4 d. ago National Music Centre’s OHSOTO’KINO Indigenous Programming Initiative Receives $750,000 Boost from TD Bank Group

Continued sponsorship to elevate and celebrate Indigenous voices in music CALGARY, Alberta, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — National Music Centre (NMC) is pleased to announce that TD Bank Group has renewed its support for amplifying Indigenous voices through NMC’s OHSOTO’KINO Indigenous Programming Initiative, with a $750,000 investment over the next three years. As part […]

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6 d. ago Toronto outdoor venue to get futuristic update in Ontario Place rebuild

Ontario Place's iconic Budweiser Stage amphitheatre is getting a dramatic overhaul as part of the sweeping and controversial revitalization of the waterfront site, and here's what it will look like. On Tuesday, the Ford government unveiled the final designs for the new Ontario public space, including the redesigned venue, which will be able to host up to 20,000 guests in the summer and nearly 9,000 in the winter, transforming it into a year-round indoor-outdoor concert destination. A map of the future revitalized site shows a large section devoted to the Therma megaspa, the Live Nation music venue, the new Ontario Science Centre, and a massive publicly owned parking structure. The venue's renderings show its east side entrance as well as the east pavilion. "For the past 30 years, our amphitheatre has presented and hosted some of the biggest and best Canadian and international artists," said Wayne Zronik, President of Business Operations for ...

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1 week ago Music streamer Spotify tells CRTC not to regulate it like radio

"To apply yesterday's tools to today's platforms risks dulling Canada's success on the global music stage," said Xenia Manning, Spotify's director of global music policy.

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1 week ago Don’t regulate us like radio, music streamer Spotify tells CRTC

OTTAWA — Music streamer Spotify says Canada’s federal broadcast regulator shouldn’t impose rules meant for radio on streaming services. Appearing before a CRTC hearing Friday, company representatives compared regulating Spotify like a radio station to treating Uber like a horse and buggy operation. “To apply yesterday’s tools to today’s platforms risks dulling Canada’s success on […]

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1 week ago Alectra marks Indigenous History Month with key achievement towards truth and reconciliation efforts

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alectra announced today its achievement of Phase 1 certification in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program, marking an important milestone in its ongoing commitment to advancing Truth and Reconciliation. The announcement coincides with National Indigenous History Month, a time to reflect on the diverse cultures, […]

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1 week ago Arizona Sonoran Announces Closing of C$51,750,000 Bought Deal Public Offering of Common Shares

The final short form prospectus is accessible through SEDAR+ NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES. TORONTO — Arizona Sonoran Copper Company Inc. (TSX:ASCU | OTCQX:ASCUF) (“ASCU” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce that the Company has closed its previously announced public offering of common […]

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1 week ago CHAR Tech Announces Extension of Term Warrants, RSU and Options Grant

TORONTO, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CHAR Technologies Ltd. (“CHAR Tech” or the “Company”) (TSXV:YES) a leader in sustainable energy solutions, announces that the Board of Directors has approved the amendment of up to 2,750,000 common share purchase warrants (the “Warrants”). The Warrants were part of the Unit Offering with ArcelorMittal XCARB S.à r.l . (“ArcelorMittal”), as […]

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2 w. ago Largo Announces $10 Million Factoring Facility to Accelerate Receivables and Support Working Capital

All dollar amounts expressed are in thousands of U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated. Monetizes accounts receivable from vanadium product sales to support near-term working capital Initial facility of up to $10 million, with potential expansion to $30 million subject to customer and credit approvals TORONTO — Largo Inc. (“Largo” or the “Company“) (TSX: LGO) (NASDAQ: […]

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3 w. ago Things to do in Calgary in June: Inglewood Night Market | Black Music Month | Calgary Farmyard

There is no shortage of things to do in Calgary. Here are highlights from local events in and around the city. Check out our full events listings for more. Black Music Month at National Music Centre View this post on Instagram A post shared by National Music Centre (@nmc_canada) In honour of Black Music Month, […]

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3 w. ago BMO Financial Group makes executive changes including U.S. leadership

TORONTO — BMO Financial Group has made changes to its senior executive ranks including new leadership in its U.S. division as it looks to boost operations in the country. The bank said Thursday that the numerous shifts include appointing Aron Levine, who came from decades at Bank of America, to group head and president of […]

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3 w. ago BDC and First Nations Bank of Canada launch a $100M initiative to boost business acquisitions

Acquisition of established businesses seen as a model of economic reconciliation TORONTO, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Nations Bank of Canada (FNBC) and the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) today announced a $100M initiative to increase business acquisitions by Indigenous communities and economic development agencies across the country. The timing is crucial […]

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4 w. ago Justin Trudeau’s son Xav on following in his father’s political footsteps: ‘It’s not my thing’

'I've seen like what my dad has had to do and what he's had to sacrifice, and it’s not really worth it for me,' the 17-year-old said recently

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4 w. ago The secret party at Toronto's hottest street festival this week you need to know about

One of Toronto's most eagerly anticipated annual street festivals is back this weekend, and there's a not-so-secret party happening in the middle of the action, brought to you by one of the city's favourite party collectives.As sure a sign of summer's return as sun-drenched patios and folks flocking to Woodbine Beach, Do West Fest is back this weekend, bringing three days of non-stop action to Dundas West between Ossington and Lansdowne.With last year's festival drawing an estimated 750,000 visitors, it's safe to say that Do West Fest is consistently one of the city's biggest street festivals, and with over 20 licensed patios and 200 local vendors, it's also (if I may be so frank) one of the best.Across the festival's 16-block run, you'll stumble upon a number of stages with live music and entertainment, street food vendors serving up every type of cuisine you could dream of and vendors selling everything from handmade crafts and goods to...

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