5 h. ago Canadian auto parts makers say they’ve steered around the worst of tariff headwinds

Canadian auto parts companies say the current North American trade agreement is helping them manage headwinds from south of the border, even as tariff disruptions intensified over the past months. With recent earnings reports from Martinrea International Inc. and Linamar Corp., both firms highlighted compliance with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement as a source of shelter from […]

Economics

5 h. ago NBA approves Celtics sale to private equity mogul Bill Chisholm for record $6.1B

BOSTON — The NBA on Wednesday unanimously approved the sale of the Boston Celtics to a group led by private equity mogul Bill Chisholm, a deal that values the franchise at more than $6.1 billion — the largest ever for an American professional sports team. The league said the transaction is expected to close shortly. […]

Economics

5 h. ago B.C.’s public sector growing at unsustainable rate, business group warns

The bulk of the growth came in health, community social services and public education, but the CFIB says much of it is not on the front lines.

Economics

5 h. ago Wildfire raging near Port Alberni, B.C., shows vigorous, ’unusual’ behaviour

A raging wildfire that has forced evacuations on south-central Vancouver Island has been burning at some of most severe levels of fire behaviour, a display that is “unusual” for the region, the British Columbia Wildfire Service said. An update posted by the service said the blaze, located about 12 km south of Port Alberni, has […]

Events

5 h. ago VIQ Solutions Posts Fifth Straight Positive Adjusted EBITDA Quarter

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — VIQ Solutions Inc. (“VIQ” or “the Company”) (TSX: VQS), a global leader in AI-powered digital documentation, today announced financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025. The Company reported continued margin expansion, its fifth consecutive quarter of positive Adjusted EBITDA, and secured its largest SaaS deployment to date, […]

Culture

7 h. ago NBA approves sale of Boston Celtics to private equity mogul Bill Chisholm for record $6.1 billion

BOSTON (AP) — The NBA on Wednesday unanimously approved the sale of the Boston Celtics to a group led by private equity mogul Bill Chisholm, a deal that values the franchise at more than $6.1 billion — the largest ever for an American professional sports team. The league said the transaction is expected to close […]

Economics

7 h. ago Canada Post to meet CUPW on Friday after workers rejected ‘best and final’ contract offer

CUPW president said the union has been urging Canada Post to come back to the bargaining table

Society

8 h. ago Cresco Labs Closes $325 Million Senior Secured Term Loan Refinancing

Transaction Extends Maturity to 2030, Strengthens Balance Sheet and Positions Company for Growth CHICAGO — Cresco Labs Inc. (CSE: CL) (OTCQX: CRLBF) (FSE: 6CQ) (“Cresco Labs” or the “Company”), today announced the closing of its previously announced refinancing of the Company’s senior secured credit facility. The new US$325 million senior secured term loan bears an […]

Economics

8 h. ago ’THIS IS OUR LIVELIHOOD’: Farmers brace for hit from China’s canola tariff

Farmer Bill Prybylski says China’s planned tariff on canola seed wasn’t factored into his business equations this year. The president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan says the 75.8% preliminary duty, announced Tuesday, has already caused canola prices to fall by $1 per bushel. That translates to a loss of about $200,000 for his […]

Economics

8 h. ago Postponed Vancouver concert prompts musician to play free pop

After his opening set for Sam Barber was cancelled, singer decided to play a free solo show

Other

9 h. ago Glass House Brands Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Results surpassed expectations across key metrics including biomass production, revenue, gross profit, and Adjusted EBITDA Wholesale biomass production was 230,748 pounds, up 54% year-over-year Cost of production was $91 per pound, a substantial improvement compared to $148 per pound in Q2 2024 Second quarter 2025 revenue was $59.9 million, exceeding guidance and up 11% year-over-year Gross […]

Culture

9 h. ago GECN Group Names Steven Brink CEO, Signaling a New Era of Global Growth and Innovation

ZURICH, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GECN Group, a leading global advisory firm specializing in executive compensation and corporate governance, has appointed Steven (Steve) Brink as its first Chief Executive Officer. This milestone marks a significant step in the firm’s evolution toward becoming a truly global, independent advisory group serving the world’s most complex […]

Other

9 h. ago Ontario opens $1B tariff support program for eligible businesses

Ontario is opening up a $1-billion fund aimed at giving relief to businesses affected by steel, aluminum and auto tariffs. The Protect Ontario Financing Program is part of a $5-billion tariff-related support package the provincial government announced in its spring budget. Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy says the loan program will help businesses make payroll, lease […]

Economics

9 h. ago ’I promise I will’: Pop singer Chappell Roan vows to perform in Saskatchewan

American pop star Chappell Roan is known to many as the “Midwest Princess” and now is promising to travel a touch north to the land of the living skies. Roan has created a buzz in Saskatchewan with the release of “The Subway,” her new song about post-breakup frustration, where she name-drops Saskatchewan. She has told […]

Other

9 h. ago Low water levels in Quebec rivers spur navigation warnings, watering bans

Authorities say current water levels are reduced because of the operations of dams, but also because of a lack of rain in recent weeks.

Other

10 h. ago 'Very stressful': Southern Alberta farmers say China's tariff on Canadian canola seed creates price uncertainty

Starting Thursday, China says it's placing a 75.8-per-cent levy on canola seed

Economics

10 h. ago Canada's Wonderland guests shocked by steep $60 pizza prices

Guests at Canada's Wonderland are raising concerns about the exorbitant food prices inside the amusement park after a video highlighting an extra-large pizza for a mind-boggling $60 sparked widespread backlash online. The TikTok, posted by user MJ, shows a menu at a Pizza Pizza location inside the amusement park, where a 16-inch cheese or pepperoni pizza is listed for $54.99 to $55.99 (more than $63 after tax)."How did we get here? I don't know if this is like, inflation times five, but I was flabbergasted when I saw this last weekend," MJ said in the video, which has since amassed over 240,000 views and more than 600 comments. "I honestly thought this was gonna be like, $30, $35 for like a whole cheese pizza... Who's spending $60 on cheese pizza from Pizza Pizza? Are people actually buying this?" they continued.@myplantalbum Give me your tips on how to buy food at Wonderland 😂 #canadaswonderland ♬ original sound - MJ 🪴🇵🇭The...

Economics

10 h. ago Canada Post, union to restart contract talks as company warns of ‘crisis’

The national mail carrier said it has asked the Canadian Union of Postal Workers to present a response to its 'best and final offers' that the union rejected nearly two weeks ago.

Economics

10 h. ago Quel espoir a le plus de chances de se tailler une place en 2025

Les postes sont rares, mais le CH compte sur quelques espoirs de talent qui pourraient causer la surprise.

Other

11 h. ago Buy Canadian shopping trend starting to lose some steam: Metro CEO

Consumers are still seeking local products, but executives at one of Canada’s biggest grocers say the buy Canadian movement is starting to lose some steam. “It’s decelerating somewhat,” Metro Inc. chief executive Eric La Fleche told analysts during a third-quarter earnings conference call on Wednesday. “Consumers are still buying more Canadian, so we’re seeing more […]

Culture