79 m. ago Study finds 41% of EV drivers would avoid Tesla over politics

More than half of electric vehicle drivers said they would avoid certain brands or countries of production for political reasons

Politics

4 d. ago Enormous $7 billion 'gigafactory' to open in Ontario in 2027

A gargantuan Volkswagen "gigafactory" recently kicked off construction in Ontario, throwing a potential lifeline to a regional auto industry pushed to the brink by U.S. trade tariffs.Workers mobilized on the sprawling 350-acre site of the future $7 billion Volkswagen PowerCo facility in St. Thomas, Ont., in late October, launching construction work for the colossal new electric vehicle battery plant with an official ground breaking celebration.The Oct. 28 ground breaking — which included the first concrete pours for the new facility — marked the first major step in the plant's journey towards a projected 2027 completion.Frank Blome, CEO of PowerCo SE, called October's ground breaking "a big milestone," and stated the project is "positioning Canada at the forefront of innovative EV battery production."The plant was first announced back in March 2023, and is being billed as Canada's largest electric vehicle battery plant, as well a...

Economics

4 d. ago Some Korean workers detained in Georgia immigration raid have returned to their jobs at Hyundai site

The September raid shut down work on a battery plant under construction at the sprawling site near Savannah where Hyundai Motor Group began producing electric vehicles last year

Society

7 d. ago AIRO Advances Air Collision Avoidance Technologies Through MACADA Initiative With Subsidiary Jaunt Air Mobility Canada

MCLEAN, Va. & MIRABEL, Quebec — AIRO Group Holdings (Nasdaq: AIRO) (AIRO) is pleased to announce its active role in the MACADA (MAturity of Collaborative Avoidance Development Approach) initiative, a strategic research and development effort focused on enhancing air collision avoidance systems for electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). The […]

Events

7 d. ago Vancouver compassion club founders guilty of drug charges, but sentencing on hold

Jeremy Kalicum and Eris Nyx convicted despite what they argued was legal exemption in quest to deliver fentanyl-free drugs

Other

1 week ago Lack of Metro Vancouver charging stations hampers electric vehicle uptake: Report

Studies show that about 75 per cent of charging takes place at home, the most affordable and convenient option

Transport

1 week ago Manitoba Hydro to set up six electric vehicle charging stations in the north

The Crown corporation says the stations are to be set up at different sites between Winnipeg and Thompson.

Transport

1 week ago B.C. man charged in alleged naked urination assault on Vancouver woman

Court records indicate Chaas Mearns was scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 29, and that a bench warrant was issued for his arrest on that date.

Events

1 week ago Hypercharge Announces Closing of Brokered LIFE Offering of Units for Gross Proceeds of $3,750,000

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hypercharge Networks Corp. (TSXV: HC; OTC: HCNWF; FSE: PB7) (the “Company” or “Hypercharge”), a leading, smart electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions provider and network operator is pleased to announce the […]

Economics

1 week ago Budget 2025: No commitment on emissions in Canada’s new climate strategy

The budget also doesn't mention possible incentive measures to encourage Canadians to lower their own emissions, such as reviving a subsidy for electric vehicle purchases.

Society

2 w. ago Feds will unveil proposed changes to EV sales mandate this winter: Officials

OTTAWA — The federal government will unveil proposed changes to its electric vehicles sales mandate this winter, federal officials said Monday. Mark Cauchi, director general of energy and transportation at Environment and Climate Change Canada, told MPs on the House of Commons environment committee his department is looking to share the results of its highly-anticipated […]

Other

2 w. ago Feds will unveil proposed changes to EV sales mandate this winter, officials say

OTTAWA — The federal government will unveil proposed changes to its electric vehicles sales mandate this winter, federal officials said Monday. Mark Cauchi, director general of energy and transportation at Environment and Climate Change Canada, told MPs on the House of Commons environment committee his department is looking to share the results of its highly-anticipated […]

Other

2 w. ago How Canada’s EV Ecosystem Is Adapting to the New Market Reality

MARKHAM, Ontario — As government incentives fade and growth cools, Canada’s electric vehicle market is shifting from subsidy-driven expansion to a more mature focus on value, trust, and long-term ownership appeal. Canada’s electric vehicle market is learning to stand on its own. After several years of growth fueled by government rebates and new model launches, […]

Other

2 w. ago St. Thomas has landed a $2 billion manufacturing investment that will create 300 jobs and supply the region’s growing electric vehicle supply base.

St. Thomas has landed a $2-billion manufacturing investment that will create 300 jobs and supply the region’s growing electric vehicle supply base. Vianode, a Norwegian industry that makes artificial graphite, critical in the production of electric vehicles (EV) and batteries, has already begun work on a plant slated to open in 2028, said Sean Dyke, […]

Economics

2 w. ago Murder charges laid in case of missing Surrey woman Chantelle Moore

31-year-old Trenton Henneberg arrested by IHIT a year after Moore was reported missing by her family

Events

2 w. ago ‘A turning point’: Carney ‘very pleased’ after Canada’s first formal meeting with China in eight years

The two leaders discussed solutions to trade irritants including 'agriculture and agri-food products, such as canola, as well as seafood and electric vehicles,' Carney’s office said

Transport

2 w. ago Prolific EV charger thief in Victoria area yet to be caught by police

Ten different stations in South Vancouver Island have been hit by someone who has either cut or stolen the EV charging station cords

Events

2 w. ago Condo Smarts: Owners may still dispute strata charge after property sale

Start by following up on all related documentation. Find out more.

Culture

3 w. ago Former Vancouver Canuck Ryan Kesler faces criminal sexual conduct charges in Michigan

Former Vancouver Canucks centre Ryan Kesler has pleaded not guilty to two counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct in Michigan.

Events

3 w. ago Samsung SDI Looks to Robot Batteries to Cushion Tariffs Blow

Samsung SDI Co. is in talks with multirole humanoid robot makers to supply batteries as it seeks to diversify revenue sources to cushion the impact from US tariffs and tepid global demand for electric vehicles.

Economics