Shoppers Drug Mart Gets Caught Trying to Hire A ‘Volunteer’
A Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacy in downtown Toronto was caught appearing to try to hire a volunteer — i.e. get free labor — through a now-deleted job listing. The listing, posted on LinkedIn by pharmacist-owner Emil Harba, outlined duties such as assisting customers, restocking shelves, and organizing inventory, all without compensation. Loblaw (TSE: L), Shoppers […]
Tesla to Face Class-Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Misrepresentation of Self-Driving Capabilities
A US judge on Wednesday allowed a proposed class-action lawsuit against Tesla (Nasdaq: TSLA) and its CEO, Elon Musk, to proceed. The lawsuit, filed by California resident Thomas LoSavio, alleges that the electric car maker misled consumers about the self-driving capabilities of its vehicles since 2016. LoSavio, who paid an extra $8,000 for the Full […]
Suspect in Slovakian PM Shooting Identified as Pro-Russian Sympathizer and Writer Juraj Cintula
An assassination attempt was made on Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico on Wednesday. The suspect, identified by local media as 71-year-old Juraj Cintula, is a resident of Levice, a self-described writer, and a founding member of the Rainbow Literary Club. Cintula, who has published three poetry collections and two novels, has been linked to the […]
Japan’s Housing Crisis: Not Enough People, Too Many Vacant Homes
On the opposite side of the world, the housing crisis isn’t about a shortage in supply but a shortage of people needing homes. Recent data released by Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications show that the country’s number of empty homes continues to rise. The survey reveals that vacancies have reached a staggering 8.99 […]
OTC Markets Group To Allow Trading Overnight
OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCMKTS: OTCM), a regulated financial market operator for US and global securities, has announced the launch of OTC Overnight, a new offering that will enable trading of OTC equity securities during extended hours. The service, expected to be available in the second quarter of this year, will allow investors to trade […]
‘Crypto King’ Aiden Pleterski Arrested on Fraud Charges in Ontario
Aiden Pleterski, the 25-year-old self-proclaimed “Crypto King” from Whitby, Ontario, has been arrested and charged with fraud over $5,000 and laundering the proceeds of crime. The arrest follows a 16-month investigation by Durham Regional Police, dubbed Project Swan, which began in July 2022 after numerous complaints from investors alleging an investment fraud involving Pleterski. According […]
Native American Group to Take Fight Against Arizona Copper Mine to US Supreme Court
A Native American group has declared their intent to escalate the battle against Rio Tinto’s proposed copper mine in Arizona to the highest judicial authority in the United States. This decision follows a setback from the San Francisco-based 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals, which declined to reconsider whether the US government’s land transfer to […]
Snowline Gold Set To Begin 25,000 Metre Drill Program
Snowline Gold (TSXV: SGD) is about to undertake its largest exploration program to date, announcing that it has begun mobilization for a 25,000 metre drill program at its flagship Rogue project in the Yukon. The campaign is set to see a total of five drilling rigs take part in the program, which will be broken […]
Sigma Lithium Posts Flat Revenue, Improved Costing In Q1
Sigma Lithium (TSXV: SGML) this morning reported its first quarter financial results, posting revenue of US$37.2 million for the period ended March 31, 2024. Revenue was flat on a quarter over quarter basis. Sigma managed to produce 54,168 tonnes of concentrate during the quarter, down from 59,938 tonnes in the fourth quarter, which the company […]
Benton Resources To Begin 3,000 Metre Drill Program, Plans For Program Expansion
Benton Resources (TSXV: BEX) is about to begin a new field exploration program at the Great Burnt project. The company has mobilized a crew for regional prospecting and soil sampling, while at the same time preparing for a new drill program to get underway. The new drill program is presently slated to be 3,000 metres […]