5 h. ago Une famille belge des Laurentides tourmentée par un quota provincial

De nombreux dossiers de résidence permanente pour gens d’affaires sont en suspens en raison d’un quota provincial.

Other

9 h. ago Wounded Warriors ride raises awareness, funds for mental health programming

The ride raises funds and awareness for several of the organization's mental health programs for trauma-exposed professionals.

Science

9 h. ago Airdrie family hopes to raise awareness about youth violence

The family of an Airdrie, Alta., teen is sharing their story in hopes it might prevent attacks like what she experienced.

Events

12 h. ago Estée Lauder Cuts Some Prices Despite the Continued Tariff Toll

Estée Lauder Cos. is lowering prices on some items to boost sales, an unusual move at a time when many US consumer companies are raising prices to offset higher tariff costs.

Economics

12 h. ago Report finds judges’ $414,900 salary ‘inadequate’ to attract top talent, recommends $28,000 raise

The report was sent to Justice Minister Sean Fraser, who has four months to decide how he will respond to the recommendations

Economics

12 h. ago Canadian families with kids will get some money from the government this week

Money is on its way to eligible Canadian families who will receive another monthly payment of the child tax benefit this week.The eighth instalment of the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) will be deposited on Wednesday, Aug. 20.The child tax payment increased in July, marking the beginning of the new benefit year. The federal government uses a process called indexation to raise the payment to help parents as the cost of living continues to soar.An Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) spokesperson said 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."This year, Canadian families were given a 2.7 per cent boost in child tax benefit payments, 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 $...

Politics

12 h. ago TJ Maxx parent tops expectations as bargain goods still sell

Off-price retailer TJX raised its full-year earnings per share outlook after better-than-expected results

Economics

15 h. ago Google’s Pixel 10 phones raise the ante on artificial intelligence

Google on Wednesday unveiled a new line-up of Pixel smartphones injected with another dose of artificial intelligence that’s designed to do everything from fetch vital information stored on the devices to help improve photos as they’re being taken. The AI expansion on the four Pixel 10 models amplifies Google’s efforts to broaden the use of […]

Technology

16 h. ago Here's how much the average home in Toronto is expected to cost by 2032

Toronto's housing market has been struggling lately, with the golden era — when local real estate was a surefire profitable investment — seemingly far behind us.While sales have fallen flat for many months and prices are hurtling downwards, the latest predictions for the industry still foresee the average home in the city getting more expensive in the coming years, albeit not to the degree that many may have assumed (or, for existing homeowners, hoped).A report on the topic that is making headlines this week comes from Concordia University's John Molson School of Business, researchers from which controversially employed AI to anticipate real estate trends across Canada and, based on those figures, suggest relevant public policy reforms.The analysis starts off by citing a "period of crisis" that it says has dominated the market not just in Toronto, but across Canada, fueled by &qu...

Economics

17 h. ago Google’s Pixel 10 phones raises the ante on artificial intelligence

Google on Wednesday unveiled a new line-up of Pixel smartphones injected with another dose of artificial intelligence that’s designed to do everything from fetch vital information stored on the devices to help improve photos as they’re being taken. The AI expansion on the four Pixel 10 models amplifies Google’s efforts to broaden the use of […]

Technology

17 h. ago L’Antarctique subit des changements «abrupts» et interreliés, alertent des chercheurs

Certains phénomènes concernant la glace, l’océan ou les écosystèmes «auront des effets pour les générations à venir».

Other

17 h. ago WARMINGTON: Canada’s spy agency CSIS celebrating sexual diversity this week with Pride

But many Canadians are asking if this should be the priority of the country's intelligence service?

Culture

18 h. ago Aspect Appoints Elizabeth Del Ferro as Chief Growth Officer to Accelerate Growth and Go

Enterprise SaaS leader to oversee global sales and go-to-market operations as Aspect drives expansion in workforce optimization and intelligence BOULDER, Colo. — Aspect, a leader in workforce optimization and intelligence, announces the appointment of Elizabeth Del Ferro as Chief Growth Officer (CGO). In this role, Del Ferro will lead Aspect’s global sales, GTM operations, and […]

Events

18 h. ago Xi Jinping makes rare visit to Tibet, marking 60 years of contested Chinese rule

Critics say repression in Tibet has become more systematic and wide-reaching since the crushing of anti-government protests in 2008.

Other

19 h. ago Un chantier fantôme cause une congestion monstre sur la rue Sherbrooke à Montréal

Une file d’automobilistes s’est créée sur la rue Sherbrooke au coin de l’avenue Papineau au centre-ville de Montréal en raison d’un chantier fantôme.

Sport

19 h. ago Andersen Consulting Adds Advisory and Market Intelligence Firm Ventures

SAN FRANCISCO — Andersen Consulting announces a Collaboration Agreement with Ventures, a leading advisory and business intelligence firm based in the Middle East, enhancing its capabilities in market analysis, economic advisory, and industry forecasting across key sectors. Founded in 2002, Ventures delivers comprehensive services across advisory, consumer research, and business intelligence through its divisions—Ventures Onsite, […]

Economics

20 h. ago Metra North America launches in U.S. and Canada, raises the bar for aluminum extrusion quality, reliability and worth

BELDING, Mich. — Today three premier U.S. and Canadian aluminum extrusion companies combine to launch Metra North America. Extruded Aluminum Company, Profile Custom Extrusions and Metra Canada unite as Metra North America to redefine aluminum extrusion quality, reliability and worth. “Simply put, we’re raising the bar to make our customers’ jobs more rewarding and a […]

Other

20 h. ago Curewell Capital Closes Oversubscribed Inaugural Fund at $535 Million

LOS ANGELES — Curewell Capital (“Curewell”), a private equity firm focused on building industry-leading middle-market healthcare companies, announced the closing of Curewell Capital I, LP (together with its related vehicles, the “Fund”) at its hard cap of $535 million. The inaugural Fund was raised in a single closing and completed less than five months after […]

Economics

21 h. ago Safe Pro Group Announces $8.0 Million Private Placement Including Strategic Investment from Drone Industry Leaders Ondas Holdings and Unusual Machines to Accelerate Artificial Intelligence Growth

Investment Broadens Opportunities in FY26 $30 Billion U.S. Defense Drone and AI Markets AVENTURA, Fla., Aug. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via IBN — Safe Pro Group Inc. (Nasdaq: SPAI) (“Safe Pro” or the “Company”), a leader in artificial intelligence (AI)-powered defense and security solutions, today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements for a […]

Economics

21 h. ago Profilyt Named to Canada’s Top 100 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Startups by ALL IN; AI Startup Sends Long Forms to the Recycling Bin

From 120 questions to one easy conversation — Profilyt’s digital guide Anna turns the form-filling chore into a friendly chat, delivering faster, smarter, and more insightful results. MONCTON, New Brunswick — Profilyt, a Moncton-based artificial intelligence startup, has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 AI Startups by ALL IN — the country’s annual must-attend […]

Sport