36 m. ago Arabsat selects Telesat Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) services for its multi

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Telesat (NASDAQ and TSX: TSAT), one of the world’s largest and most innovative satellite operators, and Arab Satellite Communications Organization (Arabsat), the top satellite service provider in the Arab world, today announced the companies have successfully negotiated and signed a Term Sheet for a multi-Gbps […]

Culture

38 m. ago Qlik Launches Open Lakehouse to Break Through Traditional Data Architecture Limits

The fully managed Apache Iceberg solution delivers real-time scale, 5x faster queries, and cross-engine access — with up to 50% lower costs ORLANDO, Fla. — Qlik®, a global leader in data integration, data quality, analytics, and artificial intelligence, today announced the launch of Qlik Open Lakehouse, a fully managed Apache Iceberg solution built into Qlik […]

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45 m. ago Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill 60 people, including 22 children, Health Ministry says

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — At least 22 children were killed early Wednesday in a punishing series of Israeli airstrikes across Gaza, according to local hospitals and health officials. The strikes killed at least 60 people in total, Gaza’s Health Ministry reported, including almost 50 people around Jabaliya in northern Gaza and 10 others in […]

Politics

73 m. ago Trump says Iran must end proxy group support as part of any nuclear deal

Iran "must stop sponsoring terror, halt its bloody proxy wars and permanently and verifiably cease pursuit of nuclear weapons," Trump said.

Culture

75 m. 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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82 m. ago Calian Acquires Advanced Medical Solutions to Expand and Improve Healthcare in Canada’s North

The strategic acquisition will strengthen access to care, enhance outcomes and support local healthcare teams OTTAWA, Ontario, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Calian Group Ltd. (TSX: CGY), a trusted provider of mission-critical solutions for defence, space and healthcare announced today it has acquired Advanced Medical Solutions (AMS), a leading provider of remote and emergency […]

Science

83 m. 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

3 h. ago Court rules in favor of the New York Times over texts between an EU chief and a pharma boss

BRUSSELS (AP) — A top European court ruled on Wednesday that the European Commission was wrong to refuse the New York Times access to text messages sent between President Ursula von der Leyen and a pharmaceutical boss during the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. newspaper’s lawyers “succeeded in rebutting the presumption of non-existence and of non-possession […]

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8 h. ago Waterfront golf resort brings coastal American charm to Ontario

I've said it once, and I will say it again — we don't need to leave Ontario to experience a beautiful and relaxing vacation.Cobble Beach Resort looks like it is straight out of Nantucket, but it is instead nestled along the scenic shores of Georgian Bay just two and a half hours from Toronto.The resort features 10 suites and five cottages, and is open year-round (though summer is certainly its most popular time of the year). Most of the suites overlook Georgian Bay, while the others boast views of the resort's golf course."With a harmonious blend of luxury and homey comfort, Cobble Beach is a place where you can truly unwind and recharge," shares management.Luxury and homey comfort are the perfect way to describe this getaway, and the amenities will further solidify that. Some of those amenities include:14 km of summer hiking trails18-hole golf courseOutdoor pool with waterfront viewsA spaHot tubFitness centreSteam roomBike rentalsA dockPri...

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9 h. ago Dresden residents, First Nations take landfill fight to Queen’s Park

Local residents and a First Nation brought their fight against a large landfill to Queen’s Park, where they accused the premier of trampling the community’s concerns to fast-track a project backed by his donors. The chair of a local advocacy group says the community feels betrayed by the decision to cancel an environmental assessment for […]

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10 h. ago Councillors reject push to rename Plantation Road: 'Manufactured controversy'

London politicians have killed a six-year effort to rename a west London street with slave-era connotations after soundly rejecting a double-pronged attempt to restart the process. During Tuesday’s city council meeting, politicians voted 9-6 both against renaming Plantation Road to Larch Road, and conducting more public engagement to consider a renaming. “The history of the […]

Economics

11 h. ago Chinese pianist Lang Lang, country music star, and pop hitmaker to join Calgary Phil in varied 70th season

Chinese pianist Lang Lang, DJs and electronica music, Canadian country superstar Tenille Townes, former Barenaked Ladies vocalist Steven Page and singer and author Vivek Shraya will be among the highlights of the Calgary Philharmonic’s eclectic 70th season, which will include 64 concerts under 29 conductors across seven venues. Lang Lang, one of classical music’s biggest […]

Culture

11 h. ago Policing ‘divorce’ going ahead between City and Township of Langley

For several years, the Township has said it's paying more than its fair share of policing costs, while the city gets the bulk of resources.

Events

11 h. ago Trucker pleads guilty to smuggling 84 kg of cocaine across border

A Toronto truck driver’s trial in Sarnia into drug smuggling charges at the Blue Water Bridge came to an abrupt end on Tuesday.

Transport

12 h. ago MANDEL: Wife killer wants a chance at parole after just 10 years

Hansel Duarte Quintela used a kitchen knife to stab his wife eight times, waited hours before calling 911 and eventually pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. But now he wants our sympathy? For viciously killing 50-year-old Yoleidys “Yoly” Vilar Arroyo, Duarte Quintela, 53, faces an automatic life sentence –– Superior Court Justice Maureen Forestell must decide […]

Events

12 h. ago Abigail Disney urges donors to be braver about their giving and shouldering more risk

MIAMI BEACH, Florida (AP) — Activist and philanthropist Abigail Disney urged donors and the leaders of major foundations and nonprofits to be braver with their giving, especially at a time when more are fearful about speaking their minds. “The people who speak up against their own self-interest are becoming very, very important,” Disney said Tuesday […]

Culture

13 h. ago Pearson fails to crack top 50 despite jump in world’s best airports rankings

The world’s top 100 airports for 2025 have been revealed and only one Canadian airport made the top 20 — and it’s not in the GTA. Pearson International Airport now sits at No. 55 in the rankings, which sounds dismal but that was a jump from 63rd in 2024 and 64th in 2023, according to […]

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13 h. ago Victoria to Seattle ferry service cuts sailings as travel remains low

Clipper Navigation usually offers two round trips a day multiple times a week during the peak summer period, but will now only be offering one sailing each day.

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13 h. ago Return to B.C. Lions ‘a beautiful hello’ for running back James Butler

Opportunity brought Butler to B.C. this week — a place he found tough to leave the first time around

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14 h. ago Beyond 20/20: Why an Alberta optometrist urges regular eye exams for overall health

Many serious eye conditions can develop with no symptoms until it's too late, said Dr. Cristy Franco

Science