South Korea’s exports lost growth momentum in February as demand for semiconductors weakened and officials scrambled to engage the US in hopes of averting a hit from Donald Trump’s tariff campaign.

Economics

Metro Vancouver Chair Mike Hurley said, "It'll be independent because it'll be based on best practices brought forward by the consultant who are experts in that field."

Politics

From health care to education, Lethbridge's mayor and business leaders are looking into the effects the 2025 provincial budget will have on the city.

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia — EverGen Infrastructure Corp. (“EverGen” or the “Company”) (TSXV: EVGN) (OTCQX: EVGIF), announces operational updates at its Pacific Coast Renewables (“PCR”), and Prairie Sky Organics facilities. Pacific Coast Renewables Since acquiring the facility in 2021, EverGen has invested in a series of environmental performance improvements to meet the highest regulatory standards and […]

Economics

Bike lanes have proven to be an extremely divisive topic in Ontario, especially in Toronto, where Premier Doug Ford is going as far as removing select cycle tracks to convert lanes back to mixed-use traffic, reversing multiple years and millions of dollars of worth of construction work led by the City.As various groups continue to express strong support for or oppposition against Ford's plans, one group of 40-odd businesses is taking their dissent with the infrastructure type to a new level, launching a lawsuit against the City over its ever-growing cycling network.But, a few days after the legal action became public, there is already some backlash from members of the community.A statement of claim filed with the Superior Court of Justice on February 21 alleges that the City and its transportation manager "manipulated the public consultation process to minimize opposition and exaggerate support" for new bike lanes along Bloor Street West, and ...

Economics

Just a day after its release, the Alberta Federation of Agriculture (AFA) says its initial read of the Alberta government’s financial road map for the year to come shows promise in some areas for the industry, but still leaves some questions. “We are going to want to always see more for the producer groups and […]

Society

Sohi spoke to Global News about the funding one day after the Alberta government pledged to spend $106 million over three years for downtown revitalization near Rogers Place.

Economics

The Senators may also have centres Josh Norris and Shane Pinto back from injuries, but defenceman Nick Jensen left practice early on Friday.

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CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global Uranium Corp. (CSE: GURN | OTC: GURFF | FRA: Q3J) (the “Company“) is pleased to announce, further to its news release on November 7th, 2024, December 17th, 2024, and January 10th, 2025, that it has further extended the term of its engagement of Euro Digital Media […]

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Two-time reigning Indianapolis 500 winner champion Josef Newgarden has signed with Klutch Sports Group, the Rich Paul-founded management agency that also represents LeBron James, Darius Garland, Anthony Davis, Draymond Green and USC star JuJu Watkins. Newgarden, a two-time IndyCar Series champion, is the first racing driver to sign with Klutch […]

Sport

The US plans to reinstate import licenses for Dutch egg products as the Trump administration works to ease a shortage that’s seen prices for a dozen soar to a record.

Economics

Doug Ford won a third straight election to lead Ontario, as voters in Canada’s manufacturing heartland opted for a familiar face to steer an economy that’s under threat from US President Donald Trump’s trade policy.

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he expects the US housing market to pick up steam after recent indicators came in below forecasts, and sees potential for inflation to return to the Federal Reserve’s 2% target “quickly.”

Economics

The estranged daughter of Elon Musk is clapping back at her dad and U.S. President Donald Trump's administration for its "Canada as the 51st state" threats.Vivian Jenna Wilson is one of the children Musk had with his first wife, Canadian author Justine Wilson.As the convicted felon-turned-president continues to push what even some American citizens are calling "ridiculous rhetoric" of Canada becoming the 51st state, Canadians’ animosity towards members of Trump's administration grows ever stronger.Musk has felt the brunt of the hatred, with hundreds of thousands of Canadians signing a parliamentary e-petition calling for his Canadian citizenship to be revoked.The petition accuses Tesla's CEO and now senior advisor to Trump of "engaging in activities that go against the national interest of Canada."Elon Musk says Canada isn't real in response to demands his citizenship be revokedhttps://t.co/b5rQ5OHWKa— blogTO (@blogTO) February 25, 2025It cl...

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CALGARY — More than half of MEG Energy Corp.’s oil sales would be free from potential U.S. tariffs thanks to the diverse market access options it has lined up, a company executive says. The Calgary-based oilsands producer has the ability to access global markets via Canada’s West Coast through the Trans Mountain pipeline, as well […]

Economics

Doug Ford made his stand against Donald Trump's tariffs a cornerstone of his platform as he sought — and won — re-election as premier, and among other steps the province plans to take if and when the levies come into effect, it seems the Ontario leader is on board withone strategic piece of legislation.Tim Houston, Ford's Nova Scotian counterpart, has just floated The Free Trade and Mobility within Canada Act, a new set of trade-related regulations meant to help foster the Canadian economy after Trump slams all Canadian imports with 25 per cent duties next week.Under the rules, Nova Scotia will treat all goods from elsewhere in Canada as if they were produced locally, "eliminating any additional fees or testing requirements" that presently exist.Likewise, professionals accredited in other provinces will be treated as if they were licenced in Nova Scotia, "ensuring that businesses providing services can operate across provincial borders witho...

Economics

Eby says B.C. residents would soon start seeing more "Buy BC" advertisements, and the province has also launched a new website with a tool to help people buy local.

Economics

York Regional Police have laid 39 additional charges against two GTA men in Project Skyfall, a year-long investigation into home invasions, armed robberies and drug trafficking. Earlier, 17 people were charged with 83 collective offences, three firearms recovered and more than $14 million of illegal drugs seized. The continued investigation led to charges related to […]

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NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump’s executive order was clear: The Gulf of Mexico was out after hundreds of years. The Gulf of America was its name now. But The Associated Press decided to keep the original name for its style and also note that Trump changed it. Trump limited the global news outlet’s […]

Events

Contemporary Calgary unveiled its plans Friday morning to transform the Centennial Planetarium into an accessible community hub, with a new entrance pavilion, cafe, gift shop, a three-floor education and gallery wing that includes a roof-top event centre and park space with a sculpture garden. The existing building will also be renovated, specifically transforming the dome […]

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