74 m. ago Bombardier Announces Conditional Notice of Partial Redemption for US$500,000,000 of its 7.875% Senior Notes due 2027

MONTREAL, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bombardier Inc. (“Bombardier”) today announced that it has issued a conditional notice of partial redemption for US$500 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 7.875% Senior Notes due 2027 (the “2027 Notes”). As set forth in the conditional notice of partial redemption issued today in respect of the […]

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2 h. ago More than 1,000 people from across Canada gather to discuss Indigenous economic reconciliation

Industry came together with Indigenous people to discuss meaningful partnerships

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3 h. ago Dry, hot conditions lead to evacuation orders in Manitoba, Ontario

WINNIPEG — Fast-moving wildfires spurred by dry, hot and windy conditions prompted communities in Manitoba and northwestern Ontario to issue evacuation orders Wednesday as the regions endure another day of sweltering heat. About 1,000 people were ordered to leave a popular area for cottagers as wildfires continued to burn in eastern Manitoba. One fire destroyed […]

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3 h. ago More than 1,000 Starbucks baristas in U.S. stores go on strike to protest new dress code

More than 1,000 Starbucks baristas at 75 U.S. stores have gone on strike since Sunday to protest a new company dress code, a union representing the coffee giant’s workers said Wednesday. Starbucks put new limits starting Monday on what its baristas can wear under their green aprons. The dress code requires employees at company-operated and […]

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5 h. ago Wildfires raging in northwestern Ontario trigger evacuation alerts

Fast-moving wildfires in northwestern Ontario are triggering evacuation alerts as the region endures another day of sweltering heat. Officials say an out-of-control fire burning near the border with Manitoba has more than doubled in size since Tuesday to around 23,000 hectares. Provincial police say they are assisting with the evacuation of a First Nation located […]

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5 h. ago Ford Canada facing national class action over claims batteries are defective

Ford vehicle owners in Canada could potentially be compensated from a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging performance issues due to a defective battery.On May 6, Charney Lawyers filed the class-action lawsuit against Ford Motor Company and Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd. at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. The lawsuit seeks damages for all eligible Canadian residents who owned or leased specific models of Ford PHEVs (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) or plug-in electric vehicles.The lawsuit has yet to be certified and comes just over a month after Charney Lawyers commenced a national class action in B.C. against Ford, alleging that certain Ford vehicles equipped with a 10R80 10-speed Transmission have been "linked to significant operational issues."The latest allegationsA Toronto-based plaintiff initiated the latest lawsuit after she and her husband purchased a used 2021 Ford Escape in April 2024 for $35,000 to save on gasoline and car repairs.However, a nationw...

Society

6 h. ago Air Canada, flight attendant union head to conciliation amid impasse in negotiations

The union representing Air Canada flight attendants says it has filed for conciliation with the federal labour minister after reaching an impasse in contract negotiations with the airline. The Air Canada component of CUPE, which represents 10,000 Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge flight attendants, said its top priority is boosting compensation, noting an entry-level […]

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6 h. ago Starbucks workers in Oak Bay file to join the United Steelworkers union

VICTORIA, British Columbia, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Starbucks workers at the Oak Bay location in Victoria, B.C., have filed to join the United Steelworkers union (USW), marking another significant milestone in the growing national movement of unionized baristas fighting for fairness at work. The Oak Bay application follows the successful ratification of four […]

Society

7 h. ago Pathway Expands Medical AI Platform with Drug Reference and Interaction Checker

Clinicians can now access full medication data and interaction checks in seconds MONTREAL — Pathway today announced the launch of a fully integrated drug reference and drug-drug interaction checker within its AI-powered medical knowledge platform. Clinicians can now access comprehensive medication information for over 2,000 drugs and screen for interactions directly within the same interface […]

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7 h. ago Scotiabank Arena is hosting a Toronto Maple Leafs watch party and tickets are just $15

The Toronto Maple Leafs are widening the reach of their watch parties.While Maple Leaf Square outside of Scotiabank Arena has been a staple spot to watch the games for many years now, the team has decided to open the doors of the arena as well.On Friday, May 16, the Leafs will be hosting an indoor watch party for Game 6 of their second-round series of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Florida Panthers. Tickets are $15, with proceeds going back to benefit the MLSE Foundation.Fans can buy their tickets starting Wednesday at 2 p.m. EDT via the Toronto Maple Leafs App or at MapleLeafs.com. Members who join Fan Access can get early access to a presale code while also getting select discount tickets.If you don't have the funds to pony up for expensive playoff tickets, this might be your best bet at experiencing the same type of crowd atmosphere for a much reduced price."Throughout the playoffs, we’ve experienced the unwavering passion of Maple Leafs fans, ...

Economics

9 h. ago Canada Post pauses talks with union ahead of looming possible strike

Canada Post says negotiations have paused to allow for a 'reset' in discussions, but the union representing its workers is criticizing a lack of clarity on when talks will resume.

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10 h. ago Toronto's Rogers Stadium weeks from opening and it's hiring for a ton of jobs

Less than eight months after it was first announced, Toronto's newest venue, Rogers Stadium, is swiftly coming together before its big debut this summer — and Live Nation is in the midst of hiring for the site's team.Those keeping tabs on the stadium's social media will have seen that it has been hosting a series of career fairs this month, with the next one coming up on Wednesday, May 14.Meanwhile, construction on the 50,000-capacity outdoor venue, the largest of its kind in the city, has been scaling up as we approach its inaugural show at the end of June.Locals have snapped some sneaky photos of the progress at YZD (formerly the Downsview Airport Lands) and shared them to socials in recent months, some of them showing active chair installation on newly-built bleachers more than 20 rows high back in March, when about half of the stadium appeared to be built.A Reddit user who lives nearby shared photos of the venue's progress in M...

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10 h. ago Affirm now available at Mattress Firm, offering shoppers flexible payment options ahead of Memorial Day

Eligible consumers can now pay over time with Affirm, choosing biweekly or monthly payments when shopping online or at Mattress Firm stores nationwide SAN FRANCISCO — Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM), the payment network that empowers consumers and helps merchants drive growth, today announced a new partnership with Mattress Firm, the nation’s largest mattress specialty retailer. Shoppers […]

Economics

11 h. ago Maori lawmakers who performed protest haka receive temporary bans from New Zealand’s Parliament

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Three New Zealand lawmakers from Te Pāti Māori, the Māori Party, will receive temporary bans from Parliament and severe censure, it was announced Wednesday, over their protest of a proposed law by performing a haka, a chanting dance of challenge, directed at their opponents. A committee of their peers recommended the […]

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11 h. ago Letters, May 14: Some Albertans willing to pay the cost of a referendum

Do you support Downtown revitalization? Vote in our daily poll! I just have to reply to Gerald Thomas’ letter of May 11 against the referendum. He wants those who are for the referendum to pay between $1,000 to $5,000 per signee. No problem, I’m in as the referendum is important to the future of Albertans, […]

Economics

12 h. ago 39 years ago: A May snowstorm paralyzes Calgary, as the Flames win their first shot at the Stanley Cup

The snowstorm of May 14, 1986 packed a winter wallop in Calgary 39 years ago this week. Hundreds of vehicles were stuck on highways. Police eventually closed off the highways heading north, west and east out of Calgary. Schools, stores, businesses and almost any place that could close did close. More than 100 massive steel […]

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12 h. ago Everyday Care in Action: Thousands of Kenvue Employees Come Together Across 21 Markets to Help Advance Healthier Communities

Kenvuers contribute 5,000+ hours of volunteer time to local causes along with building 22,000+ hygiene kits for underserved communities Hygiene kits to feature 110,000+ donated products from iconic brands Neutrogena®, Listerine®, OGX®, Johnson’s® Baby and more SUMMIT, N.J. — Kenvue Inc. (NYSE: KVUE), the maker of iconic brands such as Neutrogena®, Listerine®, Aveeno®, and Tylenol®, […]

Science

14 h. ago Arif: Patriotism or jingoism? A warning from an Indian immigrant

In neighbourhoods from Vanier to Barrhaven, in grocery stores where dozens of languages hum together, and in public spaces built on shared compromise, I see the real Canada. But I also hear the quiet concerns: Who gets to define “Canadian”?

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22 h. ago Opposition, Vancouver mayor raise questions about new Downtown Eastside consultant

The province has hired former Ontario cabinet minister Michael Bryant on a six-month contract worth $150,000 plus expenses to review Downtown Eastside programs and future policy.

Politics

24 h. ago Cleanfarms Celebrates 15 Years of Agricultural Sustainability Leadership

ETOBICOKE, Ontario, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cleanfarms marks its 15th anniversary as a global leader in agricultural waste management, having collected over 97,000,000 kg of agricultural waste materials from Canadian farms since programming began. Since inception, Cleanfarms, a Canadian not-for-profit industry stewardship organization has become a global leader in collecting, recycling, and safely […]

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