3 h. ago Trump’s Feud With Harvard Imperils Critical Research Into ALS

David Walt received a presidential medal in January for inventions that have enabled genetic screening for in vitro fertilization, better disease diagnosis and improved crop resistance. His latest work involved early detection of Lou Gehrig’s disease, or ALS, with the goal of developing new drugs to manage the debilitating loss of muscle control from that condition.

Events

13 h. ago The US has a single rare earths mine. Chinese export limits are energizing a push for more

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — America’s only rare earths mine heard from anxious companies soon after China responded to President Donald Trump’s tariffs this month by limiting exports of those minerals used for military applications and in many high-tech devices. “Based on the number of phone calls we’re receiving, the effects have been immediate,” said Matt […]

Economics

16 h. ago Turbulence at Vancouver airport over as air traffic control returns to full staffing

Earlier this week, Nav Canada warned of flight delays because it had implemented a temporary traffic management initiative at the Vancouver airport due to staff shortages.

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17 h. ago ‘We do get it’: Operator of Langley seniors’ apartment with broken elevator responds

Residents of Langley's The Fir seniors' residence have been without a working elevator since January. Management says a new part still won't be ready for more than a month.

Society

17 h. ago Yukon’s melting snow brings risk to site of last year’s mine disaster

WHITEHORSE — Crews in Yukon are working to prepare for an influx of extra water as snow melts at the site of last year’s disaster at the Eagle Gold mine. An update from the territorial government says the main risk as temperatures warm is that snow and ice melts faster than water can be treated […]

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18 h. ago SmartStop Self Storage REIT Announces Its Flip to Fully Unsecured on Its Senior Credit Facility and Private Placement Notes

LADERA RANCH, Calif. — SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop”) (NYSE:SMA), an internally managed real estate investment trust and a premier owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the United States and Canada, announced today that it has achieved the Security Interest Termination Conditions for its Credit Facility and 2032 Private Placement Notes (as defined […]

Economics

20 h. ago Aja Health and Wellness Inc. Reports on Delay in Filing Annual Financial Statements

Not for dissemination in the United States of America VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aja Health and Wellness Inc. (“Aja” or the “Company”) (TSXV:Aja) is announcing that it has completed the filing of an application seeking a management cease trade order (the “MCTO“) under National Policy 12-203- Management Cease Trade Orders, […]

Science

20 h. ago Talisker Announces Upsize of Brokered Private Placement for Gross Proceeds of up to $7.0 Million

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES TORONTO, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Talisker Resources Ltd. (“Talisker” or the “Company”) (TSX: TSK, OTCQX: TSKFF) is pleased to announce that as a result of strong investor demand, the Company has increased the maximum gross proceeds of […]

Economics

20 h. ago Alberta Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen calls on Edmonton to cancel bike lane project

EDMONTON — Alberta’s transportation minister is asking the city of Edmonton to cancel an ongoing bike lane project, saying the city should be working to increase vehicle capacity rather than reduce it. Devin Dreeshen says the city’s multi-year plan to build 30 blocks of bike lanes on the city’s north side will have a negative […]

Sport

20 h. ago Toronto cafe asks the public for help with paying its rising bills

A Filipino cafe in Toronto that is known for its bubble teas, colourful ube desserts, and variety of other unique handcrafted sips and eats has, like other small businesses in the city lately, issued an appeal to the community for help staying afloat.Teako, which started as an online loose leaf tea retailer, opened its location at the corner of Gerrard and Greenwood in summer 2023, managing to dodge the devastating forced lockdowns of the COVID era that some indie spots are still financially recovering from.But, the present economic uncertainty and ongoing cost of living crisis — which is certainly not limited to the city, province, or even country, but is more acute in already-expensive places like Toronto — has brought about its own set of issues, as it has for all of us.Rising operating costs and slower traffic (because who isn't trying to save as much cash as possible and avoid going out right now)&...

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21 h. ago Rare Element Resources Provides Rare Earth Demonstration Plant Update

LITTLETON, Colo. — Rare Element Resources Ltd. (the “Company” or “RER”) (OTCQB: REEMF) announces an updated timeline for the commencement of operations of the Company’s rare earth processing and separation demonstration plant in Upton, Wyoming (the “Demonstration Plant”). The data gathered from the operation of the Demonstration Plant, which was designed and constructed by a […]

Culture

21 h. ago eXp World Holdings to Announce First Quarter 2025 Results on May 6, 2025

Management to discuss first quarter 2025 results and host investor Q&A at virtual event BELLINGHAM, Wash., April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI), the holding company for eXp Realty®, FrameVR.io and SUCCESS® Enterprises, today announced it expects to report its first quarter 2025 financial results on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.  […]

Culture

21 h. ago Westhaven Files Technical Report in Support of Updated Preliminary Economic Assessment for the Shovelnose Gold Project, British Columbia

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Westhaven Gold Corp. (TSX-V:WHN) (“Westhaven”) announces that it has filed an independent technical report pursuant to National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”) supporting the Updated Preliminary Economic Assessment (the “Updated PEA”) for its 100% owned Shovelnose Gold Project, under the […]

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23 h. ago Al Sharpton calls meeting with Target’s CEO amid DEI backlash ‘very constructive and candid’

NEW YORK (AP) — Target’s chief executive officer met Thursday with the Rev. Al Sharpton, whose civil rights organization has encouraged consumers to avoid U.S. retailers that scaled backed their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Sharpton called the meeting with Target CEO Brian Cornell “very constructive and candid,” according to an update from his National […]

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25 h. ago Forte Minerals Engages Trion Communications GmbH for European Investor Awareness

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Forte Minerals Corp. (“Forte” or the “Company”) (CSE: CUAU) (OTCQB: FOMNF) (Frankfurt: 2OA) is pleased to announce its engagement of Trion Communications GmbH (“Trion”) to provide investor relations and communication services in the German-speaking markets, effective April 1, 2025, in accordance with Canadian Securities Exchange (“CSE”) […]

Economics

25 h. ago Critical Mineral Stocks Rally on Signs Trump Supports Sector

US critical minerals stocks have soared this week, getting a boost from signs that the Trump administration will favor a sector that’s become a flashpoint in the trade standoff between the US and China.

Economics

26 h. ago Hudbay to Host Conference Call for First Quarter 2025 Results

TORONTO, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hudbay Minerals Inc. (“Hudbay” or the “Company”) (TSX, NYSE: HBM) senior management will host a conference call on Monday, May 12, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. ET to discuss the company’s first quarter 2025 results. First Quarter 2025 Results Conference Call and Webcast   Date: Monday, May 12, 2025 […]

Culture

28 h. ago KIC Realty Welcomes Davis Wallington as Managing Broker for British Columbia

CALGARY, Alberta, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — KIC Realty is excited to announce the appointment of Davis Wallington as the new Managing Broker for British Columbia. With eleven years of remarkable industry expertise, a proven track record in leadership, and a genuine passion for innovation, Davis is poised to lead our British Columbia operations into […]

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29 h. ago Leviathan Gold commences first phase of trenching at the Foča Project, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Recent Induced Polarization survey results show a clear chargeable feature approximately 75-100 metres in width coincident with a prominent ENE-WSW trending system of faults, upslope from an area of very high-grade silver, lead and zinc in float samples. Target is believed to represent a conduit for underlying Mississippi Valley Type or SEDEX mineralization. Renewal of […]

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29 h. ago Birchtech to Present at the Planet MicroCap Showcase on April 23, 2025

CORSICANA, Texas, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Birchtech Corp. (TSX: BCHT) (OTCQB: BCHT) (“Birchtech” or the “Company”), a leader in specialty activated carbon technologies for sustainable air and water treatment, today announced that management will attend the upcoming Planet MicroCap Showcase, hosted in Partnership with MicroCapClub, on April 23 & 24, 2025, in Las […]

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