Conestoga College Faces New Scrutiny Over Ex-President’s $3.8M Exit Deal
Conestoga College’s controversy is no longer just about its president, John Tibbits’ retirement payout. It is about whether a public college that rapidly scaled an international-student revenue model had the governance controls to manage the money, risk, and scrutiny that came with it. IRCC briefing material said Conestoga had more than 38,000 study permit holders […]
GM Cuts Up To 600 IT Jobs In Tech Reset, Bloomberg Reports
General Motors is not simply cutting technology jobs. It is deciding which technology work still deserves capital inside an automaker trying to defend profits after the industry’s EV investment cycle became harder to justify. Bloomberg reported that GM plans to cut 500 to 600 workers in its IT organization, citing people familiar with the matter. […]
Trump Proposes Gas Tax Break, Risking $3 Billion Monthly Loss to Treasury
President Donald Trump has put forward a plan to suspend the federal gas tax, currently set at 18.4 cents per gallon on gasoline and 24.4 cents per gallon on diesel, as a direct response to fuel costs that have surged over 50% since the Iran war began on February 28. With average gas prices hitting […]
The Real Test Of Trump’s Project Freedom Is Not Feasibility, It’s Durability
President Donald Trump’s possible revival of Project Freedom is putting the Strait of Hormuz back into focus, but the next test may be commercial rather than military: whether shipping markets are willing to treat the route as usable again. Because while a US escort can move a vessel, it cannot automatically restore normal shipping economics, […]
Modi Urges Indians to Halt Gold Purchases for a Year to Shield Forex Reserves
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a striking appeal on Sunday, urging Indians to refrain from buying gold jewelry for at least one year to safeguard the nation’s foreign exchange reserves. This call comes as India, the world’s second largest gold importer, grapples with a mounting import bill of $72 billion for the precious metal […]
Selkirk Copper Strikes New Lens Beneath Old Pit, Launches 50,000 Metre Phase 2 Program
Selkirk Copper Mines (TSXV: SCMI) has discovered a new mineralized zone at its Minto copper-gold-silver project and kicked off a Phase 2 drill program targeting up to 50,000 additional metres through 2026.
Orla Mining Posts Earnings Dip as Costs Climb
Orla Mining (TSX: OLA) delivered a softer first quarter relative to the fourth quarter, with lower production and higher unit costs partly offset by a stronger realized gold price. Net income came in at $75.4 million, or $0.22 per share, down from $79.2 million, or $0.23 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2025. Adjusted […]
Barrick Sees Q1 Performance Slip Versus Fourth Quarter
Barrick Mining (TSX: ABX) opened 2026 with another strong quarter, as a soaring gold price kept earnings and cash flow near the record levels set in the fourth quarter. The miner reported first quarter revenue of $5.22 billion, down 13% from $6.00 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025. Net earnings came in at $1.60 […]
UK Moves to Nationalize British Steel, Legislation Set for This Week
The UK government has unveiled plans to nationalize British Steel, marking the company’s return to public ownership for the first time since 1988. Announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer earlier today, the decision follows failed negotiations with the current owner, Chinese firm Jingye, and aims to safeguard a critical pillar of the nation’s economy and […]
Liberals Lead Among Young Canadians Even as Youth Unemployment Hits Near-Record Highs
Young Canadians are facing the worst job market outside a recession in decades — and backing the governing party by a 10-point margin. The Abacus Data federal poll conducted April 30 to May 5 shows the Liberals at 46% nationally, the Conservatives at 36%. Among Canadians aged 18 to 29, the Liberals lead 45% to […]