14 h. ago Update: Body found after man presumed drowned off Wreck Beach

A body was found in the waters near Third Beach in Vancouver on Friday. The description matches that of a swimmer who went missing off the waters of Wreck Beach Thursday.

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17 h. ago What to know about the ‘50501’ protests planned against Trump on Saturday

The demonstrations will range from days of service and mutual aid events to rallies and protests

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17 h. ago Brian Minter: 40+ plant sales and gardening events happening in B.C. in 2025

Plant sales are often the main fundraisers for these groups, and they are generally held in spring or early summer

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18 h. ago Insurance Claims Go Green: Industry Launches North American Green Council on Earth Day

Industry leaders are coming together to collaborate on climate solutions in the insurance claims supply chain. Clean Claims, Complete Care, EcoClaim, Federated Insurance, First Onsite Property Restoration, Humber Polytechnic, Northbridge Insurance, Pro-Claim Group, PuroClean, Specialty Program Group Canada, and others are joining a new Council to target climate action in an area of business that […]

Economics

26 h. ago The US has a single rare earths mine. Chinese export limits are energizing a push for more

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — America’s only rare earths mine heard from anxious companies soon after China responded to President Donald Trump’s tariffs this month by limiting exports of those minerals used for military applications and in many high-tech devices. “Based on the number of phone calls we’re receiving, the effects have been immediate,” said Matt […]

Economics

30 h. ago Yukon’s melting snow brings risk to site of last year’s mine disaster

WHITEHORSE — Crews in Yukon are working to prepare for an influx of extra water as snow melts at the site of last year’s disaster at the Eagle Gold mine. An update from the territorial government says the main risk as temperatures warm is that snow and ice melts faster than water can be treated […]

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33 h. ago Talisker Announces Upsize of Brokered Private Placement for Gross Proceeds of up to $7.0 Million

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES TORONTO, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Talisker Resources Ltd. (“Talisker” or the “Company”) (TSX: TSK, OTCQX: TSKFF) is pleased to announce that as a result of strong investor demand, the Company has increased the maximum gross proceeds of […]

Economics

34 h. ago Rare Element Resources Provides Rare Earth Demonstration Plant Update

LITTLETON, Colo. — Rare Element Resources Ltd. (the “Company” or “RER”) (OTCQB: REEMF) announces an updated timeline for the commencement of operations of the Company’s rare earth processing and separation demonstration plant in Upton, Wyoming (the “Demonstration Plant”). The data gathered from the operation of the Demonstration Plant, which was designed and constructed by a […]

Culture

34 h. ago Westhaven Files Technical Report in Support of Updated Preliminary Economic Assessment for the Shovelnose Gold Project, British Columbia

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Westhaven Gold Corp. (TSX-V:WHN) (“Westhaven”) announces that it has filed an independent technical report pursuant to National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”) supporting the Updated Preliminary Economic Assessment (the “Updated PEA”) for its 100% owned Shovelnose Gold Project, under the […]

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36 h. ago Al Sharpton calls meeting with Target’s CEO amid DEI backlash ‘very constructive and candid’

NEW YORK (AP) — Target’s chief executive officer met Thursday with the Rev. Al Sharpton, whose civil rights organization has encouraged consumers to avoid U.S. retailers that scaled backed their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Sharpton called the meeting with Target CEO Brian Cornell “very constructive and candid,” according to an update from his National […]

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38 h. ago One broken leg and an earthquake later, Lucette brings gorgeous EP to Double Dragon Thursday

De-jetlagging and just back from Japan, Edmonton indie-pop musician Lucette was in Bangkok when a 7.7-magnitude earthquake ripped a 400-km gash in the earth on March 28, killing over 5,000 people across Myanmar and Thailand. Though not outwardly injured, she notes, “I don’t know if this is normal, but I’ve been having these dizzy spells […]

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38 h. ago One broken leg and an earthquake later, Edmonton singer Lucette brings gorgeous EP to Double Dragon April 24

De-jetlagging and just back from Japan, Edmonton indie-pop musician Lucette was in Bangkok when a 7.7-magnitude earthquake ripped a 400-km gash in the earth on March 28, killing over 5,000 people across Myanmar and Thailand. Though not outwardly injured, she notes, “I don’t know if this is normal, but I’ve been having these dizzy spells […]

Culture

39 h. ago Pierre Poilievre gets personal in exclusive new interview: Full Comment bonus podcast

In a rare, casual interview, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre talks to Brian Lilley in this special bonus episode about what it’s been like campaigning for an election with his wife and kids, what he thinks about people saying he’s too “angry” and what he does to stay in shape during the race. He also discusses […]

Politics

40 h. ago Scientists detect possible signs of life on another planet — but it’s not aliens

The new discovery in an alien planet's atmosphere showed the chemical fingerprints of gases that are only produced by biological processes on Earth.

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42 h. ago Western Financial Group Champions Earth Day with Community Cleanup Initiatives

Empowering Communities Through Sustainability and Care HIGH RIVER, Alberta, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Western Communities Foundation, the non-profit arm of Western Financial Group, is proud to participate in multi-location community clean-up and tree planting initiatives celebrating Earth Day (April 22). Thanks to an unwavering commitment to sustainability and care for our staff, […]

Sport

43 h. ago Hidrogenii, a Plug and Olin Joint Venture, Commissions 15 Ton Per Day Hydrogen Liquefaction Plant in Louisiana

Hydrogen Capture Enhances Sustainability and Profitability of Olin’s St. Gabriel Facility Plug US Hydrogen Capacity now at 40TPD ST. GABRIEL, La., April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hidrogenii, the joint venture between Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG) and Olin Corporation (NYSE: OLN), today announced the commissioning of its 15 metric-ton-per-day (TPD) hydrogen liquefaction plant in […]

Society

43 h. ago Letters April 17, 2025: ‘Voters need to see that Carney isn’t the right way to vote.’

Think on it a little longer If so many Canadians detest and distrust Donald Trump, then why on Earth would so many voters (as reported in so many polls) be considering casting their vote for Mark Carney, if he is Trump’s preferred choice for Prime Minister? I doubt that they’ve thought this through. Ken Pelland […]

Transport

44 h. ago Westwater Resources Sees Increased Demand for Kellyton Product After Implementation of Global Tariffs

CENTENNIAL, Colo. — Westwater Resources, Inc. (NYSE American: WWR), an energy technology and battery-grade natural graphite company (“Westwater” or the “Company”), announced today that it is experiencing increased demand for its natural graphite anode material that will be produced from its Kellyton Graphite Plant after the implementation of global tariffs. Worldwide, the vast majority of […]

Economics

45 h. ago Tariffs Risk Higher Costs at New US Nuclear Plant, Says Builder

US tariffs could drive up the costs for a planned nuclear power project in Michigan and result in higher electricity prices for consumers, says the South Korean firm building the plant.

Economics

57 h. ago Air traffic controller shortage leads to delays at Vancouver airport

The agency that provides air traffic control for Canada's airports is warning travellers at Vancouver's airport of flight delays over what it says are "resource constraints."

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