4 h. ago Firm Capital Mortgage Investment Corporation Announces Monthly Cash Dividends

TORONTO, April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Firm Capital Mortgage Investment Corporation (“MIC”) (TSX: FC), announces its monthly cash dividend of $0.078 per share payable to shareholders of record as follows: Record Date Dividend Payable April 30, 2025 May 15, 2025 May 30, 2025 June 16, 2025 June 30, 2025 July 15, 2025     […]

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4 h. ago Anthony Furey: Millennials, talk to a Liberal boomer about your future

It may convince them to have a change of heart and cast a vote with younger generations in mind

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7 h. ago Canadian man locked out of $43K in PC Optimum points by Loblaws

A new report shines a light on a Loblaws shopper who recently had $43,000 worth of PC Optimum points frozen in his account before he could spend them.Frank Zhang has saved 43 million PC Optimum points over his lifetime by shopping at Loblaws stores and using a PC Mastercard, but he was quite shocked when he tried to redeem his points in January and found his account locked.According to a CBC Go Public report, the automated online help tool initially told him his account was frozen and that he needed to change his password to unlock it. That didn't resolve his issue, so Zhang called the helpline instead and was met with a different answer. The person on the phone told him that he'd broken the PC Optimum terms and conditions, but they refused to say which rule specifically led to his account being frozen.A Calgary man named Jeff Mack suffered the same issue after having his 1.5 million points ($1,500) frozen last fall. At least the support channel told him his account was di...

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7 h. ago Ottawa police name suspect in Parliament Hill lockdown incident

OTTAWA — Ottawa police have released the name of the person they say was behind a massive security incident on Parliament Hill over the weekend. Police say Tyler Hall-Worthington, a 31-year-old Ottawa man, has been charged in connection with the lockdown Saturday afternoon at East Block, a building in the parliamentary precinct that mainly houses […]

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8 h. ago Shawn Desman, July Talk, Dean Brody early names added to CNE concert lineup

Canadian pop singer Shawn Desman, and homegrown bands July Talk and Loverboy are set to make waves as part of the Canadian National Exhibition concert series.

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8 h. ago Tori Spelling wishes the sex tape she shot with ex had leaked

Tori Spelling is revealing the one screen role she wishes had seen the light of day — a sex tape she filmed with her ex, Dean McDermott. Spelling made the revelation on the latest episode of her iHeartRadio podcast MisSPELLING, saying the steamy encounter nearly leaked. “Dean and I, when we were together, and this is in […]

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8 h. ago ‘PEOPLE WANT A DADDY’: Bill Maher offers rare praise for Donald Trump after White House meeting

Bill Maher has flipped the script on his longtime criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump and his politics. While many people around the world are muttering not-so-nice things about Trump these days, Maher leaned the other way following a meeting with him last week. The talk show host and comedian credited the president as being […]

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8 h. ago Parkland, activist investor Simpson Oil, nominate competing director slates

CALGARY — Parkland Corp. and its biggest shareholder have each proposed competing board slates as their dispute heats up ahead of the fuel refiner and retailer’s annual general meeting next month. Simpson Oil Ltd., the Cayman Islands-based firm that owns almost 20 per cent of Parkland’s shares, has named nine nominees it wants to see […]

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9 h. ago Shawn Desman, Loverboy and July Talk among first announced CNE bandshell performers

R&B singer Shawn Desman, veteran rockers Loverboy, and alt-rock act July Talk are among the first performers announced for the 2025 Bell CNE Bandshell lineup. Desman will actually kick off the music series on Aug. 15 followed by Loverboy on Aug. 16. Alt-rock band July Talk plays Aug. 22 followed by veteran rockers Three Dog […]

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9 h. ago These Ontario companies were named among best places to work in Canada for 2025

The 2025 list of the Best Workplaces in Canada just dropped, and if you're currently on the hunt for a new job, you might want to check out these companies that were recognized for offering outstanding employee experiences and perks. Great Place to Work officially unveiled the list on Monday and highlighted workplaces across the country whose "employees trust the people they work for, have pride in the work they do, and enjoy the people they work with." To be eligible for the list, organizations must be Great Place to Work Certified in the past year, and organizations with 100 or more employees must also complete a "culture audit" questionnaire. Here are the best workplaces in Ontario for 2025, according to the list. Under 100 employees PureLogic IT Solutions, Ottawa Oppono Lending Company, Markham Isaac Operations Ltd., TorontoiFathom Corp., OttawaSklar Wilton & Associates, TorontoSensei Labs Inc., TorontoCraft Public Relations, TorontoGibralt...

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10 h. ago Pittsburgh Pirates to restore Roberto Clemente sign after backlash from Hall of Famer’s family

The Pittsburgh Pirates have reversed course after angering the family of the late Roberto Clemente by removing a sign honoring the franchise icon on the right-field wall at PNC Park. The sign featured Clemente’s name and his No. 21. Replacing it was an advertisement for Surfside, an alcoholic drink. However, the Clemente sign will be […]

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10 h. ago PurDentix Reviews (SHOCKING REVEAL): What Customers Are Really Saying About This Probiotic Dental Formula

DENVER, April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — When it comes to oral health, most people think brushing, flossing, and mouthwash are enough. But with a surge of new research linking dental problems to imbalances in the oral microbiome, it’s no surprise that a wave of “probiotic dental supplements” is entering the spotlight. One name in […]

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11 h. ago Toronto temperatures will actually be colder than the Arctic this week

Springlike weather might just be put on pause in Toronto this week, as the ultimate Uno-reverse takes place, sending balmy temperatures to the Arctic and frigid ones to southern Ontario.It's no secret that the weather in Toronto has been flip-flopping all season long, but this week, it also looks like two very different regions will be trading temperatures for a few days, the Weather Network reports.As Toronto will grapple with what Meteorologist Kevin Mackay describes as "some of the coldest air in almost a decade for April" this week, some of the warmest temperatures in the country can be found "well above the 60th parallel."Up around the western half of the Arctic Circle, balmy temperatures in the mid-single digits are forecast to linger all week long, while Toronto fights to break the freezing mark. Talk about the short end of the stick! Mackay goes on to note that, while this seemingly backwards weather system is certainly an anomaly, the far north is no stranger to m...

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12 h. ago Ryan Named One of the Best Workplaces™ in Canada for 13th Consecutive Year by Great Place To Work®

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Ryan, a leading global tax services and software provider, has been recognized as one of the Best Workplaces™ in Canada for 2025 by Great Place To Work®. Ranking 38 on this year’s list and earning this prestigious recognition for the 13th consecutive year underscores Ryan’s unwavering commitment to building a high-trust, high-performance […]

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13 h. ago Canadians can expect April tax benefit payments earlier than usual

Eligible families can expect to get Canada's child tax benefit a little earlier this month.The monthly Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payment usually comes on the 20th of each month unless it lands on a weekend or statutory holiday.April 20 is a Saturday, and April 18 is Good Friday, so parents will get CCB deposits three days early on the 17th.The Canadian government increased the child tax payments by 4.7 per cent in July 2024, which was the beginning of the new benefit year. The maximum benefit for children under six increased by $350, from $7,437 to $7,787. For children aged six to 17, it increased by $295, from $6,275 to $6,570.Families can look forward to another increase in the child tax benefit payment in July 2025, but it will not be as big as last year's raise.The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) says parents can expect a 2.7 per cent bump, bringing the annual base benefit for children under six from $7,787 to $7,997 ($666 monthly) and from $6,570 to $6,748 ($562 monthly) for child...

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26 h. ago Green Shirt Day parade spotlights organ donation, pays tribute to Humboldt crash victim Logan Boulet

'Logan’s legacy reminds us how important it is for Canadians to talk with their families about their organ and tissue donation wishes,' said Logan’s mother, Bernadine Boulet, in a statement

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30 h. ago She wanted baby girl, has six boys, and is jealous of pregnant sister

Oh, boy. A pregnant woman claims that her jealous sister who has “always wanted a daughter” but is a mom to six boys is attempting to live vicariously through her pregnancy. The pregnant woman took to Reddit to write about her 40-year-old sister. “I remember when I was a kid and she’d talk about the […]

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32 h. ago Blue Jays’ George Springer out of lineup, a day after leaving game with lower back spasms

NEW YORK — George Springer was out of the Toronto Blue Jays’ starting lineup at the New York Mets on Sunday, a day after leaving a game because of lower back spasms. Springer said he was undergoing treatment, and the Blue Jays said they did not anticipate the need for any scans. He crashed into […]

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34 h. ago LEAF TAKEAWAYS: Nick Robertson vows to avoid the scratch heap

This time, playing the Jackets suited the Maple Leafs. After two lopsided losses, by a combined 11-3 score, both with rookie Dennis Hildeby in net, Toronto used bench strength and big names to deliver a 5-0 win on Saturday at home behind Anthony Stolarz’s 27 saves. Our takeaways as the Leafs increased their lead on […]

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39 h. ago ‘In a fight with one man’: Trump’s tariffs have autoworkers in Oshawa, Ont., on edge

For more than a century, Oshawa, Ont., has been the city of autoworkers. The decades-old Canadian Automotive Museum in the downtown core, murals depicting locally made vehicles and the city’s beloved Oshawa Generals hockey team, named after one of the auto giants, are all symbols of that glorious — and often treacherous — history. The […]

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