75 m. ago More than 100 vultures die in mass poisoning in South Africa’s Kruger National Park

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — At least 123 vultures died in South Africa’s flagship national park after eating the carcass of an elephant that was poisoned by poachers with agricultural pesticides, park authorities and an animal conservation group said Thursday. Another 83 vultures that were rescued from the site and transported for treatment by helicopter […]

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1 hour ago Nowvertical Named Google Cloud Premier Partner in the UK, Highlighting Momentum Of Global Integration Strategy

TORONTO, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NowVertical Group Inc. (TSXV: NOW) (“NowVertical” or the “Company”), a leading data and AI solutions provider, today announced it’s UK operations have been recognised as a Google Cloud Premier Partner — the highest designation within the Google Cloud Partner Advantage programme. This achievement follows NowVertical’s recent 2025 Google Cloud Data Analytics […]

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2 h. ago BCE cuts quarterly dividend, signs fibre deal with PSP Investments

MONTREAL — BCE Inc. cut its quarterly dividend payment to shareholders and announced a partnership deal with the Public Sector Pension Investment Board to help accelerate the development of fibre infrastructure in the U.S. BCE chief executive Mirko Bibic said Thursday the dividend cut comes as the company faces intense price competition and sustained regulatory […]

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3 h. ago Brookfield Corporation Reports 27% Increase in Distributable Earnings to $1.5 Billion

$850 million of Shares Repurchased to Date in 2025 Deployable Capital Increases to a Record $165 billion BROOKFIELD, Nnews, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brookfield Corporation (NYSE: BN, TSX: BN) announced strong financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. Nick Goodman, President of Brookfield Corporation, said, “Our business performed well in the first […]

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6 h. ago NielsenIQ Expands NIQ Product Insights, Enabling Retailers and Brands to Better Navigate Global Challenges from Tariffs

Expansion will enable global retail, and CPG enterprises to address and adapt to regional regulatory changes, spot early shopping trends, and personalize and innovate products for discerning consumers NIQ Product Insights (NPI) provides critical intelligence about product attributes, inclusive of dietary, sustainability, and clean label characteristics, shoppers care about the most NIQ’s AI-powered solution provides […]

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6 h. ago Yili Reports FY2024 Revenue of 115.8 Billion Yuan, Reinforcing Its Position as Asia’s Leading Dairy Company

HOHHOT, China, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On April 29, Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co., Ltd. (600887.SH) released its financial results, reporting total revenue of 115.78 billion yuan in FY2024, further solidifying its position as Asia’s top dairy producer. In the first quarter of FY2025, Yili delivered better-than-expected growth, achieving simultaneous increases in both […]

Economics

6 h. ago EAACI Hong Kong Allergy School 2025: A Landmark in Global Allergy Education

ZURICH, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The European Academy of Allergy & Clinical Immunology (EAACI), in partnership with the Hong Kong Institute of Allergy (HKIA), is proud to announce the inaugural EAACI Hong Kong Allergy School. This significant milestone will unfold in Hong Kong – Asia’s World City – a dynamic hub where East […]

Society

10 h. ago A 1915 Toronto home looks like something straight out of a fairytale

While it might not be everyone's dream to live in a fairytale cottage surrounded by trees, birds, squirrels, and woodland creatures, if it's your fantasy, 42 Brookfield Rd. is the ultimate dream Toronto house. Built in 1915, according to Geowarehouse, 42 Brookfield Rd. is a magical five-bedroom, four bathroom home tucked away on a massive ravine lot.We're talking 100 feet wide at the back and almost 200 feet deep. The dining room. This charming Toronto home oozes timeless character, with lovingly maintained details like coffered ceilings in the dining room and intricate plaster moulding throughout the main and second floors. The foyer. There's even a set of butler's stairs from back when the home had staff who needed to get to the second floor unseen.A sunroom that could be a home office. Sadly, it is currently closed off, but the vibes remain immaculate.The living room is almost 400 square feet. It's the kind of place ...

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10 h. ago Darin Hagen among winners as Edmonton music, film, books and visual arts awarded $100,000

The $100,000 annual Edmonton Arts Prizes have been awarded, showcasing an impressive range of local talent and vision! Longtime playwright, queer advocate and drag legend Darin Hagen has taken the City of Edmonton Film Prize for his documentary Pride vs. Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story, it was announced at a ceremony at Roxy Theatre Wednesday […]

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12 h. ago No explosives found at north Edmonton property, residents cleared to return home

More than 100 people spent the night out of their homes. On Wednesday, police said the testing of materials was finished and no explosive or volatile chemicals were found.

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17 h. ago SSA Marine Achieves Sustainability Milestone with Deployment of 100% Zero

Marine terminal operator transitions 44-unit forklift fleet at international fruit terminal to battery-electric powered LOS ANGELES — SSA Marine, one of the world’s leading independent marine terminal operators, announced today that it has completed the transition of its fleet of 44 small-capacity and heavy duty forklifts at Berth 55 at the Port of Los Angeles […]

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19 h. ago 10 facts we bet you didn't know about this unique Toronto museum turning 30 this year

Toronto is a city of many things, one of them being that it's the home of nearly 60 galleries and museums covering a diverse range of subjects. Now, one of the city's most iconic museums is celebrating a new milestone!Proudly celebrating 30 years of bringing Toronto unique perspectives on historical footwear, the Bata Shoe Museum is fondly reflecting on its past while looking ahead to its bright future.But a 30-year milestone doesn't come without its history-making moments. To celebrate 30 years, take a look at some of the most important celebrations in Bata Shoe Museum's historic run.1946: Her-story is madeBefore we get to the Bata Shoe Museum, we have to go all the way back to 1946, when architect Sonja Bata began collecting footwear while travelling the world on business.Sonja and her husband Thomas Bata, head of the global Bata Shoe Company, often took inspiration from these global shoes, but as the collection grew, they ultimately created a showca...

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19 h. ago Ontario city is hosting Canada's biggest celebration of cheese this month

Canada's largest celebration of cheese returns to this Ontario city after eight years. The Great Canadian Cheese Festival will be in Kingston this month, and over 100 Canadian dairy producers will be there.Mark your calendars for May 24 and 25. The country's largest celebration of the beloved diary creation will take over Fort Henry for a weekend of cheesy fun."When you buy Canadian cheese, you invest in our communities," said Patricia McDermott, owner of Agrarian Market in Prince Edward County and executive director of the festival, in a press release."This support means everything. I know what it’s like to be on the receiving end of community support as a small business owner in Canada. Buying Canadian cheese encourages innovation, supports farm families and keeps our dairy sector strong. That's what the Great Canadian Cheese Festival is all about."What to expectMore than 100 Canadian dairy producers and artisans from coast to coast will ...

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19 h. ago Five Calgary restaurants made Canada's 100 Best Restaurants list

Some of Canada's best restaurants can be found here in Calgary

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19 h. ago Toronto photographer holds contest to celebrate moms and their dogs

Mothers and their fur babies are being celebrated by longtime Toronto dog photographer Jack Jackson. First up, given Mother’s Day is Sunday, is a contest for moms and their dogs to enter for a free two-hour photo shoot with Jackson (normally $175) and a print or $100 credit for a print. Up to five winners […]

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20 h. ago Hollywood est sans frontières, rappelle à Trump le directeur du festival de Toronto

Trump a récemment annoncé des droits de douane de 100 % sur les films produits en dehors des États-Unis.

Culture

20 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

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20 h. ago Skateboarding teen struck by vehicle in northwest Calgary has died

A 17-year-old boy has died from injuries sustained in a collision with a vehicle while skateboarding in the northwest community of Huntington Hills last week. At approximately 6:20 p.m. on April 30, a 2011 Buick Enclave struck the teen in the intersection of Hunterview Drive and Hunterbrook Road N.W. The vehicle, driven by a 79-year-old […]

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21 h. ago ‘What president ever talks like that?’ Biden on Trump’s leadership so far

Asked about Trump’s celebration of his first 100 days in office, Biden said, 'I don’t see anything that was triumphant.'

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22 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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