1 hour ago Global Student Accommodation (GSA) Expands Relationship with Measurabl to Accelerate Sustainability Initiatives in Europe

GSA leverages Measurabl’s next-generation platform to streamline sustainability reporting, decarbonisation, and data automation across its global student housing portfolio LONDON, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global Student Accommodation (GSA), a global leader in purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA), has expanded its relationship with Measurabl, the world’s most widely adopted sustainability data management platform for real […]

Economics

2 h. ago LetPot Releases Smart EC Meter: Redefining the Hydroponic Gardening Experience

Say goodbye to guesswork—LetPot offers an intelligent way to manage your hydroponic nutrients HONG KONG, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Smart gardening brand LetPot has announced the launch of its latest innovation—the Smart EC Meter, a game-changing monitoring device for desktop hydroponic systems. Unlike traditional meters that require constant cleaning after every use, the […]

Culture

5 h. ago $4 million custom Toronto home is the perfect mix of old and new

When 110 Snowdon Ave. sold in 2021 for more than $450,000 over asking, it was already a beautiful home. Sure, it needed a bit of extra love in certain places, but it was a solid three-bedroom, two bathroom house that most people would be thrilled to live in. However, the owners took this already nice house and turned it into something unbelievably stunning. The front entrance. Designed by Maniera Design and Blue Lion Building, they managed to create a luxury home that is the perfect mix of modern and classic architectural styles.The powder room. It's clear that every detail in the home has been well thought out and curated to create a warm, inviting and functional home. The foyer. For example, as you walk in, you're greeted by heated black limestone floors and soaring 20-foot ceilings. The reclaimed solid oak door is a warming touch. The main floor. The main floor is open concept and quite minimal. The kitchen has Fisher & P...

Economics

7 h. ago Alberta Health Services halts plan to reduce patient food, drinks after pushback

The head of Alberta Health Services says the agency is halting a proposed food-reduction policy after public outcry over patients potentially being cut off from snacks and drinks. The agency’s interim president and CEO, Andre Tremblay, said the policy was set to go into effect Tuesday to change how food is stored and delivered in […]

Science

7 h. ago La CAQ refuse une motion visant à protéger la « liberté académique » dans les universités

La motion de QS dénonçait notamment les approches de Donald Trump et de Pierre Poilievre.

Society

8 h. ago Family calls for change after B.C. nurse dies by suicide after attacks on the job

Roseanne Wallace was 33 years old and worked as a psychiatric nurse at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail. Her family said she always wanted to help people.

Events

8 h. ago U.S. Senate vote to reverse tariffs on Canada tests Republican support for Trump

The Democrat resolution would end the emergency declaration that Trump signed to implement tariffs on Canada, but it would still need to be taken up by the Republican-controlled House

Economics

8 h. ago Oil Rally Wavers as Focus Turns to US ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs

Oil was little changed, pausing last month’s rally as traders position themselves for US tariff announcements.

Economics

9 h. ago Trump Allies Avoid Upsets as GOP Retains House Seats in Florida

Two Florida Republicans won congressional races in special elections on Tuesday, avoiding upset losses that could have narrowed the party’s control of the US House, according to the Associated Press.

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9 h. ago Trump Allies Avoid Upsets as GOP Retains Florida House Seats

Two Florida Republicans won congressional races in special elections on Tuesday, avoiding upset losses that could have narrowed the party’s control of the US House, according to the Associated Press.

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9 h. ago Low travel interest to the U.S. leads to WestJet suspending flights from YLW

'Air Canada, WestJet, Porter, and Flair have changed their schedule, at least for the summer. They’re still going to most U.S. destinations, but with less capacity.'

Transport

9 h. ago Calgarians celebrate end of consumer carbon tax: “It’s a nice change”

Calgary drivers were happy to see a drop in fuel prices on Tuesday - as the end of the federal Consumer Carbon Tax took effect.

Economics

10 h. ago California lawmakers reject bills aimed to ban trans athletes’ participation in girls sports

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California lawmakers won’t change state policies allowing transgender kids and teens to play on sports teams consistent with their gender identities amid heated nationwide debates over the participation of trans youth in athletics.  Democratic lawmakers on the state Assembly’s Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports and Tourism rejected two proposals by Republican lawmakers […]

Sport

10 h. ago Canada election debates will see these 5 party leaders participate

The independent Leaders' Debates Commission said Tuesday five parties each met two of three criteria to participate in the debates on April 16 in French and April 17 in English.

Politics

11 h. ago ’JFK’ director Oliver Stone calls for a reinvestigation of Kennedy’s 1963 assassination

Oscar-winning director Oliver Stone, whose 1991 film “JFK” portrayed President John F. Kennedy’s assassination as the work of a shadowy government conspiracy, called Tuesday for a new congressional investigation of the killing during a hearing that aired conspiracy theories about it.  The freewheeling hearing of the House Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets, […]

Economics

11 h. ago Des candidats du PLC et du PCC écartés pour leurs déclarations passées

Paul Chiang et Mark McKenzie ont été contraints de retirer leur candidature

Culture

11 h. ago 'Remain calm and think of solutions': Gondek says city exploring regional business licensing, procurement as part of tariff response

Some of the ideas the advisory group has discussed include developing an online database of resources to promote alternative sources of tariff-affected goods, and encourage the use of apps to support Canadian businesses

Economics

12 h. ago Alberta Premier Smith expects key industries to escape imposition of new U.S. tariffs

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she expects some major industries, including those in her province, won’t face new tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump. Smith told reporters Tuesday that things could change, but she thinks food production and oil and gas won’t be targeted under Trump’s new tariff plan, which is set to be announced […]

Economics

12 h. ago ‘Means the world’: Tiny home removed from Toronto park after resident given full time housing

After years of experiencing homelessness, a Toronto man is celebrating a fresh start as he moves into permanent housing with the help of Tiny Tiny Homes.

Other

13 h. ago Safety, financial concerns led to removal of Calgary seniors' housing management

The Trinity Place Foundation of Alberta no longer manages 16 properties, turned over to three non-profit operators as of Monday

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