6 h. ago Israeli military strikes near Syria’s presidential palace after sectarian attacks

DAMASCUS — Israel’s air force struck near Syria’s presidential palace early Friday, hours after warning Syrian authorities not to march toward villages inhabited by members of a minority sect in southern Syria. The strike came after days of clashes between pro-Syrian government gunmen and fighters who belong to the Druze minority sect near the capital, […]

Events

8 h. ago Oil Rises as Traders Parse Signals on Trade Before OPEC+ Meeting

Oil rose, paring a steep weekly loss, as traders weighed the possibility of US-China trade talks and a fresh sanctions threat against Iranian flows against a potential supply hike from OPEC+.

Economics

12 h. ago Drivers defy Pearson airport by parking on roadside awaiting passengers

Toronto Pearson International Airport is reminding people picking up arriving passengers not to park on the roadside in a not-so-subtle way. On Tuesday, Pearson posted a photo on its X account of many cars parked on the curb underneath a large sign that reads: “No waiting on curbs. $85 fine.” Beneath the photo, the airport […]

Transport

12 h. ago Correction: Beyond Oil Receives an Additional C$4.5 Million Through Warrant Exercises; Provides an Update on RBI Supplier Approval & US Team Expansion

Funds to Support Continued Global Expansion as Company Scales Across International Markets VANCOUVER, BC and KIBBUTZ YIFAT, Israel, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Beyond Oil Ltd. (CSE: BOIL) (OTCQB: BEOLF) (Frankfurt: UH9) (“Beyond Oil” or the “Company“), a food-tech innovation company dedicated to reducing health risks associated with fried food while lowering operational costs, […]

Economics

12 h. ago L’UPA demande d’exclure les carburants utilisés à la ferme du marché du carbone

« On nous dit de rester compétitifs, mais les produits qui arrivent ici n’ont pas à payer ça. »

Transport

15 h. ago Sweet Expansion: Mon Paris Pâtisserie arrives in Olympic Village

Burnaby favourite Mon Paris Pâtisserie is bringing Elena Krasnova’s confections to a new audience.

Other

15 h. ago Canada’s Peterman and Gallant looking for gold at World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship

It was a marathon week well handled by Canada’s Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant. Now the sprint is on to global glory for the Calgary couple at the 2025 World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship. After six days and nine mostly successful games of a hectic round-robin schedule — which featured a clinch of an Olympic […]

Sport

15 h. ago CRIME SCENE: Man sought in online marketplace fraud in Bowmanville

Durham Regional Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a online marketplace fraud investigation in Bowmanville. Cops say on March 8 around 8:30 p.m., a man arrived at the victim’s residence to pick up an item posted online. Police say the suspect presented a screenshot as proof the e-transfer had […]

Events

16 h. ago TC Energy expanding U.S. gas network to fuel data centre growth in Midwest

CALGARY — TC Energy Corp. has green-lit a US$900-million pipeline expansion feeding new natural gas-fired power plants in the U.S. Midwest, where artificial intelligence data centres are ravenous for electricity, as well as major refurbishments at the Bruce Power nuclear plant in Ontario. The Northwoods project would add 400,000 mmBTU’s of capacity to TC’s ANR […]

Other

17 h. ago Textron Aviation Calls on Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker Owners to Transport Athletes to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

WICHITA, Kan. — Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced the coordination of the ninth Special Olympics Airlift, a monumental event aimed at transporting hundreds of athletes and coaches across country to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota’s Twin Cities. The company is calling on Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker aircraft […]

Sport

17 h. ago INVNT® and Formula E Partner to Deliver Fan Village at 2025 Monaco E

London, UK, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Formula E, the world’s first all-electric motorsport championship, has once again joined forces with INVNT®, the global brand storytelling agency, to create a bold new fan experience for the 2025 Monaco E-Prix. Set against the backdrop of Monaco’s iconic marina, the Formula E Fan Village will come […]

Sport

17 h. ago Canada Basketball names B.C.’s Gordie Herbert next men’s head coach

The Penticton native led Germany to a FIBA World Cup title in 2023 and a fourth-place finish at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Sport

19 h. ago Pizza Nova kicks off its 26th annual That’s Amore for Kids fundraiser in support of Variety – the Children’s Charity of Ontario

Pizza Nova’s campaign includes a pop-up pizza shop in the Variety Village Café TORONTO — Pizza Nova launches today its 26th annual That’s Amore Pizza for Kids fundraising campaign in support of Variety – the Children’s Charity of Ontario. Since the campaign’s inception, Pizza Nova has raised over $2.7 million for the Variety community. This […]

Society

20 h. ago The Brydon Group Announces Strategic Investment in TestAssure with Appointment of Adam Dufner as CEO

Enterprise testing leader poised for next phase of innovation and expansion WASHINGTON — TestAssure, the leading provider of automated testing solutions for enterprise workforce management systems, today announced a strategic growth investment from The Brydon Group that will fuel the company’s next chapter of innovation and market expansion. With this investment, TestAssure will expand its […]

Other

21 h. ago AVRICORE HEALTH CORPORATE UPDATE: 2024 record year, UK expansion on track

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AVRICORE HEALTH INC. (TSXV: AVCR) (the “Company” or “Avricore”) reports on its year end 2024 and In the year ended December 31, 2024 revenue increased by 37% year over year to $4,785,711 and gross profit increased by 56% to $1,880,306. In the three months ended December […]

Sport

23 h. ago Here’s the best time to see the cherry blossoms at Toronto’s High Park

Cherry blossom season is in full swing at High Park, with spring’s arrival bringing vibrant blooms and peak bloom is just days away.

Other

32 h. ago TransLink to expand Metro Vancouver bus service with newly approved investment plan

BURNABY — Metro Vancouver’s transportation authority says a plan is in place to fund the largest increase in bus service in the region since 2018, in addition to expansions and improvements approved last year. A statement from TransLink says its board of directors and the Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation approved the plan on Wednesday. […]

Other

38 h. ago PWHL announces Seattle expansion to join new Vancouver club on West Coast

The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) announced its second expansion team on Wednesday, which will play in Seattle.

Other

42 h. ago Salgo: Don't expect a radical overhaul of the public service under Carney

The Liberal platform that will guide the PM is a surprisingly status quo document that leans towards expansive, albeit more businesslike, government.

Transport

42 h. ago DC Secretary Announces Annual Determinations Committees Outcome

NEW YORK — DC Administration Services, Inc. has today announced the composition of five regional Determinations Committees (DCs), effective from April 28, 2025. Global Dealer Voting Members (for all Regions): Non-Dealer Voting Members (for all Regions): Bank of America, N.A. Citadel Americas LLC Barclays Bank plc Elliott Investment Management L.P. BNP Paribas Pacific Investment Management […]

Politics