52 m. ago Philadelphia Flyers radio announcer suspended for lewd comment on air

The on-air gaffe occurred during a television timeout late in the third period of the game against the Sabres

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1 hour ago Snuneymuxw First Nation Expands Gaming Portfolio With Agreement to Acquire Great Canadian Casino Vancouver

SNUNEYMUXW (NANAIMO), British Columbia — Petroglyph Development Group (PDG), a wholly owned corporation of Snuneymuxw First Nation (Snuneymuxw), and Great Canadian Entertainment announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement for PDG to purchase Great Canadian Casino Vancouver, the highly successful entertainment venue in Coquitlam, B.C. “This latest agreement reinforces the strategy we’re […]

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2 h. ago ‘Beyond comprehension’: Maria Shriver derides Trump Kennedy Center renaming

Maria Shriver, JFK's niece, responded to the announcement with a message reiterating her late uncle's love and dedication to the arts, and strongly disapproving of the change.

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2 h. ago Toronto getting North America's first direct flight to country known for beaches

A Montreal-based carrier is gearing up to make history once again with the launch of North America's first direct flight service to a country known for its sunny weather and stunning coastline. On Thursday, Air Transat announced the launch of a new non-stop service between Toronto and Albania's capital, Tirana, which is regarded as one of Europe's sunniest cities, with over 2,500 hours of sun every year. While Tirana is located in the centre of the country and surrounded by mountains, Albania as a whole is known for its picturesque beaches and pristine resorts that offer views of the Ionian Sea. There are currently no direct flight options to Tirana from Toronto, and travelling between the two countries often means having a layover in European cities like Rome, Warsaw, London, or Frankfurt via airlines such as British Airways, Lufthansa, and Air Canada. The new route is part of the airline's summer 2026 program and will operate once weekly st...

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2 h. ago CyberArk Named a Leader in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Integrated Solutions for Identity Security 2025

Unified platform uses AI and automation to accelerate time-intensive workflows, streamline operations and improve threat detection Enables CISOs to consolidate cybersecurity stack, optimizing total cost of ownership NEWTON, Mass. & PETACH TIKVA, Israel — CyberArk (NASDAQ: CYBR), the global leader in identity security, today announced that it has been recognized as a Leader in the […]

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2 h. ago Alaris Equity Partners Income Trust Declares Q4 Distribution

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION IN THE UNITED STATES. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS RESTRICTION MAY CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF UNITED STATES SECURITIES LAW. CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alaris Equity Partners Income Trust (“Alaris” or the “Trust”) (TSX: AD.UN) announces that the Board of Directors of the Trust (the “Board”) has declared a […]

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3 h. ago Cannabix Technologies Launches New Marijuana Breath Test Product Videos as U.S. Cannabis Reclassification Underscores the Urgent Need for Innovative Public Safety Solutions

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Cannabix Technologies Inc. (CSE: BLO) (OTCID: BLOZF) (Frankfurt: 8CT) (the “Company or Cannabix”) developer of marijuana and alcohol breath devices is pleased to announce that it has launched new product videos showcasing the Company’s Marijuana Breath Test (MBT) solution (Figures 1 and 2). These videos highlight […]

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4 h. ago Bitget Teams Up with Google Developer Group ETH Zurich to Accelerate Web3 and AI Skills Among Students

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), is thrilled to announce its annual partnership with Google Developer Group on Campus (GDGoC) ETH Zurich. As part of its educational initiative, Blockchain4Youth, Bitget will support and co-organise several GDG events, including hackathons and workshops, in the coming year. Google […]

Technology

4 h. ago Neurable Raises $35 Million Series A to Accelerate Deployment of Everyday Brain

Funding fuels expansion of Neurable AI as cognitive health becomes the next major category in consumer tech BOSTON — Neurable, the leader in noninvasive brain-computer interface (BCI) technology designed for everyday life, today announced it has closed a $35 million Series A round to accelerate the commercialization of Neurable AI, the company’s patented compact brain-signal […]

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4 h. ago VERSES Closes CAD$2.65 Million Convertible Debenture Unit Financing

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VERSES AI Inc. (CBOE: VERS) (OTCQB: VRSSF) (“VERSES” or the “Company”), a cognitive computing company pioneering next-generation agentic software systems, is pleased to announce that it has closed a non-brokered private placement offering (the “Offering“) of secured convertible debenture units (the “Units“) for gross proceeds of […]

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4 h. ago Profound Medical Corp. Announces Pricing of up to $40 Million Financing Comprised of a $36 Million Registered Direct Offering and a Subsequent $4 Million Private Placement

Financing included participation by healthcare-dedicated investors alongside existing shareholders TORONTO, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Profound Medical Corp. (Nasdaq:PROF; TSX:PRN) (“Profound” or the “Company”) today announced the sale of 5,142,857 common shares at a purchase price of $7.00 per share in a registered direct offering and a planned subsequent private placement in Canada of […]

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5 h. ago Visionary Copper and Gold Mines Inc. Closes Final Tranche of Private Placement Financing

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Visionary Copper and Gold Mines Inc. (the “Company” or “Visionary”) (TSXV: VCG) (OTCQX: VCGMF) is pleased to announce it has closed the second and final tranche of its previously announced non-brokered private placement (see news releases dated October 22, 2025 and December 9, 2025) by issuing […]

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5 h. ago Aduro Clean Technologies Announces Pricing of US$20 Million Underwritten Public Offering

LONDON, Ontario, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aduro Clean Technologies Inc. (“Aduro” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ADUR) (CSE: ACT) (FSE: 9D5), a clean technology company using the power of chemistry to transform lower-value feedstocks, like waste plastics, heavy bitumen, and renewable oils, into resources for the 21st century, today announced the pricing of its […]

Economics

6 h. ago AGF Investments Announces Estimated December Cash Distributions for AGF Investments ETFs for 2025

TORONTO, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AGF Investments Inc. (AGF Investments) today announced the estimated December 2025 cash distributions for the AGF Investments ETFs listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange or Cboe Canada Inc. Unitholders of record of an AGF Investments ETF on December 31, 2025 will receive the actual cash distributions payable in respect of that […]

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7 h. ago Babcock & Wilcox Awarded $40 Million Contract for Advanced Wet Gas Scrubbing Technology at Canadian Petroleum Refinery

AKRON, Ohio — Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) (NYSE: BW) announced today that it has been awarded a $40 million contract to supply advanced low-pressure Wet Gas Scrubbing (WGS) technology for installation at a major petroleum refinery in Canada. This award represents an additional $30 million commitment from the customer, following an initial $10 million order […]

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7 h. ago RecycLiCo Announces Results of 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

Record shareholder voting overwhelmingly supports Board recommendations DELTA, British Columbia, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RecycLiCo Battery Materials Inc. (“RecycLiCo” or the “Company”) (TSX.V: AMY | OTCQB: AMYZF | FSE: ID4), a critical minerals refining and lithium-ion battery upcycling company, is pleased to announce the results of its 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, […]

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9 h. ago China’s 1st underground gas storage facility up and running for 50 years

HARBIN, China, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — China’s longest-serving underground gas storage facility, located in Daqing Oilfield in the northeastern province of Heilongjiang, has seen injection and extraction of over 5 billion cubic meters of natural gas over its 50 years of operation. A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this […]

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11 h. ago Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc: Zimbabwe government amends proposed changes to the royalty and tax regimes

ST HELIER, Jersey, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On December 1, 2025 Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc (“Caledonia” or “the Company”) (NYSE AMERICAN, AIM and VFEX: CMCL) issued an announcement regarding proposed changes to the royalty and tax regimes, as they apply to gold miners, in the Republic of Zimbabwe’s 2026 National Budget. The proposed […]

Politics

11 h. ago Pulsar Helium Closes Major Minnesota Land Position to the West of Topaz Project

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT AND THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS RESTRICTED AND IS NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN, INTO OR FROM AUSTRALIA, JAPAN OR THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA OR TO BE TRANSMITTED, DISTRIBUTED TO, OR SENT BY, ANY NATIONAL OR RESIDENT OR CITIZEN OF ANY SUCH […]

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12 h. ago S3NS Announces SecNumCloud Qualification for PREMI3NS, its Trusted Cloud Offering

PREMI3NS, S3NS’ (pronounced “sense”) trusted cloud offering, has now received ANSSI’s SecNumCloud qualification, meeting the most stringent protection requirements against extraterritorial laws in France and Europe The fruition of the partnership between Thales and Google Cloud enables organizations from the private and public sectors to innovate and transform with one of the broadest ranges of […]

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