72 m. ago Vital Battery Metals Announces Name Change to Aventis Energy

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vital Battery Metals Inc. (“Vital” or the “Company”) (CSE: VBAM | OTC: VBAMF | FRA: C0O), is pleased to announce that the Company’s Board of Directors have approved a name change to “Aventis Energy Inc.” The Company’s trading symbol on the Canadian Securities Exchange (“CSE”) shall concurrently change to “AVE”. No […]

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87 m. ago Xenon Pharmaceuticals Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

VANCOUVER, British Columbia and BOSTON, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: XENE), a neuroscience-focused biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering life-changing therapeutics for patients in need, today announced equity inducement grants to four new non-officer employees consisting of an aggregate of 78,600 share options and 1,800 performance share units […]

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2 h. ago U.S. designates Haitian gangs as foreign terror organization as experts warn of impact on aid

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The U.S. on Friday officially designated a powerful gang coalition in Haiti as a foreign terrorist organization, raising concerns the move could deepen the country’s humanitarian crisis at a critical time. The Viv Ansanm coalition, which means “Living Together,” joins a list of eight Latin American criminal organizations under that […]

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2 h. ago Jury in Calgary stabbing murder trial told by judge to consider NCR defence first

The case is to be in the hands of the jury soon.

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2 h. ago White House signals sharp spending cuts in Trump’s 2026 budget plan

Administration officials said a fuller budget will come soon with plans to address the drivers of the annual deficit

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3 h. ago Despite voters' rebuke of Vancouver's ABC party, new towers will still be higher, increase density

Douglas Todd: Even though voters elected two progressive candidates last month, council's direction is not about to change in regard to the pace and scale of mega-highrise projects.

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3 h. ago Despite voters' rebuke of Vancouver's ABC party, new towers will still grow higher, denserrease density

Douglas Todd: Even though voters elected two progressive candidates last month, council's direction is not about to change in regard to the pace and scale of mega-highrise projects.

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3 h. ago Despite voters' rebuke of Vancouver's ABC party, new towers will still grow higher and more dense

Douglas Todd: Even though voters elected two progressive candidates last month, council's direction is not about to change in regard to the pace and scale of mega-highrise projects.

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3 h. ago New Netflix series starring Severance actor spotted filming around Toronto

A new Netflix series starring a Severance actor will be filming in and around Toronto over the next few months, so make sure to keep your eyes peeled for any possible sightings. Best-selling American author Harlan Coben, known for his renowned mystery novels and thrillers that include Win, The Boy from the Woods, Run Away and the Myron Bolitar series, is officially bringing his hit novel, I Will Find You, to the streaming service. The eight-episode series started production in Toronto on April 21 and will be filming through the summer until August 29, according to the City of Toronto's website.The show's cast includes Sam Worthington (Avatar, Lift) as David Burroughs, who is serving a life sentence for murdering his son.However, when he receives word that his son might be alive, David embarks on a truth-finding mission that "leads him out of prison and into a world of deceit and despair," according to Netflix&#...

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4 h. ago $5M lotto winner steps forward on eve of ticket's expiry: Officials

Provincial lottery officials say they have a tentative answer to the $5-million question that’s gripped Southwestern Ontario: Who bought the uncashed seven-figure ticket that’s set to expire this weekend? It was April 17 when the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. urged the person who bought in Woodstock the winning May 4, 2024 Lotto 6/49 ticket […]

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4 h. ago RFK Jr. wants placebo testing for ‘new’ vaccines, experts say it’s unethical

The health department did not provide details on how the proposed changes will be enforced or to which vaccine trials they will apply.

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4 h. ago Why Mark Carney isn’t moving into the official prime minister’s residence

The official residence has not been in use since Stephen Harper last resided there in 2015. Here’s what to know about where Carney will live

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6 h. ago Here's when Toronto's first outdoor pools open up for the season

Pool season is quickly approaching, and the city has just released its staggered schedule for the season.Cue the warm weather because Toronto swimmers will be able to enjoy outdoor pools next month.The first 15 public pools will open on Saturday, June 14, on a weekend schedule from 12 p.m. - 8 p.m., though the City has not yet announced which pools will be part of this initial rollout.The City's remaining 49 open pools follow suit a week later on Saturday, June 21.Friday, June 27, is the official day when all 64 outdoor pools and wading pools open and operate on full-time hours. If you're looking to have some fun at the City's 140 splash and spray pads, mark Saturday, May 17, on your calendars for the opening of the season, while beach bums can look to Saturday, May 31, for lifeguard supervision across 10 beaches.Throughout May and June, the city will be working to open up other city and park amenities, including maintenance on drinking fountains and washrooms....

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6 h. ago Shopify developers lose annual revenue share break as program moves to lifetime model

Shopify said the revenue it will now receive as a result of the change will fund tools, infrastructure and innovations

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7 h. ago New York Rangers hire Mike Sullivan as coach days after his split with Pittsburgh Penguins

The New York Rangers have hired Mike Sullivan as coach, days after he and the Pittsburgh Penguins agreed to part ways. General manager Chris Drury announced the move Friday, bringing in the organization’s top candidate who was out of work for less than a full business week. “Mike Sullivan has established himself as one of […]

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8 h. ago Empire Metals Limited to Present at the Metals & Mining Virtual Investor Conference May 7th

Company invites individual and institutional investors, as well as advisors and analysts, to attend online at VirtualInvestorConferences.com NEW YORK, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Empire Metals Limited (OTCQB: EPMLF, AIM: EEE), based in London, UK, and Perth, Australia, and focused on the Pitfield Project, the largest titanium discovery globally, today announced that Shaun Bunn, Managing […]

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9 h. ago Trump Team Has Prepped Options for Pressuring Russia to End War

US officials have prepared a set of options for President Donald Trump to increase economic pressure on Russia, according to people familiar with the matter, as President Vladimir Putin drags his feet over attempts to end the war in Ukraine.

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9 h. ago SOPerior Fertilizer Corp. Announced Board and Management Changes

Toronto, Ontario, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SOPerior Fertilizer Corp. (TSXV:SOP.H) (the “Company” or “SOPerior“) announces all directors have resigned from the Board, effective April 30, 2025. In addition, all officers have resigned their positions as officers, effective April 30, 2025. The following directors and officers have resigned from the Company: Alan C. Abrams […]

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10 h. ago Theratechnologies Presents Novel Data at ACTHIV 2025 Underscoring Importance of Managing Excess Visceral Abdominal Fat (EVAF) in People with HIV

VAMOS analysis highlights link between EVAF and reduced muscle quality Case series reports success with combination tesamorelin/GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy MONTREAL, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Theratechnologies Inc. (“Theratechnologies” or the “Company”) (TSX: TH) (NASDAQ: THTX), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company, today announced two poster presentations at the 19th Annual American Conference for the Treatment of […]

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11 h. ago Asante Provides Financial and Operating Results for the Year Ended January 31, 2025

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Asante Gold Corporation (CSE:ASE | GSE:ASG | FRANKFURT:1A9 | U.S.OTC:ASGOF) (“Asante” or the “Company”) announces the filing of its audited financial statements and management’s discussion and analysis for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025. All dollar figures are in United States dollars unless otherwise indicated. […]

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