17 h. ago B.C. community news websites Burnaby Now, New Westminster Record, Tri

In a statement, Glacier Media said it "explored all possible options to maintain operations" but the industry's "ongoing financial challenges have made it unsustainable."

Sport

19 h. ago Daanaa Announces Zodiac Solar Power Substring Inverter Samples for PV Module Integration, Unlocking Up to 42% More Energy Harvest

Experience Zodiac, an integrated power electronics solution that, enables manufacturers to offer high-performing PV modules that maximize energy output, enhance reliability, and simplify operations and maintenance (O&M) for solar systems. VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Daanaa Resolution, Inc., an innovator in power system electronics and semiconductor technology, is introducing Zodiac, an advanced power electronics solution designed […]

Other

20 h. ago B.C. is poised to scrap its consumer carbon tax. How will it replace the revenue?

B.C. Premier David Eby has pledged to eliminate the consumer price on carbon if the federal government drops its requirement for provinces to have one.

Economics

25 h. ago Emtar Technologies Inc. Secures $18.5M CAD Angel Round to Advance Wireless SoC with Edge Computing for Next

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Emtar Technologies Inc., a fabless semiconductor company pioneering energy-efficient wireless edge intelligence solutions, has successfully closed its $18.5M CAD Angel Round in 2024. Since commencing operations in 2023, Emtar has been developing next-generation system-on-chip (SoC) and semiconductor technologies. This funding will further accelerate its efforts to advance breakthrough solutions toward real-world […]

Politics

25 h. ago Bank of Canada’s Macklem Doubts Core Inflation Gauges, Pledges Review

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem says underlying price pressures may be cooler than indicated by the central bank’s two preferred measures of core inflation.

Economics

27 h. ago Someone called police to Toronto airport for passengers losing it over cancelled flights

Toronto Pearson International Airport devolved into mayhem this week, somehow less so because of the Delta plane crash that saw an aircraft unbelievably flip over and burst into flames on the runway, and more so because of resulting flight cancellations and irate passengers.The hub was left operating in a limited capacity in the aftermath of the accident, with two closed runways and a growing backlog of delayed and cancelled flights just days after severe winter storms, to boot.While there is nary a person who would take the news of a flight disruption well, one might imagine that under the circumstances, hiccups were to be expected, and thus a little more forgivable.Issues with those who had booked with one airline in particular, though, ended up causing such a stir that 911 was called on Wednesday morning.On Monday, the Canadian carrier — known for its vacation packages to tropical getaways — advised travellers that all...

Events

28 h. ago Opération déneigement à Montréal: 900 rues rendraient l’intervention des pompiers plus complexe

Pas moins de 900 rues de Montréal imposeraient toujours des défis aux pompiers en cas d’intervention d’urgence après ces deux bordées de neige.

Other

30 h. ago Ontario Liberals make $65B in new promises, pledge to find $28B in savings

Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie released the party's full platform Friday, as did the NDP, with less than a week to go until election day on Thursday.

Economics

30 h. ago Rideshare and taxi drivers must take new training by April 1: City of Edmonton

A new City of Edmonton bylaw will require rideshare and taxi drivers to take a new mandatory training course if they want to continue operating. A training course needs to be completed through a dispatcher in charge of the drivers by April 1 and a certificate of completion must be submitted to operate in the […]

Transport

30 h. ago Matthew Lau: Carney’s spending plan would put even Trudeau to shame

Separating 'operating' and 'capital' budgets is merely a ruse

Politics

32 h. ago Seeking savings, Metro Vancouver board considers funding cuts to seven programs

Some Metro programs cost only a few cents per household each year, but would struggle to operate without it.

Other

33 h. ago Erectile Dysfunction: The PelviTouch Revolution Comes From DEKA’s Italian Technology

VIENNA — DEKA Laser, a subsidiary of El.En. S.p.A., a company operating in the Laser and Energy-Based Devices market, listed on Borsa Italiana’s Euronext STAR Milan (“STAR”), and a global leader in medical technologies, has presented its latest innovative therapy, PelviTouch, for the treatment of erectile dysfunction, at the European Society for Sexual Medicine […]

Other

35 h. ago Emera Reports 2024 Fourth Quarter and Annual Financial Results

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — Today Emera (TSX: EMA) reported 2024 fourth quarter and annual financial results. Highlights Quarterly adjusted earnings per share (“Adjusted EPS”) grew 33% to $0.84 compared to $0.63 in Q4 2023 driven by solid operating performance across all regulated utilities which offset lower contributions from the Labrador Island Link (“LIL”) as a […]

Culture

38 h. ago Sibanye Posts Smaller Loss as Gold Surge Offsets US Mine Slump

Sibanye Stillwater Ltd.’s full-year loss narrowed after higher gold prices offset low palladium rates that weighed on the company’s US mining operations.

Other

38 h. ago StanChart Says 2025 Clean Energy Target Looks Tough to Achieve

Standard Chartered Plc said it may not meet its 2025 target of using only renewable energy for its power needs, citing a lack of options in some of the markets in which it operates.

Culture

41 h. ago En pleine opération de déneigement, une vingtaine de chenillettes «défectueuses» accumulent la neige dans la cour de la voirie de Laval

La Ville de Laval a été contrainte de condamner 27 chenillettes payées 4,5 millions $, car elles étaient problématiques.

Economics

43 h. ago Nétanyahou ordonne une «opération intensive» après des explosions dans des bus

La police israélienne a fait état jeudi soir d’explosions dans trois bus à Bat Yam, qui n’ont pas fait de blessés.

Events

44 h. ago Surge in demand sees B.C. baby charity open a second location

The organization is now opening a new centre in Cloverdale to help serve families as far out as Hope. It has been operating out of a location in Vancouver.

Other

47 h. ago Mandalay Resources Announces Record Financial Performance in 2024, Generating $69 Million in Free Cash Flow

TORONTO, Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mandalay Resources Corporation (“Mandalay” or the “Company”) (TSX: MND, OTCQB: MNDJF) announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024. The Company delivered record revenue and significant cash flow growth, highlighting its commitment to operational excellence and financial discipline. Fourth Quarter 2024 Highlights: […]

Economics

47 h. ago Ontario's cancellation of Starlink contract could impact millions of Canadians

Ongoing geopolitical tensions between Canada and the U.S. put Starlink in the crosshairs, potentially impacting 2 million Canadians.Ontario Premier Doug Ford threatened to cancel the government’s $100 million Starlink deal with the satellite internet service operated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, but paused retaliatory measures against the U.S. amid the Canadian and U.S. government’s agreement to pause tariffs against one another for 30 days. With that, Ookla, known for its global broadband speed tests, researched what would happen if Starlink were cancelled in Ontario and other parts of Canada.According to Ookla's Speedtest Intelligence data of Starlink users in Canada, roughly two million Canadians would feel the effect of Starlink's disappearance. Ookla extrapolated the number based on the share of Speedtests Canadians performed using Starlink.This would highly affect people in Nunavut, where 44 percent of Speedtests were performed using S...

Economics