90 m. ago Carney says Paul Chiang has his ‘confidence,’ despite ‘terrible lapse of judgment’

The federal Liberals have been facing pressure to drop candidate after comments about handing a Conservative over to Chinese authorities

Transport

2 h. ago Volt Lithium and Wellspring Hydro Enter Into Field Development Agreement Backed by Follow

Support from North Dakota Government: Additional funding of US$2,000,000 underscores continued support of Volt’s proprietary direct lithium extraction (“DLE”) technology. Accelerating Domestic Critical Minerals Production: Volt’s rapid timeline to commercialization aims to bolster the U.S. supply chain with locally sourced lithium from existing oilfield infrastructure. Core Focus on American Innovation: The Company remains committed to […]

Sport

2 h. ago Vancouver students create portable playgrounds for refugee camps around the world

It's a way for kids to cope, feel safe and take back a little control, says Reza Marvasti, founder and CEO of The Power of Play

Other

3 h. ago Brag House Announces Strategic Innovation Initiatives Following Nasdaq Public Listing

Enhancing Gen Z Engagement Through AI-Driven Insights and Key Partnerships NEW YORK, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brag House Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: TBH), a pioneering media-tech platform at the intersection of gaming, college sports, and brand engagement, today announced its latest innovation roadmap following its successful public listing on Nasdaq. The company is enhancing […]

Other

8 h. ago LIN MCU with Touch Sense Technology for Automotive Applications

Integrated command and control with Gen 3 Touch Controller featuring Shield enable simplified and cost-effective LIN Subsystem’s Connectivity MILPITAS, Calif., March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lumissil Microsystems expanded its automotive MCU portfolio with the introduction of the IS32CS8976 and IS32CS8978 family of AEC-Q100 general purpose 8-bit MCU featuring an integrated LIN Controller and Physical Layer […]

Other

15 h. ago Asia Braces for Historic Test of Export Model From Trump Tariffs

Asian leaders face tough decisions as President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs pose a generational challenge to a region whose economies were built around exports to the US and a world of low trade barriers.

Economics

17 h. ago Wild FC add Irish goalie Jackie Burns, American forward Sarah Griffith

The luck of the Irish has arrived in Calgary as goalkeeper Jackie Burns (Cookstown, Northern Ireland) and forward Sarah Griffith (Naperville, Ill.) have added their names to Calgary Wild FC’s soccer roster. Griffith, a dynamic attacking player, adds offensive resiliency to the Wild’s lineup, while Burns completes a trio of élite goalkeepers poised to make […]

Events

18 h. ago 'Transnational repression': Jenny Kwan weighs in on Liberal MP's Chinese 'bounty' quip

The Vancouver East MP and candidate in the April election made the comments at an event about low-interest homeowner loans on Sunday

Society

23 h. ago BYD Energy Storage Launches Chess Plus for C&I Energy Storage in China

BEIJING, March 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BYD Energy Storage, a business division of BYD Company Limited, as a provider of renewable energy solutions, unveiled on March 26th its next-gen commercial and industrial (C&I) energy storage system, Chess Plus, designed to address challenges in safety, efficiency, and profitability amid a fiercely competitive market. BYD Energy […]

Other

24 h. ago 2 killed and dozens wounded in Russian attack on Kharkiv as Trump lashes out at Putin

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian drones hit a military hospital, shopping center and apartment blocks in Ukraine’s second-largest city of Kharkiv, killing two people and wounding dozens, while U.S. President Donald Trump voiced anger at Russian President Vladimir Putin for comments he made about the leader of Ukraine. Ukraine’s General Staff denounced the “deliberate, targeted […]

Events

24 h. ago Raptors coach defends Toronto as 'one of the best cities in the world'

During their 30 years of being an NBA franchise, the Toronto Raptors have often been fighting an uphill battle to earn recognition from players around the league.As the only current Canadian team in the league, Toronto has often struggled to attract top free agents, while fighting for media relevancy south of the border.In recent weeks, ex-Raptors Thad Young, Rudy Gay, and Lou Williams had all made remarks about some of the downsides about playing in Canada, with one uniting factor being an added trip to the customs line at the airport each time the team returned to Toronto.But for Serbian-born Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic, he wasn't buying into any of the perceived downsides of having an NBA career in Canada."Toronto is one of the best cities in the world. Toronto Raptors have the best fans in NBA. It's a privilege to play in this city," Rajakovic said Friday in response to our question."It's amazing every time I go out, when I go to the store, and when I talk to regular peop...

Other

24 h. ago U.S. could easily invade Canada, experts agree, but would face decades of resistance

American military historian, meanwhile, says 'the whole notion is absurd' and Canadians shouldn't worry

Other

26 h. ago Australia Raises Forecast Commodity Export Income for This Year

Australia boosted its forecast for income from commodity exports for this year, but maintained its outlook for drops to continue until the end of this decade as lower global demand pushes prices down.

Economics

35 h. ago Former Toronto steakhouse to finally get new tenant after months sitting vacant

One of Toronto's preeminent downtown steakhouses has closed down permanently, and after sitting dormant for months, it's finally about to get a new tenant.Let's face it: steakhouses in Toronto are a dime a dozen, but that doesn't discredit the very real and good things they're doing for the city's residents, namely ensuring we all get our fair share of Surf and Turf and $25 cocktails when the whim strikes.In the past year or so, the city's steakhouse numbers, both within and beyond the downtown core, seem to have been on a steep increase, with new-ish additions like Animl, Linny's and Blue Bovine earning their fair share of limelight in the past several months.Unfortunately, with such a surge also comes the inevitable loss of some preexisting establishments: it's just the law of the concrete jungle.This past summer, one such casualty was The Shore Club, Toronto's own location of what was once a nationwide chain that has since been reduced to just a sing...

Sport

48 h. ago Ukrainians expect Russia to launch fresh offensive to strengthen negotiating position

KYIV, Ukraine — Russian forces are preparing to launch a fresh military offensive in the coming weeks to maximize the pressure on Ukraine and strengthen the Kremlin’s negotiating position in ceasefire talks, Ukrainian government and military analysts said. The move could give Russian President Vladimir Putin every reason to delay discussions about pausing the fighting […]

Other

48 h. ago Passenger flight and Air Force jet diverted from potential collision at DC airport

A U.S. passenger flight preparing to leave the nation’s capital and an incoming military jet received instructions to divert and prevent a possible collision, officials said. Delta Air Lines Flight 2983 was cleared for takeoff at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Friday around 3:15 p.m., the same time four U.S. Air Force T-38 Talon […]

Events

49 h. ago Canada among Trump’s ‘friendly’ countries — for now — as tariff deadline looms

MONTREAL — Uncertainty reigns ahead of a looming U.S. tariff deadline next week, with businesses stuck in a holding pattern that has halted capital investment, hiring and financial forecasts at some firms amid a trade war where the next steps — and even who counts as a friend — remain foggy. U.S. President Donald Trump […]

Economics

49 h. ago Myanmar’s earthquake death toll jumps to more than 1,000 as bodies recovered from rubble

BANGKOK — The death toll from a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar jumped to more than 1,000 on Saturday as more bodies were pulled from the rubble of the scores of buildings that collapsed when it struck near the country’s second-largest city. The country’s military-led government said in a statement that 1,002 people have […]

Events

49 h. ago The Latest: Countries sending humanitarian aid after Myanmar earthquake

BANGKOK (AP) — The death toll from Myanmar’s powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake keeps climbing amid rescue efforts. The military government said Saturday that 1,002 people have been killed, with another 2,376 injured and 30 others missing. The earthquake struck midday Friday, followed by several aftershocks, including one that measured 6.4. In Thailand, the quake rocked […]

Culture

49 h. ago Mark Carney a plusieurs cartes dans sa manche pour faire face à Donald Trump, en raison de son rôle passé dans Brookfield qui a bien aidé le clan du président américain

La firme qu’a présidée Mark Carney a rendu une fière chandelle au gendre de Donald Trump en sauvant son entreprise de difficultés financières

Culture