2 h. ago BCFSA Uncovers Extensive Web of Unregistered Mortgage Broker Activity

Vancouver, BC, March 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BC Financial Services Authority (“BCFSA”) has recently issued five consent orders to individuals found to have committed professional misconduct when they engaged with unregistered mortgage broker, Jay Kanth Chaudhary. The orders come after a multi-year investigation by BCFSA into the activities of Chaudhary and other individuals who […]

Events

4 h. ago The OpenSSL Corporation and The OpenSSL Foundation Announce the Formation of Technical Advisory Committees (TACs)

NEWARK, Del., March 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The OpenSSL Corporation and the OpenSSL Foundation are establishing the Technical Advisory Committees (TACs) to provide expert guidance and strategic direction for our technical initiatives. These advisory bodies are critical in enhancing our governance structure, ensuring that the decisions reflect the diverse stakeholders involved and that our […]

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8 h. ago Barrick Focuses on Future Growth and Sustainable Value Creation

All amounts expressed in US dollars TORONTO, March 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) reinforced its commitment to growth, reporting significant progress of its key growth projects while achieving its production guidance and setting the stage for continued sustainable value creation, said president and chief executive Mark Bristow in the company’s annual […]

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18 h. ago B.C. nurse disciplined over ‘discriminatory and derogatory’ transgender comments

The B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives says a nurse committed unprofessional conduct for making "discriminatory and derogatory statements" about transgender people. 

Events

19 h. ago B.C. nurse committed professional misconduct with transgender commentary, hearing rules

Amy Hamm put up a billboard in support of J.K. Rowling and posted on social media 'discriminatory' and 'derogatory' statements about the transgender community

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19 h. ago S’adressant aux Académiciens: «Vous n’avez même pas idée à quel point les outils que vous avez ici et ce que vous apprenez est formateur sur le long terme» –William Cloutier

Le grand gagnant de la saison 2021 a été généreux avec les Académiciens en leur parlant de l’après «Star Ac».

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21 h. ago Stock Turmoil Spreads as Fear Hits the World of Corporate Bonds

As stocks stumbled in recent weeks, a cohort of Wall Street pros took solace as credit markets held firm and economic data proved benign.

Economics

22 h. ago Three youths charged in string of Peel Region armed robberies

Three youths face a slew of charges for nine robberies targetting retailers in Peel Region over the past month. In a news release issued Thursday, Peel Regional Police alleged that between Feb. 13 and Thursday, several bandits committed a string of robberies – six in Brampton and three in Mississauga. In all instances, police said […]

Events

23 h. ago Rogers to lock out former Shaw employees after they formed a union

Rogers Communications threatened 26 former Shaw employees with a lockout after they unionized in February.The telecom giant sent notice to IBEW Local 213 that it would initiate a lockout at 12:01 a.m. PST on March 19, 2025. The company is pushing for the employees, who are technicians located in the Kootenays region of B.C., to sign a collective agreement that would cut total compensation.Robin Nedila, Assistant Business Manager at IBEW Local 213, said that the union held a ratification vote on a previous offer from Rogers with cuts, which was unanimously rejected. Rogers then provided another offer with slight tweaks."The monetary package [Rogers] has on the table now is still facing cuts across the board… anywhere from four per cent to 25 for hourly employees," Nedila said.In a follow-up email, Nedila noted that unit-based employees would see more cuts, as high as 48 per cent, due to Rogers forcing them to change classifications. The proposed agreement w...

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24 h. ago Keeli Husband Elected Vice Chair of Vancouver Regional Construction Association’s Young Construction Leaders Executive Committee

Mississauga, ON, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EllisDon Corporation announces Keeli Husband, Director of Business Development, has been recently elected Vice Chair of the 2025/2026 Young Construction Leaders (YCL) Executive Committee for the Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA). Husband joins three other committee members for the 2025/2026 year.  “Keeli has been with us for […]

Politics

25 h. ago ‘A safe place’: Winnipeg’s Siloam Mission tackles homelessness one person at a time

Homelessness is a complex problem, and one without a simple solution — but for those on the front lines at Winnipeg's Siloam Mission, it's all about reaching one person at a time.

Society

27 h. ago World Wide Technology Completes Acquisition of Softchoice Corporation

TORONTO — Softchoice Corporation (“Softchoice” or the “Company”) (TSX:SFTC) and World Wide Technology Holding Co. LLC (“WWT”) are pleased to announce that an affiliate of WWT, 2672989 Alberta ULC (the “Purchaser”), has completed its previously announced acquisition of Softchoice pursuant to a plan of arrangement (the “Arrangement”) whereby the Purchaser has acquired all of the […]

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29 h. ago Credit Derivatives Determinations Committees Membership Applications for 2025

NEW YORK — DC Administration Services, Inc. (DCAS) would like to invite all interested Members of ISDA to apply for a position as a member of the Credit Derivatives Determinations Committees. There is a separate Determinations Committee for each of the relevant regions. Members of ISDA may apply for membership as either a Dealer Member […]

Economics

30 h. ago Rogers Recognized as Canada’s Most Reliable Internet by Opensignal

Canada’s largest cable network delivers most consistent experience for Rogers Xfinity customers TORONTO, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rogers Communications announced today that it has been named the most reliable internet in Canada by Opensignal, the leading global provider of independent network experience insights and market performance.  “We are committed to bringing Canadians the […]

Technology

30 h. ago Surrey Hospital Foundation raising cash for robotic surgery machine

Called the da Vinci Xi, the $5.5-million, surgeon controlled robot will join just two others in B.C. — Ontario has 17.

Science

31 h. ago Cizzle Brands Corporation Schedules Second Fiscal Quarter 2025 Financial Results Webcast for Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM ET

Following the release of Cizzle Brands’ second fiscal quarter 2025 financial results, the Company’s management team will be hosting a webcast to provide further insight regarding the results in the context of the Company’s ongoing business activities. TORONTO — Cizzle Brands Corporation (Cboe Canada: CZZL) (OTCQB: CZZLF) (Frankfurt: 8YF) (the “Company” or “Cizzle Brands”), today […]

Culture

31 h. ago Cintas Corporation Listed on Forbes’ List of America’s Best Large Employers

For the third consecutive year, the business services leader earned this recognition through outstanding feedback from employee-partners, consumers and industry peers. CINCINNATI — Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) has been recognized by Forbes for the third straight year as one of America’s Best Large Employers of 2025. The annual ranking showcases companies with exceptional feedback from […]

Economics

32 h. ago ZenaTech Expands ZenaDrone Team by 35 Engineers and Technicians to Meet Drone Production Manufacturing Capacity

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), a technology company specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drones, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS and Quantum Computing solutions, announces today that its subsidiary ZenaDrone is expanding its team of drone engineers, technicians, and R&D engineers […]

Economics

33 h. ago Possible solution to NBA’s tanking problem worth considering

It's clear the current format needs to be replaced.

Other

36 h. ago E3 Lithium and Pure Lithium Build Lithium Metal Batteries Produced from Alberta Brines

CALGARY, Alberta — E3 LITHIUM LTD. (TSXV: ETL) (FSE: OW3) (OTCQX: EEMMF), “E3 Lithium” or the “Company,” a leader in Canadian lithium, is pleased to announce as part of its ongoing Joint Development Agreement with Pure Lithium Corporation (“Pure Lithium”) that the companies have produced lithium metal batteries using E3 Lithium’s brines and DLE technology […]

Science