2 h. ago Is pension splitting worth it for a retired couple making about $70,000 annually?

FP Answers: Couple in their 70s also wonders if their children will inherit their debt

Economics

7 h. ago The US has a single rare earths mine. Chinese export limits are energizing a push for more

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — America’s only rare earths mine heard from anxious companies soon after China responded to President Donald Trump’s tariffs this month by limiting exports of those minerals used for military applications and in many high-tech devices. “Based on the number of phone calls we’re receiving, the effects have been immediate,” said Matt […]

Economics

11 h. ago US Forest Service issues notice on contested land transfer for a major copper mine in Arizona

The U.S. Forest Service on Thursday provided notice that it will publish a final environmental review and draft decision on a transfer of land that would clear the way for a massive copper mining project in Arizona that has been fiercely contested by Native Americans who consider the area sacred. The federal agency was under […]

Politics

12 h. ago Yukon’s melting snow brings risk to site of last year’s mine disaster

WHITEHORSE — Crews in Yukon are working to prepare for an influx of extra water as snow melts at the site of last year’s disaster at the Eagle Gold mine. An update from the territorial government says the main risk as temperatures warm is that snow and ice melts faster than water can be treated […]

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13 h. ago Purpose Investments Clarifies that It Has Debuted One of the World’s First Solana ETFs with Staking Rewards Accruing Directly to the Fund – Continuing Its Leadership in Global Crypto Innovation

This press release clarifies certain aspects of a press release issued on April 16, 2025 TORONTO, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Purpose Investments Inc. (“Purpose”), the firm behind the world’s first spot Bitcoin ETF and spot Ether ETF, is expanding its digital asset suite with the launch of the Purpose Solana ETF (ticker: SOLL). SOLL is one of […]

Politics

16 h. ago Westhaven Files Technical Report in Support of Updated Preliminary Economic Assessment for the Shovelnose Gold Project, British Columbia

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Westhaven Gold Corp. (TSX-V:WHN) (“Westhaven”) announces that it has filed an independent technical report pursuant to National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”) supporting the Updated Preliminary Economic Assessment (the “Updated PEA”) for its 100% owned Shovelnose Gold Project, under the […]

Other

18 h. ago Justin Bieber reps address ‘assumptions’ about his alleged financial debt

Recently, there has been concern for the Canadian singer after his introspective, brooding posts on social media.

Economics

18 h. ago Mitel Receives Court Approval of its Restructuring Plan, Clearing the Path to Capitalize on the Hybrid Market Opportunity

Company is expected to emerge from the restructuring process within the current calendar quarter with significantly reduced debt, improved capital structure, and renewed strategic focus on hybrid communications SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Mitel Networks Corporation, (together with certain affiliates, “Mitel” or “the Company”), a global leader in business communications, today announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court […]

Economics

18 h. ago Field freshly painted for TSN, as part of 2025 CPL home opener for Cavalry FC

Good Friday season-debut at ATCO Field brings in national broadcast to help 'grow the game'

Culture

18 h. ago Liberty Energy Sees US Oil Activity Holding Firm With Prices Above $60

Liberty Energy Inc., one of the biggest US fracking companies, expects most producers to stick with their production plans as long as crude prices can hang on near current levels.

Economics

19 h. ago Forte Minerals Engages Trion Communications GmbH for European Investor Awareness

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Forte Minerals Corp. (“Forte” or the “Company”) (CSE: CUAU) (OTCQB: FOMNF) (Frankfurt: 2OA) is pleased to announce its engagement of Trion Communications GmbH (“Trion”) to provide investor relations and communication services in the German-speaking markets, effective April 1, 2025, in accordance with Canadian Securities Exchange (“CSE”) […]

Economics

20 h. ago Supreme Court of Canada clarifies treatment of student loan debt under bankruptcy law

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says a person must wait seven years after completely finishing their post-secondary studies before they may be released from student loan debt under the federal bankruptcy law. The top court’s decision comes today in the case of a woman who received government student loans in the course of […]

Economics

20 h. ago Critical Mineral Stocks Rally on Signs Trump Supports Sector

US critical minerals stocks have soared this week, getting a boost from signs that the Trump administration will favor a sector that’s become a flashpoint in the trade standoff between the US and China.

Economics

20 h. ago Ontario to table legislation that will speed up mine development

Ontario is set to table legislation that it says will speed up the development of mines.

Sport

21 h. ago Hudbay to Host Conference Call for First Quarter 2025 Results

TORONTO, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hudbay Minerals Inc. (“Hudbay” or the “Company”) (TSX, NYSE: HBM) senior management will host a conference call on Monday, May 12, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. ET to discuss the company’s first quarter 2025 results. First Quarter 2025 Results Conference Call and Webcast   Date: Monday, May 12, 2025 […]

Culture

23 h. ago Leviathan Gold commences first phase of trenching at the Foča Project, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Recent Induced Polarization survey results show a clear chargeable feature approximately 75-100 metres in width coincident with a prominent ENE-WSW trending system of faults, upslope from an area of very high-grade silver, lead and zinc in float samples. Target is believed to represent a conduit for underlying Mississippi Valley Type or SEDEX mineralization. Renewal of […]

Other

25 h. ago CIBC Innovation Banking Provides Funding to Traction Complete

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — CIBC Innovation Banking announced today that it has provided a debt financing facility to Vancouver-based Traction Complete. Traction Complete’s suite of Revenue Operations Data Management apps is designed to help organizations automate critical business processes to streamline sales, improve data quality, and optimize go-to-market strategies. Founded in 2019 when it spun […]

Other

27 h. ago Tariffs Risk Higher Costs at New US Nuclear Plant, Says Builder

US tariffs could drive up the costs for a planned nuclear power project in Michigan and result in higher electricity prices for consumers, says the South Korean firm building the plant.

Economics

27 h. ago BlackRock® Canada Announces April Cash Distributions for the iShares® ETFs

TORONTO, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited (“BlackRock Canada”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK), today announced the April 2025 cash distributions for the iShares ETFs listed on the TSX or Cboe Canada which pay on a monthly basis. Unitholders of record of the applicable iShares ETF […]

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28 h. ago Turkish Nickel Bull Plans $2 Billion M&A Spree to Rival China

Turkish billionaire Robert Yuksel Yildirim is on a $2 billion hunt for nickel mines, betting that the battery metal’s price will rebound and that the West will want those supplies to cut its reliance on China.

Economics