87 minutes ago Emulate Human Muscles, Transcend Human Capabilities: Wisson Robotics’ General

HONG KONG, Dec. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wisson Robotics, a global pioneer in general-purpose soft robotics, will debut at CES 2025 with its Pliabot® technology, a revolutionary commercial and universal soft robotics with human-like muscles and embodied AI, and innovative Pliabot® robots for aerial operations and EV automatic charging. Visit Wisson at Booth #8262, […]

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8 hours ago KINSELLA: Expect 2024’s political winners to keep winning in the new year

It was a horrible year for incumbents and political challengers are reaping the benefits

Politics

10 hours ago Three to See Edmonton Events: The Velveteins, free City Hall skate rental, Robert Eggers' Nosferatu

The Velveteins: Rainbow-bridging the crisp and soaring psychedelia of the ’60s and the crunchy indie rock explosion that kicked off the millennium, these local funboys put on the kind of show where you end up effortlessly smiling and happy. Now a decade in, singer Spencer Morphy once lived in a camper van on the beaches […]

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10 hours ago Three to See Edmonton Events: The Velveteins, free city hall skate rental, Robert Eggers' Nosferatu

The Velveteins: Rainbow-bridging the crisp and soaring psychedelia of the ’60s and the crunchy indie rock explosion that kicked off the millennium, these local funboys put on the kind of show where you end up effortlessly smiling and happy. Now a decade in, singer Spencer Morphy once lived in a camper van on the beaches […]

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10 hours ago 2024 SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS: A look back at the past year’s competitive action

WATCH BELOW: A look back at the some of the highlights in the world of sports in 2024. What do YOU think? Tweet and Facebook us! And don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. 

Sport

12 hours ago Is Boxing Day shopping still a thing in Metro Vancouver? The answer is

Are people lining up at Metro Vancouver retailers today, shopping online from the comforts of their couch or just ignoring it all?

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12 hours ago As a trying 2024 ends, Edmonton charities make last push for holiday donations

"It feels good that we're able to be kind of a support system for them, but at the same time, I wish that we didn't have to be. I wish that they had exactly what they needed to to operate"

Society

13 hours ago GUNTER: Smith’s attendance at Trump inauguration not the travesty some say it is 

At a holiday event before Christmas, another guest commented on news that Alberta Premier Danielle Smith was making plans to attend the Canadian embassy’s party in Washington, D.C. to mark the inauguration of President-Elect Donald Trump on January 20. Since then, it has been announced that Alberta’s trade office in the U.S. capital has arranged […]

Politics

13 hours ago Gondek reflects on turbulent 2024 that included water main rupture, Green Line disruption and recall attempt

For all the lessons learned and challenges faced in a turbulent 2024, Gondek has decided to run for a second term as Calgary's mayor

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13 hours ago Calgary courts kept busy with a variety of cases during 2024, from orgies to a battle over Medical Assistance in Dying

A review of the city's high-profile cases from the past year

Events

14 hours ago Bitget to Merge BGB and BWB Tokens, Advancing a Unified Onchain Ecosystem

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Dec. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has announced the merger of its native tokens, Bitget Token (BGB) and Bitget Wallet Token (BWB). The move, driven by strong community demand, aims to unify the two tokens into a single ecosystem token, BGB, which will serve as […]

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14 hours ago The best movies of 2024: ‘Blitz,’ ‘All We Imagine As Light,’ ‘Anora,’ ‘Dune 2’ and more

As much as theatres are humming right now, with “Wicked” and “Moana 2” bringing moviegoers by the droves, it’s been a fairly bruising movie year. In between the blockbusters, though, the challenge of not just capturing the attention of audiences but of simply getting to the screen feels more perilous than ever. The year was marked […]

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15 hours ago More than 10,000 migrants died this year trying to reach Spain by sea: Report

Spain’s interior ministry says more than 57, 700 migrants reached Spain by boat until Dec. 15 this year, a roughly 12 per cent increase from the same period last year.

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15 hours ago Westland Floral Purchases Mullen Class 3 EV Trucks for Southern California Landscaping Fleet

Westland’s Class 3 service body upfits completed by Phenix Truck Bodies & Van Equipment. Vehicle order fulfilled by Pritchard and includes California HVIP incentives approval on vehicles purchased. BREA, Calif., Dec. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via InvestorWire – Mullen Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN) (“Mullen” or the “Company”), an electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer announces a Class […]

Transport

15 hours ago The stars of 2024: Locals who had a very good year in arts and entertainment

Every year, the Calgary area produces a number of individuals who contribute to the arts in Calgary. This year was no exception, with an eclectic crew of Calgarians, Albertans and expats who accomplished great things in 2024. Anar Ali Who: Writer of CBC drama/political thriller Allegiance A Calgary and Red Deer expat, Anar Ali left […]

Culture

16 hours ago «Tellement cher»: une mère divise la toile en chargeant sa famille pour les repas de Noël

Une mère de famille britannique a divisé la toile en admettant qu’elle facturerait un montant par personne pour les repas des Fêtes.

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16 hours ago Un média palestinien affirme qu'une frappe israélienne a tué cinq de ses journalistes à Gaza

Une chaîne palestinienne affiliée au Jihad islamique a annoncé jeudi la mort de cinq de ses journalistes, tués lors d'une frappe israélienne.

Economics

16 hours ago In the eye of the beholder: Postmedia Calgary photographers' favourite images of 2024

As another year draws to a close, the visual journalists of Postmedia Calgary looked back and chose their most memorable shots of 2024. Jim Wells Each year I’m always amazed by what takes place in Calgary. As photojournalists at Postmedia Calgary, we are on the front lines of what happens in Calgary and area — […]

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16 hours ago Braid: Nenshi's NDP takeover was 2024's most remarkable Alberta political story

On judgment day, June 22, Nenshi won 62,000 votes and 86 per cent of the ballots cast. That has to stand as the most outstanding Alberta political accomplishment of the year

Politics