65 m. ago Hut 8 and Eric Trump Launch American Bitcoin to Set a New Standard in Bitcoin Mining

American Bitcoin Highlights American Bitcoin aims to become the world’s largest, most efficient pure-play miner while building a robust strategic Bitcoin reserve Path to 50+ EH/s at average fleet efficiency of <15 J/TH with goal of becoming a publicly listed company MIAMI, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hut 8 Corp. (Nasdaq | TSX: HUT) (“Hut […]

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80 m. ago Residential sector drives employment growth in PEI’s construction industry to 2034, with mostly balanced labour markets projected

OTTAWA, Ontario, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Both the residential and non-residential construction sectors in Prince Edward Island recorded growth in 2024, with the former elevated by growth in new construction and the latter supported by growth in the construction of industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) buildings. Released today, the BuildForce Canada 2025–2034 Construction […]

Economics

1 hour ago France ‘deeply shocked’ by US demand to drop diversity initiatives

PARIS (AP) — France’s minister for foreign trade says the country won’t compromise after the U.S. State Department reportedly demanded that French companies drop diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Laurent Saint-Martin spoke to RTL Radio on Monday following reports that U.S. diplomats are interfering in the operations of French companies. French media reported last week […]

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1 hour ago The outlook for Newfoundland and Labrador’s construction sector is closely linked to major project activity

OTTAWA, Ontario, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Construction investment growth in Newfoundland and Labrador was modest in 2024. Both the residential and non-residential sectors reported growth in activity, with gains of 3% and 2%, respectively. Although the former benefitted from growth in new housing construction, activity in residential renovations – which is the principal […]

Politics

2 h. ago OPEN Health Appoints Matt D’Auria as Chief Executive Officer to Drive Innovation and Growth

London, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — March 31, 2025, London, UK – OPEN Health Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt D’Auria as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Based in the US, Matt brings more than 25 years of experience in medical affairs and scientific commercialization to his new role, where […]

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4 h. ago Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc: Results for the year ended December 31, 2024

Restated previous financial statements and non-reliance to the extent set out in this announcement Details of investor and analyst presentation Record Profit, Stable Production and Exploration Success ST HELIER, Jersey, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc (“Caledonia” or “the Company”) announces its operating and financial results for the year ended December […]

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6 h. ago Un enfant atteint d’une maladie rare obtient un sursis de trois mois

La famille du garçon attend toutefois encore du soutien de Québec pour l’accès à un médicament.

Society

11 h. ago Mediator Vince Ready called in to solve Kootenay ferry labour dispute

Service across Kootenay Lake has been limited by labour action since last October

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12 h. ago Five Key Charts to Watch in Global Commodity Markets This Week

A fragile ceasefire in the Black Sea brings hope for a boost in global shipments of wheat from Europe’s breadbasket. The US is set to release its latest corn plantings report, signaling future output for the world’s largest exporter of the grain. And energy traders across the world are hot for US liquefied natural gas.

Culture

13 h. ago Ontario tourism industry ’arms open’ amid boost in domestic travel

Tourism operators in Ontario’s hot spots have been bracing for the fallout of U.S.-Canada tensions, but instead are seeing an uptick in demand that some attribute to Canadian staycationers. Still, experts say a booming summer travel season is not a guarantee across the province amid ongoing economic uncertainty. Prince Edward County business owners Rachel and […]

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18 h. ago 2 killed and dozens wounded in Russian attack on Kharkiv as Trump lashes out at Putin

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian drones hit a military hospital, shopping center and apartment blocks in Ukraine’s second-largest city of Kharkiv, killing two people and wounding dozens, while U.S. President Donald Trump voiced anger at Russian President Vladimir Putin for comments he made about the leader of Ukraine. Ukraine’s General Staff denounced the “deliberate, targeted […]

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19 h. ago Ontario tourism operators seeing staycation surge amid tensions with U.S.

Some tourism operators and experts caution that summer travel projections are still uncertain

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21 h. ago France accuses US diplomats of meddling with a ‘diktat’ about Trump’s DEI policies

PARIS (AP) — A French minister on Sunday accused U.S. diplomats of interfering in the operations of French companies by sending them a letter reportedly telling them that U.S. President Donald Trump’s rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives could also apply outside of the United States. French media said that the letter received by […]

Politics

24 h. ago Elbows may be up, but Ontario’s tourism industry is ‘arms open’ amid a welcome boost

Tourism operators in Ontario’s hot spots have been bracing for the fallout of U.S.-Canada tensions, but instead are seeing an uptick in demand that some attribute to Canadian staycationers. Still, experts say a booming summer travel season is not a guarantee across the province amid ongoing economic uncertainty. Prince Edward County business owners Rachel and […]

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24 h. ago DEAR ABBY: Man meets captivating new candidate amid his divorce

DEAR ABBY: I am recently separated, and my divorce will be final soon. I have met a woman I didn’t even know could exist. She’s perfect for me. The problem is, she lives an hour and a half away and can’t drive at night due to a medical condition.  I have fallen for her, and […]

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35 h. ago Woman and 2 children killed after car crashes into them at Brooklyn crosswalk

NEW YORK — A woman and two of her children were killed by a car crash as they were crossing a street in Brooklyn on Saturday, and a third child was critically injured. Police said a 32-year-old woman with a suspended license was driving an Audi that crashed into the four family members. Authorities were […]

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37 h. ago Fédérales 2025: Pierre Poilievre doit «opérer un pivot rapidement» pour gagner l'élection, selon un expert en relations publiques

Pierre Poilievre doit arrêter de se comporter comme un chef de parti et adopter l’attitude d’un premier ministre s’il veut diriger le parlement.

Politics

43 h. ago Myanmar’s earthquake death toll jumps to more than 1,000 as bodies recovered from rubble

BANGKOK — The death toll from a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar jumped to more than 1,000 on Saturday as more bodies were pulled from the rubble of the scores of buildings that collapsed when it struck near the country’s second-largest city. The country’s military-led government said in a statement that 1,002 people have […]

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43 h. ago Commodity Traders Still Rake In Billions as Profit Bonanza Wanes

The world’s largest commodity traders are still making historically elevated profits, even as less-volatile markets mean their earnings have retreated from the bonanza that followed Russia’s full invasion of Ukraine.

Economics

44 h. ago Myanmar’s earthquake death toll jumps to 1,644 as more bodies are recovered from the rubble

BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s ruling military said Saturday on state television that the confirmed death toll from a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake rose to 1,644, as more bodies were pulled from the rubble of the scores of buildings that collapsed when it struck near the country’s second-largest city. The new total is a sharp rise […]

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