4 h. ago Canada recognizing Palestinian statehood right now would be a ‘grave mistake’: Israel

'Rather than advancing peace, it would legitimize violence and severely undermine international efforts to restore stability and security in the region,' says the embassy of Israel to Canada

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35 h. ago Envoy says Canada is coming closer to recognizing Palestinian statehood

OTTAWA — The Palestinian ambassador to Canada says she feels Ottawa is on the brink of officially recognizing statehood for her people, as she also takes note of tougher language from Canada on Israel’s actions in Gaza. “Accountability means everything to the Palestinian people. That’s all we are looking for,” said Mona Abuamara, who is […]

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51 h. ago FINLAYSON: Carney government should recognize that private sector drives Canada’s economy

At the halfway point of what’s shaping up to be a turbulent 2025, how is Canada’s economy faring?     By any measure, the past six months have been a bumpy ride. The Canadian economy lost momentum over much of last year, with economic growth cooling, job creation slowing and the unemployment rate creeping higher. Then, as […]

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1 week ago iA Financial Group Named One of Canada’s Best 50 Corporate Citizens for a Second Year

QUEBEC CITY — For the second year in a row, iA Financial Group (TSX: iAG) has been ranked as one of Canada’s 50 Best Corporate Citizens in Canada by Corporate Knights. This ranking recognizes the company’s contributions and long-standing efforts in promoting sustainability, as well as health and wellbeing. Corporate Knights’ ranking of the world’s […]

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2 w. ago Alectra Inc. recognized by Corporate Knights as one of Canada’s Best 50 Corporate Citizens for 2025

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alectra Inc. is ranked among Canada’s Best 50 Corporate Citizens for 2025 by Corporate Knights, marking its seventh consecutive year on the list. Alectra placed second among transmission and distribution utilities and 11th overall in the annual ranking. The Best 50 Corporate Citizens list evaluates companies across […]

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2 w. ago HGreg Receives the Canadian Business Excellence Award for the Third Year in a Row

MONTRÉAL — HGreg has been named recipient of the Canadian Business Excellence Award in the Private Sector for the third year in a row. Awarded by Excellence Canada, this prize recognizes the best practices in customer service, employee mobilization and innovation in the workplace among Canadian businesses. “This acknowledgment greatly affirms our company’s vision and […]

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3 w. ago Jagmeet Singh and Drake's tense new beef has fans bewildered

With all of the economic and other stresses facing Canadians right now, it's no wonder that so many are turning to an unexpected altercation between arguably our most famous celebrity and a once-popular politician for a little levity and entertainment this week.Even if Drake has had a bit of a fall from grace amid his ongoing feud with fellow rapper Kendrick Lamar, he still stands as one of the most recognized exports from Toronto and Canada as a whole, serving as a walking advertisement for his hometown as he makes regular references to the city in his music.So, Lamar stopping in the 6ix on his latest tour while the two are so at odds could be seen as a bit of a slap in the face — and, Drake seems to think that the same can be said for anyone who attended one of his Compton-born adversary's shows, which took place at the Rogers Centre this past Thursday, June 12 and Friday, June 13.Among those atten...

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3 w. ago Newfoundland and Labrador Police Officers Presented with MADD Canada’s Team Nick Coates Awards for Outstanding Road Safety Efforts

ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland and Labrador, June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Police officers across Newfoundland and Labrador will be recognized at MADD Canada’s seventh annual Team Nick Coates Awards ceremony for their outstanding efforts to remove impaired drivers from the province’s roadways, waterways, and trails. This year, 17 police officers will be awarded: 10 from […]

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last month Media Advisory: MADD Canada’s Team Nick Coates Awards Recognize Newfoundland and Labrador Police Officers for Keeping Roads Safe

ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland and Labrador, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Police officers in Newfoundland and Labrador will be recognized at the 2025 MADD Canada’s Team Nick Coates Awards ceremony for going above and beyond to remove impaired drivers from the province’s roads, waterways and trails. This year, 16 police officers will be presented with […]

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last month IKEA Canada changes up rewards program and you could earn free meatballs

IKEA Canada shoppers are about to get more bang for their buck.The Swedish furniture giant announced on Tuesday that it has revamped its IKEA Family rewards program.When the IKEA loyalty program first launched in Canada in 2012, it offered benefits like discounts, member-only workshops and events, and free regular coffee or tea in the Swedish Restaurant.Now, in addition to those perks, members can collect points, symbolized by the iconic Allen key, whenever they shop at the store. The points can be redeemed for a variety of valuable rewards, including product discounts, delivery and assembly services, and even free food in the Swedish Restaurant."With over 5.8 million members in Canada, these are our most engaged and loyal customers," said De’ana Torresan, customer engagement and loyalty manager at IKEA Canada. "We want to enhance their shopping journey by recognizing and rewarding them every time they interact and shop with us."If you want to take adv...

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