3 h. ago Beyond books: The varied, and perhaps unexpected, free offerings at the library

Janelle Powell and her husband went to their local library branch for an electric saw and grabbed a pasta maker while they were at it. The Markham, Ont., couple were contemplating buying the power tool for a one-off home reno project, but didn’t think they would use it again. So to the library they went. […]

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5 h. ago Woman stands by donating daughter’s pony to Denmark zoo to be fed to lions

A woman has no regrets about answering a call from a Denmark zoo that is asking for donations of small pets to serve as food for its predators. The Aalborg Zoo wrote its social media accounts on July 31 that “if you have a healthy animal that needs to be given away for various reasons, […]

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6 h. ago International: 30 bestselling books of the week for August 9

Compiled by Bookmanager using weekly sales statistics from over 250 Canadian independent book stores.

Society

6 h. ago Air Canada, flight attendants offer competing narratives ahead of strike deadline

A demonstration by more than a dozen members of the union representing Air Canada’s flight attendants prompted the airline to shut down a press conference on Thursday as tensions between the two sides continue to mount ahead of a weekend work stoppage. Dozens of flights were expected to be cancelled by the end of Thursday […]

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9 h. ago New Ontario hotel offers stylish stay inside Canada’s oldest flatiron building 

Historic property blends heritage charm with Scottish flair in tourist village Elora

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11 h. ago Andersen Consulting Expands Risk Management Capabilities Through Nisos

SAN FRANCISCO — Andersen Consulting strengthens its capabilities through a Collaboration Agreement with Nisos, a U.S.-based human risk management firm that delivers intelligence-led solutions to identify and mitigate emerging threats targeting people, operations, and organizational integrity. Founded in 2015, Nisos specializes in human risk management, offering a suite of services that includes insider threat intelligence, […]

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12 h. ago ZenaTech Signs Offer to Acquire a Flight School Enabling Complex BVLOS Missions and Potential Drone as a Service (DaaS) US Government and Military Contracts

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), a business technology solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drones, Drone as a Service (DaaS), Enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, today announces that it has signed an offer to acquire a Florida-based FAA (Federal Aviation […]

Society

12 h. ago Edmonton author Premee Mohamed featured in anthology based on Stephen King classic

The Stand, the post-apocalyptic universe where good and evil clash, will soon get an entry for Alberta. A new short-story anthology based on the popular Stephen King book is coming later this month, and one story is set near Edmonton. The End of the World as We Know It, out Aug. 19, features local author […]

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13 h. ago Gold Reserve Provides Update on Briefing on Objections in CITGO Sale Process

PEMBROKE, Bermuda — Gold Reserve Ltd. (TSX.V: GRZ) (BSX: GRZ.BH) (OTCQX: GDRZF) (“Gold Reserve” or the “Company”) announces that, pursuant to the schedule set by the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware (the “Court”), various parties filed reply briefs in respect of the objections to the Special Master’s Final Recommendation that Gold Reserve’s […]

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14 h. ago Kelly McParland: Alaska summit offers no hope for Ukraine compromise

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hasn't even been invited. Expect nothing but drift from this summit

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20 h. ago Air Canada gears up to cancel flights ahead of potential strike

Canadians with Air Canada flights booked this week may want to consider alternative travel options ahead of the looming strike.The airline has issued a 72-hour lockout notice to the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) after it said it intends to begin a strike as early as Saturday, Aug. 16. The union represents 10,000 flight attendants at Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge, which carry approximately 130,000 customers a day who could be affected by a labour disruption."To provide customers certainty, Air Canada will begin a phased wind-down of most of its operations to be completed over the next three days," reads the Wednesday announcement. "The airline has also sought government-directed arbitration to resolve the situation."The Air Canada Component of CUPE issued its 72-hour strike notice on Wednesday, claiming that the carrier "refused to recognize that flight attendants should be paid for all their time on the job.""For t...

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20 h. ago De la loyauté au désenchantement total: François Legault se fera dire ses quatre vérités dans un caucus spécial réunissant ses députés

Le PM constatera que l’humeur des caquistes varie de la loyauté au désenchantement total quand il réunira ses députés ce jeudi.

Transport

23 h. ago Twins owners opt to halt sale of team, adding investors instead

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins are no longer for sale, executive chair Joe Pohlad announced Wednesday on behalf of his family. After exploring a variety of options since publicizing the sale 10 months ago, the Pohlad family will remain the principal owner of the club and add new investors instead. Carl Pohlad, a banking magnate […]

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23 h. ago Tour Championship now offers richest prize in golf with $40M purse

OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Tour Championship now has the richest individual prize fund in golf with the PGA Tour making the FedEx Cup payoff count as official money for the first time. The total purse is $40 million, with $10 million to the winner. Since the FedEx Cup began in 2007, the bonus pool […]

Economics

25 h. ago Wacky offerings at this year’s CNE sure to pique appetites of curious foodies

Psssssttt!  Do you know where somebody can get a Maki Sushi Corn Dog, a Kreamchi Korean Dumpling, deep fried frozen watermelon — and wash it down with buttered Root Beer? Well, of course, all will be on offer starting this Friday, as the Princes’ Gates swing wide open to usher in the 146th edition of […]

Events

25 h. ago LEEF Brands Announces Upsize of Offering and Filing of Amended Offering Document

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LEEF Brands, Inc. (CSE: LEEF, OTC: LEEEF) (“LEEF” or the “Company”), a premier California and New York cannabis operator, is pleased to announce that it has filed an amended offering document related to its previously announced private placement offering (the “Offering”) of units of the Company […]

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26 h. ago Canada Post to meet CUPW on Friday after workers rejected ‘best and final’ contract offer

CUPW president said the union has been urging Canada Post to come back to the bargaining table

Society

28 h. ago Brookfield Corporation Announces Pricing of $650 Million Notes Due 2036

BROOKFIELD, NEWS, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brookfield Corporation (“Brookfield”) (NYSE: BN, TSX: BN) today announced the pricing of a public offering of $650 million principal amount of senior notes due 2036 (the “notes”), which will bear interest at a rate of 5.330% per annum. The offering is expected to close on August 20, […]

Economics

30 h. ago Canada Post, union to restart contract talks as company warns of ‘crisis’

The national mail carrier said it has asked the Canadian Union of Postal Workers to present a response to its 'best and final offers' that the union rejected nearly two weeks ago.

Economics

30 h. ago Twins owners opt to halt the sale and keep the club in the family, adding new investors instead

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins are no longer for sale, executive chair Joe Pohlad announced Wednesday on behalf of his family. After exploring a variety of options since publicizing the sale 10 months ago, the Pohlad family will remain the principal owner of the club and add new investors instead. Carl Pohlad, a banking […]

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