4 h. ago Former MLA Karin Kirkpatrick launches new CentreBC party in 'overhaul' for B.C. voters

Kirkpatrick wants to provide voters a centrist alternative to what she says is the left-wing NDP government and the right-wing Conservative opposition

Culture

5 h. ago A look at Laura Loomer, longtime Trump ally criticized for racist posts and Sept. 11 conspiracies

Laura Loomer, a right-wing personality known for her incendiary social media presence, appeared to have been sidelined at points by Donald Trump’s campaign and then by his administration. But she has long had the president’s ear and may have it again, at least for now. In an Oval Office meeting on Wednesday, the conservative activist […]

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6 h. ago Kontrol Technologies Announces Completion of Normal Course Issuer Bid Through Cboe Canada

TORONTO — Kontrol Technologies Corp. ( Cboe CA:KNR) ( OTCQB:KNRLF) ( FSE:1K8) ( “Kontrol” or the “Company”) announces the that it has completed its previously filed Normal Course Issuer Bid (the “NCIB“) program to buy back common shares of Kontrol through the facilities of Cboe Canada (“Cboe Canada”) and/or alternative trading systems. Under the NCIB, […]

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9 h. ago Lawsuit dropped against Quebec teacher, school board over student art posted online

Montreal-area parents filed a lawsuit against the school board and one of its teachers after discovering their children's classroom artwork available for sale online.

Society

10 h. ago Alberta justice minister seeks review after new trial ordered for man convicted of 1987 murder

In a court document filed last week on behalf of Justice Minister Mickey Amery, a lawyer said Arif Virani provided no reasons as to why a new trial is warranted.

Events

11 h. ago John Oliver sued by physician over rant on Medicaid and feces

John Oliver was sued for defamation Wednesday by a physician who claims the HBO host made false statements about him this past year on “Last Week Tonight,” when Oliver went on a rant about the privatization of Medicaid and its scatological effects. The lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of New York, says that Oliver […]

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11 h. ago Trump ordered to pay legal bill of UK firm he sued over Russia dossier

LONDON (AP) — A British judge on Thursday ordered U.S. President Donald Trump to pay more than 625,000 pounds ($820,000) in legal costs to a company he unsuccessfully sued over a dossier alleging he took part in sex acts in Russia. Trump filed a claim in 2022 against Orbis Business Intelligence, a consulting firm founded […]

Economics

12 h. ago With NHL goal record in sight, players talk Ovechkin’s greatness: ‘You can’t teach it’

Every team knows what's coming when the bulldozing Washington Capitals winger with a bullet one-timer sets up in his "office."

Sport

15 h. ago Fewer Americans file for jobless benefits last week as labor market continues to show strength

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell modestly last week, remaining within the same range of recent years. Jobless claim filings fell by 6,000 to 219,000 for the week ending March 29, the Labor Department said Thursday. That’s less than the 226,000 new applications analysts forecast. Weekly applications for jobless benefits are considered a […]

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27 h. ago Domenico Carosa Files Early Warning Report with Respect to Common Shares of Banxa Holdings Inc.

AMSTERDAM, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Domenico Carosa has filed on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.com) an early warning report with respect to Common Shares (the “Shares”) of Banxa Holdings Inc. (the “Issuer” or “Banxa”) disposed and/or acquired by Domenico Carosa. This press release is being made by Mr. Carosa to report a historical disposition and/or acquisitions […]

Transport

29 h. ago Competition Bureau pushes back on Google in market abuse suit

The Competition Bureau pushed back on Google in its ongoing lawsuit over the tech giant’s advertising practices in Canada, accusing the company of seeking to mask its alleged anticompetitive conduct.  In court documents filed Friday, Competition Commissioner Matthew Boswell repeated its previous allegations and said Google’s recent legal response describes an ad market that “ignores […]

Events

31 h. ago RealPage sues California city officials over rental algorithm ban

Real estate software company RealPage filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday against Berkeley, California — the latest city to try to block landlords from using algorithms when deciding rents. Officials in many cities claim the practice is anti-competitive and is driving up the price of housing. Texas-based RealPage said Berkeley’s ordinance, which goes into effect this […]

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36 h. ago 1.6K Ontario students suspended for old vaccination files amid measles outbreak

An Ontario public health unit has ordered the suspension of 1,624 elementary students for out-of-date vaccination records as a measles outbreak in the province continues.

Science

50 h. ago Ottawa Senators close out season series with fourth straight loss to Buffalo Sabres

SABRES 5, SENATORS 2 The Ottawa Senators should be thrilled they’ve seen the last of the Buffalo Sabres. The Senators closed out their season series against the Sabres with a 4-1 loss in front of 16,446 on Thursday night at the Canadian Tire Centre and posted 0-4-0 record against Buffalo this season. Only veteran winger […]

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56 h. ago Hooters files for bankruptcy and here's what that means for Toronto location

U.S.-based restaurant chain Hooters, which is known for its chicken wings and all-female serving staff wearing revealing outfits, has officially filed for bankruptcy protection, and here's what that means for the chain's only Toronto location. On Monday, Hooters of America (HOA) Restaurant Group filed the motion for Chapter 11 protection in the North Texas Bankruptcy Court in Dallas.The company has been facing mounting financial challenges, and as a result, announced that it has entered into a restructuring support agreement to effectuate a sale transaction that will allow for the continued operation of the business under new ownership. The company has reached an agreement with a group of current franchisees, called the Buyer Group, to acquire and operate certain company-owned Hooters locations. The group is comprised of two existing Hooters franchisees, who collectively currently own and operate over 30 per cent of the domestic franchised Hooters locations, including...

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60 h. ago TerraForm Power Press Release Concerning Resolution of Claims Against TerraForm Power and TerraForm Global

NEW YORK, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On January 20, 2025, a lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland (Case Number: 8:18-cv-02523-PX) by Carlos Domenech against TerraForm Power Parent, LLC, formerly TerraForm Power, Inc. (“TERP”), and TerraForm Global Holdco LLC, formerly TerraForm Global, Inc. (“Global”), was resolved. Mr. […]

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61 h. ago Hooters, known for chicken wings and skimpy uniforms, files for bankruptcy

The latest iconic restaurant brand to falter in the face of stubborn inflation and Americans’ fading interest in eating out

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62 h. ago Goldberg & Rosen, P.A. and Kutner Personal Injury File Lawsuit After Sea

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Goldberg & Rosen, P.A. and Kutner Personal Injury have filed a lawsuit on behalf of William Grullon and Sheila Feliciano, whose 18-month-old daughter Vianca suffered a catastrophic brain injury after a 2024 Sea-Doo Switch flipped end-over-end while in use at Black Creek Marina in Clay County, Florida. LAWSUIT FILED: TODDLER SUFFERS CATASTROPHIC […]

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62 h. ago Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Now Open in Markham, ON with Chaudry Chicken Inc.

Texas-Style Barbecue Heats Up in Canada with New Restaurant at 9570 McCowan Rd Markham, ON, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The wait is over, Markham! Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is now open at 9570 McCowan Rd, Unit 003, Markham, ON L3P 8M1, serving up authentic, slow-smoked Texas barbecue. This marks the sixth Dickey’s location for […]

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63 h. ago AttoTude Secures $50M Series B Funding Led by Mayfield to Accelerate Deployment of Revolutionary THz Interconnect Technology

MENLO PARK, Calif. — AttoTude, the pioneer of groundbreaking THz interconnect technology for AI and hyperscale data center applications, today announced it has raised $50 million in Series B funding led by Mayfield, with participation from existing investors Sutter Hill Ventures, Canaan Partners, and Wing Venture Capital. This latest investment brings AttoTude’s total funding to […]

Economics