5 h. ago Western Financial Group CEO Grant Ostir Charts Bold Growth Strategy After 90 Days at the Helm

Customer-centric approach, product innovation, expert delivery, and journey-based teams to drive growth plans HIGH RIVER, Alberta, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Western Financial Group (“Western”) today announced that Chief Executive Officer Grant Ostir unveiled a transformative growth strategy following his first 90 days in the role. The plan aims to double the company’s customer […]

Culture

7 h. ago Costco Canada offering massive deal on membership this month

Want a Costco Canada membership? Now is the perfect time to buy or renew one for your household.On Sept. 1, 2024, Costco raised its annual membership fees for the first time in years. The Gold Star membership increased by $5 ($60 to $65), and the higher-tier Executive membership jumped by $10 to $130 annually.The good news is that Costco sometimes offers membership promotions with serious advantages. The big-box store currently has a deal for new and returning members (whose membership expired 18 or more months ago), but you'll have to act fast.The deal ends on April 13, 2025.Until that deadline, those who sign as Executive members online using the promo code COSTCO80 will receive a $80 voucher. It can be used on a $200 purchase at Costco.ca.For Gold Star members, the gift voucher is worth $40 (promo code: COSTCO40) and can be applied to a $100 purchase on the big box store's website.Savings like that could mean a ton of free essentials like toilet paper, cleaning supplies, applianc...

Economics

8 h. ago Le Pen and Her Untested Heir Face Year in French Legal Suspense

At a December lunch in Paris, one senior executive approached the young and charismatic president of the far right National Rally and pulled him aside.

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9 h. ago Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Promotes Caoimhe Gormley and Ciaran Reddin in Ireland

BOSTON & DUBLIN — Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) today announced that it has named Caoimhe Gormley as Country Manager and Ciaran Reddin as Head of Executive & Professional (E&P) Lines in Ireland. “Caoimhe and Ciaran are proven leaders who embody BHSI’s customer-first values and culture,” said Alessandro Cerase, Head of Europe, BHSI. “Thanks in […]

Economics

10 h. ago Quantum Motion Appoints Seasoned Tech Executive as President & CCO to Lead Company Expansion and Commercialisation

LONDON & SAN FRANCISCO — Quantum Motion has appointed Hugo Saleh as President and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) to capitalise on the rapidly growing market demand for quantum computing. Founded in 2017 by leading researchers from Oxford University and University College London, Quantum Motion is accelerating its shift to productisation to meet market needs. Hugo, […]

Economics

19 h. ago Ecopetrol Eyes Buying Carlyle’s Colombia Asset to Boost Reserves

Colombia’s state-owned Ecopetrol SA is considering buying Carlyle Group’s oil driller in the nation as it looks to boost reserves and output, its top executives said in an interview.

Transport

21 h. ago ’JFK’ director Oliver Stone calls for a reinvestigation of Kennedy’s 1963 assassination

Oscar-winning director Oliver Stone, whose 1991 film “JFK” portrayed President John F. Kennedy’s assassination as the work of a shadowy government conspiracy, called Tuesday for a new congressional investigation of the killing during a hearing that aired conspiracy theories about it.  The freewheeling hearing of the House Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets, […]

Economics

23 h. ago Pieridae to Hold Conference Call and Webcast for Its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders and to Discuss First Quarter 2025 Results

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN UNITED STATES CALGARY, Alberta, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pieridae Energy Limited (“Pieridae” or the “Company”) (TSX: PEA) will release its financial and operating results for the first quarter 2025, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, after markets close. President & Chief Executive […]

Culture

25 h. ago 8 people charged after drugs and weapons seized from southwest Calgary home

Calgary police have seized a large variety of drugs and weapons and eight people have been charged after officers executed a search warrant on a 'problem home.'

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27 h. ago These were the best April Fools' Day pranks in Ontario this year

If you haven't caught on yet, it's officially April Fools' Day 2025 in Toronto, and as anticipated, many local attractions, businesses, and restaurants are taking to social media in hopes of pranking their followers and customers.From unrealistic moves to head-scratching and custom-made drinks for your four-legged friends, here are our picks for the best April Fools' Day pranks that tricked people in Toronto this year.Canada's Wonderland relocationDid you hear? Canada's Wonderland is relocating! Well, not actually, but plenty of people fell for this prank posted by the amusement park's social team this morning.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Canada's Wonderland (@canadaswonderland)The team joked that the park will be relocating to Wonder Island in 2031, a custom-built island located right by downtown Toronto. One person even asked if the amusement park would be providing a...

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32 h. ago From paper fish to flying penguins, April Fools’ Day sure to bring plenty of practical jokes

From France to Iceland to the United States, April Fools’ Day will be celebrated on Tuesday with practical jokes and elaborate hoaxes, so make sure to triple check viral posts and don’t leave your back open to any stray sticky notes. The jokesters’ custom has been around for hundreds of years, although its exact birth […]

Transport

33 h. ago Telehouse Canada Announces Leadership Transition as It Enters Its Next Phase of Growth

Atsushi Kubo appointed as President & CEO of Telehouse Canada, succeeding Satoshi Adachi, to drive continued expansion and strengthen market position in Canada TORONTO — Telehouse Canada, a leading colocation data centre service provider, has appointed Atsushi Kubo as the new President & Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect. Atsushi Kubo, formerly Executive Vice President […]

Politics

40 h. ago B.C. dismisses entire PHSA board as efficiency review of health authorities begins

B.C. Ministry of Health replaces PHSA board and appoints an interim CEO in a string of executive moves

Science

41 h. ago US sanctions 6 Chinese and Hong Kong officials, drawing backlash from the city’s government

HONG KONG (AP) — The United States sanctioned six Chinese and Hong Kong officials who it alleged were involved in “transnational repression” and acts that threaten to further erode the city’s autonomy, drawing condemnation from the territory’s government Tuesday. The six officials included Justice Secretary Paul Lam, security office director Dong Jingwei and police commissioner […]

Politics

44 h. ago Tennessee Valley Authority, the nation’s largest public utility, appoints a new CEO

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The nation’s largest public utility on Monday promoted one of its top executives to CEO, putting Don Moul in charge of the Tennessee Valley Authority as President Donald Trump has cast renewed attention on the federal entity. The utility announced that its board picked Moul as president and chief executive to […]

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52 h. ago Florida killer Michael Tanzi is too obese to execute, lawyers claim

The defence says lethal injection complications are likely to ensue if the corpulent killer is put to death

Events

54 h. ago Conservatives are caught in a perfect electoral storm, but aren’t blown away yet: Full Comment podcast

In any other election, the kind of poll numbers Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives are putting up would be cause for celebration. And their campaign so far has been perfectly executed, as Stuart Thomson and Tasha Kheiriddin from Postmedia’s Political Hack newsletter discuss with Brian Lilley this week. Meanwhile, Liberal Leader Mark Carney has stumbled and underwhelmed. […]

Culture

54 h. ago Citadel Income Fund Announces Board Changes at its Manager, Artemis Investment Management Limited

TORONTO, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Citadel Income Fund (TSX: CTF.UN) (the “Fund”) announced today that Artemis Investment Management Limited (“Artemis”), the Fund’s trustee and manager, has implemented changes to its board of directors. Effective March 31, 2025, Gavin Swartzman, a long-standing director of Artemis, has retired from the board. Artemis extends its […]

Culture

56 h. ago Westhaven Announces Leadership Changes; Appoints Armstrong President & CEO

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Westhaven Gold Corp. (TSX-V:WHN) today announced that Gareth Thomas will step down as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 30, 2025 with the Board of Directors appointing Ken Armstrong as the new President and CEO, effective May 1, 2025. Thomas, who has served in an […]

Politics

56 h. ago Village Farms International Welcomes Yvonne Trupiano as Global Chief Human Resources Officer

– Former consumer goods distribution, food, and retail service industry executive will help guide the Company’s global expansion initiatives – VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Village Farms International, Inc. (“Village Farms” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: VFF) today announced the hiring of Yvonne Trupiano as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Global […]

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