6 h. ago Canada's oldest annual fair is in Ontario but it's not the CNE

Friday marks the kickoff of this year's Canadian National Exhibition (CNE), thought of as the biggest, best and most legendary festival in all of Canada.While the annual 18-day event replete with classic midway rides, nostalgic carnival games and more ostentatious snacks than you could ever imagine does boast a long, rich history at a whopping 146 years old, it is not actually the oldest of its kind in the country.That title belongs to a far lesser-known fair well outside Toronto in historic Williamstown, Ontario.Just under four hours' drive from the big city, this quaint little town of less than 500 people is the sort of place one might simply pass by on the way to somewhere else.But, it is home to a handful of sites well worthy of visiting, especially for history buffs — including the eponymous grounds where the Williamstown Fair takes place each August.Founded all the way back in 1808 and brought to its current location i...

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8 h. ago Trump to Hold Off Hiking China Tariffs Over Russia Oil Purchases

US President Donald Trump said he will hold off on raising tariffs on Chinese goods over the country’s purchases of Russian oil, citing progress he said was made with Vladimir Putin toward ending the war in Ukraine.

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13 h. ago Duke Energy seeks to merge Carolina utilities, projecting more than $1B in customer savings

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Duke Energy Corp. says its move to combine electric utility subsidiaries in North and South Carolina into one entity could save customers more than $1 billion over a decade. The Charlotte-based utility said it formally asked federal and state regulators on Thursday for permission to join together Duke Energy Carolinas and […]

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14 h. ago Court ruling has no impact on Alberta Prosperity Project, according to CEO Mitch Sylvestre

"It actually gives us more time to prepare for the actual referendum itself," said APP CEO Mitch Sylvestre.

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14 h. ago Court ruling has no effect on Alberta Prosperity Project, according to CEO Mitch Sylvestre

"It actually gives us more time to prepare for the actual referendum itself," said APP CEO Mitch Sylvestre.

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16 h. ago Proposed class action filed against Amazon for breaching privacy of Alexa users

Lawsuit from Charney Lawyers alleges Alexa products have collected more personal data from Canadian users than Amazon has disclosed

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16 h. ago Solar Shares Rise as Trump Hit to Tax Credits Softer Than Feared

Clean energy stocks soared after the Trump administration released new guidance on eligibility requirements for tax credits that weren’t as punitive as the industry had feared.

Economics

16 h. ago AGCO orders immediate suspension of North Bay’s Max Multi Mart’s lottery and alcohol licences in response to human trafficking charges

TORONTO, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued an immediate Order of Suspension of the lottery retail registration and alcohol sales licence for Max Multi Mart, located at 610 Lakeshore Drive in North Bay, Ontario. This action follows criminal charges laid against Hiteshkumar Patel, the owner […]

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17 h. ago Dubai chocolate bars recall expands to B.C. over salmonella concerns

If anyone has any of the affected products that are being recalled, they are asked to dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase.

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17 h. ago Ontario man swindled out of hundreds by Calgary Stampede rodeo ticket scalpers

He believed the tickets were purchased through the official Stampede website, but later discovered they were purchased on the resale market

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17 h. ago Alberta Indigenous loan agency pushes back against report it would help finance joint bid for MEG Energy

Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corp. says it's not in 'the business of participating in mergers and acquisitions'

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17 h. ago Texas Blames ESG Efforts in Probe of Xcel Over 2024 Wildfires

The Texas attorney general is investigating utility Xcel Energy Inc. and its contractor for two wildfires that devastated the state last year, saying the companies may have prioritized environmental and diversity goals over maintenance and safety.

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18 h. ago CUPE: 88% of Canadians support Air Canada flight attendants, new poll confirms

TORONTO — New polling conducted by Abacus Data confirms that nearly 9-in-10 Canadians support Air Canada flight attendants’ fight for fair pay – and they want the federal government to back off and let them negotiate it freely and fairly. 88% per cent of Canadians believe flight attendants should be paid for all work-related duties […]

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19 h. ago Tesla continues to lose customers in Canada. Can it ever bounce back?

Industry insiders say Elon Musk could be in 'a no-win' situation in terms of redeeming the brand

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19 h. ago African Rainbow Minerals Limited to Acquire Shares of Surge Copper Corp.

TORONTO, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — African Rainbow Minerals Limited (JSE: ARI) (A2X: ARI) (“ARM”) announces that it has signed a subscription agreement agreeing to purchase 25,781,715 common shares (“Common Shares”) of Surge Copper Corp. (“Surge”) at a price of C$0.175 per Common Share for total consideration of approximately C$4,511,800.13 (the “Subscription Agreement”) pursuant […]

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20 h. ago For the 4th Time, HotelPlanner Makes the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest

Three-Year Revenue Growth of 351% WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Inc. revealed today that HotelPlanner ranks 1245 in the list of the top 5000 fastest-growing private companies. The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment — the independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Microsoft, […]

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21 h. ago Statistics Canada accidentally publishes manufacturing data early

Not the first time the data agency has made such an error

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22 h. ago 'Spirit and energy': Edmonton marathon back and ready to host best long distance runners

"We will have Canada's best distance athletes in the men's and women's fields"

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23 h. ago Indonesia Budget 2026: Consumer, Energy Stocks Emerge as Winners

Indonesia’s consumer and mining firms are set to benefit from the country’s 3.79 quadrillion rupiah ($234 billion) spending plan next year as President Prabowo Subianto aims to accelerate growth in Southeast Asia’s largest economy.

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24 h. ago T1 Energy and Corning Deal Accelerates ‘Made in America’ Solar Momentum

Landmark supply agreement catalyzes scalable, cost-competitive U.S. solar supply chain, supporting thousands of jobs and advancing energy security AUSTIN, Texas and CORNING, N.Y., Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — T1 Energy Inc. (NYSE: TE) (“T1,” “T1 Energy,” or the “Company”) and Corning Incorporated (“Corning,” NYSE: GLW) today announced a strategic commercial agreement that boosts the […]

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