69 m. ago ICBC must repay premiums for repossessed car but only in part

ICBC withheld location of plates needed to cancel insurance but ex-owner didn't get all premiums back because he didn't look hard enough to find them, B.C. Civil Resolution Tribunal rules

Culture

70 m. ago Opinion: Edmonton locked into overbuilding costly car infrastructure

As the City of Edmonton’s strained coffers are buckling under the pressure of continuously increasing costs for service delivery, wages, and rapid population growth, our councillors are refusing to take bold action to reduce financial burden on our taxpayers by cancelling the 76 Avenue Bridge Replacement Project. Last week at urban planning committee, councillors steamrolled […]

Economics

3 h. ago Ontario small town ‘concerned’ as string of Beer Store closures raise questions

Little Current, Ont., is one of several towns whose Beer Store is set to close as the alcohol giant adapts to a new market where convenience and grocery stores can sell booze.

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3 h. ago Quadravest Preferred Split Share ETF Financial Results to June 30, 2025

TORONTO, Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Quadravest Preferred Split Share ETF (“Preferred ETF”) announces that its semi-annual financial statements and management report of fund performance for the six months ended June 30, 2025 are now available at www.sedarplus.com and Preferred ETF’s website at www.quadravest.com.  For further information, please contact Investor Relations at 416-304-4443, toll […]

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6 h. ago Ford Seeks to Sell Excess Battery Supply in Weakened EV Market

Ford Motor Co. and South Korea’s SK On are seeking buyers for excess battery supply produced at their new joint-venture Kentucky factory, underscoring the waning demand for electric vehicles in the US.

Economics

9 h. ago A seismic shift in workplace wellness: It's 'changing in ways we can't ignore'

Without wellness initiatives that go beyond the traditional physical and occupational health and safety supports, employers will find it increasingly hard to recruit or retain talent

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11 h. ago Zymeworks Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conferences

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zymeworks Inc. (Nasdaq: ZYME), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a diverse pipeline of novel, multifunctional biotherapeutics to improve the standard of care for difficult-to-treat diseases, including cancer, inflammation, and autoimmune disease, today announced that management will participate in the following upcoming investor conferences: Citi’s Biopharma Back […]

Culture

13 h. ago South Africa’s Eskom Seeks Solar Buyers in Shift Away From Coal

South Africa’s Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. called for proposals from large power users to buy solar energy, in a step by the utility to wind down its dependence on coal.

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21 h. ago Asian Stocks Look Subdued Ahead of Jackson Hole: Markets Wrap

Financial markets traded in a tight range, with global equities hovering near record highs, after Donald Trump’s meeting with Ukraine’s president and European leaders concluded on a hopeful note with a call for peace talks with Russia.

Economics

22 h. ago ‘Great news’: Rain, cooler temps have helped B.C. wildfire fight, officials say

The Mount Underwood fire, burning on Vancouver Island near Port Alberni, is now 3,671 hectares in size and remains a wildfire of note.

Events

23 h. ago Alberta working on new childcare deal with federal government

"We are working hard to reach a new deal before the current one ends," Nicolaides said

Politics

24 h. ago Up to 30 shots fired as London house, car sprayed with bullets

Neighbours on a northwest London street where a house and vehicle were riddled by bullets reported hearing up to 30 gunshots.

Events

24 h. ago Minnesota fishermen who found car in river likely solved 1967 cold case

The two fishermen credit a lucky catch with helping locate the vehicle and remains of missing businessman Roy Benn.

Transport

24 h. ago Gibson Energy Announces $375 Million Senior Unsecured Note Offering Due 2032

All financial figures are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gibson Energy Inc. (TSX:GEI) (“Gibson” or the “Company”) announced today that it has agreed to issue $375 million of 4.45% senior unsecured notes due August 20, 2032 (the “Notes”). The offering is expected to close on August […]

Economics

29 h. ago Canada Jellystone Park Locations Pack Late Summer and Fall Weekends With Special Activities and Halloween Fun

Costume and campsite decorating contests, trick-or-treating with Yogi Bear, wagon rides start before Labour Day Editor’s Note: A limited number of complimentary and discounted stays are available to qualified journalists, influencers and content creators. Visit request form here: SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — For some campgrounds, summer is the busiest time […]

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29 h. ago U.S. trade and tariffs on the agenda as Carney and Ford meet

Carney says the pair plan to talk about the steel and auto sectors, which have been hit hard by U.S. tariffs, as well as housing and the economy

Economics

29 h. ago Les incendies ont déjà ravagé 343 000 hectares en Espagne, un record

Seule petite note d’espoir : la vague de chaleur, carburant des feux de forêt, touche à sa fin.

Sport

33 h. ago Lutte sans répit contre les incendies en Espagne et au Portugal, déjà six morts

Seule petite note d’espoir: la vague de chaleur, carburant des feux de forêt, touche à sa fin.

Events

34 h. ago Les électeurs de Battle River—Crowfoot, en Alberta, sont appelés aux urnes lundi

L’élection partielle suscite un intérêt national, car le chef conservateur Pierre Poilievre tentera de s’y faire élire.

Politics

34 h. ago Tomingley Exploration Intersects Significant Gold at El Paso

PERTH, Australia, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As originally indicated in an investor announcement dated 14 August 2025, Alkane Resources Limited (ASX: ALK; TSX: ALK; OTCQX: ALKEF) is pleased to provide the latest exploration results for drilling in the region around the Company’s Tomingley Gold Operations in Central New South Wales: Exploration within the […]

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