84 m. ago Boehringer Ingelheim and Tessellate Bio partner to develop first

Ingelheim, Germany and Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 23 April 2025 – Boehringer Ingelheim and Tessellate Bio, a precision oncology company with a focus on developing novel synthetic lethality approaches, have entered into a research collaboration and global license agreement. Jointly the partners will focus on the development of first-in-class, oral precision treatments for people living with […]

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4 h. ago Toxic invasive plant blooming across Ontario could harm you and your pets

With the spring season now in full swing in Ontario, a striking blue plant is appearing in gardens, lawns, and even wooded areas, and while it may look beautiful, the early spring flower is an invasive species that can be toxic to pets and humans if consumed.Originally native to Russia, Siberian Squill (or Scilla) was first introduced to North America as an ornamental plant. Its vibrant blue-violet flowers and ability to thrive in various conditions made it a favourite among gardeners; however, its ability to spread rapidly negatively impacts other local native plant species.The plant's flowers first appear slightly bell-shaped, and these nodding flowers open to be about one inch wide. Flowers can be identified by their six blue petals with a darker stripe down the middle of each petal, and basal leaves that are grass-like and hairless. Following bloom, green and bumpy seed pods form, turning brown once mature.Photo: Dajra/Shutterstock.comThe cold-hardy plant is one of the ...

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5 h. ago Girl, 12, missing in Vancouver since Tuesday morning located

Girl had been missing since the morning of April 22

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6 h. ago OBI Pharma Announces Poster Presentations at the AACR 2025 Annual Meeting for OBI

Poster Presentations featuring the latest advancements on anti-TROP2 ADCs (OBI 992 and OBI 902), AKR1C3 prodrug (OBI-3424), OBI’s novel ADC enabling technologies (GlycOBI® and ThiOBI®), and Globo H science TAIPEI, Taiwan, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OBI Pharma, Inc. (TPEx: 4174. TWO) today announced nonclinical data for OBI-902, a potential best-in-class anti-TROP2 ADC developed […]

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6 h. ago Metallica frontman James Hetfield among stars at Toronto Maple Leafs playoff game

The Toronto Maple Leafs got a bit of hardcore help rooting them on Tuesday night.Taking on the Ottawa Senators in their second home game of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, a trio of celebrities found themselves in the crowd for the Battle of Ontario matchup.Metallica lead vocalist and guitarist James Hetfield was pictured in a box on the evening, and got a loud cheer from the crowd when shown on the Scotiabank Arena jumbotron midway through the second period.Enter Passion 🔵 @Metallica pic.twitter.com/1lFJxBhPEU— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) April 23, 2025Hetfield and his band are performing at the Rogers Centre this week on April 24th and 26th as part of their M72 World Tour.It's an eighty-leg world tour, with forty cities being visited for two dates each. They began the tour in 2023 and are concluding this fall, having already visited Montreal and Edmonton as their two previous Canadian tour stops.But he wasn't the only big name out cheering the team on.When in Toront...

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7 h. ago Ontario to boost rural, northern primary, emergency care in agreement with OMA

Ontario is introducing a new program to stabilize physician staffing in rural emergency departments and putting more money toward helping people in underserved communities get access to primary care. The new commitments come out of negotiations between the government and the Ontario Medical Association for a new physician services agreement. Those talks are ongoing for […]

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7 h. ago Competing for Rogers $1M Prize: Top Performers from Tonight’s Episode of Canada’s Got Talent

– Stream tonight’s episode of CGT on Citytv+. New episodes available every Tuesday on Citytv and Citytv+ – – Interviews available by request – – Download photography from tonight’s episode – TORONTO, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Key moments from tonight’s episode of Canada’s Got Talent, include: Vocal group HEAVEN’S SOUND (Toronto, ON) blew everyone away with their pitch-perfect […]

Economics

8 h. ago Sonoco Named to USA TODAY America’s Climate Leaders 2025 List

HARTSVILLE, S.C., April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sonoco Products Company (NYSE: SON), a global leader in high-value sustainable packaging, has been named to USA TODAY’s list of America’s Climate Leaders 2025. This prestigious award is presented by USA TODAY and Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The list was announced on April […]

Politics

8 h. ago Photo radar cuts has Edmonton council exploring new traffic enforcement options

Three weeks after new Alberta government limits on photo radar took effect, Edmonton council is asking the city to look into alternative ways to conduct traffic safety enforcement.

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9 h. ago Traction Uranium Announces Termination of Option Agreement for the Grease River Property

CALGARY, Alberta, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Traction Uranium Corp. (CSE: TRAC) (OTC: TRCTF) (FRA: Z1K) (the “Company” or “Traction”) announces that it has terminated the property option agreement with Forum Energy Metals Corp. (“Forum Metals”) entered into on February 3, 2023 (as amended) (the “Option Agreement“), under which the Company had the option […]

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9 h. ago Kelso Technologies Inc. Retirement of Chief Operating Officer and Appointment of Director

WEST KELOWNA, British Columbia and BONHAM, Texas, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kelso Technologies Inc. (TSX: KLS) (“Kelso” or “the Company”) announces that Anthony (Tony) Andrukaitis will retire from the Board of Directors effective June 3rd, 2025, and as Chief Operating Officer effective June 30th, 2025. Executive Vice President Amanda Smith will assume the […]

Events

10 h. ago Pulse Seismic Inc. Reports Strong Q1 2025 Financial Results and Increases Regular Quarterly Dividend

CALGARY, Alberta, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pulse Seismic Inc. (TSX:PSD) (OTCQX:PLSDF) (“Pulse” or the “Company”) is pleased to report its financial and operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements, accompanying notes and MD&A are being filed on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca) and will be available […]

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10 h. ago Quebec Precious Metals Announces Shareholder Approval of Arrangement with Fury Gold

MONTREAL and TORONTO, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fury Gold Mines Limited (TSX: FURY, NYSE American: FURY) (“Fury”) and Quebec Precious Metals Corporation (TSXV: QPM, FSE: YXEP) (“QPM”) are pleased to announce that, at the special meeting (the “Meeting”) of holders (“QPM Shareholders”) of common shares of QPM (the “QPM Shares”) held today, QPM […]

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11 h. ago Algoma Steel to Announce 2025 First Quarter Results April 29, 2025

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ontario, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Algoma Steel Group Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTL; TSX: ASTL) (“Algoma” or “the Company”), a leading Canadian producer of hot and cold rolled steel sheet and plate products, announced today that the Company will release its 2025 first quarter financial results after the market closes on Tuesday, […]

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11 h. ago UN gangster should forfeit cash and Rolex to B.C. government: Lawsuit

The director of civil forfeiture says $15,084.85, a Rolex watch, Cartier sunglasses and a Louis Vuitton bag should be handed over to the B.C. government as proceeds of crime.

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11 h. ago Brookfield Asset Management Announces Pricing of Inaugural Offering of Senior Notes

NEW YORK, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. (“BAM”) (NYSE: BAM, TSX: BAM) today announced the pricing of its inaugural public offering of senior notes. BAM has agreed to issue $750 million principal amount of senior notes due 2035 (the “notes”), which will bear interest at a rate of 5.795% per […]

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11 h. ago Sportradar Announces Preliminary First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Release of Full First Quarter Results and Earnings Call to Take Place on May 12, 2025 ST. GALLEN, Switzerland, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sportradar Group AG (NASDAQ: SRAD) (“Sportradar” or the “Company”), a leading global sports technology company focused on creating immersive experiences for sports fans and bettors today announced, in conjunction with […]

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12 h. ago Seeking emergency care for marijuana linked to ‘increased risk’ of dementia: Study

People who have sought emergency medical care for marijuana are more likely to develop dementia within five years of seeking attention, a new study found. The comprehensive study of more than 6 million people was published April 14 in the journal JAMA Neurology. Researchers out of Ottawa and Toronto found that 23% of individuals who […]

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12 h. ago Tentative Agreement Ratification Is a Bittersweet Win for CJS Workers after Province Terminates Service Agreement

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — Workers at Community Justice Society (CJS) have voted to accept their tentative agreement. While the gains made in this round of negotiations are being celebrated, the win is bittersweet: On April 7, workers received notice that the provincial government was terminating their service agreement with Community Justice Society. The organization was […]

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12 h. ago In Calgary courts: City man sentenced to 30 months for role in kidnapping, beating of woman connected to drug rip

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from April 22-25, 2025

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