1 hour ago The Smarter E Europe: Launch of Special Exhibit on Bidirectional Charging – the Energy Transition Gains Traction

MUNICH & PFORZHEIM, Germany — Electricity from renewable sources has become the new normal – in Germany alone, around 60 percent of net electricity generation came from renewables in 2024. But the growing volume of green power is posing new challenges for energy supply: The integration into the existing system urgently requires more flexibility. A […]

Economics

4 h. ago Canada Pension CIO Hunting for More Private Investments at Home

CAAT Pension Plan is searching for Canadian real estate and infrastructure investments, continuing its strategy of investing for the long term as President Donald Trump’s erratic trade policy disrupts public markets.

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6 h. ago Benign Blue Jays offence wilts again as blowout loss in Houston extends losing streak

Facing the nastiness of Astros starter Hunter Brown, Monday was always going to be a tough ask for the Blue Jays offence to break out into some semblance of credible production. But the longer the ineptitude lingers — against good pitchers or bad — the more the benign Jays attack becomes an ongoing concern for […]

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6 h. ago Walgreens to pay up to $350 million in U.S. opioid settlement

Walgreens has agreed to pay up to $350 million in a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, who accused the pharmacy of illegally filling millions of prescriptions in the last decade for opioids and other controlled substances. The nationwide drugstore chain must pay the government at least $300 million and will owe another $50 […]

Economics

8 h. ago ’A man of his word’: Canadian Indigenous leaders, residential school survivors reflect on Pope Francis

After years of groups advocating for the head of the church to apologize to survivors on Canadian soil, Francis promised to do so in the spring of 2022

Politics

8 h. ago Purpose Investments Announces Risk Rating Change for Purpose Global Innovators Fund

TORONTO, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Purpose Investments Inc. (“Purpose” or “Purpose Investments”) announced today that it has changed the risk rating for Purpose Global Innovators Fund (TSX: PINV, the “Fund”) from “medium” to “medium-to-high.” This change is a result of the risk rating methodology mandated by the Canadian Securities Administrators and the periodic review […]

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8 h. ago Farmers Driving Change This Earth Day by Recycling on the Farm

ETOBICOKE, Ontario, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — April 22, 2025. This Earth Day, on April 22, Cleanfarms shines a light on the vital role Canadian farmers play – their innovative spirit and deep-rooted dedication are key to environmental stewardship in agricultural recycling. “Farmers have always been at the heart of environmental stewardship,” says Barry […]

Sport

10 h. ago Election candidates using Edmonton Oilers' fandom to their advantage

Will Edmonton candidates need to change it up because they have to work around the NHL playoffs?

Politics

11 h. ago Mineros S.A. Corrects Record Date for August 2025 Dividend Payment

MEDELLIN, Colombia — Mineros S.A. (TSX:MSA, MINEROS:CB) (“Mineros” or the “Company”) announces a correction to the previously-announced record date for the ordinary dividend to be paid to holders of common shares of Mineros on August 1, 2025. The Company’s press release of April 1, 2025, incorrectly disclosed the Canadian record date for the August dividend […]

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11 h. ago Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signs off on sweeping new limits on lawsuits

ATLANTA (AP) — Republican Gov. Brian Kemp’s political organization took to social media to tout his success in limiting lawsuits in a way Georgians could understand. “Thank you” its ad proclaimed, with the words blocked in the yellow-and-black all-caps style of Waffle House’s iconic sign. Kemp, who signed two new laws overhauling Georgia’s litigation system […]

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14 h. ago Canadian voters urged to show up early on last day of advance polls

Elections Canada is urging voters to get to their advance polling place as early as they can, to avoid the potential for long votes.

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14 h. ago Atlanta Hawks promote Canadian Onsi Saleh to replace fired Landry Fields as GM

The Atlanta Hawks promoted Edmonton’s Onsi Saleh to general manager after firing Landry Fields on Monday. Landry was GM for three seasons in Atlanta, with the team missing the playoffs in the last two of those. The Hawks also announced that they have opened a search for a president of basketball operations. Atlanta went 40-42 […]

Events

15 h. ago Wildfire season is starting. How Canadian leaders plan to respond

Canada’s wildfire season is getting started but it's not emerging as a hot topic in the federal election campaign so far. Here's what the parties have pledged.

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16 h. ago Introducing Rogers Xfinity Multiview: Watch multiple 2025 Stanley Cup Playoff games all on one screen

The best entertainment experience just got betterCustomers can watch two games at once with a free preview of Rogers Xfinity Multiview TORONTO, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs heats up, Rogers announced today a preview of Rogers Xfinity Multiview, a new service that gives Canadian […]

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16 h. ago What to know as the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial starts in London

The much-anticipated sexual assault trial of five players from the 2018 Canadian world junior hockey team is expected to begin Tuesday morning. Jury selection is slated to start at 10 a.m. at the London courthouse for a Superior Court of Justice trial that’s slated to last eight weeks. The charges are linked to a Hockey […]

Sport

16 h. ago Liberals and Conservatives fighting for support from centrist voters, poll shows

The Conservatives 'need to convince centrist voters that Carney lacks leadership strength,' says the president of the Association for Canadian Studies

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17 h. ago Canadian, global leaders remember Pope Francis as ‘world’s conscience’

Leaders from around the globe paid tributes to Pope Francis after his death, with Liberal Leader Mark Carney calling him the 'world's conscience.'

Politics

17 h. ago HUNTER: Trio of cases reveal obtuse Canadian justice system’s nutty ideas

In Canadian courtrooms, hope springs eternal

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19 h. ago Canadian history to go on the block as Hudson’s Bay unwinds its empire

Troubled retailer seeks to create 'hardship fund' for employees and auction off artifacts including Royal Charter of 1670

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19 h. ago Ontario man opens up about ridiculously cheap cost of living after moving to Thailand

If you enjoyed the recent season of The White Lotus, you've likely fallen in love with the beauty of Thailand.For one Canadian, a trip to the country unexpectedly led to the decision to stay, ultimately inspiring him to start a new life there.At 27, Mick Brown moved from Sheffield, U.K., to join his family in Canada, where he eventually became a citizen. Mick, now 60, lived in Mississauga, Ontario, where he worked as a realtor."I loved being a realtor," he said. "I actually worked mostly with expats relocating to Toronto globally for work reasons."Thirty-three years later, he's once again adjusting to life in a new country.Moving to ThailandIn 2018, Mick met his future wife, Darlene Garcia-Brown, 53, a grief coach from Laos who works with widows after she became a widow 10 years ago. The pair married six months ago and are now living in Thailand.Previously, the couple had spent several months living in Mexico."We both have online busin...

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