CNW News Releases

May 03, 2024 12:15 ET
Top Five Cancer Types Dominate New US Cases as Biotech Sector Eyes $314B Market by 2032
USA News Group CommentaryIssued on behalf of Oncolytics Biotech Inc....
May 03, 2024 12:12 ET
Making the housing market fairer for renters and first-time home buyers
HAMILTON, ON, May 3, 2024 /CNW/ - One of the biggest pressures on people right now is housing. Young Canadians – particularly Millennials and Gen Z – are being priced out of their communities. Families are finding it difficult to get a good place to settle down. Rising rents and the high cost of buying a home are making it more difficult for younger generations to find a place to call their own. We need more homes in Canada, and we need to keep them affordable....
May 03, 2024 12:11 ET
Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization Trading Halt - STLR.WT
TORONTO, May 3, 2024 /CNW/ - The following issues have been halted by CIRO:...
May 03, 2024 12:00 ET
Crescent Point Announces 2024 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders Details
CALGARY, AB, May 3, 2024 /CNW/ - Crescent Point Energy Corp. ("Crescent Point" or the "Company") (TSX: CPG) and (NYSE: CPG) announces that its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders ("AGM") will be held on May 10, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. MT (12:00 p.m. ET)....
May 03, 2024 12:00 ET
Crescent Point Announces Q1 2024 Conference Call
CALGARY, AB, May 3, 2024 /CNW/ - Crescent Point Energy Corp. ("Crescent Point" or the "Company") (TSX: CPG) and (NYSE: CPG) plans to report its first quarter 2024 financial and operating results via press release prior to the opening of markets on Friday, May 10, 2024. Crescent Point's management will hold a conference call at 8:00 a.m. MT (10:00 a.m. ET) the same day to discuss the Company's results and outlook....
May 03, 2024 12:00 ET
Government of Canada supporting Indigenous-led partnership to create new business opportunities and jobs in Alberta's agriculture sector
$5 million contribution through PrairiesCan to support the construction of an Indigenous owned industrial hemp processing plant in Elk Point, Alberta...
May 03, 2024 11:45 ET
MEDIA ADVISORY - CANADIAN CANOE MUSEUM UNVEILS NEW LOCATION AT WATER'S EDGE
PETERBOROUGH, ON, May 3, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canadian Canoe Museum will be hosting an official grand opening ceremony to unveil its new museum and campus at its new location on Little Lake, Peterborough, ON....
May 03, 2024 11:30 ET
The CBSA launches an investigation into the alleged dumping of certain concrete reinforcing bar from Bulgaria, Thailand, and the United Arab Emirates
OTTAWA, ON, May 3, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is committed to protecting the Canadian economy and jobs by ensuring a fair playing field when faced with international competition. ...
May 03, 2024 11:13 ET
The Sporting Life 10K Will Host 20,000 in Toronto on Mother's Day, May 12, in Support of Campfire Circle
More than $1 million raised so far in support of Campfire Circle, a charity providing year-round programs for kids with cancer or serious illness and their families...
May 03, 2024 11:10 ET
Media Advisory - SSHRC Storytellers Challenge Showcase and announcement of winners to take place during Science Writers and Communicators of Canada conference
SASKATOON, SK, May 3, 2024 /CNW/ - Join the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) at the Science Writers and Communicators of Canada (SWCC) conference, for the annual SSHRC Storytellers Challenge showcase....
May 03, 2024 11:00 ET
Bonsai Founder Saad Siddiqui Transitions Leadership, Andrew Ladouceur Appointed Global CEO of Inspiration Commerce Group (ICG)
TORONTO, May 3, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, Inspiration Commerce Group announced a significant leadership transition as Saad Siddiqui, Bonsai's co-founder and CEO, steps back from his role after seven years of dedicated service. Andrew Ladouceur, Bonsai's longtime COO, has been appointed as the Global CEO of the newly formed Inspiration Commerce Group (ICG) and will serve on its board of directors....
May 03, 2024 11:00 ET
Governments of Canada, Saskatchewan and Prince Albert Grand Council announce funding to study implementation of Indigenous-led police services
PRINCE ALBERT, SK, May 3, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs; the Honourable Paul Merriman, Minister of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety; and Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte, of the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC), announced an investment of more than $1.4 million to support the implementation of effective and culturally appropriate police services for PAGC member communities....
May 03, 2024 11:00 ET
Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Toronto
TORONTO, May 3, 2024 /CNW/ - Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Toronto—Danforth;  Her Worship Olivia Chow, Mayor of the City of Toronto; Ogimaa-Kwe (Chief) Claire Sault, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation; and Jack Winberg, Chair of the Board of Directors of Waterfront Toronto....
May 03, 2024 10:57 ET
Toxic Drug Supply: The lived experience of those affected and a call to action
TORONTO, May 3, 2024 /CNW/ - The toxic drug crisis that is now killing an average of 10 Ontarians every day will be the focus of a media conference organized by the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) to close Nursing Week....
May 03, 2024 10:52 ET
CPP Investments Commits US$450 million to Ontic, a Provider of Specialized Parts and Repair Services for Established Aerospace Technologies
LONDON, May 3, 2024 /CNW/ - Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) today announced it has committed US$450 million to support the continued growth of Ontic. CVC Capital Partners (CVC), Ontic's current financial partner, will remain invested in the business....
May 03, 2024 10:48 ET
ALULA TO HOST INAUGURAL EDITIONS OF ARAB CUP FOR CAMEL RACING AND WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FOR INTERNATIONAL CAMEL ENDURANCE, STRENGTHENING ITS STATUS AS THE PREMIER HOME OF HERITAGE SPORTS
Camel sports enthusiasts, teams, and owners, from the across the region to travel to AlUla for the first edition of these new competitions, each featuring multi-million SAR prize poolsThe first Arab Camel Cup and first World Endurance Championship, held on 3rd May and 4th May respectively, will both feature a prestigious field of thoroughbred racing camelsALULA, Saudi Arabia, May 3, 2024 /CNW/ -- AlUla's growing reputation as the home of diverse and exciting heritage sports from across the region and beyond will be further cemented when the city hosts two of the sector's newest and most high...
May 03, 2024 10:38 ET
May 03, 2024 10:32 ET
Harvest Portfolios Group Inc. Opens the Market
TORONTO, May 3, 2024 /CNW/ - Michael Kovacs, Chief Executive Officer, Harvest ETFs, Harvest Portfolios Group Inc., and his team joined Keith Wu, Head, Exchange Traded Products, Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), to open the market and celebrate the launch of three new ETFs: the Harvest Balanced Income & Growth ETF (TSX: HBIG), the Harvest Balanced Income & Growth Enhanced ETF (TSX: HBIE), and the Harvest Industrial Leaders Income ETF (TSX: HIND)....
May 03, 2024 10:30 ET
ROYAL CANADIAN MINT REPORTS PROFITS AND PERFORMANCE FOR 2023
OTTAWA, ON, May 3, 2024 /CNW/ - The Royal Canadian Mint (the "Mint") is announcing its financial results for 2023. These results provide insights into the Mint's activities, the impacts of market fluctuations on its businesses and its expectations for the next 12 months....
May 03, 2024 10:30 ET
RUSSEL METALS ANNOUNCES 2024 ANNUAL MEETING VOTING RESULTS
TORONTO, May 3, 2024 /CNW/ - Russel Metals Inc. (TSX: RUS) announces voting results from its 2024 annual meeting of shareholders held on May 2, 2024.  A total of 34,731,229 common shares were represented at the meeting in person or by proxy, representing 57.56% of the 60,344,026 issued and outstanding common shares as of the record date on March 13, 2024....