31 h. ago YMCA expands child care and day camps to support Central and Northern Alberta families during teachers’ strike

Charity organization steps up to help parents and ignite the potential of children and youth across Central and Northern Alberta EDMONTON, Alberta and FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta and GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alberta and RED DEER, Alberta, Oct. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As teachers across Alberta begin strike action, YMCA of Northern Alberta has expanded its programs to […]

Transport

37 h. ago Alberta teachers' strike: Thousands rally in Calgary | Charity to continue providing lunches for kids | Jyoti Gondek supports teachers

Continuing coverage of the Alberta teachers' strike

Society

5 d. ago BTCC Exchange Crosses 10 Million Users: Head of Operations Alex Hung on Building for the Long Term

A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this link. VILNIUS, Lithuania, Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BTCC, one of the world’s longest-serving cryptocurrency exchanges, has surpassed 10 million users globally. At TOKEN2049 Singapore, Alex Hung, Head of Operations at BTCC, discussed the milestone and outlined the exchange’s strategic vision for […]

Economics

6 d. ago Avalanche Treasury Co. Announces $675 Million+ Business Combination with Mountain Lake Acquisition Corp. with Goal to Build $1 Billion+ Ecosystem Treasury

Exclusive relationship with Avalanche Foundation, beginning with $200 million discounted token sale at announcement $675 million+ transaction, including approximately $460 million in treasury assets following equity private placement financing, assuming no MLAC redemptions 0.77x mNAV entry point delivering 23% discount to investors NEW YORK — Avalanche Treasury Co. (AVAT), an ecosystem-aligned digital asset treasury company […]

Economics

6 d. ago As FIFA ticket sales finally arrive, so do the World Cup scammers

The rise of AI means an expected explosion of bots and scammers preying on World Cup ticket hopefuls.

Sport

6 d. ago Tether to Distribute Coins on Conservative Video Platform Rumble

Tether Holdings SA will lean on conservative video streaming platform Rumble Inc. to help distribute tokens as it seeks to conquer an increasingly competitive US crypto market.

Other

8 d. ago Man dies after collapsing at Winnipeg charity boxing event, investigation underway

WINNIPEG — A man has died after suffering what appears to have been a medical emergency during a charity boxing match in Winnipeg. Boxing Canada, the governing body of Olympic-style boxing, says Robert Boyko, a man in his 50s who was in his first-ever competition, collapsed during the third and final round. The group’s executive […]

Economics

8 d. ago Streamex Corp. to Participate in the Clear Street Disruptive Technology Conference on November 19

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Streamex Corp. (“Streamex” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: STEX), a leader in institutional-grade tokenization of real-world assets, today announced the executive management team, will participate in one-to-one meetings at the Clear Street Disruptive Technology Conference at The Four Seasons Resort in Palm Beach, Florida, taking place November 19-20, […]

Culture

8 d. ago One Small Step for PayOS; One Giant Leap for Agentic Commerce; PayOS Performs Live Agentic Token Transaction in Partnership with Mastercard

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PayOS, an agentic payments and value added services platform company, today announced the successful completion of a landmark agentic payment transaction using a Mastercard Agentic Token. This historic transaction was executed leveraging Mastercard Agent Pay, which builds upon proven tokenization capabilities that today power global commerce solutions […]

Culture

1 week ago NextGen Digital Platforms Inc. Purchases 444 TAO Tokens and Stakes with Top

Vancouver, B.C., Sept. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NextGen Digital Platforms Inc. (CSE:NXT) (OTCQB:NXTDF) (FSE:Z12) (“NextGen” or the “Company”) a digital asset and fintech platform bridging traditional capital markets with Web3 infrastructure, is pleased to announce that it has purchased 444 TAO tokens, the native digital asset of the Bittensor network, for a total consideration […]

Other

1 week ago Aragon’s Oakwoods development in Esquimalt pays homage to vintage vibes with fresh design

Residential project brings new direction to historic landmark

Sport

1 week ago Toronto’s Support The Blazer campaign is showing that small acts can have a massive impact

Small acts of kindness can go a long way, especially in today's world.And Spark Charity Foundation lives by that statement. Launched in September of 2024, the organization supports and empowers less fortunate individuals and fellow charities by organizing fundraising events.Support the Blazer is one of Spark Charity Foundation's campaigns, and everyone can get involved.What it's all aboutSupport the Blazer is an annual, community-driven initiative that inspires generosity. This year, the campaign is focused on connection — bringing people together, uniting participants across the GTA and beyond, and highlighting the meaningful relationships that grow when we give back.The campaign is led by Spark Charity Foundation's President Nick Regina, who wears a blazer for 30 consecutive days. Now in its fourth year, Nick is calling on community members to join him.Nick Regina at the Support the Blazer 2025 Launch Party.Participants, collectively known as T...

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1 week ago Toronto theatre and art space on the verge of eviction by landlord

A Toronto-based charitable theatre company is facing eviction from its valuable downtown space, leaving independent artists scrambling to find affordable alternatives. Founded in 2012 by Emily Dix, Matthew McGrath, and Thomas Beattie, Bygone Theatre is a registered charity with a mandate to produce theatre written or set in the early to mid-20th century. In August 2023, the company moved into its first space, called The Bridge, located on the fourth floor of 379 Adelaide St. W. The 7,500-square-foot space is now home to five indie productions, two high school co-ops, private studios for five artists, office space for two companies in residence, and an immersive theatre training program. The Bridge also offers the lowest rehearsal rates in the city at $10 per hour for indie artists who don't have access to operational funding, grant funding, or rehearsal spaces. During their 12th season, Bygone Theatre launched a new initiative aimed at supporting new the...

Culture

1 week ago More than 880,000 phone numbers linked to government accounts stolen in data breach

If a victim fell for the scam and tried to login to the spoof website, they would be handing over their credentials to criminals

Politics

1 week ago Northern Manitoba seniors targeted in ‘grandparent scam,’ RCMP say

Manitoba RCMP say they're investigating after a 'grandparent scam' surfaced in the province's north, with four reports from older adults in the Flin Flon area.

Other

2 w. ago As some nations face destruction, UN listens to Trump decry climate ‘scam’

After Trump called climate change "the greatest con job ever perpetrated on the world" and made other false statements, here's a look at the science behind them and the reaction.

Society

2 w. ago London Fire Department issues alert about phone donation scam

The London Fire Department is warning residents about phone scammers posing as firefighters and requesting monetary donations. In a statement Tuesday, officials said callers have been impersonating the department and asking for money – something the fire service would never do. “If you receive a call like this, hang up immediately. Never share personal information […]

Events

2 w. ago Captain defends U.S. Ryder Cup player payments as charity boost

Charities to receive funds have not been designated publicly by the players

Other

2 w. ago Alberta RCMP deem death of amateur fighter not suspicious, conclude investigation

EDMONTON — The criminal investigation into the death of an amateur fighter following a mixed martial arts charity event near Edmonton last year has ended. Alberta RCMP said Monday they have deemed the death of Trokon Dousuah not suspicious. Dousuah died at the age of 33 on Nov. 25 of injuries sustained two days earlier […]

Economics

2 w. ago Ontario man accused of fraudulently collecting $2.5M from victims in investment scam

Police say an Oshawa, Ont., man is facing charges after allegedly collecting more than $2.5 million in an investment scam. 

Economics