1 hour ago First West hires 26 student interns across Canada despite high youth unemployment

LANGLEY, B.C., May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — B.C.-based financial institution First West Credit Union has announced today its continued commitment to local communities by providing young Canadians with employment opportunities.  Twenty-six post-secondary students seeking to gain experience in business, finance, human resources and technology have been placed in paid summer positions across First West, […]

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1 hour ago Can watching NHL playoffs give you a heart attack? What the science says

As the NHL playoffs heat up and three Canadian teams chase the Stanley Cup, fans across the country are riding an emotional roller-coaster.

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2 h. ago Canada Banks Keep Climate Pledges as Rival RBC Drops Targets

Royal Bank of Canada’s decision to drop its sustainable finance commitment has sparked speculation that other major Canadian players could quietly walk away from their own goals on climate-related lending, underwriting and advisory work.

Society

2 h. ago Pittsburgh Pirates suspend employee who whipped fan with belt in ballpark fight

The Pittsburgh Pirates suspended a game day employee for “entirely unacceptable” behavior during a postgame fight with a fan, the team announced Tuesday. The altercation, which was captured on video, occurred “as the final few fans were exiting the ballpark” after Sunday’s 4-0 loss to the San Diego Padres at PNC Park. A bystander’s video […]

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2 h. ago More than flowers: This year's Tulip Festival will shower Ottawa with photo ops, fireworks and free movie screenings

The 2025 Canadian Tulip Festival runs May 9 to 19 with 300,000 tulips across 26 gardens and a few surprises.

Events

3 h. ago Canadian airlines keep scrapping flights to U.S. as demand plummets

The tariff troubles between Canada and the U.S. have forced residents on both sides of the border to reconsider their travel plans, so much so that airlines are now adjusting flight schedules to match the sudden dip in demand for trips between the two nations.Given the current politics, nearly one million fewer Canucks crossed into the States this March compared to the same month last year, many of them feeling "betrayed" by President Donald Trump and our neighbours to the south.Hubs in popular sun destinations, like Palm Beach International Airport and Orlando International Airport in Florida, have been hit particularly hard, seeing double-digit decreases in incoming seat capacity.As homegrown carriers look to match their offerings to the current landscape ahead of what is usually the busiest season for U.S. travel, some are reducing the frequency of certain routes, or even axing them complete...

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4 h. ago Celebrate iconic hair on Mother's Day weekend at free Toronto pop

Self-expression isn't a trend — it's a legacy. The healthy-hair experts at OGX® are celebrating Canadian women and their hair journeys with the Mane Moments Gallery pop-up in Toronto on May 10 and 11.  There have been some truly iconic hairstyles over the years, from bobs to blowouts and everything in between. After all, hair is never just hair — it's a means of expression for all walks of life, and it's estimated that the average woman changes her hairstyle 150 times in her lifetime. Kaboompics.com/PexelsAlong with displays of epic styles that have been rocked over the years, the pop-up gallery will also offer personalized hair consultations to help take your hair care routine to the next level, with the chance to receive full-sized OGX® products to enjoy at home, while supplies last. Healthier hair, to-goMane Moments Gallery will not only feature hairstyles of the past, but also spotlight the future o...

Culture

5 h. ago DAVIDsTEA Announces Date of Fourth Quarter and Year End Fiscal 2024 Earnings

MONTREAL, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DAVIDsTEA Inc. (TSX-Venture: DTEA) (“DAVIDsTEA” or the “Company”), a leading tea merchant in North America, announced today that its financial results for the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024 will be released before markets open on May 28, 2025. The Company will host a webcast same day at 8:30 […]

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5 h. ago Scotlynn Earns Canada’s Best Managed Companies Award for Strategic Growth and Innovation

VITTORIA, Ontario, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — For a second consecutive year, Scotlynn is named as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, reaffirming its leadership in innovation, strategic growth, and its people-first culture. The 2025 designation celebrates Scotlynn’s ongoing commitment to operational excellence and industry advancement across North America. The Canada’s Best Managed Companies […]

Economics

6 h. ago Ottawa looking for ways to mend tears in Canada’s social fabric, document shows

OTTAWA — Senior federal officials have been looking quietly for ways to bring together Canadians who don’t see eye to eye on the economy, immigration and social issues. With a general election looming, officials prepared to meet last November to brainstorm solutions to the problem of social fragmentation, according to an internal presentation drafted by […]

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7 h. ago Westwater Resources Receives Letter of Interest from US EXIM Bank for the Kellyton Graphite Plant

CENTENNIAL, Colo. — Westwater Resources, Inc. (NYSE American: WWR), an energy technology and battery-grade natural graphite company (“Westwater” or the “Company”), announced today that it has received a letter of interest from US EXIM Bank (“EXIM”) for its Kellyton Graphite Plant, under the “Make More in America Initiative” and the “China and Transformational Export Program.” […]

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8 h. ago Canadian Luxury Real Estate Strongholds Defy Trade War Turmoil

Montreal and Calgary resilient amidst national housing slowdown; Toronto’s ultra-luxury buyers defy market trends as Vancouver cools Toronto , May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 2025 First Quarter Highlights A fragile rebound in consumer confidence and real estate activity unravelled in the first quarter of 2025, as the escalating Canada–U.S. trade war and threats to […]

Economics

8 h. ago Canadian government ‘fact check’ dismisses Trump administration claims about border

The U.S. government's own figures 'do not support' Republican claims about the border, a report found.

Politics

9 h. ago Malfunctioning missiles purchased by Canadian Army for personnel in Latvia now fixed

DND refused to provide details about what caused the missiles to malfunction.

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11 h. ago China and Russia Put Stalled Gas Pipeline on Moscow Talks Agenda

Talks between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin this week will include negotiations around a much-delayed natural gas pipeline connecting the two economies, reviving discussions hampered for years by disagreements on the cost, route and urgency of the project.

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15 h. ago Competing for Rogers $1M Prize: Canada’s Got Talent Reveals the First Six Performers Heading to the Finale, May 13 on Citytv

– Starting now, Canadians have until 4 a.m. ET / 1 a.m. PT to vote two additional acts into the finale at www.Citytv.com/vote – – 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 here – […]

Economics

16 h. ago ZYUS Life Sciences Announces Closing of First Tranche of Unit Offering

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES SASKATOON, Saskatchewan — ZYUS Life Sciences Corporation (the “Company”) (TSX-V: ZYUS), a Canadian-based life sciences company focused on the development and commercialization of novel cannabinoid-based pharmaceutical drug candidates for pain management, is pleased to announce that it has now completed […]

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19 h. ago Letters to the Sun: Hudson's Bay should return Indigenous artifacts to First Nations

It is regrettable that a company over 300 years old and inextricably part of Canadian history has fallen on such hard times that it must file for bankruptcy and be liquidated. In a recent news broadcast, I learned that the bankruptcy judge has given permission for the liquidators to auction off the Bay’s collection of […]

Culture

19 h. ago Dream Industrial REIT Reports Strong Q1 2025 Financial Results

This press release contains forward-looking information that is based upon assumptions and is subject to risks and uncertainties as indicated in the cautionary note contained within this press release. All dollar amounts are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated. TORONTO — Dream Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust (DIR.UN-TSX) or (the “REIT” or “Trust” or “Dream […]

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19 h. ago Trump told Carney he’s looking forward to attending G7 meeting in Alberta

A senior Canadian official said that U.S. President Donald Trump told Prime Minister Mark Carney that he will be attending the upcoming G7 summit in Kananaskis, west of Calgary.

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