TORONTO — Predictmedix AI Inc. (CSE: PMED) (OTC: PMEDF) (FRA: 3QP) (“Predictmedix” or the “Company”), a leading provider of AI-powered health screening solutions, is pleased to announce the successful closing of the first tranche of its non-brokered private placement. The Company issued 16,000,000 units (“Units”) at an issue price of $0.02 per Unit, raising gross […]

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TORONTO, Feb. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Forsys Metals Corp. (TSX: FSY) (FSE: F2T) (NSX: FSY) (“Forsys” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the completion of its previously announced non-brokered private placement (the “Private Placement”), for aggregate gross proceeds of C$5,005,000, pursuant to which the Company issued a total of 10,010,000 Units at a […]

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Rogers and its flanker brand Fido are set to increase U.S. and international roaming rates on March 3rd, just in time for March Break.Notices appearing on both wireless provider's websites detail the change.Currently, Rogers and Fido charge $12/day for U.S. roaming and $15/day for international roaming. Starting March 3rd, roaming rates will rise to $14/day for U.S. roaming and $16/day for international roaming.We have reached out to Rogers to learn if the company will change other aspects of the 'Roam Like Home' program, such as how many days per billing cycle customers can be charged for roaming (the current cap is 20 days), and will update this post with any further information it provides.A notice from the telecom advises the price raise starts March 3. Photo from MobileSyrup.Notably, the change brings Rogers' roaming rates closer to what Bell and Telus charge.Bell raised its prices to $13/day for U.S. and $16/day for international roaming in early ...

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Canada and the U.S. are inching ever closer to the opening of the highly-anticipated Gordie Howe International Bridge, which will soon serve as the largest border crossing between the two countries, as well as the longest cable-stayed bridge in North America.As we approach the seventh anniversary of work starting on the gargantuan infrastructure project, residents stand just months away from actually being able to use it. And, the team working to wrap things up on the ground continues to drum up excitement with extraordinary drone footage, behind-the-scenes looks, and other updates.The latest is a mini-tour of some of the border checkpoint's facilities, including a drive-through of an inspection lane and the secondary inspection area once vehicles cross the six-lane, 2.5-kilometre-long viaduct over the Detroit River into Windsor, Ontario.A clip posted to the project's official YouTube page on Thursday takes viewers through one of the crossing's five-meter ta...

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Toronto Pearson International Airport devolved into mayhem this week, somehow less so because of the Delta plane crash that saw an aircraft unbelievably flip over and burst into flames on the runway, and more so because of resulting flight cancellations and irate passengers.The hub was left operating in a limited capacity in the aftermath of the accident, with two closed runways and a growing backlog of delayed and cancelled flights just days after severe winter storms, to boot.While there is nary a person who would take the news of a flight disruption well, one might imagine that under the circumstances, hiccups were to be expected, and thus a little more forgivable.Issues with those who had booked with one airline in particular, though, ended up causing such a stir that 911 was called on Wednesday morning.On Monday, the Canadian carrier — known for its vacation packages to tropical getaways — advised travellers that all...

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RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Marius Pharmaceuticals, a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to redefining the treatment of testosterone deficiency, is excited to announce the launch of its new corporate website, designed to provide comprehensive education on the importance of testosterone in overall health. In conjunction with this milestone, the company is also introducing […]

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MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Covalon Technologies Ltd. (the “Company” or “Covalon”) (TSXV: COV; OTCQX: CVALF), an advanced medical technologies company, today announced its fiscal 2025 first quarter results for the period ended December 31, 2024 along with a number of important recent achievements and highlights. “Covalon achieved strong revenue growth, driven by the success of our […]

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Fefe Dobson has toured the world, achieved pop-punk stardom and found a new home in Nashville, but she’s never truly left Scarborough behind.

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Standard Chartered Plc said it may not meet its 2025 target of using only renewable energy for its power needs, citing a lack of options in some of the markets in which it operates.

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WATCH: Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre talks about how his economic vision for Canada differs from Mark Carney’s. What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us a Letter to the Editor for possible publication to torsun.editor@sunmedia.ca.  Letters must be 250 words or less and signed. And don’t forget […]

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Rogers has laid off various support staff across multiple provinces, most of whom work in chat support roles.The telecom declined to share how many people are being laid off, but a person familiar with the company’s operations who spoke with MobileSyrup on the condition of anonymity said that the number is close to 400 people."As customer habits continue to evolve, we're investing in digital tools and self-serve options that help our customers find what they're looking for faster. While a small percentage of roles in our customer service team are impacted, we continue to grow and hire people to support our operations across the country," said Rogers spokesperson Zac Carreiro.News of the layoffs broke on Reddit, where multiple threads have sprung up regarding the layoffs. Those posts suggest that Rogers is shutting down its live chat customer support services.The source we spoke with suggested that people at call centres were also laid off, and the...

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According to Drive BC, a vehicle incident westbound on Highway 1 near Glover Road has reduced the roadway to one lane.

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Operating the Bird and Spin Micromobility Brands, the Company Expands Global Footprint with 15 New Market Launches in the First Half of 2025, Eight Secured Through Competitive RFP Process | Gross Bookings $204, Increase of 17% Adjusted EBITDA $19.2M, Improvement of 193% TORONTO, ON, Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Third Lane Mobility, the largest […]

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David Geselbracht's Stories of Action in an Age of Global Crisis is an important and inspiring book that shows us why it's not the time to despair

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People with mobility issues are struggling to navigate sidewalks and walkways after Ontario hit with three back-to-back snowstorms last week, leaving cities scrambling to clean up.

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If you're unhappy with your current provider's internet speed and want to switch, a new report can help you make your next choice.Ookla released its latest report on the performance of Canadian telecom giants' mobile and fixed networks. The results are based on data from Speedtest, a site created by Ookla that allows users to test their internet speed."Our reports are informed by millions of daily consumer-initiated tests taken on Speedtest, along with quality of experience (QoE) metrics that offer insight into the daily connected activities that matter most to end-users," reads the report.The findings are based on data collected from July to December 2024 and the fastest carrier is chosen based on each provider’s download and upload speed.Here's what the company found in its latest report.Fastest fixed internet speedYou shouldn’t have to compete for fast internet access at home. Whether you're taking work video calls at home or streaming Netflix to unwind...

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Le groupe armé a montré qu’il entend administrer durablement les territoires passés sous son contrôle.

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MONACO, Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, a flagship event for sustainable mobility in the maritime sector, reaches its 12th edition and will take place in Monaco from July 1 to 5, 2025. Organized by the Yacht Club de Monaco, with the support of the Prince Albert II of Monaco […]

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The fire broke out shortly before 7 a.m. at a residence located at the 7000-block of 204 Street.

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NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Prairie Provident Resources Inc. (“Prairie Provident” or the “Company”) (TSX:PPR) is pleased to announce the closing of the first tranche of its recently announced equity financing, for $4,800,000 in gross proceeds from its […]

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