45 m. ago Alectra Inc. employees surpass fundraising goal, raising more than $27,000 for Coldest Night of the Year

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alectra employees once again stepped up to support their communities, raising $27,278 for Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY), a national initiative aimed at helping people experiencing homelessness, hunger and hardship. More than 100 Alectra employees braved the winter temperatures, joining thousands of Canadians in walking to […]

Economics

64 m. ago Metro Vancouver to get more gusting winds Monday afternoon, overnight

Environment Canada issued an updated wind warning on Monday morning, warning of damage or power outages due to strong winds.

Other

84 m. ago Geoff Russ: Germany’s centrist parties have one last chance to fix immigration, the economy

German voters sent a clear message by handing the nationalist Alternative for Germany the second-most seats in Sunday's election: enough is enough

Culture

90 m. ago European Stocks Steady as AI Spending Worries Offset DAX Rally

European stocks ended the day flat as worries about Microsoft Corp.’s dwindling spending on data centers tempered positivity from the German election outcome.

Economics

2 h. ago Brookfield Makes $1.7 Billion Bet on Power Needs by AI, Data

Brookfield Asset Management agreed to spend $1.7 billion in a deal to expand its US onshore renewables business as the company bets there will be increasing demand for electricity from data centers and artificial intelligence.

Economics

3 h. ago Abu Dhabi’s ENEC Eyes Investment in Nuclear Specialist Newcleo

Abu Dhabi’s state-run atomic power company is set to invest in French-Italian operator Newcleo after signing an accord during a visit to Rome by the United Arab Emirates’ president.

Science

5 h. ago German business leaders say new government must act quickly to rescue stagnant economy

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Germany’s businesses have been frustrated by government inaction on the stagnating economy. Sunday’s national election raises hopes of a stable two-party coalition of conservatives and center-left Social Democrats, with center-right leader Friedrich Merz as chancellor. But will it take the swift action business leaders are calling for? Here’s what leading economists […]

Politics

5 h. ago AfD, classified as ‘suspected’ extremist party in Germany, makes dramatic gains in election

The Alternative for Germany's surge was driven by popular anger over illegal immigration, the resultant crime, and high energy costs driven by green energy policies

Politics

5 h. ago German Power Gains on Outlook for Less Wind, Colder Temperatures

German power prices rose with below-average wind generation and colder temperatures forecast for the turn of the month, which may lead to more costly fossil-fuel plants being deployed during peak electricity demand.

Other

8 h. ago MAG Provides Exploration Update and Outlook for Larder and Deer Trail Projects

Confirms Deeper High-Grade Zones on Main Break; New Regional Zones at LarderLarge Expansion of Carissa Zone at Deer Trail Points to Mineral Source VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MAG Silver Corp. (“MAG” or “the Company”) provides an update on its exploration activities and 2025 outlook for its Larder (Ontario, Canada) and […]

Other

10 h. ago German Business Optimism Grows as Firms Weigh Election, Tariffs

Optimism among German companies grew, feeding hopes of a turnaround for Europe’s largest economy that may also benefit from a change in government following elections on Sunday.

Economics

11 h. ago Oil Holds Drop as Supply Issues and Geopolitics Dog the Outlook

Oil held a decline as the prospect of increased supply from Iraq weighed on prices, with US President Donald Trump’s efforts to end the three-year war in Ukraine also in focus.

Politics

11 h. ago Canadian chip and hardware makers brace for tariffs, seek domestic support

Ramee Mossa was months into fundraising for his power hardware company FTEX when U.S. President Donald Trump started looming over the negotiations. As soon as Trump took office, potential financiers in the U.S. began feeling “uneasy” and started asking questions about what a succession of tariffs would mean for Mossa’s Montreal-based company. “For hardware startups, […]

Economics

11 h. ago Gas, Power and LNG Trading Profits to Eclipse Oil, McKinsey Says

Gas, power and LNG are set to eclipse oil as the biggest driver of commodity trading profits, according to research from McKinsey & Co Inc.

Other

14 h. ago German Fringe Parties’ Strong Showing Clouds Path to Debt Reform

The result of Germany’s parliamentary election complicates the path to more lenient fiscal policy in the future, limiting the options of next government in trying to lift the economy out of its long bout of stagnation.

Society

18 h. ago ‘Human error’ played role in deer pig’s death, Toronto Zoo says

Bucky, a babirusa whose species is considered vulnerable, gained access to rhino pen on Saturday, officials say

Events

20 h. ago Hat trick puts Alex Ovechkin 13 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin fired a perfect wrist shot past Calvin Pickard for his first goal of the game, scored from his office on the power play for his second and sailed a shot into an empty net from his own zone to complete the hat trick. “I have pretty good chances to score more,” […]

Sport

21 h. ago Asian Equities Slip; German Vote Result Lifts Euro: Markets Wrap

Stocks in Asia fell after Wall Street notched up its worst session of the year on lackluster US economic data. The euro strengthened after Germany’s conservative party came in first in the national election.

Economics

24 h. ago Gusts reaching 80 km/h expected in Victoria, parts of Metro Vancouver

The weather agency says the high winds may cause power outages, and residents are asked to monitor alerts in case of severe weather

Culture

25 h. ago Player grades: Edmonton Oilers, 1, vs Washington Capitals, 2, live report

The fifth-ranked Edmonton Oilers face NHL’s second-ranked team, the Washingon Capitals. To start the game, the Oilers put their lines into a blender on full power, with Connor McDavid starting with Vasili Podkolzin and Kasperi Kapanen on the top line. Mattias Janmark was sent to the pressbox for this one. Here is a running account […]

Economics