55 m. ago U.S. President Donald Trump offers congrats to new American pope

Donald Trump has given a thumbs-up to the new American pope. “Congratulations to Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who was just named Pope,” the U.S. president posted on his Truth Social app as the new pope was named on Thursday afternoon. “It is such an honor to realize that he is the first American Pope. What […]

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59 m. ago The Who Farewell Tour is coming to Vancouver: what you need to know

Classic rock legends announce the Song Is Over North American Farewell Tour, including a date in Vancouver

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1 hour ago Robert Prevost, first American pope in history of the Catholic Church, will take the name Leo XIV

The smoke signal means the winner secured at least 89 votes of the 133 cardinals participating in the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis.

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2 h. ago Trump célèbre une trêve commerciale avec Londres pour le 8 mai

Le président américain s’est dit «ravi» d’annoncer un accord commercial «historique» selon lui.

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2 h. ago Global Container Terminals Named One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies

Vancouver, BC, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GCT Global Container Terminals (GCT), a majority Canadian-owned container terminal operator serving the Port of Vancouver, has been named a winner of the 2025 Canada’s Best Managed Companies Award in recognition of its industry-leading performance, its global business practices, and its sustained growth. “We are incredibly proud […]

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2 h. ago Tom Segura, Mae Martin, Russell Peters enlisted for revamped Just For Laughs festival

Tom Segura and Russell Peters are among the headliners booked for a revamped Just For Laughs comedy festival. The Montreal summer showcase is touting a lineup that includes Toronto’s Mae Martin, Pakistani-American comic Kumail Nanjinai, and U.S. comics Fortune Feimster, Michelle Buteau and Adam Ray. JFL president and CEO Sylvain Parent-Bedard says this year’s festival […]

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3 h. ago The Who announce ‘The Song Is Over’ North American farewell tour

Lone Canadian shows will take place Sept. 2 and 4 at Toronto's Budweiser Stage and Sept. 23 in Vancouver

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4 h. ago Empower Reports Base Earnings of $255M in First Quarter, up 13% Year Over Year

Workplace Solutions added 700K participants and 12K plans Wealth unit sees inflows up 115% year over year GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. — Empower announced today it has achieved base earnings of $255 million for the first quarter of 2025, up 13% from the same period in 2024. The retirement services and wealth management provider added approximately […]

Economics

4 h. ago Frustré par le statu quo sur les taux, Trump traite le patron de la Fed d’«imbécile»

La Réserve fédérale n’arrive pas à prévoir où va l’économie américaine en raison des droits de douane du président.

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4 h. ago Diageo named Official Spirits Supporter in North, Central and South America for FIFA World Cup 26™

Global spirits leader will become a Tournament Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 26™ and activate top consumer brands, including Casamigos, Don Julio, Buchanan’s, Johnnie Walker and Smirnoff Together FIFA and Diageo will deliver unique fan-focused activations Diageo and FIFA will promote responsible consumption and celebration throughout the tournament’s 16 Host Cities NEW YORK — […]

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4 h. ago Trump annonce un accord commercial au périmètre incertain avec le Royaume

Cet accord « total et complet » est le premier « de beaucoup d’autres », affirme le président américain.

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5 h. ago Everything you need to know about Canada's Wonderland for 2025 season

The 2025 season has arrived at Canada's Wonderland, and there are plenty of changes at the park that people should be aware of before visiting this year.During the 2025 off-season, there have been several changes to Wonderland's lineup of attractions, new food, and even a lawsuit filed against the park.Here's everything you need to know before visiting Canada's Wonderland in 2025:New flagship attractionThe enormous new AlpenFury launch coaster will soon become Canada's longest, tallest, and fastest, hurtling riders on a kilometre-long track with an impressive nine inversions — more than any other coaster in North America — that will top out at thrilling speeds of 115 km/h.The ride is not ready as of opening day, May 8, but Wonderland assures guests that AlpenFury will open this spring.Demolished and reconstructed ridesTwo fan favourites are noticeably absent from Wonderland as of opening day.A Wonderland spokesperson confirmed to b...

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5 h. ago From Apple to GM, Tariffs to Cost Companies Tens of Billions

From Apple Inc. to General Motors Co., corporate America is bracing for tens of billions of dollars in damages from Trump’s trade war — and that’s before most affected goods have landed.

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6 h. ago Newsweek Names Cintas Corporation as One of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Gen Z

The business services leader is recognized for creating an environment that supports young professionals in their development and career success. CINCINNATI — Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) has been named to Newsweek’s 2025 list of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Gen Z. This award highlights Cintas’ dedication to investing in the growth of young professionals and positioning […]

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6 h. ago International companies to host live webcasts at Deutsche Bank’s Depositary Receipts Virtual Investor Conference on May 15, 2025

NEW YORK, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Deutsche Bank today announced the lineup for its Depositary Receipts Virtual Investor Conference (“dbVIC”) on Thursday, May 15, 2025 featuring live webcast presentations from international companies with American Depositary Receipt (ADR) programs in the United States. Representatives from participating companies based in China, Hong Kong, Philippines, Denmark, […]

Society

6 h. ago Nowvertical Named Google Cloud Premier Partner in the UK, Highlighting Momentum Of Global Integration Strategy

TORONTO, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NowVertical Group Inc. (TSXV: NOW) (“NowVertical” or the “Company”), a leading data and AI solutions provider, today announced it’s UK operations have been recognised as a Google Cloud Premier Partner — the highest designation within the Google Cloud Partner Advantage programme. This achievement follows NowVertical’s recent 2025 Google Cloud Data Analytics […]

Culture

6 h. ago What’s in a ‘papal name’ and what the new pope’s choice could mean for the church

The chosen name often honours a saint, a previous pope, or a particular legacy the new pontiff wishes to emulate

Culture

6 h. ago 'Stability and calm': Former Edmonton police chief Dale McFee tackles new challenges as top civil servant

Dale McFee was anxious about buying his first large property, a strip mall in Prince Albert, Sask., where he worked as a police officer. Based on his successful four-year stint with the Prince Albert Raiders, McFee had a good name in hockey-mad P.A. but he didn’t have the money for such a large purchase, so […]

Events

6 h. ago Cizzle Brands Announces Launch of CWENCH Hydration™ at Golf Town

The launch of CWENCH Hydration™ at Golf Town, one of Canada’s leading golf retailers, and at prestigious Canadian golf courses nationwide, along with its sponsorship of two prominent Canadian junior golf tours, positions the brand to be the premier sports drink for golfers in the country. TORONTO — Cizzle Brands Corporation (Cboe Canada: CZZL) (OTCQB: […]

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7 h. ago This pilot is honoured every year in a U.K. town. Will Canada recognize his bravery?

There is a street named after him in a British town. A plaque at the local hospital tells the story of how the 29-year-old pilot saved many lives while sacrificing his own during the Second World War. There are even talks of building a statue of Darlington’s “Gallant Airman” to honour his life and death. […]

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