84 m. ago Hooters files for bankruptcy and here's what that means for Toronto location

U.S.-based restaurant chain Hooters, which is known for its chicken wings and all-female serving staff wearing revealing outfits, has officially filed for bankruptcy protection, and here's what that means for the chain's only Toronto location. On Monday, Hooters of America (HOA) Restaurant Group filed the motion for Chapter 11 protection in the North Texas Bankruptcy Court in Dallas.The company has been facing mounting financial challenges, and as a result, announced that it has entered into a restructuring support agreement to effectuate a sale transaction that will allow for the continued operation of the business under new ownership. The company has reached an agreement with a group of current franchisees, called the Buyer Group, to acquire and operate certain company-owned Hooters locations. The group is comprised of two existing Hooters franchisees, who collectively currently own and operate over 30 per cent of the domestic franchised Hooters locations, including...

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88 m. ago Democrats push vote on tariffs targeting Canada as Trump calls for Republican support

WASHINGTON — Democrats in the U.S. Senate are moving forward on a resolution to block sweeping tariffs targeting Canada as President Donald Trump presses Republican lawmakers to continue backing his trade agenda. Sen. Tim Kaine plans to force a vote on Trump’s use of the International Economic Emergency Powers Act, also called IEEPA, to declare […]

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1 hour ago BRP signs deals to sell bulk of boat business in drive toward pure

MONTREAL — BRP Inc. has signed a pair of deals to sell the bulk of its boat business, as the Ski-Doo maker continues its push to become a pure-play powersports company. On Tuesday morning, BRP announced an agreement to sell Telwater, Australia’s biggest manufacturer of aluminum boats, to a subsidiary of Japan’s Yamaha Motor Co. […]

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3 h. ago Santander Wins Canadian Banking License Amid Push Into Americas

Banco Santander SA has won a Canadian banking license as it continues its expansion across the Americas.

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3 h. ago Primaris REIT Announces $60 Million Disposition; HBC, NCIB, & Financing Updates

TORONTO — Primaris Real Estate Investment Trust (“Primaris” or the “REIT”) (TSX: PMZ.UN) announced today significant progress on its disposition program that supports its capital recycling objectives, and provided additional commentary on its Hudson’s Bay Company (“HBC”) tenancy. Disposition On March 31, 2025, Primaris closed on the sale of St. Albert Centre in St. Albert, […]

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6 h. ago Un sénateur américain discourt toute la nuit contre la politique de Trump et continue

L’élu démocrate du New Jersey Cory Booker en était mardi matin à plus de 14 h de parole.

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7 h. ago Edmonton weather: Chance of flurries, chance of rain, then there will be sun again

A look at Tuesday’s Edmonton weather from Environment Canada. It’s 0 C at the Edmonton Blatchford weather station with 14 km/h winds out of the southeast with a wind chill of -5. We continue to march through melting snow toward a warmer spring with clear, sunny skies. Before that, though, Tuesday will be mainly cloudy […]

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8 h. ago BREAKING: Contentious Liberal MP Paul Chiang drops out of race

OTTAWA — Despite his party leader standing by his continued candidacy, a contentious Liberal MP has dropped out of the race. Markham-Unionville Liberal candidate Paul Chiang, who served as a Liberal MP since 2021, announced he’s stepping aside as the party’s candidate after comments to Chinese-language media earlier this year suggesting somebody turn over Conservative […]

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9 h. ago Gold Reserve Announces Objections to CITGO Bid Recommendation

PEMBROKE, Bermuda — Gold Reserve Ltd. (TSX.V: GRZ) (OTCQX: GDRZF) (“Gold Reserve” or the “Company”) announces that on March 31, 2025, multiple objections were filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware (the “Court”) to the recommendation made by the Special Master to select the $3.699 billion bid made by Red Tree […]

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9 h. ago Federal party leaders continue campaigning as more Trump tariffs loom

OTTAWA — Party leaders are likely to receive questions about Canada-U.S. relations during their campaign stops today, a day before American President Donald Trump is expected to impose “reciprocal” tariffs by increasing U.S. duties to match the tax rates that other countries charge on imports. Tomorrow, Trump may also reinstate economy-wide tariffs on Canada and […]

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10 h. ago Bell: Poilievre fires back — Conservative campaign stays the course

'We will continue, despite calls to the contrary, even if I'm the only leader in the country that offers any change,' says Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre

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10 h. ago Bell: Don't write Poilievre off — he's not listening to the Nervous Nellies

'We will continue, despite calls to the contrary, even if I'm the only leader in the country that offers any change,' says Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre

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10 h. ago Telehouse Canada Announces Leadership Transition as It Enters Its Next Phase of Growth

Atsushi Kubo appointed as President & CEO of Telehouse Canada, succeeding Satoshi Adachi, to drive continued expansion and strengthen market position in Canada TORONTO — Telehouse Canada, a leading colocation data centre service provider, has appointed Atsushi Kubo as the new President & Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect. Atsushi Kubo, formerly Executive Vice President […]

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10 h. ago Celiac Canada Calls on Federal Politicians to Implement Tax Reform for Gluten

Gluten-Free Food Prices are No Joke! Mississauga, ON, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mississauga, ON. March 26, 2025 – Celiac Canada is urging federal politicians to support a crucial tax policy change that will make life more affordable for the estimated 400,000 Canadians living with celiac disease. The organization is calling for improved tax […]

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11 h. ago dynaCERT Applauds the Expansion of the Ontario Hydrogen Innovation Fund

TORONTO — dynaCERT Inc. (TSX: DYA) (OTC: DYFSF) (FRA: DMJ) (“dynaCERT” or the “Company”) applauds the recently announced changes of March 31, 2025, proposed for the Ontario Government Hydrogen Innovation Fund (the “HIF”) regarding the launch of a new and increased budget of $30 million with eligibility broadened to include broader sector applications. Foreseeable Future […]

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12 h. ago How one GTA riding turned from ‘obvious slam dunk’ for Conservatives to ‘much more confusing’

Like the grey skies above her Newmarket campaign office, Sandra Cobena’s forecast of flipping the must-win Liberal-held riding have become clouded

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17 h. ago American Hotel Income Properties REIT LP Reports 2024 Results With 5.6% RevPAR Growth, Property Dispositions and Debt Reduction

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — American Hotel Income Properties REIT LP (“AHIP”, or the “Company”) (TSX: HOT.UN, TSX: HOT.U, TSX: HOT.DB.V), today announced its financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024. All amounts presented in this news release are in United States dollars (“U.S. dollars”) unless […]

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18 h. ago PyroGenesis Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results

Quarterly Revenue of $4.22 Million, Up 40% Year-Over-Year.Quarterly Net Income of $145,320.Full Year Revenue of $15.7 Million, Up 27% Year-Over-Year.Backlog of $54.4 Million, with 87% in U.S. Dollars. Revenue Growth Expected to Continue as 2025 Opens with Major Global Energy Transition Clients in Aluminum, Aerospace, and Steelmaking MONTREAL, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PyroGenesis […]

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18 h. ago Blue Jays 5, Nationals 2: Bowden Francis is back and Andres Gimenez keeps cleaning up in Toronto win

It’s been a long time coming — and for a beleaguered last-place Blue Jays team it must have felt even longer. But after riding 5.1 innings of hitless pitching from last year’s late-season ace, Bowden Francis, the Blue Jays moved above .500 for the first time since April 24, 2024. That span of 142 games […]

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19 h. ago Nanaimo man wanted for suspected voyeurism at aquatic centre

RCMP said they were notified on March 3 by staff at the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre located at 741 Third Ave. that a camera had been found installed in the door of a changing room.

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