2 h. ago Danish Investor Raises €12 Billion for Renewable Energy Fund

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners has raised over €12 billion ($13 billion) for its latest green power fund, making it one of the largest ever investment vehicles dedicated to renewable energy.

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2 h. ago Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners’ fifth flagship fund exceeds target of EUR 12 billion

Today, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) announced that its fifth flagship fund, CI V, surpasses its target size of EUR 12 billion at final close. COPENHAGEN, Denmark, March 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Investor interest in large-scale greenfield energy infrastructure investments is strong, and CIP is now finalising fundraising for CI V with total fund commitments […]

Economics

4 h. ago Botswana to Seek 1.5 GW of Solar Power to Speed Green Transition

Botswana will this month seek proposals for the construction of 1.5 gigawatts of solar power generation as it seeks to cut its reliance on coal, the country’s mines and energy minister said.

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8 h. ago Canada’s New Leader Could Reset Strained US Ties, Ministers Say

Canada’s top ministers said the country’s change of leadership may provide a chance to “reset” its now troubled relationship with the US, its biggest trading partner.

Politics

11 h. ago Trump’s Nominee for Ambassador to Canada Agrees It’s a Sovereign Nation

Donald Trump’s choice for ambassador to Canada affirmed that country’s status as a sovereign nation and hinted the president’s complex relationship with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau might have played a role in his calls to annex it into the US.

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12 h. ago Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. Announces Extension of Cooperation Agreement with Starboard and Additions to the Board of Directors

Appoints New CEO Rod West and Starboard Senior Partner Gavin Molinelli to the Board Extends Cooperation Agreement With Starboard OAKVILLE, Ontario — Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX/NYSE: AQN) (“AQN”, “Algonquin” or the “Company”) announced today that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has appointed CEO Rod West to the Board. The Board also intends […]

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12 h. ago Wallbridge Provides Results of 2024 Drilling Program on Detour East Property

TORONTO, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wallbridge Mining Company Limited (TSX: WM, OTCQB: WLBMF) (“Wallbridge” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has received final assay results from the 2024 exploration drilling program carried out by Agnico Eagle Mines (“Agnico”) on the Detour East property located approximately 55 kilometres west of its […]

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13 h. ago Mystery author’s book signing was dangerously close to wildfires, and fans still showed up

Los Angeles was still under assault from wildfires the week that an eagerly awaited new thriller from Robert Crais saw publication. The Big Empty was the 20th novel featuring the exploits of wisecracking L.A. private eye Elvis Cole and his formidable but introspective partner Joe Pike — but there would be no big sendoff, no […]

Events

15 h. ago ‘A safe place’: Winnipeg’s Siloam Mission tackles homelessness one person at a time

Homelessness is a complex problem, and one without a simple solution — but for those on the front lines at Winnipeg's Siloam Mission, it's all about reaching one person at a time.

Society

15 h. ago Trudeau calls for plan to build a new official prime minister’s residence

The official residence at 24 Sussex Drive in Ottawa, closed in 2022 for 'health and safety reasons,' has been uninhabited since 2015

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15 h. ago First phase of Brentwood Block community in Burnaby set to rise

Planned 41-storey tower runs on sunlight and sustainable energy

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15 h. ago Hit Back or Hunker Down? The Dilemma of Responding to US Tariffs

Major US trading partners have offered a range of responses to President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, which took effect Wednesday. Most opted against immediate retaliation and many sounded ready to talk instead. Others took a more confrontational approach.

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16 h. ago Canadian Olympians are being paid far less than U.S. athletes

American athletes who compete in the Olympics moving forward will receive significantly more money than their rival Canadian competitors.While competing in the Olympics is a huge honour for all athletes, the money they earn isn't as much as you would expect. In fact, many wind up working other jobs in order to afford all the costs of being such a high-level athlete, such as training and nutrition.However, thanks to a $100-million donation from philanthropist Ross Stevens, there won't be nearly as much financial stress for American athletes.Going forward, U.S. representatives at both the Olympics and Paralympics will receive at least $200,000 in post-retirement benefits."The Olympic and Paralympic Games are the ultimate symbol of human excellence. I do not believe that financial insecurity should stop our nation's elite athletes from breaking through to new frontiers of excellence," said Stevens."Team USA athletes, extraordinary individuals, have proven they can achieve greatness and...

Culture

16 h. ago World Wide Technology Announces Completion of Softchoice Acquisition, Expanding Software, Cloud, Cybersecurity and AI Capabilities

Acquisition creates complete portfolio of solutions across World Wide Technology and Softchoice with premier offerings that deliver comprehensive support across clients’ full AI and digital transformation journeys ST. LOUIS & TORONTO — World Wide Technology (WWT), a US$20 billion global technology solutions provider, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Softchoice, a software and […]

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17 h. ago Sold (Bought): Tudor Revival show home forms part of exclusive Wilmar estate

Three ensuited bedrooms, an elevator, office with fireside deck among features

Culture

17 h. ago KV Capital Launches New Fund for Canadian Accredited Investors

EDMONTON, Alberta — KV Capital announced today the formal launch of KV Building Products Access Fund LP. This closed-end fund enables eligible and accredited Canadian investors to invest alongside KV and its institutional partners in the firm’s Building Products Strategy. It will target annual returns of 14%-18% from the strategy’s private equity portfolio. “The Access […]

Economics

18 h. ago Konica Minolta Given the Highest Evaluation by CDP and Included on the Climate A List 2024

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Konica Minolta Business Solutions (Canada) Ltd. today announced its global headquarters, Konica Minolta, Inc. (Konica Minolta), has been selected for the Climate A List in the FY2024 survey by CDP, an international not-for-profit environmental organization. This is the eighth time Konica Minolta has been given the highest […]

Society

18 h. ago ClickHouse Acquires HyperDX to Accelerate the Future of Observability

SAN FRANCISCO — ClickHouse, the company behind the world’s fastest analytical database, today announced the acquisition of HyperDX, an open-source observability platform built on ClickHouse. This strategic acquisition reinforces ClickHouse’s commitment to delivering the fastest, most cost-effective, and scalable solutions to developers and enterprises worldwide; including observability. The acquisition combines ClickHouse’s unmatched performance and scalability […]

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18 h. ago Cessna Citation X and X+ Customers Benefit From Starlink High

WICHITA, Kan. — Textron Aviation today announced an additional high-speed internet connectivity solution for the Cessna Citation X and X+ following the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) issuance of AeroMech’s Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for Starlink high-speed internet connectivity. AeroMech’s STC utilizes Starlink’s constellation of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites to provide more reliable connectivity over […]

Economics

19 h. ago Huge Ontario music store known for being largest in Canada closing after 57 years

It's the end of an era for an enormous music store just north of Toronto, as local institution Cosmo Music has announced its impending closure after almost six decades in business.The Richmond Hill establishment —famously known as Canada's single-largest music store — announced on Wednesday that it would close its doors after 57 years.In a press release, the ownership called the "difficult decision" a product of "significant challenges faced by the company after the COVID-19 pandemic, despite major technological investments and efforts to adapt to a changing market.""We are deeply grateful to our dedicated team, loyal customers, brand partners, and the music community that has supported us throughout these incredible years," said the Hebert family, owners of Cosmo Music."It's been a privilege to serve as a hub for musicians and music lovers alike.""Cosmo Music has always been more than just a store," the Hebert family statement continued. "It has been a space where ...

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