67 m. ago Avicanna Announces Receipt of Management Cease Trade Order and Provides Bi

Auditor Licensing & Personnel Issues Delays Issuance of Audit OpinionThe Company expects to file within 1 week TORONTO, April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Avicanna Inc. (“Avicanna” or “Company”) (TSX: AVCN) (OTCQX: AVCNF) (FSE: 0NN), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of plant-derived cannabinoid-based products, that further to its March 31, […]

Economics

2 h. ago ‘HEAD WAS INSIDE ITS MOUTH:’ Florida woman ‘jumped on’ alligator attacking her dog

A Florida woman didn’t think twice when it came to saving her dog from the jaws of an alligator. Kim Spencer was walking her dog Kona by a lake near her Florida home in Hillsborough County when the woman noticed the alligator in the water. She told WFLX that the gator was eyeing them both […]

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2 h. ago Codelco Boss Keeps Faith in Copper Fundamentals Amid Market Rout

Codelco, the world’s biggest copper supplier, says physical demand for the metal has remained strong amid all the upheaval in financial markets triggered by US President Donald Trump’s trade war.

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3 h. ago Appeals Court Lifts Some Limits on DOGE Access at US Agencies

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency staff will be able to access personal information of millions of US union members at the Education Department and the government’s human resources arm under a federal appeals court order.

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4 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...

Economics

4 h. ago Shopify staff told AI will be ‘fundamental expectation’ for all work

A memo released by CEO Tobi Lütke urged the e-commerce software company's staff not already treating AI like a critic, tutor, programmer or deep researcher to use the technology.

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4 h. ago AI now an ‘expectation’ at Shopify, will factor into performance reviews, hiring: CEO

Shopify Inc. is doubling down on artificial intelligence with a series of new policies that will make the technology a “fundamental expectation” for all staff by embedding it into everything from performance reviews to product development. A memo released by CEO Tobi Lutke urged the Ottawa-based e-commerce software company’s staff not already treating AI like […]

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5 h. ago Toronto rock legend Neil Young attends U.S. protest with 'hands off Canada' sign

Canadian celebrities residing in the United States are starting to speak up in support of their home country, with rock and roll legend Neil Young the latest homegrown talent standing up to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and annexation threats.The 79-year-old rocker — one of the few artists to hold the distinction of being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice — was spotted at a protest in the Los Angeles suburb of Thousand Oaks, California.Young was one of thousands to take part in the protest on Saturday, which was one of several organized demonstrations held as part of the Hands Off! National Day of Action.Over 2,000 attended Saturday's demonstration in Thousand Oaks, far exceeding the 1,300 protestors expected by organizers.Among the throngs who attended, the Canadian music icon blended in with the pack with the help of a "Hands Off Canada" sign.While Young has an estimated net worth in the vicinity of $200 million, the Rockin' in the Free World s...

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6 h. ago Kentucky flood forces Buffalo Trace Distillery to temporarily close

The historic Buffalo Trace Distillery has temporarily closed after deadly flooding ravaging Kentucky swept into its facilities, forcing the popular bourbon company to turn away the public and staff. In a statement released on Sunday, the Frankfort, Kentucky-based distillery said it would remain closed through April 10 but warned that date could change. “Due to […]

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6 h. ago Trade War Ignites Inflation Expectations, Bank of Canada Says

Bank of Canada surveys show firms believe upward price pressures from the trade conflict with the US will exceed the downward pull from weaker demand, threatening to undo progress on keeping inflation expectations well-anchored.

Economics

7 h. ago Man arrested after allegedly attempting to open plane door twice mid

Shadi Taiseer Alsaaydeh of Jordan is also accused of assaulting an airline staff member after he was escorted to a seat in the middle of the aircraft.

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10 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...

Economics

10 h. ago Prime Drink Group Announces Its Intent to Acquire Relax Downlow, The Latest Brand to Collaborate with Lane Hutson

With this acquisition, Prime is entering the fast-growing relaxation beverage market, which is expected to reach $1.3 billion by 2030, with a projected CAGR of more than 15%1. Lane Hutson, NHL star player, becomes the official ambassador of Relax Downlow. Relax Downlow has just launched its first flavors, Citrus Iced Tea and Tropical Punch, in […]

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10 h. ago Letters April 7, 2025: ‘Carney defended horrible behaviour and it’s not OK.’

TAUGHT US WRONG LESSON So, claim the Liberals, “we are a changed party.” No, you aren’t. Mark Carney’s despicable defence of candidate Paul Chiang (who told people they could collect a bounty if they turned over a Conservative candidate to Chinese authorities) was indefensible. Even worse, by calling it a teachable moment, he was continuing […]

Transport

14 h. ago Shell Lowers Quarterly Gas Output Guidance on Australia Works

Shell Plc sees lower natural gas production and LNG volumes in the first quarter of 2025 than previously expected, citing unplanned maintenance in Australia and adverse weather.

Culture

26 h. ago Le Pen supporters rally in Paris, turning a protest into a populist show of force

PARIS — Convicted of embezzling public funds and banned from running for office, far-right politician Marine Le Pen stood unshaken before a sea of French flags in Paris on Sunday. “For 30 years I have fought against injustice,” she told the crowd. “And I will continue to fight.” Thousands of supporters gathered at Place Vauban, […]

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26 h. ago Experts say ‘city killer’ asteroid will miss Earth, but could still hit moon

Once declared to be on a collision course with Earth, an asteroid dubbed a “city killer” is now expected to miss the planet. The moon, however, might not be spared. Asteroid 2024 YR4 was first detected in December 2024. Experts believed there was a 3% chance it would hit the Earth in 2032, but there’s […]

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28 h. ago Moscow court sends U.S. citizen awaiting trial to psychiatric hospital

MOSCOW — A U.S. citizen awaiting trial in Moscow has been forcibly admitted to a psychiatric hospital, Russian state media reported Sunday. Joseph Tater, 46, was arrested in August 2024 after being accused of assaulting a police officer during a confrontation with staff at an upmarket hotel in the Russian capital. A Moscow court agreed […]

Science

32 h. ago Russia Signals New Talks After Firing Missile Barrage at Ukraine

Fresh talks between Russia and the US toward a ceasefire in Ukraine are expected as soon as this week, the Kremlin’s negotiator said in a state TV interview that aired hours after Moscow’s forces fired a ballistic missile at Kyiv, killing at least one person.

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34 h. ago Canadian car dealership expects price hikes soon over auto tariff dispute

The general manager of a Ford dealership in Dartmouth, N.S. said that 75 per cent of the cars in his showroom are manufactured south of the border.

Economics