47 h. ago China Plastic Plants Face Closure Risk as Tariffs Hit US Ethane

Chinese plastics factories that depend on a gas they mainly import from the US are contending with the prospect of shutdowns as the world’s two largest economies bunker down for a prolonged trade war.

Economics

8 d. ago What's open and closed on the 2025 Easter Long Weekend in Toronto

If you're searching for what's open and closed in Toronto this Easter long weekend, look no further. The Easter long weekend is upon us and that means we have a stat holiday coming up.Good Friday just so happens to land on April 18, 2025, and that means we're up for some closures in Toronto that might affect your plans. Though several businesses will be closed, and even into the weekend, there are still plenty of attractions and destinations that will be open as usual.We've compiled a list of what's open and closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday in Toronto. It's time to start making your holiday plans.While several Toronto malls will be closed on Good Friday, the Eaton Centre remains open.Good FridayHere's what's open and closed on April 18, 2025:ClosedCentrepoint MallYorkdale Shopping CentreCF Sherway GardensCF Fairview MallBayview VillageScarborough Town CentreVaughan MillsShops at Don MillsSquare One Shopping CentreMost grocery chainsLCBOBeer StoreToronto Public Library br...

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9 d. ago UK will set ‘high trust bar’ for future Chinese investment after British Steel rescue, minister says

LONDON (AP) — Chinese companies will have to clear a “high trust bar” when investing in key sectors in the U.K., the country’s business secretary said Sunday, a day after he took effective control of Britain’s last remaining factory that makes steel from scratch from its Chinese owners. Jonathan Reynolds said Jingye Group, which has […]

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1 week ago U.K. lawmakers approve rescue of British Steel in emergency parliamentary session

LONDON — U.K. lawmakers returned to Parliament from their Easter break on Saturday to approve an emergency rescue of the country’s last remaining factory that makes steel from scratch. Prime Minister Keir Starmer summoned lawmakers for the unusual Saturday sitting, only the sixth since the Second World War, to back a bill primarily aimed at […]

Events

1 week ago Spain’s Nuclear Shutdown Set to Test Renewables Success Story

Plans to shut down all nuclear power plants by 2035 remain unchanged even as other countries delay closures and plan to build more.

Science

1 week ago Calgary planning commission endorses road allowance closure to choke off public access to kayak rental business

Last summer, a business calling itself the Bearspaw Marina established a floating dock on the reservoir, renting kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddle boards to the public

Society

2 w. ago Huge stretch of TTC subway spanning almost 5km will close all weekend

TTC commuters will have yet another subway outage to contend with this weekend.The transit agency plans to shut down a stretch of the Line 2–Bloor Danforth spanning eight stations along almost five kilometres of track on April 12-13, 2025.Subway riders will have to navigate a large gap in coverage between Ossington and Jane stations due to ongoing track work on this portion of Line 2, relegating commuters to cramped and unreliable shuttle bus service.The TTC is advising passengers that Runnymede, High Park, Lansdowne, and Dufferin stations will be closed, while the other four stations on the affected stretch will remain open for riders to purchase fares and connect with surface routes.This weekend's coming service disruption is just one of 38 full-weekend subway closures planned for 2025 that were announced by the TTC earlier this year.Regular subway service on this stretch is set to resume Monday, April 14, at approximately 6 a.m.However, that depends on your definition ...

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2 w. ago Australian State Plans to Upgrade Coal Plant to Extend Lifespan

Australia’s Queensland will upgrade units of a coal power station originally planned for closure in 2028 and assess its lifespan, according to the state government.

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2 w. ago Valley Line LRT west intersection closures to begin with 124 Street this month

After Edmonton council elected to speed up construction on the west leg of the Valley Line LRT, the first of several planned intersection closures will begin the week of April 21.

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2 w. ago Ford says closed Ontario Stellantis plant must get ‘up and running’ soon

On Wednesday evening, Stellantis confirmed it would introduce a temporary shutdown of its auto assembly plant in Windsor, Ont., between April 7 and April 21.

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3 w. ago Two different stretches of TTC subway will shut down for this entire weekend

TTC subway closures this weekend could throw a wrench in your commute.The transit agency is planning overlapping closures on both the Line 1 Yonge-University and Line 2 Bloor-Danforth on the weekend of April 5-6, 2025, affecting six stations and almost seven kilometres of combined track.Here's everything you need to know about this weekend's planned subway outages.Line 1Subway service will be halted between Sheppard West and Lawrence West stations on Saturday, April 5, and Sunday, April 6, to accommodate track work along this over-4-kilometre stretch of track.Shuttle buses will cover the gap in service covering Lawrence West, Yorkdale, Wilson, and Sheppard West stations, all of which will remain open for riders to purchase fares and connect with surface routes.Service along this stretch will resume Monday, April 7, in time for the morning rush at approximately 6 a.m.Line 2The planned Line 1 outage overlaps with another disruption that will impact Line 2 riders starting on Friday nig...

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3 w. ago British Steel plans closure of plant after failing to agree package with UK government

LONDON (AP) — British Steel said Thursday that it is planning to close its two blast furnaces and steelmaking operations in the northern England town of Scunthorpe, after its Chinese owner Jingye failed to agree a rescue package with the U.K. government. Unions called on the government to help secure the future of the company, […]

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