9 h. ago Kelowna developers anticipate delays amid lack of power from FortisBC

Multiple Kelowna developers have been advised by FortisBC to pause their projects due to limited electrical capacity.

Sport

9 h. ago Surrey council leads revolt against 'unaffordable, unaccountable' Metro Vancouver

Surrey Coun. Pardeep Kooner, who made the motion, asked questions in September about how development cost charges are calculated. She has been waiting six months for the answer.

Economics

10 h. ago More than $36,000 lost to scammers in the Central Okanagan since January

According to Kelowna RCMP, there have been at least 14 scams involving seniors since January, possibly more that went unreported.

Economics

12 h. ago Provinces have about $100B available for tariff relief, report estimates

The Desjardins report anticipates that provincial governments could deploy those funds without the net debt-to-GDP ratio across all provinces rising above 35%

Economics

12 h. ago BC Conservatives having ‘family’ issues but not divided: Rustad

BC Conservative leader John Rustad says the party is having "family" issues ahead of its annual general meeting amid a lack of unity on display in the legislature.

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12 h. ago Patinage de vitesse longue piste: «Sans complaisance, on doit revoir nos programmes»

L’ouverture du Centre de glaces n’a pas donné les résultats escomptés dans le développement de haut niveau du patinage de vitesse longue piste.

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13 h. ago Bill 37: Alberta proposes licensing updates to mental health and addiction framework

Alberta is introducing new legislation that would make changes to licensing for mental health and addiction services, while giving the minister power to exempt certain people and providers from the framework. Mental Health and Addiction Minister Dan Williams tabled Bill 37 — the Mental Health Services Protection Amendment Act 2025 on Tuesday. The legislation proposes […]

Science

13 h. ago Capital Power declares dividends for its Common and Preference shares

EDMONTON, Alberta, Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Directors for Capital Power Corporation (“Capital Power”) (TSX: CPX) declared a dividend of $0.6519 per share on the outstanding common shares for the quarter ending March 31, 2025. The dividend is payable on April 30, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of […]

Economics

13 h. ago Tornado Infrastructure Equipment Announces New Products Launch and TSX Venture 50™ Recognition

CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tornado Infrastructure Equipment Ltd. (“Tornado”, the “Company”, “we” or “our”) (TSX-V: TGH; OTCQX: TGHLF) is pleased to announce the launch of new products and recognition in the TSX Venture 50™. New Products Launch Tornado unveiled its highly anticipated EF4 Tornado Hydrovac and Coring Machine at the WWETT Show […]

Economics

13 h. ago Elon Musk says Canada isn't real in response to demands his citizenship be revoked

Elon Musk is lashing out at Canada in response to a petition to revoke his Canadian citizenship.On February 20th, Nanaimo, B.C. author Qualia Reed (Shadows of Athelon) started the parliamentary e-petition, arguing that Musk "has engaged in activities that go against the national interest of Canada," including using "his wealth and power to influence our elections" and becoming a member of "a foreign government that is attempting to erase Canadian sovereignty."The petition ultimately asks that the South African-born Musk, who has Canadian citizenship through his Regina native mother Maye, be stripped of said citizenship. At the time of writing, the petition has accumulated nearly 250,000 signatures.On his X (Twitter) platform, Musk responded to a post about the petition, stating that "Canada is not a real country." Musk has now deleted the post.Musk's since-deleted post saying "Canada is not a real country."It should be noted that the post that Musk...

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13 h. ago Xenon to Present at the 45th Annual TD Cowen Healthcare Conference

VANCOUVER, British Columbia and BOSTON, Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: XENE), a neuroscience-focused biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering life-changing therapeutics for patients in need, today announced that the company will present at the 45th Annual TD Cowen Healthcare Conference taking place in Boston, MA from March 3-5, […]

Culture

14 h. ago Trump’s Threats Push Starmer Into a More Global, Military Agenda

Prime Minister Keir Starmer swept to power promising to raise living standards and grow the British economy. But now his premiership has an urgent and altogether different focus: preserving European security in a volatile world order upended by US President Donald Trump.

Events

15 h. ago Toronto event will let you test new board games under development

Ready to roll the dice? There's an event coming to Toronto this week that lets you test drive new board games that are under development.Are you the consummate Monopoly champion of your friend group? Has everyone in your life begun to refuse your invitations for a game of Risk because you've already mastered the art of strategy? It may be time to try out a new game. And by new, I mean never-before-played.Enter Toronto's Board Game Designer Nights, where game enthusiasts can have the chance to try out new games that are in development and offer their feedback to the creators.Whether you bring your crew along or come solo to connect with fellow board game lovers, the event is a great way to put your game face on while also trying something new.Organized by Changeling Gaming, a group of 'board game sommeliers,' and experienced gamers, the events are not only an opportunity for board game lovers to spice up their regular rotation, but for the games' creators to get feedback from the peo...

Sport

15 h. ago Seuls 6 % des électeurs ont voté par anticipation en Ontario

Plusieurs experts s’inquiètent du manque d’engouement de la population pour cette élection déclenchée en plein hiver.

Politics

16 h. ago Enveric Biosciences Unveils EVM401 Series of Compounds with New U.S. Patent

New patent for mescaline derivative compounds broadens Enveric’s potential to develop neuroplastogen therapeutics for addiction and neuropsychiatric disorders CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Enveric Biosciences (NASDAQ: ENVB) (“Enveric” or the “Company”), a biotechnology company dedicated to the development of novel neuroplastogenic small-molecule therapeutics for the treatment of depression, anxiety, and addiction disorders, today announced that the United […]

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16 h. ago Leader of trans vegan cult bemoans lack of vegan options in jail: ‘I might starve to death’

The leader of a trans vegan cult inked to six deaths across the U.S. is complaining about the lack of vegan options in jail. “Zizians” head Jack “Ziz” LaSota, who also goes by Andrea Phelps, was arrested on Feb. 16 in Maryland after months on the run. The 33-year-old, who uses she/her pronouns, appeared in […]

Politics

18 h. ago New Report from Dash Social Shows How Brands Are Driving Growth Through Creator Partnerships

NEW YORK, Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Social media is undergoing a seismic shift, and the power is in the hands of creators. According to Dash Social’s latest Social Media Trends Report, The Creator Effect: Redefining Social Media Growth for Brands, creators are no longer simply influencers, they are key drivers of engagement, community […]

Culture

20 h. ago Hivello & iAgent Explore Partnership to Power Decentralized AI Compute

LONDON and AMSTERDAM, Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hivello, a platform simplifying decentralized node management for non-technical users, and iAgent, an AI agent training platform, are excited to announce the exploration of a strategic partnership to bring decentralized GPU computing to AI model training. IAgent is developing a next-generation AI agent training platform, currently […]

Culture

21 h. ago HydroGraph Receives Purchase Order for Technical Collaboration with Leading Global Synthetic Fiber Manufacturer

TORONTO, Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HydroGraph Clean Power Inc. (CSE: HG) (OTCQB: HGRAF) (FRA: M98) (the “Company” or “HydroGraph”), a sustainable commercial manufacturer of pristine graphene, has announced a technical collaboration with one of the world’s largest synthetic fiber manufacturers. The initiative aims to assess the potential of HydroGraph’s graphene technology in high-performance […]

Economics

22 h. ago Les laborieuses discussions de la COP16 sur la biodiversité reprennent à Rome

Début novembre, la COP16 s’était conclue à Cali sans régler une vive dispute entre pays riches et en développement.

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