38 m. ago Asian Currencies Face Renewed Headwinds as Tariff Fears Escalate

The outlook for emerging Asian currencies is worsening again after US President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on China, curbing optimism that his threats were mainly bargaining ploys.

Economics

76 m. ago E3 Lithium and Imperial Finalize Freehold Mineral Land for E3’s Clearwater Project

CALGARY, Alberta — E3 LITHIUM LTD. (TSXV: ETL) (FSE: OW3) (OTCQX: EEMMF), “E3 Lithium” or the “Company,” a leader in Canadian lithium, announced today it has finalized the rights and agreements for freehold mineral tenure held by Imperial Oil Limited (TSX:IMO) (NYSE:IMO), “Imperial” for the E3 Clearwater Project. The companies have entered into a Project […]

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8 h. ago Strip club Cinderella story ’Anora’ wins best picture at Oscars

LOS ANGELES — “Anora,” a strip club Cinderalla story without the fairy tale ending, was crowned best picture at the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday, handing Sean Baker’s gritty, Brooklyn-set screwball farce Hollywood’s top prize. In a stubbornly fluctuating Oscar season, “Anora,” the Palme d’Or-winner at the Cannes Film Festival, emerged as the unlikely frontrunner. […]

Transport

11 h. ago Canadian aerospace tech lands on moon aboard Firefly’s Blue Ghost

'It's like a democratization of the moon,' says boss of Quebec-based NGC Aerospace

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12 h. ago Excitement for Canadian company as Firefly’s Blue Ghost lands on moon

MONTREAL — The head of a Quebec aerospace company says he’s thrilled by the confirmation that a private lunar lander has touched down on the moon with his company’s technology aboard. Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost successfully descended from lunar orbit on autopilot early Sunday morning, carrying experiments for NASA and several Canadian-based technologies. Jean de […]

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13 h. ago Southern Alberta group pursuing landfill alternatives selects long

'Our technology objective targets over 90 per cent of the daily waste stream heading to the landfill into renewable energy,' said GGII chair Allan Clarke in a statement

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14 h. ago FedEx cargo plane makes emergency landing after bird strike, engine fire

The plane landed at Newark Liberty International Airport during the emergency. There were no reported injuries, and fire on the cargo plane was contained to the engine.

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14 h. ago Blood flow in legs may help predict heart disease: U of T study

Tired legs and difficulty exercising may reveal serious health problems with your heart — before you even know it. According to a University of Toronto study, testing the blood flow in leg muscles may be a better way to diagnose cardiovascular disease. Researchers at the university’s Institute of Biomedical Engineering say earlier signs of stiffening […]

Culture

16 h. ago Emergency on the floor: Alberta lawmakers face off over Trump tariffs — what’s next at critical crossroads

Alberta lawmakers — ruling UCP and Opposition NDP — took a break from daily crossfire this week for a marathon emergency debate about a thorn in the flesh for everyone: tariffs. There was general agreement on one thing: U.S. President Donald Trump abandoning the carrot of friendly goodwill for the stick of tariffs on Canadian […]

Economics

17 h. ago Private lunar lander Blue Ghost aces moon touchdown with special delivery for NASA

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A private lunar lander carrying a drill, vacuum and other experiments for NASA touched down on the moon Sunday, the latest in a string of companies looking to kickstart business on Earth’s celestial neighbor ahead of astronaut missions. Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander descended from lunar orbit on autopilot, aiming for […]

Science

24 h. ago Private lunar lander Blue Ghost touches down on the moon with a special delivery for NASA

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A private lunar lander carrying a drill, vacuum and other experiments for NASA touched down on the moon Sunday, the latest in a string of companies looking to kickstart business on Earth’s celestial neighbor ahead of astronaut missions. Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander descended from lunar orbit on autopilot, aiming […]

Science

24 h. ago Private lunar lander Blue Ghost aces moon touchdown with a special delivery for NASA

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A private lunar lander carrying a drill, vacuum and other experiments for NASA touched down on the moon Sunday, the latest in a string of companies looking to kickstart business on Earth’s celestial neighbor ahead of astronaut missions. Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander descended from lunar orbit on autopilot, aiming […]

Science

28 h. ago Air Canada planes once had a dance floor on flights from Toronto to Europe

These days, flying can feel a bit impersonal. Typically, you board a plane, settle into your seat, and find yourself surrounded by a sea of quiet passengers, who are all plugged into their devices or browsing the latest in-flight entertainment.You might even spend several hours sitting next to someone without exchanging a single word, but so long ago, flying was a very different experience — one where passengers would frequently strike up conversations with each other, and even dance above the clouds.In the 1970s, airlines raced to outdo each other with extravagances that seem almost unthinkable on a flight today. Once the Boeing 747 entered service in 1970, airlines had access to a new, larger aircraft that could host a range of novel services.While some airlines decided to turn their upper decks into dining rooms or lounges, Air Canada decided to turn theirs into a dance floor for their passengers.Air Canada's Boeing 747, introduced to service in 1971, had a fully funct...

Economics

40 h. ago FedEx cargo plane makes emergency landing following bird strike, engine fire

NEWARK, N.J. — A FedEx cargo plane made an emergency landing at a busy New Jersey airport on Saturday after a bird strike caused an engine fire that could be seen in the morning sky.  The plane landed at Newark Liberty International Airport during the emergency, said Lenis Valens, a spokesperson for the Port Authority of New […]

Events

42 h. ago Firefly Aerospace Robotic Lander Approaches Moon Landing Attempt

Firefly Aerospace is poised to land a robotic spacecraft on the moon on Sunday in partnership with NASA, part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to study the lunar surface ahead of planned human landings.

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42 h. ago EN VIDÉO | Un avion de FedEx en feu atterrit d'urgence au New Jersey

Un appareil de la compagnie FedEx a dû faire un atterrissage d'urgence samedi matin à l'aéroport Newark, au New Jersey.

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43 h. ago How Canada plans to use Russian cash to help fund Ukraine’s war effort

A new idea has emerged in G7 capitals in recent years — using the cash in frozen Russian accounts, or interest earned on those accounts, to help fund Ukraine's defence.

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46 h. ago Saturday's letters: Edmonton shortchanged vs. Calgary arena funding

The provincial government has set aside $106 million over three years for Edmonton in the 2025 budget for a park besides Rogers Place, to prepare land for a private development project by the Katz Group and to putting a wrecking ball to the Coliseum. This is the “parity” that Edmonton gets after the province committed […]

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55 h. ago Video emerges of another home invasion, just minutes before South Surrey attack

The chilling video, captured on a doorbell camera, shows a large man kicking a home's door in, before entering and demanding keys.

Events

59 h. ago Canadian Ski Jumpers Alex Loutitt and Abigail Strate Tie for Fifth at World Championships

A trio of Canadian ski jumping aces enjoyed a career-best day at the World Championships in Trondheim, Norway on Friday. All three Calgarians posted top World Championship results on the normal-sized hill. Alex Loutitt and Abigail Strate landed in a tie for fifth, while Nicole Maurer placed 21st. The 21-year-old Loutitt was sitting in third […]

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