4 h. ago Curium Announces Approval of Generic DTPA – Kit for the Preparation of Technetium Tc 99m Pentetate Injection in the U.S.

ST. LOUIS, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Curium announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved its generic version of the Kit for the Preparation of Technetium Tc 99m Pentetate Injection, often referred to as DTPA (diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid). Technetium Tc 99m pentetate is a radioactive diagnostic most often used for lung ventilation […]

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5 h. ago Suspected U.S. airstrikes in Yemen kill at least 4 people, Houthi rebels say

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Suspected U.S. airstrikes battered rebel-controlled areas of Yemen into Wednesday, with the Houthis saying one strike killed at least four people near the Red Sea port city of Hodeida. The intense campaign of airstrikes under President Donald Trump, targeting the rebels over their attacks on shipping in Mideast waters stemming […]

Events

11 h. ago Vancouver Aquatic Centre rebuild to go ahead with smaller, 25

The aging facility is currently home to a 50-metre pool, and the prospect of replacing it with a smaller tank prompted an outpouring of anger from community and sports groups.

Other

13 h. ago MDA Space acquires Israeli digital satellite company SatixFy Communications

The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025, subject to closing conditions and regulatory approvals

Economics

15 h. ago B.C. facing future without consumer carbon tax for 1st time in 17 years

British Columbians are facing a future without a consumer carbon tax for the first time in 17 years, after the early-morning approval of a bill to end the long-standing policy. 

Economics

17 h. ago BRP selling aluminum boat maker Telwater to Yamaha Motor Co.

The sale is subject to certain customary closing conditions, including regulatory approval

Economics

17 h. ago NFL revises overtime rule and expands replay assist while ’tush push’ decision looms

While the future of the “tush push” still hasn’t been decided, NFL owners approved expanding replay assist and revising overtime rules, a person with knowledge of the voting told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the league meetings were ongoing. Regular-season overtime rules now will match the playoffs and […]

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19 h. ago edatanetworks Inc. Enhances Patent Portfolio in Voice for Community at USPTO

EDMONTON, Alberta — edatanetworks Inc. announced today the approval of patent 18/401,429 from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). This patent further enhances edatanetworks’ patent protection linking voice with loyalty. Patent 18/401,429 describes an ecosystem where consumers can use a voice assistant to discover local near-by businesses that care. These businesses commit to […]

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20 h. ago Sport notes: Julia Gosling; London Lightning; Petrolia Flyers

A collection of news and notes from across the Southwestern Ontario sports scene GOSLING ADDED: Londoner Julia Gosling has been added to Canada’s senior women’s national hockey team for the world championships scheduled for April 9-20 in Ceske Buejovice, Czechia. The London Devilettes grad will replace Toronto Sceptres teammate Hanna Miller, who was deemed ineligible […]

Sport

29 h. ago B.C. dismisses entire PHSA board as efficiency review of health authorities begins

B.C. Ministry of Health replaces PHSA board and appoints an interim CEO in a string of executive moves

Science

31 h. ago Oil Holds Hefty Advance With Trump Sanctions, Tariffs in Focus

Oil steadied after jumping on Monday as President Donald Trump suggested that the US may work to curtail crude shipments from Russia, the world’s third-largest producer and a major exporter.

Economics

31 h. ago Next major Gardiner Expressway disruption starting soon and will last over a year

Commuters can expect more Gardiner Expressway construction in Toronto starting in April, and it will be 13 months before the lane closures are cleared.The City of Toronto announced on Monday that it will begin the next stage of the Gardiner Expressway Strategic Rehabilitation Plan this month, carrying out "critical repair work" on five bridges along the artery.Construction crews will descend on a stretch of the westbound Gardiner Expressway between Park Lawn Road and Grand Avenue for the repair work starting next week, which will involve lane reductions lasting for approximately 13 months.Starting on Monday, April 7, westbound traffic on the Gardiner will be reduced from four lanes down to three.Work will temporarily pause from May to July 2026 as part of the City's traffic management strategy for the FIFA World Cup, and resume with an expected November 2026 completion date.Funding from the provincial government will cover the replacement of overpasses at Park Lawn Road and Mimico C...

Politics

32 h. ago Owner of sinking McBarge still yet to be found, Transport Canada says

In a statement to Global News, Transport Canada said it is trying to track down the owner of the vessel, which is sinking into the Fraser River in Maple Ridge.

Sport

33 h. ago Miller ineligible, replaced on Canada’s roster for women’s world hockey championship

CALGARY — Hannah Miller’s play earned her a spot on Canada’s roster for the women’s world hockey championship, but it couldn’t overcome International Ice Hockey Federation transfer rules. The 29-year-old forward from North Vancouver, B.C., was replaced Monday by Julie Gosling for the April 9-20 championship. Miller, who plays for the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s […]

Sport

36 h. ago AGAR: Carney’s handling of Chiang’s comments shows poor judgment

Does character matter?  Liberal leader Mark Carney has shown us that the answer is no, character does not matter when it comes to the inconvenience and possible seat loss of replacing a problematic candidate weeks before an election.  Mark Carney is keeping Paul Chiang as a candidate, calling this incident a “teachable moment.”  Chiang is […]

Transport

36 h. ago TRX Gold Reports Continuance into the Province of British Columbia

TORONTO, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TRX Gold Corporation (TSX: TRX) (NYSE American: TRX) (the “Company” or “TRX Gold”) is pleased to announce that further to the Company having received the necessary approval of its shareholders at the Company’s annual and special meeting of shareholders held on February 27, 2025, the Company has successfully […]

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36 h. ago B.C. ferry breaks down as commissioner announces 4 new vessels coming

The new vessels will replace the aging Queens of Alberni, New Westminster, Coquitlam, and Cowichan, which are the oldest major ships still in use.

Society

36 h. ago NASA’s newly returned astronauts say they would fly on Boeing’s Starliner capsule again

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA’s celebrity astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams said Monday that they hold themselves partly responsible for what went wrong on their space sprint-turned-marathon and would fly on Boeing’s Starliner again. SpaceX recently ferried the duo home after more than nine months at the International Space Station, filling in for […]

Science

37 h. ago B.C. Ferries approved for four new vessels to replace oldest ships in fleet

The independent commissioner approved the purchase of four diesel-battery hybrid ships but rejected a request for a fifth

Other

38 h. ago Liberals, NDP pitch housing promises as Conservatives eye energy corridor

Housing was at the forefront for the Liberals and NDP on Monday, while the Conservatives proposed creation of a pre-approved national energy corridor.

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