89 m. ago Calgary students participate in election education initiative with Student Vote Canada

Students at Calgary's John G. Diefenbaker High School cast their ballots in a nationwide voting education initiative, learning about democracy and the process.

Politics

5 h. ago SNOBELEN: ‘Real Canadians’ should be ignoring America’s culture wars

You have to give U.S. President Donald Trump credit — he sure has made Canadians patriotic. This is an unexpected benefit of the frazzled American urge to simultaneously cut off the world and expand its borders. In plainer language, we will be ready to be the 51st state the day after hell freezes over, and […]

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5 h. ago 6.3 magnitude earthquake in the Pacific Ocean rattles Ecuador

QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — A strong 6.3 earthquake off Ecuador’s Pacific coast shook the northern part of the country Friday, with some initial reports of some damages to houses. No injuries were reported. The earthquake was centred in the Pacific Ocean 13 miles (20.9 kilometres) northeast of the city of Esmeraldas, and it had a […]

Culture

6 h. ago Winnipeggers urged to take part in giveaway, compost and yard waste initiatives

With spring weather here to stay, Winnipeg says it's encouraging residents to 'think sustainably' by participating in the upcoming spring giveaway weekend and compost initiative,

Culture

7 h. ago Hudson’s Bay is liquidating all of its stores. Here’s what you need to know

Hudson’s Bay has begun liquidating all of its stores after the company filed for creditor protection in March. Here’s how the process is unfolding so far: Which stores are part of the liquidation? All of them. Initially, Hudson’s Bay was liquidating all but six of the 80 locations it has under its Hudson’s Bay banner, […]

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7 h. ago U.S. dollar poised for worst first 100 days of presidency since Nixon

Trump’s policy initiatives have also increased the risk of a U.S. recession combined with re-accelerating inflation

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9 h. ago Greenheart Gold Announces Filing of Annual Financial Statements and Provides a Corporate Update

LONGUEUIL, Québec, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Greenheart Gold Inc. (TSXV: GHRT; OTCQB: GHRTF) (the “Company” or “Greenheart Gold”) is pleased to announce that it has filed its annual financial statements and management discussion and analysis for the initial period from April 19, 2024 to December 31, 2024 (the “Annual Filings”). The Annual Filings […]

Culture

10 h. ago Outrageously colourful cluster of towers will be unlike anything else in Toronto

Ambitious plans surfaced in April for a proposal to redevelop a tract of City of Toronto-owned lands at a major transit hub with a multi-tower residential community that would look like nothing else in town.The sprawling site at 2444 Eglinton Avenue East, a commuter parking lot just north of Kennedy GO and TTC station and adjacent auto body shop, is set to be redeveloped with three new residential towers.But unlike the monotonous blue-grey glass Toronto residents are used to, these towers would feature wildly colourful designs from Vancouver-based Henriquez Partners Architects.The City's real estate asset management agency, CreateTO, has long planned to leverage this and other sites adjacent to transit, launching the Housing Now initiative in 2019 to activate underutilized City lands and work with private developers to get affordable housing built.CreateTO announced in January 2024 that Civic Developments, Windmill Developments, and the Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto...

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10 h. ago Who’s really on the side of workers? United Steelworkers union releases federal party comparisons ahead of election

TORONTO, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the federal election campaign unfolds, the United Steelworkers union (USW) is urging voters to ask a simple but critical question: Who’s really on the side of workers? To help answer that question, the USW has released a detailed comparison showing how federal political parties measure up on nine […]

Politics

11 h. ago IMF Gives Initial Nod to Sri Lanka for $344 Million Loan Tranche

The International Monetary Fund reached a staff level agreement with Sri Lanka, paving the way toward unlocking the next tranche of funds under an existing $3 billion loan program.

Economics

12 h. ago NEO Battery Materials Appoints Kenneth Hoffman, Distinguished Battery Industry Leader and Former McKinsey’s Global Head of Battery Materials, as New Director

TORONTO, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NEO Battery Materials Ltd. (“NEO” or the “Company”) (TSXV: NBM) (OTC: NBMFF), a low-cost silicon anode materials developer that enables longer-running, rapid-charging lithium-ion batteries, as part of the Battery Board Transition Initiative, is highly pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Kenneth Hoffman, CFA, CIM, to its Board […]

Politics

13 h. ago Letters, April 25: Edmonton Oilers wasting Connor McDavid’s best years

Should the city keep parking pay stations? Vote in our daily poll! For 10 years, you have had the greatest player in the League since Gretzky. A Generational Player. You tried to build a great team around him. But there has been one problem the whole time. You have ruined his career with the worst […]

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13 h. ago Schneider Electric Advances in Product Environmental Data Transparency

Enabling customers to make better informed sustainability and business decisions. 14 environmental data attributes now covering 70 per cent of product turnover. MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has launched its Environmental Data Program. This initiative, which builds on the legacy Green Premium label, provides […]

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25 h. ago Finale de la 3e saison de «STAT»: des insurgés sèment le chaos à l’urgence de l’hôpital Saint

L’autrice Marie-Andrée Labbé nous révèle plus en détail certains de ses choix scénaristiques.

Sport

26 h. ago Toronto urged to hand contract for subway cars to Ontario company

Toronto is currently in the midst of an urgent procurement process to buy 55 desperately needed new cars to run on its Bloor-Danforth subway line.

Economics

29 h. ago Ontario Liberals call for urgent action to tackle ‘staggering’ measles outbreak

The latest data from Public Health Ontario shows the province has recorded 1,020 new measles since an outbreak began last October.

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30 h. ago Canada IPO Bankers Hail ‘Revolutionary’ New Fundraising Rule

Investment bankers are applauding steps taken by Canada’s securities regulators to make it easier to do initial public offerings, and to raise money afterwards.

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32 h. ago Sold (Bought): Renovated Port Moody suite has fenced yard and array of amenities

Condo sold for $787,000 after five days on the market

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33 h. ago You can get free stuff at Toronto IKEA locations by trading in old furniture

If you're hanging onto some old furniture, mirrors, or lamps, you'll be pleased to hear that you can trade in select items for an IKEA gift card this week in the Greater Toronto Area. That's right, when you bring in an eligible, gently-used piece of furniture to a participating IKEA location, you'll receive either a $25 gift card for small furniture items or a $50 gift card for large furniture items. "We believe that all furniture deserves a second chance, even furniture that isn't ours," IKEA Canada's website reads. The initiative, which takes place between April 25 to 26 as part of Earth month, is in partnership with Furniture Bank, a registered charity and social enterprise that redistributes gently-used furniture and housewares to families and individuals experiencing furniture poverty.     View this post on Instagram           A post shared by IKEA Ca...

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34 h. ago BYDFi Launches DOLO/USDT and INIT/USDT with a $10,000 Prize Pool

VICTORIA, Seychelles, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The global crypto exchange BYDFi announced the official listing of Dolomite and Initia tokens, now available for spot trading under the pairs DOLO/USDT and INIT/USDT. To celebrate the launch, BYDFi has introduced a $10,000 prize pool, giving all participants the opportunity to earn rewards by trading. $DOLO: […]

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