4 h. ago ‘One battle after another’ for farmland in Cowichan title ruling: ex

Former Richmond, B.C., city councillor Harold Steves’ family has been farming in the area since 1877, lending their name to the community of Steveston. The 88-year-old former politician only retired from council three years ago, and few can match his knowledge of the controversies surrounding Richmond’s farmland — the creation of the province’s agricultural land […]

Events

16 h. ago GECN Group Names Steven Brink CEO, Signaling a New Era of Global Growth and Innovation

ZURICH, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GECN Group, a leading global advisory firm specializing in executive compensation and corporate governance, has appointed Steven (Steve) Brink as its first Chief Executive Officer. This milestone marks a significant step in the firm’s evolution toward becoming a truly global, independent advisory group serving the world’s most complex […]

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17 h. ago ’I promise I will’: Pop singer Chappell Roan vows to perform in Saskatchewan

American pop star Chappell Roan is known to many as the “Midwest Princess” and now is promising to travel a touch north to the land of the living skies. Roan has created a buzz in Saskatchewan with the release of “The Subway,” her new song about post-breakup frustration, where she name-drops Saskatchewan. She has told […]

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19 h. ago Dundee Precious Metals Announces Overwhelming Shareholder Approval for Acquisition of Adriatic Metals and Name Change

TORONTO, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dundee Precious Metals Inc. (TSX: DPM) (“DPM”) is pleased to announce the voting results from its special meeting (the “Meeting”) of DPM shareholders (“Shareholders”) held at 10:00 a.m. (Toronto time) on August 13, 2025. At the Meeting, Shareholders voted to approve both (i) the issuance (the “Share Issuance”) […]

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20 h. ago Wattpad Author Ariana Godoy Named to Variety’s 2025 Storytellers to Watch List

Godoy is one of Wattpad’s most successful authors, with over one million books sold in print and more than 850 million reads online The Netflix and WEBTOON Productions adaptation of Godoy’s A Traves de mi Ventana is one of the all-time most-watched non-English films on Netflix TORONTO — Wattpad, a leading webnovel platform and storytelling […]

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20 h. ago Trump names Strait, Stallone and KISS for Kennedy Center Honors

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Wednesday named country music star George Strait, “Rocky” actor Sylvester Stallone, singer Gloria Gaynor, the rock band KISS and actor-singer Michael Crawford among the first batch of Kennedy Center Honors nominees under his leadership as the center’s chairman and said he’ll host the awards program. Trump avoided the Kennedy […]

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21 h. ago David Booth’s $300 million gift to Kansas: How it will transform the stadium and Gateway District

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas has received a $300 million gift from donor David Booth, the largest in school history and believed to be among the richest in the history of college sports. Booth, a graduate of Lawrence High School and KU, already has his name on the football stadium. Kansas was expected to allocate […]

Economics

22 h. ago Gildan sizes up its basic apparel offerings with US$2.2B deal to buy HanesBrands

MONTREAL — Gildan Activewear Inc.’s shares are up more than 10 per cent in early trading after it announced it was taking over HanesBrands Inc. for US$2.2 billion. Montreal-based Gildan said the deal is a push for size that can help it grow in a competitive industry. “Today is a historic moment in Gildan’s journey,” […]

Economics

23 h. ago Gildan to buy underwear maker Hanesbrands for US$2.2 billion

Gildan is offering Hanesbrands holders roughly US$6 a share

Economics

23 h. ago Gildan signe un accord pour acquérir HanesBrands pour 2,2 milliards

L’entreprise québécoise dit vouloir développer la marque du fabricant américain de sous-vêtements.

Economics

24 h. ago Gildan Activewear signs deal to buy HanesBrands for US$2.2B in shares and cash

MONTREAL — Gildan Activewear Inc. has signed a deal to buy HanesBrands Inc. for US$2.2 billion in shares and cash. Gildan chief executive Glenn Chamandy called it a historic moment for the company. “The combination with HanesBrands strengthens our positioning with an opportunity to expand the heritage ‘Hanes’ brand presence in activewear across channels, while […]

Economics

25 h. ago KUBRA Named One of Arizona’s Most Admired Companies for 2025

TEMPE, Ariz. — KUBRA, a leading provider of customer experience management solutions for some of the largest utility, government, and insurance entities, is thrilled to announce that it was selected as one of Arizona’s Most Admired Companies in 2025. This honor, presented in partnership with AZ Big Media and BestCompaniesAZ, recognizes companies that set the […]

Economics

26 h. ago Gildan and HanesBrands Agree to Combine To Create a Global Basic Apparel Leader

  (all amounts are in U.S. dollars except where otherwise indicated) (1) Please refer to “Non-GAAP financial measures and related ratios” in this press release (2) Enterprise value is calculated as fully diluted equity value, plus financial debt, plus underfunded pension liabilities, less cash and equivalents   Combination will create a global basic apparel leader, […]

Politics

40 h. ago Exa Capital Named to the 2025 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest

DALLAS — Exa Capital, the holding company dedicated to long-term stewardship of founder-led software businesses, is proud to announce its inclusion on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list – Inc. Magazine’s annual ranking of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the United States. This milestone reflects Exa’s strong momentum, disciplined growth, and distinctive approach to business […]

Economics

44 h. ago U.S. names outlawed Pakistani group as terrorist organization

Pakistan has long sought to outlaw Balochistan Liberation Army internationally

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45 h. ago Hudson’s Bay changes name to Rupert Legacy after selling IP to Canadian Tire

The name is a reference to Prince Rupert, the Bay's first governor, and Rupert's Land

Economics

46 h. ago Ontario theatre cruise lets kids hunt for treasure as crew of misfit pirates

Avast, ye maties! Get your peg-legs ready, because Ontario’s favourite pirate-themed theatre cruise, Pirate Life Adventure, is back for another season of swashbuckling fun.If you've never set sail on this experience, Pirate Life Adventure is the perfect mix of live-theatre-meets-scenic-cruise that puts you in the captain's chair.These family-friendly boats are docking across Ontario! You can join the pirate crew in Toronto, Ottawa, Barrie, and Hamilton. But what's all the hogwash little pirates will get into?!Here's what you can expect when you book a Pirate Life Adventure cruise in Ontario.An immersive family-friendly adventureThe adventure starts once you come aboard the real-life pirate ship, choose your pirate name, put on your pirate's garb, and get the lowdown on your special mission.From there, the adventure begins as you take to the seas!Live actors will guide the crew through the experience with interactive stories that include water cannon battles...

Society

48 h. ago CIBC’s Exshaw to Lead Capital Markets After Culham Tapped as CEO

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce named Christian Exshaw group head of capital markets, part of a series of appointments that accompany Harry Culham becoming chief executive officer later this year.

Economics

48 h. ago Gildan nears deal to acquire U.S. underwear group Hanesbrands

Takeover could value company behind Hanes and Bonds labels at nearly US$5 billion

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49 h. ago Le PDG de Gildan sommé de mettre fin à la construction illégale de son terrain de golf

Le PDG de Gildan est dans l'embarras pour avoir entrepris, sans autorisation, l'aménagement d'un terrain de golf sur sa propriété du lac Memphrémagog.

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