71 m. ago Kraft Heinz pulling certain artificial dyes from its US products in 2027

Kraft Heinz will be pulling certain artificial dyes from its U.S. products starting in 2027 and will no longer roll out new products with the dyes. The move comes nearly two months after U.S. health officials said that they would urge foodmakers to phase out petroleum-based artificial colors in the nation’s food supply. Kraft Heinz […]

Culture

71 m. ago Cannabix Technologies Receives Notice of Allowance from USPTO for Contactless Breath Analysis

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cannabix Technologies Inc. (CSE: BLO) (OTC PINK: BLOZF) (Frankfurt: 8CT) (the “Company or Cannabix”) is pleased to report that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a notice of allowance for patent application No. 18/1729,658 entitled, “Contact-Free Breath Analysis Device and Method” to the Company. […]

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81 m. ago VisibleThread RFP Software Expands Global Partner Program to Promote Efficiency and Secure AI Adoption

BALTIMORE, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VisibleThread, a leading provider of RFP software, recently announced the expansion of their Partner Program, enabling agencies and consultants worldwide to advocate for efficiency gains and support secure AI adoption across the RFP lifecycle. These partners, including BTW & Co, Summit Strategy and e50k Strategic Advisory, play a critical […]

Culture

99 m. ago Toronto bakery wins big at Ontario's Best Butter Tart Festival

One of Toronto's favourite bakeries just earned another feather in its cap by taking the top prize at Ontario's Best Butter Tart Festival.The Stanley Cup finals might be stealing the show for sports fans in Canada right now, but for foodies, another battle was being fought over the weekend: for the title of Ontario's best butter tart.Held annually in Midland, Ont., Ontario's Best Butter Tart Festival (which is both the event's official name and an appropriate superlative), bakeries from all across the province flock to the small town in hopes of being recognized for their gooey, sugary confections.The enthusiasm about the festival, which just so happens to be one of the largest butter tart festivals in the entire world, is appropriate, considering the quintessentially Canadian treats were first invented in Barrie, just a short 45-minute drive from Midland, in 1900.Now in its 22nd year, the 2025 edition of the festival welcomed over 200 vendors and upwards of 100,...

Culture

1 hour ago Trump says he won’t call Minnesota Gov. Walz after lawmaker shootings because it would ‘waste time’

'The guy doesn't have a clue. He's a mess,' Trump added

Events

1 hour ago Breakenridge: Premier in lockstep with U.S. 'failure of policy and science'

Apparently, Alberta’s government is more interested in RFK’s guidance than that of Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization

Events

3 h. ago Jamie Sarkonak: Mark Carney is demanding power to suspend all federal laws. What will he use it for?

Federal fast-tracking bill would allow cabinet to exempt favoured companies from any federal law, opening a massive door to corruption

Transport

3 h. ago Why more Canadians are landing in emergency departments with cannabis

The commercialization of cannabis and higher potency of THC is driving increases in cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, research suggests

Culture

3 h. ago Why are Iranian missiles hitting Israel? What to know about Iron Dome and other defence systems

David’s Sling and The Arrow are also both helping to counter Iranian attacks

Events

3 h. ago Jesse Kline: The Globe and Mail dismisses threat from Iran to bash Israel 

It is disingenuous to claim there is 'no looming nuclear-weapons threat from Iran'

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3 h. ago Peter MacKinnon: U.S. Supreme Court’s DEI decision has lessons for Canada

It is individuals who have equality before the law and it is individuals who must be protected, not groups, court rules

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3 h. ago Michel Maisonneuve: Canada’s military can’t be fixed with cash alone

The Canadian Armed Forces is broken and unless Ottawa backs its spending with real reforms, we’re just playing politics with national security

Events

5 h. ago Feds partner with Canadian firm to accelerate AI use in public service

Prime Minister Mark Carney said the federal government has signed memorandums of understanding with Cohere and the United Kingdom.

Economics

7 h. ago Pulsar Helium Announces Update for Jetstream Well Testing Program at Topaz, Minnesota

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT AND THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS RESTRICTED AND IS NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN, INTO OR FROM AUSTRALIA, JAPAN OR THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA OR TO BE TRANSMITTED, DISTRIBUTED TO, OR SENT BY, ANY NATIONAL OR RESIDENT OR CITIZEN OF ANY SUCH […]

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11 h. ago Carlton Precious Announces Additional Tranche of Private Placement

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICESOR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES TORONTO, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Carlton Precious Inc. (TSX-V: CPI | OTCQB: NBRFF) (“Carlton” or the “Company“) announces that, further to its press releases of May 12, 2025, May 23, 2025, June 9, 2025 and June 12, 2025, […]

Transport

11 h. ago  ZYUS Life Sciences Announces Closing of First Tranche of Unit Offering

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES SASKATOON, Saskatchewan — ZYUS Life Sciences Corporation (the “Company”) (TSXV: ZYUS), a Canadian-based life sciences company focused on the development and commercialization of novel cannabinoid-based pharmaceutical drug candidates for pain management, is pleased to announce that it has now completed […]

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11 h. ago La bataille judiciaire autour du déploiement par Trump de la Garde nationale se poursuit

Trump a fait polémique en envoyant 4 000 soldats de la Garde nationale de Californie dans la mégapole.

Society

11 h. ago iA Financial Group Announces Offering of $400 million of Institutional Preferred Shares

The shelf prospectus supplement, the corresponding base shelf prospectus and any amendment to the documents will be accessible through SEDAR+ within two business days. Not for distribution to U.S. newswire services or for dissemination in the United States. QUEBEC CITY — iA Financial Corporation Inc. (TSX: IAG) (the “Company”) announced today an offering of $400 […]

Economics

12 h. ago OCEU/CUPE 1750 President to Join Sudbury Picket Line as WSIB Strike Enters Fourth Week

SUDBURY, Ontario — As the strike by Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) workers stretches into its fourth week, Harry Goslin, President of the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750), will join the picket line in Sudbury on Tuesday, June 17 at 12:30 p.m., to support members in their push for a fair contract and […]

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12 h. ago Trump family company announces next venture: a mobile phone company

It’s the latest new scheme struck despite mounting ethical concerns that Trump is profiting off his position and could manipulate public policy for personal gain

Economics