2 h. ago Canterra Minerals Announces $2.0 Million Private Placement Led by Strategic Investor Michael Gentile and Other Strategic Investors to Fund Gold Exploration in Newfoundland

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canterra Minerals Corporation (TSXV:CTM) (OTCQB: CTMCF) (FSE:DXZB) (“Canterra” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce a non-brokered private placement of C$2 million (the “Private Placement”) led by strategic investors, including Michael Gentile, one […]

Economics

2 h. ago Stock market rally takes a pause as gold prices top US$4,000 per ounce

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index finished in negative territory, while U.S. markets also fell as gold prices reached new highs. Kevin Burkett, portfolio manager at Victoria-based Burkett Asset Management, said Tuesday’s trading session marked a “quiet day.” The S&P/TSX composite index was down 180.16 points at 30,351.72. Despite Tuesday’s pullback, the S&P/TSX composite has […]

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3 h. ago Xenon Pharmaceuticals Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

VANCOUVER, British Columbia and BOSTON, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: XENE), a neuroscience-focused biopharmaceutical company dedicated to drug discovery, clinical development, and commercialization of life-changing therapeutics for patients in need, today announced equity inducement grants to seven new non-officer employees consisting of an aggregate of 77,750 share options. All of […]

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3 h. ago Merchandise trade deficit widens in August on gold swings, U.S. tariffs: StatCan

OTTAWA — Canada’s merchandise trade deficit grew in August as gold shipment patterns shifted and U.S. tariffs weighed on exports to the country, said Statistics Canada. Merchandise exports overall fell three per cent in August to $60.6 billion to grow Canada’s trade deficit to $6.3 billion, up from $3.8 billion in July, the agency said […]

Economics

4 h. ago Tesla offers cheaper versions of 2 electric vehicles in bid to win back market share in tough year

NEW YORK (AP) — Tesla rolled out new, cheaper versions of two of its electric car models on Tuesday in hopes the offerings will help revive flagging sales. The new Model Y, costing just under $40,000 with a stripped-down interior, follows a slump in Tesla sales covering most of the past year due to anti-Elon […]

Transport

4 h. ago CRIME SCENE: Oshawa man charged after unprovoked attack leaves male critically injured

A 33-year-old Oshawa man has been charged with aggravated assault after a male victim was left in life-threatening condition at a Toronto hospital. Durham Regional Police said on Monday around 5:40 p.m., they responded to an assault in progress in the area of Ritson Rd. N. and Taunton Rd. E where they found the victim […]

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4 h. ago Gold prices have cracked $4K for the 1st time. Why it may not be good news

Gold futures have surpassed $4000 US per ounce for the first time, with a recent spike occurring as the US government remains shutdown.

Economics

5 h. ago Marchand promet plus de 80 000 emplois à Québec grâce au tramway et aux projets de développement économique

Québec Forte et Fière estime que la construction du tramway va favoriser l’embauche de jeunes travailleurs qui sont plus touchés par le chômage.

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5 h. ago Classes cancelled at Conestoga college campus amid support workers’ strike

An Ontario college says all on-campus classes and activities are cancelled today as striking support staff continue to hold rallies at several colleges across the province. Conestoga College says its Doon campus in Kitchener, Ont., is closed to all vehicle traffic and in-person classes and activities are suspended. The college says that’s because of “large-scale” […]

Society

5 h. ago Oscar nominee fundraises for ‘urgent medical care’ as ‘health continues to struggle’

Oscar-nominated actress Sally Kirkland needs “urgent medical care” and her friends say she needs help paying for it. The Golden Globe winner’s pals — Paige Dylan, Coty Galloway and Mel England — set up a GoFundMe campaign last year when the actress broke two bones and developed two “life-threatening” infections that required treatment. “It has […]

Science

7 h. ago Hagersville Battery Energy Storage Park honoured by CanREA for the Innovative Canadian Clean Power Project of the Year award

TORONTO, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Boralex inc. (“Boralex” or the “Company”) (TSX: BLX) and its partner, Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation (“SNGRDC”) are proud to announce that the Hagersville Battery Energy Storage Park has been awarded the Innovative Canadian Clean Power Project of the Year award by the Canadian Renewable […]

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7 h. ago Science advisor says UFO reporting in Canada discouraged by ridicule and skepticism

Words matter when it comes to reporting UFOS, says Cabinet’s science advisor Dr. Mona Nemer in an internal memo obtained by Blacklock’s Reporter under Access To Information. The doctor, who is paid $393,000 yearly, said ridicule and skepticism about what she prefers to call “unidentified aerial phenomenon” are discouraging Canadians from reporting suspicious activity. “Terminology […]

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8 h. ago Toronto's waterfront promenade just got a stunning new extension

Toronto just reclaimed a little more waterfront with the opening of an extension to the popular granite-paved promenade that stretches across the city's waterfront.The newest stretch of the Water's Edge Promenade is officially open in Toronto's burgeoning East Bayfront area, and this extension might just be the crown jewel of the path hugging the city's harbour.The East Bayfront gained its newest landmark when Aqualuna development wrapped construction this year, and in addition to the impressive architecture, new homes, and fancy community centre inaugurated in September, the project's completion has been complemented by an extension of the busy promenade east to the Parliament Slip.Waterfront Toronto announced the completion of the new extension this past weekend, opening up its six-metre-wide path — complete with the promenade's signature mosaic maple leaf pattern — around the south and east sides of Aqualuna.Among the promenade extension's ...

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9 h. ago LEDVANCE Earns Triple Win in 2025 IES Progress Report for Lighting Innovations

Three Breakthroughs, One Vision: LEDVANCE Honored in 2025 IES Progress Report WILMINGTON, Mass., Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LEDVANCE is proud to announce that three of its most innovative lighting solutions have won recognition in the 2025 Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Progress Report, a prestigious annual showcase of advancements in lighting technology. This recognition […]

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10 h. ago Gold demand puts Peru’s Amazon at greater risk from mercury poisoning, bishop warns

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — TO RUN AT 1300 GMT ON OCT. 7 As gold prices hover at record highs, a leading Catholic leader in Peru’s Amazon is urging countries that are destinations for the precious metal to help stem illegal mining that is poisoning rivers with mercury. Miguel Angel Cadenas, an Augustinian from Spain who […]

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10 h. ago Brookfield’s $20 billion adds to rise in transition strategies

(Bloomberg) — U.S. President Donald Trump may just have dubbed climate change the “greatest con job,” but there’s growing evidence that energy transition investments are enjoying a revival. Brookfield Asset Management said on Tuesday that it had raised $20 billion for the world’s biggest private fund dedicated to the clean-energy transition. That coincided with an […]

Economics

10 h. ago Tesoro Gold to present at the Metals & Mining Virtual Investor Conference Tuesday, 7 October 2025

Company invites individual and institutional investors, as well as advisors and analysts, to attend online at VirtualInvestorConferences.com PERTH, Australia, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tesoro Gold, ASX: TSO, OTCQB: TSORF), a gold exploration and development company, focused on advancing its El Zorro Gold Project in Chile, today announced that Managing Director Zeff Reeves will present […]

Culture

11 h. ago Alaska Silver Corp. to Present at the Metals & Mining Virtual Investor Conference October 7th

Company invites individual and institutional investors, as well as advisors and analysts, to attend online at VirtualInvestorConferences.com TUCSON, Ariz., Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alaska Silver Corp. (TSX-V: WAM; OTCQX: WAMFF), based in Illinois Creek District, Alaska, focused on developing critical minerals & high-grade silver resources, today announced that Kit Marrs, President & CEO, will […]

Culture

11 h. ago illumin Ignites Bold New Era with Brand Overhaul and Platform Upgrades, Lighting Up New York During Advertising Week

“See More. Achieve More.” Activation Dominates New York Streets and Kicks Off Global, Omnichannel Campaign to Showcase New Identity and AI-powered Solutions TORONTO, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — illumin Holdings Inc. (TSX: ILLM; OTCQB: ILLMF) today unveiled a new brand identity and its rallying tagline, “See More. Achieve More.” taking over the streets around […]

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11 h. ago Profound Medical Achieves Record Preliminary Unaudited Revenue for the 2025 Third Quarter

To release full third quarter 2025 financial results on November 13th; conference call to follow TORONTO, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Profound Medical Corp. (NASDAQ:PROF; TSX:PRN) (“Profound” or the “Company”), a commercial-stage medical device company that develops and markets customizable, AI-powered, incision-free therapies for the ablation of diseased tissue, today announced preliminary unaudited revenues […]

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