2 h. ago Today's letters: 'Longest ballot committee' at it again in Alberta

Thursday, May 8: Elections Canada should consider a fee for potential candidates, much like during a leadership race, a reader suggests. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Other

2 h. ago Yili Reports FY2024 Revenue of 115.8 Billion Yuan, Reinforcing Its Position as Asia’s Leading Dairy Company

HOHHOT, China, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On April 29, Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co., Ltd. (600887.SH) released its financial results, reporting total revenue of 115.78 billion yuan in FY2024, further solidifying its position as Asia’s top dairy producer. In the first quarter of FY2025, Yili delivered better-than-expected growth, achieving simultaneous increases in both […]

Economics

3 h. ago UK’s Centrica to Raise Dividends as Utility Monitors Trade War

Centrica Plc will increase its dividends for the year, boosting returns to shareholders as it monitors the impact the trade war will have on the business.

Economics

3 h. ago Takeda Announces FY2024 Full Year Results and FY2025 Outlook Reflecting Growth & Launch Products Momentum, Strong Cash Flow Generation and Late

Core Revenue Growth of 7.4% at Actual Exchange Rates (AER), + 2.8% at Constant Exchange Rate (CER) in FY2024 Core Operating Profit Growth of 4.9% at CER with Efficiency Program Driving Cost Savings Up to Six New Molecular Entities in Phase 3 Development in FY2025 with Three Phase 3 Data Readouts Recently Completed or Anticipated […]

Other

4 h. ago Guide to the 2025 Centennial Cup in Calgary: The skinny on the 10 contenders

Brad Moran and the Calgary Canucks host the 2025 Centennial Cup, beginning Thursday at Max Bell Centre. The annual hockey tournament to crown a Canadian Junior Hockey League king begins Thursday and runs through May 18, with 10 teams vying for the coveted championship, won last year by the Ontario Junior Hockey League’s Collingwood Blues. […]

Other

6 h. ago Le CN peut épandre un pesticide interdit à Montréal sur un terrain fréquenté par des citoyens

L’utilisation du glyphosate pour contrôler la végétation est dénoncée par des résidents d’Hochelaga-Maisonneuve.

Other

7 h. ago Oil Edges Higher as Trump Signals Announcement on Trade Deal

Oil rose after Donald Trump flagged a Thursday announcement on a trade deal, which is expected to be with the UK, as the US president faces political pressure following tariffs that rattled global markets.

Economics

8 h. ago Growing calls for permanent memorial, Filipino cultural centre after Lapu Lapu tragedy

Members of Metro Vancouver's Filipino Community say the Lapu Lapu Day tragedy and aftermath has shown the need for their own cultural centre.

Other

8 h. ago NTT Data Shares Awash With Buy Orders on NTT Tender Offer Plan

Shares of NTT Data Group Corp. were untraded on a glut of buy orders after Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp. said it may make its data unit a wholly-owned subsidiary, a move geared at making AI central to the telecom giant’s operations.

Other

8 h. ago NTT Eyes $20 Billion Tender Offer for NTT Data in Big AI Pivot

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp. plans to make its AI powerhouse NTT Data Group Corp. a wholly-owned subsidiary in a deal worth around $20 billion, part of a rising trend among Japanese parent companies absorbing their listed units.

Economics

9 h. ago PHX Energy Announces Annual Meeting Voting Results for Election of Directors

CALGARY, Alberta, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PHX Energy Services Corp. (“PHX Energy“) is pleased to announce the voting results for the election of directors at its annual meeting of shareholders held on May 7, 2025 (“the “Meeting“). The following seven nominees were elected as directors of PHX Energy to serve until the next […]

Politics

10 h. ago Alberta premier 'pleased' by tone of first ministers meeting, Ford says Ottawa needs to show Prairies 'some love'

"The prime minister reaffirmed his commitment to table federal legislation to eliminate federal trade barriers by Canada Day."

Politics

10 h. ago Bell: Danielle Smith — Liberals not Trump are the greater threat to Alberta

'We're feeling the biggest threat to our economic survival is Ottawa,' says Premier Danielle Smith who believes President Trump is not the biggest threat to Alberta

Other

10 h. ago Bell: Smith fires back — Liberals not Trump are greatest threat to Alberta

'We're feeling the biggest threat to our economic survival is Ottawa,' says Premier Danielle Smith who believes President Trump is not the biggest threat to Alberta

Events

10 h. ago Bell: Smith slams 'willfully blind' and 'ignorant' critics of Alberta

"They haven't been paying attention. They haven't developed any empathy for what Alberta has gone through,' says Premier Danielle Smith, of those not seeing Alberta's beefs against Liberal Ottawa

Other

10 h. ago MANDEL: Toronto councillor denies sexually assaulting 2 cottage guests

Councillor Michael Thompson remembered the exact moment when his world came crashing down,  a memory that had him breaking down on the witness stand for the first time. The six-time Scarborough Centre councillor had missed a call from a 705 number while in a council meeting and a text from an OPP detective. When he […]

Events

10 h. ago Enerflex Ltd. Announces Voting Results of The Annual Meeting of Shareholders

CALGARY, Alberta, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enerflex Ltd. (TSX: EFX) (NYSE: EFXT) (“Enerflex” or the “Company”), announces that at its Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) held virtually on May 7, 2025, Enerflex’s shareholders approved the election of all 8 nominee directors presented in the Company’s Management Information Circular dated March 21, 2025. The shares […]

Other

10 h. ago Athabasca Oil Announces 2025 First Quarter Results Highlighted by 63% Growth in Funds Flow Per Share and Strong Operational Execution Driving a Robust Return of Capital Program

CALGARY, Alberta, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Athabasca Oil Corporation (TSX: ATH) (“Athabasca” or the “Company”) is pleased to report its first quarter results highlighted by strong operational execution driving robust return of capital with the full completion of its second annual share buyback program. The Company is in an enviable position to weather […]

Economics

10 h. ago Southern Alberta municipalities say emergency preparedness critical

From 72-hour emergency kit tips to full-on disaster simulations, several southern Alberta municipalities are preparing for potential emergencies during Emergency Preparedness Week.

Politics

11 h. ago Toronto District School Board says it got ransom demand over stolen student data

Canada’s largest school board says it has received a ransom demand over student data that was stolen last December, even though the company behind the affected software paid a ransom in hopes of securing that information. The Toronto District School Board said in a letter to parents and caregivers Wednesday that it recently learned the […]

Society