4 d. ago Trump Administration Backs African Lobito Rail Plan, Envoy Says

The US said it remains committed to the Lobito Corridor project that links critical minerals deposits in central Africa to an Atlantic port, signaling a bright spot in trade with the continent facing painful tariff increases.

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5 d. ago Two skilled European centres signed by the Oilers took different paths to the NHL club

If you are the Edmonton Oilers and in serious win-now mode with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl and trading away draft picks for immediate help, one of the few avenues to travel to restock the pipeline is through European free-agency. So, we bring you Josh Samanski and David Tomasek. Two skilled centres who have gone […]

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9 d. ago WARMINGTON: Election sign war tactic in York Centre not a violation – or is it?

City of Toronto rules are murky, so bylaw officers took no chances and removed both the Liberal and Conservative candidate's signs

Politics

1 week ago Oilers to sign massive centre known as "greatest German talent at forward position"

This in from reporter Jorg Lubrich of the German newspaper Bild, news that the Edmonton Oilers are going to sign a gigantic and talented young centre out of Germany Josh Samanski. Bild reports, “Straubing’s best player and perhaps the greatest German talent at the forward position, Josh Samanski (23), had already signed with the defending […]

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2 w. ago Bank of Canada signals shift in how it sets rates amid tariff uncertainty

OTTAWA — The head of the Bank of Canada has signalled a shift in how the central bank sets its benchmark interest rate at a time when tariff uncertainty with the United States has made long-term forecasting much more difficult.  Governor Tiff Macklem was in Calgary on Thursday speaking to the city’s economic development group.  […]

Economics

2 w. ago Goodbye Grandin, hello The Gardens: City of St. Albert scraps controversial name

Grandin is a prominent name on buildings, businesses, community centres, a neighbourhood, parks, and street signs in St. Albert — but soon, that name will change to The Gardens.

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2 w. ago Cerro de Pasco Reports Final Quiulacocha Assays, Confirming High

MONTREAL, March 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cerro de Pasco Resources Inc. (TSX.V: CDPR) (OTCQB: GPPRF) (FRA: N8HP) (“CDPR” or the “Company”) is pleased to report final assay results from the Quiulacocha Tailings Project in Central Peru, confirming high-grade silver, zinc, lead, and gold, alongside significant copper intersections and increasing concentrations of gallium—a critical metal […]

Economics

3 w. ago Myhal Family Foundation Makes Transformative Gift to the Future of St. Joe’s

Prominent Philanthropic Family inspires community to give back generously TORONTO, March 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — St. Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation announced today that major Canadian philanthropists and long-time west-end residents Rayla and George Myhal are making a significant investment in St. Joseph’s Health Centre with a transformative matching donation. The family’s $10 million challenge […]

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