1 hour ago G7 leaders' agenda could include North Korean hacking activities

Group of Seven leaders may discuss North Korea’s malicious cyber activities and crypto hacks at a summit in Kananaskis next month.

Politics

2 h. ago First West hires 26 student interns across Canada despite high youth unemployment

LANGLEY, B.C., May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — B.C.-based financial institution First West Credit Union has announced today its continued commitment to local communities by providing young Canadians with employment opportunities.  Twenty-six post-secondary students seeking to gain experience in business, finance, human resources and technology have been placed in paid summer positions across First West, […]

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2 h. ago Toronto is hosting a huge fan fest during the FIFA World Cup in 2026

Toronto is set to host the FIFA World Cup next year — but you won't necessarily need to spend big to feel part of the action.Today, the City of Toronto announced that there will be a fan festival running throughout the whole of the tournament, located at Fort York and the Bentway on the west side of downtown Toronto.The festival is designed to be a "global celebration of soccer, culture and community, designed for fans," with free live broadcasts of matches throughout the tournament taking place in Canada, Mexico and the United States.In addition to showing games, the festival also plans to have "diverse cultural performances, interactive installations and a variety of local food experiences."The festival will be open from Thursday, June 11 to Sunday, July 19, 2026, with exact details of opening hours and which matches to be shown at a later date."Fort York National Historic Site and The Bentway offer the ideal setting for Toronto's FIFA W...

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2 h. ago Results from the VirTus Respiratory Research Ltd Human Rhinovirus Challenge Model Used to Advance Altesa BioSciences’ Lead Medicine into Advanced Clinical Trials

Study conducted by VirTus Respiratory Research demonstrated that vapendavir has potent antiviral activity and improves symptoms in participants with COPD infected with rhinovirus LONDON — VirTus Respiratory Research Ltd, a leading respiratory-focused contract research organisation (CRO), today announced that results from their human rhinovirus challenge model in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) provided […]

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2 h. ago Canadian airline named one of the most reliable in North America

Canadians who are tired of stressful flight delays and cancellations may want to consider flying with Flair Airlines for future trips.The Alberta-based low-cost carrier announced on Tuesday that it was one of the top airlines in North America for reliability in April, boasting a 99.8 per cent completion factor and just four cancellations.Flair took the first spot for flight completion across North America, WestJet followed closely behind at 98.6 per cent, and Air Canada and Porter tied for the third spot at 97.8 per cent."Completion rate is the most honest stat in aviation — either the plane flew, or it didn't," said Maciej Wilk, CEO of Flair, in a statement. "Why would you book with someone else if you're 11 times more likely to get cancelled?"Citing data from Cirium, Flair Airlines says its on-time performance record in Canada in April was 80.8 per cent, tying with Air Canada and landing just below Porter. WestJet topped the list wi...

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2 h. ago Raising the Bar Again: Spectrotel Adds Another Channel Veteran to Expand Partner Success in the Southwest and Central Region

NEPTUNE, N.J., May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Spectrotel, Inc., a leading provider of managed network services, today announced the addition of seasoned industry expert, Richard Fisher, to its Southwest/Central Channel Sales team effective April 2025. Fisher joins Spectrotel from BCN, bringing with him over two decades of telecommunications experience that spans leadership roles across […]

Culture

2 h. ago International Petroleum Corporation Announces 2025 Annual General Meeting Voting Results

TORONTO, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — International Petroleum Corporation (IPC or the Corporation) (TSX, Nasdaq Stockholm: IPCO) is pleased to announce the voting results from the Corporation’s 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on May 7, 2025 in Calgary, Alberta. Number of Directors The number of Directors of the Corporation was set at […]

Society

2 h. ago Minister of Education announces CPR, AED, and Opioid Overdose Response Training now mandatory part of the provincial curriculum

Prince Edward Island students now learning how to save lives  CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Advanced Coronary Treatment (ACT) Foundation joined the Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), and its partners at Colonel Gray Senior High School to launch the lifesaving CPR, AED, and Opioid Overdose Response Training Program […]

Politics

3 h. ago Pittsburgh Pirates suspend employee who whipped fan with belt in ballpark fight

The Pittsburgh Pirates suspended a game day employee for “entirely unacceptable” behavior during a postgame fight with a fan, the team announced Tuesday. The altercation, which was captured on video, occurred “as the final few fans were exiting the ballpark” after Sunday’s 4-0 loss to the San Diego Padres at PNC Park. A bystander’s video […]

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3 h. ago Zoom and ServiceNow Announce Strategic Integration to Elevate Customer and Employee Experiences

Unified Engagement from Zoom CX and ServiceNow integrates voice, video, and digital channels directly within the ServiceNow AI Platform for a simpler agent experience and more personalized customer engagements LAS VEGAS, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zoom Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: ZM) and ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW), the AI platform for business transformation, today announced plans […]

Economics

3 h. ago Utah Hockey Club reveals permanent name of the NHL team in Salt Lake City

The NHL team in Salt Lake City is now known as the Utah Mammoth. Owners Ryan and Ashley Smith unveiled the franchise’s permanent name Thursday morning after more than a year of fan input and voting. “From Day 1, we committed that this team would be built with and for the people of Utah, and […]

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3 h. ago World Education Services Celebrates 25 Years of Impact in Canada with New Scholarship Initiatives

TORONTO, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, World Education Services (WES) announces two new scholarship initiatives in Canada—one focused on expanding career pathways for immigrant youth and the other dedicated to helping refugee students access higher education. These awards, totaling over $150,000 in funding, will be celebrated at a special event this week in […]

Culture

3 h. ago Equipment Sales & Service Limited is a 2025 winner of the Canada’s Best Managed Companies Platinum Club designation, having retained its Best Managed designation for seven consecutive years or more.

Equipment Sales & Service Limited named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies TORONTO, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Equipment Sales & Service Limited was recognized for its industry-leading performance, its global business practices, and its sustained growth by receiving the prestigious 2025 Canada’s Best Managed Companies award.  Celebrating over 30 years, Canada’s Best Managed […]

Economics

3 h. ago Epineuron Announces Topline Pilot Study Results Published in Bioelectronic Medicine Showing the Potential of the PeriPulse® System in Accelerating Nerve Regeneration

TORONTO — A groundbreaking first-in-human trial has revealed the potential of the PeriPulse® Nerve Stimulation System, a wearable temporary nerve stimulator, in enabling electrical stimulation therapy for the regeneration of acutely injured peripheral nerves. In a study published in Bioelectronic Medicine, results showed a significant and sustained improvement in sensation, with 87.5% of treated patients […]

Economics

4 h. ago FirstService Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend on Common Shares

TORONTO, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FirstService Corporation (TSX: FSV; NASDAQ: FSV) (“FirstService“) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on the outstanding Common Shares of US$0.275 per Common Share. The dividend is payable on July 8, 2025 to holders of Common Shares of record at the close […]

Culture

4 h. ago Un club sélect se font 10 M$ US chacun avec les jetons $TRUMP

Une soixantaine d’acheteurs du jeton virtuel de $TRUMP se sont fait 10 millions $ US chacun... et 764 000 autres ont perdu de l’argent, selon CNBC.

Economics

5 h. ago Bridger Photonics Launches Drone Solutions to Support the Next Frontier of Methane Emission Reduction

BOZEMAN, Mont. — Bridger Photonics (“Bridger”), the global leader in methane detection, announced today the launch of drone-based deployment of its proprietary Gas Mapping LiDAR® (GML) technology. This marks a significant expansion of Bridger’s methane detection capabilities enabling precise, efficient emissions monitoring to previously underserved areas across the globe like offshore platforms, liquified natural gas […]

Society

5 h. ago Disney announces its first Middle East theme park in Abu Dhabi

It will be the company’s first all-new location since the Shanghai Disney Resort opened in 2016

Culture

5 h. ago ELIQUENT Life Sciences Announces Strategic Acquisition of Azzur Consulting – Strengthening Full

WASHINGTON & LONDON — ELIQUENT Life Sciences (ELIQUENT), a global regulatory, quality, and safety consulting firm, today announced the acquisition of Azzur Consulting, a leading quality and validation engineering firm. This strategic acquisition reinforces ELIQUENT’s position as a premier provider of end-to-end support for every stage of the product lifecycle. “Azzur Consulting has earned a […]

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6 h. ago DAVIDsTEA Announces Date of Fourth Quarter and Year End Fiscal 2024 Earnings

MONTREAL, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DAVIDsTEA Inc. (TSX-Venture: DTEA) (“DAVIDsTEA” or the “Company”), a leading tea merchant in North America, announced today that its financial results for the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024 will be released before markets open on May 28, 2025. The Company will host a webcast same day at 8:30 […]

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