1 hour ago ConnexPay Taps American Express Alum Colin Temple to Lead Sales in North America

DALLAS — ConnexPay, the pioneers of unified customer PayIns and supplier PayOuts on a single platform, announced today the appointment of Colin Temple as Head of Direct Sales – North America. In this strategic role, he will lead sales teams and initiatives across the US and Canada and play a key role in accelerating the […]

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2 h. ago World First: TMC USA Submits Application for Commercial Recovery of Deep

Following last week’s Executive Order, ‘Unleashing America’s Offshore Critical Minerals and Resources’, TMC USA has submitted applications to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for two exploration licenses and one commercial recovery permit under the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act (DSHMRA) The commercial recovery permit application advances TMC’s timeline ahead of its original […]

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4 h. ago Initial Perioperative Data from CAPTAIN Randomized Trial Demonstrate MRI

– First Level 1 study comparing an emerging technology head-to-head with RP in men with prostate cancer – – TULSA had no blood loss and no overnight stay, along with reduced post-procedure pain, and more rapid recovery to baseline activities and overall health – TORONTO, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Profound Medical Corp. (NASDAQ:PROF; […]

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6 h. ago The Hellenic Initiative Canada announces official launch of ticket sales for Montréal benefit concert with the legendary Alkistis Protopsalti

ATHENS, Greece, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Hellenic Initiative Canada (THIC) is proud to announce a highly anticipated benefit concert featuring the Alkistis Protopsalti, one of Greece’s most beloved and celebrated performers. The concert will take place at the prestigious Théâtre Maisonneuve at Place des Arts in Montréal. Tickets officially go on sale today. //www.placedesarts.com/en/event/alkistis-protopsalti […]

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6 h. ago Landlocked Sahel states back Morocco’s sea access initiative

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The landlocked countries of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have endorsed an initiative by Morocco to give them access to the Atlantic Ocean, the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. The foreign ministers of the three military-ruled West African nations shared their countries positions during a meeting Monday with King Mohammed […]

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17 h. ago Winnipeg Sea Bears sign Kyler Filewich after March Madness appearance

Winnipeg's Kyler Filewich is joining the Sea Bears fresh off a run to the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament with the Wofford Terriers.

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18 h. ago Finning to report Q1 2025 results on May 12 and hold investor call on May 13, 2025

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Finning International Inc. (TSX: FTT) (“Finning”) will report Q1 2025 results on May 12, 2025 after markets close and hold the investor call on May 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. To access the investor call, please dial 1-833-752-3398 (Canada and US toll free) or […]

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19 h. ago Fighter jet slips off hangar deck of U.S. aircraft carrier in Red Sea

WASHINGTON — An F/A-18 fighter jet slipped off the hanger deck of an aircraft carrier deployed to the Middle East, as sailors were towing the aircraft into place in the hangar bay of the USS Harry S. Truman on Monday, the Navy said. The crew members who were in the pilot seat of the Super […]

Transport

23 h. ago Saviynt Named Market Leader in PAM at Global InfoSec Awards 2025

The company is recognized for redefining enterprise-level identity security with cloud-native, identity-first Privileged Access Management SAN FRANCISCO — S aviynt, the cloud-native identity security leader, has been named Market Leader in Privileged Access Management (PAM) by Cyber Defense Magazine at the 13th Annual Global InfoSec Awards, presented during RSA Conference 2025. This prestigious recognition follows […]

Politics

26 h. ago Emera and Nova Scotia Power Responding to Cybersecurity Incident

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — Emera Inc. and Nova Scotia Power today announced, on April 25, 2025 they discovered and are actively responding to a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access into certain parts of its Canadian network and servers supporting portions of its business applications. Immediately following detection of the external threat, the companies activated their […]

Events

26 h. ago Federal Election Day: Boundary change in North and West Vancouver means new mix of voters to decide

It's election day across Canada. Follow this story all day and evening for the latest news, results and reaction in the ridings of North Vancouver-Capilano; and West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky.

Politics

27 h. ago Philip Morris International CEO Jacek Olczak Addresses Emerging Global Divide in Regulatory Approaches to Consumer Innovation

Olczak issues call for pragmatic policies that accelerate advances in public health, noting that approximately 20% of smokers globally lack access to better alternatives to cigarettes STAMFORD, Conn. — Jacek Olczak, Chief Executive Officer of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE: PM), outlined the need for common-sense regulations in the consumer goods sector while addressing global […]

Society

28 h. ago China, Philippines use their flags to stake out claims in the South China Sea

BEIJING (AP) — The Philippines on Monday rejected China’s claim to a group of three sandbars in the South China Sea, after recent displays by both sides of their national flags on the uninhabited outcroppings. The back and forth over Sandy Cay is the latest flare-up in a long-running dispute over territory in the hotly […]

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40 h. ago Lapu Lapu festival tragedy raises questions about security at Vancouver events

Questions are being raised about security at the festival and why the suspect was able to easily access the site. Officials said a risk assessment was conducted before the event.

Events

3 d. ago 'It's the best thing that ever happened to me:' Forty years later, Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd revisit Back to the Future at Calgary Expo

Christoper Lloyd and Michael J. Fox had very different initial reactions to the screenplay for Back to the Future. It’s hard to imagine the 1985 time-travelling, sci-fi comedy without its two stars. But neither Lloyd nor Fox were sure things in their roles, albeit for different reasons. Producers apparently wanted Lloyd for the role of […]

Culture

3 d. ago Calgary students participate in election education initiative with Student Vote Canada

Students at Calgary's John G. Diefenbaker High School cast their ballots in a nationwide voting education initiative, learning about democracy and the process.

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3 d. ago Keith Gerein: Whoever wins the federal election, Canada needs a change in political discourse

Subtle though it was, I first began to notice the change about a dozen years ago, while working as a reporter at the Alberta legislature. New security features were added to the building to limit access, which may have been prudent but also made a visit more unwelcoming. Partisan press secretaries were hired to supersede […]

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3 d. ago How will a surge in Liberal support nationally affect the federal election in Calgary?

While the federal election is expected to be a close race between the Conservatives and Liberals, in Calgary the Liberals are expected to have a tough time in a sea of Tory blue.

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3 d. ago 6.3 magnitude earthquake in the Pacific Ocean rattles Ecuador

QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — A strong 6.3 earthquake off Ecuador’s Pacific coast shook the northern part of the country Friday, with some initial reports of some damages to houses. No injuries were reported. The earthquake was centred in the Pacific Ocean 13 miles (20.9 kilometres) northeast of the city of Esmeraldas, and it had a […]

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3 d. ago Winnipeggers urged to take part in giveaway, compost and yard waste initiatives

With spring weather here to stay, Winnipeg says it's encouraging residents to 'think sustainably' by participating in the upcoming spring giveaway weekend and compost initiative,

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