2 h. ago Jake Paul announces he will fight Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on June 28 in Anaheim

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Jake Paul will take on former middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in the influencer-boxer’s next bout on June 28 at Anaheim’s Honda Center. Paul (11-1, 7 KOs) and Chavez (54-6-1, 34 KOs) will have a 10-round fight at a 200-pound catchweight limit, promoter Golden Boy announced Friday. Paul has mostly […]

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2 h. ago Injured Blue Jays starter Max Scherzer gets second cortisone shot in thumb

If at first you don’t succeed … take another shot. That’s the approach Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer has taken with the nagging thumb injury that limited him to just eight appearances last season with Texas and to just one start so far with the Jays. Any potential return to the roster is still a […]

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5 h. ago Série contre les Capitals: ailleurs qu'au Québec, le Canadien aura à faire mentir beaucoup d'experts

Dans le reste du Canada et aux États-Unis, les experts ne donnent pas cher de la peau de Montréal contre les Capitals.

Economics

6 h. ago «Washington, c’est la meilleure équipe de la ligue» – Martin St

Les Capitals de Washington forment une équipe drôlement intimidante, mais ne comptez pas sur Martin St-Louis pour reculer.

Sport

7 h. ago Montreal Canadiens’ David Savard says he plans to retire after NHL playoffs

BROSSARD — Montreal Canadiens defenceman David Savard says this season will be his last in the NHL. Savard revealed his decision Friday as the Canadiens prepare to play the Washington Capitals in a first-round series beginning Monday. The 34-year-old from Saint-Hyacinthe, Que., arrived in Montreal via free agency in July 2021. His four-year, US$14-million contract […]

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7 h. ago Sam Adekugbe eager for return as Vancouver Whitecaps look to continue hot start

While Vancouver has fared well through a spate of injuries, it will be crucial to get players back to full health.

Culture

9 h. ago Canadien c. Capitals: 8 aspects décortiqués, qui a l'avantage?

Affronter les Capitals ne sera pas une tâche facile.

Economics

9 h. ago Groups move to save Drumheller's Tyra the Tyrannosaurus from extinction

The Drumheller and District Chamber of Commerce had announced plans to dismantle Tyra at the end of 2029

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11 h. ago ASUS Introduces Upgraded TUF Gaming A14 for Ultimate Performance

The new A14 combines an ultraportable design with outstanding AI-enhanced performance TORONTO, April 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ASUS today announced an all-new ASUS TUF Gaming A14 equipped with an AMD Ryzen™ AI 7 350 CPU and an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU. Housed in an incredibly portable and lightweight 14-inch form factor chassis, the TUF […]

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11 h. ago «Un peu comme une guerre»: les Maple Leafs auront une autre raison de craindre les Sénateurs

Les Sénateurs pourront miser sur la présence de leur capitaine dimanche.

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12 h. ago Dipharma Awarded Bronze Medal by Ecovadis for Sustainability

Recognition Underscores Commitment to Sustainable Practices MILAN, April 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dipharma Francis, a global world class Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) and a leading manufacturer of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), New Chemical Entities (NCE), and advanced Intermediates for Generic and Contract Manufacturing markets, is proud to announce that it has once […]

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12 h. ago Jushi Holdings Inc. Announces Grand Opening of Beyond Hello™ Mansfield in Ohio, Expanding Its Statewide Retail Footprint

New Beyond Hello™ Adult-Use and Medical Dispensary Opens in Mansfield, OH Fifth Beyond Hello Dispensary in Ohio and 41st Nationwide First Licensed Dispensary Opening in the Mansfield Area Grand Opening Celebration with Exclusive Promotions April 19- May 4, 2025 A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this link. BOCA RATON, Fla., […]

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20 h. ago One of Toronto's best donut shops is closing down after 14 years

A Toronto donut shop known in equal measures for its salacious name as its tasty treats will be closing down for good this summer, as its founder pursues a new direction.It's been a storied run for Toronto's Glory Hole Doughnuts, which, over the past 14 years, has earned itself not only an evangelical community support base but a reputation for being one of the city's best doughnut shops — if not the best.Despite the popularity that the shop's various locations have sustained over the years, though, operating a small business always comes with its fair share of difficulties, a reality that owner Ashley Jacot de Boinod has never shied away from sharing.From highs like expanding from their original Parkdale space to new locations in Harbord Village, Little India and a pop-up in the Eaton Centre to more challenging moments like closing down the aforementioned Parkdale shop and getting candid about the difficulty of maintaining a business i...

Politics

20 h. ago Food festival with eats from over 40 countries coming to Toronto

Food festival season is right around the corner for Toronto, bringing with it the much-anticipated return of a slew of annual favourites, including the always-electric Pan American Food and Music Festival.Returning to the city's food festival circuit for its 13th year, Toronto's Pan American Food and Music Festival (or PanamFest, as it's also known) is a huge celebration of cuisines and cultures spanning the Americas, from Canada to Chile.I can't think of a better city to play host to a festival that celebrates diversity and multiculturalism than Toronto, and no better location to serve as its backdrop than Nathan Phillips Square, illuminated by the glow of the Toronto sign.The weekend-long festival is set to feature a host of restaurants and chefs from across the city and beyond, churning out dishes and snacks from 41 different countries in North, Central and South America.Whether you're in the mood for poutine, plantain or Pão de Queijo, there&...

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22 h. ago Party leaders didn’t take media questions after the English debate. Here’s why

The decision was announced after the debate by the commission’s executive director

Politics

24 h. ago XORTX Announces Receipt of Nasdaq Notification Regarding Minimum Bid Price Deficiency

CALGARY, Alberta, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — XORTX Therapeutics Inc. (“XORTX” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: XRTX | TSXV: XRTX | Frankfurt: ANU), a late stage clinical pharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies to treat progressive kidney disease and gout, announces receipt of notification from the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC Listing Qualifications Department that […]

Economics

25 h. ago SmartStop Self Storage REIT Announces Its Flip to Fully Unsecured on Its Senior Credit Facility and Private Placement Notes

LADERA RANCH, Calif. — SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop”) (NYSE:SMA), an internally managed real estate investment trust and a premier owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the United States and Canada, announced today that it has achieved the Security Interest Termination Conditions for its Credit Facility and 2032 Private Placement Notes (as defined […]

Economics

25 h. ago Bigstack Opportunities I Inc. Announces Receipt of TSXV Conditional Approval and Filing of Filing Statement

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TORONTO, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bigstack Opportunities I Inc. (“Bigstack”) (TSXV: STAK.P), a capital pool company as defined under the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV” or the “Exchange”), is pleased to announce that the […]

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25 h. ago Haley Joel Osment charged with cocaine possession and being drunk in public

MAMMOTH LAKES, Calif. (AP) — Oscar-nominated actor Haley Joel Osment has been charged with public intoxication and cocaine possession after his arrest earlier this month at a Northern California ski resort. The Mono County District Attorney’s office announced the misdemeanor charges Thursday against the 37-year-old actor, who starred as a child in movies “The Sixth […]

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26 h. ago Bird Construction Inc. Announces Release Date and Conference Call for 2025 First Quarter Financial Results

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bird Construction Inc. (TSX: BDT) announced today that it will release its 2025 first quarter financial results after market close on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. A conference call and live webcast to discuss the results will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. (ET). […]

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