24 h. ago Canadian Home Sales Continue to Climb in July, National Benchmark Price Remains Steady

OTTAWA, Ontario, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The number of home sales recorded over Canadian MLS® Systems climbed 3.8% on a month-over-month basis in July 2025. Building on gains recorded over the previous three months, transactions are now up a cumulative 11.2% since March. The July increase in home sales was again led overwhelmingly […]

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39 h. ago Calgary’s July hailstorm caused an estimated $92 million in insured damage

The Insurance Bureau of Canada estimates a July 13, 2025, hailstorm that swept through Calgary caused more than $92 million in damage.

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42 h. ago Canadians boycotting U.S. trips at record numbers while more Americans travel north

For the first time in at least five years, American travel to Canada has outnumbered Canadian visits to the United States, according to new data.Statistics Canada released its latest international arrivals numbers on Monday. It found that 1.8 million Americans travelled north by car in July, while only 1.7 million Canadian residents returned by car from a visit to the U.S.According to the report, Canadians visiting the U.S. by land saw a steep 36.9 per cent decline from July 2024. Comparatively, American trips to Canada in July declined 7.4 per cent from the same time last year.It reveals a sharp switch-up after years of Canadian travel down south outnumbering Americans visiting Canada.U.S.-resident trips to Canada by automobile, July 2019 to 2025. (Statistics Canada)StatCan included cross-border travel data dating back to 2019 that shows the rare reversal in travel patterns. Canadians visiting the U.S. routinely outpaced American travel to Canada up until last month.Trave...

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44 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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57 h. ago Madison Pacific Properties Inc. announces the results for the six months ended June 30, 2025, appointment of President and CEO, appointment of director and declares dividend

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Madison Pacific Properties Inc. (the Company) (TSX: MPC and MPC.C), a Vancouver-based real estate company announces the results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2025. In July 2024, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a change of financial year-end of the Company from […]

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59 h. ago Calgary police release photos of suspect wanted for random assault at CTrain station

Calgary police are asking for the public's help identifying a man wanted in connection with the random assault of another man at the Marlborough CTrain station on July 11, 2025.

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3 d. ago Fortuna drills 22.7 g/t gold over 21.6 meters at Southern Arc, Diamba Sud Gold Project, Senegal

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fortuna Mining Corp. (NYSE: FSM | TSX: FVI) is pleased to report additional exploration drilling results from the Southern Arc deposit at the Diamba Sud Gold Project located in Senegal, following the July 7, 2025 resource update (see Fortuna news release dated August 5, 2025). Paul […]

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3 d. ago Westkam Gold Corp. Provides Update on Management Cease Trade Order

Vancouver, BC, Canada, Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WestKam Gold Corp. (TSXV:WKG) (the “Company” or “WestKam”), is providing a bi-weekly default status report in accordance with National Policy 12-203 – Management Cease Trade Orders (“NP 12-203“). On July 2, 2025 (the “MCTO Announcement”), the Company announced that it had applied to the British Columbia Securities […]

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4 d. ago Couple who both lost legs in Orillia motorcycle accident raise in excess of $70K on GoFundMe

A GoFundMe set up for a couple who both lost their left legs below the knee in an Orillia motorcycle accident has raised more than $70,000 in six days. The original goal was $65,000. Brian and Debbie Haynes were on their bike on July 26, 2025 when, according to the GoFundMe, a young driver crossed […]

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4 d. ago Power Solutions International, Inc. Secured $135 Million Long

WOOD DALE, Ill., Aug. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Power Solutions International, Inc. (“PSI” or the “Company”) is excited to announce a significant financial milestone. On July 30, 2025, PSI entered into a Second Amendment (the “Amendment”) to its existing Uncommitted Revolving Credit Agreement with Standard Chartered Bank, acting as administrative agent alongside participating lenders […]

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4 d. ago Empower Survey Reveals Growing Advisor Support for Private Market Investments in Retirement Plans

While diversification and return potential drive interest, 2/3 say greater ERISA/regulatory clarity is needed GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. — A new survey today from Empower uncovers significant advisor interest in bringing private market investments into defined contribution portfolios. Empower’s July 2025 survey of financial advisors found that 68% already utilize private market investments—including private equity, private […]

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7 d. ago Nodal Achieved Record Volume in Power for Calendar Month July 2025

WASHINGTON — Nodal Exchange today announced significant growth in power and environmental futures in July 2025. Nodal achieved a calendar month record for July with power futures volume of 190.3 TWh, up 32% from July 2024. The majority of U.S. power futures open interest is on Nodal Exchange with 1.475 billion MWh representing $147 billion […]

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7 d. ago Impressive meteor shower to light up night sky and here's how to see it in Ontario

The annual summer meteor shower, the Perseids, is just days away from being at its brightest, and that means it's time to plan out your viewing spot. This natural phenomenon occurs every year at the end of July and early August, and for 2025, the Perseids will be at their peak and most active on the night of Aug. 12 until before dawn on Aug. 13, according to Space.com.Caused by debris left behind by the Swift-Tuttle comet, these space rocks burn up as they pass through our atmosphere, creating a cosmic light show in the sky for observers below. To ensure you have the best luck of catching the Perseids, you'll want to head for areas free from city light pollution, where the skies are very dark and unobstructed.Here's where you'll likely be able to view the Perseids this summer in Ontario.Dark sky preservesThe Lennox and Addington County Dark Sky Viewing Area is only 2.5 hours from Toronto and is a great place to view the Perseids. Even if there is ...

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9 d. ago DMG Blockchain Solutions Announces Preliminary July Operational Results, Treasury Update, Launch of Blockseer Explorer

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DMG Blockchain Solutions Inc. (TSX-V: DMGI) (OTCQB: DMGGF) (FRANKFURT: 6AX) (“DMG” or the “Company”), a vertically integrated blockchain and data center technology company, today announces its preliminary operational results for July 2025: Bitcoin mined: 26 BTC (vs 23 BTC in June 2025) Hashrate: 1.65 EH/s (vs […]

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9 d. ago 'Iconic part of Vancouver': Poll shows 'overwhelming' support to keep Celebration of Light fireworks

According to a Leger poll, 74 per cent of Metro Vancouver residents support government funding for the three-day summer festival

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9 d. ago Drones light up the sky at the Saskatoon Exhibition for the first time

As the Saskatoon Exhibition celebrates its 140-year anniversary, a drone light show is lighting up the sky during its eight-day run alongside the yearly fireworks.

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9 d. ago Toronto's hottest month of home sales in years is actually not quite what it seems

It appears as if Toronto's real estate market is finally starting to buck the acute, uncharacteristic downward trend that has defined it for many months.Numbers from the last month of property sales in and around the city have arrived, and they show that the region is, as experts have predicted and hoped, indeed recovering from the unprecedentedly weak sales numbers and record-high inventory levels that it's experienced so far this year.According to the data, released in a report from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) on Wednesday, 10.9 per cent more homes changed hands over the course of July 2025 than during July 2024 — and the first year-over-year increase in sales period since fall 2024.This is also the first time since last November that sales have outpaced the number of new listings. While this report still details a 5.7 per cent uptick in the number of homes hitting the market last month&nb...

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9 d. ago Greater Toronto housing market sees best July in four years: real estate board

Toronto-area home sales rose 10.9 per cent in July compared with a year earlier as 6,100 properties changed hands, the most activity recorded in the month since 2021.

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1 week ago Traveller charged with trafficking after meth found wrapped as gifts in suitcase

On July 18, 2025, Canada Border Services agents at Vancouver International Airport seized two suitcases belonging to a traveller headed to Hong Kong. Inside, they found 29 kilograms of meth, wrapped up as gifts.

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1 week ago Bocana Resources Corp. Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Mining Claims in Arizona

CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bocana Resources Corp. (TSXV: BOCA) (Frankfurt: VC1) (“Bocana” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a binding letter of intent (the “LOI“) dated July 24, 2025 for the proposed acquisition (the “Transaction“) of 100% of the rights, title and interests in the […]

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