12 m. ago RFK Jr. plans to phase out eight artificial dyes from the US food supply

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health officials said they plan to phase out eight petroleum-based artificial colors from the nation’s food supply, triggering an overhaul of scores of brightly hued products on American store shelves. Details of the plan are expected to be announced Tuesday afternoon by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Food and […]

Culture

63 m. ago Chinese takeover of Vancouver gold miner unlikely to be blocked by government, analyst says

In recent years, the government blocked deals involving Chinese companies and Canadian miners developing critical minerals

Politics

77 m. ago S&P/TSX composite up more than 300 points, U.S. stock markets also post gains

Canada’s main stock index was up more than 300 points in late-morning trading, helped by gains in the energy and base metal sectors, while U.S. stock markets also climbed higher. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 323.93 points at 24,332.79. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 827.58 points at 38,997.99. The […]

Economics

2 h. ago Pampa Metals and Rugby Resources Enter Into Definitive Agreement

Vancouver, British Columbia, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pampa Metals Corp. (“Pampa Metals”) (CSE:PM / FSE:FIR / OTCQB:PMMCF) and Rugby Resources Ltd. (“Rugby”) (TSXV:RUG) are pleased to advise that they have entered into a definitive arrangement agreement (the “Arrangement Agreement”) providing for, among other matters, the acquisition by Pampa Metals of 100% of the […]

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4 h. ago Massive cavern forming below major Toronto intersection looks like a mine

A large void is being carved out below a major Toronto intersection traversed by thousands every day, and few people passing overhead have any idea that a huge cave lurks below as part of the push to build the new $27 billion Ontario Line.When it opens to the public in 2031, the new 15-station, 15.6-kilometre transit line will relieve existing subway interchanges by providing a route between Exhibition Place and the shuttered Ontario Science Centre.That route includes a tunnelled stretch through the heart of downtown Toronto, requiring deep underground excavations at station sites in preparation for the arrival of tunnel boring machines.The future Ontario Line Queen-Spadina subway station will be one of the stations requiring the excavation of "caverns" deep below street-level, and Metrolinx has provided an update on the major operation hidden out of sight underground.The transit agency shared new photos celebrating "a big month underground" in February, noting t...

Politics

5 h. ago Nuclear Reactor Developer Terra Innovatum to Go Public Via SPAC

Terra Innovatum, one of several competitors seeking to develop small-scale nuclear power, is set to go public by merging with the blank-check firm GSR III Acquisition Corp.

Sport

6 h. ago Newcore Gold Drilling Intersects 2.50 g/t Gold over 15.0 Metres and 3.00 g/t Gold over 10.0 metres at the Enchi Gold Project, Ghana

Drilling Intersects Multiple Zones of Gold Mineralization at the Nyam Gold Deposit and the Pre-Resource Stage Kojina Hill Gold Target VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Newcore Gold Ltd. (“Newcore” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: NCAU, OTCQX: NCAUF) is pleased to announce additional drill results from the 35,000-metre drill program underway at the […]

Other

7 h. ago Ontario child welfare audits progressing with spring completion deadline

Last fall, Ontario announced financially focused audits of 37 children's aid organizations in the province after a push from Premier Doug Ford.

Events

9 h. ago Domestic extremists pushing ‘corrosive’ narratives in Canada’s election: report

Some domestic extremist groups are capitalizing on deteriorating relations between Canada and the U.S. to push their agenda, according to a new report.

Politics

9 h. ago Integral Metals Welcomes Shervin Pishevar as an Advisor to the Company

Tech Visionary and Entrepreneur Shervin Pishevar Joins Integral Metals to Drive Strategic Growth in Critical Mineral Exploration CALGARY, Alberta, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Integral Metals Corp. (CSE: INTG | OTC: ITGLF | FSE: ZK9) (the “Company” or “Integral”) is pleased to announce the addition of Shervin Pishevar as an Advisor to the Company. […]

Economics

14 h. ago China’s CMOC Agrees to Buy Canada’s Lumina Gold for $420 Million

CMOC Group, a leading Chinese cobalt and copper miner, agreed to buy Canada’s Lumina Gold Corp. for about C$581 million ($420 million) to tap the largest primary gold deposit in Ecuador.

Economics

15 h. ago India’s Modi to Meet Saudi Crown Prince in Push for Closer Ties

Indian Prime Minister Narenda Modi is set to kick off a two-day trip to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday as he seeks to deepen ties with the major oil exporter and OPEC+ leader at a time of mounting global trade uncertainty.

Other

16 h. ago Metals Billionaire Agarwal Seeks Mining Reboot Amid Debt Overhaul, Saudi Push

Indian billionaire Anil Agarwal is inching closer to finishing a long-planned breakup of his metals-to-energy conglomerate Vedanta Ltd., a move aimed at trimming the group’s $11 billion debt pile and giving greater attention to different businesses.

Economics

17 h. ago Alberta’s request to question fired health executive over confidential emails granted

The province is seeking a court order to have the emails returned, have Mentzelopoulos disclose who she shared the information with, and prevent her from using the emails as evidence in court

Events

18 h. ago Smackover Lithium’s South West Arkansas Project Receives Special Designation as a Priority Transparency Critical Mineral Project From the Trump Administration

LEWISVILLE, Ark., April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Smackover Lithium, a Joint Venture (“JV”) between Standard Lithium Ltd. (“Standard Lithium” or the “Company”) (TSXV:SLI) (NYSE:A:SLI) and Equinor, is proud to announce that its South West Arkansas (“SWA”) Project has been selected as one of the first critical mineral production projects to be advanced under Executive […]

Politics

19 h. ago Mineros S.A. Corrects Record Date for August 2025 Dividend Payment

MEDELLIN, Colombia — Mineros S.A. (TSX:MSA, MINEROS:CB) (“Mineros” or the “Company”) announces a correction to the previously-announced record date for the ordinary dividend to be paid to holders of common shares of Mineros on August 1, 2025. The Company’s press release of April 1, 2025, incorrectly disclosed the Canadian record date for the August dividend […]

Sport

19 h. ago City of Calgary 'actively reviewing' D+ fiscal transparency grade

The City of Calgary maintains that it's dedicated to high standards of financial reporting and transparency, while continually seeking improvements

Other

19 h. ago Lomiko Metals Announces the closing of the first tranche of the Private Placement

Not for Distribution to United States News Wire Services or for Dissemination in the United States MONTREAL — Lomiko Metals Inc. (TSX.V: LMR) (“Lomiko” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce it will apply to the TSX Venture Exchange (the “Exchange”) to close the first tranche of the non-brokered private placement for aggregate gross proceeds […]

Other

20 h. ago Revive Therapeutics Announces Proposed Shares for Debt Transaction

TORONTO, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Revive Therapeutics Ltd. (“Revive” or the “Company”) (OTCQB: RVVTF) (CSE: RVV) (FRANKFURT:31R), a specialty life sciences company focused on the research and development of therapeutics for infectious diseases, rare disorders, and medical countermeasures, announces that it is proposing to settle an aggregate of $150,000 in payables to arm’s […]

Economics

20 h. ago Maple Leafs have chance to reach rare feat in Game 2 of Battle of Ontario with Senators

Leafs seek to improve forechecking, 5-on-5 play and take a 2-0 series lead against rival Senators

Events