholders of $431 million and Operating Income** of $433 million for the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2024 Annualized Operating Return on Average Equity** of 24.8% and […]

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70 m. ago Jamieson Wellness Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results

Strong category momentum and consistent execution drove 14% annual branded revenue growth and market share gains in every key market TORONTO — Jamieson Wellness Inc. (“Jamieson Wellness” or the “Company”) (TSX: JWEL) today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and full year for the period ended December 31, 2024. All amounts are expressed in […]

Culture

74 m. ago Knowing ‘Made in Canada’ vs. ‘Product of Canada’ changes spending: survey

As Canadians continue to shop for more Canada-made products, a new survey shows when told the difference between 'Made in Canada' and 'Product of Canada,' shopping habits shift.

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84 m. ago Doman Building Materials Group Ltd. Reports 2024 Financial Results

THIS NEWS RELEASE IS INTENDED FOR DISTRIBUTION IN CANADA ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES. Full Year 2024 Financial Highlights(1): Revenues of $2.7 billion Gross Margin at 16% Adjusted EBITDA(2)(3) amounted to $195.5 million Net Earnings amounted to $54.2 million Total dividends of […]

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85 m. ago Xenon Reports Fourth Quarter & Full Year 2024 Financial Results and Business Update

– Phase 3 topline data from azetukalner FOS epilepsy program planned for H2 2025 in support of NDA filing and potential commercial launch – First of three planned Phase 3 azetukalner MDD studies underway, with second study on track to initiate mid-year – Phase 3 azetukalner bipolar depression program planned for clinical trial initiation mid-year […]

Economics

87 m. ago U.S. tariffs pose more risk to provinces than Canada’s credit, analysts say

Ratings agencies said some provinces were more at risk from the potential March 4 tariffs due to their disproportionate exposure to U.S. exports or weaker financial positions.

Economics

1 hour ago Confidence among B.C. small businesses lowest in Canada, survey finds

A new survey from the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses found small business confidence falling in British Columbia more than anywhere else in Canada.

Economics

1 hour ago Transgender U.S. troops are now being identified for removal under Pentagon orders

WASHINGTON — The military services have 30 days to figure out how they will seek out and identify transgender service members to remove them from the force — a daunting task that may end up relying on troops self-reporting or tattling on their colleagues. A memo sent to Defense Department leaders on Thursday _ after […]

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2 h. ago Apple glitch fixed after reports the word ‘racist’ was replaced by ‘Trump’

Speech recognition technology used by the company does suggest terms with phonetic similarities on occasion, Apple said.

Technology

3 h. ago Temitope Oriola: Review of Alberta's police watchdog, Crown prosecutors long overdue

The decision to conduct a review of the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service and the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) is a long overdue intervention. Media reports indicate that erstwhile Appeal Court judge Peter Martin has been hired by Justice Minister Mickey Amery to spearhead the process. I have devoted multiple articles in this column […]

Events

3 h. ago Fatal helicopter crash during 2023 Alberta wildfires linked to manufacturing defect: TSB

The crash happened about 110 kilometres northeast of Peace River on July 19, 2023, as Alberta was experiencing a record-breaking wildfire season.

Events

4 h. ago Severely injured Calgarian set to return from Mexico on medevac flight

A Calgary family is anxiously counting down the hours until they welcome their severely injured loved one back following a multiple-day delay where his insurance company said he was not fit to fly. Trevor Cockrell, 55, suffered multiple broken bones and a collapsed lung after he and his family were rear-ended by a car on […]

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4 h. ago Tariff Worries Surpass 2018 Levels, Dominating Earnings Season

As some of the world’s largest companies report earnings, one topic is dominating the conversation: tariffs.

Economics

5 h. ago Ontario election 2025: Exit polls – who did Londoners vote for, and why?

LFP reporter Jane Sims visited the four London ridings on Thursday morning to ask citizens who they voted for in the Ontario election, and why? Here are their answers LONDON-FANSHAWE On the ballot: Teresa Armstrong (NDP)*;  Dave Durnin (Freedom Party); Kevin May (Liberal); Alan John McDonald (Independent); Wil Osbourne-Sorrell (Green); Peter Vanderley (Progressive Conservatives); Christopher […]

Politics

5 h. ago Ontario sees another enormous jump in people not paying housing and other bills

As if we needed more facts and figures to remind us how bad Canada's economy is at present, a new report has offered a glimpse into just how many people nationwide have been unable to cover their major bills, with mortgage delinquency in particular at an all-time high.And, residents of Ontario are the worst culprits.The data, published by Equifax Canada this week, comes from the final months of 2024, a year in which consumer debt across the country grew by 4.6 per cent, to a total of an unthinkable $2.56 trillion.Though falling lending rates over the course of the year helped to relieve the debts of some, the credit company says that "financial pressures intensified" for many others, especially those with mortgages in our two most exorbitant provinces for property: Ontario and B.C.When looking at the fourth quarter of the year versus the same time in 2023, there was a shocking 90.2 per cent increase in the number of Ontarians who hadn't made a mortgage ...

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5 h. ago Measles cases in Ontario have nearly doubled over the last 2 weeks

Ontario is reporting 84 new measles cases over the last two weeks, nearly doubling the province's total count since an outbreak started in the autumn. 

Other

5 h. ago What would it take for Canada to hit 2% defence spending NATO target?

Experts say getting Canada's defence spending to two per cent of GDP is not as simple as moving money around and will require multiple measures and years of planning.

Events

6 h. ago ’Die’ chants made at Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio in Copa semifinal, ref reports

Real Sociedad fans chanted “Die” at Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio during the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals on Wednesday, the match referee said in his report. Referee Jose Maria Sanchez Martinez briefly interrupted the game in the 46th minute, and an announcement asking fans to stop the insults was made over […]

Sport

6 h. ago Quebecor reports $177.7M Q4 profit, up from $146.2M a year earlier

Quebecor Inc. reported its fourth-quarter profit rose compared with a year ago. The telecommunications and media company said its net income attributable to shareholders totalled $177.7 million or 76 cents per share for the quarter ended Dec. 31. The result compared with a profit of $146.2 million or 63 cents per share in the last […]

Economics

6 h. ago Chris Tanev injury triggers more trade speculation, but Leafs defenceman won’t be out long

Nothing feeds the trade rumour mill like an injury scare to a top player. While Chris Tanev will not be missing extended time for the Maple Leafs – even if Craig Berube’s usual diagnosis as “day-to-day” can drag into a week or so – the stalwart defenceman is still with the team on its trip. […]

Economics