48 h. ago Novacap Announces Partnership with FyberCom to Accelerate Fiber Expansion in Idaho

MONTREAL and IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Novacap, a leading North American private equity firm, is pleased to announce that it has successfully closed its investment in FyberCom. The transaction marks the sixth platform investment by Novacap’s Digital Infrastructure Sector. Headquartered in Idaho Falls, Idaho, FyberCom is a broadband service provider […]

Culture

50 h. ago Greystar and other landlords agree to a $141M deal to settle a rent

ATLANTA (AP) — Real estate giant Greystar and 25 other property management companies have agreed to collectively pay more than $141 million to settle a class action lawsuit accusing landlords of driving up housing costs by using rent-setting algorithms offered by the software company RealPage. Greystar, the nation’s largest landlord, would pay $50 million under […]

Economics

52 h. ago Florida waterfront trail to honour wrestling legend Hulk Hogan

A stretch of a waterfront trail in the Florida Gulf Coast community of Clearwater is being renamed to honour the mustachioed, headscarf-wearing wrestling giant Hulk Hogan, who called the city home and died earlier this year. Florida residents and tourists alike will be able to memorialize “the Hulkster” by soaking up the sun along the […]

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56 h. ago Russia Ups Strikes on Ukraine Gas Sector at Heating Season Start

Ukraine’s state-owned giant Naftogaz suffered the largest aerial attack on its gas extraction infrastructure since the start of the war as Russia increased its targeting of the energy sector at the start of the heating season.

Culture

59 h. ago Northerners see Trump’s U.S. as greater threat to Arctic than Russia: poll

Canada’s foreign affairs minister was warned Russian, Chinese presence has introduced 'a high degree of uncertainty' into Arctic security.

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60 h. ago Democrats Dismiss Trump Firing Threats as US Shutdown Drags On

Democrats are standing firm in the face of President Donald Trump’s threats to leverage the US shutdown to fire thousands of federal workers and extract political revenge, with the two sides locked in a standoff that raises the prospects of lengthy furloughs and a prolonged disruption in government services.

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64 h. ago Australia’s Flagship Renewable Project Stumbles On Rising Costs

Australia’s multibillion-dollar plan to turn its tallest mountain range into a giant pumped-hydro battery faces new roadblocks due to mounting costs and missed productivity targets.

Economics

3 d. ago ThreeD Capital Inc. Issues Early Warning Report in Connection with the Acquisition of Securities of AI/ML Innovations Inc.

TORONTO, Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ThreeD Capital Inc., (“ThreeD”) (CSE:IDK / OTCQX:IDKFF) a Canadian based venture capital firm focused on opportunistic investments in companies in the junior resources and disruptive technologies sectors, announces that through the completion of a private placement (the “Acquisition”), ThreeD and Sheldon Inwentash (the “Joint Actor”) acquired ownership and […]

Economics

3 d. ago Andersen Consulting Strengthens Platform with NewVision Solutions

SAN FRANCISCO — Andersen Consulting continues to broaden its capabilities through a Collaboration Agreement with NewVision Solutions, a consulting firm specializing in entry strategy, market research, and infrastructure and engineering solutions. Established in 2008 and based in Bangladesh, NewVision Solutions supports and facilitates foreign investments and helps organizations navigate complex markets through financial due diligence, […]

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3 d. ago Ukraine Billionaire’s Struggling Steel Firm Eyes Bond Extensions

Metinvest B.V. is considering extending maturity of its bond due next year as Russia’s war continues to put a strain on the Ukrainian steel and mining firm.

Economics

3 d. ago Global Firms Vie With China in Zimbabwe Energy, Minister Says

The US and other western nations are considering investing in Zimbabwe’s energy industry, long-dominated by Chinese investors, Energy and Power Development Minister July Moyo said.

Politics

3 d. ago Fran Drescher reçoit son étoile sur le Hollywood Walk of Fame

Fran Drescher reçoit son étoile sur le Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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4 d. ago New Constellation Software president to stick with predecessor’s playbook

Constellation Software Inc. might have a new leader, but he’s sticking with an old strategy. Less than a week after being named president, Mark Miller said Wednesday that he’s keen to keep the Toronto tech firm on the path his predecessor laid out. That path includes prioritizing capital deployment and building a succession plan around […]

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4 d. ago IFF secures ISO/IEC 27001 certification, elevating global trust in data security and operational excellence

NEW YORK — IFF (NYSE: IFF) — a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences — has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, the gold standard for information security management systems (ISMS). The certification, awarded by leading cybersecurity firm A-LIGN, follows a rigorous audit in which IFF demonstrated exceptional maturity in its security practices, […]

Events

4 d. ago Energy Transfer and EIG’s MidOcean Close to Finalizing US LNG Supply Deal

Energy Transfer LP is nearing an agreement to sell liquefied natural gas from its planned Lake Charles export terminal in Louisiana to MidOcean Energy, a subsidiary of investment firm EIG Global Energy Partners, according to people familiar with the matter.

Sport

4 d. ago What to eat at first Toronto outpost of restaurant chain made famous by Guy Fieri

Vancouver's Peaceful Restaurant has finally opened its first location in Toronto, bringing Northern Chinese cuisine to the Annex.Peaceful Restaurant had already been a local favourite across Metro Vancouver for 15 years by the time Guy Fieri rolled into town in 2013, to feature the restaurant on an episode of his show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.The episode further catapulted the restaurant into local legend status, beloved city (dare we even say, province?) over for its droolworthy Mandarin-style cuisine.It was only a matter of time before we got the chance to dust off our chopsticks and try the restaurant for ourselves, and now, nearly 30 years after Peaceful Restaurant's first location opened, we've finally scored our own location in Toronto.At the helm of the whole operation is Executive Chef and founder Charlie Huang.Huang opened the first location of Peaceful Restaurant in Vancouver back in 1998, and tells us visitors from Toronto have been begg...

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4 d. ago Palm Peak Capital Completes Second Platform Investment with Acquisition of Domaille Engineering

BOCA RATON, Fla. — Palm Peak Capital (“Palm Peak”), a private equity firm investing in lower-middle market industrial and services companies across North America, today announced that it has completed its second platform investment this year with the corporate carve-out acquisition of Domaille Engineering (“Domaille” or the “Company”), a leading provider of highly advanced equipment […]

Economics

4 d. ago ‘Intelligent, thoughtful and principled’: Nigel Wright remembered on Bay Street as savvy dealmaker with a generous spirit

Senior managing director at investment firm Onex Corp. and one-time chief of staff to former prime minister Stephen Harper dead at age 62

Technology

4 d. ago Minimum wage raised in 5 provinces, with Alberta now the lowest

Five provinces have raised the minimum wage in a move poised to help support workers facing affordability issues, while Alberta held firm and is now the lowest rate nationally.

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4 d. ago Firm linked to UK underwear tycoon must repay $163 million for breaching COVID contracts

LONDON (AP) — A British High Court judge ruled Wednesday that a company linked to an underwear tycoon must repay the government more than 121 million pounds ($163 million) for breaching a contract to supply 25 million surgical gowns during the coronavirus pandemic. Justice Sara Cockerill found that PPE Medpro had “breached the contract” and […]

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