93 m. ago Canadian Forces pushing for sole source deal for U.S. weapons as Trump continues attacks on Canada

The Canadian military wants the government to buy a U.S.-built High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, according to defence industry officials.

Events

94 m. ago Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners secures CfD contract for onshore wind farm in Romania and welcomes the European Investment Bank as co

Following its successful participation in the November 2024 CfD auction, the Pestera II onshore wind project in Romania is now in the final stages prior to start of construction. COPENHAGEN, Denmark, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) announced that Radramo Power SRL, the company holding the rights to the ~400MW […]

Economics

4 h. ago Germany Readies to Finally Lead Europe, If Merz Can Pull It Off

Prospective chancellor’s legacy already hangs in the balance as spending push gets underway.

Economics

4 h. ago 'A crazy feeling': Dinos' Nate Petrone named U SPORTS Men's Basketball Player of the Year

VANCOUVER — On the eve of the U SPORTS Final 8 opener, University of Calgary Dinos fourth-year guard Nate Petrone has been named the U SPORTS Men’s Basketball Player of the Year. Petrone was presented with the Mike Moser Memorial Trophy Wednesday evening at the annual All-Canadian Award Ceremony in Vancouver, the site of both […]

Sport

4 h. ago Asian shares decline despite rebound on Wall St as investors await next steps in trade wars

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares were mostly lower on Thursday despite a rebound on Wall Street fueled by an encouraging update on U.S. consumer prices. U.S. futures fell and oil prices were little changed. Chinese markets slipped as investors watched for the next steps in President Donald Trump’s trade war. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index […]

Economics

5 h. ago Canucks 4, Flames 3 (SO): Quinn Hughes, Elias Pettersson lead the way in key win

The Canucks pulled into a tie with the Flames for the final wild-card spot with 71 points apiece, but Calgary has a game in hand.

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7 h. ago Lethbridge shelter expansion delayed, but community services growing

Construction delays have pushed the Lethbridge Shelter and Resource Centre expansion to the end of March, but local organizations continue to expand support services.

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10 h. ago Did you resell Taylor Swift tickets? You may need to pay tax on that

Over three nights in December, BC Place hosted 160,000 fans for the final dates of Taylor Swift’s record-shattering Eras Tour. Buying and selling tickets was a hot commodity.

Economics

11 h. ago INSIDE THE LEAFS: Did the Leafs make the right move asking Mitch Marner to waive his no

WATCH BELOW the latest episode of Inside The Leafs, Postmedia’s Rob Wong speaks with Toronto Sun Maple Leafs writers Terry Koshan and Lance Hornby about the Maple Leafs reportedly asking Mitch Marner to waive his no-trade clause in a potential deal for Carolina’s Mikko Rantanen and what they have thought about the new additions in […]

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11 h. ago BC NDP finalize support deal with Greens citing ‘shared priorities’

B.C.'s NDP government and the BC Greens have signed an agreement that consolidates the New Democrats' hold on the provincial legislature where they have a one-seat majority.

Sport

12 h. ago Planet Green Metals Expands Land Position with Acquisition of 100% Interest of Claims Near Flagship Sheraton Property; Announces Concurrent Unit Offering

Vancouver, British Columbia, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Planet Green Metals Inc. CSE: PGR (the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into two (2) option agreements with Kraken Gold Corporation (“Kraken”) and 2628860 Ontario Ltd. (“2628860”), respectively, to acquire a 100% undivided interest in a claims package located adjacent to the […]

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12 h. ago Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. Announces $5 Million Bought Deal Public Offering

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THE U.S. NEWSWIRE OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES BASE SHELF PROSPECTUS IS ACCESSIBLE AND PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT WILL BE ACCESSIBLE ON SEDAR+ WITHIN TWO BUSINESS DAYS BRISBANE, Australia, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (“GMG” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce that it has entered […]

Economics

12 h. ago It will be 20 degrees in Ontario this weekend but don't celebrate winter's end yet

It may feel as if spring has finally sprung in Toronto, but residents shouldn't let this week's mild conditions fool them, because there are still apparently a few colder days to come before the winter is over.The city has been graced with a few days of sunny skies and double-digit temperatures reminiscent of early patio season, and as of Wednesday afternoon, the short-term forecast shows even balmier weather is on the way this weekend, albeit peppered with rain.Unfortunately for those eager for the changing seasons, though, a chill will return soonafter.While The Weather Network (TWN) says thermometers will hit 16 C at the city's airport on both Saturday and Sunday — with other parts of the province potentially seeing temps as high as 20 C — those out and about are in for a swing of around 20 degrees within mere hours as things drop down to 0 C or colder.TWN is calling for a low of 0 C and a wind chill of -5 C overnight Sunday, and Environment and Climate Chan...

Culture

13 h. ago The one factor key to how the Toronto Raptors schedule travel on NBA road trips

The Toronto Raptors, like most NBA franchises, have always had a habit of having a strong attention to detail.Second-year coach Darko Rajakovic lines up well with that phenomenon, having garnered a reputation for his meticulous development plans for each and every player.Recently, the Raptors skipper joined the X&Os Chat podcast in his native Serbian, where he dove into many topics, including his journey into the NBA and how he deals with coaching young players.But perhaps the most interesting insight involved Rajakovic explaining how he prioritizes sleep when the team goes on road trips, including working with the team staff to ensure their travel schedule is as smooth as possible."Sleep is the cheapest and the best medication not only for professional athletes, but for every person. When you sleep well, you are in a better mood. It regulates body chemistry and proper nutrition throughout the day… you don't change your patterns," Rajakovic said on the show."Tru...

Transport

13 h. ago ECN Capital Announces C$75 Million Bought Deal Offering of 6.50% Listed Convertible Senior Unsecured Debentures

Not for distribution to the U.S. Newswire Services or Dissemination in the United States Base shelf prospectus is accessible, and prospectus supplement will be accessible within two business days, on SEDAR+ TORONTO, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ECN Capital Corp. (TSX: ECN) (“ECN Capital” or the “Company”) today announced that it has entered into […]

Economics

14 h. ago Why are Pakistani militants getting bolder, hijacking trains and taking hostages?

Separatist group seeks autonomy from Islamabad and a greater share of natural resources that the province abounds in

Events

15 h. ago Calian Plans to Step Up its Share Repurchases with Block Trades

(All amounts in release are in Canadian dollars) OTTAWA, Ontario, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Calian® Group Ltd. (TSX:CGY), a diverse products and services company providing innovative healthcare, communications, learning and cybersecurity solutions, today announced it plans to step up its share repurchases by utilizing block trades in accordance with its Normal Course Issuer […]

Economics

15 h. ago Mexico Holds Off Tariff Retaliation as Sheinbaum Bets on US Deal

Mexico is delaying its response to US tariffs on steel and aluminum imports as President Claudia Sheinbaum avoids retaliation while both countries negotiate to avert levies on a wide range of products and services.

Economics

16 h. ago University of Toronto lands among Ivy League schools near top of world rankings

The University of Toronto has yet again placed highly on a ranking that measures higher education institutions around the globe, coming right after such renowned Ivy League schools as Princeton and Columbia.The QS World University Rankings for 2025, just released Wednesday, assessed nearly 2,000 schools across 100 countries, comparing what each offers based on factors like breadth and depth of research, general academic reputation, and a special "h-index," which quantifies a school's productivity and impact based on how often work that comes out of it is cited by peers.Each institution was rated in each of 46 subject areas based on these benchmarks.While the predictable cream of the crop dominated the best spots on the lists — with Harvard, Oxford, Stanford and the like regularly comprising the first few spots across fields — U of T fared surprisingly well next to these prestigious names.The institution was graded best for its Life Sciences & Medicine ...

Society

16 h. ago Life Sciences Investor Forum Agenda Announced for March 13th

Company Executives Share Vision and Answer Questions Live at VirtualInvestorConferences.com NEW YORK, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Virtual Investor Conferences, the leading proprietary investor conference series announced the agenda for the Life Sciences Investor Forum March 13th. This event is co-hosted by Zacks Small Cap Research. Individual investors, institutional investors, advisors, and analysts are […]

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