Author: Press Room

European companies are leading a push into east Asia’s offshore wind market, as they seek to gain a foothold in the region while western turbine-makers still enjoy a technological advantage over their Chinese competitors.South Korea, Taiwan and Japan have all committed to boost their share of renewables as part of ambitious government net zero targets, while electronics companies including TSMC, SK Group and Samsung Electronics have pledged to achieve 100 per cent renewable electricity in their worldwide operations by 2050. Jesper Krarup Holst, a partner at project developer Copenhagen Offshore Partners and head of the company’s Seoul office, said that…

Nearly a week since announcing the event on social media, Scout Coffee + Tea continues to navigate backlash surrounding a drag story time event the cafe has scheduled for next weekend. A barrage of direct messages filled with alleged harassment and threats along with promises of protest began landing in their inbox within 24 hours of Monday’s post, owner Katrina Tessier said.“You start seeing posts being like, ‘Oh, call this business and complain.’ You know, ‘this is grooming. This is sexual assault. This is pedophilia,’” Tessier told Global News on Sunday.The business prides itself in being family-friendly and inclusive, she…

The Central Okanagan Search and Rescue (COSAR) team and the Kelowna RCMP were out searching for a young man on Sunday who went missing last week. Twenty-two-year-old Dylan McNeil was last seen in Kelowna on October 16. RCMP say around 7:00 p.m., he sent a video and text message to his family.According to a social media post, McNeil had expressed concern for his safety over the past couple of weeks.“Dylan’s family are concerned for his safety. His lack of communication with family and friends is extremely unusual,” said Kelowna RCMP Cst. Mike Della-Paolera in a press release.McNeil is described as…

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin spoke with his Russian counterpart for the second time in three days on Sunday as Moscow claims that Ukraine is planning to use a “dirty” bomb. “Secretary Austin rejected any pretext for Russian escalation and reaffirmed the value of continued communication amid Russia’s unlawful and unjustified war against Ukraine,” a Pentagon readout of Sunday’s call said. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu also spoke to defense officials from Britain, France, and Turkey over the weekend to voice concerns about a “possible Ukrainian provocations involving a ‘dirty bomb,’” which is an explosive that is designed to spread radioactive material…

Christina Perri Rob Latour/ShutterstockGirl mom! Christina Perri and husband Paul Costabile have welcomed their second child, a baby girl, on Friday, October 22. “With a whole lot of faith, trust and pixie dust she has arrived safely. please welcome our magical double rainbow baby girl: ⁣Pixie Rose Costabile,” the “Jar of Hearts” singer wrote via Instagram on Sunday, October 24. Perri, 35, and Costabile, 35, announced their family was expanding via Instagram in May. The endearing video showed flowers on a brick walkway leading up to Perri’s eldest daughter, Carmella, opening a pink cardboard box and holding up her mother’s…

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday again turned down the notion that he harbored presidential ambitions and vowed to serve out his full, four-year term if reelected governor. The comments came during a debate with his Republican challenger, state Sen. Brian Dahle – the only time two candidates will meet face-to-face before voting ends on Nov. 8.  Asked directly by co-moderator Marisa Lagos if he would commit to serving all four years if he’s reelected, Newsom said “yes.” Newsom defended his national campaigning, saying he “barely” left the state to take on national Republican leaders, who he says are banning books…

Students Against Drinking and Driving held its provincial conference over the weekend in Saskatoon. The event took place over Friday and Saturday, and included guest speakers.Jenna Rathgeber has been with SADD for two years and grew up around the organization as her older sister was a member.Rathgeber stressed the importance of not getting behind the wheel while impaired.“Lots of people have died because of impaired drivers and it’s always good to let people know because some people aren’t always aware of the consequences,” said Rathgeber.The Van de Vorst and Stevenson families have both been affected by impaired driving, both having…

People wearing face masks walks in front of the Hong Kong skyline on October 17, 2022 in Hong Kong, China.Vernon Yuen | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesShares in the Asia-Pacific were mixed Monday after U.S. stocks soared on Friday following a Wall Street Journal report that some Fed officials are concerned about tightening policy too much.Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index fell more than 4%, with the Hang Seng Tech index down around 6%.Tai Hui, JPMorgan Asset Management’s APAC chief market strategist, said a combination of factors has been driving the Hong Kong market recently, including higher U.S. Treasury yields.Investors may also…

When you play the game of thrones, you win — or you stir up a few controversies. Game of Thrones and its spinoff, House of the Dragon, have been faced with tons of backlash over the years. Almost as soon as the original series premiered on HBO in April 2011, critics began to wonder whether the drama really needed so much nudity. One month after the pilot aired, writer Myles McNutt coined the term “sexposition” to describe a certain kind of Thrones scene where characters discuss important plot points during intimate moments. In one particularly egregious example, Littlefinger (Aidan Gillen)…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. What’s better than copping a fresh pair of crisp white sneakers that you can wear with everything? Not much else! Their versatility and endless cool girl vibes are what make all-white kicks as coveted as they are. Many of Us own at least one pair, including some of the world’s biggest celebs. That’s just how universally-beloved white sneakers are! They do pose one major problem though — they can get dirty fairly quickly. Luckily, we were exposed to a secret weapon which Ashley…