13 h. ago Russia’s Lavrov Digs In on Keeping Control of Zaporizhzhia Plant

Russia hasn’t received a US proposal to give up control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeast Ukraine, and a change to the facility’s ownership isn’t conceivable, said Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

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15 h. ago EDWARDS: Carney’s interventionist philosophy not what Canada needs

As Canadians confront stagnant productivity, geopolitical headwinds, and a deepening housing crisis, policy clarity and economic agility are more essential than ever. Yet instead of bold reform, the Liberal government’s Canada Strong – Fiscal and Costing Plan doubles down on technocratic tactics and moralized market engineering, with little effort for fiscal restraint or reduction of […]

Transport

23 h. ago Who should start in goal for the Edmonton Oilers in Game 4 and why: 9 Things

The Edmonton Oilers literally saved their season with a gut-check victory over Los Angeles on Friday night. But while the win was great, the club has yet to entirely dig themselves out of the deep early hole they excavated for themselves. Yes, Friday was a must-win. But if they do not follow that up with […]

Culture

56 h. ago Carney says he is ‘open’ to electoral reform, takes subtle dig at Trudeau

Trudeau said that not moving forward on electoral reform was one of his 'many regrets'

Politics

60 h. ago Hudson’s Bay is liquidating all of its stores. Here’s what you need to know

Hudson’s Bay has begun liquidating all of its stores after the company filed for creditor protection in March. Here’s how the process is unfolding so far: Which stores are part of the liquidation? All of them. Initially, Hudson’s Bay was liquidating all but six of the 80 locations it has under its Hudson’s Bay banner, […]

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64 h. ago Heineken® Joins Forces with Joe Jonas and Global Influencers to Help Tackle Digital Overload and Get Social ‘Off Socials’

Global superstar Joe Jonas and some of the world’s most-followed content creators joined forces at an exclusive event in New York City last night to demonstrate that connecting in real life is one of the easiest ways to disconnect from the sometimes overwhelming world of social media NEW YORK, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — […]

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66 h. ago BetterAlt and The Vitamin Shoppe Forge Partnership to Broaden Premium Wellness Selection

Ayurvedic wellness company BetterAlt joins forces with The Vitamin Shoppe to introduce five top-selling products to 689 stores nationwide. This partnership connects BetterAlt’s digital-savvy brand with The Vitamin Shoppe’s health-focused customers, widening the availability of quality Ayurvedic wellness products. Photo Courtesy of BetterAlt NEW YORK, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BetterAlt, a fast-growing health […]

Politics

67 h. ago Schneider Electric Advances in Product Environmental Data Transparency

Enabling customers to make better informed sustainability and business decisions. 14 environmental data attributes now covering 70 per cent of product turnover. MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has launched its Environmental Data Program. This initiative, which builds on the legacy Green Premium label, provides […]

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68 h. ago SmartStop Self Storage Expands Digital Capabilities With Mobile App Rollout Across All Locations

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 that its SmartStop Self Storage Mobile App is officially available at all 220 locations across the United States […]

Culture

3 d. ago Canada’s cybersecurity crisis isn’t a lack of talent — it’s a lack of experience

Why the future of our digital safety hinges on building real-world, hands-on cyber skills

Events

3 d. ago Bay workers may not see money in creditor protection case: lawyer

TORONTO — A court appearance from Hudson’s Bay is raising doubts over how much money the faltering retailer will have left for employees after liquidation. The Superior Court of Justice heard arguments Thursday about which law firm should represent the retailer’s past and present employees during proceedings in the retailer’s creditor protection case, before appointing […]

Society

3 d. ago New Digital Platform Offers Comprehensive IP Support to B.C. Businesses

Innovate BC’s new IP Hub is a one-stop-shop for innovators to access tailored education and resources that will help them protect and leverage their intellectual property VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Launched today, Innovate BC’s new IP Hub digital platform supports B.C. entrepreneurs in developing their understanding of intellectual property (IP) […]

Economics

3 d. ago Frank and Oak closing all retail stores including these Toronto locations

If you're looking for a deal on new clothing, this Canadian fashion retailer might be the place to look, given its future.Montreal-based Frank and Oak is closing all 14 of its retail stores in Ontario, Quebec, and BC and selling its intellectual property, according to new court documents. The news comes just three months after Frank and Oak filed for creditor protection with around $71 million in debt.In a document posted online, Frank and Oak's parent company, UGC Canada Holdings Inc., stated that on April 15, the Superior Court of Quebec approved a motion for the sale of certain assets, an authorization to proceed with the liquidation process, and other orders. Now, UGC Canada Holdings Inc. will be liquidating the company's inventory (including furniture, fixtures, and equipment) across all brick-and-mortar stores. As a result, three Toronto locations, including those at The Well (486 Front St.), Queen West, and the Eaton Centre, will be shuttered.Court ...

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3 d. ago Abolir le permis de travail fermé est une question de dignité, affirme la FTQ

Selon le syndicat, le sort réservé aux travailleurs étrangers avec permis de travail fermé est indécent.

Economics

3 d. ago Digging for savings? Gardening experts advise patience, planning when growing food

CALGARY — The snow has only just melted in Calgary, but strawberries, eggplants, several kinds of tomatoes and even Meyer lemons are growing behind Donna Balzer’s bungalow. Instead of buying a bag of dull spinach from the grocery store, she can go to her greenhouse and pick pert leaves with a glossy sheen — a […]

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3 d. ago Over a dozen interested parties eyeing leases of 65 Hudson's Bay store locations

As the Hudson's Bay Company era nears its end, many of its soon-to-be vacated spaces may find new life with different tenants, with decisions on many sites expected in the weeks ahead.By Summer 2025, all 96 of the company's brick-and-mortar stores will close following a liquidation process that first began last month — including six locations that had previously been spared, such as the downtown Toronto and downtown Montreal flagship stores, but are now slated for closure as of a new court filing this week.From the outset of the court-approved liquidation process last month, Hudson's Bay engaged commercial real estate firm Oberfield Snowcap to market and sell its leases and properties, as a measure to generate additional operating revenue. This has been aptly named as the "Lease Monetization Process."Final bids for leases due on May 1According to a court filing earlier this week, as a part of the ongoing federal Companies' Creditor...

Culture

4 d. ago Alberta woman shares expensive, ‘devastating’ fertility journey in hopes of helping others

Breanne Irving, 36, has always wanted to be a mom and has spent over $50,000 on fertility treatments — a process she wishes she'd started sooner and wants others to be aware of.

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4 d. ago ‘NEVER FOLLOWS THROUGH’: Meghan Markle slammed for ‘enormously shallow’ ventures

Meghan Markle has launched so many different projects in recent months, it’s almost hard to keep track. There was her Netflix show, With Love, Meghan, which was renewed for a second season, prompting the enterprising Duchess of Sussex to take advantage of the success and a couple more businesses to her resume. Her digital storefront […]

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4 d. ago New app helps support patients looking to fill IVF treatment gaps

As estimated one in six Canadian adults is impacted by infertility. In vitro fertilization is one option for people looking to start a family.

Economics

4 d. ago EU fines Apple, Meta millions of euros under new digital rules

Among the fines, the European Commission imposed a 500 million euro fine on Apple for preventing app makers from pointing users to cheaper options outside its App Store.

Economics