For people like this Hamilton woman, Monday’s total solar eclipse was ‘very special.’ Here’s why

As she sat in Hamilton’s Bayfront Park on Monday afternoon, Semna Matthew was in awe as she watched the total solar eclipse taking shape. Afterwards, the 29-year-old from Brantford, Ont., had tears in her eyes as she described the “once-in-a-lifetime” experience. “It’s very special … my father passed away recently so I hope he might be…

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Fate of giant carbon capture project still uncertain, but Pathways Alliance hopeful for deal with feds

Despite growing frustrations and prolonged negotiations with the federal government, a consortium of Canada’s largest oilsands companies is optimistic about having a “line of sight” in securing the certainty it needs from Ottawa to advance its proposed $16.5-billion carbon capture pipeline project. The Pathways Alliance is not expecting any new commitments in the upcoming federal…

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Man who stopped collecting after his Gretzky memorabilia was stolen says Connor Bedard brought him back

A man whose large collection of Wayne Gretzky memorabilia was stolen says he had given up on the hobby until rookie NHL star Connor Bedard brought him back. Aron Gratias of Emma Lake, Sask., said the items of his collection that were stolen included 19 autographed Gretzky jerseys from every team the hockey legend played for…

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Caitlin Clark’s Iowa rallies past Paige Bueckers’ UConn en route to women’s title game

Caitlin Clark led Iowa back to the national championship game, scoring 21 points as the Hawkeyes rallied past Paige Bueckers and UConn 71-69 in the women’s Final Four on Friday night. Next up for the Hawkeyes (34-4) is a rematch with unbeaten South Carolina, which lost to Iowa in last year’s national semifinals. The Hawkeyes…

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U.S. investors successfully demand RBC change how it reports on green, fossil fuel investments

Canada’s largest bank has reversed course on a policy to disclose how much it invests in green energy versus fossil fuel energy following demands from New York City’s large public pension funds, with environmental groups welcoming the move but pointing out it doesn’t actually reduce carbon emissions yet. The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) is one of three…

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