2 h. ago Sask. increasing park administrative charges, doubling electric vehicle fee

The Saskatchewan government has announced a list of fee changes coming this year, including a doubling of the cost to register electric vehicles. 

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6 h. ago Sierra Metals Announces Change to Q4 2024 & FY 2024 Financial and Operating Results Date

TORONTO — Sierra Metals Inc. (TSX: SMT | OTCQX: SMTSF | BVL: SMT) (“Sierra Metals” or the “Company”) announces that it plans to release Q4 2024 and fiscal year 2024 financial and operating results on March 26, 2026, after market hours. Management will host a conference call and webcast to discuss these results on March […]

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3 d. ago Appointments of Amanda Maltby, Chief Privacy Officer, and James Smith, Chief Compliance Officer, at Environics Analytics

EA strengthens its commitment to privacy and compliance amidst Canada’s evolving regulatory landscape and expanding services TORONTO, March 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Jan Kestle, Founder and President of Environics Analytics (EA), is pleased to make two senior management announcements. These changes strongly underline the importance to EA of protecting personal privacy and having systems […]

Events

7 d. ago Canadian passports will now arrive in 30 days or they're free

Service Canada is making Canadians a bold promise about passport renewal: If your travel document isn’t processed in 30 business days, you'll get a full refund.In addition to guaranteed processing times, Service Canada announced the launch of online passport renewal. These changes were announced on Friday, March 7, by Minister of Citizens' Services Terry Beech as the department aims to focus on efficiency and accountability."We are modernizing service delivery and improving the passport program to reduce wait times and costs while ensuring Canadians can access the support they need without unnecessary barriers," said Stéphane Lauzon, parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Citizens' Services.In December 2024, eligible Canadians could participate in a government pilot program allowing them to renew their passport online.Starting later this year, Canadians who submit a complete passport application online, in person or by mail can expect t...

Sport

1 week ago Toronto's BMO Field reveals $146 million renovation plan for 2026 FIFA World Cup

The FIFA World Cup is coming to Toronto next year — and a whole host of renovations are coming to the city's biggest soccer stadium.Today, the City and Toronto and MLSE provided further detail into the renovations at BMO Field, which is coming via a $123-million investment from the City and a $23-million investment from MLSE."Sport brings us together, as Torontonians and Canadians. As we prepare to host FIFA World Cup 26, we're investing in infrastructure for Toronto's future. We are supporting Team Canada while investing in the next generation of great Canadian athletes," Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow said in a release.The biggest temporary change includes a previously announced 10,000 temporary seats added on the north grandstand and 7,000 on the south grandstand, bringing the capacity to 45,000 for the duration of the tournament.Additional permanent changes include four new LED videoboards in the stadium's corner columns, self-serve technology at select concession stands, stadi...

Economics

2 w. ago Canada is changing the rules to its Express Entry immigration program

The Canadian government has announced significant changes to its Express Entry immigration program this year.Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) revealed the new 2025 Express Entry categories on Thursday."Canada's Express Entry system is evolving to meet the country's changing needs," reads a statement from Minister of Immigration Marc Miller."By addressing labour shortages, strengthening our economy and increasing Francophone immigration, we are building a more dynamic workforce with workers and professionals from in-demand fields."Canada dramatically cuts immigration targets for the next three yearshttps://t.co/b9q4KodEdA— blogTO (@blogTO) October 24, 2024The IRCC says it will conduct category-based invitation rounds for the following new categories:French language proficiencyHealth care and social services     - Family physicians     - Nurse practitioners     - Dentists     - Pha...

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2 w. ago OCDSB to announce major elementary school boundary changes on Friday

Thousands of students will be changing schools in September 2026. Just how many and where they will be moved will soon be revealed.

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2 w. ago Xenon to Present at the 45th Annual TD Cowen Healthcare Conference

VANCOUVER, British Columbia and BOSTON, Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: XENE), a neuroscience-focused biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering life-changing therapeutics for patients in need, today announced that the company will present at the 45th Annual TD Cowen Healthcare Conference taking place in Boston, MA from March 3-5, […]

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2 w. ago Canadians firms urged to ‘think very carefully’ before shifting operations to U.S.

Montreal-based TFI International Inc. just announced it was changing its legal domicile to the U.S.

Economics

3 w. ago Spanish Mountain Gold Announces Symbol Change to “SPAUF” on the OTCQB Venture Market

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Spanish Mountain Gold Ltd. (the “Company” or “Spanish Mountain Gold”) (TSX-V: SPA) (FSE: S3Y) (OTCQB: SPAUF) is pleased to announce it has changed its trading stock symbol in the United States (“U.S.”) on the OTCQB Venture Market (“OTCQB”). The common shares previously listed under the symbol “SPAZF”, will begin trading under […]

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3 w. ago Gildan Announces Executive Leadership Changes including CFO Transition

Chuck Ward, currently President, Sales, Marketing and Distribution, appointed EVP, Chief Operating Officer Rhodri J. Harries, EVP, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, to retire on January 1, 2026 Luca Barile, currently CFO, Sales, Marketing and Distribution, to succeed as EVP, Chief Financial Officer MONTREAL, Feb. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL: TSX […]

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