Amid Ukraine war, all things Russia met with scorn, backlash Russian community groups and Russia-related businesses abroad say they have faced threats amid Moscow’s deadly invasion. Al Jazeera · Mar 18, 2022
Maker Of Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine mRNA-Delivery Tech Sues Arbutus Biopharma: Reuters Canada-based Acuitas Therapeutics Inc has sued Arbutus Biopharma Corporation (NASDAQ: ABUS) in Manhattan federal court, seeking to head off claims that the vaccine infringes Arbutus' patents, Benzinga · Mar 18, 2022
Stellantis, LG Energy Solution Eye New EV Battery Plant In Ontario: Bloomberg Stellantis NV (NYSE:STLA) and LG Energy Solution Ltd look to build their new battery plant in Ontario, Canada, Bloomberg reports. The Canadian government’s incentives for clean-energy businesses served as a key driver in attracting the companies to the country. Also Read: Stellantis CEO Looks To Catch Up With Tesla In Coming Years, Russia-Ukraine Crisis Could Dampen… Benzinga · Mar 18, 2022
Veritiv Agrees To Sell Canadian Operations To Imperial Dade For Undisclosed Sum Veritiv Corp (NYSE:VRTV) has agreed to sell its Veritiv Canada, Inc. business to Imperial Dade. Deal terms were not disclosed. Veritiv's ~900 employees in Canada will become employees of Imperial Dade. Veritiv will use net proceeds from the transaction to support its recently announced $200 million share repurchase program and future capital priorities… Benzinga · Mar 18, 2022
Canada's Julie Doucet wins top prize at Angouleme comics festival Canadian "underground" comic book artist Julie Doucet has been awarded the 'Grand Prix' in Angouleme, eastern France. Radio France Internationale · Mar 18, 2022
Huge five-bed house for sale for just under £1million with odd resemblance to a prison Visitors are welcomed into a huge front entrance, flanked by cascading Greek-style columns, and once inside, can park their car in a seven-car garage in Alberta, Canada Daily Mirror · Mar 18, 2022
A large solar storm could knock out the power grid and the internet – an electrical engineer explains how On Sept. 1 and 2, 1859, telegraph systems around the world failed catastrophically. The operators of the telegraphs reported receiving electrical shocks, telegraph paper catching fire, and being able to operate equipment with batteries disconnected. During the evenings, the aurora borealis, more commonly known as the northern lights, could be… The Conversation · Mar 18, 2022
Canada removes travel testing from 1 April Country is latest to announce relaxation of entry requirements The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2022
VW recalls over 246,000 SUVs due to unexpected braking Volkswagen is recalling more than 246,000 SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because faulty wiring harnesses can make them brake unexpectedly, sometimes while in traffic The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2022
Prince George brutally left Justin Trudeau hanging during awkward royal tour moment In 2016, Prince George embarked on his second royal tour when he joined his parents Kate Middleton and Prince William and younger sister Charlotte on a trip to Canada - and he didn't seem overly impressed with the country's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Daily Mirror · Mar 18, 2022
Canada Offers Three Years of Temporary Residency to Ukrainians Ottawa announced Thursday it is establishing a new immigration program that will offer Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion a temporary Canadian residence permit for up to three years. Canada, which has a large Ukrainian diaspora, especially in the center and west of the country, said in a statement that "Ukrainians… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 18, 2022
Russia and Canada in Twitter spat over 'kindergarten-level' UN letter post Russia accused Canada on Thursday of childishly annotating a letter it sent at the United Nations seeking support for its draft resolution on providing aid access and civilian protection in Ukraine, which Ottawa reacted to with pointed comments. Reuters · Mar 17, 2022
Canada schools Russia on UN ‘humanitarian’ resolution letter: ‘It defies all logic’ ‘Absolutely craven and farcical’ The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2022
In sanctions route, what the world must take note of Countering Russia’s illegality against Ukraine with measures not ingrained in international law amounts to reprisal The Hindu · Mar 17, 2022
The Conversation · Mar 17, 2022 The cultural sector needs support in order to benefit from a digital remake The COVID-19 crisis has dealt a massive blow to the cultural and creative sectors in Canada and around the world. The impact was broad and deep.
The Conversation · Mar 17, 2022 Provincial competition law needed to address the power of gig work platforms With the invention of gig-based platforms like Uber and SkipTheDishes, the gig economy has not just become an integral part of the labour industry, but also digital society as well.
StockNews.com · Mar 17, 2022 3 Lesser-Known Nickel Mining Stocks to Add to Your Watchlist Nickel demand is growing from the electric vehicles market. Furthermore, nickel prices have been increasing of late due to supply concerns amid the Russia-Ukraine war because Russia is a significant nickel exporter. So, we think lesser-known nickel mining stocks Talon Metals (TLOFF), PolyMet (PLM), and Canada Nickel (CNIKF) could benefit…
The Guardian - US · Mar 17, 2022 ‘I didn’t have to think about it’: the veterans bringing Ukrainian kids with cancer to Canada Military veterans assembled a mission at hours’ notice to bring young patients from the war zone for treatment in Toronto
Benzinga · Mar 17, 2022 Nuinsco Identifies Very High Light Rare Earth Element Content in Apatite Mineralization at Prairie Lake Toronto – TheNewswire - March 17, 2022 – Nuinsco Resources Limited ("Nuinsco" or the "Company") (CSE:NWI) (CSE:NWI) (OTC:NWIFF) today announced that mineralogical studies at its Prairie Lake Critical Minerals and phosphate project located near Terrace Bay, Ontario ("Prairie Lake" or the "Project") indicate that the Project has amongst the world's…
Benzinga · Mar 17, 2022 The Valens Company Improves Recreational Cannabis Market Share In Canada The Valens Company Inc. (Nasdaq: VLNS) (TSX:VLNS) provided an update on its recent recreational market share in Canada.
The Conversation · Mar 17, 2022 Russia’s no longer a ‘most-favored nation’: 5 questions about the coveted trading status answered The U.S., the European Union, Japan and Canada are further severing Russia from global markets by removing a coveted trading designation over its war in Ukraine. Known as most-favored-nation status, it generally entitles a country to the best possible trading terms, which comes with many economic benefits. The EU agreed…
The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2022 Travel expert Simon Calder answers your international travel questions Best destination for a spring activity holiday? Current cruise concerns? And Singapore’s entry rules explained
The Guardian - AU · Mar 16, 2022 Is Australia really beating other countries at cutting emissions? Scott Morrison has to be very selective with the data to make a favourable global comparison
Reuters · Mar 16, 2022 Canada's defense minister to set 'aggressive' defense spending options Canadian Defense Minister Anita Anand said on Wednesday she would lay out "aggressive options" for defense spending amid the Ukraine crisis.
Reuters · Mar 16, 2022 Canada launches $190 million fund to tackle gun violence Canada launched a C$250 million ($191 million) fund to curb gun violence, earmarking a significant amount to stop gun smuggling at the border, Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino said on Wednesday.