18 m. ago Trump says he will offer ’gold cards’ for $5 million path to citizenship, replacing investor visas

President Donald Trump said that he plans to offer a “gold card” visa with a path to citizenship for $5 million, replacing a 35-year-old visa for investors. “They’ll be wealthy and they’ll be successful, and they’ll be spending a lot of money and paying a lot of taxes and employing a lot of people, and […]

Economics

46 m. ago REMINDER: Boralex will release its 2024 fourth quarter financial results on February 28

MONTREAL, Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Boralex inc. (“Boralex” or the “Company”) (TSX: BLX) announces that the release of the 2024 fourth quarter results will take place on Friday, February 28, 2025, at 11 a.m. Financial analysts and investors are invited to attend a conference call during which the financial results will be presented. […]

Culture

77 m. ago Vancouver Club suing B.C. Hydro seeking damages for 2023 underground vault fire

Downtown club was among number of buildings damaged by fire caused by a failure BC Hydro knew about and could have prevented, according to court documents.

Events

1 hour ago North Sea Oil Firms Bemoan Continued Uncertainty on Tax, Permits

Top UK oil and gas producers complained that there’s still little clarity on the government’s plans for taxes and permits for North Sea drilling, making investment decisions difficult.

Economics

1 hour ago Workhorse W56 and W750 Electric Step Vans Approved for Sale in Canada

The Workhorse W56 and W750 all-electric step vans are now eligible for importation and sale in Canada through the Appendix G Pre-clearance Program. Transport Canada has reviewed the Company’s documentation for compliance with CMVSS, Canada’s rigorous safety standards for commercial vehicles. Strong interest from Canadian last-mile delivery fleets highlights the demand for sustainable transportation solutions, […]

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2 h. ago Opinion: Ranchers asking for honesty, integrity in province's handling of coal mining

I made a phone call last week to a neighbour, someone reluctantly thrust into the “coal mines or water” debate. Last year, the MD of Ranchland took the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) and Government of Alberta to court, fighting Energy Minister Brian Jean’s “interpretation,” which stated that the Grassy Mountain Coal Project be considered an […]

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5 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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8 h. ago EON to Boost Investments by 15% This Year as Europe Electrifies

EON SE will boost spending this year by 15% as the German utility seeks to profit from the energy transition and demand for connections from data centers.

Economics

8 h. ago EON Boosts Spending by 15% as AI Data Hubs Seek Grid Linkups

EON SE will ramp up investments by 15% this year as the German utility seeks to profit from the energy transition and demand for connections from AI data centers.

Other

11 h. ago Xi Urges Officials to Stay Calm as US Raises Pressure on China

Chinese President Xi Jinping urged officials to stay composed amid domestic and global challenges, signaling Beijing will take a measured approach to the Trump administration’s new trade and investment restrictions.

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14 h. ago US Oil Steadies in the $60s as Dour Economic Sentiment Weighs

Oil in New York steadied after sinking back into the $60s-a-barrel range as a souring economic outlook threatened prospects for energy demand and spurred investors to shun risk assets including crude.

Economics

15 h. ago Former Surrey Six cop says he disagreed with some investigative tactics

Former RCMP officer Derek Brassington, who slept with a witness, testified Tuesday about controversial techniques that police used during the Surrey Six investigation.

Economics

16 h. ago Tech Giants Have Pledged Over $1 Trillion in US Investment, So Far

On Monday, Apple Inc. became the latest company to pledge hundreds of billions of dollars in US investments that President Donald Trump claimed credit for.

Economics

16 h. ago Samsung Canada Expands Retail Presence with Immersive New Store at Scarborough Town Centre

The new location offers hands-on experiences with innovative technology and expert insights MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Samsung Electronics Canada is excited to announce the grand opening of its new Samsung Experience Store at Scarborough Town Centre (STC), on Friday, February 21, further solidifying Samsung’s dedication to growing its retail footprint across Canada. “We’re thrilled to introduce […]

Transport

16 h. ago MANDEL: Man guilty of savage murder of his partner in homeless shelter

Kenneth Bellamy showed no emotion after a jury convicted him of second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of his longtime partner, Tracy Iannuccilli, in a homeless shelter. Jurors had only deliberated Monday afternoon and most of Tuesday when they alerted the court that they’d reached a  verdict. They didn’t believe Bellamy’s story that Iannuccilli had […]

Events

17 h. ago Saskatchewan farmer wants Supreme Court to hear emoji signature case

A 'thumbs up' emoji is costing one Saskatchewan farmer over $80,000 after two courts say it was enough to signify a contract agreement.

Other

19 h. ago B.C. crime news: Alleged arsonist nabbed in New West Tennis Club fire | Kidnapping suspect sought in Duncan | Four arrests in Prince George trafficking investigation

Here's a roundup of crime news from around Metro Vancouver and B.C. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025

Events

19 h. ago B.C. crime news: Alleged arsonist nabbed in New West Tennis Club fire | Two held after home invasion in Quesnel | Four arrests in Prince George trafficking investigation

Here's a roundup of crime news from around Metro Vancouver and B.C. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025

Events

19 h. ago Dividend Select 15 Corp. Financial Results to November 30, 2024

TORONTO, Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Dividend Select 15 Corp. (“the Company”) announces that its annual financial statements and management report of fund performance for the year ended November 30, 2024 are now available on the Company’s website at www.dividendselect15.com and at www.sedarplus.com.  For further information, please contact Investor Relations at 416-304-4443, toll free at […]

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19 h. ago CANADIAN LIFE COMPANIES SPLIT CORP. Financial Results to November 30, 2024

TORONTO, Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canadian Life Companies Split Corp. (“the Company”) announces that its annual financial statements and management report of fund performance for the year ended November 30, 2024 are now available on the Company’s website at www.lifesplit.com and at www.sedarplus.com. For further information, please contact Investor Relations at 416-304-4443, toll […]

Economics