43 h. ago Two Canadian airlines just won big awards for stellar customer ratings

Air Canada and WestJet have just won prestigious international awards based on high passenger ratings.The Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) 2026 Awards were presented Thursday night. It's a global airline award that's entirely based on neutral, third-party passenger feedback and insights gathered through APEX's partnership with TripIt, a travel-organizing app from Concur.The 2026 awards include over one million flights that have been rated by passengers spanning over 600 airlines from around the world using a five-star scale.Air Canada received an APEX Five-Star Global Airline Award for the sixth consecutive year. It's among a list of world-class airlines, including United Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Air France.The carrier's onboard Wi-Fi sponsored by Bell was also ranked for the Best In-Flight Connectivity. In May, Air Canada introduced free Wi-Fi for Aeroplan members on several major routes."We remain committed...

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52 h. ago Michael Higgins: Mark Carney’s Major Projects Office is a fraud

It doesn't get out of the way, instead it introduces a host of new regulations to saddle infrastructure projects with

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2 d. ago Mount Pleasant Group Becomes First in Canada to Offer Mushroom

Toronto, Sept. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a Canadian first, Mount Pleasant Group (MPG) is proud to introduce the Loop Living Cocoon™ and Loop EarthRise™, revolutionary biodegradable funeral products grown from mushrooms. These nature-powered innovations are now available at MPG’s Meadowvale Cemetery, Funeral and Cremation Centres. “We aim to provide our clients with as many creative and […]

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3 d. ago Prof. Ahmad AbuSalah: KFSHRC’s Sustainable Digital Innovation Ecosystem Features 30+ AI Solutions and 5 New Agents in 2025

NEW YORK, Sept. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Professor Ahmad AbuSalah, Director of the Digital Innovation Hub at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC), said the hospital has developed more than 30 in-house artificial intelligence (AI) solutions over the past few years and introduced five AI agents in 2025 alone to support clinical […]

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3 d. ago Quectel Introduces Four New GNSS Antennas, Backed With Advanced GNSS Modules and Worldwide RTK Support, to Maximize Developer Choice

BELGRADE, Serbia — Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, has introduced four new additions to its comprehensive range of global navigation satellite system (GNSS) antennas. The new antennas include the YFGD000AA high precision, low profile antenna which covers all GNSS bands, the YFGD000BA, optimized for triple-band solutions in GNSS L1, L2 and L5 […]

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4 d. ago Apple has unveiled its iPhone 17 lineup, including the first iPhone Air. Here’s what’s new

NEW YORK (AP) — Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup is here. The tech giant on Tuesday unveiled four new models that mark the latest editions to its marquee product. That includes the introduction of the iPhone Air, which Apple says is its thinnest smartphone yet. And, as seen in years past, its newest phones boast better […]

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4 d. ago Canada's Wonderland introducing strict new policy starting later this month

Compared to recent seasons, summer 2025 could be considered pretty light in terms of problematic incidents at Canada's Wonderland. Even so, park staff still had to deal with their fair share of troublemakers who tampered with rides and caused all sorts of other issues at the GTA attraction over the last few months.In light of a surge in such incidents at both the Vaughan, Ontario site and across the amusement industry — as well as, perhaps, the terrifying rise in serious crimes perpetrated by teens in general — park management has decided to implement a new policy specifically targeting young people.Ahead of its busy annual Halloween event that kicks off at the end of the month, Wonderland has updated its conduct policy to include a new chaperone rule.Under the new guideline, all entrants aged 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult aged 21 or older after 6 p.m. — and yes, IDs will be checked. In addition, adults accompan...

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4 d. ago Introducing The VEAZY: STORZ & BICKEL’s Most Compact and Accessible Vaporizer

Sleek portability. Precision engineering. Premium performance. Four exciting new colors TUTTLINGEN, Germany — STORZ & BICKEL GmbH (“STORZ & BICKEL” or the “Company”), a world-leading manufacturer of high-end, medically certified cannabis vaporizers and a subsidiary of Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NASDAQ: CGC), today unveiled the VEAZY— an accessible new addition to its premium portfolio, […]

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5 d. ago Motion introduced to rescind Calgary’s climate emergency declaration

The motion calls for Calgary's climate declaration to be rescinded and for administration to conduct 'a comprehensive value for money audit' of all city climate-related spending.

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6 d. ago Glasshouse Fragrances Takes Inspiration From Canada’s Wild Beauty With the Launch of New ‘Northern Peaks’ Fragrance Collection

Limited-edition winter scents pay tribute to the country’s iconic alpine landscapes with one-of-a-kind illustrations by artist Gary Alphonso. This launch also marks Glasshouse Fragrances’ two-year anniversary in Canada. NEW YORK — Glasshouse Fragrances, the leading fine fragrance and home scent brand founded in Australia, introduces the Northern Peaks Collection—its latest limited-edition release inspired by the […]

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8 d. ago Ford promises new Ontario dangerous driving law in honour of man killed in crash

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says his government will introduce legislation this fall to strengthen dangerous driving laws in honour of a father of three who was killed last month by an alleged dangerous driver. Andrew Cristillo, 35, was killed Aug. 3 in a head-on crash in Whitchurch-Stouffville that also left his wife and […]

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8 d. ago New measures for Canadian industries give them a fighting chance amid economic upheaval

New Economy Canada reacts to federal ‘Buy Canadian’ and Electric Vehicle standard announcement Victoria, BC, Sept. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today Prime Minister Mark Carney introduced new measures to protect, build and transform Canadian strategic industries, including support for reskilling Canadian workers, a new federal ‘Buy Canadian’ policy, reviewing the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard, and […]

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8 d. ago Elon Musk’s Neuralink brain chip implanted into two quadriplegic Canadian patients

Two Canadian patients with spinal cord injuries have received Neuralink brain implants that have allowed them to control a computer with their thoughts. They are part of the first clinical trial outside of the United States to test the safety and effectiveness of Elon Musk’s Neuralink wireless brain chip, which he introduced to the public […]

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8 d. ago Bose looks to fend off Sony and Apple with latest headphones

Bose Corp. on Friday introduced its second-generation QuietComfort Ultra headphones, stepping up its competitiveness in the space. The new model is being sold for the same US$449 price as the previous model and goes on sale Oct. 2. Aside from new colours and some minor design refinements like polished metal yokes, the headphones look largely […]

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9 d. ago Lorne Gunter: Bloody weekend in Edmonton heightens calls for bail reform

On Tuesday, Edmonton mayoral candidate Rahim Jaffer issued an open letter calling on big-city mayors across the country to band together and demand the Carney government bring in meaningful bail reforms, not the piddly, window-dressing reforms introduced by the Trudeau Liberals last year. “We’ve seen police in particular find it very hard to do their […]

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9 d. ago Mitutoyo Introduces Sensible Measurement for Everyone with the New Bold Compact QM

Faster, Smaller, Smarter AURORA, Ill. — Mitutoyo America Corporation, the world leader in metrology instruments, introduces the QM-Fit Smart Vision System. The QM-Fit represents a BOLD step forward in optical metrology. The system features a wide field of view that can intelligently recognize part geometry, allowing measurements to be initiated automatically by extracting shapes […]

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9 d. ago ProAmpac and Divilly’s Bring Recyclable Fibre Innovation to Meat Packaging

CINCINNATI — ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, is proud to announce its collaboration with Galway-based Divilly Brothers to introduce ProActive Recyclable® FibreSculpt to the Irish chilled cooked meats market. This alliance reflects both companies’ shared commitment to delivering high-quality products in more environmentally responsible packaging. Divilly Brothers, renowned for its […]

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9 d. ago Miller and Gullco Partner to Launch Miller® Hercules™ Welding Technology on Gullco Tractor at FABTECH 2025

Joint solution integrates automation, filler metal and MIG technology to deliver high-efficiency welding for heavy industries. APPLETON, Wis. — Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, a leading worldwide manufacturer of Miller brand arc welding equipment, is partnering with Gullco International to introduce Hercules, a high-deposition welding automation system engineered for high-efficiency MIG welding. The solution will make […]

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1 week ago Netcracker Advances Agentic AI for Telecom With a Focus on Scale, Openness and Measurable Business Impact

Netcracker Provides a Trusted Path for Telecom Service Providers to Take Agentic AI Beyond Pilot Programs and Into Large-Scale, Real-World Deployments WALTHAM, Mass. — Netcracker Technology announced today the next evolution of its Agentic AI Solution for telecom, introducing ready-to-deploy telecom AI Agents, an enhanced open Agentic AI Platform and AI-native integration across its digital […]

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1 week ago Parks Canada visits increased by 10% with Canada Strong Pass, Ottawa says

OTTAWA — The federal government says the Canada Strong Pass it introduced this summer succeeded in boosting rail travel and visits to museums, historic sites and parks. The Canada Strong Pass, which took effect on June 20 and was available until Sept. 2, offered free national museum admission to children 17 and under, and a […]

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