21 m. ago B.C. government earmarks more money to target repeat offenders, violent crime

The Special Investigation and Targeted Enforcement (SITE) program launched in March 2023 and has supported 148 police operations in 28 communities throughout the province.

Events

29 m. ago Pine Creek offers family a quiet community to plant roots in

New home by Anthem attracts family through its "thoughtful design, which perfectly balances functionality and esthetics.”

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38 m. ago Canada could be getting 'nutrition facts' labels for telecom plans

"Nutrition labels have been around for decades, are familiar to most, if not all, Canadians, and have consistently helped people make clearer, faster and more informed decisions about complex products," reads the opening statement from University of Ottawa professor Marina Pavlovic."They distill dense scientific data, such as sodium content and serving size, into an easy‑to‑read format that supports everyday decision‑making."While her stance may be clear, there were four days of hearings during which major telecoms, minor players, advocacy groups and concerned citizens presented their cases to the CRTC regarding the potential for new nutrition labels for Canadian home internet. The U.S. did something similar in the spring of 2024. However, since it's only been out for a little while, adoption numbers should be taken with a grain of salt.The goal of these labels is to make it easier for everyday Canadians to compare internet plans with one easy-...

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62 m. ago Alberta invests $27.5 million to fund 16 new collegiate schools and renovate four

Alberta has announced it is funding 16 new collegiate schools and upgrading four existing ones across the province. In Budget 2025, the province allocated $27.5 million to expand collegiate school programming, which includes $6 million for operational costs and $21.5 million for school improvements. The 16 new collegiate schools that received funding will be operational […]

Economics

72 m. ago Manitoba RCMP investigating double homicide in Victoria Beach; suspect not caught

VICTORIA BEACH — Manitoba RCMP are investigating a double homicide after the bodies of two people were found in a small community north of Winnipeg. Police say they received a call about a possible shooting on Hampton Road in Victoria Beach, a resort community along the southeastern shores of Lake Winnipeg. When they arrived, officers […]

Economics

89 m. ago One person injured in police shooting in Agassiz, IIO to investigate

Members of the B.C. independent Investigation Office have been deployed to investigate the officer-involved shooting.

Events

2 h. ago Police investigate fatal motorcycle crash in northwest Calgary

A 35-year-old Calgary man was killed on Thursday in a collision with a pickup truck towing a utility trailer on Stoney Trail near Sarcee Trail northwest.

Events

2 h. ago WestJet says cyberattack remains unresolved 1 week in, but operations not impacted

Spokesman Josh Yeats says investigations in collaboration with law enforcement are ongoing.

Events

2 h. ago Alberta Pension Looks For New CIO Amid Push to Expand Calgary Office

Alberta Investment Management Corp. is hunting for a new chief investment officer as it carries out an overhaul that began last year when the provincial government fired the board and its top executive.

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2 h. ago TH Global Capital Named ‘Boutique Investment Banking Firm of the Year’ for the Third Year Running at the 16th Annual International M&A Awards

LONDON — TH Global Capital, a global boutique investment banking firm with operations across 13 countries in the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, with a track record of closing transactions in 29 countries, has won four prestigious awards at the 16th Annual International M&A Awards, including ‘Boutique Investment Banking Firm of the Year’ for the third […]

Society

2 h. ago Matador Engages DroomDroom for Investor Relations Services and Content Distribution

TORONTO, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Matador Technologies Inc. (“Matador” or the “Company”) (TSXV: MATA, OTCQB: MATAF, FSE: IU3), the Bitcoin Ecosystem Company, announces that it has entered into a media agreement with Flex Ecosystem Holding Ltd. d.b.a DroomDroom (“DroomDroom“) dated effective June 11, 2025 (the “Media Agreement”), to provide investor relations services to […]

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3 h. ago BofA Touts Hedges as Emerging Markets Shrug Off Middle East Risks

Currency bets across Europe, Middle East and Africa offer the best hedges against a rebound in the US dollar as investors grow complacent about risks from escalating geopolitical tensions, Bank of America Corp. says.

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3 h. ago Mississauga teacher charged with four counts of assault and forcible confinement

Peel Regional Police have charged a Mississauga teacher following a May 2025 investigation into allegations of child abuse. It’s alleged that during the 2024–2025 academic year, the teacher physically moved four students into a room and forcibly confined them, preventing them from leaving a public school in the area of Atwater Avenue and Cawthra Road […]

Events

5 h. ago CRTC says its wholesale internet rules balance need for competition and investment

Canada’s telecommunications regulator has once again determined the country’s largest internet companies should be able to provide service to customers using fibre networks built by their rivals — as long as they are doing so outside their core regions. It marks the CRTC’s final decision on the contentious matter _ which has pitted Telus Corp. […]

Economics

6 h. ago Volatus LIFE Offering Financing Oversubscribed and Upsized to $5,000,000

Not for distribution to United States newswire services or for dissemination in the United States. TORONTO, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Volatus Aerospace Inc. (TSXV:FLT) (OTCQX:TAKOF) (Frankfurt: ABB) (“Volatus” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that, due to existing and strategic investor demand, it has increased the size of its non-brokered listed issuer […]

Economics

6 h. ago The success of a key NATO summit is in doubt after Spain rejects a big hike in defence spending

BRUSSELS — The success of a key NATO summit hung in the balance on Friday, after Spain announced that it cannot raise the billions of dollars needed to meet a new defence investment pledge demanded by U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump and his NATO counterparts are meeting for two days in the Netherlands from next […]

Events

9 h. ago Traders Resist Defensive Stocks’ Haven Status Amid Mideast Risk

US equities investors are reluctant to seek safety amid flaring geopolitical tensions, raising the risk of getting caught off guard if the conflict between Israel and Iran takes an unexpected turn in the days ahead.

Economics

15 h. ago Au tour de Revenu Québec de réclamer de l’argent à l’empereur d’Airbnb, Michael Roman

Après ses anciens partenaires d’affaires et ses investisseurs, c’est au tour du fisc de réclamer de l’argent à Michael Roman pour des taxes impayées.

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16 h. ago After B.C. Conservative leader made claim of MLA blackmailers in his own party, NDP asked RCMP to investigate

One of the former MLAs said he welcomed an investigation, saying Rustad made the blackmail claims to 'distract' from questions about his leadership

Politics

16 h. ago Le ministre russe de l’Économie affirme que le pays est «au bord de la récession»

À long terme, l’inflation et le manque d’investissements étrangers demeurent des menaces.

Politics