7 h. ago Two men found guilty in smuggling conspiracy where 53 immigrants died in tractor

SAN ANTONIO — Two smugglers charged after 53 immigrants died in the back of a sweltering tractor-trailer with no air conditioning were found guilty Tuesday after a two-week trial. The 2022 tragedy in San Antonio was the nation’s deadliest smuggling attempt across the U.S.-Mexico border. Jurors in federal court in San Antonio took only about […]

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7 h. ago Utility Trailer Introduces Advanced Options to Enhance Versatility, Performance and Efficiency

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. — Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company LLC is pleased to announce new options for their 4000D-X Composite dry freight vans and 3000R refrigerated trailers that add versatility and increase performance. Utility’s New Offset CenterSeal® Configuration Offers Versatility for Multi-Temp Trailers The innovative CenterSeal® offset configuration is now available for the 3000R multi-temp […]

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8 h. ago Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company LLC Announces Major Advancements in Trailer Telematics

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. — Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company LLC is excited to unveil significant innovations in trailer telematics with UTILITY TrailerConnect. Utility offers a powerful telematics platform that gives fleet managers, dispatchers, and truck drivers access to real-time, actionable data—all in one place. The UTILITY TrailerConnect telematics system integrates IOT sensors and data from […]

Economics

9 h. ago Former Edmonton Oilers prospect Michael Kesselring thriving on Utah's blueline

He’s got some skill and some speed that’s pretty elusive for a big guy. And his defensive game is growing too. He’s piecing those things together. And big, yeah, that’s always nice"

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10 h. ago Ontario destinations are becoming popular among people ditching U.S. trips

The pandemic and resulting cost of living crisis may have gotten us down, but Canadian patriotism has quickly rebounded to new heights since the Trump administration imposed steep tariffs on imports from the north (along with, you know, threatening to take us over).In an act of boycott, many from Ontario and across the country are renouncing their travel plans to the U.S. in favour of exploring more of the Great White North and supporting the Canadian economy, alongside purchasing more made-in-Canada goods.Though people have been understandably vocal about cancelling American vacations and otherwise voting with their dollar in light of everything going on, we are seeing more and more stats backing this trend up — for example, the fact that the number of border crossings from Canada to the U.S. has already plunged significantly within a matter of weeks.Airbnb is also seeing a major shift in booking habits, with more Canadia...

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10 h. ago Edmonton organization receives funding from Alberta to build city's first mountain bike park

The Edmonton Mountain Bike Alliance has received a grant from the province to build the city’s first-ever dedicated mountain bike facility. At a press conference on Tuesday, Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women Tanya Fir said if Alberta Budget 2025 is passed, it will be investing $85 million through the Community Grants program. […]

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10 h. ago In Calgary courts: Details of brutal abuse of Calgary boy at hands of his parents read out in court

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from March 17-21, 2025

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10 h. ago Jury convicts thief who stole golden toilet from English palace

LONDON — A thief who swiped a golden toilet from an English palace was convicted Tuesday along with an accomplice who helped cash in on the spoils of the 18-carat work of art insured for nearly 5 million pounds (more than $6 million US). Michael Jones had used the fully functioning one-of-a-kind latrine as he […]

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10 h. ago Breweries and maple syrup producer among Vermont businesses hit by Trump’s tariffs on Canada

NEWPORT, Vt. (AP) — Business owners from both sides of the U.S.-Canada border gathered Tuesday in Vermont to share how the Trump administration’s sweeping tariffs have affected their industries. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum and repeated comments that Canada should become the 51st state have infuriated Canadians, and many are boycotting […]

Economics

13 h. ago Les exploits de Michael Hage reconnus par la Conférence Big Ten

L'excellente première saison dans la NCAA de l'espoir du Canadien n'est pas passée inaperçue.

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13 h. ago COSEBOC FOUNDER RON WALKER JOINS KINGMAKERS OF OAKLAND AT 2025 SPRING SYMPOSIUM AS KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Sliding Scale Fee Introduced to Increase Accessibility for Educators and Community Leaders Oakland, CA, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Oakland, CA – March 18, 2025 – Kingmakers of Oakland (KOO) is announces that Ron Walker, founder and director of the Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color (COSEBOC), will join the lineup of distinguished […]

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15 h. ago Amazon’s 2025 big spring sale is coming—here’s what you need to know

Save up to 40 per cent on categories such as home and outdoor, with daily deal drops, exclusive Prime offers, and more.

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15 h. ago Kumail Nanjiani, Micheal Che and Trailer Park Boys at Great Outdoors Comedy Fest July 18

A rather jaw-dropping lineup of international talent has just been announced for this year’s Great Outdoors Comedy Festival — including Pakisatni-American superstar stand-up Kumail Nanjiani, Saturday Night Live Weekend Updater Michael Che and a little group of dingdongs you may have heard of known collectively as Trailer Park Boys, popular around the world. The fifth […]

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15 h. ago Kumail Nanjiani, Michael Che and Trailer Park Boys at Great Outdoors Comedy Fest July 18

A rather jaw-dropping lineup of international talent has just been announced for this year’s Great Outdoors Comedy Festival — including Pakisatni-American superstar stand-up Kumail Nanjiani, Saturday Night Live Weekend Updater Michael Che and a little group of dingdongs you may have heard of known collectively as Trailer Park Boys, popular around the world. The fifth […]

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16 h. ago Trailer Park Boys join John Mulaney, Bert Kreischer on The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival lineup

Sept. 12-14 festival lineup includes comedy heavyweights Bert Kreischer, Whitney Cummings, Mike Birbiglia, Fred Armisen and Tony Hinchcliffe

Culture

22 h. ago Chelsea activist fined for insulting politicians says 'civility' bylaw is unconstitional

Jean-Paul Murray, a dedicated and caustic critic of Chelsea’s handling of Gatineau Park, was issued five fines under the bylaw in 2023, each for $509.

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22 h. ago Chelsea activist fined for insulting politicians says 'civility' bylaw is unconstitutional

Jean-Paul Murray, a dedicated and caustic critic of Chelsea’s handling of Gatineau Park, was issued five fines under the bylaw in 2023, each for $509.

Politics

24 h. ago Alight Buys Danish Solar Park Amid Strain in Nordic Green Sector

Swedish power company Alight AB acquired its first solar park in Denmark as broader turmoil in the Nordic renewable energy industry boosts the attractiveness of certain assets.

Transport

25 h. ago Folk Maritime becomes Middle East’s first dry container fleet to deploy ORBCOMM®’s smart container technology

ROCHELLE PARK, N.J., March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ORBCOMM, the world’s largest dry and reefer container visibility solutions provider, today announced that Folk Maritime Services Company has chosen ORBCOMM’s smart container monitoring technology to enable end-to-end supply chain visibility and enhanced cargo protection for their entire container fleet. This partnership will make Folk Maritime—a […]

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28 h. ago Police seek suspect in sexual assault at north London business

London police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect in a sexual assault at a north London business earlier this month. A woman inside a business in the area of Fanshawe Park and Wonderland roads was approached by a man she didn’t know and touched in a sexual manner at about 8:30 p.m. […]

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