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By Andrew Kitchen Global News Posted March 23, 2026 7:58 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A petition opposing the construction of Bell’s AI Fabric Data Centre has been circulating over the past month, steadily gaining traction. The petition was created by 14-year-old concerned Regina resident, Aya Merroche, and as of Monday had collected nearly 11,000 signatures. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won’t miss a trending story. Many of the signatories left comments detailing concerns about noise, water use, environmental impacts, power…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Alberta’s United Conservative Party government announced Monday it will bring forward legislation to streamline approvals for major projects that, if passed, will set a 120-day approval timeline. The measure was included in an October mandate letter to Alberta Energy and Minerals Minister Brian Jean.“In an increasingly global environment, there is a growing need for a reliable and responsible energy producer,” Jean said in a release.“Taking this step shows the world Alberta is ready to help meet this demand.” The release did not provide details about how the province would ensure approvals meet…

A once lush urban forest, now reduced to bare ground and piles of cut timber. “It’s just sad… it makes me sick to my stomach,” Kelowna resident Amanda Wall said. “It kept me up at night thinking about it.”Dozens of trees have been cut down as part of the City of Kelowna’s $9.1 million Mill Creek flood protection project, tied to the broader Parkinson Recreation Centre plan.City officials say the work is necessary.“What’s happening is we’re restoring the natural creek, improving fish habitat, and creating about a 15-metre setback,” said Mac Logan, Kelowna’s Infrastructure General Manager.That includes removing mature trees…

Two months after Wetaskiwin Mayor Joe Branco was banned from city hall, little information has been revealed as to why the decision was made in the central Alberta city. Joe Branco hired Robert Noce, and Edmonton-based lawyer with Miller Thomson LLP, in early February.Noce requested to have the investigation report by city’s lawyer that led to council’s decision to ban Branco, but he says he still doesn’t have it.“I want to see what exactly the allegations were. I want to see the type of investigation the municipality, specifically the city manager, undertook,” Noce says.“The municipality has been very tight-lipped with…

HONG KONG, March 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — When technology meets aesthetics at fingertips, smart wearables are being redefined. DR H, a brand focused on fashion-forward smart wearables, officially introduced its latest product line: the WUJI Smart Ring. The First Smart Ring with a Fine Jewelry Design Language Breaking through the monotony of smart ring design, DR H partnered with aesthetic director Alan Chan to create the WUJI Smart Ring, elevating wearable tech into high fashion. Guided by his “Oriental Passion Western Harmony” philosophy, WUJI adopts a fine-jewelry design language with a polished or brushed 925 silver square base and a…

Color isn’t essential in an e-reader, but let’s be honest, it’s a nice perk that can bring digital books, magazines, comics, cookbooks, and other publications to life. The catch is that color ebook readers tend to be substantially pricier, which makes today’s deals stand out. Right now, the Kindle Colorsoft (16GB) and Kobo Libra Colour are matching their lowest prices to date, with the Amazon e-reader going for $169.99 ($80 off) at Amazon and Best Buy, and the Libra Colour going for $199.99 ($30 off) via Rakuten’s online storefront.At their core, both are excellent e-readers with 7-inch, 300ppi E Ink…

WARNING: This story contains some disturbing details. Discretion is advised. An Abbotsford woman who was sexually abused as a child is speaking out after suffering years of abuse at the hands of her stepfather, starting at the age of just 12 years old.Nicole Lauder, now 27, told Global News that most of those assaults were taking place in her own home.“There’s not a single part that it didn’t touch and that it didn’t impact emotionally, mentally, probably was the biggest one,” Lauder said. ” I struggled a really long time. I had some really low points in my life, unable…

LOS ANGELES, March 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a high-stakes, time-sensitive transaction highlighting both urgency and opportunity in today’s real estate market, Crown Guard Capital LLC has successfully executed a $17.82 million foreclosure bailout, rescuing a partially completed multifamily development in Boca Raton just days before a scheduled foreclosure sale. The financing not only preserved the developer’s equity but repositioned a stalled asset for successful completion. The property, a 68-unit boutique multifamily community, was designed to stand out within Boca Raton’s competitive rental landscape. Featuring modern coastal architecture, oversized private terraces, resort-style amenities, and curated communal spaces, the project…

WILMINGTON, Del., March 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As component costs continue to rise across the consumer electronics industry, driving upward pressure on device pricing, Xtra has launched a limited-time spring promotion across online and offline channels in the United States, running from March 25 to March 31. Through the campaign, the company aims to deliver creator-focused cameras with strong value to U.S. creators seeking dedicated imaging tools. The promotion offers discounts of up to 35% across Xtra’s full portfolio, including the Xtra 360, Xtra Muse, Xtra Atto, Xtra Edge Pro, and Xtra Edge. Among them, the Xtra Muse is positioned…

On a Monday episode of the Lex Fridman podcast, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang made a hot-button statement: “I think we’ve achieved AGI.”AGI, or artificial general intelligence, is a vaguely defined term that has incited a lot of discussion by tech CEOs, tech workers, and the general public in recent years, as it typically denotes AI that’s equal to or surpasses human intelligence. In recent months, tech leaders have tried to distance themselves from the term and create their own terminology that they view as less over-hyped, more useful, and more clearly defined (although the new phrases they’ve come up with…