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Two First Nations in Manitoba have declared states of emergency over concerns higher temperatures could lead to flooding, with both communities expecting evacuations will be needed. In a video statement posted Saturday, Peguis First Nation Chief Stan Bird said the community’s emergency was declared because the “flood risk is now a certainty.”Water levels are expected to exceed the banks of Fisher River “in the coming days,” he said. “Evacuations of our residents will be required.”He also said information available that morning suggested a flood similar to 2022 could occur, which saw the evacuation of more than 1,000 people.Bird went on…
The Filipino community and others in Vancouver will come together today to remember, celebrate and mourn victims of the attack at the Lapu Lapu Day festival almost a year ago. Eleven people were killed and dozens more were hurt when an SUV drove down a crowded street near the end of the celebration last year.Today’s Lapu Lapu Day of Togetherness will be held at the Italian Cultural Centre in East Vancouver, a venue that organizer Filipino BC says will allow for enhanced safety planning and a supportive environment.Filipino BC says in a statement that it recognizes some in the community…
On Oct. 14, 2003, I found myself upstairs at the Hard Rock Cafe in downtown Toronto to witness history. Or so I was told. Music piracy was out of control. Napster started it in June 1999, and while it had been sued out of existence by the fall of 2003, dozens of peer-to-peer programs popped up: Gnutella, Audiogalaxy, Satellite, Scout, Kazaa, Morpheus, BitTorrent, eDonkey, eMule, Bearshare, Grokster, LimeWire, and several dozen other file-sharing programs were in the wild. The music industry was in a panic.Sony tried to get into the game of selling digital music, but the hardware division was…
Keychron’s expansive keyboard catalog covers everything from basic full-size mechanical boards to niche layouts like southpaw Alice or a one-handed half-keyboard for gaming. Its Q and V series are among our go-to recommendations for off-the-shelf keyboards, and the latest iterations — the Q and V Ultra models — are a straightforward upgrade to the lineup, with benefits for regular users and deep-in-the-weeds keyboard nerds alike.I’ve been testing two Ultra keyboards: the Keychron V5 Ultra 8K and Keychron Q1 Ultra 8K. The $119.99 V5 Ultra is a near-full-size 1800-layout board with a number pad in a plastic case, while the $229.99…
PARIS, April 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — From April 15–16, 2026, one of Europe’s premier blockchain events, Paris Blockchain Week 2026, concluded in Paris, France. Under the theme “The Bridge Between TradFi and Digital Assets,” the conference brought together regulators, financial institutions, Web3 projects, and infrastructure providers to explore the convergence of digital assets and traditional finance. As a leading digital asset infrastructure provider, Cregis engaged with banks, payment providers, Web3 projects, and enterprise clients at Booth 20A. The company showcased its expertise in institutional custody, corporate wallets, and payment infrastructure, sharing its global experience and advancing its strategic presence…
HANNOVER, Germany, April 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Industrial operations are under pressure from every direction. Energy costs are rising. Legacy systems are holding back progress. The talent pipeline is thinning. And the window to act is narrowing. At Hannover Messe 2026 (20–24 April, Hall 13, Booth C34), Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, is showing what it looks like when those problems finally meet their match. Across five live areas — Operational Efficiency, Legacy Drag, the Talent Gap, Data and Cybersecurity, and Energy Efficiency — Schneider Electric, AVEVA, ETAP, and ProLeiT are demonstrating how the convergence of electrification,…
New York City, NY, April 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — You’ve done the diets. Probably more than once. You’ve tracked calories, cut carbs, tried intermittent fasting, started gym memberships in January and quietly stopped going in March. And none of it has moved the needle the way you needed it to. Here’s something worth understanding: for many people, that struggle isn’t about willpower. It’s about biology. The human body is built to resist weight loss, hunger hormones ramp up, metabolism slows down, and the brain sends relentless signals to eat more. For decades, conventional dieting tried to override this system…
Brisbane City, Australia, April 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Introduction – What Is Strovemont Capital? Strovemont Capital is a modern digital trading platform designed to facilitate seamless access to global financial markets through advanced algorithmic infrastructure. Built around precision-driven execution systems, Strovemont Capital integrates real-time market data, intelligent signal processing, and automated trade functionalities within a unified interface. The platform is structured to support both manual and system-assisted trading, allowing users to interact with financial instruments through a streamlined, data-centric environment. At its core, Strovemont Capital operates using structured data analysis models that interpret price movements, liquidity shifts, and volatility…
Toronto City, Canada, April 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Introduction – What Is Bramridge Trust? Bramridge Trust is presented as a modern digital trading and investment infrastructure designed to streamline access to global financial markets through advanced automation and intelligent data processing. Built with a focus on precision, speed, and structured execution, the platform integrates algorithmic technologies with real-time market analytics to deliver a seamless trading environment. Its architecture emphasizes stability, accessibility, and data-driven decision-making, positioning it as a comprehensive solution for individuals seeking exposure to multiple asset classes. At its core, Bramridge Trust utilizes a combination of artificial intelligence…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The NBA playoffs officially got underway Saturday, but the Toronto Raptors didn’t get the start they were hoping for. Toronto fell 126-113 to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round series, marking the team’s first playoff appearance in four years.The playoffs follow the NBA’s play-in tournament, which ran from Tuesday to Friday and determined the final two seeds in each conference.Teams that lost in the play-in were eliminated, while winners advanced to the first round. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as…