2 h. ago Tesla launches in Saudi Arabia with its first showroom and service center in Riyadh

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Tesla officially launched in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, marking a new chapter in the company’s global expansion after Elon Musk ‘s troubled relationship with the kingdom — but the Middle East country’s extreme heat could pose a challenge for its electric vehicle performance and battery efficiency. Musk and Saudi Arabia […]

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5 h. ago Canada still top choice for most international students despite tightened policy

Canada remains a favourite choice for higher education despite new restrictions that impact international students.ApplyBoard, an Ontario-based educational technology company that helps international students apply for post-secondary studies, published its Spring 2025 edition of the Student Pulse Survey, in which almost 850 students from 84 student markets were asked to share their thoughts on international education and the factors that shape their choices."Canada remained the most attractive destination among the students surveyed: 94 per cent of respondents showed some level of interest in studying in Canada," reads the report.Although students' interest in studying in the U.S. remained high, it continued to rank as the second most popular choice, while Canada led the rankings "by weighted average." Australia and the U.K. came in third, while Germany was in fourth place and Ireland was in fifth place.ApplyBoard Student Pulse Survey – Spring 2024The study notes that visa app...

Society

6 h. ago Have a pet? They could boost your happiness as much as $120K a year

Owning a pet can significantly boost your happiness, potentially as much as a six-figure raise, offering emotional benefits comparable to close relationships.

Economics

6 h. ago TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon Generates $50.3M in Local Economic Impact, Uniting Global Runners

TORONTO, April 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon is pleased to announce their 2024 Economic Impact Study, which reinforces the role of major events in positioning Toronto as a world-class city and a hub of homegrown tourism. The TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon generated $50.3 million in economic impact for the City […]

Economics

12 h. ago U.S. retail giant overtakes Google as Canada's most reputable company

Costco Canada has claimed the top spot in a new market ranking of Canada's most reputable brands.Leger, a Canadian market research and analytics company, has just published the results of its 28th Reputation study, which unveils the list of the country's top reputable companies. The company surveyed over 38,000 Canadians to find their perspective on 326 companies across 30 sectors."Conducted annually, it is based on Leger's exclusive model of six recognized pillars of reputation — financial success, social responsibility, honesty, transparency, quality, attachment, and innovation," reads the statement. Companies are scored based on these factors, with 100 being the maximum a company can score.Costco Canada and other reputable companies of 2025According to Canadians, Google was the most reputable company in 2024 with a reputation score of 75, followed by Sony.This year, Google (72) fell several spots after being dethroned by Costco Canada (74), while Sony retained second place ...

Economics

15 h. ago All In on Solidarity: United Steelworkers International union united against Trump tariffs

LAS VEGAS, April 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canadian Steelworkers joined thousands of delegates from across the United States and the Caribbean at the 2025 United Steelworkers union (USW) International Convention where a strong and bold resolution calling for fair trade and an end to Trump’s reckless tariffs on Canadian goods was unanimously adopted. As […]

Society

23 h. ago WARMINGTON: Poilievre talks tough on crime, tariffs during raucous rally in Brampton

It just doesn’t look like an election campaign that is trailing in the opinion polls — which the election industry is continually pushing. If you were driving by Brampton’s Embassy Grand Convention Centre Wednesday night, it might have looked like a rock concert was going on. There was nowhere to park and the crowds piling […]

Economics

25 h. ago Poilievre campaign stop in Okanagan hints region could be in play

The Okanagan Valley, traditionally a Conservative stronghold, could see change this year, a B.C. political scientist says.

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26 h. ago Glenmore Twin Arena will boost ice availability in southwest Calgary

'One of the challenges we have in Calgary is a lot of the arenas are aging,' said Kevin Kobelka, executive director of Hockey Calgary

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28 h. ago Nova Scotia men appeal judge’s dismissal of their prorogation challenge

Two Nova Scotia men are appealing a judge's dismissal of their court challenge of then-prime minister Justin Trudeau's move to prorogue Parliament earlier this year.

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29 h. ago Treasure Data Appoints Rafael Flores as Chief Product Officer to Lead Next Era of AI

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Treasure Data, the Intelligent Customer Data Platform (CDP) built for enterprise scale and powered by AI, today announced the appointment of Rafael (“Rafa”) Flores as its new Chief Product Officer (CPO). Flores returns to Treasure Data after most recently serving as VP of Product at 6sense, where he led groundbreaking work […]

Events

35 h. ago Franchisee Choice, Five Years Strong: Canadian Franchise Association Honours Days Inns – Canada with Top Distinction

Toronto, ON, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Days Inns – Canada was named as a recipient of the Franchisees’ Choice designation for the fifth consecutive year during the Awards Gala at the 2025 Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) National Convention in Niagara Falls, Ontario. This milestone places Days Inns – Canada among an elite group […]

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35 h. ago Cynosure Lutronic Announces Health Canada Clearance for XERF, the Future of Non

WESTFORD, Mass. — Cynosure Lutronic, a global leader in energy-based medical aesthetic devices, is proud to announce the Health Canada clearance of XERF, an innovative radio frequency (RF) device designed to redefine skin tightening treatments. XERF is a groundbreaking, non-invasive skin revitalization treatment that tightens skin without the need for numbing, needles, or downtime, and […]

Science

37 h. ago Theratechnologies Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter 2025 and Reviews Key Achievements

FDA Approves EGRIFTA WR™ (Tesamorelin F8) to Treat Excess Visceral Abdominal Fat in Adults with HIV and Lipodystrophy Total Revenue $19 million, representing +17% growth year over year FDA Approves Prior Approval Supplement (PAS) for EGRIFTA SV® sBLA Latest from VAMOS study demonstrates excess visceral abdominal fat drives cardiovascular risk MONTREAL, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE […]

Culture

37 h. ago Mark Carney treads a fine line on climate in a tight election

(Bloomberg) — Last month, in his first speech as Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney vowed to make the nation “a superpower in both conventional and clean energy.” The “conventional” reference could be seen as matter of course in a nation whose energy sector is still dominated by oil and gas. But it also shows the […]

Politics

39 h. ago Adam Zivo: Surprise, B.C.’s lenient drug policies haven’t helped opioid crisis

New study showing safer supply associated with increased hospitalizations vindicates critics

Events

41 h. ago How many coffees would you need to stop buying to afford a home in Ontario

Can skipping your daily coffee help you buy a home? According to a recent study calculating how long it would take to save a 20 per cent down payment, the results say no.

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45 h. ago Niagara attraction opening in 2025 will be unlike anything else in Ontario

Niagara Falls is about to welcome a groundbreaking attraction this year that promises to offer a perspective on the region like never before. Scheduled to open this summer, Niagara's first flying theatre will take you on a thrilling, immersive journey through the Niagara River corridor, while providing spectacular views and a deeper understanding of the area's history. The project, which is a collaboration between Niagara Parks and Brogent Technologies, integrated aerial drone cinematography, motion simulation, and cultural storytelling to offer a different perspective on the falls as well as the surrounding region. The attraction will be replacing the long-running Niagara's Fury, which, after 17 years, is being retired to make way for the more advanced experience.Photo: Niagara Parks.Chairman of Brogent Chih-Hung Ouyang says that the attraction will be the world's first flying theatre within a globally recognized natural park. During the experience, visitor...

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49 h. ago 1 in 2 Manitoba First Nations parents with child protection services, study says

Nearly 50 per cent of all First Nation parents in Manitoba have had a child protective file opened against them.

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53 h. ago Opinion: Cutting Child and Youth Support program harms vulnerable young Albertans

At a time when some of Alberta’s most vulnerable are already facing significant challenges, the Government of Alberta’s recent decision to cancel the Child and Youth Support Program (CYSP) will inflict harm on children and their families.  The CYSP is a financial-assistance program for families who are caring for a child whose parents are unable […]

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