11 h. ago Oleksiak withdraws from swimming worlds citing whereabouts case with World Aquatics

Canada’s Penny Oleksiak has withdrawn from the upcoming world aquatics championships due to a whereabouts issue under anti-doping rules, she announced on social media Friday. The 25-year-old Toronto native, Canada’s most decorated female Olympian, said the matter “does not involve any banned substance” and added, “I am and always have been a clean athlete and […]

Economics

16 h. ago Natural Resources Canada announces over $21.5 million for Alberta carbon capture, storage projects

Ten million is going to the Bow Valley Carbon Cochrane Limited Partnership, a collaboration between Inter Pipeline Ltd. and Entropy Inc.

Economics

17 h. ago Canada awaits private sector move on Pacific crude pipeline, minister says

Canada's Natural Resources Minister, Tim Hodgson, said that Ottawa has not been presented yet with any private sector plan to build a new oil pipeline to the west coast.

Politics

19 h. ago Ottawa announces funding for five Alberta carbon capture projects

COCHRANE — Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson has announced $21.5 million in federal funding for five Alberta projects that aim to lower the cost of capturing and storing carbon dioxide emissions. The projects are being funded under the Energy Innovation Program, which put out a call for carbon capture, utilization and storage technology proposals. Bow […]

Transport

63 h. ago Mercer further improves Sustainalytics ESG Risk Rating, ranking in the top 15% globally

NEW YORK, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mercer International Inc. (“Mercer” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: MERC), a global forest products company with operations in Germany, the U.S., and Canada, announces that it has received an updated ESG Risk Rating of 16.8 from Sustainalytics. This updated score reflects continued improvement from its 2024 rating of […]

Other

66 h. ago Sinner, Alcaraz headline entry list for National Bank Open in Toronto

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz highlight a strong entry list at this summer’s National Bank Open men’s tournament in Toronto. The world No. 1 and No. 2 will hit the court at Sobeys Stadium for the ATP Masters 1000 event from July 27 to Aug. 7, Tennis Canada announced Wednesday. The annual Canadian tennis tournament […]

Society

66 h. ago Motel 6 Canada Lights Up The Stage With Country Thunder Music Festival Partnership

Toronto, ON, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Motel 6 Canada has announced its partnership with Country Thunder Saskatchewan (July 10-13, 2025) and Country Thunder Alberta (August 15-17, 2025) as the Official Hotel Partner for both festivals. This collaboration marks Motel 6 Canada’s inaugural venture into music festival partnerships, establishing a significant presence at two […]

Culture

67 h. ago Ottawa must pass a law revoking digital service tax before it can issue refunds: CRA

OTTAWA — Companies that paid the now-defunct digital services tax will have to wait for Ottawa to pass new legislation before they can get their refund, the Canada Revenue Agency has confirmed. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced late Sunday that Canada was dropping the tax on global tech giants in a bid to restart trade […]

Economics

67 h. ago $300 million federal climate programs failed to produce new jobs, lower emissions: Report

A report by the Department of Natural Resources says two 2018 federal climate programs that promised new jobs and lower emissions failed to provide either according to Blacklock’s Reporter. In fact, managers “stopped collecting” data that would establish whether taxpayers received value for money for the programs that received multi-year funding to the tune of […]

Society

68 h. ago Axis Insurance Expands Operations with the Joining of JT Insurance

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Axis Insurance Managers Inc. (Axis Insurance) is pleased to announce that J.T. Insurance Services (Canada), Inc. has officially joined the firm. Established in 1969, JT Insurance has built a strong reputation for its expertise in real estate, construction, and serving high-net-worth clients. Their expertise in these key sectors strengthens Axis Insurance’s […]

Economics

4 d. ago London researcher, Sarnia harmonica player named to Order of Canada

A London researcher who focuses on poverty and homelessness and a celebrated harmonica player and composer from Sarnia are among 83 people appointed Monday to the Order of Canada. Gov. Gen. Mary Simon announced the appointments of Cheryl Forchuk and Mike Stevens for their contributions to the nation. “Forchuk is an esteemed nurse scientist at […]

Other

4 d. ago Canada Royal Milk donates formula to Daily Bread Food Bank to support over 200 food programs across Toronto

KINGSTON, Ontario, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canada Royal Milk today announced the donation of 2,500 cans of Niuriss toddler formula to Daily Bread Food Bank, a non-profit organization that distributes fresh and shelf-stable food to over 200 food programs across Toronto. Since launching its Niuriss brand of infant and toddler formula, Canada Royal […]

Other

5 d. ago Zefiro Subsidiary Plants & Goodwin Awarded Additional Government

Earlier this month, the Company announced that the Ohio Department of Natural Resources awarded Zefiro subsidiary Plants & Goodwin a three-year Construction Manager at Risk contract totalling USD $19.6 million. The same department has awarded Plants & Goodwin the “Belmont 6” project, which involves decommissioning and environmental remediation of four orphaned oil and gas wells […]

Politics

6 d. ago Village of Quadeville rallies after mysterious animal attack on eight

Police and the Ministry of Natural Resources are working to determine what caused life-threatening injuries to girl in village near Barry's Bay

Events

6 d. ago Lorne Gunter: Protectionist Canadian regulations drive up consumer costs, lower productivity

This week, Canada’s largest grocery retailer, Loblaws, announced it would eliminate property restrictions in its leases with landlords. “Wow, Lorne,” you say. “Thanks for that fascinating glimpse into the scintillating world of commercial real estate.” Actually, the move could mean more competition in the grocery business and lower prices for shoppers. Loblaws includes property restrictions […]

Economics

7 d. ago CIRI Names Four Distinguished Investor Relations Professionals as Fellows

TORONTO, June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Canadian Investor Relations Institute (CIRI), Canada’s national association representing investor relations professionals, announced the 2025 CIRI Fellows. 2025 CIRI Fellows Carol HansellSenior Partner, Hansell LLP &Principal, Hansell McLaughlin Advisory Edward MillerDirector, Investor RelationsQ4 Inc. Ashley Nuell, CPIRVice President, Investor Relations Westport Fuel Systems Inc. Anne Plasterer, CPIRInvestor […]

Other

7 d. ago CIRI Announces the 2025 Recipient for the Award for Excellence in Investor Relations

TORONTO, June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Canadian Investor Relations Institute (CIRI), Canada’s national association representing investor relations professionals, is pleased to announce that Jennifer McCaughey, F.CIRI, has been chosen as the 37th recipient of the Award for Excellence in Investor Relations. Jennifer was honoured at CIRI’s 38th Annual Investor Relations Conference in Niagara-on-the-Lake, […]

Other

8 d. ago Letters June 27, 2025: ‘Making our new military spending target will be no problem, if we do it right.’

  Military target should be easy It will be easy to hit our 5% of GDP target for military spending. We simply just have to convert all military equipment (tanks, airplanes, subs, etc.) to run off renewable energy. The other option would be to reduce the denominator of the equation by eliminating all natural resource […]

Events

8 d. ago Biocon Biologics Receives Health Canada Approval for Yesafili™ (aflibercept); First Global Launch Scheduled for July 2025

TORONTO, Ontario, Canada and BENGALURU, Karnataka, India, June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Biocon Biologics Ltd. (BBL), a fully integrated global biosimilars company and subsidiary of Biocon Ltd. (BSE code: 532523, NSE: BIOCON), is pleased to announce that Health Canada has granted a Notice of Compliance (NOC) for Yesafili™ (aflibercept), a biosimilar to Eylea® (aflibercept) […]

Science

8 d. ago BlackRock® Canada Announces Risk Rating Changes, Annual Management Fee Reductions and Commencement of Securities Lending Transactions

TORONTO, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited (“BlackRock Canada”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (“BlackRock”) (NYSE:BLK) today announced updates to the investment risk ratings of certain iShares exchange-traded funds (“iShares ETFs”), a reduction to the annual management fees of certain iShares ETFs, and the commencement of securities lending […]

Events