1 hour ago Harvest High Income Shares ETFs Announces April 2025 Distributions

OAKVILLE, Ontario — Harvest Portfolios Group Inc. (“Harvest”) announces the following distributions for Harvest High Income Shares ETFs for the month ending April 30, 2025. The distribution will be paid on or about May 9, 2025 to unitholders of record on April 30, 2025 with an ex-dividend date of April 30, 2025. Harvest has established […]

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1 hour ago Harvest Declares Big Pharma Split Corp. April 2025 Distribution

OAKVILLE, Ontario — Harvest Portfolios Group Inc. (“Harvest”) declares the monthly cash distribution payable for Big Pharma Split Corp. of $0.1031 for each class A share (PRM:TSX) for the month ending April 30, 2025. The distribution is payable May 9, 2025 to class A shareholders of record at the close of business April 30, 2025. […]

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2 h. ago Letters April 23, 2025: ‘If you don’t like Alberta’s ways, feel free to leave.’

Troubled adult In response to Abram Wiebe’s “Problem Child” letter, my question to him is: is he aware of the amount of transfer payments that Alberta blows to the provinces of Ontario and Quebec? If Alberta could keep the billions and billions that is sent east, then perhaps our government would not have monster deficits. […]

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3 h. ago Solstice Gold Commences Initial Drill Program at the Strathy Gold Project in the Temagami Greenstone Belt, Abitibi Subprovince, NE Ontario

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Solstice Gold Corp. (TSXV: SGC) (“Solstice”, “we”, “our” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the commencement of the initial diamond drill program at the Strathy Gold Project (the “Project”), located in the Temagami Greenstone Belt in the prolific Abitibi Subprovince in Ontario. Solstice’s Spring 2025 drill program will include 3,500m […]

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5 h. ago Ontario targets illegal car rallies with tough new penalties this summer

Police across Ontario are ramping up enforcement efforts to tackle illegal car rallies, stunt driving and reckless driving by using new regulations to keep roads safe.

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9 h. ago Toxic invasive plant blooming across Ontario could harm you and your pets

With the spring season now in full swing in Ontario, a striking blue plant is appearing in gardens, lawns, and even wooded areas, and while it may look beautiful, the early spring flower is an invasive species that can be toxic to pets and humans if consumed.Originally native to Russia, Siberian Squill (or Scilla) was first introduced to North America as an ornamental plant. Its vibrant blue-violet flowers and ability to thrive in various conditions made it a favourite among gardeners; however, its ability to spread rapidly negatively impacts other local native plant species.The plant's flowers first appear slightly bell-shaped, and these nodding flowers open to be about one inch wide. Flowers can be identified by their six blue petals with a darker stripe down the middle of each petal, and basal leaves that are grass-like and hairless. Following bloom, green and bumpy seed pods form, turning brown once mature.Photo: Dajra/Shutterstock.comThe cold-hardy plant is one of the ...

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10 h. ago LEAFS 3, SENATORS 2: Max Domi the OT hero as Maple Leafs beat Senators in Game 2

Take a breath, Leafs Nation. The Maple Leafs are heading to the nation’s capital with a two-game grip in the Battle of Ontario. After failing to hold a 2-0 lead on Tuesday night, the Leafs emerged with a 3-2 win in overtime when Max Domi scored at 3:09 at Scotiabank Arena. The Leafs lead the […]

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10 h. ago Metallica frontman James Hetfield among stars at Toronto Maple Leafs playoff game

The Toronto Maple Leafs got a bit of hardcore help rooting them on Tuesday night.Taking on the Ottawa Senators in their second home game of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, a trio of celebrities found themselves in the crowd for the Battle of Ontario matchup.Metallica lead vocalist and guitarist James Hetfield was pictured in a box on the evening, and got a loud cheer from the crowd when shown on the Scotiabank Arena jumbotron midway through the second period.Enter Passion 🔵 @Metallica pic.twitter.com/1lFJxBhPEU— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) April 23, 2025Hetfield and his band are performing at the Rogers Centre this week on April 24th and 26th as part of their M72 World Tour.It's an eighty-leg world tour, with forty cities being visited for two dates each. They began the tour in 2023 and are concluding this fall, having already visited Montreal and Edmonton as their two previous Canadian tour stops.But he wasn't the only big name out cheering the team on.When in Toront...

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12 h. ago Ontario to boost rural, northern primary, emergency care in agreement with OMA

Ontario is introducing a new program to stabilize physician staffing in rural emergency departments and putting more money toward helping people in underserved communities get access to primary care. The new commitments come out of negotiations between the government and the Ontario Medical Association for a new physician services agreement. Those talks are ongoing for […]

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13 h. ago Ontario ordered to pause Toronto bike lane removal until charter case decided

Premier Doug Ford’s government has been ordered to keep its hands off three major Toronto bike lanes until a judge can decide whether a plan to remove them is unconstitutional. The injunction handed down Tuesday was heralded as a win by the cyclist group challenging Ontario’s bid to rip up the lanes on Bloor St., […]

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13 h. ago EVs in the spotlight as China claims a leading global role at Shanghai’s auto show

SHANGHAI (AP) — Leading automakers will be showcasing their latest designed-for-China models at the Shanghai auto show this week, struggling not to be edged aside in the world’s largest car market while watching for U.S. President Donald Trump’s next steps in his trade war. Some industry experts view this year’s show in the sprawling industrial […]

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14 h. ago EU Discusses Targeting of Spot Market for Russian Gas Phaseout

The European Union is preparing to discuss the idea of a ban on spot purchases of natural gas from Russia as part of a plan to phase out energy imports from the country.

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14 h. ago Howard Levitt: Dispelling common myths about summer vacation time

Much of what employees assume are summer 'rights' are, legally speaking, privileges — and entirely at the employer’s discretion

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15 h. ago Ontario to boost rural, northern primary and emergency care in agreement with OMA

The new commitments come out of negotiations between the government and the Ontario Medical Association for a new Physician Services Agreement.

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15 h. ago Quebec coroner calls for tougher drunk driving penalties in line with rest of country

A Quebec coroner says if the province's penalties were in line with the rest of the country, a dangerous driver who killed a motorcyclist in 2020 would not have been on the road.

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15 h. ago Algoma Steel to Announce 2025 First Quarter Results April 29, 2025

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ontario, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Algoma Steel Group Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTL; TSX: ASTL) (“Algoma” or “the Company”), a leading Canadian producer of hot and cold rolled steel sheet and plate products, announced today that the Company will release its 2025 first quarter financial results after the market closes on Tuesday, […]

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16 h. ago Tesla Q1 profit falls sharply as it fights backlash tied to Musk’s role in Trump administration

NEW YORK (AP) — Tesla’s first-quarter profits plunged by more than two-thirds amid a backlash against Elon Musk’s electric car company that has hurt sales and sent its stock plunging. The Austin, Texas, company said Tuesday that quarterly profits fell by 70% to to $409 million, or 12 cents a share. That’s far below analyst […]

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16 h. ago Conservatives channel Viagra as record Ontario voters risk killing their mood: Election Power Meter

Easter long weekend was anything but restful for election workers as 7.3 million Canadians flocked to advance polls

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17 h. ago New cruise departing from Ontario port will visit two breathtaking castles

All aboard! City Cruises Gananoque has launched a brand-new cruise experience, and this one offers views of the beautiful Boldt Castle and Singer Castle.The Ontario cruise line is the oldest in Canada, kicking off its 2025 season with a list of cruises "through the archipelago where Lake Ontario meets the St. Lawrence River, including the newly introduced Two Castle 1000 Islands Cruise departing from Ivy Lea."The City Cruises Gananoque port at Ivy Lea can be found off the 1000 Islands Parkway in the village of Ivy Lea, just under three hours by car from Toronto and 30 minutes by car from Kingston.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by City Cruises Canada (@citycruisescanada)"Taking a cruise through the 1000 Islands is a must-do experience," says Mory DiMaurizio, Chief Operating Officer of City Cruises Canada. ""By adding the Two Castle cruise to our offerings,...

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18 h. ago ‘Unrecognizable’ NFL draft bust couldn’t fit in cop car after arrest, police say 

Justin Blackmon reportedly was unable to fit in the back of a police cruiser after he was arrested for alleged public intoxication.

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