10 h. ago Warren Buffett’s best and worst investments in his 60 years leading Berkshire Hathaway

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Billionaire investor Warren Buffett said Saturday that he wants to step down as chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of the year. The revelation came as a surprise because the 94-year-old had previously said he did not plan to retire. Buffett, one of the world’s richest people and most […]

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10 h. ago Who is Greg Abel, the Canadian executive picked to be successor to Warren Buffett?

OMAHA, Neb. — When Warren Buffett announced at his annual shareholder meeting Saturday that he is stepping down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of the year, he elevated a low-key 62-year-old Canadian executive named Greg Abel who has long been one of his top lieutenants. For the past seven years, Abel has […]

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11 h. ago Buffett’s Exit to Lift Energy Executive Abel to Berkshire CEO

Greg Abel built one of the largest energy businesses in the US under mentor Warren Buffett. Now, he’ll try to fill the shoes of the world’s most famous investor.

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12 h. ago Donald Trump posts AI Image of himself as pope, sparks criticism

United States President Donald Trump posted an artificial intelligence-generated image of himself dressed as pope as the mourning of Pope Francis continues.

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13 h. ago Trump draws criticism with AI image of himself as the pope ahead of the papal conclave

NEW YORK — President Donald Trump posted an artificial intelligence-generated image of himself dressed as pope as the mourning of Pope Francis continues and just days before the conclave to elect his successor is set to begin. Trump’s action drew a rebuke from a group representing Catholic bishops in New York and among Italians. The […]

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16 h. ago Berkshire’s Warren Buffett Says Trade Can Be an ‘Act of War’

Berkshire Hathaway Chief Executive Officer Warren Buffett addressed US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies at the company’s annual meeting in Omaha, saying trade “should not be a weapon.”

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23 h. ago Carney’s Quebec honeymoon could turn into a ‘hangover’ in a province with high expectations

While Quebec Premier François Legault is 'happy' with Carney's victory, his expectations are high

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27 h. ago See how Toronto demolished and rebuilt a huge stretch of the Gardiner Expressway

The long-term rebuild of Toronto's Gardiner Expressway has faced its fair share of criticism for contributing to the city's traffic woes, but it's actually a heck of an impressive undertaking if you're able to look past the frustrating lane closures and incessant gridlock.A new time-lapse video has condensed the frenzied construction for the first two sections of the Gardiner Expressway Strategic Rehabilitation Plan's latest phase, covering a stretch extending from Dufferin Street — a project the City recently announced would be completed far ahead of schedule.The video from local photographer Kotsy covers construction on the stretch of highway just north of Exhibition Place from 2024 to 2025, shortened into a digestible 3.5-minute watch time.Kotsy tells blogTO that the drone-captured views of the project were aligned using a couple of different methods. "The first captures (in the second half of the video) were done using save points, but I reali...

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27 h. ago Nouvelle urgence psychiatrique à l’hôpital Saint‐François d’Assise: deux psychiatres tirent la sonnette d’alarme

Des psychiatres craignent un report du projet et les conséquences «vraiment néfastes» qui en découleraient.

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28 h. ago Review: Alberta Ballet shines with whimsy and charm in updated version of classic Don Quixote

Alberta Ballet artistic director Francesco Ventriglia promised that his 2025 season finale production of Don Quixote would be an “over-the-top rainbow of colours” world premiere, and the company certainly delivered on that for opening night. The Jubilee Auditorium was alive with Spanish dance, fine handmade costumes, bejewelled traditional tutus and waistcoats, and replete with some […]

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34 h. ago Ray Romano and Sebastian Maniscalco help kickstart 2026 Winter Olympics

LOS ANGELES (AP) — NBC is continuing its strategy of infusing the Olympics with pop culture and celebrity appeal to generate momentum ahead of the Milan-Cortina Winter Games in Italy next year. This time, Italian American comedians Ray Romano and Sebastian Maniscalco will make their debut during a comical promotion, the network said on Wednesday. […]

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34 h. ago Newmont Promotes Natascha Viljoen to President and Chief Operating Officer

DENVER — Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM, TSX: NGT, ASX: NEM, PNGX: NEM) (“Newmont”) today announced that Natascha Viljoen, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer of the company. Ms. Viljoen will continue to report directly to Chief Executive Officer Tom Palmer. “This promotion is a recognition […]

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37 h. ago Ottawa may not want to get out of the pipeline business just yet: Trans Mountain CEO

Trump's trade threats have only spurred increased interest in TMX, Mark Maki said

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38 h. ago HMG Strategy Announces the Expansion of its Strategic Partnership with T200 that Empowers C

FAIRFIELD, Conn., May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HMG Strategy, the world’s leading platform for empowering technology executives to reimagine the enterprise and reshape the business world, is excited to announce the expansion of its strategic partnership with T200, a dynamic not-for-profit volunteer community of women in technology. Formed in 2016, T200 is dedicated to […]

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39 h. ago Montreal brothers plead guilty after keeping woman’s body on couch for six months

Prosecutor Simon Lapierre confirmed that brothers Nicodemo and Francesco Sansalone admitted guilt this week in the death of Alasie Tukkiapik.

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39 h. ago Bryan Adams and Tegan & Sara in Toronto next week for huge conference

One of Toronto's biggest music, arts and tech conferences is happening this month and some massive stars are in the lineup.The 42nd edition of the Departure Festival will showcase over 100 artists from across the city, Canada, and the world from May 6 to 11.Canada's creative industry and guests from around the world will also come together for the Departure Conference, sharing ideas and learning from industry leaders and music legends."The Departure Conference is a true launch pad for emerging talent and a hub for meaningful connections," said Kevin Barton, Executive Producer of Departure, to blogTO."Our goal is to establish Toronto as a global centre for industry collaboration and solidify its reputation as a place where careers get launched."With their conference pass, attendees can access exclusive keynote talks, showcases, networking, special events, and more.Conference speakers announced include celebrity chef and The Bear star Matty Matheson, Grammy...

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39 h. ago En rémission d’un cancer, le chanteur Florent Pagny lance une nouvelle chanson et donne des nouvelles de sa santé

Après avoir combattu un cancer du poumon pendant trois ans, le chanteur français Florent Pagny fait un retour en musique

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41 h. ago Metals & Mining Virtual Investor Conference Agenda Announced for May 6

Company Executives Share Vision and Answer Questions Live at VirtualInvestorConferences.com NEW YORK, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Virtual Investor Conferences, the leading proprietary investor conference series announced the agenda for the Metals & Mining Virtual Investor Conference held May 6-8th. Individual investors, institutional investors, advisors, and analysts are invited to attend. REGISTER HERE It […]

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42 h. ago NEO Battery Materials Appoints Dr. Matthew Dawson, CEO of Elementium Materials, as Senior Scientific Advisor

TORONTO, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NEO Battery Materials Ltd. (“NEO” or the “Company”) (TSXV: NBM) (OTC: NBMFF), a low-cost silicon anode materials developer that enables longer-running, rapid-charging lithium-ion batteries, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Matthew Dawson, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Elementium Materials Inc., to the Company’s Scientific Advisory […]

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44 h. ago France Executes Quick Recovery in Gas Storage After Winter Woes

France added the most natural gas to its inventories compared with other European Union members, marking a quick turnaround for a nation that saw stockpiles plummet this past winter.

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