3 h. ago BlackRock® Canada Announces May Cash Distributions for the iShares® ETFs

TORONTO, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited (“BlackRock Canada”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK), today announced the May 2025 cash distributions for the iShares ETFs listed on the TSX or Cboe Canada which pay on a monthly basis, as well as iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF […]

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8 h. ago Crise des infrastructures, et si on en profitait pour passer de cigales à fourmis?

Il est grand temps de nous atteler à résoudre cette question: «Pourquoi tout coûte astronomiquement cher au Québec?»

Economics

8 h. ago Noted Vaccine Researcher and Leader Kate O’Brien Awarded Sabin’s Gold Medal; Physician Livancliff Mbianke of Cameroon Receives Rising Star Award

WASHINGTON, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Sabin Vaccine Institute today awarded the Albert B. Sabin Gold Medal to pediatrician Katherine O’Brien, MD, MPH, for her research on the pneumococcal vaccine and leadership in global vaccine research and access, and its Rising Star Award to dedicated physician and public health specialist Livancliff Mbianke, MD, […]

Politics

11 h. ago Opinion: The key to innovation in the information society? Trust

Opinion: People are suffering from privacy fatigue, says B.C. information and privacy commissioner Michael Harvey. They're close to giving up on the idea that their privacy can be protected.

Other

12 h. ago Could B.C. be stuck importing power for a 3rd year? Drought and snowmelt prompt concerns

Ongoing drought conditions in the province are again cutting into B.C.'s ability to generate hydroelectric power, according to Energy Futures Institute chair Barry Penner.

Economics

14 h. ago Titanium Transportation Group Reports 7.5% YoY Revenue Growth and Further Debt Reduction in Spite of Market Challenges

Consolidated revenue for Q1 2025 improved 7.5% year-over-year, to $121 million. Logistics revenue increased 17.6% year-over-year, driven by 9% volume growth, highlighting continued customer wins and the scalability of Titanium’s asset-light model. Strategic divestiture of non-core assets generated $1.7 million in proceeds, contributing to a stronger balance sheet with $10.7 million reduction in loans and […]

Sport

14 h. ago CRIME SCENE: Five boys charged in double stabbing at Scarborough school

Five boys, ranging in age from 12 to 15, face charges, after two teens were stabbed and robbed near a Scarborough high school Monday afternoon. Toronto Police said officers responded to a call for a stabbing at about 1:50 p.m. in the Guildwood Pkwy.-Livingston Rd. area, near Sir Wilfrid Laurier Collegiate Institute. Five youths approached […]

Society

15 h. ago Capstone Infrastructure Corporation Reports First Quarter Results and Declares a Quarterly Dividend

Toronto, Ontario, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Capstone Infrastructure Corporation (TSX: CSE.PR.A) (the “Corporation” or “Capstone”) today announced and filed its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. The Corporation’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) for the first quarter of 2025 and unaudited interim consolidated financial statements are available at www.capstoneinfrastructure.com and […]

Economics

15 h. ago Svante and SAMSUNG E&A Sign Joint Development Agreement to Offer Digitally Enabled Skid

Svante and SAMSUNG E&A have signed a joint development agreement to offer standardized skid-mounted modular carbon capture plants based on Svante’s novel VeloxoTherm™ solid sorbent-based carbon capture filter technology, leveraging SAMSUNG E&A’s advanced digital solutions and modularization capabilities. Standardized modular packages will be branded and marketed globally by Svante and SAMSUNG E&A to deliver commercial […]

Society

15 h. ago Alaris Equity Partners Announces $75 Million Bought Deal Offering of 6.50% Convertible Unsecured Senior Debentures

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION IN THE UNITED STATES.FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS RESTRICTION MAY CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF UNITED STATES SECURITIES LAW CALGARY, Alberta, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alaris Equity Partners Income Trust (“Alaris” or the “Trust”) (TSX: AD.UN) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with a syndicate of […]

Economics

18 h. ago Tetra Trust Launches Tetra Unity, Unlocking Composable Digital Asset Infrastructure for Institutions

TORONTO — Tetra Trust today announced the launch of Tetra Unity, an institutional-grade orchestration platform that helps financial institutions, payment providers, asset managers, and corporates seamlessly integrate best-in-class digital asset services across custody, execution, settlement, compliance, and risk management. “Unity gives clients the freedom to work with the partners they trust, across every part of […]

Economics

18 h. ago Sean Penn expresses doubt about Woody Allen sex abuse allegations: ‘WHO BENEFITTED FROM THAT?’

'The stories are mostly told by people that I wouldn’t trust with a dime. It just seems so heavily weighted in that way.'

Events

19 h. ago Samsung debuts pricey S25 Edge, kicking off wave of thin phones

Samsung Electronics Co. on Monday rolled out a slimmed-down Galaxy S25 Edge smartphone, kicking off a wave of drastically thinner handsets expected t launch this year. The company’s latest device, which goes on sale in the US on May 30 for $1,099, is 5.8 millimeters thick and weighs 163 grams, making it about 30% thinner […]

Economics

19 h. ago AWS and HUMAIN Announce Groundbreaking AI Zone to Accelerate AI Adoption in Saudi Arabia and Globally

More than $5 billion joint investment in AI infrastructure, AWS services, and AI training and talent development will advance Saudi Arabia’s mission to be a global leader in AI RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), and HUMAIN, Saudi Arabia’s newly created company responsible for driving AI […]

Other

19 h. ago Cloudticity Crowned with Distinction in the 2025 TITAN Business Awards

Digital enablement partner awarded healthcare technology solution Gold award SEATTLE — The 2025 TITAN Business Awards has officially concluded its first season, unveiling a new class of distinguished winners. With over 5,000 entries submitted from across 60 countries—including the United States, Australia, United Kingdom, Philippines, Canada, China, Germany, India, Singapore, Turkey, and more—this season proved […]

Economics

20 h. ago Colombian Oil Sector Seeks Protection From a Wave of Sabotage

Colombia’s oil and gas association urged authorities to take “urgent action” after a surge in sabotage attacks on critical energy infrastructure.

Other

21 h. ago BTCC Exchange Announces Proof of Reserves in April 2025, Demonstrating Powerful 161% Asset Backing for Security

VILNIUS, Lithuania, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BTCC, the world’s longest-serving cryptocurrency exchange, has recently released its Proof of Reserves (PoR) report for April 2025, demonstrating a robust 161% total reserve ratio. This step marks a significant advancement in BTCC’s commitment to transparency and security of user funds. The PoR report dated April 15, […]

Events

21 h. ago Tom Cruise reveals how he landed ‘Rain Man’ opposite Dustin Hoffman

Tom Cruise has revealed the story of how he landed his role opposite Dustin Hoffman in 1988’s Rain Man. Speaking at the British Film Institute, which honoured him this week with its prestigious BFI fellowship, the legendary actor shared how a chance meeting with Hoffman at a New York City restaurant led to their collaboration […]

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21 h. ago Nomic Bio Debuts $50 Proteome with Absolute Quantification Through Launch of Omni 1000

For the first time, researchers can access a quantitative proteome-wide solution that profiles 1000 of the most informative proteins at high-throughput. MONTREAL — Nomic Bio (“Nomic”), the Protein Profiling Company, today announced the launch of Omni 1000—a transformative high-plex solution now available through Nomic’s end-to-end service platform. Omni 1000 brings together 1,000 rigorously chosen […]

Economics

21 h. ago PHOTOS: Mother Teresa vs. Woodstock CI, high school girls fastball

Mother Teresa defeated Woodstock Collegiate Institute 7-5 in TVRA varsity fast pitch action at Stronach Park in London on Monday.

Society