2 h. ago Renewables Battling Climate Change Now Need to Insure Against It

Solar and wind projects are betting on a novel insurance product to help offset losses from erratic weather.

Society

2 h. ago Edmonton city council turns down one infill rezoning application and approves another

After a public hearing, councillors shut down a request to plunk a 12-unit rental development in between homes in the 11600 block of 76 Avenue NW, while greenlighting a nearby corner development for a 10-unit building with two backyard units

Other

4 h. ago Fringe Review: I’m Actually Right About Everything is a bisexual love story for the modern ages

Tracy brings along with her on this retelling of her life, captivating the audience with her smile and honest reflections

Other

5 h. ago The Wistar Institute Receives $17 Million NIH Grant for Personalized HIV Cure Research

Philadelphia-led consortium is selected to tailor HIV curative strategies to participant Philadelphia, PA, Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Wistar Institute announces the National Institutes of Health (NIH) granted a five-year, $17 million research award to launch iCure Consortium to develop individualized “cure regimens” for HIV. The Wistar-led, iCure Consortium’s objective is to advance […]

Economics

7 h. ago Charitable Impact Pays Tribute to NHL’s Mark Kirton Following His Passing

Honouring a legacy of transformative action, resilience, and generosity through the ALS Super Fund VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Charitable Impact today pays tribute to former NHL player and ALS champion Mark Kirton, who passed away on August 17, 2025. Diagnosed with ALS in 2018, Kirton transformed his personal battle into a […]

Other

10 h. ago IQM to Integrate Quantum Computer Into Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s HPC Systems

IQM Radiance 20-qubit upgradeable full stack superconducting quantum computer will be the first on-premises quantum computer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). The system will be delivered by the third quarter of 2025, and it will be integrated with ORNL’s high-performance computing (HPC) systems to advance hybrid quantum-classical application development. TENNESSEE, USA & ESPOO, Finland […]

Society

10 h. ago Opinion: Province moving backwards by closing harm reduction centres

In 2018, a middle-aged man arrived on my patient panel. I will call him Jon. He was being treated in our clinic for hepatitis C but did not yet have his own family physician. When I met with Jon for our first visit, he told me the story of how he had contracted, years prior, […]

Other

11 h. ago Jesta I.S. Recognized in Two Gartner Market Guides for Supply Chain Collaboration and Retail Planning

MONTREAL — Jesta I.S., a pioneer in the development of enterprise ERP software suites for brand manufacturers, wholesalers and omnichannel retailers, was recently recognized in two Gartner Market Guides: Gartner Market Guide for Multienterprise Collaboration Networks Gartner Market Guide for Retail Merchandise Financial Planning Businesses can use a Gartner Market Guide to better understand an […]

Culture

11 h. ago Andersen Consulting Expands Platform with Addition of Australia’s Liberty IT Consulting Group

SAN FRANCISCO — Andersen Consulting further strengthens its digital transformation capabilities with Liberty IT, a leading provider of enterprise-grade digital transformation in financial services. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Australia, Liberty IT specializes in technology consulting for top-tier financial services organizations such as banks, wealth management entities and the stock exchange. The firm specializes […]

Other

12 h. ago New call to rename Surrey school honouring politician who advocated incarceration of Japanese Canadians

Lorene Oikawa says it's "heartbreaking" to have a school named after a politician who supported harm caused to her family

Politics

12 h. ago CGTN: Xizang’s development is a story of transformation and renewal

BEIJING, Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The story of today’s Xizang Autonomous Region can’t be told in isolation. The profound transformation, resilience and renewal that people see today are a stark departure from the dark legacy of serfdom. It is a testament to the power of development guided by people-centered governance. Once, at a […]

Sport

13 h. ago Sonitor and Tagnos Announce Strategic Merger, Paving the Way for Enhanced Healthcare Technology Solutions

Strategic combination brings together Sonitor’s high-precision RTLS and Tagnos’s workflow intelligence software to transform asset tracking, patient flow, and staff safety OSLO, Norway & SAN JOSE, Calif. — Sonitor ( www.sonitor.com), a global leader in accurate and reliable Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS), and Tagnos ( www.tagnos.com), a healthcare software pioneer specializing in healthcare workflow and […]

Science

13 h. ago Agenus to Unveil BOT/BAL Strategic Advancements, Key Milestones, and Future Outlook in Virtual Stakeholder Briefing on August 27, 2025

LEXINGTON, Mass. — Agenus Inc. (“Agenus”) (Nasdaq: AGEN), a leader in immuno-oncology, today announced that the Company will host a virtual Stakeholder Briefing on August 27, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. ET. The event will feature presentations from senior management and industry thought leaders, offering insights into transformative developments that could shape the future of cancer […]

Other

13 h. ago Health Canada approves Ozempic to reduce kidney deterioration in people with diabetes

Health Canada has approved Ozempic to reduce the risk of further kidney decline among patients with Type 2 diabetes. Between 30 and 50 per cent of people with Type 2 diabetes develop some form of chronic kidney disease. An international clinical trial, called FLOW, showed the risk of kidneys significantly deteriorating or failing was 24 […]

Society

15 h. ago Sportradar Strengthens Bundesliga International Relationship With Launch of Innovative New Products Starting 2025

Leveraging proprietary match data and tracking technology, Sportradar is transforming how fans watch, bet, and engage with soccer ST. GALLEN, Switzerland and FRANKFURT, Germany, Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bundesliga International is strengthening its longstanding agreement with Sportradar Group AG (NASDAQ: SRAD) to further enhance the viewing experience, accelerate innovation through new exclusive data, […]

Society

15 h. ago Zymeworks Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conferences

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zymeworks Inc. (Nasdaq: ZYME), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a diverse pipeline of novel, multifunctional biotherapeutics to improve the standard of care for difficult-to-treat diseases, including cancer, inflammation, and autoimmune disease, today announced that management will participate in the following upcoming investor conferences: Citi’s Biopharma Back […]

Culture

22 h. ago Venezuelan President deploying millions of militia members in response to $50M U.S. bounty

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro lambasted 'the renewal of extravagant, bizarre, and outlandish threats' from the United States

Economics

23 h. ago Kohberger’s sexist, creepy behaviour alarmed faculty, students before murders

BOISE, Idaho — Bryan Kohberger developed a reputation for being sexist and creepy while attending a criminal justice program in the months before he killed four University of Idaho students in 2022, fellow grad students told investigators. His behaviour was so problematic that one Washington State University faculty member told co-workers that if he ever […]

Events

27 h. ago PWHL Vancouver: Coach Brian Idalski’s history includes Hammer time

A stint with former Flyers tough guy Dave Schultz as his coach is just a small part of the story for the bench boss of the PWHL expansion team

Other

28 h. ago ISC Signs Agreement With Government of Ontario to Deliver New Digital Records System for Property Information

ISC to develop and operate a new digital records system for environmental property information. New digital portal will enable 24/7 self-service access to environmental property records, creating a faster, more efficient service. Following an initial build phase expected to last two years, the contract includes a seven-year operating term, with extension options available at the […]

Politics