1 hour ago Phillips: Clear Transportation plan works for Helsinki; why not here?

Helsinki has built trust with its citizens and a worldwide reputation for its transportation system. Ottawa could follow its lead.

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2 h. ago Here's where you can watch fireworks for Victoria Day 2025 in Toronto

One of the most anticipated Victoria Day events in Toronto is the annual fireworks at Ashbridges Bay Park. This year, on Monday, May 19, the city is set to continue its tradition of lighting up the skies in the east end with an awe-inspiring display of fireworks.According to official city sources, the fireworks will start at 10 p.m. and run for approximately 14 minutes.The park is TTC accessible, available via the 92 Southbound from Woodbine Station or the 501 Queen Streetcar. But savvy fireworks regulars will know that these routes are usually packed, and a good way to skip the crowd is the 22 Southbound from Coxwell Station.Parking is available, with two Green P lots at Woodbine Beach and Ashbridges Bay. However, given the fireworks display's popularity, we recommend taking public transit.Where to watch the fireworks in TorontoIf you're worried about crowds around Ashbridges Bay Park, there are a few key vantage points from...

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2 h. ago Pan American Silver to Buy Smaller Rival MAG for $2.1 Billion

Pan American Silver Corp. agreed to buy smaller producer MAG Silver Corp. in a transaction valued at about $2.1 billion, giving the bigger rival access to a major mine in Mexico.

Economics

3 h. ago LIVE: At Hockey Canada trial, complainant testifies for seventh day

The woman whose allegations of sexual assault are at the core of the London trial of five players from Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team will testify for the seventh day on Monday. Follow below for live coverage

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3 h. ago REMINDER: Boralex will release its 2025 first quarter financial results on May 14, at 9 a.m.

MONTREAL, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Boralex inc. (“Boralex” or the “Company”) (TSX: BLX) announces that the release of the 2025 first quarter results will take place on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 9 a.m. Financial analysts and investors are invited to attend a conference call during which the financial results will be presented. […]

Culture

3 h. ago World Market partners with Affirm to offer new, flexible payment option in

ALAMEDA, Calif. — World Market, a national specialty retailer known for stylish, quality furniture and home decor, thoughtful gifts, and one of the largest assortments of candy and international food favorites, has partnered with Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM), the payment network that empowers consumers and helps merchants drive growth, to offer shoppers a smarter, more transparent […]

Economics

4 h. ago First Pacific to Present at the dbVIC – Deutsche Bank ADR Virtual Investor Conference May 15th

Company invites individual and institutional investors, as well as advisors and analysts, to attend online at VirtualInvestorConferences.com HONG KONG, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Pacific Company Limited (Hong Kong: 00142, ADR: FPAFY) based in Hong Kong and focused on domestic defensive businesses in the fast-growing region of Southeast Asia, today announced that Associate Director […]

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4 h. ago Belite Bio, Inc to Present at the dbVIC – Deutsche Bank ADR Virtual Investor Conference May 15th

Company invites individual and institutional investors, as well as advisors and analysts, to attend online at VirtualInvestorConferences.com SAN DIEGO, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Belite Bio, Inc (NASDAQ: BLTE) a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical drug development company focused on advancing novel therapeutics targeting degenerative retinal diseases that have significant unmet medical needs, today announced that CSO, Dr. […]

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5 h. ago Agenus Reports Q1 2025 Financial Results and Key Business Updates

BOT/BAL Achieves Breakthrough Response Rates in MSS Cancers — Oral AACR Data Spotlight Pan-Tumor Neoadjuvant Success Seasoned Leader Onboard to Accelerate BOT/BAL Toward Registration Milestones Near-Term Capital Transaction Poised to Bolster Liquidity LEXINGTON, Mass. — Agenus Inc. (“Agenus” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: AGEN), a leader in immuno-oncology, today reported financial and operational results for the […]

Economics

5 h. ago PyroGenesis Closes $2,385,000 First Tranche in Previously Announced Loan

MONTREAL, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PyroGenesis Inc. (“PyroGenesis”) ( (TSX: PYR) (OTCQX: PYRGF) (FRA: 8PY1), a high-tech company that designs, develops, manufactures and commercializes advanced all-electric plasma processes and sustainable solutions to support heavy industry in their energy transition, emission reduction, commodity security, and waste remediation efforts, announced today that, further to its […]

Economics

6 h. ago Intrepid Labs Launches to Transform Drug Formulation with AI and Autonomous Labs

Intrepid Labs’ Valiant platform uses AI and robotics to cut drug formulation timelines from months to days Over $11M USD total raised to-date; latest round led by AVANT BIO TORONTO — Intrepid Labs, a biotechnology company transforming drug formulation development through the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, emerged from stealth today to accelerate […]

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7 h. ago Bradley and Browne: Stall tactics are blocking Ottawa's safety plan for vulnerable people

The plan was supposed to address the needs of marginalized communities and uproot systemic discrimination. Instead, red tape and a lack of transparency prevail.

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20 h. ago HANSON: Any chance the left will finally explain the inexplicable?

Somewhere between 10 and 12 million illegal aliens were invited into the United States by the Joe Biden administration. As far as logistics go, former president Biden could not flee Afghanistan without getting 13 Marines killed and abandoning to the terrorist Taliban $50 billion in munitions, a billion-dollar embassy and a $300-million retrofitted huge airbase. […]

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21 h. ago Transit alert: Vancouver's Waterfront Station reopens after police incident

SeaBus, Expo Line and Canada Line service were affected and bus bridges were put in place

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21 h. ago 'Swatting' style bomb threat shuts Vancouver's Waterfront Station Sunday

Metro Vancouver Transit Police say a 911 call came in from an unknown suspect with threats about an explosive device

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21 h. ago Bomb threats made at Vancouver airport and Waterfront Station on Sunday

Emergency services determine both threats were false alarms

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21 h. ago Waterfront Station repoens after police incident disrupts transit

TransLink said Sunday Waterford Station was shuttered around 10:40 a.m. due to an unspecified incident and that there were several related bus detours in the area.

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25 h. ago Lethbridge Rebels Spring Invitational grows into premier hockey showcase

Top youth hockey talent hits the ice at Lethbridge’s Rebels Spring Invitational, now in its 7th year. The event showcases talent from Alberta and beyond.

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26 h. ago U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy plans to reduce flight capacity at Newark airport

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy plans to reduce the number of flights in and out of the Newark Liberty International Airport for the “next several weeks,” as New Jersey’s largest airport struggles with radar outages and numerous flight delays and cancellations due to a shortage of air traffic controllers. Speaking on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Duffy […]

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27 h. ago Another issue disrupts Newark’s airport as Trump’s transportation secretary plans reducing flights

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy plans to reduce the number of flights in and out of the Newark Liberty International Airport for the “next several weeks,” as New Jersey’s largest airport struggles with radar outages and other issues, including one Sunday, and flight delays and cancellations due to a shortage of air traffic controllers. Speaking on […]

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