24 h. ago Matador Announces Proposed Change of Business to Technology/Investment Issuer

TORONTO, May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Matador Technologies Inc. (“Matador” or the “Company”) (TSXV: MATA, OTCQB:MTDTF), a Bitcoin Ecosystem company, is pleased to announce that it is proposing a change of business from a Tier 2 Technology Issuer to a Tier 2 Technology/Investment Issuer (the “Proposed COB”) within the meaning of such terms in […]

Economics

65 h. ago B.C. climate news: Climate change is making coffee more expensive | B.C. government proposes new legislation to speed up renewable energy projects

Here's all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the week of April 28 to May 4, 2025.

Politics

3 d. ago Opinion: City engagement with citizens needs complete overhaul

This time last year, the city was gripped by the longest-ever public hearing in city council’s history. More than 700 Calgarians spoke on the blanket rezoning policy proposal. Following its approval by council, city administration is implementing it by preparing amendments to the existing land-use bylaw. Proposed changes include consolidating dwelling type categories and enabling more […]

Other

3 d. ago RFK Jr. wants placebo testing for ‘new’ vaccines, experts say it’s unethical

The health department did not provide details on how the proposed changes will be enforced or to which vaccine trials they will apply.

Other

3 d. ago HMG Strategy Announces the Expansion of its Strategic Partnership with T200 that Empowers C

FAIRFIELD, Conn., May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HMG Strategy, the world’s leading platform for empowering technology executives to reimagine the enterprise and reshape the business world, is excited to announce the expansion of its strategic partnership with T200, a dynamic not-for-profit volunteer community of women in technology. Formed in 2016, T200 is dedicated to […]

Culture

4 d. ago Toronto considering priority bus lanes on street notorious for traffic

The City of Toronto is considering the introduction of priority bus lanes along a corridor synonymous with frustrating delays and unreliable service.Although many TTC bus routes suffer from delays caused by rush hour gridlock, construction and inclement weather, the TTC's 29 and 929 bus routes on Dufferin Street stand out as especially problematic. The 29 route has even earned the nickname "29 Sufferin" among riders thanks to its chronic unreliability and slow service.The proposed changes that the City is considering could dramatically improve travel for the tens of thousands of daily commuters who use the bus routes on a daily basis, though."Dufferin Street is one of the busiest transit corridors in the city, with over 40,000 people riding the 29 and 929 Toronto Transit Commission buses every weekday — even more during major events," the City says.In response, Toronto and the TTC are considering the implementation of dedic...

Other

6 d. ago UCP proposes sweeping changes to Alberta’s provincial election laws

The proposed changes include making it easier for citizens to call for a separatist referendum, banning voting tabulator machines and reintroducing corporate and union donations.

Politics

6 d. ago Ontario may let police seize car fob hacking tools in auto theft crackdown

The government announced it would be proposing changes to the Highway Traffic Act to allow police who stop vehicles to search for and seize electronic devices used in auto theft.

Events

7 d. ago A Third of Global CIOs Warn of Unrealistic Board Expectations as The World Bets Big on AI, According to Expereo

A new survey commissioned by Expereo exposes the true roadblocks to global AI plans – poor infrastructure, resistance from employees, unreasonable demands LONDON — A third of global technology leaders believe their board has unrealistic expectations or demands on how new technologies like AI will impact business performance. This is according to an IDC InfoBrief*, […]

Other

7 d. ago Phaseshift Technologies Appoints Mark Comerford to Board of Directors

TORONTO — Phaseshift Technologies (“Phaseshift”), an advanced materials company specializing in the development and commercialization of next-generation alloys and composites through its proprietary AI-powered computational platform, Rapid Alloy Design (RAD)™, announced the appointment of Mark Comerford to its Board of Directors. Mark’s operational and commercial experience in specialty alloys manufacturing and applications will increase the […]

Other

9 d. ago Things to know about the US coal industry and proposed changes under the Trump administration

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration has proposed several changes that would affect the struggling U.S. coal industry. Trump issued executive orders this month to allow mining on federal land. He has used his emergency authority to allow some older coal-fired power plants set for retirement to keep producing electricity to meet the […]

Politics

1 week ago Watts Water Technologies Named Among “America’s Climate Leaders” by USA Today for Third Consecutive Year

NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. — Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: WTS) has been selected as one of America’s Climate Leaders 2025 by USA Today for the third consecutive year. Watts was named among 500 companies selected for the list, which is comprised of U.S. organizations that achieved the greatest reduction in their core emissions intensity between […]

Politics

1 week ago Brian Franz Appointed Chief Technology, Data & Analytics Officer of The Estée Lauder Companies

NEW YORK — The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) today announced the appointment of Brian Franz as Chief Technology, Data & Analytics Officer, effective April 21, 2025. Mr. Franz will report to President and Chief Executive Officer Stéphane de La Faverie and will join the company’s Executive Team. “As we drive our bold Beauty […]

Economics

2 w. ago Google is twice a monopolist. Fixing it will be the hard part

Alphabet Inc.’s Google has been found by two federal judges, in less than a year, to have illegally monopolized critical parts of the internet. Now the U.S. Justice Department will likely push for the company to make sweeping changes to its advertising business. That includes forcing the sale of key technology including the ad exchange […]

Culture

2 w. ago B.C. drivers to only take one road test to get their Class 5 licence under proposed changes

The move cuts in half the number of road tests a graduating driver must take

Transport

2 w. ago Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Earnings Conference Call

NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. — Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: WTS) will hold a live webcast of its conference call to discuss First Quarter 2025 results on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. Watts Water Technologies, Inc. will announce its financial results for this period in a press release to be issued […]

Culture

2 w. ago Trump Seeks to Boost Use of Technology to Speed Up Permitting

President Donald Trump signed a directive Tuesday aimed at bolstering the use of technology in the permitting process for infrastructure developments, part of a broader administration effort to cut red tape and speed the approval of new projects.

Other

3 w. ago EdgePoint Announces Acquisition of Additional Warrants of TeraGo

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES ORFOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES TORONTO, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TeraGo Inc. (“TeraGo” or the “Issuer”) (TSX:TGO): This press release is being disseminated by EdgePoint Investment Group Inc. (“EdgePoint”) and Cymbria Corporation (“Cymbria,” and collectively with EdgePoint, the “Acquiror”), an account managed by EdgePoint, to […]

Other

3 w. ago Medical Manufacturing Technologies Enhances Product Line with Acquisition of FEPeeler, Unveiling Advanced Heat Shrink Removal and Braided Catheter Cutting Solutions

CHARLOTTE, N.C. & MINNEAPOLIS — Medical Manufacturing Technologies ( MMT), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management and a leading global provider of medical device manufacturing solutions, is pleased to announce the expansion of heat shrink removal tooling and braided catheter cutting capabilities with the acquisition of Mayer Engineering, the innovative makers of the FEPeeler. […]

Economics

3 w. ago Predictmedix AI Screening Technology Emerges as Strategic Asset Amid FDA’s Regulatory Shift Away from Animal Testing

TORONTO — Predictmedix AI Inc. (CSE: PMED) (OTC: PMEDF) (FRA: 3QP) (“Predictmedix” or the “Company”), a leading provider in AI-driven health and safety solutions, welcomes the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) groundbreaking move to phase out mandatory animal testing in drug development. As the pharmaceutical and biotech industries pivot toward more ethical and technologically […]

Other