60 m. ago $190M Raised: Canada’s Top 20 Moonshot Ventures™ of 2025 Unveiled After Closed

Canada’s most promising early-stage companies officially unveiled today following a closed-door showcase at the NACO Summit, with ventures spanning AI, cleantech, healthtech, and space. OTTAWA, Ontario, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) today unveiled Canada’s Top 20 Moonshot Ventures™ of 2025—emerging companies led by bold entrepreneurs building transformative solutions […]

Economics

2 h. ago EV sales in Canada dropped sharply in March, even as broader market grows

Automakers lobby groups are likely to point to the sales figures as they push Mark Carney to scrap the EV mandate

Transport

2 h. ago Canada’s telecoms say roaming revenue is down as U.S. travel drops

Rogers, Bell and Telus say they've experienced a decline in revenue from international roaming costs, with the latter's CEO suggesting it is likely to continue amid tensions.

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2 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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3 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

3 h. ago Altius Reports Voting Results From its May 14, 2025 Annual General Meeting

ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland and Labrador — Altius Minerals Corporation (TSX: ALS; OTCQX: ATUSF) (“Altius” or the “Corporation”) reports that all resolutions presented at its May 14, 2025 Annual General Meeting were approved by shareholders, including the election of directors Nicole Adshead-Bell, Teresa Conway, John Baker, Brian Dalton, Anna El-Erian, André Gaumond, Roger Lace, Fred Mifflin, […]

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3 h. ago $5M lottery mystery ends as winner steps forward before expiry date

A Beachville woman nearly missed her chance at being a millionaire, until she heard the news that a winning lottery ticket was about to expire. On April 17, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation announced that a $5-million Lotto 6/49 ticket purchased in Woodstock was set to expire. Connie Christie was running errands that day […]

Economics

4 h. ago Veteran quarterback Shea Patterson released by Winnipeg Blue Bombers

American quarterback Shea Patterson was among seven players released Wednesday by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

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4 h. ago Ottawa police shut down unlicensed cannabis dealer on Rideau Street

Ottawa police have shut down another unlicensed cannabis dispensary on Rideau Street, seizing illicit drugs, cash and “drug trafficking equipment.” On May 7, the force’s central neighbourhood resource team executed a search warrant on the property related to multiple suspected offences under the Cannabis Control Act (CCA). Police said in a release the investigation is […]

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4 h. ago Owner sentenced to house arrest after Ontario child mauled by 3 dogs

Police say an Ontario man has been sentenced to house arrest among other conditions after a nine-year-old girl was mauled by three dogs at a Newmarket home.

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4 h. ago Toronto woman says she was denied entry to U.S. for not having a visa

A Canadian woman says she missed an awards ceremony for her dad in Brazil after being denied entry to the United States because she apparently needed a U.S. visa.Ontario resident Nur detailed her stressful experience dealing with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and United Airlines on TikTok."I'm a Canadian citizen and I was stopped from entering the U.S., even though there are no requirements for a visa," she explained in the two-part video.Nur, who holds Canadian and Brazilian passports, had booked a flight with United Airlines for Monday, May 5, from Toronto to Brazil, with a layover in Washington, D.C.Prior to this instance, she had always had a smooth experience travelling between Canada and the U.S.According to federal government guidelines, most Canadian citizens don't require a visitor, business, transit or other kind of visa to enter the U.S. from Canada.There are some situations when a Canadian may need a visa to enter the U.S., whi...

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4 h. ago Ontario and Manitoba sign deal to boost interprovincial trade, including alcohol

Ontario recently signed similar deals with Nova Scotia and New Brunswick

Economics

4 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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5 h. ago Ontario signs agreement with Manitoba to eliminate trade barriers

Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew sat together in Toronto to sign an agreement between the two provinces to remove regulatory and trade differences.

Economics

5 h. ago BlocPal and Mobilum Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand Global Payment and Digital Asset Capabilities

Integration Enhances Crypto Onramp/Offramp, Payment Processing, and Compliance Infrastructure, Preparing BlocPal for Upcoming Launch of Tokenized Assets and BlocPalX Exchange VANCOUVER, British Columbia — BlocPal, a leading digital wealth and banking ecosystem provider, and Mobilum, an innovative payment infrastructure and compliance solutions company, today announced a strategic partnership to integrate Mobilum’s global payment processing and […]

Culture

5 h. ago As WNBA popularity soars, player salaries remain a big hurdle for the league to address

Breanna Stewart will start her ninth WNBA season in a few days. The New York Liberty All-Star and WNBA champ has been around the league long enough to watch her peers fight for visibility. She’s seen only a small uptick in player salaries over the years amid the WNBA’s meteoric rise in popularity. Stewart has […]

Economics

5 h. ago Diplomacy Taps Out: U.S. President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Carney Invited Ringside at the Zone·ify “The Border Brawl” Mega

The free streaming entertainment platform Zone·ify throws down the gauntlet and invites world leaders to take ringside seats for the only international conflict that ends with a body slam Streaming free across Canada and the U.S., the May 25 spectacle in Niagara Falls promises tariffs, trash talk, and tag teams Starting Thursday at 10 am […]

Politics

5 h. ago Canada’s New Tariffs on US Drop to ‘Nearly Zero’ With Exemptions, Oxford Says

Canada has effectively suspended almost all of its retaliatory tariffs on US products, tamping down inflation risks and improving its growth outlook, according to Oxford Economics.

Economics

6 h. ago I Squared Capital and PIF Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Launch Dedicated Middle East Infrastructure Fund

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia & MIAMI — I Squared Capital, a leading independent global infrastructure investment manager, and PIF have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a dedicated infrastructure investment strategy focused on the Middle East. This strategic collaboration aims to accelerate investment into key infrastructure sectors across the region, promote foreign direct […]

Economics

6 h. ago Great Quest Gold Enters Into Letter Agreement With Lotus Gold in Respect of a Proposed Reverse Takeover

Highlights Proposed combination to create a premier African gold exploration company with assets in Namibia and Egypt and a pipeline of other potential gold & copper opportunities in southern Africa. Current premium portfolio of assets situated in world class gold production jurisdictions New leadership and technical team to be appointed with track-record of unlocking shareholder […]

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