92 m. ago Gold Reserve Announces US$7.382 Billion Citgo Bid Recommendation

Decision represents a Significant Milestone in 15-year legal journey PEMBROKE, Bermuda — Gold Reserve Ltd. (TSX.V: GRZ) (OTCQX: GDRZF) announced today that its U.S. acquisition subsidiary, Dalinar Energy Corporation, is the Final Recommended Bidder for the purchase of shares of PDV Holding, Inc., the indirect parent company of CITGO Petroleum Corp. The selection of the […]

Economics

2 h. ago Temenos Recognized by TIME as One of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies

Temenos ranks #4 globally, highlighting leadership in ESG, cloud innovation, and sustainable banking technology GRAND-LANCY, Switzerland — Temenos (SIX: TEMN), a global leader in banking technology, has been ranked the 4th most sustainable company in the world by TIME magazine and Statista. Featured among 500 global sustainability leaders, Temenos is the highest-ranking Swiss company and […]

Economics

2 h. ago Dubai’s booming restaurant scene is feeling the heat of high costs and high failure rates

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — From suspended tables to underwater lounges, some 13,000 food and drink establishments in Dubai pull out all the stops to attract customers in one of the world’s most saturated dining markets. They cater to all tastes and budgets. Some spots ladle out inexpensive biryani while others offer dishes dusted […]

Economics

4 h. ago OCEU/CUPE 1750 Stands in Solidarity with UNIFOR Workers Locked Out at CN Tower

TORONTO — The Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE Local 1750), representing 3,600 striking WSIB frontline workers, reaffirms its strong support for UNIFOR Local 4271 members locked out at the CN Tower, owned by Canada Lands Company. Earlier this week, OCEU members demonstrated their solidarity by joining UNIFOR workers in Toronto to show collective strength in […]

Society

5 h. ago Man arrested in alleged romance scam of Sunshine Coast woman

Michael Paul Snow, 53, is accused of defrauding a woman of $110,000

Other

5 h. ago Edmonton Oilers with last ditch plan to aquire most valuable asset of all, insider says

The Edmonton Oilers have already done much this summer, signing star d-man Evan Bouchard, moving out Viktor Arvidsson and Evander Kane for cap space and signing forwards Andrew Mangianpane and Curtis Lazar. But they’re still in pursuit of that most valuable of all assets in the modern NHL, cap space. At least it’s the most […]

Other

6 h. ago Iran suspends cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog ‘until certain conditions are met’

Iran has limited IAEA inspections in the past as a pressure tactic in negotiating with the West -- though Tehran now denies any immediate plans to resume talks with the U.S.

Science

6 h. ago 7 missing after California fireworks warehouse explosion sets off blaze

ESPARTO, Calif. — Seven people were missing Wednesday following an explosion at a fireworks warehouse in rural Northern California that caused a massive fire that spread to farm fields and forced evacuations in the surrounding community, authorities said. Two people were injured and received medical care, Esparto Fire Chief Curtis Lawrence said at a news […]

Events

7 h. ago Athletes descend on Taber for 2025 Southern Alberta Summer Games

Thousands of athletes, coaches and attendees are gathering in Taber, Alta., for an annual event that brings communities together.

Other

8 h. ago Montréal est prête pour les Mondiaux de cyclisme sur route de 2026

L’Union cycliste internationale a pu le constater, mercredi, avec une reconnaissance d’une partie du parcours.

Sport

9 h. ago Stephen Avenue businesses threaten lawsuit against City of Calgary

Business owners along Stephen Avenue are threatening a lawsuit against the City of Calgary over a revitalization project, with fears it could lead to major business disruptions.

Economics

9 h. ago Victoria Uber drivers given union status by B.C. Labour Relations Board

UCFW Canada has been supporting ride-hailing drivers over working conditions and other issues since 2022

Transport

9 h. ago Man dies after diving into shallow water at Ipperwash Beach: OPP

Police say a 44-year-old man has died after diving from a vessel into shallow water at Ipperwash Beach on Lake Huron. Ontario Provincial Police say they responded to a call at about 6:20 p.m. on Sunday in the municipality of Lambton Shores and found an unresponsive individual on the beach. Police say the man was […]

Events

9 h. ago Opinion: Wildfires can start in many ways — but climate change supercharges them

Opinion: There’s an important distinction between how a wildfire starts and what allows it to spiral into an uncontrollable inferno

Events

9 h. ago Edmonton city council explores budget to tow vehicles during winter parking bans

The discussion about how to enforce parking bans is set to be discussed again in the future once city council resumes after a summer break.

Transport

9 h. ago Still no jeans, but Zayne Parekh grinding this summer, looking to make the Calgary Flames

'The more pressure I put on myself in the off-season, the better,' Parekh said

Other

10 h. ago Hamas open to ceasefire as Netanyahu says there’s no room for them in Gaza

CAIRO — Hamas and Israel staked out their positions Wednesday ahead of expected talks on a Washington-backed ceasefire proposal, with the militant group suggesting it was open to an agreement while the Israeli prime minister vowed that “there will be no Hamas” in postwar Gaza. Both sides stopped short of accepting the proposal announced Tuesday […]

Events

10 h. ago $50K reward offered in case of Kincardine woman missing for 37 years

Thirty-seven years after her disappearance, the Ontario government is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the location of Lois Hanna. Hanna — then 25 — was last seen on Sunday, July 3, 1988, at the Lucknow Homecoming Dance in Kincardine. She and her brothers had gone to elementary school there. A missing persons […]

Economics

10 h. ago After repeated denials, B.C. NDP admits to problems inside supportive housing

Vaughn Palmer: But despite a rising tide of concerns, the NDP is taking a go-slow approach to making changes

Other

10 h. ago Un juge américain suspend l’exclusion du droit d’asile des migrants entrés clandestinement

Donald Trump a érigé la lutte contre l’immigration clandestine en priorité absolue.

Society