52 m. ago Ontario set to expand powers for new developments to bypass planning process

As part of a bill set to be tabled next week, the government will allow the Ministry of Infrastructure to issue Minister’s Zoning Orders for some developments.

Sport

1 hour ago X restricts access to jailed Istanbul mayor’s account after Turkey’s request

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Access to jailed Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu ‘s social media account on X has been blocked in Turkey, officials and reports said Thursday, the latest move against a key rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. According to Engelli Web, a website that that tracks and reports internet censorship in Turkey, X […]

Economics

2 h. ago Quectel, Giesecke+Devrient and Vodafone IoT collaborate to drive iSIM adoption in 2025

BELGRADE, Serbia — Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, is collaborating with companies across the integrated SIM (iSIM) value chain to simplify and accelerate iSIM adoption. Quectel, together with Giesecke + Devrient (G+D) and Vodafone IoT, have collaborated to streamline iSIM processes, create more tightly integrated market offerings and accelerate iSIM adoption in […]

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4 h. ago Takeda Announces FY2024 Full Year Results and FY2025 Outlook Reflecting Growth & Launch Products Momentum, Strong Cash Flow Generation and Late

Core Revenue Growth of 7.4% at Actual Exchange Rates (AER), + 2.8% at Constant Exchange Rate (CER) in FY2024 Core Operating Profit Growth of 4.9% at CER with Efficiency Program Driving Cost Savings Up to Six New Molecular Entities in Phase 3 Development in FY2025 with Three Phase 3 Data Readouts Recently Completed or Anticipated […]

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4 h. ago Trump Aid Cut Threatens Africa’s Growth, AfDB Candidate Warns

US President Donald Trump’s plan to cut hundreds of millions of dollars of funding to the African Development Bank will hit growth on the continent, said Samuel Maimbo, a candidate to take over the leadership of the lender.

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8 h. ago Venezuela denies opposition members left country during rescue operation

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s government on Wednesday acknowledged for the first time that members of the country’s opposition left the Argentine diplomatic compound where they had sheltered for over a year, but it denied that their arrival to the United States occurred under an international rescue operation as characterized by the political faction and the […]

Politics

10 h. ago Carney, premiers to meet in June to focus on ‘immediate trade pressures’

'That means launching big nation-building projects, removing internal trade barriers and building one Canadian economy,' Carney wrote

Economics

10 h. ago American Hotel Income Properties REIT LP to Host First Quarter 2025 Results Conference Call on May 15, 2025

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — American Hotel Income Properties REIT LP (“AHIP”, “the Company”) (TSX: HOT.UN, TSX: HOT.U, TSX: HOT.DB.V) announces today that it intends to release its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 after market close on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Interested parties are invited to participate […]

Culture

11 h. ago Bell: Smith slams 'willfully blind' and 'ignorant' critics of Alberta

"They haven't been paying attention. They haven't developed any empathy for what Alberta has gone through,' says Premier Danielle Smith, of those not seeing Alberta's beefs against Liberal Ottawa

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11 h. ago Edmonton home sales and inventory climb with spring temperatures

Spring has sprung in Edmonton’s real estate market with a flood of new listings cropping up over April. But consecutive months of strong sales and few listings continue to put upward pressure on prices in all categories. The Realtors Association of Edmonton’s (RAE) April housing update, released Friday, shows continued strong sales activity, increases in […]

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11 h. ago Toronto District School Board says it got ransom demand over stolen student data

Canada’s largest school board says it has received a ransom demand over student data that was stolen last December, even though the company behind the affected software paid a ransom in hopes of securing that information. The Toronto District School Board said in a letter to parents and caregivers Wednesday that it recently learned the […]

Society

12 h. ago Osisko Development Announces Results of Shareholders’ Meeting

MONTREAL, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Osisko Development Corp. (NYSE: ODV, TSXV: ODV) (“Osisko Development” or the “Company“) announces the results of its annual and special meeting of shareholders of the Company (the “Meeting“) held on May 7, 2025. A total of 80,489,188 common shares were voted at the Meeting, representing approximately 58.9% of […]

Sport

13 h. ago Media Advisory: MADD Canada’s Constable Heidi Stevenson’s Watch Awards Honour Nova Scotia Police Officers for Their Road Safety Efforts

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nova Scotia police officers will be recognized at the 2025 MADD Canada’s Constable Heidi Stevenson’s Watch Award ceremony for their outstanding commitment to removing impaired drivers from the province’s roads, waterways, and trails. Media are invited to attend the awards ceremony. Interviews with guests and award […]

Events

14 h. ago SSA Marine Achieves Sustainability Milestone with Deployment of 100% Zero

Marine terminal operator transitions 44-unit forklift fleet at international fruit terminal to battery-electric powered LOS ANGELES — SSA Marine, one of the world’s leading independent marine terminal operators, announced today that it has completed the transition of its fleet of 44 small-capacity and heavy duty forklifts at Berth 55 at the Port of Los Angeles […]

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14 h. ago Woman awarded $55K by tribunal after being compared to Darth Vader

The woman, Lorna Rooke, was compared to the 'Star Wars' villain in an internet personality indicator test filled out by her colleague.

Economics

15 h. ago Ontario city is hosting Canada's biggest celebration of cheese this month

Canada's largest celebration of cheese returns to this Ontario city after eight years. The Great Canadian Cheese Festival will be in Kingston this month, and over 100 Canadian dairy producers will be there.Mark your calendars for May 24 and 25. The country's largest celebration of the beloved diary creation will take over Fort Henry for a weekend of cheesy fun."When you buy Canadian cheese, you invest in our communities," said Patricia McDermott, owner of Agrarian Market in Prince Edward County and executive director of the festival, in a press release."This support means everything. I know what it’s like to be on the receiving end of community support as a small business owner in Canada. Buying Canadian cheese encourages innovation, supports farm families and keeps our dairy sector strong. That's what the Great Canadian Cheese Festival is all about."What to expectMore than 100 Canadian dairy producers and artisans from coast to coast will ...

Culture

16 h. ago Reinbacher a «trop de talent pour que ça ne fonctionne pas», selon Pascal Vincent

Grand cas est fait du brio de Logan Mailloux dans les séries de la Ligue américaine. Pendant ce temps, David Reinbacher est un peu dans l’ombre.

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17 h. ago Hudson’s Bay insiders not bidding on business, assets or leases: court documents

A new court filing says several bids have been received for Hudson’s Bay assets, but no offers have come from company insiders. An affidavit from Jennifer Bewley, chief financial officer of the retailer’s parent company, indicates no insiders submitted a bid for the business or its assets by the April 30 deadline. The Bankruptcy and […]

Economics

17 h. ago Calgary's Cenovus laying off an undisclosed number of employees

The news comes as Cenovus experienced a drop in profit in the fourth quarter of 2024 due to weaker market conditions.

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18 h. ago First West hires 26 student interns across Canada despite high youth unemployment

LANGLEY, B.C., May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — B.C.-based financial institution First West Credit Union has announced today its continued commitment to local communities by providing young Canadians with employment opportunities.  Twenty-six post-secondary students seeking to gain experience in business, finance, human resources and technology have been placed in paid summer positions across First West, […]

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