Beyond Pax Silica: Japan, France and Canada seek rare earth autonomy
For years, the West’s answer to Chinese dominance of critical minerals was to rally around Washington. Now, some…
US plans to clear-cut in Michigan forest. Some fear for endangered species
The US Forest Service is proposing a massive project in a national forest in Michigan that would log…
Brady Tkachuk slams TikTok video from White House as ‘fake’
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — American hockey player Brady Tkachuk said Thursday that he did not appreciate a doctored…
The feds asked investors for candid feedback on BDC. It was never actioned
BetaKit-obtained 2023 report outlines private-sector grievances with Canada’s largest VC.
In late 2022, the federal government asked…
West Michigan economy shows signs of softening as 2025 ends, researcher warns
ALLENDALE, Mich. — West Michigan’s economy is showing continued signs of weakness as 2025 comes to a close,…
Grand Haven Township asks state to review golf course’s groundwater permit
GRAND HAVEN, Mich. — Grand Haven Township trustees are calling on the state to evaluate American Dunes Golf…
Experts urge Ottawa to seek new trading opportunities within the Western Hemisphere
OTTAWA — Canada is missing out on economic opportunities in its own backyard, says a new report from…
Trump and Sheinbaum to meet for first time at Fifa World Cup draw in Washington
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum said she will hold a short in-person meeting with US President Donald Trump this…
Canada unveils more measures to protect tariff-hit steel, lumber sectors
OTTAWA, Nov 26 (Reuters) – Canada will offer more support to help the steel and lumber industries deal…
Shopify’s shuttered Indigenous entrepreneurship program will relaunch, says program co-founder
Build Native program was quietly cut in January alongside layoffs of Shopify’s Equitable Commerce team.
The former…
Grand Haven approves deer management program to protect native forests
GRAND HAVEN, Mich. — After three years of studies and deliberations, Grand Haven City Council members have approved…
Entrepreneurs face nearly five-year wait for Canada’s Start-up Visa
Once a 12-month process, the SUV has ballooned to 53 months amid concerns about program misuse.
While…