1 hour ago Presidio Investors is Pleased to Announce the Addition of Christian Schütte as Its Newest Operating Partner

AUSTIN, Texas — Christian brings more than 20 years of global experience in investment banking, private equity, and operational leadership, with a proven track record of driving transformational growth across industries. Christian began his career at J.P. Morgan in New York and London, where he worked in the M&A and Corporate Finance teams. He later […]

Culture

3 h. ago Foreign student asylum claims hit record high in 2024, set to grow in 2025

The claims are rising, even as Ottawa cuts the number of study permits it issues, with Prime Minister Mark Carney pledging to return Canadian immigration to 'sustainable levels.'

Sport

4 h. ago What to know about food poisoning illnesses caused by listeria

A listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat sandwiches and snacks has sickened at least 10 people in the U.S., and a producer is voluntarily recalling dozens of products sold to retail stores, hospitals, hotels, airports and airlines, federal officials said. The products were made by Fresh & Ready Foods LLC and were sold in Arizona, California, […]

Events

4 h. ago Bell launches campaign calling on feds to reverse wholesale fibre policy

The company has launched a new campaign called Build, Connect and Grow Canada

Events

5 h. ago World Market partners with Affirm to offer new, flexible payment option in

ALAMEDA, Calif. — World Market, a national specialty retailer known for stylish, quality furniture and home decor, thoughtful gifts, and one of the largest assortments of candy and international food favorites, has partnered with Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM), the payment network that empowers consumers and helps merchants drive growth, to offer shoppers a smarter, more transparent […]

Economics

6 h. ago First Pacific to Present at the dbVIC – Deutsche Bank ADR Virtual Investor Conference May 15th

Company invites individual and institutional investors, as well as advisors and analysts, to attend online at VirtualInvestorConferences.com HONG KONG, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Pacific Company Limited (Hong Kong: 00142, ADR: FPAFY) based in Hong Kong and focused on domestic defensive businesses in the fast-growing region of Southeast Asia, today announced that Associate Director […]

Culture

6 h. ago Consumer Confidence Rises in Canada After Carney’s Election Win

Canadians are growing more optimistic about the economy, as the conclusion of a national election relieves some anxiety around the country’s direction and US President Donald Trump’s threats.

Politics

6 h. ago TMC Announces $37 Million Strategic Investment to Advance Deep

The financing is led by Michael Hess, Chief Investment Officer of Hess Capital, and Brian Paes-Braga, Managing Partner at SAF Group and Head of SAF Growth It comprises a Registered Direct Offering at $3.00 per share and warrants exercisable at $4.50 per share, with mandatory exercise if shares trade above $7.00 per share for 20 […]

Economics

7 h. ago Food security experts warn Gaza at critical risk of famine if Israel doesn’t end blockade

TEL AVIV, Israel — The Gaza Strip is at critical risk of famine if Israel doesn’t lift its blockade and stop its military campaign, food security experts said in a stark warning on Monday. Outright famine is the mostly likely scenario unless conditions change, according to findings by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, a […]

Events

8 h. ago BOE’s Lombardelli Voted to Cut Rates as ‘Insurance’ Against Trade Wars

Bank of England Deputy Governor Clare Lombardelli said growth in UK wages and services prices is still too high to be consistent with bringing inflation back to the 2% target but she voted to cut interest rates last week to provide “insurance” against the risk of an economic slowdown caused by global trade wars.

Economics

10 h. ago Australia’s Biggest LNG Plant Has to Win Over a New Minister

Australia’s new environment minister faces a tight deadline to familiarize himself with a controversial and long-delayed application to run the nation’s oldest and biggest liquefied natural gas export plant for another four decades.

Politics

12 h. ago ISC Releases Investor Presentation Highlighting A Proven Model for Value Creation

ISC reaffirms its commitment to long-term shareholder value creation and disciplined capital allocation; responds to Plantro’s incorrect and flawed assertions Analysis demonstrates that ISC’s prudent and disciplined approach to growth and capital allocation has served all shareholders well, outperforming the S&P TSX Small Cap Index since the IPO in July 2013 ISC remains focused on […]

Other

14 h. ago Americans Embrace Road Trips as Economic Fears Discourage Flying

Kristin Herman and her partner had been planning a European getaway with stops in Paris and Rome, but with the US economy suddenly wobbling, the couple instead drove to Oregon’s nearby redwood forests and Cannon Beach — even camping some nights to save on hotels.

Transport

23 h. ago 'Very important': Neonatal intensive care among causes Calgarians turn out for in Mother's Day Run, Walk and Wheel

'The reason I started was because the money went towards NICU support, which I think is very necessary,' said longtime participant Lara Vogel

Economics

24 h. ago Five Starbucks shops in Ontario ratify first collective agreements

TORONTO — The United Steelworkers union says workers at five Starbucks locations in Ontario have ratified their first collective agreements. The union says the union-led contracts are a significant milestone in the push for collective bargaining at the coffee giant. Locations include shops in Ajax, Kitchener-Waterloo and Toronto. The company did not immediately respond to […]

Other

24 h. ago Fête des Mères: course aux fleurs et aux plantes dans les pépinières du Québec

Les pépinières, fleuristes, serres et centres du jardin vivent un fort achalandage, dimanche, à l’occasion de la fête des Mères.

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25 h. ago At least 10 people sickened in US listeria outbreak linked to prepared foods

SAN FERNANDO, Calif. (AP) — At least 10 people in the U.S. have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat food products, and a producer is voluntarily recalling several products, federal officials said. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Saturday that federal, state and local officials are investigating the outbreak linked to […]

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27 h. ago Lethbridge Rebels Spring Invitational grows into premier hockey showcase

Top youth hockey talent hits the ice at Lethbridge’s Rebels Spring Invitational, now in its 7th year. The event showcases talent from Alberta and beyond.

Sport

29 h. ago Passenger bus skids off a cliff in Sri Lanka, killing 21 people and injuring 35

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — A passenger bus skidded off a cliff in Sri Lanka’s tea-growing hill country on Sunday, killing 21 people and injuring 35 others, a police spokesman said. The accident occurred in the early hours of Sunday near the town of Kotmale, about 140 kilometres (86 miles) east of Colombo, the capital, […]

Society

30 h. ago For Alberta, the ‘existential threat, it’s from Ottawa,’ Danielle Smith says

Alberta's premier is hell-bent to convince Mark Carney of the need for a process to get pipelines and economic corridors built, to support energy growth

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