2 h. ago Hong Kong is to cut thousands of civil service jobs and invest in AI to tackle a rising deficit

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong will cut thousands of civil service jobs and boost spending in artificial intelligence as it seeks to tackle an increasing deficit, authorities said Wednesday. Finance Secretary Paul Chan said during a budget speech that there would be a “cumulative reduction” of government recurrent expenditure by 7% from now until […]

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2 h. ago Tecnotree Reports Consistent Revenue, Margin Expansion and Three Consecutive Quarters Of Positive Free Cashflow

ESPOO, Finland — Tecnotree, a global digital platform and services leader for AI, 5G, and cloud-native technologies, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2024. 2024 was a pivotal year for Tecnotree despite macro economic challenges, the company delivered 3 consecutive quarters of positive free cash flow achieving and […]

Culture

8 h. ago Idaho prosecutors seek to limit accused killer’s alibi evidence at trial

BOISE, Idaho — Idaho prosecutors say a man charged in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students shouldn’t be allowed to offer an alibi defence unless he takes the stand himself during the murder trial later this year. Latah County Prosecutor Bill Thompson asked a judge to limit any alibi evidence during Bryan […]

Events

9 h. ago B.C. emergency room doctor sues colleague alleging sexual assault

A B.C. emergency room doctor is suing one of her colleagues, alleging she was sexually assaulted after a work event.

Sport

9 h. ago City eyes $7B in economic output from proposed logistics hub on Calgary's eastern edge

City lawmakers said the deal is a timely one, given the need to boost interprovincial trade just as the cloud of a trade war with the U.S. hovers

Economics

9 h. ago Marrelli Capital Limited Acquires Securities of Ocham’s Razor Capital Ltd.

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION OR DISSEMINATION INTO THE UNITED STATES OR THROUGH U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES TORONTO, Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Marrelli Capital Limited (“Acquiror”) announces that the Acquiror has acquired ownership and control of an aggregate of 5,413,708 common shares (“Subject Shares”) of Ocham’s Razor Capital Ltd (the “Company”), effective February 21, 2025 (the […]

Economics

9 h. ago Maria Noel Marrelli Disposes of Securities of Ocham’s Razor Capital Ltd.

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION OR DISSEMINATION INTO THE UNITED STATES OR THROUGH U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES TORONTO, Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Maria Noel Marrelli (“Vendor”) announces that the Vendor has disposed of ownership and control of an aggregate of 5,413,708 common shares (“Subject Shares”) of Ocham’s Razor Capital Ltd (the “Company”), effective February 21, 2025 […]

Economics

10 h. ago Les gestionnaires du REM promettent une «amélioration rapide» du service

Alstom et AtkinsRéalis admettent que les lacunes du train automatisé sont inacceptables.

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10 h. ago Surrey council leads revolt against 'unaffordable, unaccountable' Metro Vancouver

Surrey Coun. Pardeep Kooner, who made the motion, asked questions in September about how development cost charges are calculated. She has been waiting six months for the answer.

Economics

11 h. ago Alberta refining licensing requirements for addiction treatment providers

New Alberta legislation moves away from a one-size-fits-all approach to define three types of bed-based addiction services, including withdrawal management and intensive treatment.

Economics

11 h. ago Alberta addictions minister denies allegations he knew figure involved in procurement conflicts

Dan Williams was asked about his involvement after being mentioned twice in a wrongful dismissal lawsuit filed two weeks ago by the former CEO of Alberta Health Services.

Politics

12 h. ago Grass fire burning west of Calgary forces traffic to be diverted

Firefighters from the Cochrane area scrambled to fight a rapidly spreading grass fire after it broke out just west of the Calgary-area city on Tuesday afternoon.

Events

12 h. ago Calgary restaurant owner charged with soliciting a minor for sexual services

A 48-year-old restauranteur from Calgary has been charged after being accused of propositioning a teenage girl for sexual services in exchange for money and gifts.

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12 h. ago In Calgary courts: Crown grills confessed killer on claim deadly ambush of couple was carjacking gone wrong

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from Feb. 24-28, 2025

Events

13 h. ago CRIME SCENE: 2 men charged with kidnapping, Mississauga victim bound

Two men Barrie-area men face charges after a Mississauga man was found bound by his hands and feet. Peel Regional Police said officers received a call last Saturday at about 8 p.m. for a disturbance in the Blackwood Mews-Golden Locust Dr. area of Mississauga. When officers arrived, a 27-year-old man from Mississauga was found bound […]

Events

13 h. ago Social Security says higher payments are on the way for millions of former public workers

WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 3.2 million Social Security recipients who received pensions from their time as teachers, firefighters, police officers and other public service jobs will soon see a boost in their benefits. Most people will receive their one-time retroactive payment by the end of March, and new monthly payments will begin in April, […]

Society

13 h. ago Spectre of Trump tariffs already impacting Calgary businesses, say advocates

Calgary Chamber of Commerce President Deborah Yedlin called for short-term business supports, improvements in competitiveness through less red tape and taxation and better collaboration between governments

Economics

13 h. ago Man injured in confrontation with OPP now facing attempted murder, other charges

The confrontation occurred Jan. 17 at a residence on County Road 4 in the Camden East area of Stone Mills Township.

Events

14 h. ago Bill 37: Alberta proposes licensing updates to mental health and addiction framework

Alberta is introducing new legislation that would make changes to licensing for mental health and addiction services, while giving the minister power to exempt certain people and providers from the framework. Mental Health and Addiction Minister Dan Williams tabled Bill 37 — the Mental Health Services Protection Amendment Act 2025 on Tuesday. The legislation proposes […]

Science

14 h. ago Roughnecks nab veteran goalie Nick Rose in move to make themselves NLL contenders

The move to get Rose from the struggling Rock now gives the Roughnecks a veteran presence at the back end to match what's up front

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