7 hours ago Investing in oil and gas still important, IEA deputy head tells Calgary crowd

CALGARY — Investments in oil and gas production are important and must continue in tandem with increased investment in renewable and clean technologies, the deputy head of the International Energy Agency said Tuesday. Mary Burce Warlick made the comments in Calgary, the corporate heart of Canada’s oil and gas sector, just a week after the […]

Economics

10 hours ago Damage to Sask. Party campaign office windows not caused by firearm: police

The Saskatchewan Party, in a release, had described the damage as bullet holes. But candidate Rahul Singh said it was up to police to determine

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10 hours ago B.C. teacher among three confirmed dead after torrential rainstorm over weekend

Police have also asked for the public's help locating a 59-year-old man who was last seen in an area beside the swollen Coquitlam River on Sunday afternoon

Economics

12 hours ago GREEN: Trudeau’s regulations threaten Ontario’s ability to meet electricity demand

A new report from Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator(IESO) suggests that electric vehicles and artificial intelligence facilities will drive a massive increase in demand for electricity in Ontario’s not-too-distant future. The IESO estimates that overall electricity demand will grow by a projected 75% by 2050, which is higher than the 60% increase previously forecasted. The […]

Politics

12 hours ago The history of Coffee Crisp and its origins in a Toronto chocolate factory

Canada is known for a lot of delicious treats – maple syrup, Beaver Tails, poutine and even, Coffee Crisp. But did you know that the crispy wafer chocolate combination was first produced in Toronto? One of the country's most beloved and iconic treats is a Canadian original since 1939, according to Nestlé Canada.For years, Canadians have indulged in the coffee-flavoured, chocolate-wafer combination, that is unique to the country.But its ancestry dates back years, having begun in the U.K. in the 1930s.The sweet taste of historyCoffee Crisp was first known as a chocolate bar named Rowntree's Wafer Crisp. It was then later introduced to Canadians as Biscrisp."In 1938, a coffee variation was added to the line of flavoured Biscrisps and eventually became known as Coffee...

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12 hours ago Toronto cleans up ‘criminal’ encampment in city park hours before citizens group demands its removal

A citizens group is demanding an encampment in Clarence Square Park be cleared after what it says have been two years of threatening and unsanitary conditions

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12 hours ago Disney+ increasing prices and here's how much more Canadians have to pay

Disney+ subscriptions are about to get more expensive in Canada.On Tuesday, the streaming giant began emailing users to notify them of incoming price hikes."We are updating our prices so we can keep bringing you brand new Originals, the latest block buster movies and most loved binge-worthy series," reads the email.Disney+ has also updated the pricing on its site.According to the streamer, the Standard plan will change from $11.99 to $12.99 a month and from $119.99 to $129.99 a year.The Disney+ Premium plan will go from $14.99 to $15.99 a month and from $149.99 to $159.99 a year.Both of these plans will see a monthly price hike of a dollar and a $10 increase annually.The only price that stays the same is the $7.99 Standard with Ads plan.The price increase will be implemented depending o...

Economics

12 hours ago La fronde libérale contre Justin Trudeau est exagérée, assurent des ministres

Une lettre critique du chef circulerait au sein du caucus, mais des élus remettent en cause son existence même.

Politics

13 hours ago Here's how Costco Canada membership scanners might actually make things better

The addition of membership scanners at Costco locations in Canada may make some shoppers feel that the company is being too strict with its verification rules.While reviews of the new system have been mixed, it turns out that it's not just about cracking down on memberships.Instead, it might be creating a smoother shopping experience for customers and workers.Scanners make for a better shopping experienceDuring the company's September earnings call, company CEO and president Ron Vachris revealed more details about why the scanners have been beneficial, saying that the system has been "very well received by its members."He shared that the scanners have been used in Costco stores in the U.K. over the past two years. The company began piloting the system in the U.S. and Canada this year."T...

Economics

14 hours ago Goldman, Investors Seek Collateral in Canada as Northvolt Nears Bailout

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and several other investors willing to provide a bridge loan to Northvolt AB are seeking shares in the embattled battery maker’s Canadian unit as collateral in return for their help.

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