3 h. ago Burgundy Diamond Mines, André Messika Ltd. and Crossworks Manufacturing Ltd. forge strategic global partnership

CALGARY, Alberta, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Burgundy Diamond Mines Ltd. (“Burgundy”), André Messika Ltd. (“Messika”) and Crossworks Manufacturing Ltd. (“Crossworks”), are proud to announce a landmark strategic global partnership to bring Burgundy’s extraordinary collection of fancy yellow diamonds to the world’s most prestigious jewellery maisons. Under the terms of the collaboration, Crossworks will […]

Economics

4 h. ago Vancouver dance studio rallies after Lapu Lapu Day festival tragedy

Movement and music can be a road to healing, says dance studio owner who learned to feel joy again through dance after experiencing overwhelming grief.

Culture

4 h. ago LaGrange denies Opposition accusations of Bill 55 hospital privatization

Opposition New Democrats said Thursday the Alberta government’s Bill 55 opens the door for private ownership of hospitals, something the government denies, stating such accusations amount to “empty fearmongering.” The Health Statutes Amendment Act was introduced in the legislature last week and proposes hundreds of changes across its 332 pages of text. Opposition health critic […]

Politics

4 h. ago Could trade war curtail B.C. fans visiting Blue Jays series in Seattle this weekend?

Mariners rep admits that “we’ve heard anecdotally that less fans are making the trip from Canada this year"

Economics

4 h. ago Is the trade war stopping B.C. fans from seeing the Blue Jays in Seattle this weekend?

Mariners rep admits that “we’ve heard anecdotally that less fans are making the trip from Canada this year"

Economics

4 h. ago Blue Jays fans send ‘a message’ with their money and boycott Seattle games

On Tuesday, Denny Heck, the lieutenant-governor of Washington, said his office had received information that reservations for the weekend were down by half.

Sport

5 h. ago Oilsands giant CNRL pays down debt, trims 2025 capital budget amid Trump

Despite uncertainty weighing on oil prices, CNRL and its peers helped Alberta break another seasonal oil production record

Economics

5 h. ago Opinion: Helping those with heart failure centres on one word – hope

Opinion: In 2022, more than 137,000 B.C. residents were living with diagnosed heart failure, up 20 per cent from just five years earlier. There is hope — in new research and policies

Culture

5 h. ago Tech company exploring how AI can translate pet sounds into words

Want to understand why your canine companion is barking? Feel like you’re missing out when your feline friend begins to meow? A Chinese tech company is hoping that artificial intelligence can help decipher dog and cat sounds and turn those sounds into human language. A patent was filed by Baidu, the owner of China’s largest […]

Economics

5 h. ago Hastings Racing Club helps parlay casual fans into full fledged owners

Netflix’ series on Horse Racing may have sparked interest in the sport, but the trick is to convert once-a-year racegoers into permanent fans

Sport

6 h. ago Les Rangers se sont jetés sur Sullivan comme un lion sur sa proie

Le club newyorkais a présenté son nouvel entraîneur-chef aux médias.

Transport

6 h. ago Golf great John Daly has fans worried after latest health update

'I’m like Lazarus: I keep coming back from the dead ... Waking up is a win for me.'

Sport

6 h. ago Fanshawe College plans 35% staffing cut ahead of projected enrolment plunge

Fanshawe College is slashing 400 full-time employees positions – 35 per cent of its workforce – in the wake of a projected cumulative deficit of $95 million by March 2027.

Sport

7 h. ago Tim Hortons parent Restaurant Brands sees weaker spending as consumer confidence dips

TORONTO — A dip in consumer confidence and broader uncertainty in the economy helped drive down first-quarter profits at Restaurant Brands International Inc., its chief executive said. “Through the first few months of 2025, we’ve been navigating a highly dynamic macro backdrop, one that’s evolving differently across each of our key markets,” Josh Kobza told […]

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9 h. ago Why Calgary Flames fans should be rooting for the Toronto Maple Leafs in Round 2

If the Toronto Maple Leafs can knock off the Florida Panthers, the Flames will pick at No. 22 in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft

Sport

10 h. ago Here are all the new discounts you can get in Ontario with your Presto card

Presto has just announced a new crop of discounts that cardholders in Ontario can cash in on.A Presto card is an essential element for getting around Toronto and the GTA, but its benefits extend far beyond helping you pay your fare. There are a slew of perks and discounts that you can access with your card to sweeten the deal, with new ones dropping regularly.As it happens, Presto has just announced a crop of brand-new, limited-time offers for cardholders in the month of May, so that you can get outside and explore the city and surrounding areas all month long.TorontoAFC TorontoCheer on Toronto's own professional women's soccer (or football, if you prefer) club with 15 per cent off merchandise and general admission tickets up until October 18 when you use the code PRESTO15.CN TowerFrom now until June 19, you can score 15 per cent off admission and 15 per cent off merchandise at the shop when you show your card.Daydream AdventuresThis immersive art escape room is among t...

Transport

11 h. ago Diageo named Official Spirits Supporter in North, Central and South America for FIFA World Cup 26™

Global spirits leader will become a Tournament Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 26™ and activate top consumer brands, including Casamigos, Don Julio, Buchanan’s, Johnnie Walker and Smirnoff Together FIFA and Diageo will deliver unique fan-focused activations Diageo and FIFA will promote responsible consumption and celebration throughout the tournament’s 16 Host Cities NEW YORK — […]

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11 h. ago Big Brothers Big Sisters to expand programs to increase mentorship

The $466,000 in funding will help BBBS Centre Wellington expand its mentorship program over a three-year period, creating up to 30 new mentor-mentee matches each year.

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11 h. ago ‘This is incredible’: Toronto fans overjoyed after Maple Leafs take 2

Mitch Marner played the hero for the Maple Leafs as he scored the winner in the third period, giving Toronto a 4-3 win over the Florida Panthers, along with a 2-0 series lead.

Sport

12 h. ago Everything you need to know about Canada's Wonderland for 2025 season

The 2025 season has arrived at Canada's Wonderland, and there are plenty of changes at the park that people should be aware of before visiting this year.During the 2025 off-season, there have been several changes to Wonderland's lineup of attractions, new food, and even a lawsuit filed against the park.Here's everything you need to know before visiting Canada's Wonderland in 2025:New flagship attractionThe enormous new AlpenFury launch coaster will soon become Canada's longest, tallest, and fastest, hurtling riders on a kilometre-long track with an impressive nine inversions — more than any other coaster in North America — that will top out at thrilling speeds of 115 km/h.The ride is not ready as of opening day, May 8, but Wonderland assures guests that AlpenFury will open this spring.Demolished and reconstructed ridesTwo fan favourites are noticeably absent from Wonderland as of opening day.A Wonderland spokesperson confirmed to b...

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