8 h. ago Asian shares are mostly higher after Wall St breaks its winning streak

Shares were mostly higher early Tuesday in Asia after benchmarks fell on Wall Street, snapping a nine-day winning streak. Oil prices bounced back slightly from a 4-year low and U.S. stock futures slipped. A monthly survey measuring future activity in China’s services sector fell to its lowest level ever, excluding the pandemic, in a further […]

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14 h. ago Rite Aid returns to bankruptcy protection as it seeks to sell most assets

Rite Aid is again seeking bankruptcy protection as the struggling drugstore chain says it will try to sell substantially all of its assets. The company said Monday that its stores will remain open as it returns to Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. The company said it will work to ensure that customer prescriptions are transferred to […]

Economics

14 h. ago S&P/TSX composite down as oil falls, U.S. markets also end lower

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index closed down along with U.S. markets as trade worries and a drop in the oil price weighed. U.S. stocks were down after a nine-day streak of gains while crude prices fell to a four-year low Monday after the OPEC+ group of oil-producing nations said it plans to increase output. […]

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18 h. ago Alarms will blare across Canada this week for emergency alert system test

Don't be surprised if your phone suddenly goes off — Canada will be conducting its emergency alert system test nationwide this week.According to the website, Alert Ready was created to deliver "critical and potentially life-saving alerts to Canadians through television, radio, and LTE-connected and compatible wireless devices." Alerts can be issued for life-threatening situations such as tornadoes, fires, or AMBER alerts.A release states that the emergency alert test is also meant to increase public awareness about the system and to spark discussions about emergency preparedness.The system is scheduled to conduct a test on Wednesday, May 7, and will occur at the following times:Alberta — 1:55 p.m. MDTBritish Columbia — 1:55 p.m. PDTManitoba — 1:55 p.m. CDTNew Brunswick — 10:55 a.m. ADTNewfoundland & Labrador — 10:45 a.m. NDTNorthwest Territories — 9:55 a.m. MDTNova Scotia — 1:55 p.m. ADTNunavut &md...

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18 h. ago Edmonton Oilers play musical chairs with goalie starter's net just now

This in from Tony Brar of Oilers TV, news that Calvin Pickard is in the starter’s net for the Edmonton Oilers today as they prepare for Tuesday’s Game 1 vs the Las Vegas Golden Knights. Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch had Stuart Skinner in the starter’s net at Sunday’s practice. Knoblauch has said he’ll make his […]

Culture

19 h. ago US Stock Rally Cools as Fed Meeting Nears, Tariff Doubts Linger

US stocks fell Monday with the S&P 500 on track to snap its longest winning streak in two decades as mixed messages on trade policy clouded the market outlook.

Economics

20 h. ago U.S. market’s whiplash rally has momentum on its side and may have room to run

While continued good news is not a given, history shows stock rally may extend more than investors expect after recent plunges

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22 h. ago High Grade Gold Anomaly Extended at John Bull in Preparation for Drilling

HIGHLIGHTS Detailed mapping, soil sampling and rock chip sampling recently completed by Novo at the John Bull Gold Project follows previously reported outstanding results by TechGen Metals Limited (TechGen) (ASX: TG1)1. Novo soil sampling extended the known > 100 ppb Au anomaly to ~ 1.5 km strike with a peak soil result of 1.59 g/t […]

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23 h. ago U.S. company Sunoco signs deal to buy Parkland in agreement valued at US$9.1B

CALGARY — U.S. energy company Sunoco LP has signed an agreement to buy Parkland Corp. in a cash-and-stock deal valued at US$9.1 billion, including assumed debt. The deal comes as Calgary-based Parkland faces an attempt by Simpson Oil Ltd., its largest shareholder, to replace a majority of its board of directors. Parkland cancelled its annual […]

Economics

23 h. ago BioSig Enters into an LOI to Merge with Streamex Exchange Corp. Creating a Publicly Listed Real

Los Angeles, CA, May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BioSig Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: BSGM) (“BioSig” or the “Company”), a medical technology company is pleased to announce it has entered into a Letter of Intent (“LOI”) to enter into a proposed merger or other business combination (the “Merger”), with Streamex Exchange Corporation (“Streamex”) in an all-stock […]

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26 h. ago SMBs Sound the Alarm: 85% of Small Business Owners Fear Recession

National study by LegalShield reveals 85% of small business owners are anxious about tariff impact Company’s internal data shows uptick in SMB collections, billing disputes and bankruptcy inquiries at levels not seen since 2020 ADA, Okla. — Small business owners across America are increasingly concerned about economic uncertainty and the impact of potential tariffs, according […]

Economics

36 h. ago Experts see hopeful signs as Carney prepares to talk trade with Trump

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney will be watched closely by Canadians infuriated by Donald Trump — and by an anxious business community looking for tariff relief — when he meets with the U.S. president Tuesday in Washington. After months of Trump’s annexation threats, the newly elected prime minister will be tasked with a delicate […]

Economics

38 h. ago Maple Leafs’ Matthews on eve of second round: ‘We’re ready to go’

Let the second-round games begin. After a day off, an optional practice and a full practice, the Maple Leafs are eager for the opening faceoff of Game 1 against the Florida Panthers on Monday night at Scotiabank Arena. “We’re prepared, we’re ready to go,” Leafs captain Auston Matthews said on Sunday. “There’s a lot of […]

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40 h. ago PARKER: It’s a continuing struggle to make government efficient

Steve Jobs co-founded Apple when he was 21 years old. Nine years later, at age 30, he was purged and fired from the company he founded and built by the professional management he helped recruit. Eleven years later, after that management brought the firm to the edge of bankruptcy, Jobs returned to the helm and […]

Politics

42 h. ago The Edmonton Oilers appear set to dance with the one that brought them ahead of Vegas series

As the preparations continue for the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the Edmonton Oilers, it at least appears as if Head Coach Kris Knoblauch will not screw with a good thing. As evidence of that, the Edmonton Oilers went with these lines and pairings at practice Sunday morning… Edmonton Oilers Lines and […]

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46 h. ago As Carney prepares to talk trade with Trump, experts call for a united front

Prime Minister Mark Carney will be watched closely by Canadians infuriated by Donald Trump — and by an anxious business community looking for tariff relief.

Economics

61 h. ago À VOIR: un jeune joueur des Sharks coupé par un patin lors d’un match préparatoire du Mondial

William Eklund vient probablement d’avoir la peur de sa vie.

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69 h. ago Anthony Gismondi: 10 wines B.C. restaurateurs should stock to give customers a break

These wines should be stocked for summer to give customers a break.

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3 d. ago Opinion: City engagement with citizens needs complete overhaul

This time last year, the city was gripped by the longest-ever public hearing in city council’s history. More than 700 Calgarians spoke on the blanket rezoning policy proposal. Following its approval by council, city administration is implementing it by preparing amendments to the existing land-use bylaw. Proposed changes include consolidating dwelling type categories and enabling more […]

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3 d. ago Saskatchewan Rush prepare to kick off NLL semifinals on the road in Halifax

NLL semi-finals have arrived for the first time since 2018 for the Saskatchewan Rush, getting set to battle the Halifax Thunderbirds for a spot in the league championship series.

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