67 m. ago Media, telecom firms ask CRTC to ease up on regulation as they compete with streaming

OTTAWA — As the Canadian broadcast system is upended by streaming, old-school media and telecom companies say they’re struggling to compete and they want the country’s broadcast regulator to take a lighter touch. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is holding consultations on how the Canadian broadcasting system can survive the shift away from […]

Economics

1 hour ago West Red Lake Gold Intersects 114.26 g/t Au over 10.6m, 77.90 g/t Au over 3m and 24.48 g/t Au over 8.5m at South Austin – Madsen Mine

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. (“West Red Lake Gold” or “WRLG” or the “Company”) (TSXV: WRLG) (OTCQB: WRLGF) is pleased to report drill results from its 100% owned Madsen Mine located in the Red Lake Gold District of Northwestern Ontario, Canada. The drill results featured […]

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4 h. ago EU to Pitch New Clean Deal to Industries Struggling to Compete

The European Union will unveil a plan to improve the bloc’s competitiveness as its industries struggle to balance ambitious climate targets and increasing rivalry from the US and China.

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5 h. ago Urgence d’agir pour les personnes en RPA et pour les résidents de Mont

En dépit des gains obtenus, le quotidien des résidents demeure difficile, notamment sur le plan de la sécurité.

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7 h. ago Swearing, speeding: B.C. school district mulls new plan to curb parents’ bad driving

The District of North Vancouver is looking at the possibility of hiring paid crossing guards for elementary schools following an increase in parents' bad driving behaviour.

Society

7 h. ago Vancouver council gets update on efforts to ‘uplift’ Downtown Eastside

The 42-page report outlined a long-term plan to replace the neighbourhood's aging and in many cases dilapidated single-room accommodation with self-contained units.

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8 h. ago West Vancouver high school counsellor banned for life after child pornography conviction

Joseph Scott William McLeod agreed to the permanent suspension in a signed agreement posted online Feb. 25

Society

8 h. ago City of Edmonton lays out staggered plan for 2025 bridge construction

Three bridges carrying traffic in and out of Edmonton's downtown core are set to undergo construction at different points in 2025. The city says it has a plan to reduce congestion.

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9 h. ago UK Climate Adviser’s Carbon Plan Clears Path for Heathrow Growth

The UK’s climate watchdog has released new recommendations for the government’s decarbonization strategy that include higher projections for airline passenger numbers, helping smooth the way for plans to expand London’s Heathrow Airport.

Society

9 h. ago UK Battery Maker Adopts Chinese Tech to Avoid Britishvolt Fate

After the collapse of Britishvolt Ltd., another startup is having a go at making batteries in the UK. This one, though, doesn’t plan on building its own in-house technology or racing to build a giant battery factory.

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10 h. ago UCP government faults union 'tactics' as picketing school support workers gain momentum

"So we're not very impressed with the tactics of CUPE. We'd ask them to get back to the table,” Smith said at a news conference Monday

Society

10 h. ago PHOTOS: Lucas vs. Mother Teresa, TVRA boys high school playoff hockey

The Lucas Vikings and Mother Teresa Spartans squared off in the second game of a best-of-three boys TVRA Central AAA bronze final at Stronach Arena in London on Tuesday. The Spartans won 3-2 to sweep the series. Photos by Derek Ruttan

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11 h. ago B.C. high school girls’ basketball provincials: The Caitlin Clark effect

One could see plenty of three-point tries this week in the four tournaments being contested at the Langley Events Centre, and that's the influence from WNBA star Caitlin Clark.

Society

12 h. ago 'Continue to thrive': Edmonton's Stantec reports another record year

"Our strong 2024 results put us well on track to deliver on our Strategic Plan objectives"

Sport

12 h. ago Plan to 'transform' Calgary's public recreation approved by council

'A great quality of life involves having great recreational facilities,' said Mayor Jyoti Gondek after the 25-year GamePLAN was approved

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12 h. ago Senior found dead after UTV crashes through ice on Ottawa Valley lake

OPP and paramedics found tracks leading to an opening in the ice at Round Lake, about two hours' drive west of Ottawa, on Monday afternoon.

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13 h. ago Speed is the key for an Edmonton Oilers squad slow to come off break

"But the importance is defensively, we're in the right positions but we're not closing quick enough and it's just allowing the other team to be given a little more time to make plays"

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14 h. ago «On avait commencé à en parler il y a des mois»: Brady Tkachuk raconte les coulisses des trois combats en neuf secondes entre le Canada et les États

Les frères Tkachuk avaient commencé à imaginer ce plan machiavélique des mois avant le début de la compétition.

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14 h. ago Manitoba school division brings back plan to play ‘God Save the King’ in classrooms

At a board meeting on Monday evening, Mountain View School Division Chairperson Jason Gryba confirmed the plan will go ahead. 

Society

14 h. ago Toronto event will let you test new board games under development

Ready to roll the dice? There's an event coming to Toronto this week that lets you test drive new board games that are under development.Are you the consummate Monopoly champion of your friend group? Has everyone in your life begun to refuse your invitations for a game of Risk because you've already mastered the art of strategy? It may be time to try out a new game. And by new, I mean never-before-played.Enter Toronto's Board Game Designer Nights, where game enthusiasts can have the chance to try out new games that are in development and offer their feedback to the creators.Whether you bring your crew along or come solo to connect with fellow board game lovers, the event is a great way to put your game face on while also trying something new.Organized by Changeling Gaming, a group of 'board game sommeliers,' and experienced gamers, the events are not only an opportunity for board game lovers to spice up their regular rotation, but for the games' creators to get feedback from the peo...

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