47 h. ago BASF signs its first Canadian Master Research Agreement with the University of Toronto

BASF’s milestone partnership unlocks new opportunities and simplifies collaboration between BASF researchers across the globe and those at the University of Toronto. The partnership will drive innovation in key areas, with five new projects underway, including research on lasso peptide and fungicide synergies for seed treatments and machine learning for solubility prediction. MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, April […]

Society

3 d. ago U.K. lawmakers approve rescue of British Steel in emergency parliamentary session

LONDON — U.K. lawmakers returned to Parliament from their Easter break on Saturday to approve an emergency rescue of the country’s last remaining factory that makes steel from scratch. Prime Minister Keir Starmer summoned lawmakers for the unusual Saturday sitting, only the sixth since the Second World War, to back a bill primarily aimed at […]

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4 d. ago Opinion: For the prosperity of Canada, we need to put energy on the ballot

We have what so many nations wish for – rich, abundant natural resources. It is the one thing that sets apart those in countries suffering energy poverty, and the lifestyle and health of the people in nations who enjoy energy prosperity. A prosperous energy sector means prosperity for all Canadians. We use energy to cook […]

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6 d. ago Novo Resources Corp. Unveils New Corporate Presentation for Investors

PERTH, Western Australia, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Novo Resources Corp. (Novo or the Company) (ASX: NVO) (TSX: NVO) (OTCQB: NSRPF) is pleased to provide the launch of its April corporate presentation, aimed at providing investors with a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the Company’s growth strategy and key projects throughout its Australian focused […]

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6 d. ago Canadian online retail CEO making workers prove jobs can't be done by AI

It seems like Tobi Lütke, the CEO of Canadian online retail giant Shopify, is a big fan of AI. A new memo sent to all the company's employees says that using artificial intelligence (AI) is now an expectation.The CEO shared the employee memo on Twitter because he claimed that it was already being leaked to the press. The preamble is fairly long before leading into six rules for Shopify workers to use AI more at work. First, "using AI effectively is now a fundamental expectation of everyone at Shopify."The second rule is to use AI tools to help prototype new products since it can help you learn at a much faster rate, according to Lütke. Following that, he tells staff that the company is adding AI usage questions to its performance and peer review questionnaires. He's worried that a lot of people bounce off AI after using it for the first few times because it might give them an undesirable answer. Therefore, he's hoping that adding it to peer reviews will help people le...

Society

7 d. ago Mark Carney treads a fine line on climate in a tight election

(Bloomberg) — Last month, in his first speech as Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney vowed to make the nation “a superpower in both conventional and clean energy.” The “conventional” reference could be seen as matter of course in a nation whose energy sector is still dominated by oil and gas. But it also shows the […]

Politics

7 d. ago Canadian oil and gas producers ’looking through’ market volatility: CAPP CEO

West Texas Intermediate crude prices have lost about US$10 over the last week to hover around US$60 a barrel.

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8 d. ago Sproule and ERCE Announce Strategic Merger, Enhancing Global Energy Expertise

CALGARY, CANADA & LONDON, UK, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sproule and ERCE are thrilled to announce a strategic merger, combining two industry-leading companies to form Sproule ERCE. The new company will leverage the strengths of both organizations, enhance capabilities, and create unparalleled solutions in the global energy sector.   “ERCE is a natural […]

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9 d. ago What is B.C.'s energy future? Liberals, Conservatives 'offer two different visions'

As U.S. President Donald Trump sows economic uncertainty with tariffs, the issue of how Canada develops its energy sector is particularly relevant in this Canadian election

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1 week ago Steep drop in global crude prices drag down Canadian energy stocks

CALGARY — Fears of a tariff-driven recession have led to a steep drop in the price of crude oil, walloping Canadian energy stocks and stoking worry about the sector’s outlook should the weakness persist. West Texas Intermediate crude, the key U.S. benchmark, dropped as low as US$60.45 per barrel on Friday, recovering some ground by […]

Economics

1 week ago IdentiFlight and Roc Conservation Tech Partner to Advance AI

LOUISVILLE, Colo., April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Boulder Imaging has announced a partnership with Roc Conservation Tech to expand IdentiFlight’s global reach and enhance wildlife conservation within the wind energy sector. With a shared commitment to bridging technology and environmental stewardship, Roc Conservation Tech will play a pivotal role in growing IdentiFlight’s presence and […]

Culture

2 w. ago FINLAYSON: Energy sector will fuel Alberta economy and Canada’s exports for years to come

Most of Canada’s oil reserves are in Alberta, along with a majority of natural gas reserves. Alberta is the beating heart of the Canadian energy economy.

Economics

2 w. ago WATCH: Poilievre makes needed promises to Canadian energy sector

WATCH: Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre explains his plan to get Canada back on track. What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us a Letter to the Editor for possible publication to torsun.editor@sunmedia.ca.  Letters must be 250 words or less and signed. And don’t forget to subscribe to […]

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2 w. ago Energy Stocks Defy Market Turmoil in Hunt for Inflation Hedge

The energy sector has pulled off a rare feat: It’s the only industry group in the S&P 500 Index to rise in the month of March.

Economics

3 w. ago Montage Gold Achieves Key Construction Milestone at Its Koné Project as Process Plant Concrete Works Commenced

ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire, March 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Montage Gold Corp. (“Montage” or the “Company”) (TSXV: MAU, OTCQX: MAUTF) is pleased to announce that rapid construction progress is being achieved at its Koné project in Côte d’Ivoire, where process plant concrete works, including the ahead-of-schedule pouring of Carbon-in-Leach tank foundations, have commenced, marking an important milestone. […]

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3 w. ago German Industry Lobby Joins Calls for More Flexible Gas Storage

Germany’s industry lobby pushed for more leeway in refilling gas storage facilities, arguing it would help ease the sector’s struggle with high energy bills.

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3 w. ago Smith says changes to Alberta infrastructure defence law will prevent any ‘interference from Ottawa’

The amendments would put a firewall around Alberta's energy sector by declaring oil and gas production sites and facilities housing emissions data as essential infrastructure

Economics

3 w. ago Alberta Premier Danielle Smith backs energy sector CEOs calling on feds to build major projects faster

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith backed an open letter from the heads of Canada’s largest oil and gas producers calling on all four federal political leaders to find ways to build major projects faster. In an open letter sent to federal political leaders on Wednesday, industry CEOs outlined their plans to strengthen Canada’s economy from establishing […]

Politics

3 w. ago Canada’s oil leaders urge Ottawa to declare energy crisis and designate key projects in the ‘national interest’

Energy executives call for government to use emergency powers to speed oil and gas projects

Politics

4 w. ago Energy sector CEOs call on Canadian lawmakers to use emergency powers to speed key projects

The letter comes as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens Canadian sovereignty and proposes massive tariffs on Canadian goods, including oil and natural gas.

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