8 h. ago Western Financial Group CEO Grant Ostir Charts Bold Growth Strategy After 90 Days at the Helm

Customer-centric approach, product innovation, expert delivery, and journey-based teams to drive growth plans HIGH RIVER, Alberta, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Western Financial Group (“Western”) today announced that Chief Executive Officer Grant Ostir unveiled a transformative growth strategy following his first 90 days in the role. The plan aims to double the company’s customer […]

Culture

8 h. ago Danish PM heads to Greenland as Trump seeks control of Arctic territory

NUUK, Greenland — Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is traveling to Greenland on Wednesday for a three-day trip aimed at building the trust of Greenlandic officials at a time that the Trump administration is seeking control of the vast Arctic territory. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced plans for her visit after U.S. Vice President JD […]

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9 h. ago Huge segment of Canada's real estate market in major trouble due to U.S. tariffs

The forthcoming impacts of the Canada-U.S. trade war initiated by President Donald Trump's tariffs could put a real dent in Canada's industrial real estate market.According to a new report by CBRE, recent solid performances in this particular sub-sector of the commercial real estate market are now being overshadowed by the trade war."Many [local] markets cited the ongoing tariff and trade uncertainties as a major headwind that tempers the outlook for leasing demand over the next couple of quarters," reads the report.Moreover, for the commercial real estate market, "the impact of tariffs will be more directly felt by Canadian industrial markets."This is not entirely surprising, as Canadian federal and provincial governments are forecasting that the manufacturing, natural resource-export industries, transportation, logistics, and retail sectors will be the hardest hit.Such businesses, which account for very significant employment, are some of the largest users of major industrial spac...

Politics

12 h. ago Jamie Sarkonak: Liberals offended by Poilievre’s compassion for ‘biological clock’ problem

Liberal party outrage shows contempt for young couples hoping to have children

Other

15 h. ago Cornish Metals Increases Land Ownership at South Crofty Tin Project

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cornish Metals Inc. (AIM/TSX-V: CUSN) (“Cornish Metals” or the “Company”), a mineral exploration and development company focused on advancing its 100% owned and permitted South Crofty tin project in Cornwall, United Kingdom, is pleased to announce that it has purchased approximately 4.5 acres of land from […]

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15 h. ago Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc Issue of Securities Pursuant to Long Term Incentive Plan Awards and Issue of New Long Term Incentive Plan Awards

ST HELIER, Jersey, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc (“the Company” or “Caledonia”) (NYSE AMERICAN, AIM and VFEX: CMCL) announces that, pursuant to the vesting of awards made under the 2015 Omnibus Equity Incentive Compensation Plan of the Company (the “Plan”) and following the publication of financial results for the year ended […]

Events

21 h. ago NDP sees Edmonton as a ‘New Democrat’ city, aims to win more seats in Alberta’s capital

One political analyst says he believes the NDP "have a legitimate shot" at winning races in Edmonton Strathcona, Edmonton Centre and Edmonton Griesbach.

Economics

21 h. ago À VOIR : Bière à la main, Jacob Fowler encourage son ami au TD Garden

En attend d’être fixé sur son avenir dans le hockey, l’espoir du CH a profité de son mardi soir pour encourager son ancien coéquipier Ryan Leonard.

Other

22 h. ago California lawmakers reject bills aimed to ban trans athletes’ participation in girls sports

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California lawmakers won’t change state policies allowing transgender kids and teens to play on sports teams consistent with their gender identities amid heated nationwide debates over the participation of trans youth in athletics.  Democratic lawmakers on the state Assembly’s Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports and Tourism rejected two proposals by Republican lawmakers […]

Sport

22 h. ago Snowfall warning issued for Calgary and areas of the eastern Rocky Mountains

It's not an April Fools joke as a blast of winter weather takes aim at Calgary and a large area of western Alberta starting Tuesday evening and into Thursday morning.

Other

27 h. ago U.S. Senate set to vote on challenge to Trump’s justification for tariffs against Canada

Resolution aims to 'turn off' the Canadian emergency declared by the U.S. president

Economics

27 h. ago Après avoir perdu du poids grâce au médicament Mounjaro, Meghan Trainor s’avoue «découragée» des commentaires sur son physique

La chanteuse Meghan Trainor se dit «découragée» de voir son corps scruté depuis qu’elle a dévoilé sa silhouette amincie grâce au médicament Mounjaro.

Transport

28 h. ago À VOIR | MLB: il y a des choses plutôt bizarres au stade où jouent les Athletics

Disons que les joueurs devront s'accoutumer à jouer dans un stade de niveau AAA.

Other

31 h. ago B.C. ends its carbon tax on consumers after marathon debate in legislature

The NDP government fast-tracked legislation in an effort to kill off the tax on Monday, in time to coincide with today's demise of the federal version of the tax, but it was 1:30 a.m. before it finally passed its third reading in the legislature.

Economics

31 h. ago Les tarifs de Trump menacent la recherche en santé au Canada

De l’équipement essentiel à la recherche pourrait se voir imposer des droits de douane par le président américain.

Economics

36 h. ago Toronto servers at this restaurant get to choose how much you need to tip

As you take your last few bites of your meal and the bill arrives, you're suddenly faced with a familiar dilemma — should you tip 15, 18, 20 per cent, or maybe even more? You might find yourself reflecting on your waiter's service, the quality of the food, or how perfectly your steak was cooked.However, at this new Toronto restaurant, you can forget all that. Here, the servers do all the deciding for you.That's right, at Revoir le Calendrier, located in Toronto's Financial District, servers are given the power to decide exactly how much you need to tip. The restaurant, which officially opened its doors on Tuesday, is shaking up the traditional tipping concept with its revolutionary take, and some customers are still finding it difficult to wrap their heads around the idea.General Manager Alfred Pols tells blogTO that the restaurant's unique approach aims to reward both excellent service and customer etiquette."People are struggling financially more than ever. Food is expe...

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42 h. ago Guerre commerciale: pour y voir clair dans les tarifs de Donald Trump

Voici le portrait des tarifs déjà en vigueur et de ceux à venir... Jusqu’à ce que M. Trump change encore d’idée.

Economics

43 h. ago «C’est important de redonner»: une coiffeuse offre des coupes de cheveux gratuites à des enfants

Une coiffeuse de Trois-Rivières a offert des coupes de cheveux gratuites à des enfants démunis

Society

45 h. ago [PHOTOS] Voici les vedettes sur le tapis rouge du film «Ma mère, Dieu et Sylvie Vartan», le nouveau film de Ken Scott

La nouvelle comédie dramatique du cinéaste québécois Ken Scott prend l’affiche vendredi

Culture

47 h. ago Suspense et explosions : Voici ce qu’on sait de la nouvelle série «Dernière seconde»

Un contre-la-montre haletant, qui ne lésine pas sur les effets spéciaux, et les véritables explosions mises en scène pratiquement à chaque épisode.

Events