62 m. ago Can AI help you win your March Madness bracket? One disruptor bets $1 million on ‘yes’ (and Houston)

DENVER (AP) — Perhaps the surest sign that artificial intelligence really is taking over the world will come the day it wins your favorite March Madness bracket pool. The day could be coming soon. In an experiment that a) was bound to happen, b) might actually make us all look smarter and c) should probably […]

Economics

1 hour ago Calgary man dead, two injured in serious crash on Highway 1A near Cochrane

A serious two-vehicle crash on Highway 1A, just east of Cochrane early Wednesday morning, forced the RCMP to close the road for several hours.

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2 h. ago Made in Toronto soda is the alternative to U.S. brands we need right now

As trade tensions between Canada and the U.S. continue to escalate, many Canadians are increasingly turning to local alternatives over American-made products.From produce to coffee and even sodas, it seems like more and more folks are choosing homegrown options in the face of rising tariffs and trade uncertainty.With U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum already in place, new "global tariffs" are expected to hit on April 2, which are predicted to come in the form of reciprocal tariffs on trading partners that U.S. President Trump has been threatening for several weeks.At a time when the need for Canadian-made products has never been greater, Solly's Craft Soda, which is brewed in Toronto, is emerging as a refreshing alternative to U.S. prebiotic soda brands like Poppi (recently purchased by U.S. conglomerate PepsiCo) and Olipop.Solly's Craft Soda, created by Toronto-based Henderson Brewing Company, is an all-natural, non-GMO, low-sugar, prebiotic soda that is sweete...

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3 h. ago Mom’s secret BDSM dominiatrix life shattered by kinky murder charge

Stunning Michaela Brashaye Rylaarsdam lived a secret life as a BDSM queen who entertained men and fulfilled their bizarre fetishes. But that all came unglued when the California housewife was arrested and charged with murder in the death of a Saran Wrap enthusiast who was allegedly asphyxiated during a kink session. According to cops, Michael […]

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4 h. ago Dolphins surround space capsule after its return to Earth in magical moment

Kate Tice, engineering manager at SpaceX, said they were working on retrieving the capsule and 'getting quick assists from the honorary part of the recovery team, those dolphins.'

Culture

4 h. ago B.C. crime news: Several youths arrested in Surrey mall | Richmond teen arrested after cab driver stabbed in Vancouver

Here's a roundup of crime news from around Metro Vancouver and B.C. on Wednesday, March 19, 2025

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4 h. ago B.C. crime news: One injured in early morning Kelowna shooting | Several youths arrested in Surrey mall | Richmond teen arrested after cab driver stabbed in Vancouver

Here's a roundup of crime news from around Metro Vancouver and B.C. on Wednesday, March 19, 2025

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5 h. ago Madsen Mine Update: Mill Restart and Key Operational Milestones Achieved

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. (“West Red Lake Gold” or the “Company”) (TSXV: WRLG) (OTCQB: WRLGF) is pleased to provide an update on mine restart activities at the Madsen Mine, where the mill is now processing low-grade material ahead of introducing Stope 1 of the […]

Culture

5 h. ago Canucks Coffee: Brock Boeser’s belief and ‘relief’ make memorable revival day

Boeser scored twice and set up another goal. A fitting end to a long day that started with owning his shortcomings and delivering the goods.

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5 h. ago Vancouver Oscar winner says this is his favourite scene in Dune: Part Two

While Dune: Part Two is an endless visual feast, visual effects supervisor Rhys Salcombe does have a favourite part of the movie

Culture

5 h. ago How the Port of Vancouver could play key role as Canada looks to diversify trade

With Canada at odds with U.S. President Donald Trump over tariffs, the Port of Vancouver is ready to step in at a "pivotal time" to help diversify trade.

Economics

5 h. ago Rare and valuable Beatles recording turns up in Vancouver record store

Jack Herschorn said he got the tape in London “in 1968 or 1969” from a “well-known record producer” who he declines to name.

Sport

5 h. ago Indian Energy Firm Greenko Founders Get Private Loan Commitments

Founders of Indian clean energy producer Greenko Energy Holdings have received commitments from at least five lenders as they seek an $800 million private credit loan for a stake purchase in the firm, people familiar with the matter said.

Economics

6 h. ago Standard Lithium Appoints Karen G. Narwold to the Board of Directors

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Standard Lithium Ltd. (“Standard Lithium” or the “Company”) (TSXV:SLI) (NYSE American:SLI), a leading near-commercial lithium company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Karen G. Narwold, NACD.DC as an independent member of its board of directors. Robert Cross, Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, commented, […]

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7 h. ago American Tungsten Corp. Secures Strategic Partnership Agreement with J.A. Green

Vancouver, BC, March 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — American Tungsten Corp. (CSE:TUNG) (OTCQB:DEMRF) (FSE:RK9) (“American Tungsten” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a strategic partnership agreement (“Agreement”) with J.A. Green & Co. (“J.A. Green”), a full-service, bipartisan government relations firm based in Washington, D.C. The partnership represents an important […]

Culture

7 h. ago Real’s February Agent Survey: Inventory Rises as Listing Times Lengthen

Transaction Growth and Agent Optimism Indexes Ease but Remain Near Recent Highs TORONTO & NEW YORK — The Real Brokerage Inc. (NASDAQ: REAX, “Real”), a technology platform reshaping real estate for agents, home buyers and sellers, today released results from its February 2025 Agent Survey. The findings indicate that housing inventory is rising in many […]

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7 h. ago Game Day: Leafs can’t let Avs off the hook again in major test

WHEN: Wednesday, 7 p.m.   TV: Sportsnet RADIO:  TSN 1050           ODDS  Toronto –265, Colorado +190   THE BUZZ     Toronto let a late lead slip away in 7-4 loss in Denver on March 8 … Colorado, starting a three-game Eastern Canadian road trip, is the only above – .500 team Leafs will face between this past Monday’s […]

Politics

8 h. ago First Atlantic Nickel and Colorado School of Mines Launch Research Partnership to Explore Geologic Hydrogen Potential in Newfoundland Ophiolites

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Atlantic Nickel Corp. (TSXV: FAN) (OTCQB: FANCF) (FSE: P21) (“First Atlantic” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce a strategic research partnership with Colorado School of Mines to explore geologic hydrogen as an energy source. This collaboration will focus on two significant ophiolite complexes in […]

Society

8 h. ago Inside viral road trip that brought Ontario Boys to the Players Championship

Life for three University of Guelph golf team members has been a blur ever since they responded to a social media post from the popular Monday Q Info account on X

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9 h. ago German Spending Plan Adds to Housing Uncertainty, Vonovia Says

Germany’s landmark spending package will have mixed effects on the country’s battered housing market, according to Vonovia SE, Europe’s largest landlord.

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