54 m. ago Rogers Communications reports Q1 profit and revenue up from year ago

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. reported its first-quarter profit grew compared with a year ago as it continued to grow its number of mobile and internet customers. The company says it earned $280 million of 50 cents per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31. The result was up from a profit of $256 […]

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2 h. ago Wabtec Reports First Quarter 2025 Results; Announces Increase in Full

GAAP Diluted Earnings Per Share of $1.88, Up 22.9%; Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share of $2.28, Up 20.6% GAAP Operating Margin at 18.2%; Adjusted Operating Margin Up 1.9 pts to 21.7% Sales Growth of 4.5% to $2.61 billion Returned $141 million to Shareholders via Dividends and Share Repurchases Increasing Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share Mid-Point […]

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2 h. ago IRS turmoil: Leadership churn, worker exodus and threats to groups’ tax

WASHINGTON (AP) — The height of tax season was the height of turmoil at the IRS. The agency shuffled through three acting directors over the course of a week. It’s preparing to lose tens of thousands of workers to layoffs and voluntary retirements. And President Donald Trump is weighing in on which nonprofits should lose […]

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3 h. ago Oil Prices May Fall Further on China Slowdown, IEA Chief Says

Oil prices may decline further this year as new production swells and demand remains capped by China’s faltering growth, the head of the International Energy Agency said.

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3 h. ago N.B. woman tells her story, says it’s ‘getting worse’ with intimate partner violence

Decades after Sarah Sherman was attacked, intimate partner violence cases have only grown in Canada. This is Part 1 in a Global New Brunswick series on IPV in the province.

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4 h. ago ‘Absolutely bonkers’: Bars, restaurants cash in with Canadian NHL teams in playoffs

It was a long seven years for the Ottawa Senators and their fans, having to sit on the sidelines each spring since 2017 when the club last made the playoffs. The absence was felt not just at the Canadian Tire Centre where the Sens play their home games, but also at local restaurants and pubs. […]

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5 h. ago Thales and Michelin Drive Software Revenue Growth With Innovative Simulation Software

Enables Michelin to focus on development of its industry-leading simulation software Helps drive software-led revenue Allows adaptation of deployment options based on application’s technical context or ecosystem MEUDON, France — Thales, the leading global technology and security provider, has today announced it is working in partnership with tyre manufacturer Michelin to protect its Intellectual Property […]

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7 h. ago Former Calgary Stampeders receiver Colton Hunchak joins club's coaching staff

The Calgary Stampeders have rounded out their coaching staff with the addition of Colton Hunchak as special teams and offensive assistant. The Calgary native joins his hometown team’s coaching staff after concluding a five-season Canadian Football League playing career as a receiver, including 50 regular-season games and four playoff contests as a member of the Stampeders. “I’ve known Colton […]

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10 h. ago Metallica frontman James Hetfield among stars at Toronto Maple Leafs playoff game

The Toronto Maple Leafs got a bit of hardcore help rooting them on Tuesday night.Taking on the Ottawa Senators in their second home game of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, a trio of celebrities found themselves in the crowd for the Battle of Ontario matchup.Metallica lead vocalist and guitarist James Hetfield was pictured in a box on the evening, and got a loud cheer from the crowd when shown on the Scotiabank Arena jumbotron midway through the second period.Enter Passion 🔵 @Metallica pic.twitter.com/1lFJxBhPEU— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) April 23, 2025Hetfield and his band are performing at the Rogers Centre this week on April 24th and 26th as part of their M72 World Tour.It's an eighty-leg world tour, with forty cities being visited for two dates each. They began the tour in 2023 and are concluding this fall, having already visited Montreal and Edmonton as their two previous Canadian tour stops.But he wasn't the only big name out cheering the team on.When in Toront...

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10 h. ago Trulioo Reports Record 64% Revenue Increase in APAC as Demand for Global Identity Verification Surges

Rising Cross-Border Transactions Drive Rapid Growth Across Marketplaces and Financial Services Enterprises BANGKOK — Trulioo, an industry-leading identity platform with proven global coverage for person and business verification, today announced a 64% year-over-year revenue increase in the APAC region. The milestone stems from significant growth in verification transactions across industries, including a 37% rise for […]

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14 h. ago Tesla Signals Caution, Says It Will Revisit 2025 Growth Outlook

Tesla Inc. backed away from an earlier view for 2025 sales growth and pledged to revisit its outlook next quarter, a sign that tariffs, an aging vehicle lineup and the backlash against Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk are having an impact on the electric-vehicle maker.

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15 h. ago Tina Knowles’ memoir ’Matriarch’ is Oprah Winfrey’s new book club pick

NEW YORK — Oprah Winfrey’s latest book club pick is a memoir by an old friend and personal hero, Tina Knowles. Winfrey announced Tuesday that she had selected Knowles’ “Matriarch,” which was published this week. Their interview, recorded at a Starbucks in Chicago, can be watched on Winfrey’s YouTube channel. “Some of you might know […]

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17 h. ago Women’s soccer star Almuth Schult says clubs didn’t want to sign a player with kids

As an Olympic gold medalist and Champions League winner, Almuth Schult was one of the top goalkeepers in women’s soccer. She believes her career ended early because clubs were reluctant to sign a player with children. The 34-year-old former Germany goalkeeper announced her retirement in March, three months after her contract ended with the Kansas […]

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18 h. ago Cherry blossoms in Toronto could start their 2025 bloom this week

Cherry blossoms across Toronto could begin their 2025 bloom within the coming week as warmer temperatures and sunny days finally appear here to stay.After a clunky start to spring, with snowstorms surprising Toronto residents well into March and cold snaps stalling the growth of plant life in the city, the warmer weather appears to truly be here to stay. Finally.For many in the city, that means populating your social calendar with open-air concerts and patio cocktail plans, but it also marks the return of one of Toronto's most spectacular natural sights: the annual cherry blossom bloom at High Park.While it can be tricky to time your trips out just right so that you catch the blossoms in peak form, Toronto's resident cherry blossom expert, Sakura Steve, has his finger on the pulse, keeping sakura enthusiasts informed with comprehensive updates on their development.According to his latest observations, the bloom may just be upon us sooner rather than later.After chi...

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19 h. ago Downtown Edmonton's Manulife Place gets a new name with new tenant

Downtown Edmonton’s iconic 36-storey Manulife Place, located at 10180 101 St., will be renamed National Bank Centre to honour the bank’s growing presence in the building, as the recently acquired Canadian Western Bank moves in. “This move is a testament to Edmonton’s significance in our growth strategy, and our presence in Western Canada as we […]

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19 h. ago 'That game was drunk': Hockey world reacts to Kings 6, Oilers 5

The Edmonton Oilers came back from a four goal deficit to tie the Los Angeles Kings at five, only to lose in the last minute of Game One of their Stanley Cup playoff series. Social media was on-fire about the game. Here are some of the highlights: Hockey commentator Paul Bissonnette @BizNasty2point0 We’re just supposed […]

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20 h. ago Canada, U.S. stock markets rally as economic uncertainty persists

The only prediction many Wall Street strategists are willing to make is that financial markets will continue to jerk up and down as hopes rise and fall over Trump's trade policies.

Economics

20 h. ago Insurity’s Excellence in Insurance Conference to Equip P&C Leaders with Strategies to Navigate Market Complexity and Drive Growth

Insurity will host insurance experts across leading insurance companies and MGAs to explore how to overcome industry challenges and leverage technology for a competitive advantage HARTFORD, Conn. — Insurity, the leading provider of cloud-based software for property and casualty insurers, brokers, and MGAs, today announced that registration is now open for its annual conference, Excellence […]

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21 h. ago IMF cuts global growth forecast by 0.5% amid U.S. tariffs: ‘New era’

The IMF said that the global economy will grow just 2.8 per cent this year, down from its forecast in January of 3.3 per cent, according to its latest World Economic Outlook.

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22 h. ago Dentalcorp Announces Annual General and Special Meeting Details

TORONTO — dentalcorp Holdings Ltd. (“Dentalcorp” or the “Company”) (TSX: DNTL), Canada’s largest and one of North America’s fastest growing networks of dental practices, announced that it will host its Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) on May 22, 2025. ANNUAL GENERAL AND SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS Dentalcorp will hold its Annual […]

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