25 m. ago ‘Open heart surgery’: Metrolinx interim CEO warns of upcoming subway construction disruption

In his speech to the Board of Trade, Metrolinx CEO Michael Lindsay said while progress might seem "incremental," transit projects are moving forward.

Culture

76 m. ago Liberty Announces Warrants to Commence Trading on March 31, 2025, Following Completion of $1.65 Unit Prospectus Offering with $2.05 Exercise Price Warrants to Trade under Symbol SCAN.WT

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES. VANCOUVER, British Columbia and WILMINGTON, Mass., March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Liberty Defense Holdings Ltd. (“Liberty” or the “Company”) (TSXV: SCAN, OTCQB: LDDFF, FRANKFURT: LD2A), a leading technology provider of AI-based next generation detection solutions for concealed weapons and threats, […]

Economics

76 m. ago Residential sector drives employment growth in PEI’s construction industry to 2034, with mostly balanced labour markets projected

OTTAWA, Ontario, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Both the residential and non-residential construction sectors in Prince Edward Island recorded growth in 2024, with the former elevated by growth in new construction and the latter supported by growth in the construction of industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) buildings. Released today, the BuildForce Canada 2025–2034 Construction […]

Economics

76 m. ago Growth is forecasted across New Brunswick’s construction sector, and replacing retiring workers may be challenging

OTTAWA, Ontario, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Construction activity in New Brunswick increased in 2024, as the province’s residential sector saw growth in both the new housing and renovation components, while its non-residential construction sector saw growth in both engineering construction and the construction of industrial, commercial, and institutional buildings. BuildForce Canada released its […]

Society

1 hour ago France ‘deeply shocked’ by US demand to drop diversity initiatives

PARIS (AP) — France’s minister for foreign trade says the country won’t compromise after the U.S. State Department reportedly demanded that French companies drop diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Laurent Saint-Martin spoke to RTL Radio on Monday following reports that U.S. diplomats are interfering in the operations of French companies. French media reported last week […]

Sport

2 h. ago LIN MCU with Touch Sense Technology for Automotive Applications

Integrated command and control with Gen 3 Touch Controller featuring Shield enable simplified and cost-effective LIN Subsystem’s Connectivity MILPITAS, Calif., March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lumissil Microsystems expanded its automotive MCU portfolio with the introduction of the IS32CS8976 and IS32CS8978 family of AEC-Q100 general purpose 8-bit MCU featuring an integrated LIN Controller and Physical Layer […]

Other

2 h. ago ECB’s Lagarde Says Keeping Inflation in Check Is a ‘Constant Battle’

President Christine Lagarde said that the European Central Bank can’t relent on inflation, with the US administration’s trade policy creating uncertainty.

Economics

6 h. ago Asian shares are sharply lower, Tokyo tumbles 4%, after Wall Street retreat

HONG KONG (AP) — Asian shares were sharply lower on Monday, with Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 falling more than 4% after another wipeout slammed Wall Street. Worries are building over a potentially toxic mix of worsening inflation and a U.S. economy slowing because households are afraid to spend due to the trade war. U.S. futures and […]

Events

9 h. ago Ottawa Senators make their point as Penguins' Sidney Crosby scores OT winner

The Senators closed out March with a 10-3-2 record and inched closer to a playoff spot

Other

9 h. ago Amtrak's Cascades route now bus only between Vancouver and Seattle

The U.S. rail giant pulled 70 passenger cars out of service last week, including 26 on the Amtrak Cascades route 

Other

10 h. ago Asia Braces for Historic Test of Export Model From Trump Tariffs

Asian leaders face tough decisions as President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs pose a generational challenge to a region whose economies were built around exports to the US and a world of low trade barriers.

Economics

10 h. ago Oil Steadies as Traders Weigh Trump’s Threat of Russia Penalties

Oil steadied as investors weighed the fallout from President Donald Trump’s threat of fresh penalties on Russian crude if a ceasefire with Ukraine could not be reached.

Economics

10 h. ago Oil Swings as Traders Weigh Trump’s Threat of Russia Penalties

Oil fluctuated as the market weighed Donald Trump’s mixed remarks on the threat of fresh penalties on Russian crude if his counterpart Vladimir Putin refuses a ceasefire with Ukraine.

Economics

10 h. ago Oil Slips as Traders Weigh Trump’s Threat of Russia Penalties

Oil pushed lower as the market weighed Donald Trump’s mixed remarks about the threat of fresh penalties on Russian crude if his counterpart Vladimir Putin refuses a ceasefire with Ukraine.

Economics

11 h. ago Mediator Vince Ready called in to solve Kootenay ferry labour dispute

Service across Kootenay Lake has been limited by labour action since last October

Other

12 h. ago Five Key Charts to Watch in Global Commodity Markets This Week

A fragile ceasefire in the Black Sea brings hope for a boost in global shipments of wheat from Europe’s breadbasket. The US is set to release its latest corn plantings report, signaling future output for the world’s largest exporter of the grain. And energy traders across the world are hot for US liquefied natural gas.

Culture

13 h. ago Good news on major Oilers trade acquisition, iffy news on McDavid and Ekholm

This in from the Edmonton Oilers practice, some good news on major Edmonton Oilers trade acquisition Trent Frederic, but iffy news on the injury status of Connor McDavid, Stuart Skinner, Mattias Ekholm and John Klingberg. Reported Tony Brar of Oilers TV: “McDavid, Ekholm, S. Skinner & Klingberg will not be initially flying out with the […]

Politics

13 h. ago Alectra working through Sunday night to restore power to approximately 18,000 customers

BARRIE, Ontario, March 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alectra Utilities’ powerline crews will continue restoration efforts overnight on Sunday to return service to approximately 18,000 customers still without power in Barrie, Penetanguishene and Richmond Hill. This is down from the more than 44,000 customers who were without power at the height of the storm early […]

Economics

13 h. ago Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens shock Florida Panthers, eye playoff spot

Amid the final 10 games of the NHL regular season, the Montreal Canadiens have a good chance at the playoffs; they scored a 4-2 shocker against the Panthers in Florida on Sunday.

Sport

13 h. ago Sceptres come up flat in first chance to punch their playoff ticket

It wasn’t the Toronto Sceptres at their best. In fact, it might have been the Sceptres at their very worst, at least as far as this season goes. In the final game before the PWHL’s 24-day break for the world women’s hockey championship, and with a chance to lock up a playoff spot with anything […]

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