64 minutes ago Abaxx Announces Closing of C$2.1 Million First Tranche of Strategic Financing

/NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES/ TORONTO, Nov. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Abaxx Technologies Inc. (CBOE CA:ABXX) (“Abaxx” or the “Company”), a financial software and market infrastructure company, majority shareholder of Abaxx Singapore Pte Ltd., the owner of Abaxx Commodity Exchange and Clearinghouse (individually, “Abaxx […]

Economics

72 minutes ago Safety board calls for changes two years after Nova Scotia fisherman’s death at sea

An investigation into how the Canadian Coast Guard responded to a vessel in distress raises questions about why one fisherman died after a towing operation went awry. 

Events

75 minutes ago L&G Achieves Record Year in US PRT Business and Completes Largest Canadian Deal to Date

Legal & General has completed $2.2 billion of US PRT business in the year to date, representing its largest year ever, and CAD $0.7 billion in Canada, including its largest Canadian deal at CAD $0.5 billion. Legal & General continues to grow its international footprint and has now written more than $12 billion in the […]

Economics

1 hour ago Taylor Swift is coming to Vancouver: Here's a guide for Swifties in the city

Local businesses are stepping up to meet expected demands with pre- and after-parties, and a lot of opportunities to make friendship bracelets.

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1 hour ago Can private security guards make arrests? Here’s what you need to know

Canadian law allows for any Canadian to make a citizen’s arrest — though the government recommends people call police instead of taking action themself.

Events

2 hours ago Jasper mayor speaks at Alberta's inaugural first responder mental health conference

Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland delivered the opening keynote speech at the inaugural Alberta First Responders’ Mental Health Conference, offering insights gained during the Jasper wildfire about the need for improved mental health support for first responders. “I agreed to accept this invitation to speak to you this morning primarily to have an opportunity to stand […]

Culture

3 hours ago Ottawa not aware of evidence linking Modi to criminal activity in Canada

A senior official says the Canadian government is not aware of any evidence linking Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to alleged criminal activity in Canada.

Events

3 hours ago FIRST READING: House of Commons to mark two months of doing absolutely nothing

Parliamentary business has been relentlessly filibustered over Trudeau's refusal to hand over 'green slush fund' documents

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4 hours ago Consumers, businesses may give up on Canada Post ‘all together,’ says CFIB

President Dan Kelly talks about the strike's impact on small operations, especially during the critical Christmas period

Economics

6 hours ago India’s Adani Group shares show some recovery despite uncertainty over US bribery and fraud charges

NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian tycoon and one of Asia’s richest men, Gautam Adani, may be facing his biggest challenge yet with an indictment by U.S. prosecutors for alleged fraud and bribery. But it was unclear just how far the implications will affect his businesses and own future — as well as the Indian economy […]

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