80 m. ago BCE cuts quarterly dividend, signs fibre deal with PSP Investments

MONTREAL — BCE Inc. cut its quarterly dividend payment to shareholders and announced a partnership deal with the Public Sector Pension Investment Board to help accelerate the development of fibre infrastructure in the U.S. BCE chief executive Mirko Bibic said Thursday the dividend cut comes as the company faces intense price competition and sustained regulatory […]

Culture

84 m. ago BCE Cuts Dividend by 56%, Strikes Fiber Network Deal With PSP

BCE Inc. cut its dividend for the first time in 17 years following months of pressure from analysts and investors to improve its balance sheet.

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94 m. ago GOP centrists revolt against steep cuts to Medicaid and other programs in Trump’s tax breaks bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — When it comes to Medicaid, Rep. Juan Ciscomani is telling fellow Republicans he won’t support steep cuts that could hit thousands of residents in his Arizona district — “my neighbors, people my kids go to school with” — who depend on it. Republican Rep. Don Bacon, who represents the liberal-leaning “blue dot” […]

Economics

2 h. ago FIRST READING: Report warns that making nice with Trump is auto sector’s only hope

Despite Carney's 'all in Canada' pitch, sector will be devastated without close ties to U.S. market

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5 h. ago Sweden, Norway Hold Rates Steady as Riksbank Turns Toward Easing

The Riksbank and Norges Bank kept interest rates unchanged, with officials in Stockholm signaling a bias toward easing while their peers in Oslo reiterated that cuts may start later this year.

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6 h. ago Trump Aid Cut Threatens Africa’s Growth, AfDB Candidate Warns

US President Donald Trump’s plan to cut hundreds of millions of dollars of funding to the African Development Bank will hit growth on the continent, said Samuel Maimbo, a candidate to take over the leadership of the lender.

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14 h. ago Toronto District School Board says it got ransom demand over stolen student data

Canada’s largest school board says it has received a ransom demand over student data that was stolen last December, even though the company behind the affected software paid a ransom in hopes of securing that information. The Toronto District School Board said in a letter to parents and caregivers Wednesday that it recently learned the […]

Society

16 h. ago Toronto school board says it got a ransom demand over stolen student data

The Toronto District School Board says in a letter to parents and caregivers that it recently learned the data was not destroyed and a "threat actor" has demanded ransom.

Society

16 h. ago CEOs call on Mark Carney to ‘take action’ to support domestic energy sector

Thirty-eight CEOs of Canadian energy companies signed a letter congratulating Mark Carney on his election win and pitching policy measures.

Transport

17 h. ago US Airports Have Outlook Dinged by Moody’s on Trade Concerns

Moody’s Ratings has revised its outlook for the US airport sector to negative from stable, citing an expected hit to air travel from the global trade war as a key reason for its view.

Economics

18 h. ago Ontario city is hosting Canada's biggest celebration of cheese this month

Canada's largest celebration of cheese returns to this Ontario city after eight years. The Great Canadian Cheese Festival will be in Kingston this month, and over 100 Canadian dairy producers will be there.Mark your calendars for May 24 and 25. The country's largest celebration of the beloved diary creation will take over Fort Henry for a weekend of cheesy fun."When you buy Canadian cheese, you invest in our communities," said Patricia McDermott, owner of Agrarian Market in Prince Edward County and executive director of the festival, in a press release."This support means everything. I know what it’s like to be on the receiving end of community support as a small business owner in Canada. Buying Canadian cheese encourages innovation, supports farm families and keeps our dairy sector strong. That's what the Great Canadian Cheese Festival is all about."What to expectMore than 100 Canadian dairy producers and artisans from coast to coast will ...

Culture

18 h. ago Ontario education minister blasts TDSB for considering cutting programs

Toronto District School Board is one of several boards in Ontario the government is currently subjecting to financial scrutiny, with the threat of a takeover.

Politics

18 h. ago Planned burn during 2023 Shuswap wildfires could have turned deadly: report

British Columbia's worker protection agency says a planned burn by the province's wildfire service during the devastating 2023 fire season could have killed or injured multiple firefighters who became "trapped by extreme fire behaviour" that cut off their escape.

Events

19 h. ago CEOs call on Carney to ’take action’ to support domestic energy sector

OTTAWA — Canada’s energy CEOs are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to claw back some regulations to bolster the oil and gas sector. In a letter signed by 38 CEOs of Canadian energy companies the day after the election, the industry pitched five suggestions to support investment. They include overhauling the government’s impact assessment […]

Transport

20 h. ago Apple working to move to AI search in browser amid Google fallout

Apple Inc. is “actively looking at” reshaping the Safari web browser on its devices to focus on AI-powered search engines in light of the potential collapse of its Google deal and broader industry shifts. Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of services, made the disclosure Wednesday during his testimony in the US Justice Department’s lawsuit […]

Technology

20 h. ago Mining association heralds $90 billion in potential projects to seize moment of national interest

"In the current climate of economic security, B.C.'s mining sector has the ability to secure a stronger, more stable and resilient economic future for all British Columbians." — Michael Goehring, CEO, Mining Association of B.C.

Society

20 h. ago First West hires 26 student interns across Canada despite high youth unemployment

LANGLEY, B.C., May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — B.C.-based financial institution First West Credit Union has announced today its continued commitment to local communities by providing young Canadians with employment opportunities.  Twenty-six post-secondary students seeking to gain experience in business, finance, human resources and technology have been placed in paid summer positions across First West, […]

Other

21 h. ago Barrick Mining formalizes efforts to find successor to CEO Mark Bristow

Industry veteran commits to remain until 2028 but says there is 'board involvement' in process to replace him

Other

21 h. ago Female genital mutilation still happening in Canada, new research finds

A recent report suggests female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is still happening in Canada. The research, conducted by Islamic Relief Canada through interviews and an online national survey of health-care practitioners, also found girls are taken overseas to have the procedure done — a practice known as vacation cutting. The report, which received funding from the […]

Other

21 h. ago Raising the Bar Again: Spectrotel Adds Another Channel Veteran to Expand Partner Success in the Southwest and Central Region

NEPTUNE, N.J., May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Spectrotel, Inc., a leading provider of managed network services, today announced the addition of seasoned industry expert, Richard Fisher, to its Southwest/Central Channel Sales team effective April 2025. Fisher joins Spectrotel from BCN, bringing with him over two decades of telecommunications experience that spans leadership roles across […]

Culture