55 m. ago Hollywood director arrested on charges of swindling Netflix out of $11M for show that never aired

NEW YORK — A Hollywood writer-director was arrested Tuesday on charges that he swindled $11 million from Netflix for a sci-fi show that never aired, instead steering the cash toward cryptocurrency investments and a series of lavish purchases that included a fleet of Rolls-Royces and a Ferrari. Carl Erik Rinsch — perhaps best known for […]

Economics

91 m. ago Hollywood director arrested on charges of swindling Netflix out of $11M for a show that never aired

NEW YORK (AP) — A Hollywood writer-director was arrested Tuesday on charges that he swindled $11 million from Netflix for a sci-fi show that never aired, instead steering the cash toward cryptocurrency investments and a series of lavish purchases that included a fleet of Rolls-Royces and a Ferrari. Carl Erik Rinsch — perhaps best known […]

Economics

99 m. ago Little Italy’s Bar Pompette receives prestigious hospitality award

Toronto’s Bar Pompette has been named Michter’s Art of Hospitality Winner by North America’s 50 Best Bars. In its fourth edition, North America’s 50 Best Bars — sponsored by Perrier — is considered by many as the most authoritative and prestigious survey of cocktail tastes on the continent . This year’s awards ceremony will take […]

Science

1 hour ago Alberta school support workers to return to classrooms as massive strike winds down

Thousands of education support staff around Alberta are set to return to their posts in the coming days as a months-long strike winds down, union officials said Tuesday. The Canadian Union of Public Employees said tentative contracts with the Parkland School Division and the Calgary Board of Education were reached pending ratification from members. Over […]

Society

3 h. ago Parkland Corp. names 2 new directors as activist investor demands board shakeup

Parkland announced earlier this month that it would formally review ways to boost shareholder returns

Other

4 h. ago Replica gun recovered after failed carjacking attempt in Vaughan

York Regional Police are appealing for witnesses following a failed armed carjacking in Vaughan. Cops say the victim was walking to his car when he was approached by a thug with a firearm on Saturday around 8:30 p.m. in a plaza parking lot in the Yonge St.-Steeles Ave. area. Police say the suspect demanded keys […]

Events

4 h. ago Hudson's Bay employees demand severance pay ahead of chain's liquidation

The union representing the Bay employees in Canada is calling on the company to prioritize workers as it continues its restructuring process.Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) says the Hudson's Bay Company (HBC)'s financial troubles shouldn't "come at the cost of workers' livelihoods."The Canadian retail institution employs around 9,400 people, including 647 who are unionized."We demand that HBC honour its commitments — wages, benefits and severance must be paid. No backroom deals, no vague promises — workers deserve full transparency," reads a statement from the CLC on Tuesday.North America's oldest company filed for creditor protection under the federal Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) on March 7 and received approval from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on the same day.Last Friday, the Bay announced that full liquidation could begin this week. The latest court documents stated that the company intends to conclude it...

Other

4 h. ago Missions des députés à l’étranger: la présidente de l’Assemblée nationale priée de divulguer les factures

Le PQ et QS demandent à la présidente de l’Assemblée nationale de divulguer les factures détaillées des missions interparlementaires à l’étranger.

Society

5 h. ago Police officer's concerns over ruling on coworker's racist conduct rejected

A Calgary police officer’s complaint the investigation into a co-worker’s racist comments was flawed and the resulting penalty too lenient has been tossed by a law enforcement watchdog. Even though a two-person Law Enforcement Review Board (LERB) panel expressed multiple concerns over the investigation into Const. Andrew Fuhrman’s repeated use of the “N” word, it […]

Events

5 h. ago Georgia governor names labor commissioner and vaults first Hispanic woman into statewide office

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Tuesday Barbara Rivera Holmes, the head of the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce, as the state’s next labor commissioner. Rivera Holmes replaces Bruce Thompson, a Republican and former state senator who was elected labor commissioner in 2022. He died in November from pancreatic cancer at age 59, […]

Politics

5 h. ago Top Calibre Investor Opposes Equinox’s $1.8 Billion Takeover

Calibre Mining Corp.’s top shareholder has come out against Equinox Gold Corp.’s $1.8 billion bid for the gold miner, casting uncertainty on the biggest bullion deal so far this year.

Economics

6 h. ago Leurre de mineure: deux hommes de Québec ont fait une même victime

La police de Québec demande l’aide de la population pour identifier des victimes de deux hommes de Québec qui ont leurré la même fillette de 9 ans.

Events

6 h. ago Movie theater trade group unveils new name, Cinema United, and renewed mission to promote moviegoing

In hindsight, NATO was an unnecessarily confusing acronym for a trade organization representing movie theater owners. For 60 years, the National Association of Theatre Owners has promoted interests of movie theaters, from the biggest chains to the one screen mom and pop shops. They’ve also regularly gotten mail and phone calls intended for the other […]

Society

6 h. ago Education support workers in Calgary and Parkland School District reach tentative contract agreements

CUPE says striking education support workers with the Parkland School Division and the Calgary Board of Education have reached tentative contract agreements.

Society

6 h. ago Protesters demand engineering firm cancel Toronto bike lane removal contract with province

Protesters in Toronto are calling on an engineering firm to cancel its contract with the Ontario government to help remove some city bike lanes, alleging the removal will endanger cyclists and worsen the climate crisis. Fridays for Future Toronto says in a social media post that protesters demonstrated at Stantec Consulting offices Tuesday morning, and […]

Economics

7 h. ago Roberts rejects Trump’s call for impeaching judge who ruled against his deportation plans

WASHINGTON (AP) — In an extraordinary display of conflict between the executive and judiciary branches, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts rejected calls for impeaching federal judges shortly after President Donald Trump demanded the removal of a judge who ruled against his deportation plans. “For more than two centuries, it has been established that impeachment […]

Other

7 h. ago COSEBOC FOUNDER RON WALKER JOINS KINGMAKERS OF OAKLAND AT 2025 SPRING SYMPOSIUM AS KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Sliding Scale Fee Introduced to Increase Accessibility for Educators and Community Leaders Oakland, CA, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Oakland, CA – March 18, 2025 – Kingmakers of Oakland (KOO) is announces that Ron Walker, founder and director of the Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color (COSEBOC), will join the lineup of distinguished […]

Other

7 h. ago Protesters demand engineering firm cancel bike lane removal contract with Ontario

Toronto protesters are calling on an engineering firm to cancel its contract with the Ontario government to help remove bike lanes, alleging the removal will endanger cyclists.

Economics

7 h. ago 24M Named a Fast Company 2025 World’s Most Innovative Company

Leading battery technology innovator recognized for fundamentally transforming battery safety, performance, cost and recyclability, 24M joins the ranks of Waymo, Nvidia, Duolingo, and more ORLANDO, Fla. — International Battery Seminar – At this week’s global International Battery Seminar, 24M Technologies, Inc. announced it has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s […]

Economics

7 h. ago Lawyers for ‘person of interest’ demand his release in missing Dominican Republic tourist case

The parents of Sudiksha Konanki are now asking DR police for a declaration of death nearly two weeks after their daughter vanished from the resort in Punta Cana.

Society