86 m. ago Sudden B.C. Housing funding cut leaves hundreds of Metro Vancouver seniors at risk

B.C. Housing slashed $421,000 in funding for a pilot program, blindsiding the charity, which is now scrambling to find a way to continue supporting some of the region’s most at-risk seniors

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1 hour ago RecycLiCo Battery Materials Engages PRA Communications to Lead Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Relations

SURREY, British Columbia, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RecycLiCo Battery Materials Inc. (“RecycLiCo” or the “Company”), (TSX.V: AMY | OTCQB: AMYZF | FSE: ID4), a pioneer in lithium-ion battery recycling technology, is pleased to announce that it has engaged PRA Communications to lead its corporate communications and stakeholder engagement initiatives to support the Company’s […]

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1 hour ago Hummingbird Resources PLC and Nioko Resources Corporation Enter Into Binding Term Sheet for Co

LONDON, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hummingbird Resources PLC (“Hummingbird”), a West African gold mining company, announced today that it has entered into a binding term sheet for co-operation and support (the “Co-operation Agreement”) with Pasofino Gold Limited (“Pasofino”), and Hummingbird’s parent company, Nioko Resources Corporation (“Nioko”). Pursuant to the Co-operation Agreement and the […]

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2 h. ago Cizzle Brands’ CWENCH Hydration™ Becomes USA Hockey’s Official Hydration Partner

As a proud supporter of grassroots hockey across North America, Cizzle Brands is embracing this opportunity to further enhance its U.S. presence with brand visibility throughout the entire USA Hockey network by virtue of this multi-year sponsorship. TORONTO — Cizzle Brands Corporation (Cboe Canada: CZZL) (OTCQB: CZZLF) (Frankfurt: 8YF) (the “Company” or “Cizzle Brands”), is […]

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2 h. ago Verecan Funds a Research Chair for Dr. Lisa Kramer of the University of Toronto to Support Financial Education

Aims to further unlock research in behavioural finance and investor behaviour HALIFAX — Verecan Group of Companies (“Verecan” or “Company”), a comprehensive wealth management group, is pleased to announce it has funded a research chair for Dr. Lisa Kramer, Professor of Finance at the University of Toronto (“UofT”). As a part of the initiative, Dr. […]

Society

4 h. ago Innovative Carbon Footprint Calculator helps Bunzl Canada customers reduce emissions

New carbon emissions calculator supports customer’s sustainability objectives BURLINGTON, Ontario, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bunzl Canada is thrilled to announce the launch of its Carbon Footprint Calculator, an innovative tool designed to help businesses measure and reduce the carbon intensity of their delivery program. The Carbon Footprint Calculator quantifies emissions from deliveries Bunzl […]

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13 h. ago Child pornography charges laid against Edmonton man in global crackdown

EDMONTON — An Edmonton man has been charged with child pornography offences after an investigation by police in Europe. The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team says a 36-year-old had been using “Kidflix,” considered to be one of the world’s largest platforms for sharing child pornography. They say the tip came from the National Child Exploitation […]

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15 h. ago Letters to the Sun: There's never been a better time to support Canadian performers and artists

This year’s Juno Awards was very special to me as it was the first time I had the opportunity to not only volunteer with the awards and earn another “free T-shirt” but also to fist bump and rub shoulders with the likes of Michael Bublé, the Weeknd, Juno CEO Allan Reid and many more famous […]

Culture

15 h. ago Ontario postpones tariff response announcement as Canada looks for clarity

The province had organized a news conference to unveil its support plan at 9 a.m. on Thursday morning, with the ministers of finance, labour and trade all set to join the premier.

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16 h. ago Fed’s Kugler Supports Holding Rates Amid Upside Inflation Risks

Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler said it’s appropriate to keep interest rates unchanged until upside risks to inflation abate, pointing to government policy changes, the recent lack of progress on cooling price growth and rising inflation expectations.

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18 h. ago Child porn charges laid against Edmonton man in international ‘Kidflix’ crackdown

Police said a 36-year-old Edmonton man had been using 'Kidflix,' considered to be one of the world's largest platforms for sharing child pornography.

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20 h. ago U.S. Senate measure to end Trump’s Canada tariffs may pass with GOP support

The vote on the Democratic measure comes as Trump is due to announce his so-called 'reciprocal' tariff plan that seeks to reorient global trade.

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20 h. ago L’Université Laval aussi touchée par l’incertitude causée par l’administration Trump

Le nombre de séjours aux États-Unis diminue tout comme l'offre de stages pour les étudiants.

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20 h. ago PhD student who raped 10 women may have dozens more victims, police say

LONDON – A lone woman’s rape allegation has resulted in the conviction of a former PhD student at a top British university of serial rape, after her report led police to uncover hundreds of secretly recorded videos that they say suggest he has more than 50 other victims. Zhenhao Zou, 28, was convicted in London […]

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21 h. ago ‘AM I IN TROUBLE?’: Wild video shows married teacher’s arrest for raping teen student

Newly released body-cam footage captured the moment an Illinois teacher realized she was busted for alleged sexual abuse of a male student. Christina Formella, 30, of Downers Grove, was arrested during a traffic stop last month, just days after a 15-year-old boy claimed to police he was molested by the special education teacher in a […]

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21 h. ago Two facing trafficking, firearms charges in Calgary Police and RCMP crackdown

Two men are facing dozens of charges after police seized several firearms and $70,000 worth of drugs from around Calgary. The Calgary Police Service was alerted of a man believed to be breaching his court-imposed conditions by being in possession of firearms and conducting activity “consistent with drug trafficking” in January this year. CPS, together […]

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22 h. ago Elon Musk, Ashley St. Clair spar publicly over alleged child support

"It's all about control with you, and everyone can see it," said Ashley St. Clair to Elon Musk on X. "America needs you to grow up, you petulant man-child."

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23 h. ago Fanshawe suspends enrolment in 40 programs in wake of foreign student caps

Fanshawe College is suspending enrolment of students in 40 of its more than 220 programs, the school announced Wednesday. Some enrolment at regional campuses in Woodstock, St. Thomas and Simcoe and Huron and Bruce counties will be suspended, but will continue in London, the college said in a release. All students currently enrolled will be […]

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23 h. ago It's hard to write a good rom com but this B.C. writer of hit Hallmark movies wants to help

Top five romantic comedies, according to Zac Hug, veteran screenwriter and University of B.C. instructor.

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24 h. ago Judge dismisses corruption case against New York Mayor Eric Adams

NEW YORK — A federal judge dismissed New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ corruption case on Wednesday, acquiescing to the Justice Department’s extraordinary request to set aside criminal charges so the Democrat could help with President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. The judge, though, denied prosecutors the ability to potentially bring the criminal case back after […]

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