3 h. ago Canadian university staff advised to avoid travel to the U.S. over border 'difficulties'

The national voice for Canadian university teachers and other professionals has warned against travelling to America due to border "difficulties" and other developing issues.The Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) is warning academic staff to only travel to the U.S. if it's essential and necessary.CAUT says that the warning was sparked by the "rapidly evolving political landscape" in the States, which includes reports of individuals encountering difficulties when attempting to cross the border.The association has also stated that folks who fall into specific categories should "exercise particular caution." The categories include citizens or residents of a country identified in reports as "likely to be subject to a travel ban."It includes people who are citizens or residents of a country "where there are diplomatic tensions with the U.S," and those with passport stamps that show they've visited countries that may be subject to a trave...

Society

5 h. ago Trump Energy Boss’s Company Plunging 40% Is a Warning for US Oil Production

Energy Secretary Chris Wright says Donald Trump’s administration is giving the “green light” to more US oil production, but the signal from the fracking company he used to run is flashing bright red.

Economics

11 h. ago Axis Announces Proposed Going Private Transaction and Early Warning Disclosure

TORONTO — Axis Auto Finance Inc. (“Axis” or the “Company“) today announced that it will hold a special meeting of shareholders on May 30, 2025 at which shareholders will be asked to approve a special resolution to complete a going private transaction. In accordance with the shareholder approval received at the meeting of shareholders held […]

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13 h. ago UK Grid Warns Record Low Power Use to Test Network This Summer

The UK’s electricity grid operator is warning that power demand could reach record low levels this summer when solar generation overwhelms the grid.

Sport

14 h. ago Okanagan animal advocates warn against gifting rabbits for Easter

The reality is that bunnies do not make great Easter gifts, warns TRACS president Cyndy Mymka.

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14 h. ago Belgian teens arrested with 5,000 smuggled ants as Kenya warns of changing trafficking trends

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Two Belgian teenagers were charged Tuesday with wildlife piracy after they were found with thousands of ants packed in test tubes in what Kenyan authorities said was part of a trend in trafficking smaller and lesser known species. Lornoy David and Seppe Lodewijckx, two 19-year-olds who were arrested on April 5 […]

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15 h. ago UL Solutions Warns of Unauthorized UL Marks on “Palli Paddle” Personal Flotation Devices

The following is a notification (24PN-28) from UL Solutions that the personal flotation devices identified here bear unauthorized UL Marks. NORTHBROOK, Ill. — The following is a notification from UL Solutions that the personal flotation devices identified below bear unauthorized UL Marks for the United States and Canada. The personal flotation devices have not been […]

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17 h. ago Commercial salmon fishing in California will be closed for a third year in a row

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The 2025 commercial salmon fishing season in California will be closed for an unprecedented third year running, and sportfishing will be restricted to only a few days due to dwindling numbers of fish, fishing regulators voted Tuesday. The Pacific Fishery Management Council, which manages West Coast fisheries, warned earlier this […]

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18 h. ago EPS issues warning about released sexual offender living in Edmonton

Edmonton police are warning citizens about a recently released sex offender in Edmonton who they believe will commit another sexual offence. In a Tuesday news release, the Edmonton Police Service said that convicted sex offender Robert Edward Ventress, 55, is to be released from jail after completing a sentence for failing to comply with a […]

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19 h. ago Alberta health officials warn of possible measles exposure in Calgary, Banff, Canmore

Alberta Health Services has issued a public alert about possible exposure to a confirmed case of measels in the communities of Calgary, Banff and Canmore.

Science

21 h. ago Avoid U.S. travel if possible, Canadian academics are being urged

Canadian university and college professors, as well as other staff at these institutions, are being encouraged to avoid all non-essential travel to the U.S.

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23 h. ago Canadian university teachers warned against travelling to the United States

HALIFAX — The association that represents academic staff at Canadian universities is warning its members against non-essential travel to the United States. The Canadian Association of University Teachers says it released updated travel advice today due to the “political landscape” created by the Trump administration and reports of some Canadians encountering difficulties while crossing the […]

Society

24 h. ago How consecutive life sentences and the notwithstanding clause work

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's proposal has raised concerns about the rule of law in Canada, with some warning it could erode constitutional norms.

Other

25 h. ago New Brunswick mother speaks out about helping her son recover from addiction

Overdose-related calls are on the rise in the Saint John, N.B., area, prompting police to warn about dangerous and potentially deadly drugs circulating across the province. 

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27 h. ago ZenaTech’s ZenaDrone Subsidiary Provides Update on Green UAS Certification for IQ Square Drone for Land Survey, Bridge Inspections, and Other US Defense Applications

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), a technology company specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drones, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS and Quantum Computing solutions, provides an update on its subsidiary ZenaDrone’s previously announced plans to obtain the Green UAS (Unmanned Aerial […]

Events

38 h. ago Early Warning News Release Regarding the Issuance of Securities of ZYUS Life Sciences Corporation

This press release is issued pursuant to the requirements of National Instrument 62-103 – The Early Warning System and Related Take-Over Bid and Insider Reporting Issues NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES SASKATOON, Saskatchewan — On April 14, 2025, Mr. Wayne Brownlee (the “Acquiror“), who serves […]

Events

42 h. ago 'Extra caution': Expert warns of aggressive coyotes as denning season arrives in Edmonton

The pups start to emerge within three to four weeks and play around the edges of their dens.

Other

44 h. ago L’opérateur de l’hélicoptère qui s’est écrasé à New York cesse ses activités

Une collision avec un drone ou un oiseau figure parmi les hypothèses du maire de la ville quant à la cause de l’accident.

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44 h. ago Planning a spring home project? Why you should factor in Trump tariffs

The U.S. and Canadian construction industries are highly interlinked and experts warn that a trade war could make home renovations costlier.

Economics

44 h. ago Industry groups warn that foreign student cuts will hurt P.E.I. tourism sector

CHARLOTTETOWN — Representatives of Prince Edward Island’s tourism industry say Ottawa’s decision to cap international student permits will lead to labour shortages in the sector. Holland College announced last week that due to the cap _ and a drop in enrolment — it would end eight programs, including three that train students in the hospitality […]

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