3 h. ago Study by conservation group finds elevated pathogen levels near B.C. fish farms

The Pacific Salmon Foundation says it found that water near active open-net farms contains four times more pathogens harmful to wild salmon than water near inactive farms.

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5 h. ago Yukon’s melting snow brings risk to site of last year’s mine disaster

WHITEHORSE — Crews in Yukon are working to prepare for an influx of extra water as snow melts at the site of last year’s disaster at the Eagle Gold mine. An update from the territorial government says the main risk as temperatures warm is that snow and ice melts faster than water can be treated […]

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7 h. ago Skinner stakes claim to Edmonton Oilers Game 1 net; get ready for Kane

It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish, so Stuart Skinner going from opening-night shelling to closing-night shutout is a major boost for the Edmonton Oilers’ goaltending concerns. If you remember, Skinner was under water from the first puck drop of the season, getting the hook against Winnipeg after five goals on 13 shots. […]

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7 h. ago Skinner stakes claim to Edmonton Oilers net in Game 1; get ready for Kane's return

It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish, so Stuart Skinner going from opening-night shelling to closing-night shutout is a major boost for the Edmonton Oilers’ goaltending concerns. If you remember, Skinner was under water from the first puck drop of the season, getting the hook against Winnipeg after five goals on 13 shots. […]

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7 h. ago Saudia Sweeps Top Awards at the World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo 2025

Serving as a testament to the airline’s stellar guest experience and commitment to excellence JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has received multiple accolades in the TravelPlus Airline Amenity Awards and the Onboard Hospitality Awards, presented on the sidelines of the World Travel Catering […]

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9 h. ago Mars rover Curiosity finds carbon deposits, meaning more evidence of liquid water in planet's past

While questions about whether Mars was ever capable of supporting life remain unanswered, evidence shows 'planet was habitable,' says U of C scientist

Transport

9 h. ago Curiosity rover finds carbon deposits on Mars – more evidence of water on surface

CALGARY — The lead author of a new study pointing to more proof of water on Mars says it brings scientists a step closer to determining whether the planet was ever capable of supporting life. But Ben Tutolo from the University of Calgary jokingly says the only downside is he lost out in the office […]

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9 h. ago David Côté à la retraite: «Je n’ai plus la force requise dans ma jambe»

Le botteur des Alouettes a décidé de mettre un terme à sa carrière après quatre saisons.

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13 h. ago Un espoir québécois de la NBA s’entend avec l’Alliance de Montréal

Le Québécois Quincy Guerrier poursuivra sa carrière dans la Ligue élite canadienne de basketball.

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14 h. ago Bell Canada launches its own new smartphone brand called Ahlo

Bell has launched a new smartphone brand called Ahlo.The carrier says the phone has been designed in Canada with "value-conscious users" in mind. That said, it's likely assembled in other parts of the world. So far, Bell hasn't shared the phone's manufacturer.The phone is now available for $270 outright or $1 per month at Bell or Virgin Plus (for a limited time) — a steal compared to $1,161 or $32 per month for the iPhone 16. You can also buy it through various Canadian retailers, but this deal price appears to be locked to Bell/Virgin's network.The new smartphone is aimed at "value-conscious users" with a far cheaper price tag than competitors.Here are some of its specs and features:6.58" FHD+ display50MP quad camera5,000 mAh battery5G connectivityFingerprint scannerAndroid 14 OSUSB-C connectivity (cable included)24-month warrantyThe phone will be available through Bell and its Virgin Plus flanker brand, as well as the following retailers:Best Buy ExpressThe Mo...

Culture

16 h. ago Birchtech to Present at the Planet MicroCap Showcase on April 23, 2025

CORSICANA, Texas, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Birchtech Corp. (TSX: BCHT) (OTCQB: BCHT) (“Birchtech” or the “Company”), a leader in specialty activated carbon technologies for sustainable air and water treatment, today announced that management will attend the upcoming Planet MicroCap Showcase, hosted in Partnership with MicroCapClub, on April 23 & 24, 2025, in Las […]

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25 h. ago Officials demand answers as crews work to restore power after another Puerto Rico blackout

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Crews worked early Thursday to restore power to Puerto Rico after a blackout across the entire island that affected the main international airport, several hospitals and hotels filled with Easter vacationers The outage that began past noon Wednesday left 1.4 million customers without electricity and 328,000 without water. At […]

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25 h. ago Alexandre Carrier: «C’est un poids sur les épaules qui s’est enlevé avec le dernier but»

Ils se sont donné une bonne frousse, mais ils ont réussi. Le Canadien jouera dans les séries pour la première fois depuis 2021.

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32 h. ago Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Earnings Conference Call

NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. — Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: WTS) will hold a live webcast of its conference call to discuss First Quarter 2025 results on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. Watts Water Technologies, Inc. will announce its financial results for this period in a press release to be issued […]

Culture

34 h. ago William Carrier a raté beaucoup de changements chez les Hurricanes et il revient juste à temps

Au moment où les Hurricanes habillent des jeunes pour reposer les vétérans, l’un de ceux-ci est heureux de recommencer à jouer.

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37 h. ago Richard Séguin sera intronisé au Panthéon des auteurs et compositeurs canadiens

Le chanteur québécois, qui a reçu plusieurs récompenses dans sa carrière, a créé 13 albums solos et 7 en collaboration.

Events

39 h. ago World Trade Organization says global trade could slide this year because of Trump’s tariff policies

GENEVA — The World Trade Organization says the volume of trade in goods worldwide is likely to decrease by 0.2% this year due to U.S. President Donald Trump’s shifting tariff policies and a standoff with China, but it would take a more severe hit if Trump carries through on his toughest “reciprocal” tariffs. The decline […]

Economics

42 h. ago South Africa to Court Middle East Investors for Infrastructure Push

South Africa plans to open its first overseas office for its infrastructure development agency in the Middle East, aiming to tap into the region’s deep-pocketed investors to fund energy, water and logistics projects.

Economics

54 h. ago Leqembi® (lecanemab) is the First Medicine that Slows Progression of Early Alzheimer’s Disease to be Authorized in the European Union

In the European Union (EU), lecanemab is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with a clinical diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease (early AD) who are apolipoprotein E ε4 (ApoE ε4*) non-carriers or heterozygotes with confirmed amyloid pathology Lecanemab is the first therapy that targets an underlying cause […]

Economics

61 h. ago Tariff turmoil means Canada’s housing market is ‘treading water at best’

The national average home price in Canada was $678,331 in March 2025, down 3.7 per cent from March 2024, the Canadian Real Estate Association said.

Economics