64 m. ago Canada Metal Processing Group announces steps to respond to U.S. tariff threats on steel sector

BROSSARD, Quebec, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canada Metal Processing Group (MPG Canada) and its subsidiaries, Ivaco Rolling Mills, Sivaco, and Infasco, are announcing the difficult but necessary steps to respond to the current challenging market environment and the threat of incoming tariffs from the United States on steel and steel derivatives. These measures […]

Economics

95 m. ago Gallant Capital Completes Acquisition of the Government Services Business of Navient Corporation

LOS ANGELES — Gallant Capital Partners (“Gallant”) announced that it has closed its acquisition of the Government Services business (“NGS” or the “Company”) of Navient Corporation (Nasdaq: NAVI). NGS provides tech-enabled outsourced business processing to U.S. federal, state, and local government clients. NGS is a leader in the tolling and parking technology and services market […]

Economics

2 h. ago Patients struggle with lack of consistent coverage for popular weight

Supplies of high-demand obesity treatments are improving, but that doesn’t mean it’s easier to get them. Many employers and insurers are scaling back coverage of Wegovy and Zepbound and a key government program, Medicare, doesn’t cover the drugs for obesity. Meanwhile, some big employers are adding coverage, but their commitment isn’t guaranteed. Treatment prices that […]

Science

2 h. ago CBAK Energy’s 32140 Cells Capture 19% of Global Market Share, Report Shows

DALIAN, China, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CBAK Energy Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBAT) (“CBAK Energy” or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer of lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries and electric energy solutions in China, today announced its significant global market share in the rapidly growing large cylindrical battery segment, which saw remarkable growth in 2024. According […]

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2 h. ago Central Restaurants Announces Opening Date in Vancouver’s Financial District

Officially opening to the public on March 6, Central Restaurants Bentall promises good food, good drinks, and good trouble for Vancouver locals and visitors alike Interior of Central Restaurants Bentall VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Central Restaurants (Central), created by the award-winning team behind CRAFT Beer Market, proudly announces the […]

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2 h. ago How big was the B.C. earthquake? Here's why the magnitude number changed

Measuring earthquakes is complicated and the initial magnitude is done through an automated program before seismologists look at the data and do their own calculations

Culture

2 h. ago Starbucks lays off 1,100 corporate employees as coffee chain streamlines

Starbucks plans to lay off 1,100 corporate employees globally as new Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol streamlines operations. In a letter to employees released Monday, Niccol said the company will inform employees who are being laid off by mid-day Tuesday. Niccol said Starbucks is also eliminating several hundred open and unfilled positions. “Our intent is […]

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2 h. ago WMTS 2025 Unveils SmartMTX Pavilion, Strengthens Industry Collaboration with the Manufacturing & Export Enhancement Cluster

Western Canada’s premier manufacturing event expands with smart manufacturing and automation innovations EDMONTON, Alberta, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SME’s Western Manufacturing Technology Show (WMTS) 2025 is set to deliver a transformative experience for Western Canadian manufacturers, with the launch of the SmartMTX Pavilion in partnership with the Manufacturing & Export Enhancement Cluster (MEEC) […]

Economics

3 h. ago Canacol Energy Ltd. Provides 2025 Capital and Gas Sales Guidance

CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canacol Energy Ltd. (“Canacol” or the “Corporation”) (TSX:CNE; OTCQX:CNNEF; BVC:CNEC) is pleased to provide its capital and gas sales guidance for 2025. Dollar amounts are expressed in United States dollars, with the exception of Canadian dollar unit prices (“C$”) where indicated and otherwise noted. The Corporation announces […]

Economics

3 h. ago Energy Vault Begins Construction of Battery Energy Storage Deployment at ACEN Australia’s New England Solar

Start of construction marks a major milestone for Energy Vault as the company begins its first mobilization of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in the Australian market Energy Vault, ACEN Australia joined by local officials and Anaiwan First Nations leaders for welcome ceremony at New England Solar in New South Wales WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. […]

Other

3 h. ago Here Are the Key Positions of Germany’s Likely Coalition Parties

An alliance between Friedrich Merz’s conservatives and the center-left SPD is the only viable path to form a new government for Germany.

Culture

4 h. ago Gold Reserve Announces Portugal Court Enters Judgment Against Venezuela Confirming Arbitration Award Valued in Excess of $1.1 Billion

PEMBROKE, Bermuda — Gold Reserve Ltd. (TSX.V: GRZ) (OTCQX: GDRZF) (“Gold Reserve” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce an important development in its ongoing efforts to recognize and enforce its arbitral award dated September 22, 2014 (the “Award”) against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (“Venezuela”). On February 20, 2025, the Lisbon Court of Appeal […]

Economics

4 h. ago Algoma Steel Group to Participate in the BMO 34th Global Metals, Mining & Critical Minerals Conference

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ontario, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Algoma Steel Group Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTL; TSX: ASTL) (“Algoma” or “the Company”), a leading Canadian producer of hot and cold rolled steel sheet and plate products, today announced that the Company is participating in the BMO 34th Global Metals, Mining & Critical Minerals Conference on […]

Culture

4 h. ago Americas Gold & Silver Provides Galena Complex Operational and Exploration Update

TORONTO — Americas Gold and Silver Corporation (“the Company”) (TSX: USA, NYSE American: USAS) is pleased to provide an update on its ongoing work programs at the Galena Complex (“Galena”) following the closing of the Galena consolidation and recapitalization transaction (the “Transaction”) closed on December 19, 2024 (see associated press release dated December 19, 2024). […]

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4 h. ago Accident mortel en Gaspésie: un octogénaire succombe à ses blessures

Un automobiliste a perdu la vie après avoir été happé par un fourgon sur la route 132, dans le secteur de Nouvelle, en Gaspésie, vendredi dernier.

Events

4 h. ago Battle for Sault Ste. Marie, Thunder Bay ridings puts northern issues in spotlight

And the northern cities of Sault Ste. Marie and Thunder Bay, which politicians of all stripes have represented over the past few decades, have become key battlegrounds. 

Events

5 h. ago A.I.S. Resources Announces Private Placement Financing, Shares for Debt Transaction and Appoints Marc Enright

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A.I.S. Resources Limited (TSXV: AIS, OTC- PINK: AISSF) (“AIS” or the “Company”) announces a non-brokered private placement of up to 2,857,143 Units at a price of $0.035 per Unit for gross proceeds of $100,000 (the “Private Placement”). The proceeds will be used for general working capital. […]

Economics

5 h. ago Gran Tierra Energy Inc. Announces 2024 Fourth Quarter & Year

Record Fourth Quarter Production of 41,009 BOEPD Realized 2024 Net Income of $3 Million ($0.10 per Share, Basic) and 2024 Adjusted EBITDA1 of $367 Million Delivered Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities of $239.3 million, up 5% from 2023 Generated 2024 Funds Flow from Operations1 of $225 Million and Achieved 2024 Average Working Interest Production […]

Culture

6 h. ago Anaergia Announces Commencement of OTCQX Trading in the U.S.

CARLSBAD, Calif. & BURLINGTON, Ontario — Anaergia Inc. (“Anaergia”, the “Company”, “us”, or “our”) (TSX: ANRG) (OTCQX: ANRGF), announced that its common shares begin trading today on the OTCQX Best Market under the ticker symbol ANRGF. The OTCQX Best Market is the highest-level market of OTC Markets on which 12,000 U.S. and global securities trade. […]

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7 h. ago International Petroleum Corporation Announces Results of Normal Course Issuer Bid

TORONTO, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — International Petroleum Corporation (IPC or the Corporation) (TSX, Nasdaq Stockholm: IPCO) is pleased to announce that IPC repurchased a total of 218,956 IPC common shares (ISIN: CA46016U1084) during the period of February 17 to 21, 2025 under IPC’s normal course issuer bid / share repurchase program (NCIB). IPC’s […]

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