41 m. ago Canadian PM Carney Tries to Disarm Trump With Real Estate Talk

Prime Minister Mark Carney had a clear strategy for telling President Donald Trump to his face that Canada won’t become the 51st US state: put it in the language of a land deal.

Transport

2 h. ago Toronto needs $18 billion over next 10 years just to keep city running

Toronto needs $18 billion to address its state-of-good-repair infrastructure gap over the next 10 years, which is primarily being driven by transit and City facilities, according to a new report. Toronto's 2025 Corporate Asset Management Plan (AMP), which was released on Monday, outlines how recent actions to invest in infrastructure renewal are expected to reduce the city's extensive infrastructure backlog and improve service reliability for residents using transit, roads, bridges, water assets, shelters, libraries, community centres and emergency facilities. The plan, which is headed to the city's Executive Committee next week, reveals that Toronto has managed to reduce the gap from the $26 billion identified in last year's report to $18 billion, representing an $8 billion reduction. According to the city, the $18 billion infrastructure gap is being driven by transit ($11 billion), Toronto Community Housing ($4 billion), the ...

Economics

3 h. ago Brookfield plots opportunistic investments amid market dislocation

US$120-billion war chest to help Brookfield take advantage of market turbulence, while asset mix provides some tariff insulation

Other

4 h. ago Alberta emergency alert test scheduled for Wednesday afternoon

The test will be sent out on TV, radio, websites, social media, the Alberta Emergency Alert mobile app and compatible smart phones at 1:55 p.m.

Other

5 h. ago STAR Systems International Introduces the Falcon Dual Frequency Transponder for Tolling

SINGAPORE, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — STAR Systems International, a global leader in Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI) technology, is proud to announce the launch of a revolutionary product: the Falcon dual-frequency transponder. This innovative design marks a major leap forward in tolling technology, combining ultra-high frequency (UHF) capability for traditional tolling systems and near-field […]

Society

5 h. ago Home Hardware Stores Limited Named Presenting Sponsor of the Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) 2025, in Regina

Home Hardware Stores Limited and Skills/Compétences Canada Partner to Inspire the Next Generation of Skilled Trade and Technology Professionals OTTAWA, Ontario, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Skills/Compétences Canada (SCC), a not-for-profit organization that works to inspire Canadian youth and their communities to explore careers in the skilled trade and technology sectors, is happy to […]

Society

5 h. ago U.S. expands attempt to blow up Google with proposed teardown of its ad technology

The U.S. Justice Department is doubling down on its attempt to break up Google by asking it to give up the underlying technology powering the company’s digital ad network. The proposed remedy joins a separate federal effort to separate the Chrome browser from its dominant search engine. The government’s latest proposal was filed late Monday […]

Technology

5 h. ago Andersen Consulting Expands Platform in Asia Pacific with Addition of Sertis

SAN FRANCISCO — Andersen Consulting adds coverage in Thailand and Indonesia with its newest member, Sertis, a leading consultancy delivering data-driven, enterprise AI solutions to clients through Southeast Asia and beyond. This strategic move bolsters Andersen Consulting’s presence in the region and strengthens the organization’s capabilities in the AI space. Founded in 2014 by Tee […]

Other

6 h. ago LIVE: Complainant testimony continues at Hockey Canada trial

The complainant whose allegations are at the heart of the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial is continuing her testimony on Tuesday. Follow along below for to-the-minute coverage from the London courthouse

Sport

7 h. ago Cellebrite Unveils Spring 2025 Release to Accelerate Global Investigations

AI and Cloud as Strategic Foundations for the Next Era of its Digital Investigation Platform TYSONS CORNER, Va. and PETAH TIKVA, Israel, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Cellebrite (NASDAQ: CLBT), a global leader in premier Digital Investigative solutions for the public and private sectors, today announced its Spring 2025 Release, featuring a new cloud […]

Economics

7 h. ago SLB Introduces Digitally Enabled Electric Well Solutions That Maximize Production and Recovery

New well completions tech shifts production economics with fewer requirements for costly well interventions HOUSTON — Global energy technology company SLB (NYSE: SLB) today launched Electris™ — a portfolio of digitally enabled electric well completions technologies that boost production and recovery while reducing the total cost of ownership of an asset. Electris completions digitalize control […]

Other

7 h. ago Digging the gap: Changemaker Jody Conrad uses technology to revolutionize mining industry

Calgary CEO is making strides to provide data for mining companies in a male dominated industry

Other

7 h. ago Liberty Defense Completes Third Party Testing with National Safe Skies Alliance for Aviation Security

WILMINGTON, Mass., May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Liberty Defense Holdings Ltd. (“Liberty” or the “Company”) (TSXV: SCAN, OTCQB: LDDFF, FSE: E30), a leading technology provider of Artificial Intelligence (AI) based next generation detection solutions to protect secure locations against prohibited weapons and other threats, is pleased to announce that the HEXWAVE™ recently completed operational […]

Events

7 h. ago Bell unveils tech services brand Ateko, merging three recently acquired companies

MONTREAL — BCE Inc. is launching a new tech services brand called Ateko which unifies recently acquired tech companies FX Innovation, HGC Technologies and CloudKettle under a single umbrella. The company says Ateko’s combined operations will serve clients across several sectors, including telecommunications, media, technology, public sector, utilities and finance. Bell Canada president and CEO […]

Economics

7 h. ago VIQ Solutions to Report First Quarter 2025 Financial Results on Monday, May 12, 2025

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — VIQ Solutions Inc. (“VIQ” or the “Company”) (TSX:VQS), a global provider of secure, AI-driven, digital voice and video capture technology and transcription services, will release its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025, after market close on Monday, May 12, 2025. VIQ management will host a conference call to […]

Culture

8 h. ago Two men who intervened in Toronto bar fight on trial for manslaughter

The manager of a Jack Astor's restaurant in Toronto where a bar fight turned deadly testified that the accused were defending him after an unprovoked assault.

Other

8 h. ago Brookfield Asset Management Announces Record First Quarter Results

Quarterly Fee-Related Earnings up 26% Year-Over-Year to Nearly $700 Million $25 Billion of Capital Raised in the Quarter and Over $140 Billion Raised in the Past Year Closed $6 Billion in the First Quarter for Real Estate Flagship—Currently at $16 Billion; Now Set to Be Our Largest Real Estate Strategy NEW YORK, May 06, 2025 […]

Sport

9 h. ago Netcracker Receives AI Excellence Award for Customer Experience and Digital Transformation

Netcracker’s AI and GenAI Solutions Recognized by Business Intelligence Group for Connecting the Power of AI With Telco Data to Deliver Exceptional Value WALTHAM, Mass. — Netcracker Technology announced today that it has received the 2025 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Award in the Telecommunications category from Business Intelligence Group. The awards program celebrates innovators who are […]

Economics

9 h. ago Edgewater Wireless to Join Industry Leaders at RDK Tech Summit 2025, Advancing Broadband Innovation and Wi

OTTAWA, Ontario & LONDON — Edgewater Wireless Systems Inc. (TSXV: YFI) (OTC: KPIFF), the industry leader in Wi-Fi Spectrum Slicing technology for residential and enterprise markets, is pleased to announce its participation in the exclusive RDK Tech Summit 2025, taking place May 6–7 at the Hilton London Syon Park in the United Kingdom. This invitation-only […]

Politics

10 h. ago Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Enters UK Programs Market, Names Robert Munden to Lead Programs Business

BOSTON & LONDON & MANCHESTER, England — Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) today announced its entrance into the UK Programs business and appointed Rob Munden as Head of Programs, UK. “This move further rounds out our capabilities in the UK and Europe, and reflects our long-term strategy to expand our business beyond our traditional large […]

Economics