2 h. ago Thieves used a stolen card to buy a $523,000 lottery ticket. The victim wants to share the winnings

PARIS (AP) — Thieves used a stolen card to buy a winning French lottery ticket worth 500,000 euros ($523,000). But they vanished before cashing in _- and now they’re among France’s most famous fugitives. The man whose card was stolen, identified in police documents as Jean-David E., is offering to split the cash with the […]

Economics

3 h. ago Warren Buffett offers Donald Trump some advice while celebrating Berkshire Hathaway’s success

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — In his annual letter to shareholders Saturday, Warren Buffett celebrated the successes of Berkshire Hathaway’s companies last year and in the 60 years since he took over a struggling New England textile company and began converting it into a massive conglomerate while offering some advice to President Donald Trump. Buffett opened […]

Culture

3 h. ago Walmart’s Tepid Outlook Stirs Concern For Retail Earnings Ahead

An uncertain outlook from Walmart Inc. is putting investors on high alert ahead of earnings from other retailers, casting a pall over the economically sensitive sector.

Culture

12 h. ago That time Knowlton Nash was the most famous news anchor in Canada

Knowlton Nash, a name synonymous with Canadian journalism, dedicated his life to shaping the world of news broadcasting. For a decade, he stood at the helm of CBC Television's flagship news program, The National, and gained a place in the hearts of many Canadians from coast to coast.His steady voice, warm demeanour, and signature oversized glasses earned him a reputation as a trusted figure in Canadian journalism, and his career, which spanned multiple decades, was marked by groundbreaking moments and high-stakes stories.Born Cyril Knowlton Nash in Toronto on Nov. 18, 1927, he was named after his father. At the age of five, Nash decided that he preferred to be known as Knowlton. At just eight years old, Nash sold his first newspaper and began producing his own newssheet.His fascination with news continued to grow, and by the age of 10, he had already released multiple editions of his own weekly newspaper, which he sold for less than a nickel.Nash took his first professional step int...

Other

16 h. ago Faircourt Asset Management Inc. Announces February Distribution

Toronto, Feb. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Faircourt Asset Management Inc., as Manager of the Faircourt Fund (CBOE:FGX), is pleased to announce the monthly distribution payable on the Shares of the below listed Fund. Faircourt Funds Trading Symbol Distribution Amount (per share/unit) Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payable Date Faircourt Gold Income Corp. FGX $0.024 February […]

Other

16 h. ago Purpose Investments Inc. Announces February 2025 Distributions for the Seven New Yield Shares ETFs

TORONTO, Feb. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Purpose Investments Inc. (“Purpose”) is pleased to announce the distributions for the month of February 2025 for its newest set of Yield Shares ETFs. The ex-distribution date for all seven Yield Shares ETFs listed in the table below is February 28, 2025. ETF Name Ticker Distributionper Unit RecordDate […]

Other

18 h. ago Einarson, Homan gain shorter road to Scotties Tournament of Hearts final

Kerri Einarson won her opening playoff game to setup a matchup against Rachel Homan for a place in Sunday's Scotties final.

Sport

18 h. ago Ninepoint Partners Announces Estimated February 2025 Cash Distributions for Ninepoint Cash Management Fund – ETF Series

TORONTO, Feb. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ninepoint Partners LP (“Ninepoint Partners”) today announced the estimated February 2025 cash distribution for the ETF Series of Ninepoint Cash Management Fund (the “Fund”). Ninepoint Partners expects to issue a press release on or about February 27, 2025, which will provide the final distribution rate. The record date […]

Culture

19 h. ago Trigon Metals Announces Upsizing of Private Placement and Closing of First Tranche

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES TORONTO — Trigon Metals Inc. (TSX-V: TM, OTCQB: PNTZF) (“Trigon” or the “Company”) has closed a non-brokered first tranche (the “First Tranche”) of its previously announced non-brokered private placement financing of common shares (the “Offering”). The Company issued 4,390,000 common shares […]

Other

21 h. ago Edmonton Police Service to have 2 ‘rotating’ interim chiefs amid ongoing search for full

Deputy Chief Devin Laforce and Deputy Chief Warren Driechel have been appointed to the shared role of interim chief.

Events

23 h. ago Ralph Ades Provides Update on Holdings of RealCap Holdings Limited

TORONTO, Feb. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ralph Ades (the “Acquiror”) announced today that the Acquiror acquired ownership and control of 121,498 common shares (the “Common Shares”) in the capital of RealCap Holdings Limited (the “Issuer”) (the “Acquisition”) as a result of the bequest of the shares to the Acquiror following the passing of the […]

Other

23 h. ago Economists Trim Canada’s Growth Outlook as Tariff Threats Linger

Economists are trimming their estimates for Canada’s growth as the threat of a trade battle with the US is seen weighing on business investment.

Economics

24 h. ago ‘Something I live for’: Avid ice climbers in New Brunswick share the love of their sport

Ice climbing is quickly gaining popularity in New Brunswick, and those who enjoy it say the winter sport offers the chance to experience breathtaking views. 

Sport

24 h. ago ‘No way Canada can win a trade war:’ John Manley shares some hard truths

Trump's tariff threats a 'really loud wakeup call' for Canada,' says former deputy prime minister

Economics

24 h. ago EDF Profit Falls on Lower Power Prices and May Slide Further

Electricite de France SA said profit fell last year as European wholesale power prices retreated while income taxes rose, and warned earnings may shrink further in 2025.

Economics

24 h. ago TMR Capital Sends an Open Letter Regarding Opportunistic MBO of WM Technology, Inc. (MAPS) and Urges Company to Buy Bitcoin Instead and Become the MicroStrategy (aka Strategy) for Cannabis

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — TMR Capital (hereinafter referred to as “we” or “our firm”) is a shareholder of MAPS. We believe that WM Technology, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”) proposed privatization dramatically undervalues the Company and is not the best path to maximizing shareholder value. Instead, in our letter, we urge the Company […]

Economics

25 h. ago Rideshare and taxi drivers must take new training by April 1: City of Edmonton

A new City of Edmonton bylaw will require rideshare and taxi drivers to take a new mandatory training course if they want to continue operating. A training course needs to be completed through a dispatcher in charge of the drivers by April 1 and a certificate of completion must be submitted to operate in the […]

Transport

25 h. ago Acadia Ventures Files Early Warning Report With Respect to Subordinate Voting Shares of VerticalScope Holdings Inc.

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, Feb. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Acadia Ventures Ltd. (“Acadia”) has filed on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.com) an early warning report with respect to subordinate voting shares (“Subordinate Voting Shares”) of VerticalScope Holdings Inc. (the “Issuer” or “VerticalScope”) held by Acadia. On February 20, 2025, Acadia disposed of a total of 612,600 Subordinate Voting […]

Other

26 h. ago Toronto charity shares experiences and challenges protecting vulnerable youth online

Editor's Note: The following story contains details about human trafficking that may upset some readers.February 22 is Human Trafficking Awareness Day in Canada, and aims to raise awareness about its magnitude and prevalence while taking steps to combat and prevent the crime itself. "Sex trafficking is the most common form of human trafficking and is one of Canada's most lucrative and misunderstood crimes," Suzie Tarlattini, Supervisor of the Awareness and Prevention Program at Covenant House Toronto, tells blogTO."Most people don't realize that it can happen to someone they know, and when we believe this, we're distancing ourselves from the issue and from very real risk factors our children might be facing."Educating the GTAAlongside dual efforts to both prevent and support youth experiencing homelessness, Covenant House provides education about sex trafficking and online safety to students across the GTA so that they may understand the issue, how it happens, what wa...

Technology

26 h. ago Canada Buy Now Pay Later Business Databook 2025: A $6.69 Billion Market by 2030 – 75+ KPIs on BNPL Market Size, End

DUBLIN — The “Canada Buy Now Pay Later Business and Investment Opportunities Databook – 75+ KPIs on BNPL Market Size, End-Use Sectors, Market Share, Product Analysis, Business Model, Demographics – Q1 2025 Update” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The BNPL payment market in Canada is expected to grow by 12.0% on annual basis […]

Economics