53 h. ago Election Power Meter: Problematic Liberal candidate hangs on; Local media gets Carney’s cold shoulder

Paul Chiang shows staying power. Conservatives show pressure, local media shows frustration

Politics

53 h. ago Election Power Meter: Local media gets Carney’s cold shoulder

Paul Chiang shows staying power. Conservatives show pressure, local media shows frustration

Politics

3 d. ago Important Advisory: Barrie ice storm power restoration update

BARRIE, Ontario, March 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alectra Utilities advises that due to severe damage to trees and electricity infrastructure, power restoration in the downtown core of Barrie will not be completed by Monday morning. Alectra crews will be working overnight and through the morning to restore power, however businesses and residents in the […]

Economics

4 d. ago THE LATEST: Conservatives focus on capital gains tax, Carney locks media out of events

Follow the Toronto Sun’s live coverage of Canada’s 45th general election, with contributions from Brian Lilley, Bryan Passifiume, Lorrie Goldstein and columnists Joe Warmington and Warren Kinsella, as well as contributions from the Sun’s editors and reporters covering the election ahead of the April 28 vote. Plus, you can find all of our election coverage […]

Economics

4 d. ago Ontario power outage map shows over 218,000 homes in the dark amid brutal ice storm

Over 218,000 Ontario homes are in the dark as widespread blackouts impact the province amid a brutal ice storm this weekend, according to Hydro One's outage map.Hydro One confirmed that homes in central and eastern Ontario without electricity reached hundreds of thousands as freezing rain weighed down tree branches and power lines."Power outages continue across central & eastern Ontario due to freezing rain," stated the utility company in a Saturday post on X, assuring the public that "Crews are working as quickly & safely as possible."Hydro One's social media post warns the public to "Stay safe, stay back from downed lines."Hydro One outage map as seen Saturday afternoon.The energy provider shared an update on Sunday, stating that over 218,000 homes are still without power.More than 218,000 customers remain without power. Safety is our top priority. We urge customers to stay away from downed power lines, trees and any damaged electrical equipment. Crews are w...

Events

6 d. ago Varcoe: Threat of system shock remains for Alberta electricity market, with 'hurricane brewing' amid current calm

Major challenges for Alberta's electrical grid include the rise of data centres and the electricity required to power them

Sport

7 d. ago Premier Danielle Smith says with Carney in power it's suddenly 'treason' to talk to U.S. media personalities in the fight against tariffs

Premier Danielle Smith says with Carney in power its suddenly "treason" to talk to U.S. media personalities in the fight against tariffs.

Economics

7 d. ago Election power meter: Premiers and toddlers steal the show in the first week

As the campaign unfolds, we’ll rank parties, candidates and other characters

Politics

1 week ago As federal election campaign kicks off Sunday, Carney to seek seat in Nepean

OTTAWA — When the federal election campaign kicks off Sunday, Mark Carney will be seeking a seat as a Liberal MP in the House of Commons to represent the Ottawa riding of Nepean. The Liberal party confirmed the move on social media late Saturday. Carney is expected to visit Rideau Hall on Sunday to ask […]

Politics

1 week ago Heathrow Airport to close Friday after fire knocks out power to part of London

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Heathrow Airport will be closed Friday after a fire at an electrical substation knocked out power to the airport and thousands of homes. About 150 people had to be evacuated after a transformer within an electrical substation caught fire in west London. “To maintain the safety of our passengers and colleagues, […]

Events

1 week ago Heathrow Airport closes for the day after a fire knocks out power, disrupting hundreds of flights

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Heathrow Airport closed for the full day Friday after an electrical substation fire knocked out its power, disrupting flights for hundreds of thousands of passengers at one of Europe’s biggest travel hubs. Flights were diverted to Gatwick Airport, Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris and Ireland’s Shannon Airport, tracking services showed. […]

Events

2 w. ago Prime Minister Carney in Edmonton to meet with Premier Smith, announce affordable housing

Prime Minister Mark Carney, expected to call a federal election on Sunday for a vote as early as April 28, is meeting with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith in Edmonton Thursday morning. Carney and Smith will pose for media photographers at 9 a.m., says a late Wednesday news release from the Prime Minister’s Office. Then at […]

Politics

2 w. ago Mark Carney in Edmonton: Meeting with Smith, announcing affordable housing and skating with Oilers

Prime Minister Mark Carney — expected to call a federal election on Sunday for a vote as early as April 28 — is meeting with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith in Edmonton on Thursday morning. Carney and Smith were set to pose for media photographers at 9 a.m., says a late Wednesday news release from the […]

Transport

2 w. ago China Accelerates Grid Spending to Absorb Deluge of Solar Power

China has boosted spending on its power networks to allow them to absorb more electricity from its world-leading buildout of solar plants.

Other

2 w. ago ETAP and Schneider Electric Unveil World’s First Digital Twin to Simulate AI Factory Power Requirements from Grid to Chip Level Using NVIDIA Omniverse

Digital twin provides enhanced insight and control over AI Factory electrical systems and power requirementsProduct collaboration integrates ETAP’s advanced Electrical Digital Twin technology with NVIDIA Omniverse™ Cloud APIsOperators can benefit from advanced energy efficiency, predictive maintenance, and reduced total cost of ownership Boston, MA, USA, March 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BOSTON (USA), March 18, […]

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2 w. ago Carney calls Trump’s 51 state remarks ‘disrespectful’ as international media takes notice

Annexation comments 'need to stop before any conversation about our broader partnership with the U.S.,' Mark Carney said

Society

2 w. ago HydroGraph and NEI Corporation Announce New Line of Graphene Dispersions

Innovative dispersions leverage HydroGraph’s high-purity graphene technology to enhance electrode conductivity TORONTO, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HydroGraph Clean Power Inc. (CSE: HG) (OTCQB: HGRAF) (FRA: M98) (the “Company” or “HydroGraph”), a sustainable commercial manufacturer of high-purity graphene, and NEI Corporation, a leader in battery materials and testing services, announced the launch of NANOMYTE® […]

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2 w. ago Millions of Cubans remain without power after substation failure left the island in the dark

HAVANA (AP) — Millions of people in Cuba remained without power Saturday after a failure of the nation’s electric grid left the island in the dark the previous night. The massive blackout is the fourth in the last six months as a severe economic crisis plagues the Caribbean country. The Ministry of Energy and Mines, […]

Economics

3 w. ago EPA head says he’ll roll back dozens of environmental regulations, including rules on climate change

WASHINGTON (AP) — In what he called the “most consequential day of deregulation in American history,” the head of the Environmental Protection Agency announced a series of actions Wednesday to roll back landmark environmental regulations, including rules on pollution from coal-fired power plants, climate change and electric vehicles. “We are driving a dagger through the […]

Society

3 w. ago Incoming PM Mark Carney says he has put his assets in a blind trust

OTTAWA — Mark Carney’s leadership campaign says he has given a “full and robust conflict of interest management plan” to the country’s ethics commissioner. In a media statement, the campaign says that as part of that plan, Carney has divested all of his assets other than personal real estate into a blind trust. The campaign […]

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