9 h. ago Boomi CEO Steve Lucas’ New Book ‘Digital Impact’ Becomes a National Bestseller, Topping USA Today and Publishers Weekly Lists

“Digital Impact: The Human Element of AI-Driven Transformation” earns top rankings as business leaders embrace its timely message on the responsible use of AI CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — Boomi™, the intelligent integration and automation leader, today announced that Chairman and CEO Steve Lucas is now a national bestselling author with the release of his new book, […]

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4 d. ago IMF Gives Initial Nod to Sri Lanka for $344 Million Loan Tranche

The International Monetary Fund reached a staff level agreement with Sri Lanka, paving the way toward unlocking the next tranche of funds under an existing $3 billion loan program.

Economics

1 week 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

1 week ago Gas firm says a contractor is dead in a gas plant fire near Fort St. John

Alberta-based Tourmaline Oil says the site was "immediately shut down" after the fire on Monday night.

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1 week ago Gas firm says a contractor is dead in a gas plant fire near Fort St. John, B.C.

FORT ST. JOHN — A contractor has been killed and another person hurt in a fire in a gas plant north of Fort St. John, B.C. Alberta-based Tourmaline Oil, which runs the Gundy oil and gas extraction facility in Wonowon, B.C., says the site was “immediately shut down” after the fire on Monday night. The […]

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3 w. ago Indian Prime Minister Modi expands ties on a visit to Sri Lanka

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated construction work on a solar plant in neighbouring Sri Lanka and witnessed the signing of energy and defense agreements seen as efforts to consolidate New Delhi’s influence in the debt-stricken island nation. India has been concerned about China’s increasing presence in Sri […]

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3 w. ago India and Sri Lanka sign defense and energy deals as Modi’s visit strengthens ties

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated construction work on a solar plant in neighboring Sri Lanka and witnessed the signing of energy and defense agreements seen as efforts to consolidate New Delhi’s influence in the debt-stricken island nation. India has been concerned about China’s increasing presence in Sri […]

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3 w. ago Sri Lanka’s target to be free of land mines by 2028 is under threat as US reviews aid

MANKULAM, Sri Lanka (AP) — Thavarathnam Pushparani fought on the front lines for the now-defeated Tamil Tiger rebels against the Sri Lankan forces in its decadeslong separatist war and later took to clearing the land mines on the same battle lines. But the Trump administration’s suspension of aid threatens Sri Lanka’s demining operations, pushing the […]

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3 w. ago Forbes’ Billionaires List has 76 Canadian entries. Here’s who they are

Most of Canada's billionaires reportedly live in Canada, with 20 listed as residing in Toronto, 13 in Montreal and 6 in Vancouver, according to Forbes

Economics

3 w. ago Canada exempt from Trump’s new tariffs, existing duties remain

WASHINGTON — The White House says that Canada and Mexico are exempt from the new reciprocal tariffs announced today by U.S. President Donald Trump.  A fact sheet from Trump’s office says goods imported under the existing continental trade deal, known as CUSMA, will not face tariffs, while those outside the deal will see a 10 […]

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3 w. ago Canada among few exempt from Trump’s new tariffs, existing duties remain

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney will address reporters shortly after the White House declared both Canada and Mexico exempt from new reciprocal tariffs announced Wednesday by U.S. President Donald Trump. A fact sheet from Trump’s office says goods imported under the existing continental trade deal, known as the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement, will not face tariffs, […]

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3 w. ago Remove drugs from potential retaliatory tariffs list, pharmacists urge

The Canadian Pharmacists Association is urging the federal government to remove all drug-related products from its list of potential retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. The association says there are currently eight pharmaceutical tariff codes on the list, but it’s not clear which specific medications or drug products they include. The pharmacists association also says if […]

Economics

3 w. ago Sri Lanka Firm Plans Nation’s First Listed Sukuk in Coming Weeks

Sri Lankan renewable energy producer Vidullanka Plc is planning to sell the nation’s first publicly listed Sukuk bond in coming weeks after efforts by the local bourse to kick start an Islamic finance market.

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4 w. ago Maple Leafs’ Matthews gladly ‘witnessing history’ in Ovechkin chase

The long list of National Hockey League types blown away by Alex Ovechkin’s goal-record chase includes the guy who might catch him one day. Ovechkin went into the Washington Capitals’ game in Boston against the Bruins on Tuesday night five goals short of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record of 894 for most in NHL history. Maple […]

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