84 m. ago Ontario education minister blasts TDSB for considering cutting programs

Toronto District School Board is one of several boards in Ontario the government is currently subjecting to financial scrutiny, with the threat of a takeover.

Politics

1 hour ago U.S. Fed holds rates on higher risks of inflation, unemployment

The Fed kept its rate at 4.3% for the third straight meeting

Economics

1 hour ago Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals to Host Virtual KOL Event to Discuss the Phase 1b/2a RESOLVE Study of EP

VICTORIA, British Columbia, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (“Eupraxia” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:EPRX) (TSX:EPRX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company leveraging its proprietary DiffuSphere™ technology designed to optimize drug delivery for applications with significant unmet need, today announced that it will host a virtual key opinion leader (KOL) event on Friday, May 9, […]

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1 hour ago Cybersecurity and AI: How Microsoft meets a changing tech landscape

Upgrade your computer with Windows 11 Pro for $25

Events

1 hour ago PNE 2025: Here are the Summer Night Concerts headliners and ticket info

Lynyrd Skynyrd, Wilco and Leon Bridges among headliners of the PNE's Summer Night Concerts in Vancouver, information on where you can get tickets and what else you'll need to know

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2 h. ago Hudson’s Bay insiders not bidding on business, assets or leases: court documents

A new court filing says several bids have been received for Hudson’s Bay assets, but no offers have come from company insiders. An affidavit from Jennifer Bewley, chief financial officer of the retailer’s parent company, indicates no insiders submitted a bid for the business or its assets by the April 30 deadline. The Bankruptcy and […]

Economics

2 h. ago BC First Nations Justice Council Congratulates Justice Trailblazing staff Christina J. Cook and Katisha Paul

The BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC) is proud to celebrate and extend our heartfelt congratulations to BCFNJC staff members Christina J. Cook (Brokenhead Ojibway Nation) and Katisha Paul (W̱ JOȽEȽP and Lil’wat). Unceded & Ancestral Territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh & səlilwətaɬ Nations, Vancouver BC, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — For Immediate ReleaseMay […]

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2 h. ago As Canadians ditch U.S. real estate, some predict a flood north

If 100 Canadian buyers left a single U.S. state, it would result in $80 million in lost transaction volume

Events

2 h. ago The 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards are Thursday. Here’s who’s performing and presenting

NEW YORK — Excuse me, you look like you might want to see the next generation of country music acts clean up at the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards. Fans of the genre have long committed Ella Langley and Riley Green’s throwback duet, “You Look Like You Love Me” to memory, and soon, they’ll […]

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2 h. ago Vietnam Says It Wants to Buy More From US as Trade Talks Begin

Vietnam said Wednesday that it wants its companies to buy more high-value US imports in large volumes and at a stable pace, reaffirming its opening line on trade talks with Washington to avoid punishingly high tariffs.

Economics

2 h. ago Here are all the new food items at Canada's Wonderland this year

As Canada's Wonderland gears up for what is sure to be one of their most eventful seasons yet, with a new roller coaster and a fresh lawsuit already making headlines ahead of opening day, they're also rolling out a selection of new menu items that run the gamut from weird to wonderful.I, like many, have a love-hate relationship with theme park food.On one hand, a trip to your local theme park, like Canada's Wonderland, is one of the only times when it's socially acceptable to consume only items that have been thoroughly deep-fried, all day long. On the other hand, though, that very diet proves a particularly risky one when it comes to actually getting on a roller coaster.I guess nothing worth having comes without some sacrifice.Lucky for us all, though, Canada's Wonderland is launching a slew of brand-new menu items for the 2025 season at a number of their dining locations, giving you the chance to spice up your regular corn dog and funnel cake rotation.Perh...

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2 h. ago Calgary's Cenovus laying off an undisclosed number of employees

The news comes as Cenovus experienced a drop in profit in the fourth quarter of 2024 due to weaker market conditions.

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2 h. ago The more Trump talks about making trade deals, the more confusing the tariff picture gets

WASHINGTON (AP) — The more President Donald Trump talks about his efforts to reach deals with America’s trading partners, the more confusing the tariff picture gets. His team seems good with that, saying Trump is using “strategic uncertainty” to his advantage. Trump says the United States does not have to sign any agreements, and that […]

Economics

2 h. ago Rimini Street and ServiceNow Partner with Apsen Farmacêutica to Deliver a Next

Pharmaceutical manufacturer layers ServiceNow over its existing SAP ECC 6 ERP platform, enables intelligent workflow and automation for immediate business impact and avoids low ROI spend on expensive, risky vendor-mandated migration to SAP S/4HANA LAS VEGAS — Knowledge 2025 — Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), a global provider of end-to-end enterprise software support, management and […]

Culture

3 h. ago User consent and responsible data management at the centre of Jakala and OneTrust’s first Digital Drink in Spain

MADRID, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Jakala, a leading European company specialising in data, artificial intelligence and digital experiences, presented the latest technological trends on how brands can use customer data correctly, activate it intelligently, and manage consent and preferences transparently and securely. To address this critical issue, Jakala launched a new event format, […]

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3 h. ago First West hires 26 student interns across Canada despite high youth unemployment

LANGLEY, B.C., May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — B.C.-based financial institution First West Credit Union has announced today its continued commitment to local communities by providing young Canadians with employment opportunities.  Twenty-six post-secondary students seeking to gain experience in business, finance, human resources and technology have been placed in paid summer positions across First West, […]

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3 h. ago Toronto is hosting a huge fan fest during the FIFA World Cup in 2026

Toronto is set to host the FIFA World Cup next year — but you won't necessarily need to spend big to feel part of the action.Today, the City of Toronto announced that there will be a fan festival running throughout the whole of the tournament, located at Fort York and the Bentway on the west side of downtown Toronto.The festival is designed to be a "global celebration of soccer, culture and community, designed for fans," with free live broadcasts of matches throughout the tournament taking place in Canada, Mexico and the United States.In addition to showing games, the festival also plans to have "diverse cultural performances, interactive installations and a variety of local food experiences."The festival will be open from Thursday, June 11 to Sunday, July 19, 2026, with exact details of opening hours and which matches to be shown at a later date."Fort York National Historic Site and The Bentway offer the ideal setting for Toronto's FIFA W...

Sport

3 h. ago Results from the VirTus Respiratory Research Ltd Human Rhinovirus Challenge Model Used to Advance Altesa BioSciences’ Lead Medicine into Advanced Clinical Trials

Study conducted by VirTus Respiratory Research demonstrated that vapendavir has potent antiviral activity and improves symptoms in participants with COPD infected with rhinovirus LONDON — VirTus Respiratory Research Ltd, a leading respiratory-focused contract research organisation (CRO), today announced that results from their human rhinovirus challenge model in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) provided […]

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3 h. ago Schneider Electric Canada Named One of Canada’s Greenest Employers for 2025

Recognition for their commitment to sustainability, innovation and environmental leadership in the workplace MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Schneider Electric Canada has been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for 2025 by Mediacorp Canada Inc. as part of the Canada’s Top 100 Employers project, a prestigious honour celebrating organizations that lead the country in creating a […]

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3 h. ago Edmonton’s $303M Müve Team Joins eXp Realty With 46 Agents, Expanding National Footprint

Led by John Rota, Müve becomes the first team in eXp Canada history to join under a co-sponsorship model—partnering with top producers James Knull and Justin Havre BELLINGHAM, Wash., May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — eXp Realty®,  “the most agent-centric real estate brokerage on the planet™” and the core subsidiary of eXp World Holdings, Inc. […]

Society