63 m. ago Tesla Supplier Panasonic to Slash 10,000 Jobs in Big Overhaul

Panasonic Holdings Corp. is slashing headcount by 10,000, or more than 4%, part of a push to cull non-growth operations and boost profitability.

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1 hour ago Jamie Sarkonak: Treaties can’t be relied upon to stop Alberta from leaving

That said, Indigenous sovereigntists and Alberta separatists are both antagonistic to the Canadian project

Events

3 h. ago EU Mulls Easing Use of Securizations for Bank Liquidity Buffers

The European Commission is considering changes that would make it more appealing for banks to hold asset-backed securities as part of their emergency cash reserves.

Other

9 h. ago Cenovus reports voting results of annual meeting of shareholders

CALGARY, Alberta, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX: CVE) (NYSE: CVE) held its annual meeting of shareholders on May 8, 2025. Each matter voted on is described in greater detail in the Corporation’s 2025 Management Information Circular dated March 12, 2025. Shareholders voted as follows on the matters before the meeting: […]

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10 h. ago Bell: Alberta separatists say they're ready to rock — here they are

'We've been economically subjugated by these idiots for decades,' says Jeff Rath, of the federal government and its treatment of Alberta

Other

11 h. ago Not out of the woods yet: Redwater wildfire doubles in size even as cooler weather moves in

While Alberta is experiencing cooler weather, officials say it's too soon to breathe a sigh of relief as the wildfire danger still remains high across much of the province.

Events

11 h. ago Asbestos clinic forced to close in Montana town where thousands have been sickened by dust

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — An asbestos screening clinic in a small Montana town where thousands have been sickened by toxic dust from a nearby mine has been abruptly shuttered by authorities following a court order to seize the clinic’s assets to pay off a judgment to the railroad BNSF. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office closed […]

Other

12 h. ago Some Ontario mayors against financial incentives to attract doctors

Several Ontario mayors have been calling on the province to ban financial incentives municipalities use to lure in doctors, saying the recruitment tactic is harming communities that can’t pony up the cash — especially those in rural and northern regions. But Sault Ste. Marie Mayor Matthew Shoemaker is going even further, suggesting the federal government […]

Science

12 h. ago 'Things are perilous right now': Measles cases in Alberta rise to 313; experts endorse vaccine

Experts and doctors have pointed to the fall in immunization rates over the past two decades as a major reason for the measles outbreak

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13 h. ago Measles cases show signs of exponential growth in western Canada, say health experts

As the measles epidemic in Canada shows signs of exponential growth, public health experts in Alberta and Saskatchewan are stepping up their efforts to get people vaccinated.

Science

13 h. ago Pieridae Announces Voting Results From Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders and Approval of Name Change to Cavvy Energy Ltd.

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES ORDISSEMINATION IN UNITED STATES CALGARY, Alberta, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pieridae Energy Limited (“Pieridae” or the “Company”) (TSX: PEA) today announced the voting results from its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) held on May 8, 2025. Each of the matters voted upon […]

Other

13 h. ago Maxim Power Corp. Announces 2025 First Quarter Financial and Operating Results

CALGARY, Alberta, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Maxim Power Corp. (“MAXIM” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: MXG) announced today the release of financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements, accompanying notes and Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) will be available on SEDAR+ and […]

Culture

13 h. ago Hammond Power Solutions Inc. Announces Voting Results of Annual General Meeting

GUELPH, Ontario, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hammond Power Solutions Inc. (“HPS”) (TSX: HPS.A) a leading manufacturer of dry-type transformers, power quality products and related magnetics, today announced in accordance with the Toronto Stock Exchange requirements, the voting results from its Annual General Meeting held Thursday, May 8, 2025 in Guelph, Ontario. Shareholders voted […]

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13 h. ago Plus de 800 professeurs réclament la démission de Pascale Déry

Les enquêtes à Vanier et Dawson représentent selon eux «une atteinte directe à l’autonomie des cégeps».

Society

13 h. ago Officials plan to revamp the US air traffic control system. Here’s a breakdown by the numbers

The Trump administration on Thursday announced an ambitious three-year plan to replace the United State’s aging air traffic control system. Officials did not provide an exact cost estimate but said it would require billions of dollars to put in place. They said a $12.5 billion budget proposal that a House committee drafted last week represents […]

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13 h. ago Alberta’s former Speaker to vote, heckle as brief MLA: ‘Things to get off my chest’

'When I was in the opposition, I actually was one of the chief hecklers, so I look forward to giving the new Speaker a run for their money,' Nathan Cooper said.

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13 h. ago Québec rapatrie la gestion des frais de cartes de crédit de ses délégations diplomatiques

Les représentants québécois basés à l’étranger pourraient à terme devoir utiliser leurs propres cartes de crédit.

Politics

14 h. ago Carney’s plan to boost Canada’s foreign service needs more details: union

The Liberal election platform said a Carney government would send "more Canadian diplomats and officials abroad" to expand trade and "restore Canadian leadership."

Transport

14 h. ago Burgundy Diamond Mines, André Messika Ltd. and Crossworks Manufacturing Ltd. forge strategic global partnership

CALGARY, Alberta, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Burgundy Diamond Mines Ltd. (“Burgundy”), André Messika Ltd. (“Messika”) and Crossworks Manufacturing Ltd. (“Crossworks”), are proud to announce a landmark strategic global partnership to bring Burgundy’s extraordinary collection of fancy yellow diamonds to the world’s most prestigious jewellery maisons. Under the terms of the collaboration, Crossworks will […]

Economics

14 h. ago LaGrange denies Opposition accusations of Bill 55 hospital privatization

Opposition New Democrats said Thursday the Alberta government’s Bill 55 opens the door for private ownership of hospitals, something the government denies, stating such accusations amount to “empty fearmongering.” The Health Statutes Amendment Act was introduced in the legislature last week and proposes hundreds of changes across its 332 pages of text. Opposition health critic […]

Politics