2 h. ago The US has a single rare earths mine. Chinese export limits are energizing a push for more

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — America’s only rare earths mine heard from anxious companies soon after China responded to President Donald Trump’s tariffs this month by limiting exports of those minerals used for military applications and in many high-tech devices. “Based on the number of phone calls we’re receiving, the effects have been immediate,” said Matt […]

Economics

2 h. ago Food festival with eats from over 40 countries coming to Toronto

Food festival season is right around the corner for Toronto, bringing with it the much-anticipated return of a slew of annual favourites, including the always-electric Pan American Food and Music Festival.Returning to the city's food festival circuit for its 13th year, Toronto's Pan American Food and Music Festival (or PanamFest, as it's also known) is a huge celebration of cuisines and cultures spanning the Americas, from Canada to Chile.I can't think of a better city to play host to a festival that celebrates diversity and multiculturalism than Toronto, and no better location to serve as its backdrop than Nathan Phillips Square, illuminated by the glow of the Toronto sign.The weekend-long festival is set to feature a host of restaurants and chefs from across the city and beyond, churning out dishes and snacks from 41 different countries in North, Central and South America.Whether you're in the mood for poutine, plantain or Pão de Queijo, there&...

Culture

2 h. ago Meet the Surrey personal trainer who just won Canada's Ultimate Challenge

Keenan Wong and Team Red come out the victors for Season 3 of CBC TV's obstacle course competition show

Transport

3 h. ago Ryan Gosling and Shawn Levy’s ‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ sets May 2027 release

'It has such a great story with great and original characters,' Gosling said at Star Wars Celebration

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4 h. ago 'Public showing up' for London Food Bank spring drive: Leader

The London Food Bank is entering the all-important final weekend of its spring food drive, an annual campaign that’s coming amid relentless demand for assistance and trade war uncertainty.  Leading into the Easter weekend, food donations are up from the same point in the 2024 campaign, London Food Bank co-executive director Jane Roy said Thursday, […]

Politics

7 h. ago Bigstack Opportunities I Inc. Announces Receipt of TSXV Conditional Approval and Filing of Filing Statement

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TORONTO, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bigstack Opportunities I Inc. (“Bigstack”) (TSXV: STAK.P), a capital pool company as defined under the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV” or the “Exchange”), is pleased to announce that the […]

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8 h. ago Haley Joel Osment charged with cocaine possession and being drunk in public

MAMMOTH LAKES, Calif. (AP) — Oscar-nominated actor Haley Joel Osment has been charged with public intoxication and cocaine possession after his arrest earlier this month at a Northern California ski resort. The Mono County District Attorney’s office announced the misdemeanor charges Thursday against the 37-year-old actor, who starred as a child in movies “The Sixth […]

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8 h. ago Purpose Investments Clarifies that It Has Debuted One of the World’s First Solana ETFs with Staking Rewards Accruing Directly to the Fund – Continuing Its Leadership in Global Crypto Innovation

This press release clarifies certain aspects of a press release issued on April 16, 2025 TORONTO, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Purpose Investments Inc. (“Purpose”), the firm behind the world’s first spot Bitcoin ETF and spot Ether ETF, is expanding its digital asset suite with the launch of the Purpose Solana ETF (ticker: SOLL). SOLL is one of […]

Politics

8 h. ago Seth Rogen's jokes about Trump edited out of Oscars of science awards coverage

Vancouver A-lister's criticisms of Trump’s policies and big tech's support of POTUS cut from from 2025 Breakthrough Prize ceremony video

Transport

9 h. ago Mustang Energy Corp. Receives Results from Airborne MobileMT Survey at their Yellowstone Project, Saskatchewan

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mustang Energy Corp. (CSE: MEC, OTC:MECPF, FRA:92T) (the “Company” or “Mustang”) is pleased to announce that it has received results from a helicopter-borne Mobile MagnetoTellurics (“MobileMT“) survey conducted at its wholly owned Yellowstone Project, located in the western Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan. The survey was completed by Expert […]

Culture

9 h. ago Aja Health and Wellness Inc. Reports on Delay in Filing Annual Financial Statements

Not for dissemination in the United States of America VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aja Health and Wellness Inc. (“Aja” or the “Company”) (TSXV:Aja) is announcing that it has completed the filing of an application seeking a management cease trade order (the “MCTO“) under National Policy 12-203- Management Cease Trade Orders, […]

Science

10 h. ago eXp World Holdings to Announce First Quarter 2025 Results on May 6, 2025

Management to discuss first quarter 2025 results and host investor Q&A at virtual event BELLINGHAM, Wash., April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI), the holding company for eXp Realty®, FrameVR.io and SUCCESS® Enterprises, today announced it expects to report its first quarter 2025 financial results on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.  […]

Culture

11 h. ago Aja Health and Wellness Inc. Announces Resignation of Director

Not for dissemination in the United States of America VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aja Health and Wellness Inc. (“Aja” or the “Company”) (TSXV:AJA) announces they have accepted the resignation of Alnesh Mohan as a director of the Company. “The board would like to thank Alnesh for his dedicated service and […]

Science

11 h. ago Westhaven Files Technical Report in Support of Updated Preliminary Economic Assessment for the Shovelnose Gold Project, British Columbia

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Westhaven Gold Corp. (TSX-V:WHN) (“Westhaven”) announces that it has filed an independent technical report pursuant to National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”) supporting the Updated Preliminary Economic Assessment (the “Updated PEA”) for its 100% owned Shovelnose Gold Project, under the […]

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12 h. ago HBC wants to hold an auction for its art and artifacts, including its royal charter

Auction meant to ensure some of HBC's most valuable and historical assets get the 'care, consideration and expertise required'

Culture

12 h. ago Accused's violent poem entered as evidence at drug dealer murder trial

Ashley Bourget called her poem “Small Child” – but it contained a big, glaring comment that kept it out of a jailhouse poetry-writing competition. Instead, her creative writing from October 2023 while she was behind bars became evidence at her first-degree murder trial in the death of high-level drug dealer Grant Norton. “Now that I’m […]

Events

12 h. ago Gene Hackman fans slam officials over release of ‘private’ love letters

Authorities in New Mexico found several heartbreaking love notes Gene Hackman had written his wife, Betsy Arakawa, before the couple’s deaths. Santa Fe County released a series of documents and images of Hackman and Arakawa’s home, including photos of the sweet messages that were scattered in various rooms. In one note, Hackman seemed appreciative of […]

Sport

12 h. ago Step inside: Peeping Tom’s disorienting dreamworld comes to Vancouver

DanceHouse is presenting the B.C. debut of Peeping Tom at the Vancouver Playhouse April 24 to 26.

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13 h. ago Drake complains about Kendrick Lamar’s ’Not Like Us’ Super Bowl performance in new defamation claims

Hip hop superstar Drake is now complaining about rival rapper Kendrick Lamar’s performance of “Not Like Us” at this year’s Super Bowl, adding it to his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group over the diss track and its allegations of pedophilia against Drake. “The Recording was performed during the 2025 Super Bowl and broadcast to […]

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13 h. ago When king, William could strip royal titles from Harry and Meghan: Report

Since Prince Harry chose to step down from his royal duties to live life in California with his wife and kids, the family could eventually face the prospect of being stripped of their royal titles. A report suggests older brother Prince William could decide to remove “His/Her Royal Highness” from Harry and Meghan once he […]

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