74 m. ago Hudson's Bay liquidation sales end soon then stores in Canada close forever

After 355 years, beginning as a fur trading company incorporated by King Charles II, the end of Canada's oldest retailer is fast approaching.Hudson's Bay Company is expected to shutter all of its department store locations by June 2025, marking the final phase of a nationwide liquidation process that began in late March.In late April, the company confirmed it would close the last six stores that had initially been exempt from the first round of closures, including the heritage flagship stores in downtown Toronto and downtown Montreal, as well as Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto, Hillcrest Mall in Richmond Hill, CF Carrefour Laval mall, and CF Fairview Pointe-Claire mall.According to a new court filing on Friday by the court-appointed monitor Alvarez & Marsal, liquidation sales at all 74 Hudson's Bay department stores and three Saks Fifth Avenue locations are currently expected to continue until no later than Sunday, June 1, 2025.As of last week, approximately 90 p...

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6 h. ago Trump’s Ukraine Push Comes to a Head With Challenge to Putin

Donald Trump’s effort to secure peace in Ukraine is reaching a decisive moment with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskiy challenging Vladimir Putin to engage in talks this week.

Politics

6 h. ago New Turkiye peace deal will see PKK Kurdish militant group disband

The decision by the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, would put an end to one of the longest insurgencies in the Middle East and could have significant impact in Turkiye, Syria and Iraq.

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6 h. ago Kurdish militant group PKK will disband and disarm as part of peace initiative with Turkey

ANKARA, Turkey — The PKK Kurdish militant group announced Monday that it will disband and disarm as part of a new peace initiative with Turkey, ending four decades of armed conflict. The decision by the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, which promises to put an end to one of the longest insurgencies in the Middle East and […]

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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 […]

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7 h. ago Ukraine accuses Russia of drone attacks as Moscow rejects ceasefire plan

There was no response from the Kremlin to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s challenge for Russia’s President Vladimir Putin to meet him for face-to-face peace talks.

Events

11 h. ago Initial Drilling to Assess Potential for Open Pit Production Intersects High

Initial near-surface drilling intersects wide zone of alteration containing 14.51 g/t Au over 4.81 m including 90.40 g/t Au over 0.67 m TORONTO, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Red Pine Exploration Inc. (TSXV: RPX, OTCQB: RDEXF) (“Red Pine” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce initial results of its near-surface drilling program focused on […]

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15 h. ago Peace: Affiliated universities like Huron at risk of disappearing

Colleges and Universities Minister Nolan Quinn announced $750 million in new STEM funding last month, opening about 20,000 new university and college spots for these academic disciplines.

Society

20 h. ago Trump’s Ukraine push coming to a head with challenge to Putin

'I will be in Turkey this Thursday,' Zelenskyy said late Sunday in his daily address to Ukrainians. 'I hope that this time, Putin won’t be looking for excuses as to why he can’t make it. We are ready to talk, to end this war'

Politics

22 h. ago Les Mères au front soulignent la fête des Mères avec des actions militantes à Montréal

Plusieurs femmes se sont rassemblées pour souligner l’importance des liens sociaux face aux changements climatiques.

Events

23 h. ago Zelenskyy ‘will be waiting for Putin’ in Turkey after Trump presses for direct negotiations

President said Ukraine should 'immediately' agree to Russia's request meetings without a 30-day conditional ceasefire

Politics

24 h. ago Over 100 militants killed in ‘surprise’ strikes inside Pakistan’s territory, India claims

Each side accused each other of repeatedly violating a ceasefire hours after it was agreed upon

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25 h. ago Zelenskyy hopes for ceasefire with Russia and says he’ll be ’waiting for Putin’ in Turkey personally

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksyy said he is hoping for a full and temporary ceasefire with Russia starting Monday, adding he would be in Turkey to negotiate with Russian President Vladimir Putin “personally.” His comments came after U.S. President Donald Trump insisted Ukraine accept Russia’s latest offer of holding direct talks in […]

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29 h. ago Finally, a mental health survey of the Canadian music industry. The situation is dire

Preliminary results of a mental health survey of people working in Canada's music industry show high rates of anxiety, fatigue and financial stress among the initial respondents.

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33 h. ago Raymond J. de Souza: Praying that Leo XIV is the Pope we need now

A 'citizen of the world,' the new pontiff brings renewed hope for global peace

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46 h. ago L’Inde et le Pakistan s’accusent mutuellement de violer le cessez

Les deux pays étaient engagés depuis plusieurs jours dans leur pire confrontation militaire depuis des décennies.

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50 h. ago KELLY: Buying Canadian? Steps to avoid unintentional harm to local businesses

As head of Canada’s largest small business association, representing 100,000 independently, Canadian-owned and operated businesses from coast to coast, I’m loving the “Buy Canadian” energy and initiatives popping up across the country in response to ridiculous U.S. tariffs. Nearly four in five Canadians say supporting local Canadian businesses is more crucial now than it was […]

Economics

51 h. ago India and Pakistan confirm ceasefire deal following U.S. mediation

Aim is to end the most serious military confrontation between the nuclear-armed rivals in decades

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51 h. ago India accuses Pakistan of violating ceasefire along their border after reaching deal hours earlier

Ceasefire aimed to end the most serious military confrontation between the nuclear-armed rivals in decades

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62 h. ago Deux initiatives pour propulser les carrières des jeunes musiciens

Le Concours OSM et Immersion orchestrale sont rendus possibles grâce aux dons.

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