52 h. ago Oleksiak withdraws from swimming worlds citing whereabouts case with World Aquatics

Canada’s Penny Oleksiak has withdrawn from the upcoming world aquatics championships due to a whereabouts issue under anti-doping rules, she announced on social media Friday. The 25-year-old Toronto native, Canada’s most decorated female Olympian, said the matter “does not involve any banned substance” and added, “I am and always have been a clean athlete and […]

Economics

57 h. ago Natural Resources Canada announces over $21.5 million for Alberta carbon capture, storage projects

Ten million is going to the Bow Valley Carbon Cochrane Limited Partnership, a collaboration between Inter Pipeline Ltd. and Entropy Inc.

Economics

4 d. ago Mercer further improves Sustainalytics ESG Risk Rating, ranking in the top 15% globally

NEW YORK, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mercer International Inc. (“Mercer” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: MERC), a global forest products company with operations in Germany, the U.S., and Canada, announces that it has received an updated ESG Risk Rating of 16.8 from Sustainalytics. This updated score reflects continued improvement from its 2024 rating of […]

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4 d. ago Sinner, Alcaraz headline entry list for National Bank Open in Toronto

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz highlight a strong entry list at this summer’s National Bank Open men’s tournament in Toronto. The world No. 1 and No. 2 will hit the court at Sobeys Stadium for the ATP Masters 1000 event from July 27 to Aug. 7, Tennis Canada announced Wednesday. The annual Canadian tennis tournament […]

Society

4 d. ago Motel 6 Canada Lights Up The Stage With Country Thunder Music Festival Partnership

Toronto, ON, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Motel 6 Canada has announced its partnership with Country Thunder Saskatchewan (July 10-13, 2025) and Country Thunder Alberta (August 15-17, 2025) as the Official Hotel Partner for both festivals. This collaboration marks Motel 6 Canada’s inaugural venture into music festival partnerships, establishing a significant presence at two […]

Culture

4 d. ago Ottawa must pass a law revoking digital service tax before it can issue refunds: CRA

OTTAWA — Companies that paid the now-defunct digital services tax will have to wait for Ottawa to pass new legislation before they can get their refund, the Canada Revenue Agency has confirmed. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced late Sunday that Canada was dropping the tax on global tech giants in a bid to restart trade […]

Economics

4 d. ago Axis Insurance Expands Operations with the Joining of JT Insurance

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Axis Insurance Managers Inc. (Axis Insurance) is pleased to announce that J.T. Insurance Services (Canada), Inc. has officially joined the firm. Established in 1969, JT Insurance has built a strong reputation for its expertise in real estate, construction, and serving high-net-worth clients. Their expertise in these key sectors strengthens Axis Insurance’s […]

Economics

6 d. ago London researcher, Sarnia harmonica player named to Order of Canada

A London researcher who focuses on poverty and homelessness and a celebrated harmonica player and composer from Sarnia are among 83 people appointed Monday to the Order of Canada. Gov. Gen. Mary Simon announced the appointments of Cheryl Forchuk and Mike Stevens for their contributions to the nation. “Forchuk is an esteemed nurse scientist at […]

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6 d. ago Canada Royal Milk donates formula to Daily Bread Food Bank to support over 200 food programs across Toronto

KINGSTON, Ontario, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canada Royal Milk today announced the donation of 2,500 cans of Niuriss toddler formula to Daily Bread Food Bank, a non-profit organization that distributes fresh and shelf-stable food to over 200 food programs across Toronto. Since launching its Niuriss brand of infant and toddler formula, Canada Royal […]

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8 d. ago Lorne Gunter: Protectionist Canadian regulations drive up consumer costs, lower productivity

This week, Canada’s largest grocery retailer, Loblaws, announced it would eliminate property restrictions in its leases with landlords. “Wow, Lorne,” you say. “Thanks for that fascinating glimpse into the scintillating world of commercial real estate.” Actually, the move could mean more competition in the grocery business and lower prices for shoppers. Loblaws includes property restrictions […]

Economics

9 d. ago CIRI Names Four Distinguished Investor Relations Professionals as Fellows

TORONTO, June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Canadian Investor Relations Institute (CIRI), Canada’s national association representing investor relations professionals, announced the 2025 CIRI Fellows. 2025 CIRI Fellows Carol HansellSenior Partner, Hansell LLP &Principal, Hansell McLaughlin Advisory Edward MillerDirector, Investor RelationsQ4 Inc. Ashley Nuell, CPIRVice President, Investor Relations Westport Fuel Systems Inc. Anne Plasterer, CPIRInvestor […]

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9 d. ago CIRI Announces the 2025 Recipient for the Award for Excellence in Investor Relations

TORONTO, June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Canadian Investor Relations Institute (CIRI), Canada’s national association representing investor relations professionals, is pleased to announce that Jennifer McCaughey, F.CIRI, has been chosen as the 37th recipient of the Award for Excellence in Investor Relations. Jennifer was honoured at CIRI’s 38th Annual Investor Relations Conference in Niagara-on-the-Lake, […]

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9 d. ago Jesse Kline: Carney can’t fix the military by meeting NATO’s 5% target alone

We desperately need to beef up our Armed Forces, but let's not start spending large sums of money just to meet an arbitrary target

Events

1 week ago Biocon Biologics Receives Health Canada Approval for Yesafili™ (aflibercept); First Global Launch Scheduled for July 2025

TORONTO, Ontario, Canada and BENGALURU, Karnataka, India, June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Biocon Biologics Ltd. (BBL), a fully integrated global biosimilars company and subsidiary of Biocon Ltd. (BSE code: 532523, NSE: BIOCON), is pleased to announce that Health Canada has granted a Notice of Compliance (NOC) for Yesafili™ (aflibercept), a biosimilar to Eylea® (aflibercept) […]

Science

1 week ago BlackRock® Canada Announces Risk Rating Changes, Annual Management Fee Reductions and Commencement of Securities Lending Transactions

TORONTO, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited (“BlackRock Canada”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (“BlackRock”) (NYSE:BLK) today announced updates to the investment risk ratings of certain iShares exchange-traded funds (“iShares ETFs”), a reduction to the annual management fees of certain iShares ETFs, and the commencement of securities lending […]

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1 week ago Canada just made it harder for international students to get work permits

Canada has made another change to work permit eligibility for international students.Starting Thursday, June 26, international students in Canada in non-degree programs for 178 fields of study will no longer be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).According to an announcement by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), these fields of study were cut because they are no longer linked to jobs in long-term labour shortages.While several were slashed, the federal government added 119 new fields of study in key sectors, including healthcare, social services, education, and trades.This update has resulted in 920 fields of study eligible for a PGWP.You can check if your area of study is still eligible in Canada on the post-grad work permit site.Students who applied for a study permit before June 25, 2025, will still be eligible for a PGWP if their field of study was on the list when they applied for their permit, regardless of whether it has since been removed.Las...

Society

1 week ago Parliamentary budget officer urges Carney to show numbers as spending rises

Canada’s budget watchdog urged Prime Minister Mark Carney to release an update on the federal government’s finances soon or risk eroding the government’s credibility with investors. Carney is promising to spend billions on infrastructure, military equipment, housing and transportation — part of his ambitious agenda to boost the potential of the Canadian economy. Those plans, […]

Events

1 week ago Sports store announces it will close 5 of its Ontario retail locations

Another retailer is set to shut its doors in Canada, as French sports brand Decathlon announced the closure of five of its Ontario stores. The sports store announced on its website that it would be closing its locations in Brampton, Burlington, Markham, Scarborough and Vaughan.The move comes in an attempt to evolve the brand's "retail strategy" in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), the company's site said."We are staying agile in our retail strategy, considering our options for quicker, more efficient service that meet our customers where they are with the products they love," they said."This includes our recently launched same-day shipping service, where products leave our warehouse the day customers in select regions place online orders."Decathlon said it would continue to serve affected customers through its website and 15 other locations across the country, including remaining stores in Ontario, Alberta, Nova Scotia, Quebec and B...

Sport

1 week ago Dimensional Fund Advisors Canada ULC Announces Reduced Management Fees for Certain Funds

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dimensional Fund Advisors Canada ULC, the manager of the Dimensional Funds, today announced changes to the management fees associated with the following funds, as set out below. Fund Name Current Class A Management Fee Current Class F Management Fee New Class A Management Fee New Class […]

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1 week ago BlackRock® Canada Announces Final June Cash Distributions for the iShares® Premium Money Market ETF

TORONTO, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited (“BlackRock Canada”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK), today announced the final June 2025 cash distributions for iShares Premium Money Market ETF. Unitholders of record on June 25, 2025 will receive cash distributions payable on June 30, 2025. Details regarding […]

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