57 m. ago Female genital mutilation still happening in Canada, new research finds

A recent report suggests female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is still happening in Canada. The research, conducted by Islamic Relief Canada through interviews and an online national survey of health-care practitioners, also found girls are taken overseas to have the procedure done — a practice known as vacation cutting. The report, which received funding from the […]

Other

67 m. ago Minister of Education announces CPR, AED, and Opioid Overdose Response Training now mandatory part of the provincial curriculum

Prince Edward Island students now learning how to save lives  CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Advanced Coronary Treatment (ACT) Foundation joined the Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), and its partners at Colonel Gray Senior High School to launch the lifesaving CPR, AED, and Opioid Overdose Response Training Program […]

Politics

81 m. ago Pittsburgh Pirates suspend employee who whipped fan with belt in ballpark fight

The Pittsburgh Pirates suspended a game day employee for “entirely unacceptable” behavior during a postgame fight with a fan, the team announced Tuesday. The altercation, which was captured on video, occurred “as the final few fans were exiting the ballpark” after Sunday’s 4-0 loss to the San Diego Padres at PNC Park. A bystander’s video […]

Sport

94 m. ago Waratah Hedge Fund Embraces Gold as World Loses Faith in Dollar

Waratah Capital Advisors Ltd. is betting on gold to lift its returns this year as investors pile into the asset to shelter their wealth during the global trade war.

Other

2 h. ago World Education Services Celebrates 25 Years of Impact in Canada with New Scholarship Initiatives

TORONTO, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, World Education Services (WES) announces two new scholarship initiatives in Canada—one focused on expanding career pathways for immigrant youth and the other dedicated to helping refugee students access higher education. These awards, totaling over $150,000 in funding, will be celebrated at a special event this week in […]

Culture

3 h. ago Nigeria Plans to Offer $186 Million of Green Bonds This Year

Nigeria plans to sell $186 million of green bonds in two offerings before the end of the year as it seeks to fund an ambitious economic-transformation plan, Environment Minister Balarabe Abbas Lawal said.

Economics

3 h. ago Bridger Photonics Launches Drone Solutions to Support the Next Frontier of Methane Emission Reduction

BOZEMAN, Mont. — Bridger Photonics (“Bridger”), the global leader in methane detection, announced today the launch of drone-based deployment of its proprietary Gas Mapping LiDAR® (GML) technology. This marks a significant expansion of Bridger’s methane detection capabilities enabling precise, efficient emissions monitoring to previously underserved areas across the globe like offshore platforms, liquified natural gas […]

Society

3 h. ago Condo Smarts: Strata can’t divert funds intended for fees to resolve claims of penalties

'The management company advised that our payment authorizations include fines for penalties and damages, so they applied my strata fines to fines without providing notice.'

Culture

4 h. ago Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 59 as Israel prepares to ramp up its offensive

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Israeli strikes across Gaza killed at least 59 people, including women and children, hospital officials said Wednesday, as Israel prepares to ramp up its campaign against Hamas in a devastating war now entering its 20th month. The strikes included one attack on Tuesday night on a school sheltering hundreds of […]

Events

4 h. ago U.S. Federal Reserve likely to hold rates as pressures mount

While uncertainty is unusually high, monetary policy is still in a good place to balance their goals

Other

4 h. ago Active Impact Investments closes its third fund, adding $110 million in dry powder for climate tech

Nearly doubled AUM in one of the toughest fundraising markets in decades VANCOUVER, BC, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Active Impact Investments, Canada’s largest climate tech seed fund, has closed its third fund at $110 million CAD, bringing total assets under management to over $180 million. With nearly twice the size of its previous […]

Economics

6 h. ago DEAR ABBY: Parent and daughter still struggle to find balance

DEAR ABBY: I haven’t had a holiday with my grown daughter, “Charly,” since she left the state 12 years ago. When she came out as a lesbian, I wasn’t very accepting and didn’t handle it well. I have since apologized.   Charly and her partner refuse to visit here unless I allow them to share […]

Economics

7 h. ago Have We Lost Our Sense of Spontaneity? New Research From Desperados Reveals Less Than 1 in 10 of Us Make Plans With Less Than 24 Hours’ Notice

• New global research reveals that Gen Z are not as spontaneous as many might think, with less than 1 in 10 saying they make plans with less than 24 hours’ notice• A third admitted that overthinking is holding them back, while 35% blame work or study commitments• The brand dials up spontaneity, following the launch of its […]

Other

8 h. ago Bill Gates Discusses Indonesia Health, Hears Danantara Appeals

Bill Gates discussed plans for public health initiatives in Indonesia and heard pitches for collaboration with the country’s new sovereign wealth fund as the billionaire seeks to expand philanthropic activity in Asia.

Science

8 h. ago Xsolla Launches Buy Button for Mobile Games to Help Developers Take Back Control of Their Revenue

New Court Ruling Enables Use of External Payment Links: Launch in Days, Keep More of What You Earn LOS ANGELES — Xsolla, a global leader in video game commerce, today announced the launch of the Xsolla Buy Button for Mobile Games, a direct-to-consumer payment solution designed to help mobile developers keep more of what they […]

Sport

9 h. ago BNP Agrees to SRT Deal With PGGM Tied to $2 Billion of Loans

BNP Paribas SA is offloading some of the credit risk it has from a $2 billion portfolio of loans, shifting the exposure to Dutch pension fund manager PGGM, according to a statement from the two firms provided to Bloomberg News.

Economics

13 h. ago Barclays, StanChart Face Investor Pressure to Fund Clean Power

As UK politicians of all stripes push back on the feasibility of racing toward a low-carbon future, investors in the country’s biggest banks refuse to lose sight of that goal.

Culture

15 h. ago Big program cuts on the table at Vancouver Island University

Eleven programs could be slashed come September, while several others could end the following year as the school faces a cash crunch amid reduced international enrollment.

Society

16 h. ago PHOTOS: Laurier vs. Catholic Central, girls high school soccer

The Catholic Central Crusaders defeated the Laurier Rams 4-0 in Thames Valley Central girls soccer at City Wide Sports Park Tuesday.

Society

16 h. ago ‘Increasingly dystopian’ Met Gala outfits draw Hunger Games comparisons

Social media had a field day skewering this year’s Met Gala as some compared the celebrity outfits at the fashion event to those in the The Hunger Games. The high-profile fundraising gala for New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute, which featured Madonna, Diana Ross, Pamela Anderson, Halle Berry and Hailey Bieber among […]

Culture