2 h. ago Electra Closes First Tranche of Oversubscribed Private Placement

TORONTO, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Electra Battery Materials Corporation (NASDAQ: ELBM; TSX-V: ELBM) (“Electra” or the “Company”) announces that it has closed the first tranche of its oversubscribed non-brokered private placement previously announced on March 24, 2025, raising aggregate gross proceeds of approximately US$3.08 million (the “Offering”). “We are pleased with the strong […]

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2 h. ago US electric vehicle industry is collateral damage in Trump’s escalating trade war

DETROIT (AP) — President Donald Trump’s tariff blitz has sent shock waves throughout every aspect of the global economy, including the auto sector, where multi-billion-dollar plans to electrify in the United States are especially at risk. Here’s what consumers should know about the impact of tariffs on electric vehicles. Where does EV adoption stand in […]

Economics

3 h. ago Inside Mark Carney’s weirdly dreary campaign, where the dullness is the point

Even in a warehouse full of battery-powered buses, Carney’s speech proved to be the furthest thing from electric

Transport

11 h. ago Ford owner wants buyback after recall on hybrid over battery fire risk

“I want Ford to buyback my vehicle so I can take the money I put down on it and go buy a reliable vehicle from somewhere else,” said Jason Turner.

Events

16 h. ago ASIRT investigating death of man who became unresponsive in Lethbridge Police vehicle

Man become unresponsive in police vehicle

Events

17 h. ago Manitoba premier says federal tariff retaliation is supported across the board

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says he and other provincial leaders are backing the federal government’s response to tariffs imposed by the United States. Kinew says there was broad consensus in a virtual meeting Thursday with Prime Minister Mark Carney after Carney said Canada will hit back with matching tariffs on vehicles imported from […]

Economics

17 h. ago MacDougall: If Trump shuts up, Conservatives have a shot at regaining edge

Unfortunately, he won't stay quiet. So Pierre Poilievre needs to stop reminding Canadians of the U.S. president.

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17 h. ago Pedestrian dead after vehicle collision on Coquihalla Highway near Merritt

All northbound traffic on Highway 5 was closed for several hours Thursday morning, but has since reopened.

Events

19 h. ago Convoy protest organizers Lich, Barber found guilty of mischief

Lich and Barber were key figures and organizers of the 2022 convoy protest that saw hundreds of vehicles and thousands of people occupy downtown Ottawa

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19 h. ago Ontario Premier Doug Ford to visit areas without electricity since ice storm

Premier Doug Ford said Thursday that he plans to visit some areas affected by prolonged power outages since a powerful ice storm hit central and northern Ontario over the weekend. More than 190,000 homes and businesses were still in the dark midday Thursday, a Hydro One outage map showed, after the storm caused severe damage […]

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20 h. ago Canada hits back with tariffs on U.S. vehicles as auto sector reels

Shuttering of Windsor plant brings reality of tariff war home

Economics

21 h. ago Stellantis temporarily halts production at 2 plants in Canada, Mexico as auto tariffs take effect

Automaker Stellantis is temporarily halting production at a plant in Canada and a plant in Mexico shortly after President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on imported vehicles. The move will result in the temporary layoff of 900 U.S. employees. Stellantis, which owns car brands like Jeep, Citroen and Ram, said Thursday it will be […]

Economics

21 h. ago BREAKING: Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will match U.S. auto tariffs

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will match U.S. President Donald Trump’s 25 per cent auto tariffs with a levy on vehicles imported from the United States. Carney says the tariffs will hit all vehicles that do not comply with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement and any non-Canadian content in compliant vehicles, but they will […]

Politics

21 h. ago Coupes dans les infrastructures: le garage Newton du RTC freiné par la CAQ

Le gouvernement exige «un pas de recul» dans le projet de 566 M$ pour les bus électriques, pour lequel plus de 100 M$ de dépenses ont été autorisées.

Economics

22 h. ago One person arrested in south Calgary after reckless driving in a stolen vehicle

One person has been arrested after driving a stolen vehicle around Calgary. Police were called to Macleod Trail at Canyon Meadows Drive SE, where it was reported that the offending vehicle was driving at high speeds and on the wrong side of the road while disobeying traffic signals. Police had to bring in a substantial […]

Transport

23 h. ago AirgainConnect® Fleet™ 5G Vehicle Gateway Certified on Verizon’s Ultra

Certification unlocks ultra-reliable 5G performance, low latency, and secure fleet connectivity on Verizon’s industry-leading network. SAN DIEGO — Airgain, Inc. (NASDAQ: AIRG), a leading provider of advanced wireless connectivity solutions that drive cutting-edge innovation in 5G technology, today announced that its next-generation AirgainConnect® Fleet™ 5G Vehicle Gateway (AC-Fleet™) has been certified for deployment on Verizon’s […]

Technology

25 h. ago Stellantis ferme son usine de Windsor qui produit la Dodge Charger électrique pour deux semaines en raison des tarifs douaniers

L’usine du groupe Stellantis pourrait subir d’autres conséquences dans un avenir rapproché.

Society

28 h. ago Samsung, Nike Among Collateral Damage as Trump Targets China+1

Companies globally have been quietly shifting production to avoid the tariffs President Donald Trump slapped on China during Trade War 1.0. Now, the president’s “Liberation Day” levies are skewering that strategy.

Events

36 h. ago Toddler found in vehicle driven by alleged drunk driver in Vancouver

Vancouver police said that around 3:15 a.m., they started to receive 911 calls that a car was driving erratically in the area of West 3rd Avenue and Stephens Street.

Transport

36 h. ago Travelling to the U.S.? Here's a guide to locking down phones and other devices

Worried about your electronics being checked when travelling into the United States? Here’s how to protect yourself.

Technology