97 m. ago More than 200k people are calling for Canada to revoke Elon Musk's citizenship

Hundreds of thousands of Canadians have signed a petition calling for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to revoke the Canadian citizenship of dual citizenship holder Elon Musk.Petition e-5353 was started by Nanaimo, B.C. resident Qualia Reed and backed by NDP Member of Parliament Charlie Angus, who had a biting response to U.S. President Donald Trump's 51st state comments.It was initiated on Feb. 20 and has garnered over 200,000 signatures in four days. As of Monday afternoon, 200,883 Canadians and counting have signed it.The petition accuses the Tesla CEO and now senior advisor to Trump of "engaging in activities that go against the national interest of Canada." It claims Musk has used his wealth and power to influence Canada's elections and has now become a member of a government "attempting to erase Canadian sovereignty.""The attempts of Elon Musk to attack Canadian sovereignty must be addressed," reads the petition. "We, the undersigned, citizens of Can...

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3 h. ago Metro Vancouver to get more gusting winds Monday afternoon, overnight

Environment Canada issued an updated wind warning on Monday morning, warning of damage or power outages due to strong winds.

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3 h. ago European Stocks Steady as AI Spending Worries Offset DAX Rally

European stocks ended the day flat as worries about Microsoft Corp.’s dwindling spending on data centers tempered positivity from the German election outcome.

Economics

4 h. ago Brookfield Makes $1.7 Billion Bet on Power Needs by AI, Data

Brookfield Asset Management agreed to spend $1.7 billion in a deal to expand its US onshore renewables business as the company bets there will be increasing demand for electricity from data centers and artificial intelligence.

Economics

5 h. ago A swarm of underwater drones can help artificial reefs off Cyprus bring back sea life, officials say

AYIA NAPA, Cyprus (AP) — A first-of-its-kind project will use a swarm of small, independent submersibles to monitor, protect and provide data on offshore artificial reefs whose purpose is to attract new marine life in otherwise barren sections of sea, officials said Monday. The small, autonomous underwater vehicles, or AUVs, hailed as the “future of […]

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5 h. ago Brookfield seeks to raise US$7 billion for infrastructure fund

As the private credit industry grows, firms are searching for new clients, including retail investors and insurance companies

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5 h. ago Abu Dhabi’s ENEC Eyes Investment in Nuclear Specialist Newcleo

Abu Dhabi’s state-run atomic power company is set to invest in French-Italian operator Newcleo after signing an accord during a visit to Rome by the United Arab Emirates’ president.

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7 h. ago Just 6% of eligible Ontario voters cast early ballot as election day nears

Just six per cent of eligible voters in Ontario took advantage of advance voting in this year's general election, preliminary data shows.

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8 h. ago German Power Gains on Outlook for Less Wind, Colder Temperatures

German power prices rose with below-average wind generation and colder temperatures forecast for the turn of the month, which may lead to more costly fossil-fuel plants being deployed during peak electricity demand.

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8 h. ago How big was the B.C. earthquake? Here's why the magnitude number changed

Measuring earthquakes is complicated and the initial magnitude is done through an automated program before seismologists look at the data and do their own calculations

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10 h. ago Brookfield buys National Grid’s renewables for US$1.7 billion

The move signals Brookfield’s dedication to renewable energy

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13 h. ago Canadian chip and hardware makers brace for tariffs, seek domestic support

Ramee Mossa was months into fundraising for his power hardware company FTEX when U.S. President Donald Trump started looming over the negotiations. As soon as Trump took office, potential financiers in the U.S. began feeling “uneasy” and started asking questions about what a succession of tariffs would mean for Mossa’s Montreal-based company. “For hardware startups, […]

Economics

13 h. ago Gas, Power and LNG Trading Profits to Eclipse Oil, McKinsey Says

Gas, power and LNG are set to eclipse oil as the biggest driver of commodity trading profits, according to research from McKinsey & Co Inc.

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23 h. ago Hat trick puts Alex Ovechkin 13 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin fired a perfect wrist shot past Calvin Pickard for his first goal of the game, scored from his office on the power play for his second and sailed a shot into an empty net from his own zone to complete the hat trick. “I have pretty good chances to score more,” […]

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23 h. ago Asian Equities to Fall After Wall Street Slump: Markets Wrap

Stocks in Asia were primed to fall after Wall Street notched up its worst session of the year on lacklustre US economic data. The euro strengthened following an election in Germany.

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23 h. ago Asian Equities Slip; German Vote Result Lifts Euro: Markets Wrap

Stocks in Asia fell after Wall Street notched up its worst session of the year on lackluster US economic data. The euro strengthened after Germany’s conservative party came in first in the national election.

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23 h. ago Asian Stocks, Dollar Dip After Wall Street Selloff: Markets Wrap

Stocks in Asia fell after Wall Street notched up its worst session of the year on lackluster US economic data. The dollar also declined against its peers, notably the euro.

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23 h. ago Asian Stocks Fluctuate, Dollar Dips After US Data: Markets Wrap

Stocks in Asia drifted at the start of the week as traders refrained from making riskier bets after lackluster economic data spurred a selloff in Wall Street. The dollar declined against its peers, notably the euro.

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26 h. ago Gusts reaching 80 km/h expected in Victoria, parts of Metro Vancouver

The weather agency says the high winds may cause power outages, and residents are asked to monitor alerts in case of severe weather

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28 h. ago Player grades: Edmonton Oilers, 1, vs Washington Capitals, 2, live report

The fifth-ranked Edmonton Oilers face NHL’s second-ranked team, the Washingon Capitals. To start the game, the Oilers put their lines into a blender on full power, with Connor McDavid starting with Vasili Podkolzin and Kasperi Kapanen on the top line. Mattias Janmark was sent to the pressbox for this one. Here is a running account […]

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