4 h. ago Trump makes US copper mining a focus of his domestic minerals policy

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — President Donald Trump is taking a step toward granting the U.S. mining industry’s biggest wishes by singling out one metal as a focus of his domestic minerals policy: copper. From talk of acquiring Greenland and its vast mineral wealth to prodding Ukraine for minerals in exchange for help fending off Russia’s […]

Events

7 h. ago Ailing China Steel Sector Seized by Talk of ‘Supply Reform 2.0’

China’s billion-ton steel industry is edging toward its biggest shake-up in a decade, with speculation growing that Beijing will order plant closures in response to a construction slowdown at home and a wave of protectionism overseas.

Society

9 h. ago Pembina Pipeline announces stake in Alberta power plant that could supply data centre

CALGARY — Pembina Pipeline Corp. announced it’s investing in a proposed Edmonton-area natural gas power plant that could supply a massive data centre complex, as it reported a dip in quarterly earnings and a boost in pipeline volumes. It said Thursday it has entered into agreements for a 50 per cent stake in the Greenlight […]

Other

10 h. ago Budget 2025: Province ups contingency to deal with potential impacts of U.S. tariffs on farmers, ranchers

Tariffs would have 'uneven' impacts on the agriculture sector, according to Alberta government documents, with the potential for them to hit both cattle producers and crop farmers

Economics

10 h. ago Alberta Budget 2025: Province ups contingency to deal with potential impacts of U.S. tariffs on farmers, ranchers

Tariffs would have 'uneven' impacts on the agriculture sector, according to Alberta government documents, with the potential for them to hit both cattle producers and crop farmers

Economics

10 h. ago Algoma Steel to Announce Results for the Three and Nine Months Ended December 31, 2024 on March 12, 2025

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ontario, Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Algoma Steel Group Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTL; TSX: ASTL) (“Algoma” or “the Company”), a leading Canadian producer of hot and cold rolled steel sheet and plate products, announced today that the Company will release its financial results for the three and nine months ended December 31, […]

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11 h. ago Alberta Budget 2025: Housing market still a ‘bright spot,’ but looming Trump tariffs will significantly impact province

There’s just no escaping tariff talk in Alberta’s 2025 budget, but the government expects the province’s housing market to be a “bright spot” in the year ahead.  Finance Minister Nate Horner praised the work of Alberta homebuilders, saying they “performed better than every other jurisdiction,” which is helping improve Alberta’s housing supply.  “Alberta’s housing market […]

Economics

11 h. ago Russian cargo plane seized in Toronto could soon be owned by Canada

In June 2023, the federal government officially seized an aircraft that had been sitting on the tarmac at Toronto's Pearson International Airport since February 2022.

Transport

15 h. ago ‘I don’t see how that ever is going to be possible’: EV skepticism builds amid tariff threats, headwinds

The EV transition is considered one of the most difficult challenges for the auto sector, and has already presented stumbling blocks

Economics

18 h. ago Alberta budget day arrives amid talk of U.S. tariffs, possible tax cuts

Finance Minister Nate Horner says addressing affordability is a prime concern, but the uncertainty surrounding tariffs makes the budget more challenging.

Economics

18 h. ago Jimmy Kimmel talks Calgary and fluoride: 'What a giant screw

Some of the most pointed and entertaining commentary about President Donald Trump these days is coming from late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel. As one Postmedia colleague notes, it’s like he’s become the most effective opposition to the presidency and recent Trump decisions. With Kimmel’s television and online audiences swelling in size in the […]

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19 h. ago HardTech Investor Network Welcomes Two New Advisory Board Members to Strengthen Investment in Canada’s Hardtech Ecosystem

MARKHAM, Ontario — The HardTech Investor Network, a deep-tech focused investor network supporting Canadian pre-seed and seed-stage startups, is pleased to announce the appointment of Duncan Stewart and Ana Misra to its Advisory Board. Their extensive experience in investment and technology will be instrumental in driving innovation and expanding capital access within Canada’s deep-tech sector. […]

Other

19 h. ago B.C. court orders documents released to U.S. in criminal case against PacNet executives

PacNet had opposed the release of 521 boxes of seized records found at an office storage facility, arguing it went beyond the scope of what the U.S. had requested.

Events

19 h. ago Philippine authorities arrest more than 400 people in suspected cybercrime hub

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — More than 400 people, half of them from China, were arrested by Philippine authorities in a raid on a suspected online gambling and scam hub in a busy commercial district in the capital, officials said Thursday. The 401 detained included 207 Chinese and 132 Vietnamese nationals who were arrested in a […]

Events

20 h. ago ZenaTech’s ZenaDrone Advances IQ Square Drone to Manufacturing Stage for Outdoor Applications Including Inspections, Surveys, and the Fast

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), a technology company specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drones, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS and Quantum Computing solutions, announces that its subsidiary ZenaDrone has moved its first batch of IQ Square multifunction drones from prototype […]

Economics

22 h. ago Nissan, Seven & I Deal Fallout Leaves Japan Companies Vulnerable

It seemed like an extraordinary display of patriotism and unity: Japan’s biggest companies would come together to save their own, whether ailing carmaker Nissan Motor Co. or besieged convenience store giant Seven & i Holdings Co.

Economics

24 h. ago Aurora Mobile to Report Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results on March 13, 2025

SHENZHEN, China, Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aurora Mobile Limited (NASDAQ: JG) (“Aurora Mobile” or the “Company”), a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services in China, today announced that it will release its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 before the open of U.S. markets […]

Culture

29 h. ago Blackstone in Talks to Sell China Logistics Assets in Divestment

Blackstone Inc. is in advanced talks to sell three logistics projects in China to Ping An Insurance (Group) Co., according to people familiar with the matter, in a major exit from the business amid rising appetite among domestic investors.

Economics

30 h. ago China Solar Lobby Sees Fewer Installations After Record Year

China’s solar industry expects installations to drop in 2025 after an unprecedented surge in additions last year left power grids racing to keep up.

Sport

31 h. ago Oil Holds Near Yearly Low With US Tariffs and Supplies in Focus

Oil steadied near the lowest close this year, with tariff threats from US President Donald Trump and supply issues in focus.

Economics