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York Regional Police (YRP) have released new images of a man who is wanted in connection to a violent home invasion in Aurora Officers say they were called to a home in the area of Murray Drive and Kennedy Street just before 11:30 a.m a female victim answered the door after someone knocked aggressively a male suspect allegedly forced his way into the residence and attempted to restrain her A second victim who was home at the time attempted to intervene and was violently assaulted The suspect then fled the house on foot in an unknown direction without making any demands for valuables or stealing anything Surveillance footage of the suspect has led YRP to believe he may be associated with a separate attempted break and enter that occurred on Feb the lone suspect was unable to break into the home and fled the area Security images from both incidents have been released Investigators also obtained images of the male suspect at a store near Yonge Street and Murray Drive on the day of the alleged offence He is described as a white male between 20 and 30 years old He is approximately six-feet-tall and weighs around 175 to 180 pounds He was last seen wearing a black balaclava with two eye-holes and a separate moth hole Anyone with information is asked to contact police Investigators are also reminding homeowners to always verify who is at your door before opening it and WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney will have to navigate a delicate balance during his first in-person meeting with Donald Trump today A planned peaceful vacation has spiralled into a prolonged two-month ordeal for Ontario man David Bennett who remains stranded in the Dominican Republic despite having all criminal charges against him.. A Canadian man arrested on vacation has been proven innocent Melissa Nakhavoly with why he is still being held in the Dominican Republic Warmer temperatures but showers are expected on-and-off for the next few days Meteorologist Natasha Ramsahai has your seven-day forecast Ontario Premier Doug Ford calls on Prime Minister Mark Carney to prioritize a list of projects including the proposed Highway 401 tunnel Monday is calling for rain and thunderstorms Stella Acquisto has the long-range forecast listen to NewsRadio Toronto live anytime and get up-to-the-minute breaking-news alerts weather and video from CityNews Toronto anywhere you are – across all Android and iOS devices The northern lights will likely be visible to several states along the Canadian border on Monday night after recent geomagnetic storms made the phenomenon more visible according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Some minor to moderate radio blackouts are also expected this week The NOAA forecast auroral activity with a Kp index of three on a scale of nine meaning the northern lights will likely move farther from the poles and be “quite pleasing to look at” for anyone in the right areas The Kp index may increase up to nearly four which could make the northern lights visible in parts of South Dakota and Maine There is a chance for some minor to moderate radio blackouts through Wednesday indicating some high-frequency radio communications could be impacted A view line marking a minimal opportunity sweeps just below the Canadian border suggesting the northern lights will have a low chance of appearing in northeastern Washington Most of Alaska and northern Canada will have a higher chance high vantage point will likely be the best spot to observe the northern lights turning off flash and lowering the camera’s shutter speed photography experts told National Geographic it’s best to use a wide-angle lens an F-stop or aperture of four or less and a focus set to the furthest possible setting This peak will likely persist into early 2026 meaning the northern lights should consistently be more visible in more states The strongest geomagnetic storm in two decades impacted Earth in May 2024 which pulled the northern lights as far south as northern Florida and Texas ShareSaveCommentInnovationScienceNorthern Lights Forecast: 11 States May See Aurora Borealis This WeekendByJamie Carter Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky.Follow AuthorMay 03 11:52am EDTShareSaveCommentThe Northern Lights appear in the sky during a geomagnetic storm on October 10 which is predicting geomagnetic activity that could result in aurora being glimpsed in as many as 11 U.S states have a chance of seeing the aurora on the northern horizon on Sunday night with Alaska and those on the U.S.-Canada border having the highest chance Areas far from light pollution are likely to get the best views If your smartphone has a “Night Mode” feature that should be good enough to get a more than impressive souvenir shot of the aurora It likely means a long exposure of between five and 10 seconds which will look much better if you do three things: exciting them and causing them to release energy as light Geomagnetic storms and aurora are expected to continue through 2025 and 2026 A small group of states along the northern U.S border will have a shot at seeing the northern lights Saturday night with forecasters predicting a minor showing of auroral activity expected to increase later this weekend NOAA's northern lights forecast improves on Sunday night (Photo by Hasan Akbas/Anadolu via Getty .. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasts a Kp index of three on a scale of nine for Saturday night meaning the aurora will move further from the poles and produce more movement and formations The viewing line for Saturday’s northern lights stretches as low as the border between North Dakota and South Dakota with chances of seeing aurora borealis increasing the farther north of the line viewers are located Those who do not catch a look at the northern lights Saturday will have another chance to try Sunday when the viewing line is forecasted to drop further south and the Kp index increases to four Areas within Saturday’s viewing line include the northern tip of Idaho northern Wisconsin and Michigan’s upper peninsula The states have a low chance at seeing the lights North Dakota and Minnesota having the best chances (see map below) The best viewing hours for the northern lights are between 10 p.m Viewers can increase their visibility by observing from places with high vantage points little to no light pollution and clear skies Night mode and low shutter speeds on smartphones can help observers with capturing the northern lights through photos as well as the use of tripods for image stability Traditional cameras should use high ISO values wide apertures and wide-angle lenses to snap photos of the northern lights Aurora borealis is created through solar flares and coronal mass ejections types of solar events that interact with oxygen and nitrogen molecules in the Earth’s atmosphere Electrons interact with the molecules and become “excited” before producing the auroral phenomenon Northern lights activity hit a peak last year as the sun’s surface reached a “solar maximum.” The activity of the natural phenomenon has been consistent in 2025 and could last into next year Sign in Join now, it's FREE! A provincial martial arts championship is coming to Aurora in a first for the town The 2025 Ontario Martial Arts Championships are set to be hosted at the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex from May 24 to 25 who has run Shaolin Martial Arts Canada on Mary Street in Aurora for three decades “Aurora has never had a competition like this before." “I've run little mini competitions out of my school Aurora has never hosted a major martial arts event,” he said they didn't really have a facility that could handle it The event is being hosted out of the newly opened Desjardins Gymnasium in the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex “As soon as I saw that thing going up ‘That's got to be it,’” said Wakefield.  The event will see more than 200 athletes competing in several different martial arts events manager of operations with Wushu Canada “Wushu is a martial art like you would say gymnastics there are different disciplines or events,” he said Participants will compete in non-combative called "taolu," while there will also be combative events known as "sanda," a Chinese form of kickboxing which Wakefield said “bridges traditional martial arts with modern sport combat.” The event will feature youth and adult competitors from across the province and some from beyond with the event acting as a qualifier for future higher-level competitions including selecting athletes to represent Canada at future events like the Pan American Championships The event also acts as part of an "initial pathway" to qualifying for the Youth Olympic Games with Wushu now an official sport for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar Wakefield said as well as a sporting achievement with Tang and Wakefield working with local body Sport Aurora to organize the event the event is an important cultural showcase of traditional Chinese Gong-fu or Kung Fu especially with martial arts being such a prevalent activity within the town there's a lot of martial arts here,” said Wakefield “So I can see the floodgates opening and all martial arts activities starting to have events I like to see it as like we're breaking new ground.” The 2025 Ontario Martial Arts Championships are happening at the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex on May 24 to 25 from 10 a.m Tang said the organization is looking for local volunteers to help with the event Entry to watch is free, but there’s a limited number of seats. More information can be found online More Spotlight > police say investigators have obtained images of a suspect seen on security camera at a store in the area of Yonge Street and Murray Drive on the day of the incident The suspect fled the home — located in the area of Murray Drive and Kennedy Street West — on foot without making any demands for valuables or stealing anything York police are looking to identify a man they believe carried out a violent assault during a March home invasion in Aurora on March 6 after someone began knocking aggressively UPDATE - SUSPECT FOR IDENTIFICATION IN MARCH 2025 AURORA HOME INVASION- images of male from store security camera in plaza at Yonge St/Murray Dr - images taken on same day as incident- seeking public assistance in identifying maleClick here for more: https://t.co/xVQ8aMWCPV pic.twitter.com/PphVt4xwxS police say a man forced his way into the home and attempted to restrain the woman A second victim was in the home at the time of the home invasion and when they attempted to intervene the suspect “violently assaulted” that person The suspect then fled the home — located in the area of Murray Drive and Kennedy Street West — on foot without making any demands for valuables or stealing anything Both victims suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries Since the March home invasion, police say investigators have obtained images of a suspect seen on security camera at a store in the area of Yonge Street and Murray Drive on the day of the incident The suspect is between 20 and 30 years old and approximately six feet tall and around 175 pounds He was wearing a black balaclava with two eyeholes and a separate mouth hole at the time of the home invasion The suspect was also wearing a mid-weight black puffy coat Anyone with information is asked to call 1-866-876-5423 Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account DurhamPolice search for suspect wanted in Aurora home invasion that seriously injured 2 people By Aarjavee RaajOpens in new windowPublished: May 05 Police are searching for a suspect in connection with a home invasion that seriously injured two people in Aurora in early March. York Regional Police said they responded to a residence near Murray Drive and Kennedy Street on March 6, around 11:20 a.m. According to police, a woman said she answered the door when she heard “aggressive” knocking. After she opened the front door, police said a male suspect allegedly forced his way into the home and tried to restrain her. A second victim, who was present at the residence, was “violently” assaulted after attempting to intervene, police say. The suspect then allegedly ran away from the home in an unknown direction, without making any demands or stealing anything. Both victims suffered serious, but non-life-threatening injuries, police say. An image of the suspect was obtained by police from a security camera at a store near Yonge Street and Murray Drive, on day of the incident. The suspect is described as a man between 20 to 30 years old, approximately 6 feet tall and weighing 175 lbs. to 180 lbs. Officers say he was wearing a black balaclava with two eyeholes and a mouth hole, wearing a midweight black puffer coat, black pants and black boot-like footwear at the time of the incident. Police are warning residents to stay vigilant about who is at their doors or windows before opening them. Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers anonymously. Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here You will also start receiving the Star's free morning newsletter Newmarket—Aurora 2025 federal election live results. Browse live results for all 343 ridings 212 of 212 polls are reporting as of 4:21 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election 212 of 212 polls are reporting as of 4:21 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election Cobena has 31,540 of 62,307 votes (50.62%) is in second place with 29,294 votes (47.02%) and Anna Gollen Van Bynen was first elected to the House of Commons in 2019 24,367 voters cast ballots at advance polls Looking for another riding? Here are the full results for the 2025 federal election. The Liberals have 169 races called in their favour They have 8,535,128 votes and 43.69 per cent of the popular vote The Conservatives have 144 races called in their favour They have 8,059,938 votes and 41.26 per cent of the popular vote The Bloc Québécois have 22 races called in their favour They have 1,232,095 votes and 6.31 per cent of the popular vote The New Democrats have seven races called in their favour They have 1,231,198 votes and 6.3 per cent of the popular vote The Greens have one race called in their favour They have 243,471 votes and 1.25 per cent of the popular vote There were three independents and four vacancies in the 338-seat Commons the Commons has grown by five ridings starting with this election This article was automatically generated using data provided by Canadian Press and will update as riding results become available Account processing issue - the email address may already exist The Robot Report By | May 5 In over four years of supervised pilot hauls the Aurora Driver has delivered over 10,000 customer loads across three million autonomous miles last week launched a commercial self-driving trucking service in Texas The deployment will provide autonomous freight transportation between Dallas and Houston Aurora’s flagship product, the Aurora Driver, is an SAE Level 4 self-driving system that the company is first deploying in long-haul trucking the Aurora Driver has completed more than 1,200 miles without a driver This latest milestone is the first time that Aurora will operate a commercial self-driving service with heavy-duty trucks on public roads “We founded Aurora to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely we are the first company to successfully and safely operate a commercial driverless trucking service on public roads,” stated Chris Urmson “Riding in the back seat for our inaugural trip was an honor of a lifetime – the Aurora Driver performed perfectly Urmson, Sterling Anderson, and Drew Bagnell founded Aurora in 2017. The Pittsburgh-based company designed its Aurora Driver to operate with multiple vehicle types from freight-hauling trucks to ride-hailing passenger vehicles and detecting pedestrians in the dark hundreds of meters away Aurora added that its Verifiable AI approach to autonomy blends learning models with “guardrails” to help ensure the rules of the road are followed Verifiable AI also played a role in enabling Aurora to close its driverless safety case Aurora’s launch trucks include the Aurora Driver hardware kit and redundant systems including braking enabling them to safely operate without a human driver The truck platform was validated and approved by Aurora for driverless operations on public roads Aurora believes working with manufacturing partners is the only way to deploy self-driving trucks at scale, and continues to make progress with its partners on purpose-built driverless platforms designed for high-volume production. The company plans to share more details about its launch and ongoing commercial operations at its upcoming first-quarter business review Aurora is working with industry leaders across the transportation ecosystem The company said it hopes to expand its driverless service to El Paso Aurora’s launch customers are Uber Freight a market-leading enterprise technology company powering intelligent logistics a veteran-owned carrier that delivers time- and temperature-sensitive freight Both companies have had long-standing supervised commercial pilots with Aurora Aurora also released a Driverless Safety Report which included details about the Aurora Driver’s operating domain for initial operations along with its approach to cybersecurity safety-focused approach to delivering autonomous technology has always given me confidence they’re doing this the right way,” said Richard Stocking “Transforming an old school industry like trucking is never easy but we can’t ignore the safety and efficiency benefits this technology can deliver Autonomous trucks aren’t just going to help grow our business – they’re also going to give our drivers better lives by handling the lengthier and less desirable routes.” Aurora said it prioritizes consistent transparency and collaboration with elected officials Entities that were briefed on the Aurora Driver’s readiness for driverless operations included: Trucking is a trillion-dollar industry in the U.S. including an aging driver population with high turnover rates making the value proposition of autonomy – a solution that will offer safe reliable capacity without an impact on jobs – highly attractive to the trucking industry states today allow for driverless vehicles the industry has been slow to make progress Through its partnership with Atlas Energy Solutions the company said driverless trucks have surpassed 750 hours of commercial driverless operations without a human driver on board it secured a firm commitment from Atlas to order an initial 100 trucks Also in April, Gatik received a successful independent review for the Safety Case Evaluation and Functional Safety phases of its Safety Assessment Framework from TÜV SÜD It claimed that this third-party assessment was the first of its kind and that it marks a significant milestone toward the commercialization of self-driving freight operations Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Copyright © 2025 WTWH Media LLC. All Rights Reserved. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of WTWH Media Privacy Policy | Advertising | About Us Learn how to describe the purpose of the image (opens in a new tab) Leave empty if the image is purely decorative Aurora Culpo detailed her fight with sister Olivia Culpo who’s pregnant with her and husband Christian McCaffrey’s first baby after she didn’t attend one of her baby showers last month There’s a major fumble in the Culpo sisters’ communication Aurora Culpo revealed that she and sister Olivia Culpo, 32—who’s expecting her first child with husband Christian McCaffrey—briefly bumped heads after she didn’t attend one of her latest baby showers “Olivia [had] a “baby sprinkle” in Denver on the weekend of my birthday. And she was like, ‘Don’t worry about coming,’” Aurora explained on the May 4 episode of Gia Guidice’s Casual Chaos podcast You’re going to my other shower [in Rhode Island] so don’t worry about coming to this little thing.’” The 35-year-old—mom to Remi, 6, and Solei, 4, with ex-husband Michael Bortone—wasn’t offended by her sister’s suggestion, as she originally planned to sit out the smaller baby shower because she needed to rest. But once their other sister Sophia Culpo I do everything for you guys and you do nothing for me,’” the Barely Filtered host recalled “I just kept sending her the screenshot where she was like Despite Olivia’s loaded response, Aurora and her younger sister are back on speaking terms. But that olive branch hasn’t been extended to Sophia, as the Model Squad star hasn’t spoken to her in “three weeks.”  While Sophie hasn’t publicly addressed her and Olivia’s feud Aurora hopes her sisters will bury the hatchet soon but I think she’s gonna get over it,” she continued of Olivia because she’s gonna have a baby soon and she’s gonna want some help.” Keep reading to see more of Olivia and Christian’s cutest moments…   Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey shared a kiss as they jetted off to their wedding celebration in Jun 2024 The couple were decked in matching white during a bridal shower in May 2024 Olivia showed some love to Christian after he broke Jerry Rice's franchise record for most consecutive games with a touchdown in October 2023 The former Miss Universe cheered on her man from the sidelines in September 2023 The couple celebrated their engagement at a garden party in July 2023 Before Easter 2023, Olivia and Christian booked an RV for a special spring break vacation Olivia marked her three-year anniversary in June 2022 She called Christian "the yin to my yang," writing "you are the epitome of strength through humility Thank you for being my rock and restoring my faith in love You are everything I ever dreamed of and more."  Olivia and Christan have treated fans to a few PDA-filled social media posts during their relationship During a vacation to Mexico Olivia and Christian turned up the heat with a beachside photo "3 years of NYE kisses with you," Olivia shared on Instagram when kicking off 2022 "Time flies @christianmccaffrey."  Christian and Olivia attended AT&T TV's Super Saturday Night "To my beautiful woman," Christian wrote on Valentine's Day 2021 "Tis' *almost* the season," Olivia wrote on Instagram before the 2021 NFL season kicked off "You are the hardest worker with the biggest heart," Olivia wrote on Instagram when celebrating their anniversary in June 2021 "Getting to see you work your butt off every single day to make your dreams come true has been such an inspiration to me and your sincerity in everything you do makes me feel like the luckiest girl in the world."  Here's to many more memories on and off any football field offering clinicians excellent image quality and operational efficiency Aurora’s available 5/8-inch crystal NaI detectors make it a suitable system for a wide range of clinical radiopharmaceuticals including those used in the rapidly evolving field of theranostics Aurora is equipped with a collection of Effortless Workflow solutions to help ease technologists’ work from pre-scan to post-scan with various automation and design innovations as well as help enhance patient comfort – including those with high BMI “Patient flow and overall operational efficiency are crucial for us making Aurora the ideal choice to help meet our needs,” adds Percival Kane we're excited that Aurora's Revolution Ascend CT technology matches what is used in our radiology department daily.” A focus of the collaboration is to implement enterprise-wide technology to optimize workflows and help improve clinical decision-making [i] Compared to NM/CT 870 DR [ii] Clarify DL is available on Xeleris V [iii] Clarify DL improves image quality performance measured by Structures Similarity (SSIM) as compared to GEHC bone SPECT factory reconstruction presets Demonstrated using digital phantom simulations with inserted lesions size Because phantom results may not always match those of clinical imaging the actual IQ improvement will depend on the clinical task [iv] As compared to NM/CT 870 DR with Optima 540 CT [v] Using overlapped reconstruction [vi] As demonstrated in clinical evaluation in which 127 exams were rated by total of 9 physicians Each exam was reconstructed with both Clarify DL and the existing factory reconstruction preset and evaluated by 3 of the physicians Manage Your Care With UH MyChart Copyright © 2025 University Hospitals Get health news and advice you need to live your best delivered right to your inbox every month: The Science of Health e-newsletter York Regional Police have released two photographs of a man wanted in connection with a home invasion in Aurora in March The photos were obtained from a security camera at a store in the area of Yonge Street and Murray Drive March 6 Police are looking for the public's help in identifying the suspect about six feet tall and weighing 175 to 180 lbs with two eye holes and a separate mouth hole Police were called to a house in the area of Murray Drive and Kennedy Street for a home invasion on Thursday, March 6 at about 11:20 a.m The female victim told police she answered the door after “someone was knocking aggressively.”  A man forced his way into the residence and attempted to restrain her tried to intervene and was violently assaulted without demanding valuables or stealing anything Police ask anyone with information to call 1-866-876-5423, ext. 6630, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. An anonymous tip can also be left online A group of states along the Canadian border may have an opportunity to see the northern lights on Friday with some radio blackouts expected through the weekend Some radio blackouts are also possible through the weekend The NOAA forecast auroral activity with a Kp index of four on a scale of nine suggesting the northern lights will be visible farther away from the poles and be “quite pleasing to look at” for observers in the right areas It’s likely the northern lights will be as visible through Sunday with a maximum Kp index of three forecast for Saturday and Sunday Some minor to strong radio blackouts are possible through the weekend as well as some high-frequency radio communications may be disrupted as there’s a chance for solar flares Upper Michigan and Maine have a low chance of seeing the northern lights Most of Alaska and northern Canada will have a higher likelihood of viewing the phenomenon The northern lights are best seen between 10 p.m high vantage point away from light pollution photography experts told National Geographic a wide-angle lens an F-stop or aperture of four or less and a focus set to the furthest possible setting are best to capture the northern lights disabling flash and lowering the shutter speed A peak for northern lights displays was reached in October 2024 as activity on the sun’s surface achieved a “solar maximum,” NASA and NOAA said This peak was reached months after NASA said the strongest geomagnetic storm in two decades impacted Earth bringing aurora borealis as far south as Texas and northern Florida Aurora borealis is the product of electrons from solar events—solar flares and coronal mass ejections—interacting with molecules of oxygen and nitrogen in Earth’s atmosphere These electrons become “excited” before releasing the swirling lights of the aurora A peak in activity on the sun’s surface will likely persist into early 2026 as the northern lights continue to be more visible to more people Thursday may be the last day people in the northern U.S suggesting the northern lights will move farther from the poles and be “quite pleasing to look at” in about eight states Thursday will likely be the last opportunity to see the northern lights this week as a Kp index of just over two is forecast for Friday and Saturday Strong solar flares are expected through Saturday meaning there may be some disruptions to high-frequency radio communications Alaska and northern Canada will have a chance to see the northern lights while a view line marking a minimal opportunity sweeps through southern Minnesota Upper Michigan and northern Wisconsin will also have a low likelihood of viewing the phenomenon NOAA recommends traveling to a north-facing high vantage point away from light pollution to see the northern lights which the agency said are best seen between 10 p.m Photography experts told National Geographic it’s best to use a wide-angle lens an F-stop or aperture of four or less and a focus set to the furthest possible setting to capture the northern lights lowering the shutter speed and disabling flash as activity on the sun’s surface achieved a “solar maximum.” This peak followed weeks of increased auroral activity including what NOAA said was the strongest geomagnetic storm to reach Earth in May 2024 an event that pulled the northern lights as far south as northern Florida and Texas A peak will likely persist into early 2026 Aurora borealis is created from the interaction of solar events like coronal mass ejections and solar flares with Earth’s atmosphere Electrons from these events intersect with molecules of oxygen and nitrogen before becoming “excited” and releasing the colorful NASDAQ| TSX: ACB Company's Long-Standing Investment in Operational Excellence Continues with Industry Leading Upgrades and Renaming the Facility to Aurora Alpine EDMONTON, AB, April 30, 2025 /CNW/ - Aurora Cannabis Inc. 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The former Whistler Medical Marijuana Company site was licensed in 2019 and was built on a legacy of producing award-winning cannabis The GACP certified facility enables Aurora to expand its global reach by exporting premium medical cannabis produced from the Aurora Alpine site internationally Aurora continues to advance the frontiers of operational excellence through the integration of cutting-edge cultivation technologies and proprietary genetics These advancements have not only increased manufacturing capabilities but have also set new industry standards for operational efficiency and cultivation precision These continuous improvements are what solidifies Aurora as a global leader that continues to shape the future of the cannabis industry Aurora's common shares trade on the NASDAQ and TSX under the symbol "ACB" For Media: Michelle Lefler | VP, Communications & PR | [email protected] For Investors: ICR, Inc. | [email protected] This news release includes statements containing certain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities law ("forward-looking statements") Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as "plan" or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur Forward-looking statements made in this news release include statements regarding the Company's improvements at its facility located in Pemberton and the ability for Aurora to expand its global reach by exporting premium medical cannabis produced from that facility internationally as well as statements regarding the Company's commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence The Company cautions that the list of risks uncertainties and other factors described in the AIF is not exhaustive and other factors could also adversely affect its results uncertainties and assumptions carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such information and expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements except as expressly required by applicable securities law.  About Aurora Aurora is a global leader in the cannabis industry serving both the medical and consumer markets dedicated to helping people improve their lives Do not sell or share my personal information: Solar Power World By | May 5 Commercial and industrial (C&I) and utility-scale PV projects often face several hurdles that slow down timelines and reduce return on investment (ROI) But data-driven solutions are transforming the industry by helping streamline processes Solar companies that adopt these digital tools can overcome bottlenecks like permitting delays and resource constraints ultimately staying competitive in a rapidly evolving market Read the full story on Aurora Solar’s website. 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The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of WTWH Media Privacy Policy | RSS We're working on a visual shortcode editor until then please follow these instructions Email us to support@plugin.builders for any problems Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill Conservative candidate Costas Menegakis raises his arm in victory surrounded by his campaign team at the Aurora Soccer Club Conservative Costas Menegakis beats Liberal Leah Taylor Roy  A late campaign stop by Liberal Leader Mark Carney wasn’t enough to stop Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill Conservative candidate Costas Menegakis from taking the riding in the April 28 federal election Unofficial results show that with 202 of 219 polls reporting the former Richmond Hill MP captured 30,605 of 58,309 votes Liberal incumbent Leah Taylor Roy came in second with 24,951 votes “We’re bringing a common sense voice back to Parliament to represent us,” Menegakis told dozens of thrilled supporters at the Aurora Soccer Club Carney made stops in several York Region communities the daughter of former Newmarket mayor Tom Taylor and brother of current Newmarket Mayor John Taylor only to see Menegakis come out on top in the end Taylor Roy was first elected in 2021 when she defeated then-Conservative MP Leona Alleslev Mengakis served as the Richmond Hill MP from 2011 to 2015 Igor Tvorogov was the People’s Party candidate has been a reporter for more than 30 years The Carleton University journalism graduate has spent the majority of her career covering issues affecting communities in York Region She was also a news reporter in Toronto for eight years The proud mom of a grown daughter and a goldendoodle now covers Newmarket as well as some breaking news and regional issues Germany’s POLARIS Spaceplanes is preparing to attempt a key milestone in its development of in-flight refuelling capabilities for its AURORA multipurpose spaceplane and hypersonic transport system AURORA is an uncrewed platform designed for hypersonic flight testing and with the addition of an expendable upper stage capable of deploying satellites into orbit the vehicle will be powered by four turbofan engines When conducting hypersonic testing or launching payloads into orbit AURORA’s two aerospike engines will be fired POLARIS is currently planning to begin operational flights of AURORA in 2028 POLARIS Spaceplanes announced that Germany’s Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) had backed the development of an in-flight refuelling capability This capability would extend AURORA’s operational range and boost its maximum payload capacity the company announced that it had received approval from the country’s Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport to begin a seven-month flight testing campaign over the Baltic Sea This testing included two small demonstrators developed as progressively larger testbeds for key technologies required by AURORA testing has included dozens of automated close-proximity formation flights POLARIS is now preparing for its first docking experiments The primary aim of the experimentation is to develop the technology that will enable the refuelling of AURORA’s kerosene tank explore the possibility of future refuelling with liquid oxygen and website in this browser for the next time I comment Help European Spaceflight continue to go after stories that are too often overlooked Aurora and most of York Region are awakening to a Liberal government but will be represented by a Conservative MP following last night's election Newmarket-Aurora Conservative Sandra Cobena won the riding the first time the riding has not gone with the winning party in five federal elections Much of York Region similarly voted Conservative, including Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill with Markham-Stouffville and Markham-Thornhill remaining red Newmarket Deputy Mayor Tom Vegh offered congratulations on social media the people are never wrong,” Vegh said “Congratulations to Sandra Cobena (Conservative) on her decisive win in Newmarket-Aurora I am looking forward to working with Sandra to make Newmarket and York Region even better.” Cobena won with more than 2,483 votes over Liberal contender Jennifer McLachlan Newmarket-Aurora’s voter turnout was slightly above the national average Elections Canada estimated a turnout of 67.4 per cent based on polls voting so far excluding electors who registered on election day 61,419 ballots have been counted with only one poll left to be counted which would be a turnout of about 69.6 per cent the national voter turnout was 62.6 per cent while the Newmarket-Aurora turnout was about 60.7 per cent Aurora Mayor Tom Mrakas also offered congratulations to Cobena and Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill Conservative winner Costas Menegakis who unseated incumbent Liberal Leah Taylor Roy “I am looking forward to working together with both for the betterment of Aurora!” Mrakas said on social media While the Conservatives made gains in York Region the Liberals are set to form a minority government with a projected 168 seats Newmarket-Aurora MPP Dawn Gallagher Murphy was at Cobena’s event on election night and also offered congratulations “I look forward to working with you as our representative in Ottawa,” Gallagher Murphy said “To all the candidates who put their name on the ballot - thank you for your participation in our democratic process.” Liberal Tim Hodgson won Markham Thornhill with 54.3 per cent of the vote over Conservative Lionel Loganathan Longtime Liberal MP Helena Jaczek won with 51.3 per cent of the vote in Markham-Stouffville — Sienna Betts just capped off one of the most dominant senior basketball seasons in Colorado history the Grandview High School star is heading west to UCLA — but don’t call it following in her sister’s footsteps I was actually going to go there first,” Betts said So the minute she [Lauren] entered the transfer portal I knew everyone was gonna say I followed her footsteps the younger sister of Bruins' standout Lauren Betts carved out her own identity on the court long before signing with UCLA Sienna leaves behind a legacy of winning at Grandview — and a message that she’s more than just someone’s little sister that was one of the biggest things I had to overcome growing up — eighth grade That was another reason I didn’t want to go to college with her.” and it doesn’t really affect me anymore,” Siennea said “Being the younger sister of such an amazing player — No 1 in the country — just made me want to be even better than her.” That mindset has helped fuel a remarkable high school career Sienna has become known for her leadership and ability to elevate everyone around her “I think I’m leaving a legacy that I’m just a winner,” Sienna said making everyone else want to win more than anything else.” she’ll head to Los Angeles to join a Bruins team fresh off its first-ever Final Four appearance she'll suit up alongside her sister — something she’s grown to embrace “It took me a while to get used to the idea of actually playing with her there but now I’ve looked at it in a more positive light,” Sienna said “I’m just excited to make some amazing memories and join that college basketball experience Hopefully leave some kind of legacy for that year we have together.” Sienna Betts isn’t following anyone anymore Denver7 is committed to making a difference in our community by standing up for what's right lending a helping hand and following through on promises Liberal leader Mark Carney was in the Sault today — one of four cities he is appearing in on the same day He started the day at Algoma Steel and then held a meet and greet at Aurora's Restaurant.  Several city councillors were in attendance Longtime NDP supporter Jeff Broadbent, who recently wrote a letter supporting Liberal incumbent Terry Sheehan It’s tough to sell solar to someone if you don’t know why they’re considering it Finding out a homeowner’s motivations for going solar — and addressing those motivations head on — is one of the most important steps to getting them from interested to customer we asked over 1,000 homeowners (1,039 to be exact) what their top 3 motivations were for going solar Read the full story on Aurora Solar’s website. former Washington Capitals player and Aurora Tigers owner Jim Thomson reached out to Alexander Ovechkin's agent asking if he could bring the NHL star a unique gift While attending a 50th anniversary Capitals alumni event Thomson presented Ovechkin with a made-in-Aurora custom chair The gift was warmly received by the current Capitals player Ovechkin had then asked his agent to ensure the chair would be there when he returned with his truck to pick it up here he was personally making plans to get it home The chairs were made by Aurora-based Best Seats in the House before expanding his business to include the manufacturing of custom chairs and ottomans incorporating hockey jerseys and leather jackets into the design Milne said the chairs have proved popular with local hockey stars including Auroran NHLers Mike Palmateer and Rob Thomas having them Thomson himself said he has several in his office and is looking to add another to his collection featuring an Aurora Tigers jersey The pair are also planning to bring another chair to Ovechkin to commemorate his breaking Wayne Gretzky’s long-standing NHL goals record earlier this month “We talked about breaking the record so we spent about 10 minutes just chatting about Gretzky who I played with in L.A.,” said Thomson “Then he was kind enough to sign me a game-used stick that I put beside my game-used Gretzky stick Despite having grown up in Edmonton and idolizing Gretzky and then going on to play alongside him for the Los Angeles Kings Thomson said he was happy to see Ovechkin break the Great One’s record so I got to watch him winning Stanley Cups in my hometown and playing with him,” he said “But Wayne always said this: ‘Records are meant to be broken.’ The fact that it was somebody from the team that I cheer for and drafted me (Ovechkin is) just a great ambassador for the game Aurora Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ:AUR - Get Free Report)'s share price rose 12.4% during trading on Friday after Canaccord Genuity Group raised their price target on the stock from $10.00 to $15.00 Canaccord Genuity Group currently has a buy rating on the stock Aurora Innovation traded as high as $7.72 and last traded at $7.74 Approximately 3,879,508 shares traded hands during trading a decline of 74% from the average daily volume of 14,689,248 shares Several other analysts have also commented on the stock Cantor Fitzgerald reissued an "overweight" rating and set a $10.00 target price on shares of Aurora Innovation in a research note on Thursday Evercore ISI upped their price objective on shares of Aurora Innovation from $5.00 to $6.00 and gave the stock an "in-line" rating in a report on Tuesday Needham & Company LLC initiated coverage on shares of Aurora Innovation in a report on Tuesday They issued a "buy" rating and a $10.00 target price on the stock Oppenheimer assumed coverage on shares of Aurora Innovation in a research report on Thursday They set an "outperform" rating and a $15.00 target price on the stock The Goldman Sachs Group raised Aurora Innovation from a "sell" rating to a "neutral" rating and raised their target price for the stock from $3.00 to $6.00 in a research report on Thursday Four analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and five have assigned a buy rating to the company's stock the company presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $10.25 Check Out Our Latest Research Report on Aurora Innovation A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company Barclays PLC grew its holdings in Aurora Innovation by 431.9% during the 3rd quarter Barclays PLC now owns 1,709,749 shares of the company's stock worth $10,122,000 after acquiring an additional 1,388,307 shares during the period Virtu Financial LLC bought a new stake in shares of Aurora Innovation during the 3rd quarter worth $337,000 raised its holdings in shares of Aurora Innovation by 40.1% in the 3rd quarter now owns 1,380,479 shares of the company's stock worth $8,172,000 after purchasing an additional 394,933 shares during the period bought a new stake in Aurora Innovation in the 4th quarter valued at about $164,000 lifted its stake in shares of Aurora Innovation by 7.4% during the 4th quarter now owns 172,129 shares of the company's stock valued at $1,084,000 after buying an additional 11,870 shares in the last quarter 44.71% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds The business's fifty day moving average price is $6.72 and its 200-day moving average price is $6.78 The stock has a market capitalization of $13.54 billion Aurora Innovation (NASDAQ:AUR - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday The company reported ($0.11) earnings per share for the quarter will post -0.49 earnings per share for the current fiscal year MarketBeat keeps track of Wall Street's top-rated and best performing research analysts and the stocks they recommend to their clients on a daily basis. 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While Aurora Innovation currently has a Moderate Buy rating among analysts top-rated analysts believe these five stocks are better buys View The Five Stocks Here Discover the top 7 AI stocks to invest in right now This exclusive report highlights the companies leading the AI revolution and shaping the future of technology in 2025 Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools Emanuel said the national-level race was consistent with pollsters but there was some surprise with Conservatives outperforming polling projections in York Region He said the Newmarket-Aurora riding has voted for the losing party before though this is the first time this has happened since 2006 “It’s not a true bellwether,” he said of the riding adding that the result “is the pulse of the people and what they’re feeling.” Emanuel said the Liberal minority government should be able to manage well for at least a year or two “I’m sure because it was so close I'm sure (Mark) Carney will be able to cobble together support What I’m looking forward to most is having this election behind us now We need to get a deal done with the United States.” Emanuel said that watching the speeches from the party leaders there was a positive sign that they could cooperate to address the threat posed but the U.S “The one thing that’s still very clear they’re all still very much aligned on making sure Canada is unified on getting a deal with the United States,” he said “I’m proud that the leader seems united on this Shakeel said she felt mixed about the results She said she is happy to see Carney remain prime minister “That shows that Canadians are choosing to not pick choosing not to follow the negative rhetoric,” she said But she said seeing York Region lose six seats to the Conservatives was tough She noted just three more seats could have got the Liberals a majority “That’s heartbreaking,” Shakeel said Shakeel said that they knew it would be a swing riding and a tough fight she has been working very hard within the riding for quite a while People wanted change and I understand that wasn’t resonating with people and it’s just really unfortunate,” Shakeel said adding that she hopes Cobena “will be an MP who will listen to all of us regardless of what side of the aisle we’re on.” The new government will need to address the economy and U.S President Donald) Trump throws our way will be a priority for the government,” she said “But I think we’re in a really good position to do that with Prime Minister Carney in place I’m very optimistic about how this is going to play out there will be a lot of coalition building,” she added “I think people realize the need to make sure our economy keeps growing and that things do stay stable and get better."  Baxter said he found the election results to be “totally adding that he feels Carney’s “about to destroy Canada I’m totally convinced of that.” Baxter said he was pleased to see Cobena win locally “She and her husband are two of the finest individuals I’ve ever met,” he said adding that many like-minded people are looking for something different “Most of my Conservative friends … absolutely wanted nothing to do with Carney.” While Baxter said he believes Carney should have taken more blame for issues with the Justin Trudeau government we would have won in a landslide,” Baxter said The new government needs to show its allegiance to Canada adding that he is concerned by Carney’s previous roles internationally as governor of the Bank of England and an envoy to the United Nations “I could not have anything to do with this man unless he repented and recanted what he’s done to the country in the last four years,” Baxter said “Not to mention the preceding five or six years.” Hanna said that while she was glad to see Carney win it was disappointing that local Liberal Jennifer McLachlan did not “I was a bit surprised,” Hanna said about the result that’s my personal opinion … I didn’t hear as much from (Cobena).” She added that Newmarket-Aurora “has always been a very toss-up riding She said she is OK with the Liberal government proceeding and she hopes they can focus on issues that matter to her “Just keep focusing on mental health and focus on getting more kids wanting to do apprenticeships,” she said adding there needs to be more advertising around government programs for apprenticeships.  Aurora's world-class research and development facility EDMONTON, AB, March 20, 2025 /CNW/ - Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NASDAQ: ACB) (TSX: ACB) is pleased to announce the Company's discovery of a novel source of genetic resistance against powdery mildew that provides strong protection against this pathogen in cannabis sativa The development of this proprietary genetic marker technology which is now in use in Aurora's breeding program is set to produce powdery mildew resistant cultivars that will be explored for commercial launch this year "This discovery offers a critical solution to a pressing challenge in the cannabis industry worldwide our state-of-the-art research and development facility we continuously search for ways to add value to our proprietary cannabis cultivars and this discovery will lead to new means of managing disease in cannabis production This success story underscores the impact of our investment in scientific excellence a commitment that sets Aurora apart from our competitors," says Lana Culley Vice President of Innovation and International Operations at Aurora In the peer reviewed research lead by Jose Celedon Principal Scientist of Breeding and Genetics at Aurora in collaboration with researchers at The University of British Columbia "breeding genetic resistance to economically important crop diseases is the most sustainable strategy for disease management and enhancing agricultural and horticultural productivity particularly where the application of synthetic pesticides is prohibited" (Seifi The discovery of PM2 will further the company's mission to enhance the biosecurity of production facilities As a global medical cannabis company enabled by science Aurora's dedication to scientific research and innovation has led to remarkable advancements These improvements have overall reduced costs and increased efficiency This cutting-edge genetic research and development differentiates Aurora from others in the industry as it aims to surpass traditional breeding limitations leading to advanced cultivation methods and new market opportunities worldwide This discovery has also been protected via international patent filings statements regarding the Company's discovery of a novel source of genetic resistance against powdery mildew and the anticipated benefits to the Company including the enhancement of the biosecurity of production facilities improvements in product quality and cultivation methods and the creation of new market opportunities worldwide as well as statements regarding the Company's ongoing dedication to "Mapping and characterization of a novel powdery mildew resistance locus (PM2) in Cannabis sativa L." bioRxiv (2025) For Media: Michelle Lefler, VP, Communications & PR, [email protected]; For Investors: ICR, Inc., [email protected] About Aurora Aurora is a global leader in the cannabis industry, serving both the medical and consumer markets. Headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Aurora is a pioneer in global cannabis, dedicated to helping people improve their lives. The Company's adult-use brand... A speedy stream of the solar wind could spark auroras overnight on Tuesday A stream of particles flowing out of an immense hole in the Sun's atmosphere is set to sweep past Earth potentially sparking a bright display of the Northern Lights According to forecasters at NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center energetic flow of solar particles known as a Coronal Hole High Speed Stream we may up to G2 (moderate) geomagnetic storm conditions overnight from Tuesday READ MORE: Geomagnetic storms: When should we look up and when should we worry? Space weather conditions have already reached G1 (minor) geomagnetic storm levels on Monday due to the effects of Earth crossing this blustery stream of the solar wind we could see G1 storm levels again during the afternoon on Tuesday This initial pulse of stormy conditions may be best timed for observers in Atlantic Canada to spot auroras just after sunset There might be a slight pause before a second round of auroras closer to midnight for eastern Canada or after sunset for western Canada DON'T MISS: Get to know the hidden gems across Canada Due to the shape of the aurora 'oval' around Earth any Northern Lights displays tend to stick to northern regions for the eastern half of Canada — Newfoundland It takes a geomagnetic storm of strength G3 or higher Observers across the western half of the country are much more lucky as auroras from a 'substorm' or even G1 storm can stretch across their skies G2 storms tend to produce displays of the Northern Lights that can be seen even across the border in the northern United States Having at least a reasonably clear view of the night sky is essential for getting the most out of a display of the Northern Lights The maps below shows the forecast cloud conditions across Canada for Tuesday night Central and northern Ontario appear to be the best places for clear skies during this event southeastern Manitoba and southern Alberta should have the clearest skies Tuesday night there is an immense hole in the Sun's atmosphere that is rotating past Earth and it represents an area of the Sun's surface where the magnetic fields have opened up a large gap this area of the Sun is cooler than its surrounding and appears darker than the hotter material around it as imaged in extreme ultraviolet by the GOES-16 geostationary weather satellite's SUVI instrument on April 21 shows an immense coronal hole in the southern hemisphere (dark region READ MORE: How do the Northern Lights shine? Here's the science behind auroras The Sun constantly loses charged particles into space which flow out through the solar system as the 'solar wind' is a much more energetic 'current' of particles which is sweeping through interplanetary space like the blade of a pinwheel around the Sun This is what space weather scientists call a Coronal Hole High Speed Stream (CH HSS) the CH HSS causes a spike in the number of high-energy solar particles flowing past our planet If the conditions in that stream are just right it will form magnetic connections with Earth's geomagnetic field opening up a fast-track for the particles in the stream to flow down into the planet's atmosphere The disturbance to Earth's geomagnetic field due to these connections is what we call a geomagnetic storm It's the solar particles interacting with atoms and molecules in the air that produce the light shows known as the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights (and their southern counterparts An idealized representation of Earth's geomagnetic field is shown here and drawn out into a long 'tail' on the anti-sunward side (right) White solar particles are trapped by the field which then funnel down to produced auroras When those particles encounter oxygen and nitrogen in the air they pass on their energy to those atoms and molecules The oxygen and nitrogen then release the excess energy as flashes of light — atomic oxygen emits red and molecular nitrogen emits blue — with different colours mixing together to produce shades of purple (Thumbnail image courtesy Chris and Wina Reid who captured this view of the Northern Lights from central Alberta on April 4 ShareSaveCommentInnovationScienceMajor Aurora Alert For 17 States Tonight As Northern Lights Head SouthByJamie Carter An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky.Follow AuthorApr 16 04:02am EDTShareSaveCommentThe aurora borealis from Grasslands National Park in Saskatchewan More PICS/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Update, April 16, 2025: Earth is experiencing a strong G3 level geomagnetic storm and Northern Lights are possible tonight “deep into mid latitudes,” according to Space.com As a result of a CME — a cloud of supercharged particles from the sun —arriving at Earth a geomagnetic storm rated between G1 and G3 could result A G3 geomagnetic storm is classified as “strong” and can lead to auroras appearing at lower latitudes That would mean auroras in Canada and northern-tier U.S states that could see the northern lights on Wednesday are Alaska with more northerly states having a much better chance of witnessing a display While a G3 geomagnetic storm was issued for Wednesday — due to the arrival of multiple coronal mass ejections that left the sun on April 13 — G1 geomagnetic storming conditions are likely to persist into Thursday A G1 geomagnetic storm is rated as minor in intensity and doesn't typically cause aurora in the U.S 2024 — the most powerful since 2003 — saw aurora as far south as Florida The Kp index — which provides a rough guide to the intensity of aurora displays — may reach 6 which will see the auroral oval stretch farther south the aurora can be “bright and active,” and it may be “possible to see the aurora from the northern edge of the United States.” NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center's aurora viewline prediction for Wednesday The Northern Lights sometimes occur when charged particles from the sun — carried on the solar wind — interact with Earth’s magnetic field creating luminous displays in the upper atmosphere as particles get excited unleashing eight M-class solar flares between Friday and Monday While solar flares themselves don’t directly cause auroras they often set the stage for them by stirring up solar storms these solar flares didn't come from sunspots — dark patches on the sun's surface indicating intense magnetic activity— but magnetic filaments detaching from the sun they still resulted in the two CMEs responsible for this week's aurora displays Monday - Friday 9am-12pm / 2pm-6pm GMT + 1 All financial news and data tailored to specific country editions Apartment buildings with a combined 948 units took another step toward approval as Aurora council endorsed a proposed zoning amendment at its April 8 committee of the whole meeting The amendment would allow four 12-storey multi-unit apartment buildings to be built at the corner of Wellington Street and Industrial Parkway is proposing the four buildings on a 2.68-acre plot at 180 Wellington St which previously housed Aurora Tire and Wheel and the Royal Wood Shop.  The majority of the 948 units would be one-bedroom The proposal came before council during a public planning meeting in October Councillor Wendy Gaertner had concerns about the density as well as the proposed reduction in amenity space and the number of visitor parking spaces if we put an extra 2,000 minimum residents in this area there’s going to be never-ending complaints to the councillors that are sitting at this table,” she said.  Other councillors were largely in favour of the development with Councillor Rachel Gilliland saying she thought it “was a perfect location” for it noting it falls within Aurora’s Major Transit Station Area which is intended for denser forms of development “You’re surrounded by a lot of great plusses I just feel like this is the right kind of development for this site," she said. "And I certainly don’t want to be standing in the way from holding up any development that’s going to end up putting shovels in the ground faster to allow that opportunity for residents to have a place to live in our town." Planning director Marco Ramunno said the town had received largely positive comments from residents at public information sessions The area around the Aurora GO Station on Wellington Street is set to be a major focus for densification in Aurora in the coming years, with several large developments at various stages of approval One green-lit project is a seven-storey, 193-unit apartment building on Centre Street which was approved by council in the summer The Ontario Land Tribunal approved zoning amendments for two other apartment building developments near the train station and 26-38 Berczy St. Council discussed giving the developers behind those projects rental housing incentives but ultimately against recommending the motion It will come to a future council meeting for a final vote and a search for two more suspects is underway in connection with a pair of "targeted" autobody shop arsons in Newmarket and Aurora in February York Regional Police has arrested three adults and two youths in connection with the incidents after executing four search warrants at residences in Toronto and recovering a loaded firearm with investigators stating that “three suspects had forced their way into an autobody shop and used an accelerant to start a fire." The Aurora incident took place on Sunday, Feb. 9 in the area of Edward Street and Metcalfe Street "Two suspects broke into an autobody shop and used an accelerant to start a fire," police said.  Police have since determined the two incidents are directly related and were likely targeted An arrest warrant has been issued for a man named Danish and police are asking for the public’s help in finding him He is wanted on one charge of arson causing damage to property and one charge of obstructing a peace officer Police are also asking for the public’s help in identifying one additional suspect Both outstanding suspects are encouraged to seek legal counsel and surrender themselves of Brampton is charged with arson causing damage to property x2 of Toronto is charged with arson causing damage to property break and enter with intent and disguise with intent of Toronto is charged with arson causing damage to property; break and enter commit disguise with intent and fail to comply with release order x2 of Toronto is charged with with arson causing damage to property; break and enter commit Police say at the time of the offence the 15-year-old and 13-year-old were on release orders for unrelated offences EDMONTON, AB, Feb. 5, 2025 /CNW/ - Aurora Cannabis Inc. (the "Company" or "Aurora") (NASDAQ: ACB) (TSX: ACB) a leading Canada-based global medical cannabis company today announced its financial and operational results for the third quarter fiscal 2025 "This quarter was record-breaking for Aurora driven by all-time highs in global medical net revenue1 along with our strong cash position and debt-free cannabis business underscore Aurora's leadership in the global cannabis industry as we continue to set ourselves apart from our peers," said Miguel Martin Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for Aurora Cannabis "Our strong top-line performance and record adjusted EBITDA1 were mostly fueled by contributions from our global medical cannabis business International net revenue1 grew 112% and accounted for 60% of global medical cannabis net revenue1 our plant propagation segment increased 22% driven by organic expansion and an enhanced product portfolio Our stated goals of continued strategic growth and long-term sustained profitability are unwavering and we are deeply appreciative of our team's efforts in helping us achieve these milestones," concluded Mr _________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 This press release includes certain non-GAAP financial measures See "Non-GAAP Measures" below for reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP financial measures 2 Aurora's only remaining debt is non-recourse debt of $57.9 million relating to Bevo Farms Ltd as detailed in the FY2025 Q3 Financial Statements comparisons are made between fiscal Q3 2025 and Q3 2024 results and are in Canadian dollars) Consolidated Revenue and Adjusted Gross Profit:Total net revenue1 was $88.2 million as compared to $64.4 million in the prior year period The 37% increase from the prior period was mainly due to 51% growth in our global medical cannabis business and 22% growth in our plant propagation business slightly offset by lower quarterly revenue in our consumer cannabis business Consolidated adjusted gross margin before fair value adjustments1 was 65% in Q3 2025 and 53% in the prior year quarter Adjusted gross profit before FV adjustments1 was $56.0 million in Q3 2025 vs $33.6 million in the prior year quarter Medical Cannabis:Medical cannabis net revenue1 was $68.1 million a 51% increase from the prior year quarter delivering 77% of Aurora's Q3 2025 consolidated net revenue1 and 90% of adjusted gross profit before fair value adjustments1 The increase in net revenue1 of $23.1 million was primarily due to higher sales to Australia as well as increased revenue in Canada to insurance covered and self-paying patients Adjusted gross margin before fair value adjustments1 on medical cannabis net revenue reached 74% for the three months ended December 31 The adjusted gross margins before fair value adjustments improved through sustainable cost reductions and improved efficiency in production operations Consumer Cannabis:Aurora's consumer cannabis net revenue1 was $9.9 million a 15% decrease compared to $11.6 million in the prior year quarter The decrease was due to our decision to prioritize the supply of our GMP manufactured products to our high margin global medical cannabis business rather than the consumer business Adjusted gross margin before fair value adjustments1 on consumer cannabis net revenue1 was 26% decreasing from 29% compared to the prior year quarter The decrease from the prior year comparative quarter is primarily due to product sales with lower margins relative to the same period in the prior year Plant Propagation:Plant propagation net revenue1 was wholly comprised of the Bevo business and contributed $8.9 million of net revenue1 a 22% increase compared to $7.3 million in the prior year quarter The increase was a result of organic growth and expanded product offerings Adjusted gross margin before fair value adjustments1 on plant propagation revenue was 40% for Q3 2025 and 28% for the prior year quarter The fluctuations in the plant propagation adjusted gross margin before fair value adjustments is due is due to higher margin ornamental plant sales in the third quarters Additionally, Bevo's greenhouses are producing at higher capacity.  General and Administrative ("SG&A"):Adjusted SG&A1 was $31.3 million in Q3 2025 which excludes $4.9 million of business transformation costs The increase compared to the three months ended December 31 2023 relates to higher freight and logistics costs notably from sales to Europe with the increase in sourcing from Canada and incremental costs following the acquisition of MedReleaf Australia Net Income (Loss):Net income from continuing operations for the three months ended December 31 2024 was $31.2 million compared to net loss of $17.1 million for the prior year period The increase in net income of $48.3 million compared to the three months ended December 31 2023 primarily relates to the improvement in gross profit of $54.0 million partially offset with a decrease in other income of $5.3 million The increase in gross profit includes an increase in unrealized gain on changes in fair value of biological assets of $42.4 million partially offset by an increase in changes in fair value of inventory and biological assets sold of $15.2 million Adjusted EBITDA: Adjusted EBITDA1 increased 316% to $23.1 million for the three months ended December 31 2024 compared to $5.5 million for the prior year quarter Subsequent Events:Concurrently with filing of the Q3 Financials the Company has filed a preliminary base shelf prospectus which together with a corresponding registration statement to be filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission will replace the Company's existing base shelf prospectus that is due to expire on May 27 2025 and will qualify the issuance of U.S.$250 million of common shares debt securities and/or units of the Company during the 25-month period that it remains effective Adjusted gross margin before FV adjustments on total net revenue (1b) Adjusted gross margin before FV adjustments on cannabis net revenue (1b) Adjusted gross margin before FV adjustments on medical cannabis net revenue (1b) Adjusted gross margin before FV adjustments on consumer cannabis net revenue (1b) Adjusted gross margin before FV adjustments on plant propagation net revenue (1b) Cannabis inventory and biological assets (2) These terms are defined in the "Cautionary Statement Regarding Certain Non-GAAP Performance Measures" section of this MD&A Refer to the following sections for reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures to the IFRS equivalent measure: Refer to the "Revenue" and "Cost of Sales and Gross Margin" section for a reconciliation of cannabis net revenue to the IFRS equivalent Refer to the "Adjusted Gross Margin" section for reconciliation to the IFRS equivalent Refer to the "Adjusted EBITDA" section for reconciliation to the IFRS equivalent Refer to the "Operating Expenses" section for reconciliation to the IFRS equivalent Refer to the "Liquidity and Capital Resources" section for a reconciliation to the IFRS equivalent.   "Working capital" is defined as Current Assets less Current Liabilities as reported on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Financial Position Represents total biological assets and inventory consumables and plant propagation biological assets Certain previously reported amounts have been adjusted to exclude the results of discontinued operations and adjusted for non-material prior period adjustments (refer to Note 2 in the condensed consolidated interim financial statements) to discuss these results. Miguel Martin Chief Executive Officer, and Simona King A question and answer session will follow management's presentation.  Click Here statements regarding the Company's Q3 FY2025 results statements under the heading "Fiscal Q4 2025 Expectations" including as related to revenue growth and adjusted gross margins revenue and gross profit in the plant propagation segment and expectations for positive adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow statements regarding the Company's continued commitment to strategic growth the filing of the Shelf Prospectus and availability of funds as well as statements regarding the Company's conference call to discuss results except as expressly required by applicable securities law adjusted gross profit before FV adjustments and adjusted gross margin before FV adjustments are Non-GAAP Measures and can be reconciled with revenue the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures International medical cannabis net revenue Net revenue is a Non-GAAP Measure and is defined in the "Cautionary Statement Regarding Certain Non-GAAP Performance Measures" section of this MD&A Refer to the "Cost of Sales and Gross Margin" section of this MD&A for a reconciliation to IFRS equivalent Certain previously reported amounts have been adjusted to exclude the results related to discontinued operations Adjusted EBITDA is a Non-GAAP Measure and can be reconciled with net income (loss) the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure Net income (loss) from continuing operations Inventory and biological assets fair value and impairment adjustments Business transformation related charges (1) Business transformation related charges includes costs related to closed facilities costs associated with the repurposing of Sky and Sun severance and retention costs in connection with the business transformation plan and costs associated with the retention of certain medical aggregators Some prior period amounts have been adjusted for changes in presentation Out-of-period adjustments reflect adjustments to net loss for the financial impact of transactions recorded in the current period that relate to prior periods Non-recurring items includes one-time excise tax refunds inventory count adjustments resulting from facility shutdowns and inter-site transfers litigation and non-recurring project costs Adjusted EBITDA is a Non-GAAP Measure and is not a recognized Refer to "Cautionary Statement Regarding Certain Non-GAAP Performance Measures" section of the MD&A Prior period comparatives were adjusted to include the adjustments for markets under development business transformation costs and non-recurring charges related to non-core bulk cannabis wholesale to be comparable to the current period presentation Adjusted SG&A is a Non-GAAP Measure and can be reconciled with sales and marketing and general and administrative expenses Adjusted SG&A is a Non-GAAP Measure and is not a recognized Refer to the "Cautionary Statement Regarding Certain Non-GAAP Performance Measures" section of this MD&A The table below outlines free cash flow for the periods ended: Cash provided by (used in) operating activities from continuing operations before changes in non-cash working capital Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities from continuing operations Maintenance capital expenditures are comprised of costs to sustain facilities machinery and equipment in working order to support operations and excludes discretionary investments for revenue growth Free cash flow is a Non-GAAP Measure and is not a recognized Working capital is a Non-GAAP Measure and can be reconciled with total current assets and total current liabilities (1) Working capital for the three months ended December 31 Refer to discussion under "Liquidity and Capital Resources" section of the MD&A For Media: Michelle Lefler, VP, Communications & PR, [email protected]; For Investors: ICR, Inc., Investor Relations, [email protected] Some local voters expressed disappointment that the only all-candidates event in their riding featured only one candidate Newmarket-Aurora Liberal Jennifer McLachlan sat alone at the candidates table on stage for a forum hosted by a grassroots group of organizers at the Newmarket Legion April 15 Conservative candidate Sandra Cobena and NDP Anna Gollen were not in attendance More than 50 people attended to watch as McLachlan fielded questions on topics both provided prior to the event and impromptu from the audience.  said the evening became more of a discussion of the Liberal platform without other candidates present.  “I'm not feeling good about the Conservative candidate not showing up,” he said but critically … This is the only way to find solutions ... A grassroots group of predominantly Christians organized the event Organizer and moderator Jeremy Paulus said invitations went out after Elections Canada confirmed the candidate list April 9 Cobena had declined the invitation by saying she had a scheduling conflict He said he was unable to reach Gollen but did get a response from a party press secretary who declined on Gollen’s behalf due to a conflict He said he sent both candidates questions and offered to read their answers during the debate but did not receive a reply from either as of 3 p.m Paulus said organizers wanted to hold the event before advance voting begins this Friday and to not conflict with leaders’ debates happening this week “We felt in the community that it’s best everyone has the right to hear from local candidates' perspectives,” he said “I know and recognize this was put on pretty quickly McLachlan said she wished her colleagues had attended “I do think it’s very important for each one of us to give our positions,” she said “I appreciate you staying and listening to little ol’ me here.” Multiple attendees expressed disappointment with only one candidate being in attendance “I wanted to hear all the candidates … I just want to meet them hear what they’re talking about,” Heather Clucas said “It was disappointing because I want to hear all three.” Doug Hoskin said events like this are supposed to be a way to better know candidates “It’s different than seeing a canned video or a written statement I have the feeling that I can get to know them a tiny bit,” he said.  said it is a chance to see what a person would do at the local riding level versus the bigger picture from leaders on TV “I find it somewhat amazing that the other two people did not bother to show up,” he said “I didn’t get to hear what they had to say Diane Stevens said she wished that local candidates’ events were more standard and funded by a body like Elections Canada “You can gather the character of the people running more easily when you’re able to watch facial expressions and when some of the questions are spontaneous and have to be answered right on the spot,” she said “It’s disappointing … I would have enjoyed seeing all the candidates and I respect the people who organized this as well seeing something missing and stepping into it Joe Piech said absenteeism at all-candidates events has become typical for Conservative candidates Newmarket-Aurora Conservative MPP Dawn Gallagher Murphy has not attended an all-candidates event in the last two elections “How can democracy survive if these people don’t want to debate?” he said.  states may be able to catch the northern lights Saturday night according to the latest National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast The northern lights may be visible in a handful of states Saturday night NOAA projected Saturday night’s northern lights would have a Kp index of 3 a measure of the aurora’s strength on a scale of 0 to 9 indicating “brighter” lights that may be “quite pleasing to look at” from the right vantage point which typically increase the strength of the northern lights forecast A similar northern lights forecast is expected for Sunday night with about 7 states likely to be able to see an aurora Most of Alaska is within the projected view line for the northern lights States with the next best shot at seeing the lights include North Dakota and Minnesota though other states that fall within the “view line”—the point at which the likelihood of seeing the aurora is lowest—include Idaho The aurora is most active and visible between 10 p.m The best way to view the lights is by avoiding light pollution traveling as far south as possible and finding a high vantage point the camera app’s night mode can help make the lights more visible Other tactics that can help produce a better image include using an aperture value of 4.0 or lower and adding details to the image by capturing trees the strongest of the sun’s current cycle so far producing a strong northern lights forecast NASA scientists said they expect strong aurora activity to continue throughout this year before declining in the latter part of the decade