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While the war in Iran has sent gasoline prices soaring around the world, there are growing concerns about how the spike in the cost of other fuels could also affect consumers and the broader economy. In Canada, the average price of diesel has surged to nearly $2.30 per litre — more than 50 per cent higher than just three months ago.“It’s unprecedented. We’ve never seen anything like this in the oil market or the refined products market and it’s getting worse,” said Calgary-based petroleum industry analyst Richard Masson. “The tankers that left four weeks ago just before the war started…

ETOBICOKE, Ontario, March 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cleanfarms, the national producer responsibility organization that manages agricultural waste across Canada, announced today that its founding Executive Director, Barry Friesen, will retire on April 2, 2026. A professional engineer and respected leader in the solid waste industry, Mr. Friesen has provided visionary leadership in establishing and growing the Cleanfarms organization, which celebrated its 15th anniversary just last year. “Barry has been more than a leader; he is a mentor, a builder and a trusted voice for this industry. Under his guidance, Cleanfarms has grown from a one-person, one program start-up into…

The Supreme Court has issued its ruling in a lengthy copyright battle between Cox Communications and major record labels, determining that the cable and internet service provider isn’t responsible for illegally downloaded music, as reported earlier by the Associated Press. The unanimous decision says Cox “neither induced its users’ infringement nor provided a service tailored to infringement.”Several record labels, led by Sony Music, sued Cox in 2018, alleging the company allowed 60,000 internet subscribers to download over 10,000 copyrighted songs illegally. A jury found Cox liable for piracy in 2019 and granted Sony $1 billion in damages, though an appeals…

A business owner in Edmonton’s northwest is voicing his frustration after dealing with the same drainage problem for decades. He says temporary solutions offered by EPCOR are no longer working. Outside Central Auto and Truck Parts, a massive pool of water has formed — an issue the owner, Nick Spina, says he’s tired of dealing with.“Coming up in June, I got a $130,000 tax bill and I got to put up with that,” Spina said.The intersection in front of his business at 170th Street and 129th Avenue fills with water as the spring melt begins, and it has for the…

LOS ANGELES, March 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — URBANICA Furniture today announced nationwide availability of its ergonomic chair lineup for home office upgrades, featuring the Novo Chair and the Onyx Chair. The company positions the two tier lineup as a simpler way to choose an ergonomic office chair based on practical differences such as price, warranty, and workspace fit. “Most people want comfort that lasts without having to decode a long list of chair specs,” said a URBANICA spokesperson. “By offering two ergonomic chair options at different price points, we make it easier to choose what fits your space, budget,…

Just how little power might it consume? Notebookcheck has tested a version of the laptop with that LG Display screen and a new Intel Panther Lake chip — and it appears to be the most efficient laptop that’s ever gone through its Wi-Fi web browsing test. At idle, the Core Ultra 325 laptop drew as little as 1.5 watts, and lasted nearly 27 hours of web browsing despite only housing a 70 watt-hour pack. That’s well shy of the 99.5Wh Dell has sometimes crammed into its 16-inch models.That’s more battery life than Notebookcheck has gotten out of any MacBook or…

The family of Mila Barberi marked her birthday earlier this month around the same time police revealed the man wanted for her murder had been arrested in Mexico after nine years on the run. “She just spent her eighth heavenly birthday. She passed away nine years ago,” said Mila’s father, Alessio Barberi. “It’s just resurfacing. Everything is coming back again.”Hamilton police say Daniel Tomassetti was taken into custody in August 2025, and efforts are underway to extradite him to Canada.“I never thought I’d see the day. I didn’t think this was going to happen,” said Mila’s mother, Elvira Barberi.Tomassetti was…

If you’ve ever had to deal with a flat tire, you know how quickly it can derail your day. That’s why it’s worth considering a portable inflator like the Fanttik X9 Pro. The small, rechargeable air pump that can quickly inflate tires on cars and bikes is down to $59.98 ($20 off) at Amazon and directly from Fantikk as a part of Amazon’s Big Spring sale. This sale price is the best we’ve seen since July.Fanttik’s portable pump can inflate a compact car tire from 30 to 35 PSI in about a minute, and with a maximum pressure of 150…

SAN FRANCISCO, March 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ANDRITZ, a global engineering and technology group providing plants, equipment, and services for industries including hydropower, pulp and paper, metals, and environment and energy, has selected IndustrialMind.ai to augment engineering capabilities across its manufacturing workflows, deploying AI agents across drawing review, BOM generation, and root cause analysis. As industrial products and production environments become more data rich and engineering intensive, leaders like ANDRITZ are investing in technologies that help teams work faster and more consistently without compromising quality. Engineering knowledge often spans multiple systems, from design drawings and specifications to manufacturing execution…

It’s a series 55 years in the making — the Saskatoon Blades are taking on the Edmonton Oil Kings, a series the WHL hasn’t seen since 1971. The Oil Kings, third in the conference, stand above the Blades, but the challenge doesn’t deter Blades defenceman Brayden Klimpke.“People might see us as the underdog, but I don’t think we mind that. Like I said, we have a lot of confidence in that room, and we believe in this group, so I don’t think it really fazes us,” said Klimpke.With a strong offence, the Oil Kings pose a serious threat to the…