81 m. ago Blue Jays’ bullpen comes up short as host New York Mets post a walk

For those inclined to be persuaded by rumours, expect an announcement from the Blue Jays in the coming days that they’ve locked up franchise face Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to a lifetime deal. At least, that’s according to online pundit Hector Gomez. The reality is nothing should be believed until it becomes official. For now and […]

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7 h. ago Lorne Gunter: CBC pledge shows Carney government would compound Trudeau Liberals economic damage

If you want an indication of how little things would change with a Carney government (versus a Trudeau one), just look at a promise new Liberal leader Mark Carney made about CBC funding during a French-language interview in Montreal on Friday. You may be sitting at home thinking you should vote Liberal on April 28 […]

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10 h. ago B.C. climate news: Post carbon tax, advocates take aim at another B.C. electrification policy | DFO monitors for toxic algae as hundreds of sea lions and dolphins die in California

Here's all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the week of March 31 to April 6, 2025.

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12 h. ago Jaguar and Land Rover maker pauses shipments to U.S. as it develops post

LONDON (AP) — The maker of Jaguar and Land Rover cars is pausing shipments to the U.S. as Britain’s struggling auto industry begins to respond to the 25% tax on vehicle imports imposed by President Donald Trump. Jaguar Land Rover Automotive, one of Britain’s biggest carmakers, said Saturday that the pause would take place this […]

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13 h. ago Conservatives vow Canada businesses to see 25% less red tape

(Bloomberg) — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promised to wake up the Canadian economy from the “red-tape-induced slumber” in his latest pitch to businesses ahead of the April 28 election. Poilievre — whose party is trailing Mark Carney’s Liberals in most polls — said Saturday that his government will cut 25% of all red tape within […]

Economics

13 h. ago THE LATEST: Federal leaders enter second full weekend of campaign

POILIEVRE PROMISES BUSINESSES TO SEE 25% LESS RED TAPE Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promised to wake up the Canadian economy from the “red-tape-induced slumber” in his latest pitch to businesses – a so-called ‘two-for-one’ law is a more aggressive version of the existing Red Tape Reduction Act that enforces a one-for-one rule. Poilievre said he […]

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13 h. ago Five years without answers for family of Canadian businessman held in Chinese jail

Li was seized by police, who accused him in a social media post of 'allegedly gathering public funds illegally'

Economics

14 h. ago Jaguar Land Rover to enact shipment pause to US in April as it develops post

LONDON (AP) — The British maker of Jaguar and Land Rover cars is pausing shipments to the U.S. as it works to mitigate the impact of a 25% tax on vehicle imports imposed by the Trump Administration. Jaguar Land Rover Automotive, one of Britain’s biggest carmakers, said Saturday that the pause would take place this […]

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24 h. ago Cornies: After 50 years, Canada still hasn't fully embraced the metric system

When their flip-clock radios woke them on April Fools' Day 50 years ago, many Canadians might have thought they'd entered an alternate universe.

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29 h. ago Mohawk Industries, Inc. Invites You to Join its First Quarter Earnings Conference Call

CALHOUN, Ga., April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In conjunction with Mohawk Industries’ (NYSE: MHK) First Quarter 2025 earnings release on Thursday, May 1, 2025, you are invited to listen to the conference call that will be broadcast live on Friday, May 2, 2025, at 11:00 am ET.       What:   Mohawk Industries’ […]

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29 h. ago Construction disruption: Major intersection closures for Edmonton Valley Line LRT starts this month

Time spent travelling between Downtown and the west end will soon be longer for many Edmontonians, with some major intersection closures and reduced lanes on busy routes starting this month. More intensive road construction is planned along the west leg of the Valley Line LRT from mid-April to November in three phases. Jonathan Cox, construction […]

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29 h. ago Construction disruption: Major roadwork, closures for Edmonton Valley Line LRT start this month

Time spent travelling between Downtown and the west end will soon be longer for many Edmontonians, with some major intersection closures and reduced lanes on busy routes starting this month. More intensive road construction is planned along the west leg of the Valley Line LRT from mid-April to November in three phases. Jonathan Cox, construction […]

Politics

29 h. ago Valley Line LRT west intersection closures to begin with 124 Street this month

After Edmonton council elected to speed up construction on the west leg of the Valley Line LRT, the first of several planned intersection closures will begin the week of April 21.

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30 h. ago Partners Value Split Corp. to Redeem Its Class AA Preferred Shares, Series 11

TORONTO, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Partners Value Split Corp. (the “Company”) announced today its intention to redeem all of its 6,000,000 outstanding Class AA Preferred Shares, Series 11 (“Preferred Shares, Series 11”) for cash on April 22, 2025 (the “Redemption Date”) in accordance with the terms of the Preferred Shares, Series 11. The […]

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30 h. ago Tariff Concerns Draw Horticulture Professionals to Town Hall

Industry leaders address supply chain risks, pricing pressures, and advocacy efforts as U.S.-Canada trade tensions escalate. Milton, ON, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — April 4, 2025—On April 2, More than 160 small business owners, staff, and partners in the ornamental horticulture industry attended a Town Hall meeting on U.S.-Canada tariffs.  This timely session, hosted […]

Economics

30 h. ago Ben van Beurden and Pekka Vauramo Nominated for Election to Barrick Board of Directors

TORONTO, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) has nominated Ben van Beurden and Pekka Vauramo for election to its Board of Directors at the company’s Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders on May 6, 2025. Ben van Beurden, former chief executive of Shell, brings four decades of global experience in the […]

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30 h. ago Expanding Collège Boréal’s Ottawa campus to offer more French

Thanks to its new facilities, Collège Boréal is increasing access to high-quality programs in French and strengthening its collaborations. OTTAWA, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (Web version) Collège Boréal officially opened its expanded campus at 233 Main Street in Ottawa today. During the event, Collège Boréal President Daniel Giroux and Ottawa Campus Director Daniel […]

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31 h. ago Pender Growth Fund Provides Financial Highlights and Company Updates

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (TSXV: PTF) Pender Growth Fund Inc. (the “Company”) today announced its financial and operational results for the year ended December 31, 2024. Financial Highlights Net income was $55,473,592 for the year ended December 31, 2024 (December 31. 2023 – Net income $1,029,528) due to positive investment […]

Economics

31 h. ago Eros Resources Closes Oversubscribed $2.1 million Private Placement Financing

Vancouver, BC, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Eros Resources Corp. (TSXV: ROCK) (OTCQB: EROSF) (“Eros” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the closing of its private placement of C$2,077,500 (the “Financing“), which represents an oversubscription of $277,500 of the originally planned financing. The Company has allotted and issued 41,550,000 units (the “ Units“) at a price of C$0.05 per Unit […]

Economics

31 h. ago Beyond Oil Announces Distribution Agreement in the Netherlands with Mandarin Food Products

Partnership Further Expands Beyond Oil’s European Footprint as Part of Its Global Growth Strategy VANCOUVER, BC and KIBBUTZ YIFAT, Israel, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Beyond Oil Ltd. (CSE: BOIL) (OTCQB: BEOLF) (Frankfurt: UH9) (“Beyond Oil” or the “Company“), a food-tech innovation company dedicated to reducing health risks associated with fried food while lowering […]

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