7 h. ago Débat des chefs: exercice pénible pour Mark Carney, mais sans grand vainqueur

Le débat en français a été difficile pour le meneur Mark Carney, mais aucun adversaire ne peut se targuer de l’avoir terrassé.

Politics

10 h. ago Simpson Oil Responds to CEO “Departure” Amid Staggering Losses and Growing Evidence of Board Failure at Parkland

Calls Out Another Alarming Example of the Breakdown in Oversight, Transparency, and Risk Management Under the Incumbent Board Urges Shareholders to Recognize This Latest Development as Another Last-Ditch Attempt to Preserve the Status Quo Notes That Parkland’s Largest Shareholder Has Still Received No Outreach from the Board Despite Company’s Claim of Being Collaborative Reminds Shareholders […]

Culture

10 h. ago University of Calgary researchers helping stroke patients regain their ability to speak

Research being done at the University of Calgary's Hotchkiss Brain Institute is offering hope for stroke patients with aphasia, which can rob them of their ability to speak.

Society

10 h. ago Manitoba First Nations share priorities ahead of federal election

As the federal election approaches, Global News is looking deeper into topics that matter to Manitobans. This week we're focusing on First Nations issues.

Politics

12 h. ago Parkland CEO to step down in bid to diffuse conflict with activist shareholder

Simpson Oil called for Bob Espey's removal and for a whole new slate of directors to be installed

Events

13 h. ago Police officer's use of force on man who died two days after was lawful, necessary and proportionate: ASIRT report

A report by Alberta’s civilian oversight team has found that police use of force on a man who died two days after he was arrested for impaired driving was lawful, necessary and proportionate “in all the circumstances.” The report shared on Wednesday by the executive director of Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT), comes three […]

Events

13 h. ago Dynacor Announces Results from Requisitioned Meeting Called by Dissident Shareholder on April 16, 2025

MONTREAL — Dynacor Group Inc. (TSX: DNG) (“Dynacor” or the “Corporation”), is pleased to announce that the results of the special meeting of shareholders (the “Meeting”) held earlier today, showed a strong majority of the Corporation’s shareholders voted in line with the board of directors’ (“The Board”) recommendations. A total of 27,171,760.4 shares representing 64.37% […]

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14 h. ago From forest to fine dining: Spring gets a star turn at Published on Main

Titled Green is an 11-course celebration of spring, featuring local herbs, flowers and vegetables, Manitoba pickerel, and creative desserts and cocktails.

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15 h. ago Toronto Taco Bell fans can now make official versions of chain's iconic menu items at home

People in Toronto have been noticing a neon Taco Bell sign glowing in a condo building on Queen St. W., and they were wondering if a new location was opening inside a condo...While Taco Bell isn't setting up shop in a condo building, this fun activation was a teaser for something even more exciting — a new line of Taco Bell at-home products!That's right, Taco Bell Canada's newest at-home meal kits are officially on grocery store shelves nationwide (yes, right now), and they're giving Toronto residents the literal secret sauce to spice up their kitchens with the bold, iconic flavours from Taco Bell restaurants.This new lineup of products includes 12 crave-worthy, customizable offerings, including sauces, seasonings, shells, and more, to help you recreate your favourite menu items at home.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Taco Bell (@tacobellcanada)Your new grocery store...

Sport

15 h. ago Toronto casino fined $120,000 for not detecting alleged cheating scheme

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued a $120,000 fine against Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto for failing to to detect an alleged cheat-at-play and dealer collusion scheme. In March 2024, the OPP’s Investigation and Enforcement Bureau (IEB), embedded within the AGCO, laid charges against five individuals following allegations that two table […]

Economics

15 h. ago Montero Announces Share Consolidation and C$15M Return of Capital

TORONTO, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Montero Mining and Exploration Ltd. (TSX-V: MON) (OTCPK: MXTRF) (“Montero” or the “Company”) announces that it has finalized its planned uses of the net proceeds received from its settlement with the United Republic of Tanzania to resolve the dispute over the expropriation of its Wigu Hill rare earth […]

Economics

16 h. ago Parkland says chief executive Bob Espey to step down amid shareholder battle

CALGARY — Parkland Corp. says its chief executive is planning to step down as activist shareholders push for sweeping changes at the fuel refiner and retailer. Serving as CEO has been the “opportunity of a lifetime,” Bob Espey said in a news release Wednesday. “Over the past few months, it became clear that stepping down […]

Events

16 h. ago Berlin doctor charged with murder after 15 patients die under palliative care

The victims' ages ranged from 25 to 94. Most died in their own homes

Events

16 h. ago Ascom Annual General Meeting approves all proposals of the Board of Directors

Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LRBaar, Switzerland, April 16, 2025 At the Annual General Meeting held on April 16, 2025, in Zug, the shareholders of Ascom Holding AG approved by a large majority all proposals presented by the Board of Directors. 54 shareholders attended the Annual General Meeting. In total, 20’238’079 registered shares […]

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18 h. ago Liberty Star Board Chair Pete O’Heeron & Director Gerardo King Interviewed by Steve Darling of Proactive Investors Limited

TUCSON, AZ, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Liberty Star Minerals (“Liberty Star” or the “Company”) (OTCQB: LBSR) is executing on a vision that aligns with the long-term strategic needs of the United States. In a recent conversation with award-winning broadcaster Steve Darling of Proactive Investors, Board Chair Pete O’Heeron and Director Gerardo King shared why critical […]

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18 h. ago European regulators OK Alzheimer’s treatment Leqembi after initial doubts

European regulators have finally approved the Alzheimer’s treatment Leqembi after an advisory committee initially rejected the drug last summer and then reconsidered it. The infused treatment from Japanese drugmaker Eisai and Biogen received approval for patients in early stages of the fatal, mind-robbing disease. The decision applies to all 27 members of the European Union […]

Economics

18 h. ago Bank of Canada holds interest rate steady for first time in 2025

The Bank of Canada (BoC) announced that it's holding its policy rate at 2.75 per cent on Wednesday morning.Before this, the central bank had made two 0.25 per cent cuts to its key interest rate, with the last one on March 12 bringing the rate to 2.75 per cent.On Tuesday, Statistics Canada shared March inflation data, showing that inflation slowed to 2.3 per cent following a 2.6 per cent increase in February.Last week, Ratehub.ca mortgage expert Penelope Graham told us that while Canada had largely dodged the worst of the tariff pain, the BoC's policymakers would assess the impact on our trade partners, and the effect at home, to make a decision on April 16.She said the central bank would be weighing plummeting consumer and business sentiment, based on its own quarterly survey.Upcoming Bank of Canada rate announcementsKeep an eye on the Bank of Canada website at 9:45 a.m. on the following dates:Wednesday, June 4, 2025 (rate update only)Wednesday, July 30, 2025 (rate up...

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19 h. ago Parkland says chief executive Bob Espey to step down from top job

CALGARY – Parkland Corp. says chief executive Bob Espey has told its board of directors that he plans to step down from the top job. The change comes as the company’s largest shareholder tries to replace a majority of the board. Parkland says Espey will remain in the role until the appointment of a new […]

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19 h. ago Berlin doctor charged with the killings of 15 patients under palliative care

BERLIN — A doctor in Berlin has been charged with murder over the deaths of 15 patients under palliative care, prosecutors said Wednesday. He is also accused of trying to cover up the evidence by starting fires in their homes. The doctor was part of a nursing service’s end-of-life care team and was initially suspected […]

Science

20 h. ago Endeavour Silver Corp. Announces Full Exercise and Closing of Over

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Endeavour Silver Corp. (“Endeavour” or the “Company”) (TSX: EDR, NYSE: EXK) is pleased to announce that, further to its prospectus offering of common shares of the Company (“Common Shares”) which closed on April 8, 2025 (the “Offering”), the Underwriters (as defined below) have exercised their over-allotment […]

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