73 m. ago America First Policy Spurs Africa Startups to Seek New Backers

Oko Finance, a Morgan Stanley-backed startup providing disaster insurance to farmers in Africa, was on track to become profitable this year — until US President Donald Trump’s funding cuts gutted its biggest customer.

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1 hour ago Seize décès liés à des interventions policières au Nunavik depuis 2016

La pression s’accentue sur les policiers et le Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes.

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4 h. ago Alligator that starred in ’Happy Gilmore’ dies of old age in Colorado

DENVER — An alligator that appeared in numerous TV shows and films over about three decades, most notably the 1996 Adam Sandler comedy “Happy Gilmore,” has died at a gator farm in southern Colorado. Based on his growth rate and tooth loss, Morris the alligator was at least 80 years old when he died, the […]

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4 h. ago EverGen Infrastructure Corp. Announces Receipt of TSX Venture Exchange Final Approval of Real Property Sale and Update to Previously Announced Financing

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EverGen Infrastructure Corp. (“EverGen” or the “Company”) (TSXV: EVGN) is pleased to announced that, further to its press release dated March 17, 2025, the purchase and sale agreement dated March 13, 2025 with an effective date of February 28, 2025 (the “Agreement”) between 2065947 Alberta Ltd. […]

Economics

5 h. ago EnWave to Report Second Quarter Financial Results on May 21, 2025 and Host Investor Conference Call

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EnWave Corporation (TSX-V:ENW | FSE:E4U) (“EnWave”, or the “Company”) announced today it will report its financial results for the second quarter ended March 31, 2025 on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 after market close. The financial statements and MD&A will be available on SEDAR at www.sedarplus.ca and on […]

Culture

5 h. ago ‘HE’S ALL I NEED:’ Widow dishes on her new marriage with AI chatbot husband

A Pittsburgh woman who married an AI-generated man opened up about their relationship, including how sex works between the pair and how incredible it is. Alainai Winters found love with her digital partner after losing her wife Donna two years ago. “She’d developed a blood clot, respiratory infection and sepsis and she died in July […]

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5 h. ago One old gillnet, piles of bones from dead sea creatures: B.C. group targets dangers of marine 'ghost gear'

Lost fishing gear makes up an estimated 70 to 90 per cent of plastic waste polluting the world's oceans. Read more.

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5 h. ago Crime stats down across board so far in 2025, Toronto chief tells police board

Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw says crime statistics are down across the board. Speaking to the Toronto Police Service Board on Wednesday, Demkiw said auto thefts have decreased so far this year by nearly 39%, home invasions by 42% with 33 fewer incidents, homicides by 67% (11 compared to 33 at this time last year) […]

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6 h. ago Attempted abduction of teenage girl in north Edmonton rattles community

A suspect in the attempted abduction of a teenage girl near her north Edmonton school is also believed to be the same person spotted naked and masturbating nearby the same week.

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6 h. ago Premier admits witch hunt for whistleblower makes B.C. government look bad

Vaughn Palmer: MLA Elenore Sturko refused to tell RCMP where she got leaked 'safer supply' report

Politics

6 h. ago Premier admits witch hunt for 'safer supply' whistleblower makes B.C. government look bad

Vaughn Palmer: MLA Elenore Sturko refused to tell RCMP where she got leaked report used to embarrass the NDP government

Politics

6 h. ago From the edge of your seat to Dreamland: Tales from Whitecaps fans on the road

It's the biggest road trip in Vancouver Whitecaps history, and scores of fans will flock to Mexico City for the CONCACAF Champions Cup final. Here are a few stories from those who are going

Sport

6 h. ago American Hotel Income Properties REIT LP Reports Q1 2025 Results With 5.7% RevPAR Growth

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — American Hotel Income Properties REIT LP (“AHIP”, or the “Company”) (TSX: HOT.UN, TSX: HOT.U, TSX: HOT.DB. V), today announced its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025. All amounts presented in this news release are in United States dollars (“U.S. dollars”) unless otherwise […]

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6 h. ago David Eby to visit Japan, South Korea and Malaysia on trade trip to reduce U.S. reliance

Eby says the trip is aimed at deepening ties with existing customers buying goods from British Columbia and finding new ones for natural resources

Economics

6 h. ago Supporters converge on B.C. ostrich farm to block cull of 400 birds

The operators will fight to save the ostriches through legal means, even as they call on supporters to surround the farm to prevent the cull

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6 h. ago Madison Pacific Properties Inc. announces the results for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and declares special dividend

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Madison Pacific Properties Inc. (the Company) (TSX: MPC and MPC.C), a Vancouver-based real estate company announces the results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2025. In July 2024, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a change of financial year-end of the Company from […]

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7 h. ago Tour de Concord: Cycling race festival returns to Vancouver July 13

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim announced the fifth annual event for cycling enthusiasts and families at a promo stunt this week

Sport

7 h. ago Finning Reports on Voting Results from its Annual Meeting of Shareholders

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Finning International Inc. (TSX: FTT) (“Finning” or the “Company”) announces the voting results from its Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 in Vancouver, British Columbia. A total of 97,159,486 common shares were represented at the Meeting, representing 72.07% of the Company’s outstanding […]

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8 h. ago Nesting owls create a 'sensation' in Vancouver park: What to know

Experts warn that, while it can be exciting to encounter wildlife in an urban setting, we need to give them space to thrive

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8 h. ago Police seek tips to help identify man suspected of trying to abduct a teen girl in north Edmonton

Police are asking for the public’s to help identify a man who may be connected to an apparent attempted child abduction on Friday in northwest Edmonton. A 15-year-old girl reported an intoxicated man approached her on Friday at roughly 9 a.m. while she was walking in the area of 145 Avenue and 125 Street, said […]

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