1 hour ago Hudson’s Bay insiders not bidding on business, assets or leases: court documents

A new court filing says several bids have been received for Hudson’s Bay assets, but no offers have come from company insiders. An affidavit from Jennifer Bewley, chief financial officer of the retailer’s parent company, indicates no insiders submitted a bid for the business or its assets by the April 30 deadline. The Bankruptcy and […]

Economics

2 h. ago CEOs call on Carney to ’take action’ to support domestic energy sector

OTTAWA — Canada’s energy CEOs are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to claw back some regulations to bolster the oil and gas sector. In a letter signed by 38 CEOs of Canadian energy companies the day after the election, the industry pitched five suggestions to support investment. They include overhauling the government’s impact assessment […]

Transport

2 h. ago Vietnam Says It Wants to Buy More From US as Trade Talks Begin

Vietnam said Wednesday that it wants its companies to buy more high-value US imports in large volumes and at a stable pace, reaffirming its opening line on trade talks with Washington to avoid punishingly high tariffs.

Economics

3 h. ago Canada Banks Keep Climate Pledges as Rival RBC Drops Targets

Royal Bank of Canada’s decision to drop its sustainable finance commitment has sparked speculation that other major Canadian players could quietly walk away from their own goals on climate-related lending, underwriting and advisory work.

Society

5 h. ago Equipment Sales & Service Limited is a 2025 winner of the Canada’s Best Managed Companies Platinum Club designation, having retained its Best Managed designation for seven consecutive years or more.

Equipment Sales & Service Limited named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies TORONTO, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Equipment Sales & Service Limited was recognized for its industry-leading performance, its global business practices, and its sustained growth by receiving the prestigious 2025 Canada’s Best Managed Companies award.  Celebrating over 30 years, Canada’s Best Managed […]

Economics

5 h. ago UK Water Firms Warned to Protect Supply as Drought Risks Worsen

The UK is urging water companies to protect supplies as the driest start to spring in 69 years threatens reservoir levels and river flows.

Economics

5 h. ago Ontario residents about to get May 2025 payouts from the government

Monthly Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) payments are going out to Ontario residents this week, and you might want to keep an eye on your bank account.Many Ontarians will see an OTB deposit in their accounts on Friday, May 9.This benefit is usually paid out on the 10th of each month unless there's a bank holiday or weekend, in which case, payments are issued on the last working day before the 10th.Ontario Trillium Benefit: Are you eligible?The OTB is a tax-free blend of three payments: the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, the Northern Ontario Energy Credit, and the Ontario Sales Tax Credit.To receive it, you should be eligible for at least one of the above credits.For the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, you could get a maximum of $1,248 if you are between 18 and 64 years old, $1,421 if you are 65 or older, $277 if you live on a reserve or in a public long-term care home, and $25 for the time you lived in a designated college, university, or priva...

Politics

6 h. ago WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy after growth in weight loss drugs

The company expects to complete the reorganization in about 45 days

Other

7 h. ago Scotlynn Earns Canada’s Best Managed Companies Award for Strategic Growth and Innovation

VITTORIA, Ontario, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — For a second consecutive year, Scotlynn is named as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, reaffirming its leadership in innovation, strategic growth, and its people-first culture. The 2025 designation celebrates Scotlynn’s ongoing commitment to operational excellence and industry advancement across North America. The Canada’s Best Managed Companies […]

Economics

7 h. ago Wall Street could open with gains as U.S. Fed set to hold interest rates

Some companies say they’re already seeing impacts to their business from the uncertainty created by tariffs, causing them to revise or pull their guidance.

Other

8 h. ago TELUS Digital Expands Partnership with Sumsub to Deliver End

Companies implementing ID verification and fraud prevention capabilities can experience cost savings and revenue increases Expanded offering supports TELUS Digital clients with advanced customer onboarding, Know Your Customer, Know Your Business and anti-fraud tools VANCOUVER, British Columbia — TELUS Digital Experience (TELUS Digital) (NYSE and TSX: TIXT), a leading global technology company specializing in digital […]

Culture

9 h. ago Westwater Resources Receives Letter of Interest from US EXIM Bank for the Kellyton Graphite Plant

CENTENNIAL, Colo. — Westwater Resources, Inc. (NYSE American: WWR), an energy technology and battery-grade natural graphite company (“Westwater” or the “Company”), announced today that it has received a letter of interest from US EXIM Bank (“EXIM”) for its Kellyton Graphite Plant, under the “Make More in America Initiative” and the “China and Transformational Export Program.” […]

Other

15 h. ago Polish Central Bank to Cut Rates Just Before Election Yet Again

Poland’s central bank is set to cut interest rates for the first time since 2023 and like the last time the decision will come just days before an important election.

Politics

16 h. ago Barclays, StanChart Face Investor Pressure to Fund Clean Power

As UK politicians of all stripes push back on the feasibility of racing toward a low-carbon future, investors in the country’s biggest banks refuse to lose sight of that goal.

Culture

17 h. ago I Squared Group Agrees to Buy Matterhorn Express Pipeline Stake

I Squared Capital and other companies have reached a deal to acquire equity interests in the Matterhorn Express Pipeline from Ridgemont Equity Partners and Devon Energy Corp.

Other

20 h. ago Letters to the Sun: Hudson's Bay should return Indigenous artifacts to First Nations

It is regrettable that a company over 300 years old and inextricably part of Canadian history has fallen on such hard times that it must file for bankruptcy and be liquidated. In a recent news broadcast, I learned that the bankruptcy judge has given permission for the liquidators to auction off the Bay’s collection of […]

Culture

21 h. ago Manitoba Tories say bill to protect gender expression could infringe on free speech

Manitoba's Opposition leader says he is hoping for changes to a bill that would add gender expression to the province's human rights code.

Other

22 h. ago Ford and other companies expecting billions in tariff impacts this year

As car companies report earnings for the first quarter of the year, many are signalling future profits will be impacted due to U.S. tariff policies.

Economics

24 h. ago B.C. emergency alert system will be tested Wednesday afternoon

Don't freak out if your phone goes off just before 2 p.m. on May 7. It's only a test

Other

24 h. ago Howard Levitt: Protecting your most valuable asset — confidential information

Many companies have separate policies defining what information is 'confidential' and setting out an employee’s obligations

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