14 m. ago CIRA’s Internet Performance Test turns 10 with new features and insights on Canada’s digital divide

Nearly 1.7 million tests and counting for a data-driven look at Canada’s internet evolution OTTAWA, Ontario, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CIRA is proud to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of its Internet Performance Test (IPT), marking a significant milestone in the journey towards building a more equitable and accessible internet across Canada. Since the first […]

Technology

14 m. ago New GlobeScan Report Shows Fairtrade’s Growing Influence with Canadian Consumers Amidst Shifting Ethical Expectations

Awareness, trust, and willingness to pay more for Fairtrade products remain strong amid inflation and market uncertainty Ottawa, ON, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A new independent study from GlobeScan reveals that Fairtrade is making steady gains in Canadian consumer awareness, trust, and purchasing loyalty, reinforcing its position as one of the most credible […]

Economics

46 m. ago Globalstar and Technosylva Support Global Wildfire Response and Firefighter Safety With Satellite

DUBLIN — Globalstar (NASDAQ: GSAT), a next-generation telecommunications infrastructure and technology provider, announces the continued global expansion of its collaboration with Technosylva, the leading provider of wildfire and extreme weather modeling and risk management. Technosylva’s integrated fire behavior modeling and incident management platforms are used by fire agencies across North America, Latin America, and Europe. […]

Events

2 h. ago Kobo Resources Intersects 21.5 m at 1.14 g/t Au and 20.0 m at 1.41 g/t Au at the Jagger Zone and Files FY 2025 Financial Results

All reported holes intersected gold mineralization, reinforcing continuity and improving structural understanding at the Jagger Zone Results support the Company’s systematic exploration and targeting approach for further resource definition at Kossou QUEBEC CITY — Kobo Resources Inc. (“Kobo” or the “Company“) (TSX.V: KRI) is pleased to announce additional diamond drill results from the ongoing exploration […]

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3 h. ago OCEU/CUPE 1750 Demands Urgent Meeting with Ministers Piccini and Mulroney as WSIB Strike Enters Second Month

TORONTO — As the strike at the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) enters its second month, the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750) is calling on the Ford government to stop interfering in negotiations and immediately meet with union leadership to help end the labour disruption. “This government is trying to use WSIB as […]

Politics

4 h. ago John Robson: Carney offers weak words while Trump takes care of business

Flapping our arms and calling for de-escalation when the Jewish state is taking desperate action to avoid being nuked isn’t just ineffective — it’s wicked

Economics

4 h. ago LTIMindtree Launches ‘BlueVerse’ — An AI Ecosystem that will Define the Enterprise of the Future

WARREN, N.J. & MUMBAI, India — LTIMindtree [NSE: LTIM, BSE: 540005], a global technology consulting and digital solutions company, has announced the launch of a new business unit and suite of AI services and solutions: BlueVerse. Designed as a complete AI ecosystem, it helps enterprises accelerate their AI concept-to-value journey. This ecosystem is a universe […]

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6 h. ago Affordability challenges still plague renters despite falling prices: report

TORONTO — A new report suggests Canadian renters continue to face affordability challenges even as asking rent prices have fallen this year, while those considering the leap to home ownership are taking a wait-and-see approach. Royal LePage’s 2025 Canadian renters report, which includes results from a survey conducted by Burson, found 37 per cent of […]

Economics

12 h. ago CUPE 2073 and OCEU/CUPE 1750 to Rally Outside MPP Chris Scott’s Office

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ontario — On Thursday, June 19, striking workers from Canadian Hearing Services (CUPE 2073) and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (OCEU/CUPE 1750) will join forces with the Sault Ste. Marie and District Labour Council for a solidarity rally outside MPP Chris Scott’s office at 154 Great Northern Road in Sault Ste. […]

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12 h. ago OCEU/CUPE 1750 President to Join Pickering Picket Line as WSIB Strike Hits One

PICKERING, Ontario — As the historic strike by Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) workers reaches the one-month mark, Harry Goslin, President of the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750), will join the picket line in Pickering tomorrow, June 19 at 10:00 a.m., in a show of solidarity with members demanding a fair contract, mental […]

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14 h. ago Alberta releases its pension survey results, 63% opposed to leaving CPP

Alberta's finance ministry provided the results to Postmedia this week after a 21-month wait and the involvement of the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner

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16 h. ago LILLEY: Carney’s team putting up roadblocks to trade deal with U.S.

Supply management bill, Digital Services Tax angering Americans across political spectrum

Transport

17 h. ago Calls mount for pause on Canada’s digital services tax targeting tech giants

OTTAWA — Ottawa is under pressure to pause digital services tax legislation that directs large tech companies to make a big retroactive payment by June 30. Canadian and U.S. business groups, organizations representing U.S. tech giants and members of U.S. Congress have all signed letters calling for the tax to be eliminated or paused. The […]

Economics

17 h. ago La Fed maintient ses taux, accroissant la frustration de Trump

Le président américain a insulté le président de la Fed, Jerome Powell, répétant qu’il n’y a « pas d’inflation ».

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17 h. ago TILT Holdings Reports Results of 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

PHOENIX, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TILT Holdings Inc. (“TILT” or the “Company”) (Cboe CA: TILT) (OTCPK: TLLTF), a global provider of cannabis business solutions that include inhalation technologies, cultivation, manufacturing, processing, brand development and retail, today announces the results of the 2025 annual general meeting of shareholders of TILT (the “Shareholders”) held virtually on Tuesday, June […]

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17 h. ago Former elementary school principal in B.C. disciplined for spanking a student

Pehgee Agnes Boholst Aranas spanked a Grade 1 student and falsely claimed that the child's parents had agreed to the punishment.

Society

18 h. ago Report: 60% of Canadians say perception of women’s sport has improved over 3 years

TORONTO — New data on the explosive growth of women’s sport in Canada underscores its rising popularity, but also reveals that its structural supports still lag behind. Jessica Doherty, vice-president of strategy and growth at Torque Strategies, presented findings from a new national survey on Wednesday morning at the espnW Summit Canada at Toronto’s Evergreen […]

Sport

19 h. ago Few Canadians support Canada Post privatization, but open to sweeping changes: survey

More than 70 per cent of Canadians said they would reduce mail delivery to three days a week

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20 h. ago Canada issues urgent travel advisory for Mexico suggesting 'high degree of caution'

The Government of Canada has issued a travel advisory for Mexico, urging caution for travellers heading south.On June 18, Canada updated its travel advisory for Mexico, warning Canadians of the risk level, which remains at yellow. Travellers are being warned of the dangers of Hurricane Erick, a rapidly intensifying tropical storm. Canadians are also urged to avoid non-essential travel to the southwestern coast from Bahías de Huatulco to Tecpan de Galeana."Hurricane Erick is expected to make landfall as a hurricane between Bahías de Huatulco and Tecpan de Galeana on June 19, 2025," reads the statement. "The storm is likely to bring excessive rainfall and violent winds."Update: Tropical Storm #Erick is expected to make landfall as a hurricane on the southwest coast of #Mexico. Check back often in case or updates as the storm moves: https://t.co/YFPUfQlIpk https://t.co/OWSi4ernde— Travel.gc.ca (@TravelGoC) June 18, 2025The Canadian government war...

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21 h. ago Poll finds almost 80% of U.S. employers cautious about hiring

A new survey by MyPerfectResume shows employers down south are pulling back amid economic uncertainty and shifting the way they evaluate resumes. The 2025 Hiring Outlook Report shows 79% of employers say they’ve grown more cautious about hiring, 63% are maintaining or reducing hiring levels, 46% are maintaining current levels, only 23% are expanding teams, […]

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