63 m. ago Canadian telecoms are shutting down their 3G wireless networks

Telus and Bell have separately shared plans to shut down 3G service in parts of Manitoba, which suggests a full Canada-wide shutdown is coming.Bell has a new support page on its website that says that "Later this year, we'll take the first steps towards discontinuing our 3G/HSPA network in order to improve our 4G/LTE and 5G networks. These updates will affect service for 3G/HSPA device users as well as customers with non-VoLTE (Voice over LTE) capable devices."According to the company, Manitoba customers will lose access to 3G on December 31, 2025. Customers will need to update to a newer device that supports VoLTE. The telecom also notes that devices that don't support LTE will lose access to 9-1-1. You also need to be aware that LTE support doesn't necessarily mean VoLTE support.You can use Bell's VoLTE web tool to check if your device is compatible with its network.While Bell never outright said that it plans to shut down its 3G servi...

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2 h. ago Nakiki SE plans strategic realignment toward a “pure” Bitcoin treasury strategy

– Aiming to build a Bitcoin portfolio – Change of name and capital measures planned FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany — Nakiki SE (ISIN: DE000WNDL300) is planning a strategic realignment with the aim of becoming the first German listed company with a pure Bitcoin treasury strategy. A Bitcoin treasury strategy means that a company focuses its […]

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2 h. ago The CNE returns to Toronto next month and here's what's coming for 2025

Toronto's biggest summer tradition is back — here's what's coming to the CNE 2025.It's that time of year again — the Canadian National Exhibition (a.k.a. the CNE or simply The Ex) is set to make its epic return next month, bringing over a century of summer tradition back to Exhibition Place.Running from August 15 to September 1, 2025, the CNE is one of Toronto's most iconic annual attractions. Whether you come for the wild food creations, the heart-racing midway rides, the free concerts, or the endless people-watching, there's something for everyone at The Ex.Get ready for the wildest food mashupsIf there's one thing we can always count on from the CNE, it's the food — and we're not just talking about corn dogs and funnel cakes.The Ex is famous for going totally unhinged when it comes to culinary creativity. In previous years, we've seen pickle cotton candy, cheeseburger ice cream, and pink Malibu mac & cheese hit the foo...

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2 h. ago TikTok Canada halts arts sponsorships including with TIFF, Junos as shutdown looms

TikTok says it's pulling out as a sponsor of several Canadian arts institutions as it prepares to comply with a federal order to shut down operations in Canada.

Culture

2 h. ago Premier Ford pitches railway to Ring of Fire as Alberta says its on board

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has signed an agreement with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to help build a railway to the mineral-rich Ring of Fire region. The two premiers signed two non-legally binding memorandums of understanding Monday about increasing trade and building energy corridors, including commitments to build oil and natural gas pipelines to northern and […]

Events

4 h. ago So sorry, Toronto: Veteran NHL forward picked Edmonton Oilers over Maple Leafs

Not only the Edmonton Oilers get themselves out of a pickle by bringing in a useful middle six winger when they signed unrestricted free agent Andrew Mangiapane on July 1, the Oilers also beat out Canadian rival Toronto for the player. This is intriguing news in a hockey-mad nation where hardly a month goes by […]

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4 h. ago Toronto Pro Hockey Claim Championship at 36th Annual Brick Invitational Hockey Tournament

EDMONTON, Alberta, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  In a riveting championship showdown at the 36th Annual Brick Invitational Hockey Tournament (“Brick Invitational” or the “Tournament”), Toronto Pro Hockey claimed victory over the BC Junior Canucks to win the 2025 Brick Cup with a final score of 2-1 during a double overtime game. From June […]

Sport

5 h. ago Canadian curler, 20, paralyzed by rare condition: ‘She can’t move her legs, sit up, or care for herself’

'Still finding a way to look on the bright side': Brook Aleksic was working a summer job when she suddenly 'lost all sensation from the chest down'

Transport

6 h. ago UniBoAT – University of Bologna crowned overall winner at the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge

MONACO, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — After four intense days, the Yacht Club de Monaco concluded the 12th edition of the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge. Uniboat-University of Bologna Argonauts Team, supported by Sanlorenzo, was crowned overall champion, and for the fourth time, they won the Energy Class (2021,2022,2023 and 2025) . At the Challenge, […]

Society

6 h. ago How to build Canadian corporate champions that can take on the world

How Canada Wins: Sun Life chief executive Kevin Strain shares lessons his company has learned competing on the world stage

Sport

8 h. ago Five Years On, Barrick’s Twiga Partnership Delivers Growth and Shared Value for Tanzania

All amounts expressed in US dollars BULYANHULU, Tanzania, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Five years after its formation, the Twiga partnership between Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE:B)(TSX:ABX) and the government of Tanzania continues to redefine the role of mining in national development, delivering shared value, operational excellence and long-term investment in the country’s future. Speaking […]

Culture

8 h. ago Mandalay Mails Management Information Circular for Special Meeting of Shareholders

TORONTO, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mandalay Resources Corporation (“Mandalay” or the “Company”) (TSX: MND, OTCQB: MNDJF) is pleased to announce that it has mailed the management information circular (the “Circular”) and related materials for the special meeting (the “Meeting”) of Mandalay shareholders (the “Mandalay Shareholders”) to approve the previously announced plan of arrangement […]

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8 h. ago Medela Launches The Most Advanced Wearable Breast Pump: Magic InBra™ With FluidFeel Technology™ in Canada

Hospital-grade performance meets superior comfort in a cutting-edge wearable breast pump Toronto, Canada, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Medela, the brand trusted by millions of moms worldwide and the #1 brand in hospitals1, today announced the Canadian launch of Magic InBra™, the most advanced wearable breast pump the brand has developed so far. Weighing […]

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8 h. ago Politicians overstating benefits of scrapping internal trade barriers: Think tank

OTTAWA — A new report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives is dismissing moves by the federal government and Canada’s premiers to break down internal trade barriers as little more than “political theatre.” It lands just ahead of the country’s internal trade ministers meeting in Quebec City this week, where they are expected to […]

Politics

10 h. ago Wealth One Bank Gets New Life as Canadian Investor Group Closes Deal

Canadian investment firm Globalive Corp. and a group of backers have closed their acquisition of Wealth One Bank of Canada, with plans to raise more capital soon to grow its lending business.

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14 h. ago Global Digital Economy Collaboration Forum Held in Beijing as Part of GDEC 2025

BEIJING, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On July 3, 2025, the Global Digital Economy Collaboration Forum — one of the key events of the 2025 Global Digital Economy Conference (GDEC 2025) — was held in Beijing. Under the theme “Sail Together, Thrive Together,” the forum aimed to build a platform for international exchange, promote collaborative project innovation, […]

Culture

21 h. ago Second annual Calgary Stampede Robot Rodeo changes the game to make teams build before they battle

The Stampede robotics showdown will have teams building a bot within a three-day window, to compete for $10,000 in cash prizes

Events

22 h. ago Toronto’s Olivia Chow heads to U.K., Ireland on trade mission

Mayor Olivia Chow is scheduled to meet with production companies and broadcasters to encourage Canadian content production through agreements with the U.K. and Ireland.

Society

27 h. ago U.S. musician's security caught with illegal gun at Southwestern Ontario border

SARNIA – A U.S. man working security for a hip hop artist has been banned from coming back to Canada for one year after he was caught smuggling his disassembled illegal handgun across the Blue Water Bridge on a tour bus. A Sarnia courtroom recently heard two buses arrived on the Canadian side of the […]

Events

27 h. ago What Canadians’ options are as companies push a return to office

Remote and hybrid work spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic is giving way to arrangements more closely aligned with traditional office norm.

Economics