Canadian mining project suspended in Dominican Republic
The project reportedly sought to extract deposits of gold, copper and silver from a reserve of 1.1 million ounces
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Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Politics & Government
Vigil for missing and murdered Indigenous women taking place on Parliament Hill
Family and friends plan to hold press conference and commemorate lost loved ones on Red Dress Day
Louise Arbour will be Canada’s new governor general, replacing Mary Simon
Louise Arbour, who was born in Montreal, served as a Supreme Court justice from 1999 to 2004. Arbour, 79, is one of Canada’s most decorated jurists.
Louise Arbour named as Canada’s next governor general
Louise Arbour has been named as Canada’s next governor general, succeeding Mary Simon, who will complete her five-year term in July.
Police investigating bomb threats at 11 Toronto schools
A spokesperson confirmed the figure in an email to Global News Tuesday morning, roughly an hour after the force alerted the public to the incidents.
Business & Economy
Genetec urges stronger identity and credential governance for physical security systems as AI accelerates cyber risk
Genetec, a global leader in physical security software, calls for enhanced credential governance in physical security systems due to the rise of AI-driven cyber threats.
BrandPilot AI Selected by U.S. Telecommunications Provider for Advertising Optimization
BrandPilot AI, a performance marketing technology company, has been selected by a U.S.-based telecommunications provider for advertising optimization through its technology.
Infoblox Completes Axur Acquisition, Expands Preemptive Security to Stop External Threats at the Source
Combines Digital Risk Protection and Protective DNS to Detect, Disrupt and Block Threats Earlier in the Attack Lifecycle SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Infoblox, a leader in...
Portugal to Propose Energy Windfall Tax as War Raises Bills
Portugal plans to push ahead with a proposal to impose a windfall tax on energy companies to help cushion the fallout from spiraling costs for consumers and companies caused by the Iran war.
Sprott Inc. Declares First Quarter 2026 Dividend
Sprott Inc. announced a first quarter 2026 dividend of US$0.40 per common share, payable on June 3, 2026.