4 h. ago Toshiba Releases Gate Driver IC for Automotive Brushed DC Motors that Will Contribute to Downsizing of Equipment

KAWASAKI, Japan — Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (“Toshiba”) has started mass production of ” TB9103FTG,” a gate driver IC[1] for automotive brushed DC motors, including the latch motors[2] and lock motors[3] of power backdoors and power slide doors, and the drive motors of power windows and power seats. Formerly manually adjusted parts of […]

Transport

7 h. ago Risque d'incendie: Santé Canada met en garde contre des bougies du Walmart

Des bougies qui se rallument automatiquement vendues chez Walmart font l’objet d’une mise en garde par Santé Canada.

Events

7 h. ago Saskatchewan provincial government responds to drug crisis in Saskatoon

The Provincial Emergency Operations Centre (PEOC) is being activated to enhance the response to the toxic drug crisis in Saskatoon.

Politics

8 h. ago Vancouver Giants: Ryan Lin joins Landon DuPont, Scott Niedermayer in elite company

Vancouver's Lin and DuPont of Everett are the first defencemen to have 50 points in a season at 16 or younger in the WHL since Niedermayer.

Economics

9 h. ago BC NDP finalize support deal with Greens citing ‘shared priorities’

B.C.'s NDP government and the BC Greens have signed an agreement that consolidates the New Democrats' hold on the provincial legislature where they have a one-seat majority.

Sport

9 h. ago B.C. snowpack at 73% of normal, renewing drought, wildfire, electricity concerns

The BC River Forecast Centre's latest Snow Survey and Water Supply Bulletin says the provincial snowpack was at just 73 per cent of normal for March 1.

Events

10 h. ago Hunting rules relaxed, wildlife conflict targeted in new legislation

Instead of the usual practise of acquiring physical hunting tags, electronic tags issued on a phone app could soon be a reality, say provincial officials

Events

10 h. ago It will be 20 degrees in Ontario this weekend but don't celebrate winter's end yet

It may feel as if spring has finally sprung in Toronto, but residents shouldn't let this week's mild conditions fool them, because there are still apparently a few colder days to come before the winter is over.The city has been graced with a few days of sunny skies and double-digit temperatures reminiscent of early patio season, and as of Wednesday afternoon, the short-term forecast shows even balmier weather is on the way this weekend, albeit peppered with rain.Unfortunately for those eager for the changing seasons, though, a chill will return soonafter.While The Weather Network (TWN) says thermometers will hit 16 C at the city's airport on both Saturday and Sunday — with other parts of the province potentially seeing temps as high as 20 C — those out and about are in for a swing of around 20 degrees within mere hours as things drop down to 0 C or colder.TWN is calling for a low of 0 C and a wind chill of -5 C overnight Sunday, and Environment and Climate Chan...

Culture

10 h. ago Republican Maine lawmaker sues House speaker over censure for post on transgender athlete

SCARBOROUGH, Maine — A Republican lawmaker in Maine has sued the state’s Democratic House speaker over her censure that followed a social media post about a transgender athlete participating in high school sports. Rep. Laurel Libby’s posted about a high school athlete who won a girls’ track competition. The post included a photo of the […]

Other

10 h. ago Auditor general calls on Alberta Education to ensure school authorities follow reporting rules

"Parents, the community, and the department won’t be able to hold school authorities accountable," reads Auditor General Doug Wylie's report

Society

10 h. ago Nicolaides says $1.1B for more staff at Alberta schools will ‘alleviate pressure on classrooms’

According to the provincial government, student enrolment at Alberta schools has risen by about 89,000 students since 2020.

Society

10 h. ago Montréal va de l’avant avec le réaménagement de la voie Camillien

D’ici la fin de 2028, les automobilistes devront passer par le chemin Remembrance pour accéder à la montagne.

Other

10 h. ago The corporate world is reacting to Trump’s ‘confusing, inscrutable’ tariffs

The constant flip-flopping over tariffs is paralysing industries. Automakers, for example, are unable to plan while there is a threat of tariffs on components made in Canada.

Economics

11 h. ago Toronto woman pleads guilty to negligence in dog attack that seriously injured child

A Toronto woman who faced multiple charges in a dog attack that seriously injured a child has pleaded guilty to some of them, including a criminal charge of negligence. Court records show Patrycja Siarek entered the pleas in a Toronto court last Friday. She had also been charged with infractions under the provincial Dog Owners’ […]

Events

11 h. ago Why are Pakistani militants getting bolder, hijacking trains and taking hostages?

Separatist group seeks autonomy from Islamabad and a greater share of natural resources that the province abounds in

Events

12 h. ago Guelph elementary school students face possible suspension without vaccinations

Guelph WDG says just under 2,000 students are still without a mandatory vaccination. Vaccination appointments can be booked online or at a walk-in clinic in Guelph or Fergus.

Society

12 h. ago Calian Plans to Step Up its Share Repurchases with Block Trades

(All amounts in release are in Canadian dollars) OTTAWA, Ontario, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Calian® Group Ltd. (TSX:CGY), a diverse products and services company providing innovative healthcare, communications, learning and cybersecurity solutions, today announced it plans to step up its share repurchases by utilizing block trades in accordance with its Normal Course Issuer […]

Economics

13 h. ago University of Toronto lands among Ivy League schools near top of world rankings

The University of Toronto has yet again placed highly on a ranking that measures higher education institutions around the globe, coming right after such renowned Ivy League schools as Princeton and Columbia.The QS World University Rankings for 2025, just released Wednesday, assessed nearly 2,000 schools across 100 countries, comparing what each offers based on factors like breadth and depth of research, general academic reputation, and a special "h-index," which quantifies a school's productivity and impact based on how often work that comes out of it is cited by peers.Each institution was rated in each of 46 subject areas based on these benchmarks.While the predictable cream of the crop dominated the best spots on the lists — with Harvard, Oxford, Stanford and the like regularly comprising the first few spots across fields — U of T fared surprisingly well next to these prestigious names.The institution was graded best for its Life Sciences & Medicine ...

Society

13 h. ago SORE LOSER: Convicted killer Scott Peterson gets ruffed up in jail while playing pickleball

Pickleball’s all the rage. Literally. Convicted killer Scott Peterson found that out first hand while playing the popular sport during outdoor time at California’s Mule Creek State Prison. TMZ reported that Peterson was playing pickleball on Monday in the yard and sailed a ball off the court. Apparently a fellow inmate didn’t appreciate being drilled […]

Events

19 h. ago PR firm executive spoke to Thames Valley board leaders in 2023

More details emerge about Thames Valley District school board's use of a damage-control consulting firm that was paid more than $225,000.

Politics