83 m. ago Canadian airline just named best on the continent despite history of complaints

Air Canada just received a prestigious award from "the Oscars of the aviation industry."Skytrax released its World Airline Awards on Tuesday, revealing its annual global and regional airline rankings for 2025.Globally, Canadian airlines fared decently, with Air Canada ranking 19th out of 100, climbing 10 spots from 29th place in the 2024 ranking.Porter Airlines also made moves, soaring to 44th place from 57th the previous year. Air Transat dropped one spot to 60th place, and WestJet experienced the steepest decline among Canadian airlines from 64th to 75th place globally this year.Air industry heavyweights Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific were named the top three best airlines in the world for 2025.Canadian airlines did way better regionally. Skytrax named Air Canada as the best airline in North America, beating out the United States' Delta Airlines for the number one spot.Porter Airlines followed closely behind in third place, while Air Transat and...

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88 m. ago American charged after 35 kilos of illegal pot found in truck at border

An American rental truck driver who claimed he ended up in Canada after getting his directions mixed up was allegedly busted with 35 kilograms of marijuana while trying to return to the U.S. at a Buffalo border crossing. U.S. Customs and Border Protection say on Sunday, officers encountered Ronald Nunn, a 43-year-old U.S. States citizen […]

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90 m. ago Patient Advocates File Formal Complaints from 50 Patients, Call for Urgent Action to Stop Illegal Fees in Private Clinics

TORONTO, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Ontario Health Coalition was joined by patients from across Ontario in a press conference today as they announced that they have filed formal complaints on behalf of patients charged user fees for health care at private clinics. When the Ford government redirected resources away from public hospitals […]

Science

2 h. ago Cority’s 2025 Sustainability Report: Double‑Digit Drop in Cloud‑Hosting Emissions and Record Community Engagement

Expanded Scope 3 footprint, 42% cut in hosting emissions, and a surge in employee volunteer hours set the stage for science‑based targets in 2025 TORONTO, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cority, the global leader in enterprise Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) and Sustainability software, has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, detailing how the cloud‑software […]

Society

3 h. ago R. Kelly hospitalized after prison overdose, his lawyers allege murder plot

R. Kelly's lawyers allege prison staff provided the singer with an 'overdose quantity' of medication shortly after they filed an emergency motion seeking his immediate release.

Events

3 h. ago Jay Monahan to leave next year as PGA Tour turns to NFL exec Brian Rolapp for new leadership

CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Jay Monahan is leaving the PGA Tour next year after a decade that ends with a sport fractured by the Saudi riches of LIV Golf. He turns it over to top NFL executive Brian Rolapp in a new role as CEO that Rolapp sees as rife with commercial growth. Rolapp, the […]

Politics

3 h. ago American busted with $300K of pot after wrong turn at U.S. border with Ontario

A GPS error sent a man toward the U.S.-Canada border, where he was arrested after authorities discovered boxes of marijuana in his vehicle.U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) states that 43-year-old U.S. citizen Ronald Nunn is facing felony drug charges after authorities searched his rental truck following a wrong turn at the U.S.-Canada border. A CBP post on X reveals that Nunn is from California.The incident occurred on Sunday, June 15, in Buffalo, New York, when Nunn was driving while following directions on his phone. He alleged that, unbeknownst to him, the directions were leading him to Canada.He made the wrong turn onto the Peace Bridge at the U.S.-Canada border, then headed back to the U.S. At the border, he allegedly told a CBP officer that his truck was empty."However, upon further inspection by the CBP officers, several boxes were discovered in the back of the truck, contradicting the man's claim," reads the release. "The rental truck and Nunn were...

Economics

4 h. ago Top California Lender, LLC Closes $5.3 Million Loan for Mixed

BOISE, Idaho, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Top California Lender, a private lender specializing in commercial real estate lending, is proud to announce the successful closing of a $5.3 million loan to finance the acquisition of a mixed-use development in Boise, Idaho. This transaction highlights the company’s commitment to supporting innovative projects in emerging […]

Economics

5 h. ago Les Téhéranais entre peur et résilience sous les frappes israéliennes

Le centre-ville est placardé de slogans menaçants, tandis que de longues files s’étirent devant des commerces.

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6 h. ago Trump suggests he’ll extend deadline for TikTok’s Chinese owner to sell app

President Donald Trump suggested on Tuesday that he would likely extend a deadline for TikTok’s Chinese owner to divest the popular video sharing app. Trump had signed an order in early April to keep TikTok running for another 75 days after a potential deal to sell the app to American owners was put on ice. […]

Economics

6 h. ago OSG Corporation Extends its Contract with Rimini Street for Support of its Oracle EBS Systems through 2029

With 8% reduction in total IT operating costs achieved by choosing Rimini Street, Japanese manufacturer commits to a long-term partnership as part of its strategic plans to self-fund productivity-enhancing initiatives for growth LAS VEGAS — Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), a global provider of end-to-end enterprise software support, management and innovation solutions, and the leading […]

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6 h. ago Porter Airlines is North America’s Best Regional Airline: Skytrax

TORONTO — Porter Airlines was selected as Best Regional Airline in North America at the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards, for the second consecutive year. The category includes airlines that primarily or exclusively fly within North America. Over 100 countries participate in the world’s largest airline passenger satisfaction survey to select the award winners. This […]

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6 h. ago Morning missile attack from Iran sends millions of Israelis into shelters

According to an official update from the Israeli Health Ministry, a total of 154 people had arrived at hospitals following the overnight and morning attacks

Events

7 h. ago VisibleThread RFP Software Expands Global Partner Program to Promote Efficiency and Secure AI Adoption

BALTIMORE, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VisibleThread, a leading provider of RFP software, recently announced the expansion of their Partner Program, enabling agencies and consultants worldwide to advocate for efficiency gains and support secure AI adoption across the RFP lifecycle. These partners, including BTW & Co, Summit Strategy and e50k Strategic Advisory, play a critical […]

Culture

7 h. ago Opinion: Southern Alberta is an essential driver of economic prosperity in the face of trade threats

For decades, Alberta’s economic development has been focused on the north, with the Fort McMurray and Cold Lake oilsands, and the Duvernay and Montney formations, driving public and private investment. It worked out very well for our province. But, as the global economic and political order shifts, it is time for everyone, from investors to […]

Economics

9 h. ago Why more Canadians are landing in emergency departments with cannabis

The commercialization of cannabis and higher potency of THC is driving increases in cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, research suggests

Culture

10 h. ago AXL Launches Venture Studio with $15M to Build 50 AI Companies, Fuelling Canada’s Global Leadership in AI Research

TORONTO — Today, AXL, a new Canadian venture studio transforming world-class AI research into high-growth companies, has launched with a plan to build 50 AI-powered companies over the next five years to fuel Canada’s research-to-commercialization pipeline. This is enabled by an oversubscribed first closing of its venture fund of $15 million CAD. With this, AXL […]

Economics

11 h. ago Modi Misses Chance to Push for US Trade Deal as Trump Leaves G

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had no opportunity to push for a US trade deal with Donald Trump after the American president left the Group of Seven leaders’ summit early, a potential setback for New Delhi as recent tariff negotiations hit hurdles.

Economics

17 h. ago LeddarTech Announces Intention to File under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act in Canada

QUEBEC CITY, Canada, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LeddarTech® Holdings Inc. (“LeddarTech” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LDTC), an AI-powered software company recognized for its innovation in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving (AD), today announces that, further to its press release dated June 11, 2025, it intends on making an assignment into […]

Culture

17 h. ago  ZYUS Life Sciences Announces Closing of First Tranche of Unit Offering

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES SASKATOON, Saskatchewan — ZYUS Life Sciences Corporation (the “Company”) (TSXV: ZYUS), a Canadian-based life sciences company focused on the development and commercialization of novel cannabinoid-based pharmaceutical drug candidates for pain management, is pleased to announce that it has now completed […]

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