2 h. ago ‘Devastating and shocking’: Police investigate graffiti on B.C. Sikh, Hindu temples

The Khalsa Diwan Society that operates the Sikh temple says it's the first time in the faciltiy's history that slogans like this have defaced their walls. 

Economics

2 h. ago Purpose Investments Announces Risk Rating Change for Purpose Global Innovators Fund

TORONTO, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Purpose Investments Inc. (“Purpose” or “Purpose Investments”) announced today that it has changed the risk rating for Purpose Global Innovators Fund (TSX: PINV, the “Fund”) from “medium” to “medium-to-high.” This change is a result of the risk rating methodology mandated by the Canadian Securities Administrators and the periodic review […]

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2 h. ago Farmers Driving Change This Earth Day by Recycling on the Farm

ETOBICOKE, Ontario, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — April 22, 2025. This Earth Day, on April 22, Cleanfarms shines a light on the vital role Canadian farmers play – their innovative spirit and deep-rooted dedication are key to environmental stewardship in agricultural recycling. “Farmers have always been at the heart of environmental stewardship,” says Barry […]

Sport

4 h. ago Smackover Lithium’s South West Arkansas Project Receives Special Designation as a Priority Transparency Critical Mineral Project From the Trump Administration

LEWISVILLE, Ark., April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Smackover Lithium, a Joint Venture (“JV”) between Standard Lithium Ltd. (“Standard Lithium” or the “Company”) (TSXV:SLI) (NYSE:A:SLI) and Equinor, is proud to announce that its South West Arkansas (“SWA”) Project has been selected as one of the first critical mineral production projects to be advanced under Executive […]

Politics

5 h. ago PIMCO Canada Corp. Announces Monthly Distributions for PIMCO Canada Closed End Funds

Not for distribution to United States newswire services or for dissemination in the United States TORONTO, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PIMCO Canada Corp. (“PIMCO Canada”) is pleased to announce today that it has declared monthly distributions on its Class A Units (the “Units”) of the PIMCO Canada closed end funds (the “Funds”). The […]

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5 h. ago Resmed Names Salli Schwartz as Chief Investor Relations Officer

Former Illumina, MSCI, and Moody’s executive brings extensive experience leading engagement with the global investment community SAN DIEGO, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Resmed (NYSE: RMD, ASX: RMD), the global leader in health technology focused on sleep, breathing, and care delivered in the home, today announced the appointment of Salli Schwartz as Chief Investor Relations Officer, […]

Events

6 h. ago SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. to Attend BMO North American Real Estate Conference

LADERA RANCH, Calif. — SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop”) (NYSE:SMA), an internally managed real estate investment trust and a premier owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the United States and Canada, today announced that members of its management team will attend the BMO North American Real Estate Conference, taking place on May 13 […]

Culture

6 h. ago Revive Therapeutics Announces Proposed Shares for Debt Transaction

TORONTO, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Revive Therapeutics Ltd. (“Revive” or the “Company”) (OTCQB: RVVTF) (CSE: RVV) (FRANKFURT:31R), a specialty life sciences company focused on the research and development of therapeutics for infectious diseases, rare disorders, and medical countermeasures, announces that it is proposing to settle an aggregate of $150,000 in payables to arm’s […]

Economics

7 h. ago Walmart, Target executives to meet Trump as tariff angst spreads

American companies have warned that business could slow in the months ahead as the import taxes go into place

Economics

7 h. ago It's been a history of ups and downs for Toronto's most notorious speed camera

Whether you love or hate Toronto's automated speed enforcement (ASE) cameras, the City continues to lean into the road safety strategy, adding another 75 of the machines to various Community Safety Zones just this month, bringing the total to 150.The tech has proven to be both extremely effective and lucrative since it was launched as a pilot in 2019, bringing in millions in revenue and resulting in tens of thousands of tickets.This success has been led by one camera in particular along Parkside Drive, the High Park-adjacent thoroughfare that has become notorious for accidents — and, now, its ongoing ASE drama.In its first 1.5 years of operation alone, the Parkside machine nabbed more than 34,000 speeding drivers, amounting to a phenomenal $3.6 million-plus in fines, a figure that has since surpassed $7 million. But, this has led to it being targeted by vandals, something that has become a persistent issue with the tec...

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8 h. ago Atlanta Hawks promote Canadian Onsi Saleh to replace fired Landry Fields as GM

The Atlanta Hawks promoted Edmonton’s Onsi Saleh to general manager after firing Landry Fields on Monday. Landry was GM for three seasons in Atlanta, with the team missing the playoffs in the last two of those. The Hawks also announced that they have opened a search for a president of basketball operations. Atlanta went 40-42 […]

Events

8 h. ago CEYLON GRAPHITE CORP ANNOUNCES PROPOSED SHARE FOR DEBT TRANSACTION

Toronto, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ceylon Graphite Corp. (TSXV: CYL) (“Ceylon” or the “Company”) announces that it has entered into an agreement with its former auditor to settle amounts owing to it via a share for debt transaction to allow it to bring its continuous disclosure obligations up to date. On October 16, 2024, […]

Economics

9 h. ago Introducing Rogers Xfinity Multiview: Watch multiple 2025 Stanley Cup Playoff games all on one screen

The best entertainment experience just got betterCustomers can watch two games at once with a free preview of Rogers Xfinity Multiview TORONTO, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs heats up, Rogers announced today a preview of Rogers Xfinity Multiview, a new service that gives Canadian […]

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10 h. ago Pete Hegseth had second Signal chat sharing details of Yemen strike, New York Times reports

The White House and Pentagon said late Sunday that disgruntled former employees were spreading false claims

Other

10 h. ago Google faces off with U.S. government in attempt to break up company

Google confronts an existential threat Monday as the U.S. government tries to break up the company as punishment for turning its revolutionary search engine into a ruthless monopoly. The drama will unfold in a Washington courtroom during the next three weeks during hearings that will determine how the company should be penalized for operating an […]

Politics

10 h. ago Conservative candidate target of election ‘repression operation,’ task force says

A campaign to discredit Don Valley North candidate is taking place on Chinese-language social media platforms.

Politics

11 h. ago UN researchers warn Asian scam operations spreading across globe

BANGKOK — Transnational organized crime groups in East and Southeast Asia are spreading their lucrative scam operations across the globe in response to increased crackdowns by authorities, according to a U.N. report issued on Monday. For several years, scam compounds have proliferated in Southeast Asia, especially in border areas of Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar, as […]

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11 h. ago Toronto Kids Fashion Week Launches in Winnipeg for the First Time – Model Casting Happening April 27 at Hotel Fort Garry

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Toronto Kids Fashion Week (TKFW), North America’s premier children’s fashion showcase, is thrilled to announce its official launch in Winnipeg this season. Known for celebrating creativity, diversity, and self-expression, TKFW is expanding its reach to bring this inspiring platform to families and aspiring young models across Manitoba. […]

Society

11 h. ago Japanese Insurer MS&AD Plans to Invest as Much as $5 Billion to Double US Profits

MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings Inc. plans to invest as much as about ¥700 billion ($5 billion) to expand in the North American market, to meet its goal of doubling operating profits in the region, according to its chief executive officer.

Economics

11 h. ago Canadian, global leaders remember Pope Francis as ‘world’s conscience’

Leaders from around the globe paid tributes to Pope Francis after his death, with Liberal Leader Mark Carney calling him the 'world's conscience.'

Politics