74 m. ago ZenaTech Expands Drone as a Service (DaaS) to California with Offer to Acquire an Engineering and Surveying Firm, Tapping into Precision Agriculture and Viticulture Market

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), a technology company specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), and enterprise SaaS, has signed an offer to acquire a California-based civil engineering and land surveying firm with a well established history of […]

Society

95 m. ago Heathrow fire caused by preventable technical fault known for years: report

Europe’s busiest air hub shut for about 18 hours in March after a fire knocked out one of the three electrical substations that supply Heathrow with power.

Events

2 h. ago Analysis shows Trump’s tariffs would cost US employers $82.3 billion

WASHINGTON (AP) — An analysis finds that a critical group of U.S. employers would face a direct cost of $82.3 billion from President Donald Trump’s current tariff plans, a sum that could be potentially managed through price hikes, layoffs, hiring freezes or lower profit margins. The analysis by the JPMorganChase Institute is among the first […]

Economics

2 h. ago WSIB Quietly Outsources Union Work During Strike, Union Says

TORONTO — The Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750) is raising the alarm after internal documents reveal the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has begun outsourcing core work performed by striking frontline workers. An internal message sent to WSIB staff outlines a trial program that allows contracted health-care providers to contact employers directly and […]

Other

3 h. ago Lisa Sygutek: Canadians have the power to fight back against Big Tech

Let Canada be the democratic beacon in an increasingly autocratic world by standing up to Silicon Valley

Other

3 h. ago Oxaro statement: Consulting firm ‘continues to adapt’ approach to VISP

Global News submitted a 15-page letter of questions to Oxaro, which offered partial responses. Here is a collated version of them.

Economics

4 h. ago Heathrow Power Outage Was Due to Issue Flagged Seven Years Ago

The cause of a “catastrophic failure” of critical equipment at an electrical substation that served Heathrow airport was detected in 2018 but was ignored by National Grid Plc, according to an official report on the incident.

Other

4 h. ago Leloup and Bury: Don't let Ontario set fire to its own recycling plan

The province is loosening the rules that aime to make companies limit the environmental impacts of their product packaging. It's a step backwards.

Events

8 h. ago Once known as ‘Dirty Myrtle,’ Myrtle Beach is now the fastest

A South Carolina beach town once nicknamed “Dirty Myrtle” because of its rowdy nightclubs and strip joints has become a magnet for retirees in a nation that continues to age. The number of residents age 65 years and older in the Myrtle Beach metropolitan area grew by 6.3% last year, making it the fastest-growing metro […]

Other

10 h. ago Marner reveals factors for leaving Maple Leafs, signing with Vegas

Mitch Marner on Tuesday night shed some light on his desire to play for the Vegas Golden Knights. In his first news conference as a member of the Western Conference club and clad in his new No. 93 Golden Knights sweater, Marner made it clear Vegas was his first choice. “We thought about going to […]

Other

10 h. ago Arrestations policières en Turquie pour une caricature qui représenterait Mahomet

Quatre employés d’un magazine satirique sont détenus par les autorités et accusés d’«insulte aux valeurs religieuses».

Events

12 h. ago WSIB Workers to Hold Information Picket at Union Station as Strike Enters July

TORONTO — As the WSIB strike enters its third month, members of the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE Local 1750) will hold an information picket at Toronto’s Union Station on Tuesday, July 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The action aims to educate commuters returning to work after the long weekend about the ongoing […]

Society

14 h. ago TSN’s ultimate insider Bob McKenzie announces his retirement from a life of hockey scoops

He has been one of the ultimate hockey insiders for the better part of five decades, and now TSN’s Bob McKenzie is trading in scoops for a full-on life of retirement and relaxation. One of the best regarded hockey voices in the business announced his retirement on Tuesday as the July 1 as free agent […]

Sport

16 h. ago ‘Proud to be a Canadian,’ says one of thousands of Canada Day revellers at Queen’s Park

There was a sea of red-and-white hats and other clothing as thousands of Canada Day celebrants of all ages took over Queen’s Park on Tuesday to honour of the country’s 158th birthday. “I’m proud to be Canadian,” said retired Torontonian Francis Gumabay, who attended the event with his wife, Milagro, and his dog, Hershey. “We’re […]

Other

18 h. ago Glen Gulutzan leaving Edmonton Oilers to become Dallas Stars’ new head coach

General manager Jim Nill announced the move Tuesday.

Other

19 h. ago Trump Risks Voter Blowback as ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Moves Forward

The US Senate handed President Donald Trump a major political victory with its Tuesday passage of a sweeping domestic policy bill, bringing him one step closer to a signature legislative achievement in an administration that has largely governed through executive power.

Other

19 h. ago Canucks: Brock Boeser never wanted to leave, now he’s staying with stunning contract

Boeser, 28, lands seven-year deal at US$7.25 million annually. He was projected by AFP Analytics to get six years at $8.450 in annual average value

Other

19 h. ago B.C. reports offer ‘road map’ for repatriation of Indigenous historical items

A pair of reports out of British Columbia are detailing the complex, expensive and under resourced process of repatriating Indigenous historical items or remains back to their homes. 

Transport

21 h. ago NHL Free Agency Live: Canucks extended Demko, Garland but can they do anything else major?

Waiting to see where Brock Boeser will wind up. He's bound to get offers better than what Vancouver can give him.

Politics

21 h. ago Canada Recommerce Intelligence Report 2025: $4.72 Bn Market is Advancing Through Retailer Engagement, Platform Expansion, and Circular Policy Alignment – Forecast to 2029 – ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN — The “Canada Recommerce Market Intelligence Databook – 60+ KPIs, Market Size, Share & Forecast by Channel, Category & Consumer Segment – Q2 2025 Update” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The recommerce market in Canada is expected to grow by 10.7% on annual basis to reach US$4.72 billion in 2025. The recommerce […]

Economics