17 h. ago Status of Northvolt’s Quebec battery plant unclear amid parent company’s bankruptcy

MONTREAL — It’s unclear whether Northvolt North America’s electric vehicle battery plant project in Quebec will proceed after its parent company filed for bankruptcy in Sweden on Wednesday. The manufacturer’s Canadian subsidiary says Northvolt AB underwent an “exhaustive effort … to secure a viable financial and operational future” but was ultimately unsuccessful. Northvolt North America […]

Economics

29 h. ago Today's letters: Support Canada's independence by actually voting this time

Wednesday, March 12: Once the expected federal election is over, we need a special war cabinet to deal with the U.S., a reader says. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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49 h. ago  Cerebras Announces Six New AI Datacenters Across North America and Europe to Deliver Industry’s Largest Dedicated AI Inference Cloud

New datacenters catapult Cerebras to hyperscale capacity, offering over 40 million tokens/second to enterprises, governments, and developers worldwide SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Cerebras Systems, the pioneer in accelerating generative AI, today announced the launch of six new AI inference datacenters powered by Cerebras Wafer-Scale Engines. These state-of-the-art facilities, equipped with thousands of Cerebras CS-3 systems, are […]

Economics

49 h. ago Your letters: Canada caught in middle of U.S., Russian aggression

Canada is essentially a defenceless, low-hanging fruit, ripe for the picking between the aggressive Russians (who planted a titanium flag on the seabed at the North Pole) and an imperialist America across an 8,891-kilometre undefended border. Imagine the nightmarish collusion between a Russian invasion of our Arctic islands and an American “Do you want to […]

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50 h. ago The Keg Royalties Income Fund announces March 2025 cash distribution

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Keg Royalties Income Fund (the “Fund”) (TSX: KEG.UN) today announced that its March 2025 distribution of $0.0946 per unit has been declared and is payable to unitholders of record as at March 21, 2025. The March 2025 distribution will be paid on March 31, 2025. […]

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66 h. ago Toronto Pearson Airport recognized as one of the best in the world

Pearson International Airport in Toronto just earned the distinction of being the top high-volume airport in all of North America.Awarded each year by Airports Council International (ACI) World, a trade representative of airports worldwide, the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) awards for 2025 are here, and Pearson Airport has, once again, made the cut.It may come as a surprise, given Pearson's oft-bemoaned infrastructural issues, long lines and — oh yeah! — planes landing upside down on the runway, but according to ACI, they're actually among the top three airports serving over 40 million passangers a year.Joining Pearson in the largest-volume category are Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, both in the United States.If you, like plenty of Canadians caught in the crosshairs of the on-again-off-again trade war between Canada and the United States, are planning to do more travel close to h...

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69 h. ago Quebec creates new committee to study whether secularism rules are being followed

The Quebec government is creating a committee to make recommendations on how to strengthen secularism in the province. 

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3 d. ago Recall Parliament so MPs can voice support for Canada under threat from Trump, Axworthy says

"Parliament should be meeting today," the elder statesman told a rally of 1,000 people in Ottawa Sunday.

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3 d. ago Federal Liberals hand Quebec’s Davie shipyard new $3.25B icebreaker deal

The federal Liberal government made a major funding announcement for the Quebec shipbuilding industry Sunday just hours before Liberals were to vote to pick a new leader.

Economics

4 d. ago Toronto Comicon is back this week and here's everything you can expect

Get your best cosplay ready, Toronto, because Comicon 2025 is right around the corner.Toronto's ultimate celebration of fan culture, from TV to comics and everything in between, returns for another epic year on March 14, bringing some exciting stars, original art and exciting events together all under one roof.Organized by Fan Expo, the largest comic con producer in the entire world, Toronto's event is just one in a series of conventions that take place across North America. I may be biased, but I'd say Toronto's is the best.The festival takes place from March 14 to 16 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, bringing fans, cosplayers and personalities to the heart of the city to celebrate everything delightfully nerdy.Here's what you can expect to see and do at Toronto Comicon 2025.EventsThe convention is comprised of almost too many different events to list, from panels and meet-and-greets to meet-ups and competitions, but a few stand out as can't-miss opportunities.It goes without...

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5 d. ago B.C. announces details on IVF funding program but some questions remain

Fertility coach Laura Spencer told Global News that major details still need to be finalized, including which fertility clinics will be participating.

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5 d. ago Trump says Canada, Mexico tensions will make 2026 World Cup ‘more exciting’

U.S. President Donald Trump created a task force Friday to prepare for the 2026 World Cup hosted by North America at a time when his tariffs have ratcheted up tensions.

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5 d. ago Canoe EIT Income Fund Announces March 2025 Monthly Distribution

CALGARY, Alberta, March 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canoe EIT Income Fund (the “Fund”) (TSX – EIT.UN) announces the March 2025 monthly distribution of $0.10 per unit. Unitholders of record on March 21, 2025, will receive distributions payable on April 15, 2025. About Canoe EIT Income FundCanoe EIT Income Fund is one of Canada’s largest […]

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5 d. ago Heidelberg Materials North America Announces Funding Commitment from Government of Canada in Support of its Groundbreaking Edmonton CCUS Project

ISED has committed to finalizing negotiations on a Contribution Agreement for the Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) project at the company’s cement plant in Edmonton, Alberta. Irving, Texas, March 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Heidelberg Materials North America is pleased to announce that the Government of Canada’s Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) […]

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5 d. ago Did King Charles subtly show support for Canada amid Trump’s 51st state threats?

'It may be merely symbolic but King Charles began specifically wearing Canadian military honours in public, after his visit with Justin Trudeau,' wrote MP Hedy Fry on X

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6 d. ago The Keg Royalties Income Fund Announces Fourth Quarter 2024 and Full Year 2024 Results

Not for distribution to U.S. News wire services or dissemination in the U.S. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Keg Royalties Income Fund (the “Fund”) (TSX: KEG.UN) is pleased to announce its financial results for the three months ended December 31, 2024 (the “quarter”) and the twelve months ended December 31, […]

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6 d. ago Métis National Council Announces National Métis Veterans Gathering in Spring 2026 with Support from Veterans Affairs Canada

Ottawa, March 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Métis National Council is proud to announce funding from Veterans Affairs Canada’s Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund to support a National Métis Veteran Gathering.   President Victoria Pruden emphasized how essential this dialogue and funding is to Métis Veterans and their families. “This funding is crucial to facilitate […]

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6 d. ago Canada will build 3 Arctic military hubs as it ramps up regional footprint

The hubs are the cornerstone of the federal government's Arctic security strategy, which committed $2.67 billion over 20 years to building them.

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6 d. ago Helmets to Hardhats Expands Support for Veterans and Military Families Through Funding from Veterans Affairs Canada

Ottawa, March 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As International Women’s Day approaches, Helmets to Hardhats (H2H) is proud to announce the Building Skills, Building Futures project, an initiative designed to enhance the lives of transitioning Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and their families by providing comprehensive career transition support. This project prioritizes inclusivity, ensuring that women, 2SLGBTQI+, […]

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6 d. ago Province reinstates 75 per cent funding for property tax grant payment program

The funding announced Thursday will cover 75 per cent of the tax value on eligible properties.

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