2 h. ago Electra Closes First Tranche of Oversubscribed Private Placement

TORONTO, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Electra Battery Materials Corporation (NASDAQ: ELBM; TSX-V: ELBM) (“Electra” or the “Company”) announces that it has closed the first tranche of its oversubscribed non-brokered private placement previously announced on March 24, 2025, raising aggregate gross proceeds of approximately US$3.08 million (the “Offering”). “We are pleased with the strong […]

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3 h. ago Inside Mark Carney’s weirdly dreary campaign, where the dullness is the point

Even in a warehouse full of battery-powered buses, Carney’s speech proved to be the furthest thing from electric

Transport

5 h. ago He was a ‘father figure’ who vanished in 1996, Ontario police are still looking for him

The Brant County Ontario Provincial Police is continuing to seek information regarding Robert William Commu, who has been missing since March 31, 1996.

Events

7 h. ago Edmonton Oilers pick up 2 points in San Jose but lose Leon Draisaitl in the process: Cult of Hockey Player Grades

“Never in doubt”, as our dearly departed colleague would have said… The Edmonton Oilers kept their Pacific Division title hunt alive with a big two points in San Jose Thursday night. But Leading NHL MVP candidate Leon Draisaitl left the game with about six minutes left in the second and did not return. It appeared […]

Sport

8 h. ago Sri Lanka’s target to be free of land mines by 2028 is under threat as US reviews aid

MANKULAM, Sri Lanka (AP) — Thavarathnam Pushparani fought on the front lines for the now-defeated Tamil Tiger rebels against the Sri Lankan forces in its decadeslong separatist war and later took to clearing the land mines on the same battle lines. But the Trump administration’s suspension of aid threatens Sri Lanka’s demining operations, pushing the […]

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9 h. ago Le Canadien bat facilement les Bruins: Suzuki, un Kovalev en version nettement améliorée

On reconnaît les grands joueurs à la capacité qu’ils ont de hausser leur niveau de jeu dans les moments cruciaux.

Events

10 h. ago Japan’s Stocks Slide as Global Growth Outlook Darkens on Tariffs

Japanese stocks fall as global investors dumped riskier assets on concern Donald Trump’s tariffs will slow the world economy. Bank shares slid most on the view Bank of Japan won’t raise interest rates as much if US levies batter the economy, while a stronger yen hurt exporting companies.

Economics

11 h. ago Gallagher et Suzuki récoltent chacun un but et une aide et le CH bat les Bruins

L’équipe de Montréal a mis fin à une séquence de défaites au Centre Bell.

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11 h. ago Ford owner wants buyback after recall on hybrid over battery fire risk

“I want Ford to buyback my vehicle so I can take the money I put down on it and go buy a reliable vehicle from somewhere else,” said Jason Turner.

Events

12 h. ago Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman lands on injured list following fall in his shower at home

LOS ANGELES — Freddie Freeman’s fall landed him on the injured list. The Los Angeles Dodgers placed their star slugger on the 10-day IL on Thursday after the World Series MVP sprained his surgically repaired right ankle in a slip in the shower at home last weekend. The incident happened Sunday, an off day for […]

Events

13 h. ago Canadian women’s soccer team ’turning a new leaf’ under coach Casey Stoney

VANCOUVER — Returning to B.C. Place is a bit surreal for Casey Stoney. Ten years ago, she played there as part of the England squad that finished third in the 2015 World Cup. On Friday, she’ll return to the turf as head coach of the Canadian women’s soccer team. “Full circle moment for me,” Stoney […]

Sport

14 h. ago Saskatoon’s Broadway BID addresses overdose crisis with free naloxone training

As Saskatoon continues to struggle through an overdose crisis, the Broadway Business Improvement District is offering tools to help those in the community stay safe.

Transport

14 h. ago Letters to The Province: As a Canadian, I feel compelled to call out Alberta premier’s opportunistic bluster

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith invites Americans to pause tariffs to enable her fellow-Albertan, Pierre Poilievre. At the same time pitching sovereignty, which in reality is a bid for secession. There’s just no other way to square her continually disruptive political rhetoric about “Alberta First”. As a Canadian, I feel compelled to call out her opportunistic […]

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14 h. ago U.S., China hold 1st military talks on maritime risks since Trump’s return

The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said the talks were focused on 'decreasing the incidences of unsafe and unprofessional' actions by China's naval and air forces.

Events

15 h. ago Clean Tech Leader Aymium Defeats Stora Enso at European Patent Office Boards of Appeal

Ruling Maintains Aymium’s Patent and Leading Position in Renewable Batteries and Anodes ST. PAUL, Minn. — Cleantech leader Aymium defeated a challenge by Stora Enso to one of Aymium’s patents (European Patent EP2697185) that provides exclusive rights to produce, sell and use bio-based materials for renewable battery applications. In its written opinion, the Boards of […]

Politics

17 h. ago Federal election 2025: Everything you need to know about voting in Ottawa Centre

This election will see a rematch from former provincial rivals Yasir Naqvi and Joel Harden in this downtown battleground riding.

Politics

17 h. ago Trivest Announces Launch of Sentinel Dock & Door Solutions and Expansion Through Strategic Acquisitions

MIAMI — Trivest Partners (“Trivest” or the “Firm”) is pleased to announce the formation of Sentinel Dock & Door Solutions (“Sentinel” or “Company”), a premier network of commercial dock and door service providers across Canada. Sentinel brings together three leading regional service providers under a unified platform poised for continued growth. In conjunction with the […]

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17 h. ago BATRA’S BURNING QUESTIONS: This week on the campaign – test of leadership

WATCH: Sun Editor-in-Chief Adrienne Batra talks with political columnist and Brian Lilley on the campaign performance of the federal leaders Mark Carney, Pierre Poilievre and Jagmeet Singh. What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us a Letter to the Editor for possible publication to torsun.editor@sunmedia.ca.  Letters must […]

Politics

17 h. ago Brad Jacobs and Canada roll to comfortable win over China at world men’s curling playdowns

Round-robin play continues through Friday night. The top six teams will make the weekend playoffs.

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17 h. ago ‘Manitoba will come through this,’ expert says as trade war with U.S. continues

In the ongoing trade war between Canada and the U.S., we've been given a bit of a reprieve on some tariffs, but business leaders in Manitoba say it's no time to get complacent.

Economics