54 m. ago Rakovina Therapeutics and Variational AI Strengthen Partnership

Strategic Funding Led by Nimbus Synergies, Backed by Merck GHI, to Accelerate AI-Powered Collaborations VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rakovina Therapeutics Inc. (TSX-V: RKV) (FSE: 7JO), a biopharmaceutical company advancing cancer therapies based on DNA-damage response technologies, proudly reaffirms its strategic partnership with Variational AI. This announcement comes on the heels […]

Culture

56 m. ago Israelis bid farewell to Shiri Bibas and her 2 young sons killed in captivity in Gaza

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Holding flags, orange balloons and signs saying “forgive us,” tens of thousands of Israelis lined highways as the bodies of a mother and her two young sons, killed in captivity in the Gaza Strip, were taken for burial on Wednesday. The plight of the Bibas family has come to embody […]

Events

93 m. ago National Bank reports $997M Q1 profit, up from $922M a year earlier

MONTREAL — National Bank of Canada reported a first-quarter profit of $997 million, up from $922 million a year earlier, helped by strength in its wealth management and financial markets operations. The Montreal-based bank said Wednesday the profit amounted to $2.78 per diluted share for the quarter ended Jan. 31, up from $2.59 per diluted […]

Society

3 h. ago Zymeworks Announces Achievement of $14 Million Milestone from GSK Collaboration

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zymeworks Inc. (Nasdaq: ZYME) a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a diverse pipeline of novel, multifunctional biotherapeutics to improve the standard of care for difficult-to-treat diseases, including cancer, inflammation, and autoimmune disease, today announced achievement of a $14 million cash research milestone from GSK associated with a […]

Economics

4 h. ago ‘Grief Library’ helping N.S. woman’s family, kids cope with her cancer diagnosis

Topics of death and grief can be hard to broach, so a Nova Scotia library is hoping to help people navigate the difficult emotions surrounding loss through books.

Society

13 h. ago John Rustad acknowledges divisions in B.C. Conservative party: 'As a family, you have these issues'

The B.C. Conservatives have seen bubbling internal disputes over party leadership and reconciliation burst into the open in recent days

Culture

13 h. ago UK Climate Adviser’s Carbon Plan Clears Path for Heathrow Growth

The UK’s climate watchdog has released new recommendations for the government’s decarbonization strategy that include higher projections for airline passenger numbers, helping smooth the way for plans to expand London’s Heathrow Airport.

Society

14 h. ago WARMINGTON: Not every day cops accuse someone of assault with a stuffed animal

But at a counter protest against a vigil for Israeli hostages in Gaza a man was handcuffed after allegedly assaulting a woman

Events

15 h. ago Canadian travellers choosing everywhere from Nova Scotia to Vietnam over U.S.

So where are Canadian travellers headed as travel experts notice a shift away from U.S. destinations during this sensitive time in Canada-U.S. relations? According to Flight Centre Canada, it depends on what you’re interested in. The company found 42% of Canadians who are interested in kid-friendly experiences, with a mix of adventure, nature and cultural […]

Other

15 h. ago CRIME SCENE: 2 men charged with kidnapping, Mississauga victim bound

Two men Barrie-area men face charges after a Mississauga man was found bound by his hands and feet. Peel Regional Police said officers received a call last Saturday at about 8 p.m. for a disturbance in the Blackwood Mews-Golden Locust Dr. area of Mississauga. When officers arrived, a 27-year-old man from Mississauga was found bound […]

Events

15 h. ago BC Conservatives having ‘family’ issues but not divided: Rustad

BC Conservative leader John Rustad says the party is having "family" issues ahead of its annual general meeting amid a lack of unity on display in the legislature.

Other

16 h. ago Ontario shifts from Pap to HPV test for cervical cancer screening, but no at

Ontario will replace its main method of cervical cancer screening next week to a more accurate and less frequent test, but the dreaded speculum exam is not in the rear-view yet.

Science

17 h. ago Mom of teen accused of stabbing boy, 6, in Halifax: She’s ‘extremely unwell’

"Elliott did not get the help that she needed and the little boy has suffered needlessly despite our efforts to try and protect the community.”

Other

17 h. ago To Leaders of Canadian First Nations and Federal/Provincial Governments–Fueling the Future with Kitsault Energy

WASHINGTON — In 2013, Dr. Suthanthiran, President/Founder of TeamBest Global Companies, announced his dedicated energy pipeline corridor/export port/terminal to carry all of Canada’s energy products to Kitsault, BC, Canada, a town owned by Suthanthiran, northwest of Prince Rupert, BC. Suthanthiran, a healthcare professional, has devoted over fifty years to cheering, helping, and saving lives daily. […]

Politics

18 h. ago Mayor joins London Public Library board after city council rookie's ouster

Mayor Josh Morgan was appointed on Tuesday to the board overseeing the city-funded London Public Library, filling a spot left open after a meeting-missing city council rookie was turfed.

Other

18 h. ago Seven people, including teens, face charges after violent swarming in Downtown Edmonton

“Sadly, the 32-year-old male is unlikely to recover from his injuries, and he and his family will be managing the life-long impacts of this attack"

Events

18 h. ago B.C. crime news: Alleged arsonist nabbed in New West Tennis Club fire | Kidnapping suspect sought in Duncan | Four arrests in Prince George trafficking investigation

Here's a roundup of crime news from around Metro Vancouver and B.C. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025

Events

19 h. ago Hamilton cops searching landfill site for woman missing since December

Hamilton Police have started a search at a garbage dump, saying officers are looking into the possibility that a woman was killed in an apartment and removed through the building’s trash disposal system. The disappearance of Shalini Singh, 40, who was reported missing on Dec. 10, sparked concerns about her safety and the case was […]

Other

19 h. ago Federal technology staffers resign rather than help Musk and DOGE

WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 20 civil service employees resigned Tuesday from billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, saying they were refusing to use their technical expertise to “dismantle critical public services.” “We swore to serve the American people and uphold our oath to the Constitution across presidential administrations,” the 21 staffers […]

Other

21 h. ago A woman died midway through a flight. A couple had to sit next to the body

'I don't really know how I feel and would like to speak to somebody to make sure I'm all right,' Mitchell Ring said after the incident.

Events