78 m. ago Canada needs to gain control over its energy supplies amid tariff threats, says Peter Tertzakian

West-to-east energy corridors for oil and electricity are needed, says expert

Economics

80 m. ago AIMS software 2nd phase rollout sparks concerns for Saskatchewan health

SEIU-West president Barbara Cape is raising concerns about the new phase rollout for the AIMS payroll system for Saskatchewan health care.

Science

1 hour ago Fanshawe College faces program cuts, job losses as revenue sinks: President

Citing provincial underfunding and a massive drop in lucrative international-student enrolment, Fanshawe College faces permanent program suspensions and layoffs, its president warned staff at a town hall on Wednesday morning. “The Fanshawe College of tomorrow will look different,” Peter Devlin said in the meeting, which was streamed live over YouTube and dubbed Fanshawe’s Road to […]

Sport

2 h. ago Couple from U.S. pays for everyone in Ontario restaurant as apology for Trump

Amid an extremely tense political moment between Americans and Canadians, one U.S. couple's simple gesture of kindness is serving as a reminder that there is still a sense of camaraderie and solidarity between people across the two nations, tariff threats be damned.The guests, named Bill and Sara, were dining at the Toast restaurant in Windsor on Saturday, which lies just over the border from their home in Michigan.Given the present political climate — from Trump's plan for economically devastating tariffs on Canadian goods to him repeatedly and earnestly suggesting our country become the 51st American state — the couple thought it was fitting to extend some sort of olive branch while visiting the Ontario town.So, they decided to cover the bill of every other person eating at the busy establishment at the time. It's something restaurant owners later said was a first for them in nine years of business, and that had ev...

Other

3 h. ago GE Vernova and NRG to Build 5 Gigawatts of Gas Plants for AI

GE Vernova Inc., NRG Energy Inc. and Kiewit Corp. have signed an agreement to develop up to 5.4 gigawatts of gas-fired power plants as the energy industry anticipates a surge in electricity demand from artificial intelligence.

Other

4 h. ago Germany’s KFW to Lend Cape Town €150 Million for Green Energy

Cape Town is set to accelerate its switch to green energy and limit reliance on erratic supply from the state power utility after winning a €150 million ($157 million) loan from Germany’s KFW Development Bank.

Economics

4 h. ago Toronto woman shares how costs of living in Maldives are way different than home

One Canadian who swapped city living for a life on an island of 500 people in the Maldives says she couldn’t be happier.Former Toronto resident Gen Darling, 31, is a full-time content creator and co-owner of Jimmy's Excursions, a newly launched tour company in the Maldives that organizes snorkelling, freediving and group trips.Expat life isn't new for Darling."After graduating from Dalhousie University in 2015, I left Canada to travel South East Asia with my best friends, and after four months of travel, I got a job in Taiwan teaching English," she said. "I mark this as the start of my expat life."Finding love in the MaldivesThe Maldives wasn’t exactly part of Darling's plan."The short answer to this is that I fell in love. I met my now husband while I was on vacation here in 2017, and I immediately had a good energy about the country," she said. "I felt a freedom I hadn't felt in other places. There's calmness and peace in the way of living here that...

Economics

5 h. ago Opinion: Ranchers asking for honesty, integrity in province's handling of coal mining

I made a phone call last week to a neighbour, someone reluctantly thrust into the “coal mines or water” debate. Last year, the MD of Ranchland took the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) and Government of Alberta to court, fighting Energy Minister Brian Jean’s “interpretation,” which stated that the Grassy Mountain Coal Project be considered an […]

Other

6 h. ago GREEN: Time to finally cut red tape and liberate businesses in Canada

Ever since Donald Trump overturned the tables of the regulators in America’s administrative state, many Canadians have finally recognized Canada also has a major excessive regulatory problem of its own. Indeed, Canada’s economy is festooned with red tape. Businesses are forced to comply with seemingly endless paperwork and reporting requirements pertaining to every dimension of […]

Economics

6 h. ago Bell: Jeromy Farkas running for Calgary mayor — Boy, he's changed!

'The only way you can run for mayor and win in this town is to plant your flag in the middle,' says Jeromy Farkas, running to be mayor of Calgary

Other

11 h. ago Ukraine Set to Raise Gas Imports After Infrastructure Attacks

Ukraine will have to buy between 1 billion and 2 billion cubic meters of gas this year to prepare for next heating season, the nation’s largest private energy company estimates.

Economics

12 h. ago EON to Boost Investments by 15% This Year as Europe Electrifies

EON SE will boost spending this year by 15% as the German utility seeks to profit from the energy transition and demand for connections from data centers.

Economics

12 h. ago EON Boosts Spending by 15% as AI Data Hubs Seek Grid Linkups

EON SE will ramp up investments by 15% this year as the German utility seeks to profit from the energy transition and demand for connections from AI data centers.

Other

17 h. ago Mustang Energy Corp. Completes Airborne MobileMT Survey at their Yellowstone Project, Saskatchewan and Provides Corporate Update

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mustang Energy Corp. (CSE: MEC, OTC: MECPF, FRA:92T) (the “Company” or “Mustang”) is pleased to announce the completion of a helicopter-borne Mobile MagnetoTellurics (“MobileMT”) survey on the Company’s Yellowstone Project, located in the Western Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan. The MobileMT survey was completed by Expert Geophysics based out […]

Culture

18 h. ago US Oil Steadies in the $60s as Dour Economic Sentiment Weighs

Oil in New York steadied after sinking back into the $60s-a-barrel range as a souring economic outlook threatened prospects for energy demand and spurred investors to shun risk assets including crude.

Economics

18 h. ago China Must Cut 15% of Steel Capacity to Meet 2025 Climate Goals

China needs to tackle its steel glut by cutting 15% of capacity this year, if mills are to meet their 2025 climate goals and return to profitability, according to clean energy analysts.

Society

19 h. ago Volatile Climate Splits Weather Agencies on El Niño Messaging

An accurate read is essential for governments, energy markets and farmers, especially as global warming exacerbates extreme weather.

Society

20 h. ago Energy minister clarifies confusion over apparent Metro Vancouver EV subsidies

B.C.'s energy minister has stepped in to try and clear up confusion about an electric vehicle subsidy that sparked concerns at a recent Metro Vancouver board meeting.

Politics

20 h. ago Samsung Canada Expands Retail Presence with Immersive New Store at Scarborough Town Centre

The new location offers hands-on experiences with innovative technology and expert insights MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Samsung Electronics Canada is excited to announce the grand opening of its new Samsung Experience Store at Scarborough Town Centre (STC), on Friday, February 21, further solidifying Samsung’s dedication to growing its retail footprint across Canada. “We’re thrilled to introduce […]

Transport

20 h. ago Edmonton adopts new public behaviour rule book banning spitting, drug use, panhandling near roads

Edmonton has a new rule book for public behaviour after getting the green light at city hall. City council unanimously approved the new Public Spaces Bylaw Tuesday morning meant to set clear expectations for behaviours that are and are not allowed in public in Edmonton. This includes bans on spitting, using drugs, panhandling by or […]

Transport