33 m. ago Westwater Resources Sees Increased Demand for Kellyton Product After Implementation of Global Tariffs

CENTENNIAL, Colo. — Westwater Resources, Inc. (NYSE American: WWR), an energy technology and battery-grade natural graphite company (“Westwater” or the “Company”), announced today that it is experiencing increased demand for its natural graphite anode material that will be produced from its Kellyton Graphite Plant after the implementation of global tariffs. Worldwide, the vast majority of […]

Economics

2 h. ago Tariffs Risk Higher Costs at New US Nuclear Plant, Says Builder

US tariffs could drive up the costs for a planned nuclear power project in Michigan and result in higher electricity prices for consumers, says the South Korean firm building the plant.

Economics

19 h. ago Thrilling Porsche race track attraction to open in Ontario this spring

The hotly anticipated Porsche Experience Centre Toronto (PEC) — the first of its kind in Canada — is just a few months away after years of construction and delays.Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd. announced on Wednesday that the new attraction under construction just outside Toronto will open in June as part of Pickering's 20-acre Durham Live entertainment complex, boasting a race track, simulators, a cafe, and a gift shop dedicated to the German sports car manufacturer.The facility's imminent opening comes roughly three and a half years after the project was first announced in late 2021, and is undoubtedly welcome news for the motoring community following construction delays and a missed 2024 opening.The PEC in Durham will mark the tenth such attraction worldwide and the third in North America after locations in Atlanta and Los Angeles."The upcoming opening of the Porsche Experience Centre Toronto marks an important milestone for the brand here," said Trevor Arthur, President &...

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21 h. ago Burning coal leaves dangerous waste. Trump’s EPA eyes looser rules for handling it

In 2022, federal officials rebuked a major coal plant next to the Ohio River for letting coal waste — in a pile so big it could fill the Dallas Cowboys’ football stadium twice over — threaten groundwater with heavy metal pollution. That coal ash, the waste from burning coal, was at risk of leaching into […]

Events

23 h. ago Avicanna Announces Revocation of Management Cease Trade Order

TORONTO, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Avicanna Inc. (“Avicanna” or “Company”) (TSX: AVCN) (OTCQX: AVCNF) (FSE: 0NN), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of plant-derived cannabinoid-based products, is pleased to announce the Management Cease Trade Order (“MCTO”) issued on April 4, 2025 by the Ontario Securities Commission (“OSC”) has now […]

Economics

27 h. ago E3 Lithium Provides Demonstration Plant Progress Update, Reminder of Webinar Today at 9am MT

CALGARY, Alberta — E3 LITHIUM LTD. (TSXV: ETL) (FSE: OW3) (OTCQX: EEMMF), “E3”, “E3 Lithium” or the “Company,” a leader in Canadian lithium, is pleased to provide a progress update on its Demonstration Facility (“Demo Facility”) which is planned to be commissioned in 2025. As previously announced on Feb 25, 2025, the Demo Facility will […]

Technology

28 h. ago Seven Rare Earth Metals That China Is Weaponizing Against the US

From fighter planes to nuclear reactor rods and smartphones, rare earth minerals are vital to a wide array of products. As geopolitical and trade tensions rise, China’s dominance of both mining and processing means these niche metals have become a cudgel to use against opponents.

Culture

34 h. ago Gas firm says a contractor is dead in a gas plant fire near Fort St. John

Alberta-based Tourmaline Oil says the site was "immediately shut down" after the fire on Monday night.

Events

35 h. ago Gas firm says a contractor is dead in a gas plant fire near Fort St. John, B.C.

FORT ST. JOHN — A contractor has been killed and another person hurt in a fire in a gas plant north of Fort St. John, B.C. Alberta-based Tourmaline Oil, which runs the Gundy oil and gas extraction facility in Wonowon, B.C., says the site was “immediately shut down” after the fire on Monday night. The […]

Events

40 h. ago Maple Leafs’ aim is on point ahead of road clash with Buffalo Sabres

BUFFALO — Let’s get right to the point. The Maple Leafs need just one — point, that is — to achieve a rare feat in team history. A single point against the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night at the KeyBank Center would clinch the Atlantic Division title for the Leafs. It would be the Leafs’ […]

Transport

41 h. ago Playing in CFL gives B.C. Lion Christian Covington deeper appreciation of father’s achievements

Covington has greater appreciation for his dad's hall of fame career after experiencing the Canadian Football League

Culture

44 h. ago Venture Global Commences Commercial Operations at Calcasieu Pass

ARLINGTON, Va. — Today, Venture Global announced the commercial operation date for its inaugural LNG export project – Calcasieu Pass – and the commencement of the sale of low-cost, U.S. LNG to the project’s long-term customers. Calcasieu Pass has reached this milestone in just 68 months from the final investment decision on the project, making […]

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56 h. ago Some residents advised to leave as fire rages in vacant factory

ST. THOMAS – A raging fire in a vacant factory sent thick black plumes of smoke into the air and drew onlookers from across the city on Monday. The fire at the former Weatherhead Co. of Canada Ltd. plant at 100 Woodworth Ave. began at about 4 p.m. About 50 to 60 St. Thomas firefighters […]

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60 h. ago Scotia Place construction hits new milestone, remains on track despite tariff concerns

Officials say they are making 'great progress' on Calgary's new arena

Economics

66 h. ago Trump Again Accuses Zelenskiy of Starting War as Talks Grind On

President Donald Trump continued to blame Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy for the war in Ukraine amid questions about which side is responsible for the failure to achieve the ceasefire Trump has promised to deliver.

Politics

66 h. ago THEON publishes its FY 2024 Annual Report – Strong financial performance and significant milestones achieved Further strong growth anticipated in FY 2025

PRESS RELEASE Bloomberg (THEON:NA) / Reuters (THEON.AS) 14 April 2025 – Theon International Plc (THEON) today publishes its FY 2024 Annual Report for the 12 months ended 31 December 2024, with the results demonstrating a very strong performance and achievement of significant milestones throughout the year. Financial Highlights Order intake of €466 m, reflecting a […]

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67 h. ago BASF signs its first Canadian Master Research Agreement with the University of Toronto

BASF’s milestone partnership unlocks new opportunities and simplifies collaboration between BASF researchers across the globe and those at the University of Toronto. The partnership will drive innovation in key areas, with five new projects underway, including research on lasso peptide and fungicide synergies for seed treatments and machine learning for solubility prediction. MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, April […]

Society

68 h. ago People from Toronto can audition for jobs at Disney's international resorts this spring

If there's one thing people love in this world, it's Disney. The brand has existed since the early 1900s and has been spreading joy ever since. If your dream has been to be a part of the world of Disney yourself, you don't even have to leave Toronto to achieve it.Disney's Shanghai Resort and Hong Kong Disneyland are holding auditions in Toronto for characters and vocalists next month, and it could be your big break.The auditions will be held on May 10 and 11, 2025 at the city's Elgin Wintergarden Theatre.There will be three auditions in total, with the first on the 10th calling for Disney character look-alikes."We are hiring character look-alike performers who can act and move well. They will portray characters from Classic Disney films, Marvel and other Disney franchises. Character look-alike performers may appear in stage shows, parades, character greetings, heroic encounters and special events, etc." says Disney.For females, the characters include Mirabel, Isa...

Society

69 h. ago Billionaire Economou Seeks to Replace Trafigura As Partner in Italy’s Top Oil Refinery

The main investor in Italy’s biggest oil refinery is sounding out trading firms to replace Trafigura Group as the plant’s supply partner.

Culture

2 d. ago Digimarc Recycle Earns Industrial Scale Validation in HolyGrail 2.0 Trials

Digimarc’s Advanced Digital Watermarking Technology Proven ‘Ready For Full Commercial Deployment’ BEAVERTON, Ore. — Digimarc Corporation (NASDAQ: DMRC), the global leader in digital watermarking, has been recognized for its pivotal role in the world’s first commercial-scale validation of digital watermarks’ ability to revolutionize plastic recycling. As part of the HolyGrail 2.0 Digital Watermarks Initiative, industrial […]

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