11 h. ago Construction of modular nuclear reactors set to start at Darlington station with total cost of $21B

It's part of a larger push from the Ontario government to rely more on nuclear generation to power the province's growing electricity demands

Economics

23 h. ago Four small modular reactors at Darlington to cost $21B to build

Construction on the first modular reactor will begin this year and should be completed by 2030

Economics

23 h. ago Construction set to begin on 1st of Ontario’s small modular nuclear reactors

Energy Minister Stephen Lecce announced the Ford government had approved Ontario Power Generation's plan to begin work on building the first of four small nuclear modular reactors.

Science

52 h. ago South Korean officials express confidence about Czech nuclear deal after court puts it on hold

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean officials on Wednesday downplayed a Czech court’s decision to put on hold an $18 billion project for South Korea to build two nuclear reactors in the country, describing it as a temporary setback and expressing confidence that the deal will eventually proceed. A South Korean consortium led by […]

Science

3 d. ago SLB Introduces Digitally Enabled Electric Well Solutions That Maximize Production and Recovery

New well completions tech shifts production economics with fewer requirements for costly well interventions HOUSTON — Global energy technology company SLB (NYSE: SLB) today launched Electris™ — a portfolio of digitally enabled electric well completions technologies that boost production and recovery while reducing the total cost of ownership of an asset. Electris completions digitalize control […]

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6 d. ago DXP Enterprises, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call

HOUSTON — DXP Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DXPE), a leading business to business products and service distributor that adds value and total cost savings solutions to MRO and OEM customers in virtually every industry, plans to issue a press release announcing its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, on Wednesday, […]

Culture

7 d. ago Management Controls, Inc. Launches Transparent Lump Sum: A Game

For the first time ever, asset owners can track and manage both Time and Material (T&M) and Lump Sum contractor work in one digital platform—bringing total visibility, accountability, and cost control to every project. HOUSTON — Management Controls, Inc. (MCi), the leader in contractor data and spend management solutions, today announced the launch of Transparent […]

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2 w. ago Nuclear Reactor Developer Terra Innovatum to Go Public Via SPAC

Terra Innovatum, one of several competitors seeking to develop small-scale nuclear power, is set to go public by merging with the blank-check firm GSR III Acquisition Corp.

Sport

2 w. ago Jury selection set to start in former world junior players’ sex assault trial

LONDON — Jury selection is expected to begin today in the sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team. Dillon Dube, Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Cal Foote and Alex Formenton were charged with sexual assault early last year in an incident that allegedly took place in London, Ont., in June […]

Politics

2 w. ago Airbnb to show fees in price display to comply with FTC rule

Customers will now see the total cost of their reservation, including all fees before taxes

Economics

3 w. ago Vehicle Ordering and Replacement: A Growing Focus for Fleet Managers According to Element 2025 Market Pulse Report

61 per cent are prioritizing lowering total cost of ownership to offset inflation   73 per cent are prioritizing vehicle ordering and replacement    60 per cent of respondents without existing EV initiatives are interested in adding hybrid vehicles or other alternative fuel vehicles TORONTO, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Element Fleet Management Corp. (TSX:EFN) (“Element” […]

Transport

3 w. ago Breaking down the seven confirmed series for Round 1 of NHL playoffs

Gentlemen, start your playoff engines. Seven of eight series are set for the 2025 National Hockey League playoffs, with one to be decided, perhaps as early as Wednesday evening if Montreal gets a point from Carolina. As of Wednesday afternoon, here are the confirmed matchups for Round 1, which is set to begin this weekend. […]

Economics

3 w. ago Europe’s Nuclear Plants Are Being Sidelined by Green Power Surge

The days have only just started to get longer, but renewables output is already so strong that it’s forcing Europe’s nuclear reactors to make costly adjustments.

Economics

3 w. ago Seven Rare Earth Metals That China Is Weaponizing Against the US

From fighter planes to nuclear reactor rods and smartphones, rare earth minerals are vital to a wide array of products. As geopolitical and trade tensions rise, China’s dominance of both mining and processing means these niche metals have become a cudgel to use against opponents.

Culture

3 w. ago What to know about Harvey Weinstein’s #MeToo retrial as jury selection set to start

Five years after Harvey Weinstein was convicted of rape and taken to jail, he returns to court for a new trial covering the same allegations -- and a new one

Politics

3 w. ago First of many? Dustin Wolf puts name in Calgary Flames’ franchise record book

In Friday’s must-win against Minnesota, Dustin Wolf logs his 51st start of the season, matching a club rookie record that was set by Mike Vernon in 1986-87

Sport

last month Egypt Set for Mild Summer Start in Boost for Europe’s LNG Buying

A mild start to summer weather in Egypt is delaying the need for higher imports of liquefied natural gas, and leaving more of the fuel available for Europe ahead of a crucial stockpiling season.

Economics