41 m. ago ZenaTech Expands ZenaDrone Team by 35 Engineers and Technicians to Meet Drone Production Manufacturing Capacity

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 13, 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 today that its subsidiary ZenaDrone is expanding its team of drone engineers, technicians, and R&D engineers […]

Economics

60 m. ago Trump’s trade war looms over G7 foreign ministers meeting in Canada

A major foreign-policy summit is underway in Quebec Thursday, with the Liberals welcoming foreign ministers from the U.S., Europe and Japan.

Politics

90 m. ago GAME DAY: It’s a mini playoff as Florida Panthers, Maple Leafs start first of three

WHEN: Thursday, 7 p.m.   TV: TSN RADIO: Sportsnet 590     ODDS      Toronto –275, Florida +200        THE BUZZ     First of three games between now and April 8 between the current top two teams in the Atlantic Division … Home debut of two newest Leafs, defenceman Brandon Carlo and centre Scott Laughton … Florida will not […]

Culture

2 h. ago Majority of Canadians worried immigration levels ‘too high’ despite policy changes

Last year, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that annual immigration targets between 2025-2027 would be dropped from 500,000 to 395,000.

Politics

4 h. 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

7 h. ago Erdogan Tries to Leverage Turkey’s NATO Muscle as US Retreats

Turkey wants closer cooperation with Europe in return for security as the continent looks at ways to reduce reliance on Trump’s America.

Politics

7 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

10 h. ago Toshiba Releases Gate Driver IC for Automotive Brushed DC Motors that Will Contribute to Downsizing of Equipment

KAWASAKI, Japan — Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (“Toshiba”) has started mass production of ” TB9103FTG,” a gate driver IC[1] for automotive brushed DC motors, including the latch motors[2] and lock motors[3] of power backdoors and power slide doors, and the drive motors of power windows and power seats. Formerly manually adjusted parts of […]

Transport

12 h. ago New guidance lays out when B.C. doctors can and can’t use involuntary treatment

The new guidance is meant to inform healthcare providers on the circumstances under which the Mental Health Act can be used to obtain involuntary treatment for a patient.

Economics

12 h. ago LEAF NOTES: Extra scrutiny for Mitch Marner in Thursday homecoming

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. might have taken away Mitch Marner’s lead in Toronto contract headlines for a couple of days, but the Maple Leaf winger is sure to retain it now that he’s home.  Marner’s usual enthusiastic shouts were heard at the Ford Centre on Wednesday in the team’s first practice there in a couple of weeks, though […]

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12 h. ago Bill Gates’ Climate Group Lays Off US and Europe Policy Teams

Breakthrough Energy, the climate group funded by Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates, has laid off dozens of employees in the US and Europe as it pulls back from public policy advocacy work that was a cornerstone of its mission.

Society

12 h. ago Bloc opératoire de l’hôpital hors service: le maire de La Tuque s’impatiente

Le maire de La Tuque en a plus qu’assez de voir le bloc opératoire de l’hôpital hors service depuis novembre en raison d’un climat toxique.

Science

13 h. ago A breakdown of major EPA deregulatory moves around water, air, climate

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin on Wednesday announced nearly three dozen deregulatory moves that he said would spur the U.S. economy by rolling back rules that have unfairly burdened industry. Many of the moves would affect landmark regulations aimed at protecting clean air and water. Here’s a look at some of the 31 regulatory […]

Politics

13 h. ago Jasper recovery funds will be distributed by community groups

The Banff Canmore Community Foundation and Jasper Community Team Society announced on Tuesday that they are collaborating to oversee the distribution of donated funds to help with wildfire recovery in Jasper. Following the devastating wildfire that burned one-third of the townsite the community continues to face the rigors of rebuilding. With money flowing into the […]

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13 h. ago Trump vows to take back ’stolen’ wealth as tariffs on steel and aluminum imports go into effect

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump openly challenged U.S. allies on Wednesday by increasing tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25% as he vowed to take back wealth “stolen” by other countries, drawing quick retaliation from Europe and Canada. The Republican president’s use of tariffs to extract concessions from other nations points toward a […]

Economics

15 h. ago Joly compte aborder la question des tarifs au G7, une perspective que rejette Rubio

La réunion des ministres des Affaires étrangères se tient dans Charlevoix jusqu’à vendredi dans un climat tendu.

Politics

15 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

16 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

16 h. ago Les Canadiens n’auront pas besoin d’autorisation avant fin 2026 pour voyager en Europe

Une autorisation de voyage est par contre obligatoire depuis janvier pour se rendre au Royaume-Uni.

Economics

17 h. ago Senators, Blue Jackets, Rangers and Bruins lead an East wild

The Ottawa Senators last qualified for the playoffs in 2017, while the Columbus Blue Jackets have only won a round once in more than two decades of existence and none since before the pandemic. The New York Rangers were the top team in the NHL last season before making a run to the Eastern Conference […]

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