63 m. ago Who is Greg Abel, the Canadian executive picked to be successor to Warren Buffett?

OMAHA, Neb. — When Warren Buffett announced at his annual shareholder meeting Saturday that he is stepping down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of the year, he elevated a low-key 62-year-old Canadian executive named Greg Abel who has long been one of his top lieutenants. For the past seven years, Abel has […]

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3 h. ago John Hogan named Newfoundland premier after winning Liberal leadership

Hogan inherits considerable challenges, including a projected provincial net debt of $19.4 billion for a province of about 540,000 people.

Politics

5 h. ago John Hogan named N.L.’s next premier after winning leadership race

Two former members of Andrew Furey’s cabinet vied for the role

Politics

24 h. ago Vital Battery Metals Announces Name Change to Aventis Energy

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vital Battery Metals Inc. (“Vital” or the “Company”) (CSE: VBAM | OTC: VBAMF | FRA: C0O), is pleased to announce that the Company’s Board of Directors have approved a name change to “Aventis Energy Inc.” The Company’s trading symbol on the Canadian Securities Exchange (“CSE”) shall concurrently change to “AVE”. No […]

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26 h. ago Jack Eichel, Anze Kopitar and Brayden Point named Lady Byng finalists

Forwards Jack Eichel of the Vegas Golden Knights, Anze Kopitar of the Los Angeles Kings and Brayden Point of the Tampa Bay Lightning were named the finalists Friday for the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy. The award is presented annually to the player who exhibits sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct with a high standard of play. Voting […]

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27 h. ago Jets’ Scott Arniel, Canadiens’ Martin St. Louis and Capitals’ Spencer Carbery named Jack Adams finalists

Scott Arniel of the Winnipeg Jets, Martin St. Louis of the Montreal Canadiens and Spencer Carbery of the Washington Capitals are the finalists for the Jack Adams Award as the NHL’s top head coach. The league announced the finalists Friday, following a vote conducted by the NHL Broadcasters’ Association. Arniel led Winnipeg (56-22-4, 116 points) […]

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27 h. ago Florida’s Aleksander Barkov, Sam Reinhart and Tampa Bay’s Anthony Cirelli named Selke Trophy finalists

Forwards Aleksander Barkov and Sam Reinhart of the Florida Panthers and Anthony Cirelli of the Tampa Bay Lightning were named the finalists for the Frank J. Selke Trophy on Friday. Voting for the award — presented annually to the league’s top defensive forward — was conducted by the Professional Hockey Writers Association. Barkov, Florida’s captain, […]

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27 h. ago Jets’ Arniel, Canadiens’ St. Louis and Capitals’ Carbery named Jack Adams finalists

Arniel led Winnipeg (56-22-4, 116 points) to top spot in the overall standings in his first season behind the bench, earning the Jets their first Presidents' Trophy. 

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27 h. ago Hockey Canada names first 15 players to roster for world championship as tournament approaches

Canada opens its tournament May 10 against Slovenia in Stockholm.

Sport

28 h. ago Tyler Mazereeuw named Canadian Elite Basketball League’s new president

Tyler Mazereeuw was with the CFL for 12 years, most recently serving as chief commercial officer for the league.

Sport

28 h. ago Sean Monahan named Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy finalist, along with Fleury, Landeskog

Sean Monahan signed with Columbus to reunite with Johnny Gaudreau after the two were teammates for nine seasons with the Calgary Flames. However, that tragically never transpired.

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29 h. ago Landeskog, Fleury and Monahan named Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy finalists

Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury and forwards Gabriel Landeskog of the Colorado Avalanche and Sean Monahan of the Columbus Blue Jackets were named the finalists for the NHL’s Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy on Friday. Voting was conducted by the local chapters of the Professional Hockey Writers Association. The award is presented annually to the player […]

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30 h. ago Gisèle Pelicot nommée pour un prix décerné par le Conseil de l’Europe

Gisèle Pelicot, devenue un symbole du courage des femmes, fait partie des trois candidates finalistes pour le prix «Vigdis».

Politics

32 h. ago Music: Add these 13 Vancouver concerts to your events calendar in May

From Jack White to Nils Frahm, these Vancouver live music events are not to be missed

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35 h. ago Jack Mintz: Election swagger is over, now back to the future

Congratulations to Carney on his win but his platform will keep debts, deficits and taxes high, growth and incomes low

Politics

41 h. ago Guerre commerciale: un whisky québécois veut damer le pion au Jack Daniel’s

Un distillateur québécois veut profiter du retrait des alcools américains des tablettes de la SAQ pour damer le pion au Jack Daniel’s.

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45 h. ago Hockey Canada names first 15 players to roster for world championship

CALGARY — Philadelphia Flyers leading scorer Travis Konecny, Calgary Flames defenceman MacKenzie Weegar and rising stars Macklin Celebrini of the San Jose Sharks and Adam Fantilli of the Columbus Blue Jackets were among the 15 players named on Thursday to Canada’s roster for the upcoming world hockey championship. Veteran forwards Bo Horvat of the New […]

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47 h. ago Aben Minerals Ltd. Receives Name Change Approval to Aben Gold Corp.

Vancouver, BC, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aben Minerals Ltd. (TSX-V: ABM) (OTCQB: ABNAF) (Frankfurt: R26) (“Aben” or “the Company”) announces change of name to Aben Gold Corp., effective at market open on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, as approved by the TSX Venture Exchange. The Company’s share capitalization and trading symbol will remain the same. The Company’s […]

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50 h. ago Oilers centre Leon Draisaitl adds to banner season with Hart Trophy nomination

Leon Draisaitl posted his fourth straight 100-point season and sixth overall.

Culture

51 h. ago Employee sues London police over handling of sex assault case

A London police employee who a court found was sexually assaulted by an off-duty officer is suing the force for allegedly mishandling the case and not safeguarding details of the investigation from her co-workers. The woman, whose name was protected under a publication ban during the trial of Const. Eldin Omerovic three years ago, has […]

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