38 m. ago New Cohere AI model’s performance rivals latest versions of DeepSeek, ChatGPT

TORONTO — Cohere Inc. says it has released a new enterprise generative artificial intelligence model that is “on par or better than” the latest technology underpinning ChatGPT and DeepSeek. The Toronto-based firm revealed the new product — Command A _ on Thursday, advertising it as offering maximum performance with minimal hardware costs. Command A is […]

Technology

1 hour ago Steven Guilbeault perdra son poste de ministre de l’Environnement

L’ancien militant écologiste avait été nommé en octobre 2021 par l’ancien premier ministre Justin Trudeau.

Politics

1 hour ago Driving to the Interior? Watch for heavy snow on some of B.C.'s highways

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the Coquihalla Highway and the Okanagan Connector.

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2 h. ago ‘QUITE EXCEPTIONAL’: Luigi Mangione lands largest donation from mystery donor

As Luigi Mangione, the man accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, awaits trial, his defence fund received a hefty addition earlier this week from a mystery donor. The anonymous benefactor pledged $36,500 US to the Luigi Mangione Official Defense Fund on the platform GiveSendGo, which was launched in December to cover the accused […]

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3 h. ago Konica Minolta Given the Highest Evaluation by CDP and Included on the Climate A List 2024

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Konica Minolta Business Solutions (Canada) Ltd. today announced its global headquarters, Konica Minolta, Inc. (Konica Minolta), has been selected for the Climate A List in the FY2024 survey by CDP, an international not-for-profit environmental organization. This is the eighth time Konica Minolta has been given the highest […]

Society

4 h. ago ClickHouse Acquires HyperDX to Accelerate the Future of Observability

SAN FRANCISCO — ClickHouse, the company behind the world’s fastest analytical database, today announced the acquisition of HyperDX, an open-source observability platform built on ClickHouse. This strategic acquisition reinforces ClickHouse’s commitment to delivering the fastest, most cost-effective, and scalable solutions to developers and enterprises worldwide; including observability. The acquisition combines ClickHouse’s unmatched performance and scalability […]

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5 h. ago Edmonton weather: Heavy snowfall dropping up to 20 cm with heavy winds

Here’s a look at Thursday’s Edmonton weather from Environment Canada. It’s currently -6 C at the Edmonton Blatchford weather station, with 18 km/h winds out of the east northeast and a wind chill of -13. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the areas […]

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5 h. ago U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Selects Tetra Tech for $240 Million Multiple

PASADENA, Calif. — Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK), a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services in water, environment and sustainable infrastructure, announced today that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Middle East District, selected Tetra Tech for a $240 million, multiple-award contract to provide architectural and engineering (A-E) design services for military […]

Economics

6 h. ago Kids Help Phone Celebrates CEO Katherine Hay’s Appointment to the Senate of Canada

TORONTO, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kids Help Phone (KHP) is proud to share that its President & CEO, Katherine (Kathy) Hay, has been appointed to serve in the Senate of Canada. Kathy’s leadership has guided KHP through a period of remarkable growth and innovation. Over the past few years, the organization has expanded […]

Society

7 h. ago Comment accélérer le déploiement de l’énergie solaire au Québec?

Cette énergie devrait jouer un plus grand rôle dans la transformation électrique du Québec, croit Guillaume Charpenel.

Science

7 h. ago ZenaTech Expands ZenaDrone Team by 35 Engineers and Technicians to Meet Drone Production Manufacturing Capacity

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), a technology company specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drones, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS and Quantum Computing solutions, announces today that its subsidiary ZenaDrone is expanding its team of drone engineers, technicians, and R&D engineers […]

Economics

7 h. ago Rockwell Automation Showcases Emulate3D Factory Test for the First Time at NVIDIA GTC 2025

Enterprise-scale digital twins unlock new possibilities for virtual controls testing MILWAUKEE — Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, will debut its new Emulate3D® Factory Test™ capabilities at NVIDIA GTC 2025. This first public showcase will demonstrate how the solution enables factory-scale virtual controls testing, helping manufacturers conduct […]

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7 h. ago Calgary embraced bold idea of transforming vacant offices into housing. How is it faring?

How Canada Wins: While progress has been made in the four years since Calgary embarked on a journey to convert empty offices into homes, challenges also await

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7 h. ago Calgary embraced bold idea of transforming vacant offices into housing. Is it working?

How Canada Wins: While progress has been made in the four years since Calgary embarked on a journey to convert empty offices into homes, challenges also await

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8 h. ago Kolibri Global Energy Inc. Announces Its 2024 Proved Reserves Increased 24 Percent to a Net Present Value of US$535 Million With a Five Well Drilling Program Currently Underway

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Kolibri Global Energy Inc. (the “Company” or “KEI”) (TSX: KEI) is providing the results of its December 31, 2024, independent reserves evaluation. All amounts are in US$ unless otherwise stated. Wolf Regener, President and CEO, commented: “We are very pleased with the large growth we had in Proved Reserves, which grew […]

Economics

19 h. ago Strategic Storage Growth Trust III, Inc. Expands Into Dallas Market With Strategic Acquisition

LADERA RANCH, Calif. — Strategic Storage Growth Trust III, Inc. (“SSGT III”), a private real estate investment trust sponsored by an affiliate of SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop”), is pleased to announce the acquisition of a self-storage facility in Dallas, Texas. This property was acquired by SSGT III in a Delaware Statutory Trust. Situated […]

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19 h. ago A breakdown of major EPA deregulatory moves around water, air, climate

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin on Wednesday announced nearly three dozen deregulatory moves that he said would spur the U.S. economy by rolling back rules that have unfairly burdened industry. Many of the moves would affect landmark regulations aimed at protecting clean air and water. Here’s a look at some of the 31 regulatory […]

Politics

19 h. ago Les coupes américaines auront des conséquences sur les prévisions météo canadiennes

Des centaines de météorologues et d’autres employés de l’agence américaine NOAA ont perdu leur emploi.

Society

21 h. ago OTC Markets Group Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results Delivering Revenue Growth

Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Highlights: Gross revenues of $111.1 million for the year, up 1% versus 2023 Operating income of $32.2 million for the year, down 1% versus 2023 Operating profit margin of 29.9% for the year, versus 30.6% for 2023 Net income of $27.4 million for 2024, down 1% versus 2023, and […]

Culture

22 h. ago It will be 20 degrees in Ontario this weekend but don't celebrate winter's end yet

It may feel as if spring has finally sprung in Toronto, but residents shouldn't let this week's mild conditions fool them, because there are still apparently a few colder days to come before the winter is over.The city has been graced with a few days of sunny skies and double-digit temperatures reminiscent of early patio season, and as of Wednesday afternoon, the short-term forecast shows even balmier weather is on the way this weekend, albeit peppered with rain.Unfortunately for those eager for the changing seasons, though, a chill will return soonafter.While The Weather Network (TWN) says thermometers will hit 16 C at the city's airport on both Saturday and Sunday — with other parts of the province potentially seeing temps as high as 20 C — those out and about are in for a swing of around 20 degrees within mere hours as things drop down to 0 C or colder.TWN is calling for a low of 0 C and a wind chill of -5 C overnight Sunday, and Environment and Climate Chan...

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