85 m. 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

1 hour ago Trump will sign executive order calling on health department to negotiate lower drug prices

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday will sign a sweeping executive order that calls on the nation’s health department to negotiate lower prices for U.S. medications with drugmakers. The order sets a 30-day deadline for the health department to broker new price tags for drugs, according to a White House official who briefed the […]

Economics

2 h. ago Announcing Highline Beta ETH, Our Second Vertical Venture Studio

Highline Beta ETH is focused on building & funding ventures within the Ethereum ecosystem, with a specific focus on B2B use cases that blend TradFi & Web3. TORONTO — Today we’re announcing the launch of our second vertical venture studio: Highline Beta ETH. We’re partnering with Nigel Da Costa, a seasoned entrepreneurial executive with two […]

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3 h. ago Belite Bio, Inc 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 SAN DIEGO, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Belite Bio, Inc (NASDAQ: BLTE) a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical drug development company focused on advancing novel therapeutics targeting degenerative retinal diseases that have significant unmet medical needs, today announced that CSO, Dr. […]

Culture

3 h. ago U.K. government vows to ’take back control’ and cut immigration

LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged Monday to cut immigration numbers and make it harder to settle in the U.K., confronting an issue that has bedeviled successive governments and fueled the rise of a new anti-immigrant party that could threaten the country’s political establishment. Starmer, whose centre-left Labour Party won a landslide victory […]

Politics

4 h. ago Pharmaceutical industry criticizes the drug pricing plan Trump says he’ll sign

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s plan to change the pricing model for some medications is already facing fierce criticism from the pharmaceutical industry before he’s even signed the executive order set for Monday that, if implemented, could lower the cost of some drugs. Trump has promised that his plan — which is likely to […]

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4 h. ago Russian drones attack Ukraine after Kremlin turns down ceasefire proposal

KYIV, Ukraine — Russia launched more than 100 Shahed and decoy drones at Ukraine in nighttime attacks, the Ukrainian air force said Monday, after the Kremlin rejected an unconditional 30-day ceasefire in the more than 3-year war. There was no response from the Kremlin, meanwhile, to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s challenge for Russia’s President Vladimir […]

Events

4 h. ago Trump looks to cut drug prices to match other countries with new order

Trump's proposal would likely only impact certain drugs covered by Medicare and given in an office — think infusions that treat cancer, and other injectables.

Economics

5 h. ago Intrepid Labs Launches to Transform Drug Formulation with AI and Autonomous Labs

Intrepid Labs’ Valiant platform uses AI and robotics to cut drug formulation timelines from months to days Over $11M USD total raised to-date; latest round led by AVANT BIO TORONTO — Intrepid Labs, a biotechnology company transforming drug formulation development through the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, emerged from stealth today to accelerate […]

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5 h. ago Derek Finkle: Controversial drug injection sites among Carney’s first challenges

Ruling must be made within three weeks on Ottawa site that community group says has had a 'catastrophic' impact on neighbourhood

Transport

18 h. ago City homeless report sees crisis, dismisses public with ‘lazy’ language 

“The homelessness crisis in Toronto is worsening,” a recently released report says – and people are blaming immigration, drug use, NIMBYism, housing and affordability. The “stakeholder engagement report” is meant to provide information about the City of Toronto’s upcoming five-year homelessness plan. While the full 84-page report sheds little new light on the state of […]

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22 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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39 h. ago Former Edmonton Stingers CEO Reed Clarke launches bid for city council

“I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty and be there. I think actually being on the ground will allow me to have those real conversations in a community league, in the playground”

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39 h. ago Ashley Salvador touts experience, protection of services in bid for re

Ashley Salvador is seeking a second term as the city councillor for Ward Métis, officially launching her re-election campaign Saturday. With the theme “Moving forward with focus, together,” Salvador is running as an independent, highlighting priorities such as protecting public services, fiscal responsibility, and advancing affordability, safety and sustainability in Edmonton. “Over the last few […]

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40 h. ago Lorenzo Insigne scores goal, sets up another as Toronto FC defeats D.C. United

TORONTO — Lorenzo Insigne scored his first MLS goal in 11 months and set up another as Toronto FC defeated D.C. United 2-0 on Saturday for its first home win this season. It was one-way traffic in the first half with Toronto launching 14 shots (including five on target) to one for D.C., whose off-target […]

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47 h. ago BARTZ: Pathway to economic growth without spending a provincial dollar

Ontario’s budget process sets more than just spending priorities — it defines the government’s approach to solving significant challenges. While funding plays a role, smart and targeted policy can drive change without increasing costs. Labour shortages in health care and the skilled trades continue to strain the province. Hospitals struggle to staff essential roles. Housing […]

Culture

48 h. ago Saints QB Derek Carr is retiring because of a degenerative condition in his right shoulder

NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Saints veteran starting quarterback Derek Carr has decided to retire because of a labral tear and degenerative rotator cuff injury in his right shoulder, the team announced Saturday. Carr, 34, has played for 11 pro seasons since being selected out of Fresno State by the then-Oakland Raiders in the second […]

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51 h. ago Pope Leo XIV lays out his vision of the papacy and identifies AI as a main challenge for humanity

Pope Leo XIV has laid out the vision of his papacy, calling AI a key issue for human dignity, justice, and labor in his first audience.

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59 h. ago Une voiture à 6900$, une autonomie de 1000 km: voici nos lauréats du Salon de l’auto de Shanghai

Le Salon de l’auto de Shanghai a permis dans les deux dernières semaines de découvrir les véhicules du futur.

Economics

59 h. ago Massothérapeutes accusés de crimes sexuels: le manque d'encadrement empêche le public d'être informé

L’absence d’encadrement du métier de massothérapeute, qui n’est pas régi par un ordre professionnel, nuit à la protection du public.

Events