3 h. ago Heavy Edmonton police presence near Jasper Avenue and 121 Street

The Edmonton Police Service currently have a heavy presence and a large area taped off near Jasper Avenue and 121 Street. Global News has reached out to EPS for more information.

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4 h. ago Starlight Private Global Real Assets Trust Reports Q2 2025 Results

TORONTO — Starlight Investments Capital LP (“Starlight Capital”), on behalf of Starlight Private Global Real Assets Trust (the “Trust”), announced today the Trust’s financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2025. Q2 2025 HIGHLIGHTS Portfolio Investments As of June 30, 2025, the Trust had an investment of $264,526 (December 31, 2024 – $253,961) […]

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5 h. ago Global Dividend Growth Split Corp. Announces Extension of Term

TORONTO, Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (TSX: GDV, GDV.PR.A) Global Dividend Growth Split Corp. (the “Fund”) is pleased to announce that the board of directors of the Fund has approved an extension of the maturity date of the class A shares (the “Class A Shares”) and preferred shares (the “Preferred Shares”) of the Fund. […]

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5 h. ago Trade war with China could have devastating impact on Canadian canola farmers

Canada's agriculture industry is calling on Ottawa for help after China announced Tuesday it is imposing a tariff of 75.8 per cent on Canadian canola imports.

Economics

8 h. ago Toronto pet festival lets you adopt puppies and kittens on site this weekend

Pet-lovers of Toronto, unite! Paws in the Park, presented by Toronto Humane Society (THS), is back with its annual event this weekend, providing a free party for pets, their hoomans, and animal lovers citywide.The entire family — especially the furriest members — are welcome to take part, with tons of activities on tap.  There's yummy food and treats for pets and humans alike, an array of local vendors, personalized caricatures, an agility course, ask-an-expert sessions, and even a dog-friendly beer garden.Best of all, all of the fun in the sun is for a good cause, doubling as the Humane Society's largest fundraiser of the year. The associated Pledge for Paws campaign, which attendees are encouraged take part in, raises money for the organization's support programs that operate year-round.And, if you happen to be looking for another four-legged friend to add to your household, there's another ado...

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10 h. ago Canadian canola farmers brace for losses as China announces 75% tariff

Steep duties could shut down trade with biggest market

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11 h. ago Modern Health Welcomes New Chief Technology Officer and General Counsel

New Data from Modern Health Reinforces Proven Model and Offers Fresh Insight into Evolving Workforce Needs SAN FRANCISCO — Modern Health, a leading global workplace mental health platform, today announced the appointments of Chen Cheng as Chief Technology Officer and Erin Brown as General Counsel, along with other company momentum, as it accelerates its mission […]

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11 h. ago MANSCAPED® Expands North American Retail Presence with Launch in Canadian Tire

Leading Global Men’s Grooming Brand Brings its Premium Products to one of Canada’s Most Trusted Retailers SAN DIEGO — MANSCAPED®, the global men’s grooming company and lifestyle consumer brand, today announced its launch in Canadian Tire, Canada’s one-stop shop for home, apparel, sports, automotive and more, proudly serving communities nationwide since 1922. This milestone brings […]

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11 h. ago Backed by Canadian Capital, Uno Platform Secures $3.5M CAD in Seed Money

Driving Homegrown AI Innovation and Showcasing the Global Potential of Canadian Tech MONTREAL — Montreal-based tech company Uno Platform is proud to announce the completion of a $3.5M CAD seed funding round. This round, led by AQC Capital, rounds up $6.5M CAD of total investment in Uno Platform to date, and includes investment from Desjardins […]

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11 h. ago Vervent Highlights Critical Role of eVaults in Complex Loan and Lease Transactions

New report reveals significant gaps in document management capabilities and demonstrates how eVault solutions address compliance and security challenges in capital markets SAN DIEGO — Vervent is proud to introduce the Business Impact Brief examining the critical role of eVaults in navigating complex loan and lease transactions. Commissioned by Vervent and conducted by S&P Global […]

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13 h. ago US Auto Exports to Canada Plummet on Tariff Tussle With Trump

Canada imported more vehicles from Mexico than the US in June for the first time in three decades, underscoring the historic shifts underway as the global auto industry grapples with President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

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13 h. ago China adds ‘additional pressure’ with new tariffs on Canadian canola

China escalated trade disputes with Canada on Tuesday by announcing a preliminary anti-dumping duty on Canadian canola imports of more than 75 per cent.

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13 h. ago Cboe Canada Lists New BetaPro ETFs from Global X, Offering 3x Leveraged and Inverse Market Exposure

TORONTO — Cboe Canada Inc. (“Cboe Canada”) is pleased to announce the launch of four new BetaPro ETFs from Global X Investments Canada Inc. (“Global X”). Now trading on Cboe Canada under the symbols SOXL, SOXS, TTLT and STLT, the new funds are designed to provide magnified (leveraged) or inverse exposure to the daily performance […]

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15 h. ago China Evergrande to be delisted from Hong Kong stock exchange following debt woes

HONG KONG (AP) — China Evergrande on Tuesday said it will be delisted from Hong Kong’s stock exchange on Aug. 25, more than a year and a half after the city’s court ordered the heavily indebted real estate developer to be liquidated in another setback to mainland China’s property sector. Evergrande was the world’s most […]

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15 h. ago Evergrande’s Debt Hits $45 Billion With Restructuring Ruled Out

China Evergrande Group’s debt load is far bigger than earlier estimated, amounting to HK$350 billion ($45 billion) as any “holistic” restructuring of the Chinese real estate firm is deemed out of reach, according to the developer’s court-appointed liquidators.

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15 h. ago Posthaste: Casualties of the tariff war are showing up on both sides of the border, say economists

Trump's tariffs could slow global trade to a crawl

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15 h. ago U.S., China extend tariff deadline for 90 days just hours before expiration

Trump posted on his Truth Social platform that he signed the executive order for the extension, and that “all other elements of the Agreement will remain the same.”

Economics

15 h. ago Evergrande Stock to Delist in China Property Crisis Milestone

China Evergrande Group said its Hong Kong stock will be delisted, marking the end of an era for the former high-flying developer whose demise came to symbolize the country’s property bust.

Economics

18 h. ago China UnionPay’s Poetry POS Machine Campaign Goes Global with Debut in Thailand

BANGKOK, Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Recently, “Poetry Lights the Heart’s Lantern” Bangkok lantern and poem festival, a public welfare initiative by China UnionPay under its Poetry POS Machine campaign, kicked off at Iconsiam, Bangkok’s landmark riverside complex. This marks the campaign’s first foray overseas, extending its reach of love beyond China’s borders. A Media […]

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18 h. ago Selvam Public Affairs Launches to Drive Policy, Funding and Reputation Wins in Canada and the U.S.

TORONTO, Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Award-winning public affairs executive and former Google Policy Lead Saeed Selvam today announced the launch of Selvam Public Affairs (SelvamPA), a full-service, cross-border firm helping organizations secure funding, navigate crises, and secure regulatory wins across Canada and the U.S. With more than 20 years of experience advising global […]

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