2 h. ago Armed guards, no biking and exit strategies: Jagmeet Singh’s life under RCMP protection

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) said Wednesday countries, including India, "leverage" criminal gangs to allegedly conduct "threat activity" on Canadians soil.

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3 h. ago Rogers technicians in Abbotsford on strike for equal pay and fair bargaining

ABBOTSFORD, British Columbia, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rogers technicians in Abbotsford, B.C., members of United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 1944, are on strike as of 12:01 a.m. this morning. The 25 technicians walked off the job after negotiations failed to deliver a fair contract that ensures equal pay and brings an end to […]

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6 h. ago Ascot Announces Results of Annual General Meeting Held June 18, 2025

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ascot Resources Ltd. (TSX: AOT; OTCQX: AOTVF) (“Ascot” or the “Company”) reports that at its annual general meeting (the “AGM“) held on June 18, 2025, Ascot’s Shareholders approved by majority: to set the number of directors at six (6), to elect all six directors standing for […]

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8 h. ago CUPE 2073 and OCEU/CUPE 1750 to Rally Outside MPP Chris Scott’s Office

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ontario — On Thursday, June 19, striking workers from Canadian Hearing Services (CUPE 2073) and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (OCEU/CUPE 1750) will join forces with the Sault Ste. Marie and District Labour Council for a solidarity rally outside MPP Chris Scott’s office at 154 Great Northern Road in Sault Ste. […]

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9 h. ago OCEU/CUPE 1750 President to Join Pickering Picket Line as WSIB Strike Hits One

PICKERING, Ontario — As the historic strike by Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) workers reaches the one-month mark, Harry Goslin, President of the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750), will join the picket line in Pickering tomorrow, June 19 at 10:00 a.m., in a show of solidarity with members demanding a fair contract, mental […]

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11 h. ago Volt Lithium Announces Shareholder Approval of Name Change and Results of Its 2025 Annual and Special Meeting

CALGARY, Alberta — Volt Lithium Corp. (TSXV: VLT) (the “Company”) is pleased to announce that shareholders approved the company name change to “LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners Inc.” (the “Name Change”) at the annual and special meeting of shareholders of the Company held today, June 18, 2025 (the “Meeting”). The Name Change and rebrand was proposed as […]

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11 h. ago NuVista Receives TSX Approval for the Renewal of its Normal Course Issuer Bid

CALGARY, Alberta, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NuVista Energy Ltd. (TSX:NVA, “NVA” or the “Corporation”) announces that the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX”) has approved the renewal of the Corporation’s normal course issuer bid (the “2025 NCIB”). Normal Course Issuer Bid Renewal Pursuant to the 2025 NCIB, NuVista may purchase for cancellation, from time […]

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14 h. ago Itafos Announces Results Of 2025 Annual General Meeting Of Shareholders

HOUSTON, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Itafos Inc. (TSX-V: IFOS) (“Itafos” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that all items of business were approved at its annual general meeting of shareholders held today (the “Meeting”). At the Meeting, the following six incumbent directors were overwhelmingly re-elected: Anthony Cina, Ricardo De Armas, G. David […]

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14 h. ago Senate passes bill to protect supply management from any future trade deals

'It does seem strange to allow a separatist party to set Canada’s national trade policy to such an extent,' said Sen. Paula Simons

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15 h. ago Bill to protect supply management in trade talks close to becoming law

The Senate passed the bill through third reading Tuesday evening, after the House of Commons pushed it through last week without opposition.

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16 h. ago Talks continue between Senators and Claude Giroux as Ottawa's off

Although there is speculation that the two sides are at a stalemate, they have held discussions every couple of days to see if they can bridge the gap between them.

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16 h. ago Company pleads guilty to workplace safety charge in Edmonton worker’s smokehouse death

The company was charged after the death in March 2023.

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18 h. ago More employers are sending workers shopping for their own health coverage

A small, growing number of employers are putting health insurance decisions entirely in the hands of their workers. Instead of offering traditional insurance, they’re giving workers money to buy their own coverage in what’s known as Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements, or ICHRAs. Advocates say this approach provides small companies that couldn’t afford insurance a […]

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19 h. ago “Watched by AI Guards” Yard Sign Appears in LA Neighborhoods, Signaling the Rise of AI Employees — Replacing Human Guards

Homeowners Are Now Hiring Ranger AI Guard for Their Safety SAN FRANCISCO — A bold new security yard sign from ArcadianAI, an AI security company, is drawing attention across California neighborhoods: “Watched by AI Guards.” Unlike traditional alarm decals or video surveillance warnings, this sign signals a new era. Homes are now protected by autonomous […]

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21 h. ago US unemployment claims dipped to 245,000 last week, hovering at historically low levels

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dipped to 245,000 last week, hovering at historically low levels, the Labor Department said Wednesday. U.S. jobless claims ticked down from 250,000 the week before Economists had forecast 250,000. The four-week average of claims, which smooths out week-to-week volatility, rose to 245,500, the highest […]

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21 h. ago Kyiv rescuers find more bodies as death toll from latest Russian missile attack climbs to 28

KYIV, Ukraine — Emergency workers pulled more bodies Wednesday from the rubble of a nine-story Kyiv apartment building demolished by a Russian missile, raising the death toll from the latest attack on the Ukrainian capital to 28. The building in Kyiv’s Solomianskyi district took a direct hit and collapsed during the deadliest Russian attack on […]

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22 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Conservatives must not support Carney Liberals’ Bill C

Will the Conservative Opposition vote with the Liberal government to pass Bill C-5 before the House of Commons rises for the summer this Friday? God, I hope not. Because if the Conservatives endorse all the arbitrary powers the bill gives to Prime Minister Mark Carney and his cabinet to act alone without approval of the […]

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23 h. ago GREEN: Senator wants to torpedo Canada’s oil and gas industry

CAFA would essentially treat Canada’s oil and gas sector like an enemy of the state — a state, in Sen. Galvez’ view, where all values are subordinate to greenhouse gas emission control.

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24 h. ago Jumio Launches Premium Liveness Detection Solution for Superior Protection Against Deepfakes and Injection Attacks

Patented biometric and AI technology helps businesses fight sophisticated identity fraud while providing full control SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Jumio, the leader in AI-powered identity intelligence anchored in biometric authentication, automation and data-driven insights, today announced general availability of Jumio Liveness Premium with advanced deepfake detection, the company’s most advanced biometric liveness detection solution to date. […]

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25 h. ago BlackRock® Canada Announces June Cash Distributions for the iShares® ETFs

TORONTO, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited (“BlackRock Canada”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK), today announced the June 2025 cash distributions for the iShares ETFs listed on the TSX or Cboe Canada which pay on a monthly, quarterly, or semi-annual basis. Unitholders of record of the […]

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