76 m. ago Ontario to loosen internal trade, remove barriers on alcohol and labour mobility

Ontario is set to table legislation to make trade between provinces easier, as a way to shore up the economy against the effects of American tariffs. Officials say the bill would make Ontario the first government in Canada to unconditionally remove all current exceptions to interprovincial free trade. The legislation would also enable the government […]

Economics

2 h. ago Thrilling Porsche race track attraction to open in Ontario this spring

The hotly anticipated Porsche Experience Centre Toronto (PEC) — the first of its kind in Canada — is just a few months away after years of construction and delays.Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd. announced on Wednesday that the new attraction under construction just outside Toronto will open in June as part of Pickering's 20-acre Durham Live entertainment complex, boasting a race track, simulators, a cafe, and a gift shop dedicated to the German sports car manufacturer.The facility's imminent opening comes roughly three and a half years after the project was first announced in late 2021, and is undoubtedly welcome news for the motoring community following construction delays and a missed 2024 opening.The PEC in Durham will mark the tenth such attraction worldwide and the third in North America after locations in Atlanta and Los Angeles."The upcoming opening of the Porsche Experience Centre Toronto marks an important milestone for the brand here," said Trevor Arthur, President &...

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2 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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3 h. ago Some acetaminophen, melatonin tablets are being recalled in Canada

Health Canada has issued alerts for one lot of Laboratoire Riva Inc.’s acetaminophen caplet and six lots of Life Brand’s Timed Release Melatonin pills.

Other

4 h. ago Dubai AI Week 2025 to Host World’s Largest Generative AI Championship with $272K Prize

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai is set to unite the global AI ecosystem and advance its future-readiness during a bold exploration of how artificial intelligence is reshaping our world at Dubai AI Week, taking place April 21 to 25. The inaugural event will bring together over 10,000 participants, AI pioneers and policymakers from 100 […]

Economics

4 h. ago To keep Canadians coming, Palm Springs hangs love letters in its streets

The 40 red banners, attached to light posts on the city’s main road, are hard to miss. Each one – hanging outside hotels, restaurants, bars, art galleries and other attractions – features an image of the Canadian flag shaped as a heart. Officials in Palm Springs, California, hope the signage makes the desert resort city’s […]

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5 h. ago NHL legend reveals blockbuster Toronto Maple Leafs trade that almost happened

The Toronto Maple Leafs once nearly had one of the biggest stars of the 2000s on their roster as part of a trade that never came to fruition.Vincent Lecavalier had nine goals, seven assists, and 16 points across 23 games for the Tampa Bay Lightning en route to the 2004 Stanley Cup, the first in franchise history.But three years prior, in December 2001, he almost found himself making his way to the Leafs as part of a package for defenceman Tomas Kaberle and forwards Jonas Hoglund and Nik Antropov."That deal was done. I got a call from [current Montreal Canadiens GM and former agent Kent Hughes]," Lecavalier said on an episode of Leafs Morning Take with Nick Alberga and former Leafs player Jay Rosehill. "I was in my pre-game nap and he called me. 'Alright it's done, you're going to Toronto!' So I was like 'oh wow, OK.'"Lecavalier was just three years removed from being picked first overall and having former Lightning owner Art Williams proclaim him to be the "Michael Jordan of hockey....

Economics

5 h. ago Tech shares fall after Nvidia says new U.S. controls on exports of AI chip will cost it $5.5 billion

BANGKOK — Shares in computer chip makers slumped early Wednesday after Nvidia said tighter U.S. government controls on exports of computer chips used for artificial intelligence will cost it an extra $5.5 billion. The company, which announced Monday that it will produce its artificial intelligence super computers in the United States for the first time, […]

Economics

6 h. ago Nvidia says new controls on AI chip exports will cost it US$5.5B

Shares in computer chip makers slumped after Nvidia said tighter U.S. controls on exports of computer chips used for artificial intelligence will cost it an extra $5.5 billion.

Economics

7 h. ago DIAGNOS announces major advances in Cybersecurity certification by the Cyber Defense Operations Center (COCD) for its CARA System application

BROSSARD, Quebec, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Diagnos Inc. (“DIAGNOS” or the “Corporation”) (TSX Venture: ADK, OTCQB: DGNOF, FWB: 4D4A), a pioneer in early detection of certain ophthalmic health issues using advanced technology based on Artificial Intelligence (AI), announces major advances in Cybersecurity certification by the Cyber Defense Operations Center (COCD) for its CARA […]

Events

12 h. ago Nvidia shares fall after it says US controls on exports of AI chip will cost it $5.5 billion

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares in computer chip makers slumped in after-hours trading and in Asia after Nvidia said tighter U.S. government controls on exports of computer chips used for artificial intelligence will cost it an extra $5.5 billion. The company, which announced Monday that it will produce its artificial intelligence super computers in the United […]

Economics

13 h. ago Les artistes francophones à Ottawa espèrent un décloisonnement et plus de financement

Les organismes espèrent plus de fonds de la part de la Ville pour faire face à la hausse du coût de la vie.

Culture

13 h. ago Une rencontre avec The Pleb, le youtubeur champion des conservateurs

Il dit faire des blagues quand il affirme que les sondages sont tous faux. Mais ses fans le prennent au sérieux.

Sport

15 h. ago Victoire des Blue Jackets à Philadelphie: ça se corse dangereusement pour le Canadien

Et puis? Comment se portent vos ongles? Avez-vous encore des cheveux? Votre santé cardiaque, elle?

Events

15 h. ago Les Blue Jackets mettent de la pression sur le CH avec une victoire contre les Flyers

Le Tricolore devra obligatoirement remporter son match contre les Hurricanes mercredi pour atteindre les séries.

Transport

18 h. ago SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. Opens 40th Canadian Location With Self

LADERA RANCH, Calif. — SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop”) (NYSE:SMA), an internally managed real estate investment trust and a premier owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the United States and Canada, is pleased to announce the acquisition of its 40th Canadian location with a state-of-the-art facility in Kelowna, British Columbia. Located at 948 […]

Culture

19 h. ago Le débat des chefs est devancé à 18h en raison de la fièvre du hockey

Le rendez-vous préélectoral entrait en conflit avec un match crucial pour le Tricolore.

Politics

19 h. ago Le débat des chefs est avancé à 18 h en raison de la fièvre du hockey

Le rendez-vous préélectoral entrait en conflit avec un match crucial pour le Tricolore.

Politics

19 h. ago Alice Cooper, Judas Priest, Ice Cube, Kes, Dave Chappelle announce Toronto shows

Hard rock and heavy metal vets Alice Cooper and Judas Priest have joined forces for a Sept. 29 date at Budweiser Stage for their only Canadian date with Corrosion of Conformity opening. Artist presales start Wednesday before tickets are on sale at 10 a.m. at livenation.com. In other concert news: — Ice Cube plays Scotiabank […]

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19 h. ago Alberta seeks to implement involuntary treatment, patients will be unable to refuse certain treatments

Alberta tabled legislation that would allow the province to place individuals into involuntary addiction treatment.

Economics