2 h. ago SHIFT Partners with Thales to Bring eSIM Capability to Sustainable Smartphones

SHIFT, the German pioneer in sustainable and ethical handset manufacturing, has partnered with Thales, a global leader in advanced technologies, to integrate Thales’s eSIM technology for SHIFT’s next-generation smartphones. SHIFT’s smartphones are becoming eSIM-enabled with Thales’s innovative solution that bridges the gap between a conventional SIM card and cutting-edge eSIM functionality: the eSIM being provided […]

Culture

3 h. ago Chinese factories see improved orders as importers rush to beat tariffs

BANGKOK (AP) — Chinese manufacturers reported an uptick in orders in February as importers rushed to beat higher U.S. tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. The stronger-than-expected data came as Chinese leaders gathered in Beijing for the annual session of the National People’s Congress. Lawmakers are expected as usual to endorse policies and priorities set […]

Economics

4 h. ago Biggest Climate Fund Urges China, India to Step Up as US Exits

A green fund backed by the United Nations is urging India and China to step up after US President Donald Trump rescinded $4 billion from the world’s biggest climate asset manager.

Society

4 h. ago Des effets à géométrie variable pour les élèves de la pandémie

Cinq ans après le début de la crise sanitaire, des experts font le point sur ses répercussions en milieu scolaire.

Other

11 h. ago As Alberta prepares for wildfire fight, union pushes recruitment efforts

Budget 2025 has $160 million for wildfire personnel, equipment, training and contracts, but the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees worries funds will focus on gear, not people.

Events

14 h. ago FedEx cargo plane makes emergency landing after bird strike, engine fire

The plane landed at Newark Liberty International Airport during the emergency. There were no reported injuries, and fire on the cargo plane was contained to the engine.

Events

24 h. ago Online hate crime reporting tool launched by social service organization

The project by Ottawa Victim Services was soft-launched before Christmas and as of late February had received six reports.

Events

28 h. ago Air Canada planes once had a dance floor on flights from Toronto to Europe

These days, flying can feel a bit impersonal. Typically, you board a plane, settle into your seat, and find yourself surrounded by a sea of quiet passengers, who are all plugged into their devices or browsing the latest in-flight entertainment.You might even spend several hours sitting next to someone without exchanging a single word, but so long ago, flying was a very different experience — one where passengers would frequently strike up conversations with each other, and even dance above the clouds.In the 1970s, airlines raced to outdo each other with extravagances that seem almost unthinkable on a flight today. Once the Boeing 747 entered service in 1970, airlines had access to a new, larger aircraft that could host a range of novel services.While some airlines decided to turn their upper decks into dining rooms or lounges, Air Canada decided to turn theirs into a dance floor for their passengers.Air Canada's Boeing 747, introduced to service in 1971, had a fully funct...

Economics

34 h. ago Thousands report outage affecting Microsoft services like Outlook

Thousands of Microsoft 365 customers reported having issues with services like Outlook on Saturday. In a series of posts on the social platform X, the company said it was investigating the issue, which affected various Microsoft 365 services. “We’ve identified a potential cause of impact and have reverted the suspected code to alleviate impact,” Microsoft […]

Technology

35 h. ago Surrey Board of Education reports funding gap of $16 million

Programs that may be on the chopping block include Grade 7 band, and the early learning program called Strong Start.

Economics

40 h. ago Israel to conquer Gaza with overwhelming force to defeat Hamas: report

Incoming IDF chief devising plan to “eradicate Hamas” with more than 50,000 soldiers and reduction of aid, Israeli sources say

Other

42 h. ago Canada’s plans to fuel Ukraine’s war effort with Russian cash, explained

OTTAWA — Canada is set to take its first steps toward expropriating assets held by the Russian government and sanctioned Russian citizens to help fund Ukraine’s war effort — measures that could test the limits of international law. Ottawa is promising action soon, after years of leading an international push to use Moscow’s own financial […]

Other

43 h. ago How Canada plans to use Russian cash to help fund Ukraine’s war effort

A new idea has emerged in G7 capitals in recent years — using the cash in frozen Russian accounts, or interest earned on those accounts, to help fund Ukraine's defence.

Other

46 h. ago Saturday's letters: Edmonton shortchanged vs. Calgary arena funding

The provincial government has set aside $106 million over three years for Edmonton in the 2025 budget for a park besides Rogers Place, to prepare land for a private development project by the Katz Group and to putting a wrecking ball to the Coliseum. This is the “parity” that Edmonton gets after the province committed […]

Other

48 h. ago Canada’s importance in Five Eyes raised in meeting with Trump border czar

Trump trade adviser Peter Navarro has reportedly pushed to have Canada booted from the intelligence group also including Canada, U.S., New Zealand, Australia, and U.K.

Economics

55 h. ago Video emerges of another home invasion, just minutes before South Surrey attack

The chilling video, captured on a doorbell camera, shows a large man kicking a home's door in, before entering and demanding keys.

Events

56 h. ago Deloitte to head up governance review into board of Metro Vancouver

Metro Vancouver Chair Mike Hurley said, "It'll be independent because it'll be based on best practices brought forward by the consultant who are experts in that field."

Politics

56 h. ago Alleged Kelowna bear spray victims speak out about Halloween night incident

Kelowna RCMP was unavailable for comment, but a report to city council confirms youth-related bear spray incidents have increased from six per cent in 2019 to 19.2 per cent.

Events

56 h. ago Lethbridge business leaders, politicians react to 2025 Alberta budget

From health care to education, Lethbridge's mayor and business leaders are looking into the effects the 2025 provincial budget will have on the city.

Politics

57 h. ago Metro Vancouver chair says 'tough decisions are coming' on regional district's budget

But a call from director Brad West to slash board pay sidelined to one of two major reviews that chair Mike Hurley has commissioned

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