4 h. ago White House threatens Colombia over regulations affecting US auto exports

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The White House is urging Colombia to halt the implementation of new auto safety regulations that could jeopardize American car exports to Colombia, as both nations prepare to discuss tariffs recently imposed on Colombian products including coffee, avocados, flowers and oil. In a letter to Colombia’s Ministry of Commerce, U.S. Trade […]

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4 h. ago B.C. NDP introduces legislation to eliminate sick notes for short

Doctors have long been raising concerns that time spent signing sick notes and handling other administrative tasks limits time with patients

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4 h. ago Nvidia says U.S. imposed new China restrictions on H20 chips

U.S. government will begin requiring a license to export the company’s H20 chips to China

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4 h. ago Orca Announces Signing Settlement Agreement for the Payment of Arrears Owing by Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited

TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Orca Energy Group Inc. (“Orca” or the “Company” and includes its subsidiaries and affiliates) (TSX-V: ORC.A, ORC.B) announces that PanAfrican Energy Tanzania Limited (“PAET”) signed a Settlement Agreement with Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (“TPDC”) and Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (“TANESCO”) for TANESCO to pay […]

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9 h. ago As Trump considers auto tariffs pause, parts exemptions could be key for U.S. industry

DETROIT — President Donald Trump hinted that he might temporarily relieve the auto industry from “permanent” tariffs he previously imposed on the business. The president didn’t specify how long the potential pause would be or what it would entail, but the auto sector is awaiting how rules might change on 25% tariffs based on U.S. […]

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10 h. ago US Will Impose 21% Tariff on Mexican Tomatoes Starting in July

The US will begin imposing tariffs of more than 20% on most imports of tomatoes from Mexico, citing “unfairly priced” shipments from the country.

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11 h. ago Starbucks imposes new limits on what baristas can wear under their green aprons

Starbucks is imposing new limits on what its baristas can wear under their green aprons. Starting May 12, employees will be required to wear a solid black shirt and khaki, black or blue denim bottoms. Shirts can be short- or long-sleeved and collared or collarless, the company said in a memo released Monday. Starbucks will […]

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12 h. ago How to watch the untelevised Toronto Blue Jays game this week

When the Toronto Blue Jays take to the field on Friday at the Rogers Centre, you won't be able to watch it on the team's usual television broadcast.While Sportsnet remains the primary home of almost every Toronto game, an upcoming contest will be featured on a streaming-only platform that debuted in the 2022 season.Apple TV+'s Friday Night Baseball broadcast will be coming to Toronto for the second time this season for the Blue Jays, having already done so on March 28 against the Baltimore Orioles.Where can I find the Blue Jays game vs. Seattle?Apple TV+ is available for $12.99 monthly in Canada, with a seven-day free trial for new subscribers. For a limited time, eligible customers who purchase and activate a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, or Mac can enjoy three months of Apple TV+ for free.Devices such as iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, Windows PC, Android mobile devices, smart TVs, streaming devices, and cable set-top boxes can all be used to watch the game via the...

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12 h. ago Le Parti conservateur veut imposer des sanctions plus sévères aux fraudeurs

Pierre Poilievre s’engage à leur imposer des peines de prison et des amendes salées.

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12 h. ago Guerre commerciale: de nouvelles mesures d'Ottawa pour aider les entreprises

Ottawa épargnera certaines entreprises canadiennes de ses contre-tarifs imposés sur les importations américaines.

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14 h. ago ZenaTech’s ZenaDrone Subsidiary Provides Update on Green UAS Certification for IQ Square Drone for Land Survey, Bridge Inspections, and Other US Defense Applications

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), a technology company specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drones, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS and Quantum Computing solutions, provides an update on its subsidiary ZenaDrone’s previously announced plans to obtain the Green UAS (Unmanned Aerial […]

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17 h. ago Aurora Mobile’s EngageLab Powers the Success of a Leading Chinese Cross

SHENZHEN, China, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aurora Mobile Limited (NASDAQ: JG) (“Aurora Mobile” or the “Company”), a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services in China, today announced that its subsidiary EngageLab, a world-leading provider of AI-powered omnichannel customer engagement solutions, is honored to support the remarkable growth of a prominent […]

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18 h. ago Clothing companies fear Trump tariffs will leave them worse for wear

TORONTO — When Nina Kharey wakes every morning, the first thing she does is search online for U.S. President Donald Trump in hopes that the global trade war he sparked is dissipating. Most of the time, her hunt ends in disappointment. “It’s a lot of uncertainty at the moment,” said Kharey, a Calgary-based designer who […]

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18 h. ago Dhakal: Election promises must be sustainable in the long term

The Green party candidate in Ottawa West-Nepean says failing to consider the sustainability of our systems is like placing a hidden tax on future generations.

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28 h. ago With Blue Jays’ Vlad Guerrero Jr. locked up for life, owner Edward Rogers vows World Series will follow

He strode to the podium clad in his stylish pink suit, that finery later covered by the Blue Jays jersey he intends to wear for the rest of his playing days. And then Vlad Guerrero Jr. signed his baseball life away, putting pen to paper on the historic 14-year, $500-million US extension he agreed to […]

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29 h. ago Avarga Limited Enters Into Agreement to Acquire Shares of Taiga Building Products Ltd.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Avarga Limited announced that on April 14, 2025, it entered into a share purchase agreement through its wholly owned subsidiary, Avarga Canada Limited, to acquire a total of 2,397,200 common shares (“Common Shares”) of Taiga Building Products Ltd. (“Taiga”), a company with a head office at […]

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29 h. ago Pierre Poilievre veut rétablir les peines de prison consécutives

Il faudra qu’il ait recours à la clause de nonobstant pour faire passer une telle législation.

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30 h. ago Pierre Poilievre veut permettre les peines consécutives pour les «meurtriers de masse»

Il faudra qu’il ait recours à la clause de nonobstant pour faire passer une telle législation.

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30 h. ago DGL Investments No. 1 Inc. Announces Proposed Qualifying Transaction with Rep Group Limited and Perspectives Productions Limited

Not for distribution to U.S. news wire services or for dissemination in the United States VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DGL Investments No. 1 Inc. (“DGL” or the “Company”) (TSXV: DGL.P) is pleased to announce details concerning a proposed arms-length “Qualifying Transaction” involving a business combination with two complimentary businesses named Rep […]

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31 h. ago Gestion des mauvaises odeurs: l’industrie porcine demande au gouvernement de renouveler son programme d’aide

Les acteurs du milieu persistent et signent: le gouvernement doit continuer d’aider les producteurs à limiter les émanations nauséabondes.

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