22 m. ago Premium Global Income Split Corp. Announces Overnight Offering

Not for distribution to U.S. newswire services or for dissemination in the United States. TORONTO, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (TSX: PGIC; PGIC.PR.A) – Premium Global Income Split Corp. (the “Fund”) is pleased to announce it is undertaking an overnight treasury offering of Preferred Shares and Class A Shares. The sales period for the […]

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28 m. ago Gunmen open fire on tourists, killing over 20 people at Kashmir resort

Two senior police officers said at least four gunmen, whom they described as militants, fired at dozens of tourists from close range.

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96 m. 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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2 h. ago Beauty Buzz: The 3 best beauty products we tried this week from SkinCeuticals, Victoria Beckham and E.l.f.

Here are the 3 best beauty products we tried this week

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2 h. ago Restaurant review: Jay Nok brings modern Thai cuisine to Olympic Village

Son of Sala Thai restaurant owners opened a modern Thai restaurant in Vancouver last month

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2 h. ago Is the Chanel 25 the buzziest handbag of the year? Social media seems to say so

Will you be checking out this trending new style? 

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3 h. ago How being mistaken for a celebrity's sister helped a Toronto woman find love

For Toronto-based photographer Whitney Heard, a bizarre case of mistaken identity led to unexpected attention, and eventually, a relationship that changed her life.It all began in 2017, when Whitney, who shares a name with Amber Heard's actual sister, started receiving fan mail intended for the actress.At first, it was innocent enough, but as the highly publicized defamation trial between Amber Heard and her ex-husband Johnny Depp unfolded from April 11 to June 1, 2022, things took a bit of a turn, and Whitney found herself at the centre of an online storm."I started getting spam emails, DMs, comments, and even phone calls," Heard told blogTO back in 2022. "I had to turn off my work phone."Despite repeatedly posting that she wasn’t related to Amber Heard, nor did she even have a sister, the Internet wouldn't let up. However, just a few years later, something unexpectedly beautiful came out of it all. Three years ago, Whitney was featured i...

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4 h. ago S&P/TSX composite up more than 300 points, U.S. stock markets also post gains

Canada’s main stock index was up more than 300 points in late-morning trading, helped by gains in the energy and base metal sectors, while U.S. stock markets also climbed higher. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 323.93 points at 24,332.79. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 827.58 points at 38,997.99. The […]

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4 h. ago Federal report offers dystopian outlook on what Canada will become by 2040

In a future Canada imagined by the federal government's policy researchers, the dream of building a better life through hard work and education is all but dead.A new foresight report warns that by 2040, upward social mobility could become a relic of the past, with wealth and opportunity increasingly inherited rather than earned.The scenario outlines a country where rising inequality, inaccessible housing, and a broken promise of meritocracy leave younger generations disillusioned, disconnected, and doubtful that effort alone can improve their lives.According to the report released in early 2025 by Policy Horizons Canada — the Government of Canada's in-house think tank that has a mandate to "empower" the federal government with "a future-oriented mindset and outlook to strengthen decision making" — six shifts are driving this decline, based on the trajectory the country is currently following."Society increasingly resembles an aristocracy&...

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5 h. ago This new cafe is introducing mochi doughnuts, Vietnamese egg coffee to Ottawa

Chewy, deep-fried and shaped like bracelets, the donuts come in flavours like ube, matcha and black sesame — and pair well with frothy coffee.

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5 h. ago This new café is introducing mochi doughnuts, Vietnamese egg coffee to Ottawa

Chewy, deep-fried and shaped like bracelets, the donuts come in flavours like ube, matcha and black sesame — and pair well with frothy coffee.

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5 h. ago Pampa Metals and Rugby Resources Enter Into Definitive Agreement

Vancouver, British Columbia, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pampa Metals Corp. (“Pampa Metals”) (CSE:PM / FSE:FIR / OTCQB:PMMCF) and Rugby Resources Ltd. (“Rugby”) (TSXV:RUG) are pleased to advise that they have entered into a definitive arrangement agreement (the “Arrangement Agreement”) providing for, among other matters, the acquisition by Pampa Metals of 100% of the […]

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6 h. ago Discover Monarch Condos at Cooper’s Crossing – Airdrie’s First Premium Condo Offering

The highly anticipated show homes are now open, with 50 per cent of homes already sold AIRDRIE, Alberta, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Homebuyers can now experience a new standard of condo living in Airdrie as Vesta Properties (Vesta) opens two fully furnished show homes for Monarch condos (Monarch) in Cooper’s Crossing. As the […]

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6 h. ago FUTURE FLAMES: Five Wranglers under pressure to perform in AHL playoffs

The Calgary Wranglers face Coachella Valley in the first round of AHL playoffs. Which of the Baby Flames will we be watching most closely?

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6 h. ago Silver Lining Spied for Africa’s Gold Exporters, Oil Importers

Surging gold and the slide in oil prices are offering some African countries a rare boost, as the region copes with the fallout from President Donald Trump’s trade war and freeze on US aid.

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6 h. ago Walter Frankenstein, who survived Holocaust by hiding in Berlin, dies at 100

BERLIN — Walter Frankenstein, who survived the Holocaust by hiding in Berlin with his wife and infant children and spent his later years educating young people to keep the events alive in memory, has died. He was 100. Klaus Hillenbrand, a close friend who wrote a book about Frankenstein, confirmed the death on Tuesday. He […]

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6 h. ago Gardenstead Launches as the First Social Media Platform Just for Gardeners

Free Gardening App Now Available on iOS and Android TORONTO — Gardeners around the world have a new digital home. Gardenstead, the first-ever social platform built just for gardeners, is now available for free on the Apple App Store and Google Play—offering a new digital home for a fast-growing global community rooted in wellness, sustainability, […]

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7 h. ago Liberty Gold Closes C$23 Million Bought Deal Public Offering

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Liberty Gold Corp. (TSX:LGD; OTCQX: LGDTF) (“Liberty Gold” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced “bought deal” public offering of 69,699,200 units of […]

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7 h. ago Capital Power Announces Closing of $667 Million Offering of Common Shares

EDMONTON, Alberta, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Capital Power Corporation (TSX: CPX) (“Capital Power” or the “Company”) announced today that it has completed its previously announced bought deal offering of 11,902,500 common shares of Capital Power (“Common Shares”), which included 1,552,500 Common Shares issued pursuant to the full exercise of the over-allotment option, at […]

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7 h. ago There's a secret hack for getting Toronto Maple Leafs playoffs tickets for cheap

Any Toronto Maple Leafs fan who lives close enough to Scotiabank Arena has probably complained at least once in their lifetime about the high ticket prices, particularly in the playoffs.Looking at the resale market for playoff tickets for this year, whether you were looking to see the team in Toronto or Ottawa, you couldn't get in for a price cheaper than at least $300 or so.But if you are willing to be a little bit patient, things might just swing in your favour — and save you a few bucks toward finding your way into the building.During Sunday night's Game 1 against the Ottawa Senators, prices showed for as little as $151 on StubHub in the minutes after puck drop during the opening frame.If you waited until the end of the first period, the cheapest price for a standing room ticket in the upper deck had gone down to $85 at 7:48 p.m. By 8:14 p.m., those same tickets had dropped to $83, and at 8:18 p.m., they'd been put up at $67, perhaps uncanny ...

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