32 m. ago Apple says most devices will come from India, Vietnam to avoid U.S. tariffs

Apple's earnings for the first three months of the year topped Wall Street's expectations thanks to high demand for its iPhones, and the company said tariffs had a limited effect.

Economics

2 h. ago Westboro bus crash inquest calls on OC Transpo to apply 'safety lens' to decisions

An inquest jury has called on OC Transpo to filter every decision about buses, infrastructure and training through a “safety lens” to protect passengers from the kind of accident that killed three people in January 2019. It was one of 60 recommendations the five-person jury issued Thursday at the conclusion of the month-long inquest into […]

Events

2 h. ago Black Diamond Reports Robust First Quarter 2025 Results and Declares Dividend

CALGARY, Alberta, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Black Diamond Group Limited (“Black Diamond”, the “Company” or “we”), (TSX:BDI, OTCQX:BDIMF), a leading provider of space rental and workforce accommodation solutions, today announced its operating and financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025 (the “Quarter”) compared with the three months ended March 31, 2024 (the […]

Culture

3 h. ago Radio station faces backlash after listeners duped by AI host for 6 months

It turns out that the voice of a popular local radio show wasn't actually human.

Culture

3 h. ago CFL reaches Grey Cup sponsorship agreement with Bud Light Canada

The Grey Cup is still over seven months away but the CFL has lined up its title sponsor for the championship game’s halftime show. The CFL announced Thursday a partnership with Bud Light Canada. Not only is Bud Light now the league’s official beer, but the brand will also present the halftime show at the […]

Other

3 h. ago Teen accused of threats against Halifax school facing added weapons, hate charges

Court documents say the teen allegedly created "online hate groups" targeting African Nova Scotian and Jewish people over the past 12 months.

Society

6 h. ago OPEC’s Oil Production Fell Last Month Despite Plans to Increase

OPEC’s crude production fell last month despite the group’s long-awaited plans to increase, with much of the reduction stemming from looming US sanctions on Venezuela.

Other

6 h. ago Big Canadian telecoms keep raising their fees to keep up with each other

Bell has raised the price of its connection fee to $75.This comes just a couple of months after Rogers and flanker brand Fido increased their connection fees to the same amount. Like Rogers, Bell offers to waive the fee if you order online.Bell's new fee is live on both its own website and flanker brand Virgin's. They last raised their connection fees from $70 to $75 in October.Last August, Telus raised its own connection fee to $70. Given that two of the "Big Three" carriers have already jacked their fees to $75, it seems safe to assume that Telus will soon follow suit.All of these hikes come in spite of the fact that the CRTC's recent amendments to the Telecommunications Act prohibit charging fees "related to the activation or modification of a telecommunications service plan." Nonetheless, carriers have generally been raising their connection fee prices by $5 to $10 on a near-annual basis.Bell also just chang...

Other

7 h. ago Venezuela Pleads for China to Buy Oil as Trump Kicks Chevron Out

Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez asked Chinese officials to step up oil purchases during a visit to Beijing last week, as the nation seeks to preempt the US-ordered exit of Chevron Corp. and other foreign energy operators next month.

Other

7 h. ago 3 foreign nationals arrested at Ontario land border after illegal crossing: RCMP

The RCMP say three foreign nationals were arrested after attempting to enter Canada last month via a train bridge in Fort Erie, Ont.

Society

8 h. ago The International Code Council’s Building Safety Month Strengthens Public Safety and Brings Communities Together

Ensuring the safety of the places where we live, work and play is a team effort Washington, D.C., May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council’s Building Safety Month begins this month, marking the annual campaign’s 45th anniversary. The mission of Building Safety Month is to increase awareness around the […]

Society

8 h. ago US Manufacturing Activity Shrinks by the Most Since November

US manufacturing activity shrank in April by the most in five months as lean order books and the repercussions from tariffs prompted the steepest output contraction since 2020.

Economics

8 h. ago Northern Trust Pension Universe Data: Canadian Pension Plans Generated Positive Q1 Returns in Turbulent Markets

TORONTO — Canadian pension plans showed strength and resilience amidst a tumultuous backdrop during the first quarter of 2025, with the median pension plan rising 1.5% for the three-month period, according to the Northern Trust Canada Universe. Financial markets were roiled in Q1 by heightened macro uncertainty and elevated levels of volatility, primarily driven by […]

Other

9 h. ago Border Insecurity: Canadian musicians face volatile tour life under Trump

New rules that the U.S. will only recognize two sexes, plus tariff backlash and talk of annexation, has performers thinking twice about going

Events

9 h. ago Snowflake to Announce Financial Results for the First Quarter of Fiscal 2026 on May 21, 2025

No-Headquarters/BOZEMAN, Mont. — Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW), the AI Data Cloud company, today announced it will release its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, which ended April 30, 2025, following the close of the U.S. markets on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Snowflake will host a conference call to discuss the financial results. […]

Culture

11 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Sohi needs to take the hint — don't come back to city hall

Nope, Mr. Mayor, you’re not welcome to come back to city hall, unless you’re just there to clean out your office. Please don’t think you can resume your mayoral duties with a snap of your fingers. Edmonton and Edmontonians aren’t chopped liver. When the mayor announced last month he was taking a leave from the […]

Events

11 h. ago AVRICORE HEALTH CORPORATE UPDATE: 2024 record year, UK expansion on track

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AVRICORE HEALTH INC. (TSXV: AVCR) (the “Company” or “Avricore”) reports on its year end 2024 and In the year ended December 31, 2024 revenue increased by 37% year over year to $4,785,711 and gross profit increased by 56% to $1,880,306. In the three months ended December […]

Sport

13 h. ago As Skin Cancer Rates Climb, Canadian Dermatologists Champion Sun Safety Nationwide this May

The Canadian Dermatology Association highlights sun safety in the True North, with a focus on shade, prevention, and early detection. OTTAWA, Ontario, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the warmth of the sun returns and Canadians begin to spend more time outdoors, the Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) launches its annual Sun Awareness Month campaign. This year’s […]

Sport

13 h. ago Ukraine and the US have finally signed a minerals deal. What does it include?

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — After months of tense negotiations, the U.S. and Ukraine signed a deal that is expected to give Washington access to the country’s critical minerals and other natural resources, an agreement Kyiv hopes will secure long-term support for its defense against Russia. According to Ukrainian officials, the version of the deal signed […]

Sport

15 h. ago Driverless delivery vehicles set to hit Toronto streets this spring

In a report to Toronto's infrastructure and environment committee, the general manager of transportation services said the program will begin in the coming months.

Transport