5 h. ago Toxic invasive plant blooming across Ontario could harm you and your pets

With the spring season now in full swing in Ontario, a striking blue plant is appearing in gardens, lawns, and even wooded areas, and while it may look beautiful, the early spring flower is an invasive species that can be toxic to pets and humans if consumed.Originally native to Russia, Siberian Squill (or Scilla) was first introduced to North America as an ornamental plant. Its vibrant blue-violet flowers and ability to thrive in various conditions made it a favourite among gardeners; however, its ability to spread rapidly negatively impacts other local native plant species.The plant's flowers first appear slightly bell-shaped, and these nodding flowers open to be about one inch wide. Flowers can be identified by their six blue petals with a darker stripe down the middle of each petal, and basal leaves that are grass-like and hairless. Following bloom, green and bumpy seed pods form, turning brown once mature.Photo: Dajra/Shutterstock.comThe cold-hardy plant is one of the ...

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7 h. ago Nouveau round de pourparlers à Londres sur la guerre en Ukraine

Américains, Ukrainiens et Européens tentent de trouver une issue au conflit en Ukraine.

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8 h. ago China Oil Firm United Energy Gets Private Loan From Arab Energy

Saudi Arabia-headquartered investment firm The Arab Energy Fund has agreed to provide a $100 million private loan to Chinese oil company United Energy Group Ltd., according to a person familiar with the matter.

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10 h. ago Traction Uranium Announces Termination of Option Agreement for the Grease River Property

CALGARY, Alberta, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Traction Uranium Corp. (CSE: TRAC) (OTC: TRCTF) (FRA: Z1K) (the “Company” or “Traction”) announces that it has terminated the property option agreement with Forum Energy Metals Corp. (“Forum Metals”) entered into on February 3, 2023 (as amended) (the “Option Agreement“), under which the Company had the option […]

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10 h. ago Les archevêques de Montréal et de Québec ont tenu des messes à la mémoire du pape

La dépouille du pape sera exposée en chapelle ardente à partir de mercredi à la basilique Saint-Pierre, au Vatican.

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10 h. ago EU Discusses Targeting of Spot Market for Russian Gas Phaseout

The European Union is preparing to discuss the idea of a ban on spot purchases of natural gas from Russia as part of a plan to phase out energy imports from the country.

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10 h. ago Newsom Wants to Work with Refiners to Keep a Lid on California Gas Prices

Governor Gavin Newsom is urging California’s energy commission to work with the oil industry on maintaining fuel supply and refining in the state, less than a week after Valero Energy Corp. said it is planning to close its San Francisco Bay area refinery.

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11 h. ago Carney’s Liberals Hold Narrow Lead With Six Days Left Before Canada Election

Mark Carney’s Liberal Party is holding on to a narrow lead in opinion surveys with less than a week to go before Canada’s election day, as US tariff threats remain a top issue in the campaign.

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12 h. ago S&P/TSX composite up almost 300 points, U.S. stock markets also post gains

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index rose almost 300 points Tuesday on strength in energy, financials and base metals, while U.S. stock markets also climbed. Stocks rose to recover their losses from Monday in the absence of any major market-moving news, said Ryan Crowther, portfolio manager at ClearBridge Investments. “After the magnitude of yesterday’s sell-off, […]

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12 h. ago Brookfield Asset Management Announces Pricing of Inaugural Offering of Senior Notes

NEW YORK, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. (“BAM”) (NYSE: BAM, TSX: BAM) today announced the pricing of its inaugural public offering of senior notes. BAM has agreed to issue $750 million principal amount of senior notes due 2035 (the “notes”), which will bear interest at a rate of 5.795% per […]

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13 h. ago Australia’s Biofuel Dreams Are Fading Before They Even Get Going

Dozens of fuel storage tanks and distillation units towering over an Australian beach risk becoming a rusting metaphor for the progress of the country’s energy transition.

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13 h. ago Conservatives channel Viagra as record Ontario voters risk killing their mood: Election Power Meter

Easter long weekend was anything but restful for election workers as 7.3 million Canadians flocked to advance polls

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15 h. ago Integrated Power Services (IPS) Companies to Showcase Combined Expertise at CIM Connect

Delivering Single-Source Electromechanical and Power Management Solutions to Mining Customers Across North America Greenville, SC, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Integrated Power Services (IPS), a leading provider of electrical, mechanical, and power management systems, along with three of its companies located in Canada – MDL Énergie, DUAL-Électrotech and Surplec – will showcase their combined […]

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15 h. ago Tackling tariffs: What some companies are saying, and doing, about tariffs

New York (AP) — Companies from a wide range of industries are having trouble assessing the impact of tariffs because of the constant uncertainty over whether and where the taxes will be imposed next or postponed, sometimes on a daily or weekly basis. Some tariffs remain in place against key U.S. trading partners, but others […]

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15 h. ago HGreg relaunches its “Buy a car, plant a tree” for the 9th year in a row

MONTREAL — HGreg is relaunching its “Buy a car, plant a Tree” campaign for the ninth year running, in partnership with Tree Canada. For one month, the company will plant a tree for every car sold throughout the HGreg network. Last year, 2,072 trees were planted as part of this initiative, bringing the total number […]

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15 h. ago More doctors, easier licensing: Health ideas from Canada’s parties you may have missed

While health care hasn't taken centre stage in the 2025 federal election, candidates recently brought it back into focus, unveiling platforms that spotlight key health issues.

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15 h. ago Cherry blossoms in Toronto could start their 2025 bloom this week

Cherry blossoms across Toronto could begin their 2025 bloom within the coming week as warmer temperatures and sunny days finally appear here to stay.After a clunky start to spring, with snowstorms surprising Toronto residents well into March and cold snaps stalling the growth of plant life in the city, the warmer weather appears to truly be here to stay. Finally.For many in the city, that means populating your social calendar with open-air concerts and patio cocktail plans, but it also marks the return of one of Toronto's most spectacular natural sights: the annual cherry blossom bloom at High Park.While it can be tricky to time your trips out just right so that you catch the blossoms in peak form, Toronto's resident cherry blossom expert, Sakura Steve, has his finger on the pulse, keeping sakura enthusiasts informed with comprehensive updates on their development.According to his latest observations, the bloom may just be upon us sooner rather than later.After chi...

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15 h. ago Alberta Health Services warns of new measles exposures in several communities

Alberta Health Services has issued warnings about a least a dozen new locations in the province where people may have been exposed to confirmed cases of measles.

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17 h. ago Monday’s spring storm saw parts of Alberta get 20 cm of snow

Environment and Climate Change Canada first issued a spring snowfall warning for parts of Alberta on Sunday.

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17 h. ago RCMP, Calgary police issue warnings as icy roads cause multiple collisions

Both the Calgary police and the Alberta RCMP have issued separate warnings urging drivers to use caution on the roads as multiple collisions caused road closures Tuesday morning. In a post to social media website X, CPS warned Calgary drivers of extremely icy road conditions and multiple vehicle collisions on city roads, including Deerfoot Trail […]

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