74 m. ago Ontario Highway 407 is free during rush hour for this entire month

Ontario drivers are getting a break on the ever-rising cost of living in the province and will get free access to Highway 407 ETR during rush hour throughout the month of March 2025.The private operators of the tolled highway route announced that, from March 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025, Ontario drivers will be able to use the 407 toll-free on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and/or 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.But there are some things you might need to know first.Who is eligible?Personal vehicles with Ontario licence plates can access this promotion, while private truck traffic and other heavy vehicle transponders are not eligible for this offer.What is covered?Throughout this promotion, motorists will have toll charges, trip toll charges, camera charges, and applicable account fees waived and replaced by a promotional credit on bills. Transponder lease fees will continue to apply for motorists who lease the devices.How to get in on the promotionTravel will be free during weekday rush hou...

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2 h. ago Alation Announces Agentic Data Quality Solution to Close Data Trust Gap

AI-native solution helps organizations prioritize, monitor, and remediate data quality at enterprise scale REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alation Inc., the data intelligence company, today introduced Alation Data Quality (DQ), an AI-native solution that restores trust in data by identifying and proactively monitoring critical data assets, and automatically applying relevant quality […]

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5 h. ago PropTech Leader VendorPM Expands Its Platform with Contract Management, Creating Industry’s First End

VendorPM’s expansion marks a turning point for a $600B industry, unifying vendor credentialing, eTendering & contract management TORONTO — VendorPM, one of North America’s fastest growing procurement and vendor management platforms, has formally announced the launch of its highly anticipated Contract Management module. This cements VendorPM as the only solution in the industry to unify […]

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8 h. ago GRE System Selects Lumissil’s CG5317 for Its EV Charging Solutions

MILPITAS, Calif., March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GRE System, a leading provider of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE), has chosen Lumissil’s CG5317 to enhance the connectivity and performance of its next-generation EV charging solutions. This collaboration strengthens GRE System’s ability to deliver efficient, reliable, and future-ready charging infrastructure for the growing EV market. Lumissil’s […]

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9 h. ago SHIFT Partners with Thales to Bring eSIM Capability to Sustainable Smartphones

SHIFT, the German pioneer in sustainable and ethical handset manufacturing, has partnered with Thales, a global leader in advanced technologies, to integrate Thales’s eSIM technology for SHIFT’s next-generation smartphones. SHIFT’s smartphones are becoming eSIM-enabled with Thales’s innovative solution that bridges the gap between a conventional SIM card and cutting-edge eSIM functionality: the eSIM being provided […]

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9 h. ago Quectel Unveils Its New Smart Module SC200V at MWC 2025, Unlocking New Possibilities for High

BARCELONA, Spain — Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, today announces the launch of the SC200V smart module, powered by a Qualcomm Technologies processor. Designed to deliver exceptional performance across system capabilities, multimedia functions, network connectivity, and terminal development, this module is ideal for high-speed and multimedia-intensive applications, industrial handheld terminals, in-vehicle devices, […]

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11 h. ago Ansell Expands Portfolio to Include Kimtech, KleenGuard and RightCycle Brands in North America and Europe

MELBOURNE, Australia — Ansell Limited (ASX: ANN), a global leader in protection solutions, announced today that its sales organisation will begin accepting Kimtech™ and KleenGuard™ orders and managing customer inquiries across North America and Europe. This marks the first significant commercial milestone following the strategic acquisition of Kimberly-Clark’s Personal Protective Equipment (KCPPE) business last year […]

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11 h. ago Un appel à considérer le site du viaduc Berri pour le poste électrique d’Hydro

Il existe une solution viable qui répondrait aux exigences sans compromettre notre patrimoine culturel.

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15 h. ago Oscars 2025 red carpet: The dreamiest and most daring fashion of the night

There's no set costume theme for the Oscars, but this year's guests embraced romanticism and drama in their sartorial selections.

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17 h. ago Lenovo Pioneers More Personalized, Integrated, and Innovative Hybrid AI Technology at MWC 2025

BARCELONA, Spain — Today, at MWC 2025, Lenovo unveiled groundbreaking advancements in hybrid AI with integrated devices and solutions to empower creators, professionals, and enterprises. The new offerings exemplify Lenovo’s vision of Smarter AI for all and showcase how end-to-end AI can offer seamless creation, connection, and collaboration. The range of technology launched at MWC—from […]

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20 h. ago Terminal Avenue in False Creek reopens after sewer repairs — but a permanent fix is still to come

The City of Vancouver says traffic flow has been restored through the area of Terminal Avenue but a permanent solution is still being worked out

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20 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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21 h. ago LEDREW: Liberal Party members would be smart to reject Carney

By Sunday, 400,000 adherents of the Justin Party (formerly the Liberal Party of Canada) are expected to have voted to select the next prime minister of Canada. No matter that 300,000 of these were just recently signed up as people seriously interested in politics only since the incumbent, Justin Trudeau, forced from office by a […]

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25 h. ago GIGABYTE Showcases Comprehensive AI Computing Portfolio at MWC 2025, Leading Industry Transformation from Development to Deployment

TAIPEI — GIGABYTE, a global leader in computing innovation and technology, will showcase its full-spectrum AI computing solutions that bridge development to deployment at MWC 2025, taking place from March 3-6. “AI+” and “Enterprise-Reinvented” are two of the themes for MWC. As enterprises accelerate their digital transformation and intelligent upgrades, the transition of AI applications […]

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40 h. ago Player grades: Have Edmonton Oilers finally found the solution? Beat Canes 3

The Edmonton Oilers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 with an outstanding defensive effort, breaking a five game losing streak. Have the Oilers finally found the solution to their recent woes. They certainly did so in this one game, rediscovering many of the solid defensive habits they had lost in the last month. Connor McDavid. He […]

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59 h. ago BAnQ à vendre, une institution de moins en moins grande et une décision sans vision pour l’avenir

La véritable question est donc: pourquoi en est-on rendu à une solution aussi discutable?

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62 h. ago Jury finds deadly ambush of Calgary couple outside their southwest home wasn't a planned execution

The deadly ambush of a Calgary couple outside their southwest home wasn’t a planned execution, a jury ruled Friday evening. The Calgary Court of King’s Bench jury convicted Edmonton-area man Michael Tyrel Arnold of a reduced charge of second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Nakita Baron, who was killed in the front passenger seat […]

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62 h. ago Psych assessment ordered for man charged with murder in alleged B.C. cyclist hit

Steven Squires is charged with first-degree murder in the Feb. 8 death of 54-year-old Rodney Kelly, near Cumberland.

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63 h. ago Minneapolis man charged with trying to join Islamic State group

MINNEAPOLIS — A Minneapolis man who allegedly expressed admiration for the truck attack in New Orleans that killed 14 people has been accused of trying to join the Islamic State group, federal prosecutors announced Friday. Abdisatar Ahmed Hassan, 22, made his first court appearance on a charge of attempting to provide material support to a […]

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63 h. ago B.C. wildlife rescue operators charged, accused of feeding bears

Tammy Trefry and Jeffrey Martel's lawyer allege they are being "harassed and intentionally targeted" by the B.C. Conservation Officer Service.

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