7 h. ago Eligible households will see latest Canada Child Benefit payments dropping soon

Eligible Canadian families should keep an eye on their bank accounts for the incoming child tax benefit payment.The eighth instalment of the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) will be deposited on Wednesday, Aug. 20.In July, the child tax payment increased, marking the beginning of the new benefit year. The federal government uses a process called indexation to up the benefit amount to help parents amid the cost-of-living crisis.An Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) spokesperson told us in January that the indexation means the max CCB amounts and income thresholds are increased yearly to "keep pace with the rising cost of living."Canadian families saw a 2.7 per cent boost in child tax benefit payments this year, bringing the annual base benefit for children under six from $7,787 to $7,997 ($666 monthly) and from $6,570 to $6,748 ($562 monthly) for children aged six to 17 until June 2026.The Child Disability Benefit (CDB) also went up from $3,322 to $3,411 in...

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10 h. ago A Trader’s Guide to President Prabowo’s First Indonesian Budget

As Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto presents his 2026 budget to parliament Friday, the market will be watching how he intends to promote his populist agenda while maintaining fiscal discipline.

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11 h. ago Madison Pacific Properties Inc. announces the results for the six months ended June 30, 2025, appointment of President and CEO, appointment of director and declares dividend

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Madison Pacific Properties Inc. (the Company) (TSX: MPC and MPC.C), a Vancouver-based real estate company announces the results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2025. In July 2024, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a change of financial year-end of the Company from […]

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13 h. ago Cybin Reports Important Progress on Key Milestones and First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results

Cybin continues to make significant progress on its journey to bring breakthrough therapies to patients by delivering on the following key milestones – Received European and United Kingdom Medical and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (“MHRA”) approval for EMBRACE, the Company’s second pivotal study evaluating CYB003 for the adjunctive treatment of Major Depressive Disorder (“MDD”) on […]

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15 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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15 h. ago Canada’s ‘ideal’ OnlyFans star is diverse, redheaded MILF: Study

A groundbreaking study looks at what Canadian users search for on OnlyFans, and the findings reveal a lot about the country. The study, conducted by OnlyFans search engine OnlyGuider, analyzed psychological data of what 49 countries look for on the content subscription platform. The results vary by nation, with some countries craving the exotic and […]

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16 h. ago Quel espoir a le plus de chances de se tailler une place en 2025

Les postes sont rares, mais le CH compte sur quelques espoirs de talent qui pourraient causer la surprise.

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17 h. ago ConvergX® and GreyLevel Inc. Forge Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Cross

Driving commercialization from Canada’s Industrial Heartland to the Arctic — Delivering Impact Across Canada to the NATO Allies and Partner Nations WHITEHORSE, YUKON & CALGARY, ALBERTA, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ConvergX®, a global cross-sector business congress and integrator connecting defence, aerospace, energy, and technology industries to accelerate cross-sector collaboration, innovation, and market access […]

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20 h. ago Hexagon Agility to Supply CNG Fuel Systems for 100 Trucks in Major Mexico Rollout

•Deal is a landmark deployment for Kenworth Mexicana – All trucks to feature the new Cummins X15N engine Salisbury, NC, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hexagon Agility, a global leader in clean fuel solutions, has received an order to deliver compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel systems for 100 heavy-duty trucks to be operated by […]

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22 h. ago Brooks Running Delivers 19% Global Revenue Surge as Strategic Expansion Pays Off

Leading run brand continues global momentum with double-digit growth across all regions and channels SEATTLE — Brooks Running set an all-time quarterly high in revenue for the second consecutive quarter, achieving double-digit growth or better in every region and channel and increasing global revenue 19% year over year. The global run brand saw 13% year-over-year […]

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23 h. ago Treasure Data Introduces “No Compute” Pricing, Delivering Predictable Economics with Hybrid CDP Architecture

Transparent pricing model is primarily based on customer profiles and behaviors MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Treasure Data, the Intelligent Customer Data Platform (CDP) built for enterprise scale and powered by AI, today unveiled a groundbreaking “No Compute” pricing model that completely decouples cost from processing resources. Enabled by Treasure Data’s Hybrid CDP architecture, the new […]

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24 h. ago K92 Mining Strengthens Community Affairs and External Relations Leadership with Key Appointments

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — K92 Mining Inc. (“K92” or the “Company”) (TSX: KNT; OTCQB:  KNTNF) is pleased to announce the promotion of Stanley Komunt, as Vice President – Community Affairs and External Relations, and the appointment of Felix Kipalan, as General Manager – Community Affairs. Mr. Komunt is an experienced community and government […]

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28 h. ago NTT DATA Partners with Google Cloud to Accelerate Agentic AI Adoption and Cloud Modernization for Enterprises Globally

Co-innovation will focus on industry-specific agentic AI and cloud-native modernization Companies will drive differentiated full-stack capabilities and sovereign cloud leadership NTT DATA creates global Google Cloud Business Group to scale capabilities and delivery Strategic investments in global sales and go-to-market will help ensure seamless adoption TOKYO & LONDON — NTT DATA, a global leader in […]

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28 h. ago Philippines to Borrow $47 Billion in 2026 as Budget Gap Widens

The Philippine government plans to borrow 2.68 trillion pesos ($47 billion) in 2026, slightly higher than this year’s estimate, as it seeks to spend more for priority projects including infrastructure, education and healthcare.

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30 h. ago Glasgow 2026 appoints Trivandi to deliver groundbreaking new format Commonwealth Games

GLASGOW, Scotland, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a move set to redefine the delivery of world-class sporting events, Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games has appointed Trivandi, a global leader in the planning, design and operational delivery of major events as Official Event Delivery Partner. The appointment brings together Glasgow’s celebrated reputation as a world-leading […]

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37 h. ago LILLEY: Canada playing small ball in trade talks with the United States

Canada, under Mark Carney, continues to play small ball while the United States under Donald Trump keeps trying to score home runs. If this were a baseball game, we would have pulled the pitcher by now and tried to figure out which other players we could replace. While Canada got hit with more tariffs on […]

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37 h. ago MLS referees to get ethics refresher in wake of Whitecaps fan complaints

Patrick Johnston: MLS and PRO should also think about the ethics of match assignments. Why are officials doing games in their hometown?

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37 h. ago Liberty Gold Announces the Appointment of Lauren Roberts to the Board of Directors and Reports Q2 2025 Financial and Operating Results

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Liberty Gold Corp. (TSX: LGD; OTCQX: LGDTF) (“Liberty Gold” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce the appointment of Lauren Roberts to its Board of Directors, effective September 1, 2025. Chair of the Board, Greg Etter stated: “We are delighted to welcome Lauren to the Board. […]

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38 h. ago Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

Announced first patient dosed in the Phase 2b placebo-controlled portion of the EP-104GI RESOLVE trial with topline data expected in H2 2026 Announced positive data from Phase 1b/2a RESOLVE supporting the potential of EP-104GI to improve the standard of care for patients with Eosinophilic Esophagitis (“EoE”) Additional data from cohorts 5–8 from Phase 1b/2a available […]

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38 h. ago KnowBe4 Unveils Brand Refresh to Celebrate 15 Years of Delivering Human Risk Management

New modern brand showcases KnowBe4’s commitment to helping organizations “Rise Above Risk” for the future of human risk management TAMPA BAY, Fla. — KnowBe4, the world-renowned cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management (HRM), today unveiled a bold new brand with an innovative new vision for the future of the company. The refreshed identity […]

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