77 m. ago Tennessee safety agency says workers killed in flooding were given time to evacuate

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Workers at an East Tennessee plastics company who died in flooding from last year’s Hurricane Helene had time to evacuate, albeit by “makeshift routes,” according to an investigation from the Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration released on Wednesday. “It was found that Impact Plastics, Inc. exercised reasonable diligence to dismiss […]

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85 m. ago Edmonton Public Schools reviews annual class size report amid growing enrolment pressures

In general, class size over the last year remains stable for all four divisions

Society

1 hour ago Laurentide Controls Establishes Presence in Bécancour to Bolster Support for Local Industries in Energy Transition

BÉCANCOUR, Quebec, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Laurentide Controls, a leading provider of automation and reliability solutions, is proud to announce the construction of a new center in Bécancour, marking the eight office and sixth maintenance and repair center for the company in Eastern Canada. This new facility, scheduled to open by Fall 2025 […]

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2 h. ago Pentagon’s watchdog to review Hegseth’s use of Signal app to convey plans for Houthi strike

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon’s acting inspector general announced Thursday that he would review Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s use of the Signal messaging app to convey plans for a military strike against Houthi militants in Yemen. The review will also look at other defense officials’ use of the publicly available encrypted app, which is not […]

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2 h. ago U.S. energy department invites AI data center development at Los Alamos and other federal lands

The U.S. Department of Energy said it has identified 16 federal sites, including storied nuclear research laboratories such as Los Alamos, where tech companies could build data centers in a push to accelerate commercial development of artificial intelligence technology. The sites are “uniquely positioned for rapid data center construction, including in-place energy infrastructure with the […]

Sport

2 h. ago Alberta justice minister seeks review after new trial ordered for man convicted of 1987 murder

In a court document filed last week on behalf of Justice Minister Mickey Amery, a lawyer said Arif Virani provided no reasons as to why a new trial is warranted.

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3 h. ago Canada’s oilpatch executives replace tariff anxiety with fear of slowdown in energy demand

Crude prices plunge Thursday amid mounting concern about a broader slowdown in consumption

Economics

3 h. ago Student "likely would not have died" if UVic staff acted differently: report

New review by retired Abbotsford Police Chief Bob Rich is critical of the university's response to the overdose of two first-year students. One of them died.

Events

4 h. ago Iconic red canoe overlooking the Gardiner destroyed in suspected arson

Toronto Police are investigating a suspected arson after the iconic red canoe at Canoe Landing Park in downtown Toronto was destroyed in a fire early Wednesday morning. A police spokesperson says cops and fire were called to the scene near Fort York Boulevard and Dan Leckie Way around 2:42 a.m. on Wednesday for a reports […]

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4 h. ago Varcoe: Alberta business leaders relieved but remain wary after no additional tariff hit from U.S.

Alberta energy and business leaders expressed relief after U.S. President Donald Trump unleashed his series of “reciprocal” tariffs against other countries Wednesday, as Canada escaped any new hits from our largest trading partner. “That’s a double-win for us because it means not only do we not get tariffed, but we get an answer on tariffs,” […]

Economics

4 h. ago Varcoe: Alberta business leaders relieved no additional U.S. tariffs, but remain wary amid global markets turmoil

'People will be wise to remain a bit tentative until the issue is fully laid to rest,' says Mike Belenkie, CEO of Advantage Energy

Economics

5 h. ago 2 people killed in Leduc County highway crash, RCMP investigating

At 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, the RCMP announced the scene had been cleared and normal traffic could resume.

Events

5 h. ago Toronto's real estate market is in major trouble amid global uncertainty

The Greater Toronto Area's (GTA) real estate market is currently facing some significant challenges, with March 2025 marking the lowest home sales for the month in over two decades.Spring usually brings a boost in housing activity, but this year, it's witnessed a slow market with many prospective buyers putting a hold on their homeownership dreams ahead of the federal election and the ongoing trade war with the U.S.According to the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board's (TRREB) March report, many buyers have adopted a "wait-and-see approach," which has translated into slower market activity. However, amid these challenges, the report also revealed a silver lining for would-be homeowners.The report indicates that homeownership in the GTA became more affordable in March 2025 compared to the previous year. On average, both borrowing costs and home prices declined over the past year, which made monthly payments more manageable for households looking to purchase property in the region...

Politics

6 h. ago US Energy Chief Plans to Use Federal Land to Build Data Centers

The Trump administration unveiled plans Thursday to use Energy Department land and resources to build data centers for artificial intelligence.

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7 h. ago US Trade Gap Shrinks on Export Boost as Imports Stay Elevated

The US trade deficit shrank in February from a record at the start of the year as stronger exports blunted the impact of a rush to secure goods and materials before the Trump administration’s sweeping tariffs.

Economics

7 h. ago AirgainConnect® Fleet™ 5G Vehicle Gateway Certified on Verizon’s Ultra

Certification unlocks ultra-reliable 5G performance, low latency, and secure fleet connectivity on Verizon’s industry-leading network. SAN DIEGO — Airgain, Inc. (NASDAQ: AIRG), a leading provider of advanced wireless connectivity solutions that drive cutting-edge innovation in 5G technology, today announced that its next-generation AirgainConnect® Fleet™ 5G Vehicle Gateway (AC-Fleet™) has been certified for deployment on Verizon’s […]

Technology

7 h. ago City council cuts funding for doctor recruitment, saving $80K

In a tight 8-7 vote, London city council has decided to pull its share of funding from a recruitment drive to bring desperately needed family doctors to the city. LFP’s Jack Moulton looks at the program: what it does, why funding was yanked, and what it will mean going forward. WHAT IS THE PROGRAM? The […]

Economics

7 h. ago Statistics Canada reports $1.5B trade deficit for February as exports fell

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the country’s merchandise trade balance fell to a deficit of $1.5 billion in February as exports fell. The federal agency says the result compared with a surplus of $3.1 billion in January. Total exports dropped 5.5 per cent to $70.1 billion in February as exports of energy products fell 6.3 […]

Economics

8 h. ago Goldman Says German Fiscal Boost Is Game Changer for Power Needs

Germany’s ambitious plans to ramp up defense and infrastructure spending will drive “major pivot” in power demand during the next few years, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc.

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10 h. ago Alberta First Nation taking province to court over alleged oilsands cleanup failures

The Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation said its trust in the Alberta Energy Regulator and oilsands companies was destroyed after wastewater leaks in 2022 and 2023 it says were covered up

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