68 m. ago Report highlights Indigenous discrimination following incident at B.C. Canadian Tire

Dr. Les Jacobs told Global News it's "a daily, everyday experience, that they are in consumer interactions, whether they're shopping, whether they're going into a bank."

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78 m. ago B.C. disability benefit policies questioned after couple faces huge rent hike

Amelia Cooper and her husband, Aaron Busch, contacted Global News when they received less than a month's notice that their rent would increase from $1,345 to $2,265.

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3 h. ago SVP Worldwide Announces Global Launch of Three New PFAFF® Sewing Machines: creative expression™ 750, quilt expression™ 725, and expression™ 715

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — SVP Worldwide, the parent company of PFAFF®, SINGER®, and HUSQVARNA® VIKING® sewing brands, today announced the highly anticipated global launch of three new PFAFF sewing machines: the creative expression 750, quilt expression 725, and expression 715. These machines combine precision engineering, cutting-edge technology, and the timeless craftsmanship PFAFF is known for. The […]

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5 h. ago Tech stocks drive S&P/TSX composite lower, U.S. markets flat amid hot macro data

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index finished lower on Thursday, weighed down by losses in the technology sector, while U.S. markets were mostly flat as markets digested U.S. wholesale inflation data. Michael Greenberg, portfolio manager for Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions, said much of the market movements came from the recently released macroeconomic data out of […]

Economics

5 h. ago RYAM Leadership to Highlight Growth Strategy at August Investor Conference and Roadshow

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (NYSE: RYAM) (the “Company”), the global leader in High Purity Cellulose, today announced that President and Chief Executive Officer De Lyle Bloomquist and Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President Finance Marcus Moeltner will engage with investors at two events later this month — the 16th Annual Midwest […]

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5 h. ago Toronto's new Ontario Line subway just took a huge step toward completion

While progress on Toronto's Eglinton Crosstown LRT has been very much one step forward, two steps backward as of late, work on the Ontario Line subway is going forth full steam ahead, with the provincial government announcing another pivotal moment in the route's construction on Thursday.In preparation for massive tunnelling efforts northward, crews have now broken ground on the second tunnel launch shaft near the fututre Gerrard Station, which is where advanced tunnel boring machines (TBMs) — which are presently nameless, but that the public is invited to help come up with epithets for — will start a journey up towards Line 6's northern terminus.The shaft will eventually be the point where trains will switch from the route's below-ground to (controversially) above-ground segments.This step comes after work on the line's first tunnel launch shaft began at Exhibition Station last year.Met...

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5 h. ago Profound Medical Announces Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results

TORONTO, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Profound Medical Corp. (NASDAQ:PROF; TSX:PRN) (“Profound” or the “Company”), a commercial-stage medical device company that develops and markets customizable, AI-powered, incision-free therapies for the ablation of diseased tissue, today reported unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. Unless specified otherwise, all amounts in this […]

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6 h. ago Rimini Street Awarded U.S. GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) for Oracle, SAP and VMware Support and Security Services

United States federal, state, local and tribal government can now procure Rimini Street’s ultra-responsive support and advanced security services directly from the U.S. GSA Schedule and immediately achieve up to 90% savings on total software support costs and securely extend the lifespan of software releases LAS VEGAS — Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), a global […]

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6 h. ago Axius Water® Expands Nutrient Removal Capabilities with the Acquisition of S&N Airoflo, Inc.

POCASSET, Mass. — Axius Water (“Axius”), a leading provider of nutrient management solutions for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities, announced today that it has acquired S&N Airoflo, Inc., a leading supplier of surface aeration systems, based in Greenwood, MS. This acquisition enables Axius to further expand its nutrient removal solutions for water and wastewater, […]

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8 h. ago Conservatives plan national campaign against federal electric vehicle mandates

OTTAWA — Pierre Poilievre is planning to swap his fight against the carbon tax this fall for a new battle against what he’s calling the “Carney tax.” The Conservative leader says his party will launch a national campaign to call on the Liberals to scrap their electric vehicle mandate. The policy requires 20 per cent […]

Society

8 h. ago Poilievre says EV sales mandate will add ‘Carney tax’ to gas vehicles

The Conservative leader says his party will launch a national campaign to call on the Liberals to scrap their electric vehicle mandate.

Transport

8 h. ago C2R2 and Mohawk College Launch National Green Building Skills Initiative with Federal Support

New federal investment of $11.3 million to train 5,400 learners for low-carbon careers across Canada HAMILTON, ON, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery (C2R2) is proud to announce a new nationwide green building skills training initiative, Advancing Access and Skills Training for Green Buildings and Retrofits, supported by […]

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9 h. ago Netradyne Strengthens Leadership Team with New CFO and COO Appointments

Appointments reflect Netradyne’s strong growth trajectory and global expansion SAN DIEGO — Netradyne, a global leader in AI-driven road and fleet safety solutions, today announced the appointment of Smita Sanadhya as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Tom Schmitt as Chief Operating Officer (COO). These two key leadership appointments come at a pivotal time of growth […]

Politics

10 h. ago DeSantis plans second immigration detention facility in north Florida

The new facility is expected to hold 1,300 immigration detention beds, though that capacity could be expanded to 2,000

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11 h. ago Cyber A.I. Group Announces the Appointment of NASA Astronaut Charles J. Camarda as Strategic Innovation Advisor

Veteran Astronaut and Aerospace Innovator to Advance CyberAI’s Cutting-Edge AI and Cybersecurity Initiatives MIAMI and NEW YORK and LONDON, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cyber A.I. Group, Inc. (“CyberAI” or the “Company”), an emerging growth Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and IT services company engaged in the development of next-generation market disruptive AI-driven Cybersecurity technology, announced […]

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11 h. ago CPP Investments earned one per cent in first quarter, net assets totalled $731.7B

TORONTO — The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board says it earned a net return of one per cent for its first quarter. CPP Investments chief executive John Graham says shifting trade dynamics and broader geopolitical uncertainty fuelled renewed volatility in global markets during the quarter. “Through these events, the fund remained resilient, supported by our […]

Economics

11 h. ago Sherweb Announces Sale of Pulsar360 to ClearlyIP in Strategic Move to Enhance Focus and Customer Value

MONTRÉAL — Sherweb, a global leader of cloud distribution, today announced the sale of Pulsar360 to ClearlyIP, a recognized leader in VoIP and cloud communications. The transaction reflects a strategic alignment of both companies’ strengths and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional service to the clients they serve. This move enables Sherweb to sharpen its […]

Economics

12 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 CPP Investments earned 1 per cent in first quarter, net assets totalled $731.7B

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board says it earned a net return of 1.0 per cent for its first quarter. CPP Investments chief executive John Graham says shifting trade dynamics and broader geopolitical uncertainty fuelled renewed volatility in global markets during the quarter. The fund noted that while markets declined early in the period, public […]

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12 h. ago Zayo to Initiate Amend and Extend Transaction to Strengthen Financial Position, Accelerate Growth and Invest in Network Expansion

Enters Into Transaction Support Agreement with Existing Creditors That Extends Maturities, Providing Financial Flexibility to Advance Strategic Plans DENVER — Zayo, a leading communications infrastructure provider, today announced it has entered into a transaction support agreement (“TSA”), dated as of July 22, 2025, with creditors holding collectively over 95% of outstanding Term Loans, Secured Notes, […]

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