43 m. ago ZenaTech’s ZenaDrone Launches the IQ Nano Indoor Drone for US Defense Applications and Initiates Green and Blue UAS Certifications

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), a technology company specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, today announces the launch of the ZenaDrone’s IQ Nano, a compact autonomous indoor drone, for US Department […]

Events

60 m. ago Carney to hold talks with Modi, Zelenskyy as G7 summit enters final day

Prime Minister Mark Carney will hold bilateral talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the final day of the G7 summit.

Politics

88 m. ago Letters June 17, 2025: ‘Carney could have, and should have, kept Trump out.’

Just the truth I have a suggestion for a headline: Prime Minister Mark Carney grants President Trump permission to enter Canada by waving Canada’s restrictions for convicted felons to enter the country. Maybe big bold lettering covering half a page. Larry Dean Baker (It’s a little wordy. We like your thinking though.) Own the blame, […]

Transport

89 m. ago Chile Set to Hold Key Rate, Hint at Future Cuts: Decision Guide

Chile’s central bank will likely hold its key interest rate steady Tuesday, while signaling plans to resume monetary easing as global headwinds crimp growth and local inflation slows toward target.

Other

98 m. ago Edgewater Wireless Launches New Website and Corporate Presentation Strengthening Brand Positioning and Customer Engagement

OTTAWA, Ontario — Edgewater Wireless Systems Inc. (TSXV: YFI) (OTC: KPIFF), the industry leader in Wi-Fi Spectrum Slicing technology, is pleased to announce the launch of its new corporate website: The refreshed site marks a significant leap forward in Edgewater’s digital presence, providing a clearer, stronger representation of the company’s value proposition and momentum […]

Economics

2 h. ago Jamie Sarkonak: Mark Carney is demanding power to suspend all federal laws. What will he use it for?

Federal fast-tracking bill would allow cabinet to exempt favoured companies from any federal law, opening a massive door to corruption

Transport

3 h. ago ECB Amends Bank Capital Reviews to Reflect Extreme Weather Risks

The European Central Bank is embedding climate risk into regular reviews of how well banks can absorb losses, marking a new chapter in its supervisory approach.

Economics

3 h. ago AXL Launches Venture Studio with $15M to Build 50 AI Companies, Fuelling Canada’s Global Leadership in AI Research

TORONTO — Today, AXL, a new Canadian venture studio transforming world-class AI research into high-growth companies, has launched with a plan to build 50 AI-powered companies over the next five years to fuel Canada’s research-to-commercialization pipeline. This is enabled by an oversubscribed first closing of its venture fund of $15 million CAD. With this, AXL […]

Economics

4 h. ago China’s Oil Demand Will Peak Earlier Than Expected, IEA Says

China’s oil demand will stop growing earlier than expected, reinforcing the outlook for a global peak and prolonged supply surplus this decade, the International Energy Agency said.

Other

4 h. ago Feds partner with Canadian firm to accelerate AI use in public service

Prime Minister Mark Carney said the federal government has signed memorandums of understanding with Cohere and the United Kingdom.

Economics

5 h. ago BOJ to Slow Bond Market Withdrawal After Standing Pat on Rates

The Bank of Japan stood pat on its interest rate and unveiled a plan to step back from the bond market at a slower pace from next year, in a sign of caution following heightened market volatility.

Economics

7 h. ago India’s Energy Index Struggles at Key Level With Rising Oil Prices

Before the trading day starts we bring you a digest of the key news and events that are likely to move markets. Today we look at:

Economics

8 h. ago Amazfit Expands Active 2 Lineup with the New Active 2 Square — All the Same Features, Now in a Sleek Square Design

MILPITAS, Calif. — Amazfit, a leading global smart wearable brand owned by Zepp Health (NYSE: ZEPP), a health technology company, today announced the launch of the square version of the Amazfit Active 2, a new addition to its fitness smartwatch line that offers the same powerful features and premium experience as the recently launched round […]

Other

11 h. ago B.C. students searching for summer job face toughest market ‘in years’

The B.C. Business Council says that over the past year, youth unemployment rate has climbed from 10.5 per cent to 16.6 per cent, which is the largest increase of any province.

Other

11 h. ago Terra Metals Inc. Appoints Lord Dr. Tariq Abbasi to Board of Directors and Mark Donohue as Chief Operating Officer, Signaling Strategic Global Expansion

CHARLOTTE, N.C. and LUSAKA, Zambia , June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Terra Metals Inc., a Delaware-registered company focused on critical minerals development, today announced the appointment of Lord Dr. Tariq Abbasi, MBE, DL, FRSA, to its Board of Directors and Mr. Mark Donohue as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). These senior appointments come […]

Events

12 h. ago Bob Rennie donates $22.8 million in art to the National Gallery of Canada: 'We want the works to be shown'

The Vancouver real estate marketer and his family have donated 61 works to the Ottawa gallery, valued at $22.8 million

Economics

13 h. ago Future of Sport in Canada Commission opens public survey ahead of summit

The Future of Sport in Canada Commission launched its public survey Monday to gather opinions on safe sport and improving the sport system ahead of its fall summit. Among the first questions posed: Have you witnessed or experienced maltreatment in sport, and how big of a problem do you think maltreatment is in organized sport […]

Sport

13 h. ago Oil Jumps, US Futures Drop on Trump Tehran Warning: Markets Wrap

Global markets received a jolt in early Asia hours after President Donald Trump called for the evacuation of Tehran, in comments that contrasted with earlier optimism that Israel’s war against Iran wouldn’t escalate into a wider conflict.

Other

13 h. ago Oil Rises, US Futures Drop on Trump Tehran Warning: Markets Wrap

Global markets received a jolt in early Asia hours after President Donald Trump called for the evacuation of Tehran, in comments that contrasted with earlier optimism that Israel’s war against Iran wouldn’t escalate into a wider conflict.

Other

13 h. ago Varcoe: 'Important thread of hope': Trump stands by tariffs but Canada seeks trade deal within 30 days

Canada and the U.S. administration still have vastly different views on the role of tariffs and global trade

Economics