36 h. ago POLYVANTIS Implements Solar Energy in Germany, Reducing Carbon Footprint by Over 750 Metric Tons Annually

The new installation produces around 3.3 GWh of sustainable, solar energy annually, powering the equivalent of over 900 households Reduced dependence on fossil fuels, saving approximately 750 tons of CO per year POLYVANTIS reduces Scope 2 emissions, customers benefit from a reduction in their Scope 3 emissions WEITERSTADT, Germany — POLYVANTIS announces the commissioning of […]

Transport

5 d. ago Canada Trade Balance Flips to Deficit as Tariff Threats Grow

Canada’s exports to its biggest customer, the US, as well as other countries plunged in February, as threats and implementation of the Trump administration’s tariffs started to redraw global trading flows.

Economics

5 d. ago Innovative Carbon Footprint Calculator helps Bunzl Canada customers reduce emissions

New carbon emissions calculator supports customer’s sustainability objectives BURLINGTON, Ontario, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bunzl Canada is thrilled to announce the launch of its Carbon Footprint Calculator, an innovative tool designed to help businesses measure and reduce the carbon intensity of their delivery program. The Carbon Footprint Calculator quantifies emissions from deliveries Bunzl […]

Society

5 d. ago Rare greenhouse gas law in Southern state could get pulled back by GOP legislators

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republican lawmakers and the Democratic governor worked together in 2021 to enact a rare energy law in the South that sought to sharply reduce power plant emissions by 2030 and ultimately reach carbon neutrality. “Today, North Carolina moves strongly into a reliable and affordable clean energy future,” then-Gov. Roy […]

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9 d. ago Raptors coach defends Toronto as 'one of the best cities in the world'

During their 30 years of being an NBA franchise, the Toronto Raptors have often been fighting an uphill battle to earn recognition from players around the league.As the only current Canadian team in the league, Toronto has often struggled to attract top free agents, while fighting for media relevancy south of the border.In recent weeks, ex-Raptors Thad Young, Rudy Gay, and Lou Williams had all made remarks about some of the downsides about playing in Canada, with one uniting factor being an added trip to the customs line at the airport each time the team returned to Toronto.But for Serbian-born Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic, he wasn't buying into any of the perceived downsides of having an NBA career in Canada."Toronto is one of the best cities in the world. Toronto Raptors have the best fans in NBA. It's a privilege to play in this city," Rajakovic said Friday in response to our question."It's amazing every time I go out, when I go to the store, and when I talk to regular peop...

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1 week ago AGCO issues $110,000 in penalties to BetMGM Canada for offering cash to induce new gambling customers

TORONTO, March 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has served BetMGM Canada Inc. with an Order of Monetary Penalty (OMP) of $110,000 for violations of the Registrar’s Standards for Internet Gaming. In two separate incidents in 2024, BetMGM engaged marketing companies who offered cash to members of the public […]

Economics

2 w. ago 'End of an era': Ahead of store's closure, Calgary shoppers seek sales, mementos at The Bay

Bargain hunters flocked to The Hudson’s Bay Company’s locations in Calgary Saturday, in search of last-minute deals before the iconic retailer sells off its inventory and closes all of its stores across western Canada. The flurry of customers arrived the day after Hudson’s Bay Company, Canada’s oldest department store chain, received court approval to start […]

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2 w. ago Travel destinations where your Canadian dollars go further than in the U.S.

Travel has become increasingly more expensive, with the Canadian dollar at lows not seen since 2020, leaving some destinations heavier on the wallet than others.The United States has long been a vacation destination for Canadians, but the trade war has dampened people's interest in travelling south.According to recent data from the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, the number of travellers from Canada entering the U.S. dropped by half a million in February 2025 compared to the same time last year."We do see a lot of people looking in different directions, not wanting to travel to the U.S. The U.S. has also lost a little bit of a brand value," Knightsbridge Foreign Exchange President Rahim Madhavji told us. The currency exchange company is based in Toronto.It might be a financially smarter move for Canadians to find other vacation destinations because the loonie won't go far in the U.S. As of Friday, US$1 equals C$1.43, according to foreign exchange tool XE.In addition to paying more d...

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3 w. ago CARFAX Canada Service Suite Launches to Boost Service Revenue and Customer Loyalty

LONDON, Ontario — CARFAX Canada proudly announces the launch of its new Service Suite, an all-in-one customer engagement solution designed to help Canadian dealerships and service shops maximize service revenue and drive sustained customer loyalty. By sending timely co-branded service reminders and data-driven insights, the Service Suite brings customers back for service, builds trust and […]

Economics

3 w. ago David Staples: No carbon tax, no worries, Guilbeault says, as Liberals have 100 anti

"That gives us three times more emissions reduction (than the consumer carbon tax), so make sure big polluters do their fair share when it comes to reducing emissions."

Economics