68 m. ago US Lawmakers Investigate Big Tech’s Role Pushing Up Power Bills

Three Democratic US senators opened an investigation into how data centers are driving up monthly consumer power bills by sending letters demanding answers to seven firms developing the facilities, including Alphabet Inc.’s Google, Microsoft Corp. and Amazon.com Inc.

Economics

71 m. ago Board of Metro Vancouver leadership in chaos as scrutiny continues

At an emergency meeting on Friday, board members were notified that Harji Varn, chief financial officer, had been suspended by CAO Jerry Dobrovolny.

Politics

92 m. ago Federal loans boost three regional manufacturers as Cami plant sits idle

FedDev Ontario, the federal economic development agency, is providing $5 million in loans to three area manufacturers.

Economics

1 hour ago Opinion: Edmonton deserves fair representation on the electoral map

Alberta will have a new electoral map for the next scheduled provincial election. This is important because it determines how Albertans will be represented in the legislature. The number of MLAs in the legislature will increase from 87 to 89 and provincial constituency boundaries will be redrawn. As Edmontonians, we are worried that the proposed […]

Other

2 h. ago UBC researchers discover way to reduce harsh chemicals in manufacturing rayon

Developed by associate professor Feng Jiang and doctoral student Huayu Liu, the new method uses microfibrillated cellulose to reduce solvent use by up to 70 per cent

Economics

3 h. ago Boyle Street Community Services’ King Thunderbird Centre officially opens

The facility features cultural spaces that focus on healing and cultural safety and has a community health space, which will provide numerous services for vulnerable Edmontonians.

Other

3 h. ago Halifax Water’s proposed increase amounts to ‘rate shock,’ regulatory board asks for adjustments

Halifax Water customers will have a rate hike next year but exactly how much is yet to be seen. The utility had asked for a 35.6 per cent increase over three months.

Sport

3 h. ago Levi's opening new store in Vancouver is part of bigger expansion in B.C.

American denim brand Levi's is back in the downtown core with its own store at Pacific Centre.

Culture

3 h. ago EU moves to ease 2035 ban on internal combustion cars as auto industry faces headwinds

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — European officials on Tuesday moved to ease their ban on sales of cars with internal combustion engines by 2035, responding to pressure from governments and automakers who argued that the industry needed more flexibility in finding ways to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide and help achieve EU climate goals. The proposal […]

Transport

4 h. ago Sharjah Achieves Outstanding Success in the UAE 54th Eid Al Etihad (Union Day) Celebrations

SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates — The 54th Eid Al Etihad (Union Day) celebrations in the Emirate of Sharjah showcased a successful model for a national event with a global cultural dimension. These celebrations extended beyond local boundaries to convey shared humanitarian messages while highlighting the UAE’s commitment to balancing its rich cultural heritage with ongoing […]

Culture

4 h. ago Deux nouveaux cas de rougeole liés à l’éclosion en cours au Québec

Cela porte le total à cinq cas liés à cette éclosion survenue dans un centre pédiatrique de Saint-Eustache.

Other

4 h. ago Flash freeze just the start at winter storm warning issued for Edmonton

Hazardous conditions expected across central Alberta as temperatures drop

Culture

4 h. ago Flash freeze just the start as winter storm warning issued for Edmonton

Hazardous conditions expected across central Alberta as temperatures drop

Culture

4 h. ago Bank of Canada wants to make stablecoins ‘good money,’ Macklem says

The central bank to work with Finance Canada to support the drafting of regulations next year

Other

4 h. ago Bank of Canada inflation target won’t change in 2026 mandate review: Macklem

Governor Tiff Macklem says the central bank will be sticking to its 2% inflation target

Economics

5 h. ago Cancer Drug Developers Secure Regulatory Clarity as FDA Reshapes Approval Standards

Issued on behalf of Oncolytics Biotech Inc. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Equity-Insider.com News Commentary – The FDA is moving to require just one clinical trial for new drug approvals, signaling a dramatic shift toward faster regulatory pathways that could accelerate oncology breakthroughs[1]. This momentum is already materializing, with five major […]

Sport

6 h. ago First Nordic and Mawson Complete Merger to Create a Leading Nordic

Group to rebrand as Goldsky Resources Corp. reflecting new management and board following completion of merger and C$80 million equity raise TORONTO, Dec. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Nordic Metals Corp. (TSX-V: FNM, FNSE: FNMC SDB, OTCQX: FNMCF, FRA: HEG0) (“First Nordic” or the “Company”) and Mawson Finland Limited (“Mawson”) (TSX-V: MFL, FRA: PM6) are […]

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6 h. ago Fantasy Football : neuf joueurs qui vous permettront de triompher

Chaque semaine, nous vous proposons des joueurs à ajouter à votre équipe via le ballottage pour votre pool de Fantasy Football.

Sport

7 h. ago Quand de fausses chansons générées par IA polluent les profils de vrais artistes

Des fraudeurs glissent de faux morceaux dans les catalogues d’artistes sur les plateformes de diffusion en continu.

Culture

7 h. ago What is quantum computing and can Canada remain a hotbed for the futuristic technology?

Canada has the biggest number of quantum companies per capita in the world, but the race to develop the technology is heating up

Politics