5 h. ago Hotspot signs Memorandum with Clear Blue led Consortium to deploy 312 Telecom Site across Nigeria

BARCELONA, Spain, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Clear Blue Technologies International Inc. (TSXV: CBLU) the Smart Power Company, today announces that Hotspot (the leading telecommunications service provider in Nigeria) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a Clear Blue led consortium, including partners Empower New Energy and Netis, to deploy 312 solar powered telecom […]

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12 h. ago How to protect yourself from fraudsters: Edmonton law enforcement 

With fraud costing Canadians billions of dollars each year, the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) and its community partners are launching Fraud Prevention Month with an event aimed at educating the public on common scams and how to avoid them. The campaign started Monday at the Central Lions Seniors Recreation Centre, where officials from EPS, RCMP, […]

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12 h. ago New 911 service that would allow texting, video delayed 2 years: CRTC

The CRTC had set Tuesday as the date for transitioning to next-generation 911, but the telecom regulator now says it has moved that deadline to March 2027.

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14 h. ago Torino Metals and Ocham’s Razor Capital Announce Brokered Financing and Proposed Business Combination

Not for distribution to United States newswire services or for dissemination in the United States. TORONTO, March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Torino Metals (Canada) Corp. (“Torino Metals” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it signed a letter of intent with Ocham’s Razor Capital Ltd. (“Ocham”) on February 14, 2025, contemplating a business […]

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14 h. ago Premier American Uranium Engages ICP Securities Inc. for Automated Market Making Services

TORONTO, March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Premier American Uranium Inc. (“PUR”, the “Company” or “Premier”) (TSXV: PUR) (OTCQB: PAUIF) is pleased to announce that it has engaged the services of ICP Securities Inc. (“ICP”) to provide automated market making services, including use of its proprietary algorithm, ICP Premium™, in compliance with the policies and […]

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14 h. ago TD Bank app and website go down infuriating customers in Canada

TD Bank customers voiced concerns about an outage of the bank's online and mobile services Monday morning.TD says a software problem impacted its operations across Canada and the U.S., but things were coming back online by early afternoon PST."TD was impacted by the software outage that affected organizations in Canada and the U.S.. TD teams have restored impacted systems and normal services are resuming," a spokesperson said.I tried logging in around 2 p.m. EST, and couldn’t get through on desktop or mobile. It wasn't an isolated problem, either.Please see below for information on impacts to our services experienced today. pic.twitter.com/Bz3uqCYEo6— TD (Canada) (@TD_Canada) March 3, 2025Customers who were having trouble accessing their bank accounts took to social media to ask the major Canadian bank for answers."Might be a good idea to let your customers know there's a global outage happening right now. Many are experiencing login issues — transparency goes...

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15 h. ago ‘EMERGENCY DOUGHNUTS?’: Oklahoma police respond to toddler’s deep

There’s no shortage of jokes when it comes to police officers and doughnuts. However, the Moore Police Department in Oklahoma had a good sense of humor when a toddler named Bennett called 911 recently to ask for “emergency doughnuts.” According to a foxnews.com report, the exchange was shared on social media Thursday between Bennett and […]

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15 h. ago Toronto restaurants take U.S. products off their menu due to Trump tariffs threat

As Canada waits to see whether U.S. President Donald Trump will follow through on his threat to impose sweeping tariffs, Toronto restaurants are already taking steps to limit their reliance on U.S. products.Over the past few weeks, more and more business across the country have vowed to prioritize Canadian goods over U.S. alternatives as Trump's administration continues to deliberate over the specific of the tariffs, and with the deadline just a few hours away, some officials suggest that the final decision is still very much up in the air.On Monday, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told CNN that he would be discussing the looming tariffs with Trump throughout the day. "He's going to decide today," Lutnick said. "We are going to put it out tomorrow."The tariffs, initially announced as a 25 per cent levy on Canadian goods, had been delayed for a month after Canada vowed to implement new border security measures, which included the appointment of a new fentanyl czar.Ontario...

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15 h. ago Toronto restaurants take U.S. products off menus due to Trump tariffs threat

As Canada waits to see whether U.S. President Donald Trump will follow through on his threat to impose sweeping tariffs, Toronto restaurants are already taking steps to limit their reliance on U.S. products.Over the past few weeks, more and more business across the country have vowed to prioritize Canadian goods over U.S. alternatives as Trump's administration continues to deliberate over the specific of the tariffs, and with the deadline just a few hours away, some officials suggest that the final decision is still very much up in the air.On Monday, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told CNN that he would be discussing the looming tariffs with Trump throughout the day. "He's going to decide today," Lutnick said. "We are going to put it out tomorrow."The tariffs, initially announced as a 25 per cent levy on Canadian goods, had been delayed for a month after Canada vowed to implement new border security measures, which included the appointment of a new fentanyl czar.Ontario...

Economics

15 h. ago Teenage boy charged with murder in stabbing death on First Nation in Manitoba

LONG PLAIN FIRST NATION — A 14-year-old boy has been charged with second-degree murder after the stabbing death of a man from a First Nation west of Winnipeg. Police say a vehicle carrying an injured man pulled up to the Long Plain detachment of the Manitoba First Nations Police Service on Feb. 24. They say […]

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15 h. ago Dorchester Wealth Management to Join Cardinal Point, Focus Partners Canada

NEW YORK — Focus Financial Partners Inc., an interdependent partnership of wealth management, business management, and related financial services firms, has announced that Focus network firm Dorchester Wealth Management, headquartered in Montreal, QC, has formally joined Toronto, ON-based Cardinal Point Capital Management ULC, a part of Cardinal Point, Focus Partners Canada, in a transaction that […]

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16 h. ago WARMINGTON: Longest mischief trial anyone has heard of is going to get even longer with delay

Tamara Lich and Chris Barber have learned March 12th date to hear verdicts in their three-year Freedom Convoy trial has been postponed

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17 h. ago Body found in Langley home after explosion possibly linked to illegal drug extraction lab

RCMP said in an update on Monday morning that officers are working with the BC Coroners Service to identify the deceased person, which they previously stated was a woman.

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17 h. ago U.S. citizen fined after CBSA catches him trying to bring illegal firearm into Alberta at Coutts crossing

A U.S. citizen got an $8,000 court fine earlier this month after being caught last September trying to bring an illegal handgun into Alberta, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced Monday morning.  On Sept. 8, the man attempted to cross into Canada at the Coutts port of entry. After properly declaring two non-restricted firearms, […]

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17 h. ago Saskatchewan Marshals Services hires first 10 officers, training to begin

The Saskatchewan Marshals Service is expected to consist of 70 officers over the next year.

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18 h. ago Sunnova’s 71% Stock Plunge Heralds US Solar’s State of ‘Chaos’

Sunnova Energy International Inc. shares plunged 71% as the company warned there’s substantial doubt it will remain in business. That came less than a week after First Solar Inc., the biggest US solar manufacturer, said it was seeing increasing customer delays. And it was also on the heels of Sunrun Inc., the biggest US residential solar company, saying it expects installation volumes to be flat this year.

Economics

19 h. ago Iraq Talks With Oil Firms Hit Snag, Delaying Kurdistan Exports

Iraq and oil companies operating in the country’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan failed to reach an agreement during a meeting on Sunday meant to help restart crude oil exports from the northern region.

Economics

22 h. ago Alation Announces Data Products Marketplace and Expert Services Offering to Operationalize Data Across the Enterprise

New offerings streamline data product management and empower data teams to deliver business impact faster while maintaining trust and compliance REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alation Inc., the data intelligence company, today introduced Alation Data Products Marketplace and a new Data Products Expert Services offering to ensure all organizations can easily […]

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23 h. ago New Stratus Energy Announces Award of a Transformative Production Sharing Contract for a Significant Oil Field in Ecuador, Funding and Offtake Agreement, and Concurrent Offerings

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES CALGARY, Alberta, March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — New Stratus Energy Inc. (TSX.V – NSE) (“New Stratus”, “NSE” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce that a consortium formed by subsidiaries of Sinopec International Petroleum E&P Corporation (60%) (“Sinopec”) and […]

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31 h. ago [VIDÉO] Menaces de coup d’État à l’Assemblée nationale: un avocat arrêté avec des armes et plus de 1 M$ en billets

Un avocat de Brossard qui se dit épuisé par le système aurait menacé de faire un coup d’État à l’Assemblée nationale.

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