1 hour ago A natural breakthrough in protecting cereals and field crops

Syngenta and Amoeba SA to develop and commercialize biocontrol solutions for EU and UK Chassieu, France Basel, Switzerland , Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Amoebas. These single-celled microorganisms are now at the heart of one of agriculture’s latest biological innovation – a bio-fungicide capable of protecting wheat and other cereal crops from crippling fungal […]

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5 h. ago Brinks Resources Ltd Appoints Donald Croman as Compliance Director and Announces Strategic Partnership with BuySure Trust & Insurance Services GB Limited

In line with its strengthened governance framework, Brinks continues to support its long-term minority investment in RevoluGroup Canada Inc. (TSXV: REVO). As part of its stewardship approach, Brinks promotes stability, transparency, and internationally aligned compliance standards across all entities in which it participates. Without commenting on any future corporate actions, Brinks remains committed to constructive […]

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5 h. ago Black community calls on Montreal to recognize notable figures

Multiple community organizations have come together to convince the city of Montreal to honour some of its notable Black figures.

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7 h. ago Girl who fell from Yaletown balcony was going to be a big sister, spokesperson says

"Mahsa is well known in the community by hundreds of families there," Geoff Stollery said, who is the owner of a childcare facility where Mahsa works.

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7 h. ago Eby calls on Ottawa to be ‘relentless and remorseless’ in pursuing economic growth

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby promises to fire up the provincial economy with a vision that would secure $200 billion in additional investments by 2035. Eby said the so-called Look West plan has “ambitious but achievable goals” for how the province will drive the national economy. “You miss 100 per cent of the […]

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7 h. ago Access Advance Welcomes Xiaomi to HEVC Advance and VVC Advance Patent Pools as a Licensor and Licensee

BOSTON — Access Advance LLC, an independent licensing administrator for leading video codec patent pools, today announced that Xiaomi has joined the HEVC Advance Patent Pool and the VVC Advance Patent Pool, as a Licensor and Licensee. “We are delighted to welcome Xiaomi to the Access Advance licensing community,” said Peter Moller, CEO of Access […]

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9 h. ago Weird Al makes Rogers Place 'Bigger and Weirder' with September concert

The innovator of musical parody, “Weird Al” Yankovic, is bringing his “Bigger and Weirder” tour to Edmonton next September. This will be the second run of the tour, stopping in 90 cities across North America, with a performance on Sept. 1 at Rogers Place. The 2026 tour will be the second run of the “Bigger […]

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9 h. ago Venture Global Files FERC Application for Plaquemines Expansion Project

ARLINGTON, Va. — Today, Venture Global, Inc. (NYSE: VG) filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) its application for the permitting and approval of the Plaquemines LNG brownfield expansion project. In addition, Venture Global has filed with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for the export authorizations associated with this expansion. The Plaquemines Expansion […]

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10 h. ago La résidence Le Dufresne pourra rester ouverte, mais devra apporter des correctifs

Le Bureau du commissaire aux plaintes est impliqué auprès de la ressource intermédiaire en raison de signalements.

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10 h. ago Parts of sex offender registry could reportedly become public: Ford

"Throw them in jail. Throw away the key," premier says

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10 h. ago ‘Truly incredible’: Commuters impressed with new branch of Montreal’s rail network

MONTREAL — Fifteen-year-old Dustin Flores-Ranger says he’s taken a ride on the new branch of Montreal’s light-rail network for three consecutive days — since the extension opened to the public over the weekend. The teenager says he’s been passionate about public transit his whole life, and wanted to be around on Monday to make sure […]

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10 h. ago Premiers hint at ‘significant’ tariff relief to come after Carney meeting

New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt said premiers had a "productive" meeting with Carney that focused on the federal budget and progress on tariff talks with the United States.

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10 h. ago A Call That Can Save a Life: MADD Canada Launches Campaign 911 Initiative Across PEI

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Islanders prepare for one of the busiest social seasons of the year, MADD Canada is launching a new province-wide Campaign 911 initiative, made possible thanks to the the CFPEI/PEILCC Community Fund. The campaign reminds everyone they can help stop impaired driving before it leads to […]

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11 h. ago Proposal to repeal blanket rezoning passes first hurdle at Calgary city hall

Motion will be debated and voted on at Dec. 15 Calgary city council meeting

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11 h. ago Celebrating the 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurs Driving Canada’s Growth: 2025 CQCC Award Winners Announced

TORONTO, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — At a time when more than 100,000 2SLGBTQI+-owned businesses contribute over $22 billion to Canada’s economy and employ more than 435,000 Canadians, the Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce (CQCC) is shining a national spotlight on the leaders driving this impact. At its milestone 10th Annual Black & White […]

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11 h. ago Sinclair takes 8% stake in EW Scripps as broadcaster eyes potential acquisition

NEW YORK (AP) — Broadcast giant Sinclair has taken a more than 8% stake in E.W. Scripps, as it eyes a potential merger with the smaller local TV rival. In a regulatory filing on Monday, Sinclair disclosed that it purchased 8.2% of Scripps’ Class A common stock “in contemplation” of a wider bid to acquire […]

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11 h. ago Fennec Pharmaceuticals Announces Closing of Offering of Common Shares

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fennec Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:FENC) (TSX:FRX) (“Fennec” or the “Company”), a specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced the closing of its underwritten registered public offering of 5,366,667 common shares (which amount includes exercise in full of the underwriters’ option to purchase additional common shares) at a public […]

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11 h. ago Opinion: Federal funding cut derails hopes for better public transit

The Government of Canada has cut funding for transit agencies across the country. For all the talk of investment in the federal budget, the $3-billion annual Canada Public Transit Fund has been subsumed into the new Build Communities Strong Fund and weakened the federal government’s support for public transit. Transit agencies know they cannot fund […]

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11 h. ago Montreal civil rights groups urge new mayor to honour Black community leaders

“If we forget these names  we forget much of Montreal’s history,” says David Foster of the St. Lucia Foundation of Canada.

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12 h. ago Les travaux commencent dans l’habitat du chevalier cuivré au Port de Contrecœur

Ottawa a autorisé un projet de « compensation » qui détruira des portions de l’habitat de cette espèce menacée.

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