93 m. ago Fisheries Department monitoring toxic algae in B.C. waters as hundreds of dolphins, sea lions die in California

Canada's DFO says its marine biotoxin team is working to assess whether algae blooms with domoic acid are affecting marine animals off our coast.

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2 h. ago CHARLEBOIS: Make no mistake, Canada still at war with world’s largest markets

“While Trump’s latest tariffs spared North American food trade, Canada remains entangled in costly disputes with China, India, and the U.S.—and our agri-food sector can’t afford to stay on the defensive.” Canada may still be reeling from a bout of political and diplomatic shock—call it Post-Disruption Stress Disorder (PDSD)—following the April 2 announcement in the […]

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3 h. ago Alberta First Nation taking province to court over alleged oilsands cleanup failures

The Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation said its trust in the Alberta Energy Regulator and oilsands companies was destroyed after wastewater leaks in 2022 and 2023 it says were covered up

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10 h. ago Rare greenhouse gas law in Southern state could get pulled back by GOP legislators

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republican lawmakers and the Democratic governor worked together in 2021 to enact a rare energy law in the South that sought to sharply reduce power plant emissions by 2030 and ultimately reach carbon neutrality. “Today, North Carolina moves strongly into a reliable and affordable clean energy future,” then-Gov. Roy […]

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17 h. ago Fed’s Kugler Supports Holding Rates Amid Upside Inflation Risks

Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler said it’s appropriate to keep interest rates unchanged until upside risks to inflation abate, pointing to government policy changes, the recent lack of progress on cooling price growth and rising inflation expectations.

Economics

17 h. ago RealPage sues California city officials over rental algorithm ban

Real estate software company RealPage filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday against Berkeley, California — the latest city to try to block landlords from using algorithms when deciding rents. Officials in many cities claim the practice is anti-competitive and is driving up the price of housing. Texas-based RealPage said Berkeley’s ordinance, which goes into effect this […]

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22 h. ago 50 essential Mexican restaurants in Toronto you need to try at least once

Mexican restaurants in Toronto consistently churn out some of the city's most flavourful, fun and comforting eats — and, lucky for the city's residents, there's no shortage of them.From upscale Michelin-approved eateries to holes-in-the-wall with the best quesabirria you've ever tasted, these are the spots that any self-respecting Mexican food lover in Toronto needs to check out.Check out all 50 essential Toronto Mexican restaurants in this photo gallery.

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24 h. ago 10 Ontario companies named among best employers in one category for 2025

Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers list for 2025 just dropped, and if you're simultaneously looking for a job while taking care of your little ones, you might want to consider these companies based in Ontario that provide a wide range of programs and initiatives, such as generous maternity and parental leave and daycare assistance. The annual designation recognizes the country's leaders who support employees as they balance work and family obligations.Employers are judged based on a wide range of policies, including paid personal and earned-days-off (EDO) programs, flexible work arrangements, compassionate leave, elder care assistance, adoption support, and reproductive assistance, such as fertility drugs and IVF.The competition also analyzes academic bursaries for employees' children, and any other programs that are designed to address work-life balance challenges. Many Toronto-based companies were recognized on this year's list, including Boston C...

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27 h. ago Aurora Spine Announces Publication of Biomechanical Study Demonstrating Superiority of SiLO TFX™ Sacroiliac Fusion System

CARLSBAD, California, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aurora Spine Corporation (“Aurora Spine” or the “Company”) (TSXV: ASG) (OTCQB: ASAPF), a designer and manufacturer of innovative medical devices that improve spinal surgery outcomes, today announced the publication of a new clinical study titled “Fixation of the Sacroiliac Joint: A Cadaver-Based Concurrent-Controlled Biomechanical Comparison of Posterior […]

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34 h. ago Curium Announces Approval of Generic DTPA – Kit for the Preparation of Technetium Tc 99m Pentetate Injection in the U.S.

ST. LOUIS, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Curium announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved its generic version of the Kit for the Preparation of Technetium Tc 99m Pentetate Injection, often referred to as DTPA (diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid). Technetium Tc 99m pentetate is a radioactive diagnostic most often used for lung ventilation […]

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35 h. ago Alberta Health Services halts plan to reduce patient food, drinks after pushback

The head of Alberta Health Services says the agency is halting a proposed food-reduction policy after public outcry over patients potentially being cut off from snacks and drinks. The agency’s interim president and CEO, Andre Tremblay, said the policy was set to go into effect Tuesday to change how food is stored and delivered in […]

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38 h. ago California lawmakers reject bills aimed to ban trans athletes’ participation in girls sports

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California lawmakers won’t change state policies allowing transgender kids and teens to play on sports teams consistent with their gender identities amid heated nationwide debates over the participation of trans youth in athletics.  Democratic lawmakers on the state Assembly’s Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports and Tourism rejected two proposals by Republican lawmakers […]

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40 h. ago Alberta Premier Smith expects key industries to escape imposition of new U.S. tariffs

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she expects some major industries, including those in her province, won’t face new tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump. Smith told reporters Tuesday that things could change, but she thinks food production and oil and gas won’t be targeted under Trump’s new tariff plan, which is set to be announced […]

Economics

42 h. ago Alberta Health Services reverses course, says childhood cancer patients won’t be deprived of food

Outrage from parents appears to have forced Alberta Health Services to back away from controversial changes to its food and drink policies for patients.

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42 h. ago Alberta Premier Danielle Smith expects some industries to escape new U.S. tariffs

Danielle Smith says that since Canada doesn't tariff imports of U.S. oil or most food products, she expects those industries to remain unscathed.

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42 h. ago Smith hopeful, but unsure, that Alberta oil and food production will escape Wednesday's U.S. tariffs

"We don't have any tariffs on their oil and gas. So, I'm assuming that means that they're not going to have tariffs on our oil and gas," Smith said.

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45 h. ago California’s Thirst for Canadian Oil Spurs West Coast Import Boom

US West Coast refiners imported a record amount of Canadian oil last month as the threat of tariffs and high prices for competing grades prompted buyers to stock up on the heavy, high-sulfur crude.

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48 h. ago Favorable aux «pendaisons publiques» et à la peine de mort pour Trudeau: les conservateurs larguent un candidat controversé

Mark McKenzie a déclaré dans un podcast vouloir condamner Justin Trudeau à la peine de mort

Politics

49 h. ago Layoffs begin at U.S. health agencies charged with tracking disease, researching and regulating food

Employees across the massive U.S. Health and Human Services Department began receiving notices of dismissal on Tuesday in an overhaul ultimately expected to lay off up to 10,000 people. The notices come just days after President Donald Trump moved to strip workers of their collective bargaining rights at HHS and other agencies throughout the government. […]

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50 h. ago Taiwan is the Instagrammable country that Toronto travellers will fall in love with

When my boyfriend pitched a trip to Taiwan for our vacation, it wasn’t a location I had thought about as one of my top destinations — especially with the 13-hour flight from Toronto.But, after experiencing it for myself, I can confidently say that Taiwan is definitely a must-visit travel destination and a place I only want to explore further now.Billed as a "Wave of Wonder," Taiwan is a beautiful place filled with rich culture, diverse locales, incredible food, and unique experiences you won’t find anywhere else.With so many Waves of Taiwan to discover, check out some Taiwan destinations that'll have all your Instagram followers envious below.Experience urban eleganceTaipei, Taiwan's capital city, is an obvious stop on your Taiwanese adventure, as it's the metropolitan hub that encompasses all Taiwan has to offer.Taipei 101 is basically the city's CN Tower — a towering landmark where you can get a 360 view of the city and a ...

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