72 m. ago Canadian Tire is bidding on Hudson’s Bay assets, sources say

The 355-year-old retailer’s assets hit the sales block after it filed for creditor protection earlier this year

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91 m. ago Northern Trust Pension Universe Data: Canadian Pension Plans Generated Positive Q1 Returns in Turbulent Markets

TORONTO — Canadian pension plans showed strength and resilience amidst a tumultuous backdrop during the first quarter of 2025, with the median pension plan rising 1.5% for the three-month period, according to the Northern Trust Canada Universe. Financial markets were roiled in Q1 by heightened macro uncertainty and elevated levels of volatility, primarily driven by […]

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92 m. ago Health Canada recalls $130 face cream sold at Shoppers Drug Mart

Health Canada has issued a recall of a popular beauty cream sold across Canada due to potential contamination.In a statement shared on Wednesday, April 30, the agency announced the recall of the Watier Age Control Supreme Sublime Advanced Rich day cream due to "microbial contamination."The cream can ordinarily be found on shelves at stores like Shoppers Drug Mart and Sephora, and on Amazon Canada. It retails for $120-$128."The recalled product does not meet microbial standards over time," reads the statement. "The product may contain a microorganism called Lactobacillus pentosus. Lactobacillus pentosus (a probiotic) poses little medical risk to people."Due to the recall, consumers in Canada are being asked to stop using the product immediately.Health CanadaThe recalled batch of Watier Age Control Supreme Sublime Advanced Rich day cream was manufactured in Canada. It's packaged in a printed cylindrical glass jar tha...

Economics

92 m. ago Man charged for pushing shopping cart into rider in Toronto bike lane: police

Toronto Police say they have arrested a man after he allegedly pushed a shopping cart into the bike lanes that struck a e-bike rider.

Events

2 h. ago Pizza Nova kicks off its 26th annual That’s Amore for Kids fundraiser in support of Variety – the Children’s Charity of Ontario

Pizza Nova’s campaign includes a pop-up pizza shop in the Variety Village Café TORONTO — Pizza Nova launches today its 26th annual That’s Amore Pizza for Kids fundraising campaign in support of Variety – the Children’s Charity of Ontario. Since the campaign’s inception, Pizza Nova has raised over $2.7 million for the Variety community. This […]

Society

2 h. ago Oak Ridges Moraine Trail Strategy: A Path Towards Sustainable Tourism and Reconciliation on an Iconic Landscape

Toronto, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Greenbelt Foundation and Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation (ORMF) are excited to announce the publication of the Oak Ridges Moraine Trail Strategy, which aims to enhance the ecological and tourism potential of the Oak Ridges Moraine Trail (ORMT).    In 1991, the Oak Ridges Moraine Trail Organizing Committee […]

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2 h. ago Beneva Deploys Policy Administration, Underwriting, and Billing Operations on Guidewire Cloud Platform

QUEBEC CITY & SAN MATEO, Calif. — Beneva, the largest mutual insurance company in Canada, and Guidewire (NYSE: GWRE) announced that Beneva successfully deployed Guidewire PolicyCenter and Guidewire BillingCenter to power and simplify the company’s underwriting, policy administration, billing management, and IT operations, adapt more quickly to changing market demands, and deliver more value to […]

Politics

2 h. ago Adastra Named AWS Data Foundation Partner, Helping Organizations Ready Their Data for Generative AI

TORONTO — Adastra Group (also known as Adastra Corporation), a global leader in data analytics and artificial intelligence, is proud to announce it has become an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Data Foundation partner, based on powering successful generative AI deployments with a robust data foundation. This milestone validates Adastra’s commitment to leveraging its deep expertise […]

Culture

3 h. ago Politicians vote to pull slain soldier's name from London street

Two multi-year efforts to rename two London streets finally may be reaching the end of the road, but with different fates. Wednesday, city politicians dropped the renaming of Plantation Road in London’s Oakridge neighbourhood, an effort under way for six years, while endorsing the immediate renaming of the east-end Trooper Wilson Place in a 4-1 […]

Politics

3 h. ago Plato Gold Announces Preparations for First Ever Drill Program at Lolita Project, Santa Cruz, Argentina

Toronto, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Plato Gold Corp. (TSX-V: PGC) (OTCQB: NIOVF) (FRANKFURT: 4Y7 OR WKN: A0M2QX) (“Plato” or the “Company”) an exploration company with a portfolio of properties in Northern Ontario and Santa Cruz, Argentina is pleased to announces preparations are advancing for the first ever drill program at the gold-silver Lolita Project, […]

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3 h. ago You can hike into an impact crater from a meteorite in this Ontario provincial park

It's time to plan a trip to Ontario's first provincial park.With over a hundred kilometres of hiking trails past unique and abandoned vistas, Algonquin Provincial Park is not one to miss this spring. But if you need a new reason to visit, let it be the Brent Crater — a crater formed from a meteorite with a trail to explore. Here's what to know.Exploring the parkAlgonquin Provincial Park, one of the most notable parks in the province, is located about three and a half hours northeast of Toronto.Known for its camping, fishing, boating, canoeing and wildlife-spotting opportunities, Algonquin is a must-visit if you haven't explored it yet.Not only is it the first provincial park in Ontario, but it is also one of the largest in the province.It's an all-season park that stands out due to all the activities it offers year-round. According to Ontario Parks, the "essence of Algonquin is in its vast interior of maple hills, rocky ridges ...

Society

3 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Sohi needs to take the hint — don't come back to city hall

Nope, Mr. Mayor, you’re not welcome to come back to city hall, unless you’re just there to clean out your office. Please don’t think you can resume your mayoral duties with a snap of your fingers. Edmonton and Edmontonians aren’t chopped liver. When the mayor announced last month he was taking a leave from the […]

Events

4 h. ago Cybin to Participate at the 28th Annual Milken Institute Global Conference

– Doug Drysdale, CEO, to appear on panel entitled “The Global Landscape and Opportunities for Medical Breakthroughs,” on May 5, 2025 – TORONTO — Cybin Inc. (NYSE American:CYBN) (Cboe CA:CYBN) (“Cybin” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage breakthrough neuropsychiatry company committed to revolutionizing mental healthcare by developing new and innovative next-generation treatment options, today announced that […]

Culture

4 h. ago Mayor, councillors pivot on using budget surplus for tax relief: '180

Just one year after city politicians forcefully shut down a similar idea, some have changed their tune on using surplus money to reduce tax increases, including during the last year of their term. Wednesday, council’s infrastructure and corporate services committee endorsed splitting $16.9 million of city hall’s nearly $60-million surplus to lower property tax hikes […]

Economics

5 h. ago Here’s the best time to see the cherry blossoms at Toronto’s High Park

Cherry blossom season is in full swing at High Park, with spring’s arrival bringing vibrant blooms and peak bloom is just days away.

Other

7 h. ago Driverless delivery vehicles set to hit Toronto streets this spring

In a report to Toronto's infrastructure and environment committee, the general manager of transportation services said the program will begin in the coming months.

Transport

11 h. ago Clear Blue Technologies Announces Fiscal 2024 Results & Provides Corporate Update

Financial Restructuring in Q4 2024 successfully completed positioning company for strong 2025 TORONTO, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Clear Blue Technologies International Inc. (TSXV: CBLU) (FRANKFURT: OYA), the Smart Power Company, announces its financial results for fiscal 2024 (“F2024”). A complete set of Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion & Analysis (“MD&A”) has been filed […]

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12 h. ago Firm Capital Apartment REIT Provides Strategic Review Update, Q4/2024 and 2024 Results

All figures in $USD unless otherwise noted. TORONTO, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Firm Capital Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust (the “Trust”), (TSXV: FCA.U), (TSXV: FCA.UN) is pleased to report its financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and provide a Strategic Review update: STRATEGIC REVIEW UPDATE The board […]

Economics

13 h. ago Le CF Montréal élimine le Toronto FC en tirs de barrage lors du Championnat canadien

Les Montréalais n’avaient plus gagné un match depuis le 19 octobre.

Sport

13 h. ago Mene Inc. Reports Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Year Ended 2024

TORONTO, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Menē Inc. (TSX-V:MENE) (US:MENEF) (“Menē” or the “Company”), an online 24 karat jewelry brand, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024. All amounts expressed herein reflect Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted. FOURTH QUARTER FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS IFRS Revenue of $9.1 million, an […]

Culture