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Politics

3 h. ago Early Warning News Release Disposition of Secure Waste Infrastructure Corp. Common Shares by Angelo, Gordon & CO., L.P.

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES NEW YORK, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Angelo, Gordon & Co., L.P. (“TPG Angelo Gordon”) announces today that, AG Credit Solutions Master Fund II A, L.P. and AG International Investment Opportunities Platform ICAV (the “Selling Shareholders”), each an affiliate of […]

Economics

3 h. ago Opinion: In Metro Vancouver, what happens in one city affects us all

Opinion: Surrey city council has directed its staff to investigate withdrawing from Metro’s 2050 land and infrastructure plan. But regional planning helps local governments work together, instead of at cross purposes.

Other

6 h. ago What Calgary municipal election candidates are saying about crumbling infrastructure

A report from 2020 found Calgary is staring at $7.7 billion in infrastructure gaps. What will city council hopefuls do about it?

Politics

6 h. ago How Calgary municipal election candidates plan to fix crumbling infrastructure

A report from 2020 found Calgary is staring at $7.7 billion in infrastructure gaps. What will city council hopefuls do about it?

Politics

9 h. ago Oscar nominee fundraises for ‘urgent medical care’ as ‘health continues to struggle’

Oscar-nominated actress Sally Kirkland needs “urgent medical care” and her friends say she needs help paying for it. The Golden Globe winner’s pals — Paige Dylan, Coty Galloway and Mel England — set up a GoFundMe campaign last year when the actress broke two bones and developed two “life-threatening” infections that required treatment. “It has […]

Science

10 h. ago Dolly Parton among celebs helping Harvest Manitoba fundraising effort

This year's Empty Bowls Celebrity Auction and Dinner features hand-painted bowls autographed by celebrities, including sports heroes, Hollywood icons and country icon Dolly Parton.

Culture

11 h. ago BlackRock’s New Bets Stick Firm in Middle of AI, Energy Fray

BlackRock Inc., the world’s largest money manager with more than $12.5 trillion in client assets, is expanding its empire to stake a bigger claim in the artificial-intelligence boom and the energy markets fueling it.

Economics

15 h. ago Infrastructure Boom Propels $5.5 Billion Fundraise for Manulife

Rising investor appetite for digital infrastructure, energy and transportation assets boosted fundraising for Manulife Investment Management, which closed its largest-ever infrastructure fund with $5.5 billion.

Economics

16 h. ago Kevin Ford to Retire After a Decade of Record Growth; Board Appoints Patrick Houston as Incoming CEO Effective January 1, 2026

OTTAWA, Ontario, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Calian Group Ltd. (TSX: CGY), a trusted provider of mission-critical solutions for defence, space, healthcare and other critical infrastructure sectors, today announced that Kevin Ford will retire as Chief Executive Officer after 10 years as CEO and 15 years with the company. Mr. Ford will remain CEO […]

Sport

17 h. ago Saudi’s PIF, Engie Among Borrowers Diving Into Green Debt Boom

Borrowers from Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund to French energy firm Engie SA are turning to Europe for green funding as the market enjoys its busiest spell in nearly 18 months.

Economics

27 h. ago Starlight Capital Announces Completion of Mergers of Private Pools into Global Real Assets Trust

TORONTO — Starlight Investments Capital LP (“Starlight Capital”), is pleased to announce the successful completion of the previously announced mergers of Starlight Private Global Infrastructure Pool, Starlight Private Global Real Estate Pool and Starlight Global Private Equity Pool (the “Private Pools”) into Global Real Assets Trust (the “Trust”) effective as of October 3, 2025, as […]

Economics

32 h. ago Professionals’ Financial – Mutual Funds Inc. announces a change to the sub

MONTRÉAL, Oct. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Professionals’ Financial – Mutual Funds Inc. (“FDP”), the investment fund manager and portfolio adviser of FDP Canadian Equity Portfolio (the “Fund”), announces the withdrawal of Manulife Asset Management Limited as portfolio sub-adviser for part of the Fund’s assets. The Fund’s assets are managed in part by Fidelity Investments […]

Other

34 h. ago U.S. Army Awards Pacific Defense Contract for CMFF Mounted Common Infrastructure

Contract reinforces Pacific Defense’s role as premier modular systems provider for the future battlefield EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — The U.S. Army has awarded Pacific Defense a multi-year contract for the Army’s C5ISR Modular Open Suite of Standards (CMOSS) Mounted Form Factor (CMFF) Mounted Common Infrastructure (MCI) —a critical step in the Army’s acceleration of networked […]

Economics

35 h. ago Side Dishes: Celebrating Chinese restaurants and women in the culinary arts

The Chinese Restaurant Awards go global; and WORTH puts on its fifth Yes Shef fundraiser for women in hospitality, recreation, and tourism.

Culture

40 h. ago INVESTMENT FORUM – Senegal Is Betting on Forum Invest in Senegal 2025 (Fii 2025) to Accelerate the Inflow of Foreign Capital

In 2024, the country attracted nearly $3 billion in FDI, primarily in energy and infrastructure, according to official data DAKAR, Senegal — As the landscape of foreign direct investment (FDI) flows into Africa is being reshaped, Senegal aims to capture a growing share of this capital through the Forum Invest in Senegal 2025 (Fii Senegal […]

Economics

40 h. ago Ukraine and Russia Drone Strikes Leave Thousands Without Power

Ukraine and Russia traded drone strikes overnight, continuing a pattern of targeting energy infrastructure that left thousands without electricity.

Events

66 h. ago Russian Air Barrage Targets Ukraine, Damaging Gas Infrastructure

Russia launched a massive airstrike at targets across Ukraine overnight, including at energy facilities, killing at least five people and wounding several others.

Economics

4 d. 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

4 d. ago Munich Airport temporarily shuts down after drones reported in airspace

The incident was the latest in a series of mysterious drone sightings over airports as well as other critical infrastructure sites in several European Union member countries.

Events