34 m. ago Shocking details revealed in case of B.C. woman guilty of human trafficking

Court documents have revealed shocking details in the case of a B.C. woman who pleaded guilty to more than a dozen charges in a human trafficking operaiton.

Sport

55 m. ago Arkansas bans pharmacy benefit managers from owning pharmacies in state

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed legislation Wednesday prohibiting pharmacy benefit managers from owning or operating pharmacies, becoming the first state to enact such a restriction. The measure comes as other states are considering restrictions on pharmacy benefit managers, which run prescription drug coverage for big clients that include health […]

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68 m. ago Inside the Mike de Jong insurgency — and how he can win as an independent

Vaughn Palmer: With less than two weeks to go, the race in Abbotsford is closer than the Conservative operatives imagined when they froze out de Jong

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2 h. ago Suspect urged to surrender to police after targeted TMU car attack

Ryan Petroff, 23, wanted for slew of charges including dangerous operation of motor vehicle causing bodily harm, assault with weapon

Events

3 h. ago Q+A: With politicians driving London's bus system, what happens now?

The new and councillor-run London Transit Commission (LTC) held its first meeting Wednesday, focused on staff bringing the seven politicians up to speed on operations and budgets.

Politics

3 h. ago SmartStop Self Storage REIT Announces the Date of Its First Quarter 2025 Earnings Release, Conference Call and Webcast

LADERA RANCH, Calif. — SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop”) (NYSE:SMA), an internally managed real estate investment trust and a premier owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the United States and Canada, announced today that it will release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, after market close on Wednesday, […]

Culture

6 h. ago New Orleans Pelicans tap Joe Dumars to lead basketball operations

The New Orleans Pelicans have hired Joe Dumars — a former NBA champion as both a player and an executive with the Detroit Pistons — as their executive vice president of basketball operations. Dumars, 61, takes over for David Griffin, who was fired on Monday after a six-year stint that coincided with the drafting of […]

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12 h. ago Gildan Activewear to Issue First Quarter 2025 Earnings Release on April 29, 2025

MONTREAL, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL; TSX and NYSE) will report its first quarter 2025 financial and operating results on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. A press release will be issued after markets close, and a conference call is scheduled on that same day at 5:00 PM ET to discuss the […]

Culture

14 h. ago DIAGNOS announces major advances in Cybersecurity certification by the Cyber Defense Operations Center (COCD) for its CARA System application

BROSSARD, Quebec, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Diagnos Inc. (“DIAGNOS” or the “Corporation”) (TSX Venture: ADK, OTCQB: DGNOF, FWB: 4D4A), a pioneer in early detection of certain ophthalmic health issues using advanced technology based on Artificial Intelligence (AI), announces major advances in Cybersecurity certification by the Cyber Defense Operations Center (COCD) for its CARA […]

Events

22 h. ago UK Grid Warns Record Low Power Use to Test Network This Summer

The UK’s electricity grid operator is warning that power demand could reach record low levels this summer when solar generation overwhelms the grid.

Sport

25 h. ago SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. Opens 40th Canadian Location With Self

LADERA RANCH, Calif. — SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop”) (NYSE:SMA), an internally managed real estate investment trust and a premier owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the United States and Canada, is pleased to announce the acquisition of its 40th Canadian location with a state-of-the-art facility in Kelowna, British Columbia. Located at 948 […]

Culture

28 h. ago Slate Grocery REIT to Release First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

TORONTO — Slate Grocery REIT (TSX: SGR.U) (TSX: SGR.UN) (the “REIT”), an owner and operator of U.S. grocery-anchored real estate, announced today that it will be releasing its first quarter 2025 financial results before market hours on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Senior management will host a live conference call at 9:00 am ET on Tuesday, […]

Culture

28 h. ago Toronto businesses anticipate having to cut staff and freeze hiring due to tariffs

As much as we may want to avoid the subject, tariff talk continues to dominate the news cycle, with residents understandably confused about what's being taxed, from where, when, and how much — details that have changed multiple times at the whim of U.S. President Trump.As the levies persist, some cities will see greater impacts than others, as will some industries, though hardly any corner of the economy is immune. At a local level, the City of Toronto has launched an action plan that includes deferring industrial property taxes and a campaign urging residents to shop within their community rather than supporting American brands.Still, independent businesses are staring down the barrel of higher operating costs, logistical tribulations and more that, many say, will lead to even fewer jobs being available in the city when unemployment has risen to a brutal 8.7 per cent.Out of more than 500 small businesses that expressed their fears on th...

Economics

30 h. ago First West Credit Union closed a $150 million senior deposit note offering with a final order book of $615 million

LANGLEY, British Columbia, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First West Credit Union (“First West”) a leading Canadian financial co-operative, announced that it closed its offering (the “Offering”) of $150 million aggregate principal amount of fixed rate senior deposit notes due on March 24, 2027 (the “Notes”). The Notes are unsecured and bear a fixed […]

Economics

31 h. ago Via Rail is hiring in Ontario and the jobs come with awesome perks

If the conventional desk job isn't for you, then maybe something a little more travel-centric is up your alley. Via Rail is hiring for a variety of roles right now, whether you'd like to work onboard or behind the scenes. The best part? The perks and benefits are pretty great.Via Rail has a handful of job pillars, which include customer service, mechanical maintenance, transport, and professional/management positions.Some of the most recent postings for jobs at Via Rail you can apply to now are:General workersSpecialist, Quality System & Maintenance programElectrician- HVACDiesel engine mechanicSpecialist director of Initiatives, Safety and Railway OperationsOn-train service attendantStudent locomotive engineer – conductorApplying is easy peasy. All you need to do is select the position you're interested in, create a profile, and fill out the application.Each job posting includes all the requirements and responsibilities, aka everything you need to know before you take the...

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34 h. ago Canadian North Resources Inc. Reports Operational and Financial Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2024

2024 Operational and Project Highlights: Completed and filed the new National Instrument 43-101 Technical Report that defines the large and high-grade Mineral Resources at the 100% owned Ferguson Lake Project (Table 1). 80% of the Indicated Mineral Resource is Open Pit, which provides a solid Mineral Resource base for the initial development of a potential […]

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34 h. ago Venture Global Commences Commercial Operations at Calcasieu Pass

ARLINGTON, Va. — Today, Venture Global announced the commercial operation date for its inaugural LNG export project – Calcasieu Pass – and the commencement of the sale of low-cost, U.S. LNG to the project’s long-term customers. Calcasieu Pass has reached this milestone in just 68 months from the final investment decision on the project, making […]

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36 h. ago Ascot Provides an Update on Mine Development & Restart of Operations

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ascot Resources Ltd. (TSX: AOT; OTCQX: AOTVF) (“Ascot” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide an update of its activities related to the restart of operations at the Premier Gold Project (“PGP” or the “Project”), located on Nisga’a Nation Treaty Lands in the prolific Golden Triangle […]

Sport

36 h. ago EnergySolutions Secures U.S. Department of Navy Contracts to Support the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP)

SALT LAKE CITY, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EnergySolutions, a leading provider of nuclear services headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, is pleased to announce the award of two new U.S. Navy Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts to support waste management operations across multiple Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP) sites. These contracts will […]

Events

37 h. ago NEUPATH APPOINTS STEPHEN LEMIEUX AS PRESIDENT TO DRIVE NEXT PHASE OF STRATEGIC GROWTH

New role strengthens executive team’s ability to leverage operational turnaround, improved cash flow and recently secured credit facility to accelerate growth Mr. Lemieux’s financial expertise, M&A experience and knowledge of NeuPath operations will enable him to contribute effectively from the outset TORONTO — NeuPath Health Inc. (TSXV:NPTH), (“NeuPath” or the “Company”), owner and operator of […]

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