25 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Fate of programs like CSC true a barometer of Carney's budget

I’m sure you’re all super impressed by the work being done in your communities by the legions of young volunteers working for the Canada Service Corps. What!? You say you’ve never heard of the Canada Service Corps (CSC)? Welcome to the club. Almost no Canadian has heard of it, even though the program has blown […]

Events

27 h. ago Charting the Global Economy: Weak Jobs, Steady Inflation Seal Fed Rate Cut

A record downward revision to annual US job growth, paired with no surprises in the latest inflation data, sealed the deal for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates next week.

Economics

37 h. ago Protests outside, silence inside as Canada faces Israel in empty Halifax arena

HALIFAX — It was a surreal scene in Halifax on Friday as Canada kicked off its Davis Cup tennis tie against Israel behind closed doors at Scotiabank Centre in Halifax. Save for athletes and staff of the two teams and the necessary officials, who were either on the court or courtside, the venue that normally […]

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38 h. ago New Fortress Energy Advisers Prepare for Confidential Debt Talks

Advisers to various groups of New Fortress Energy Inc. creditors have signed non-disclosure agreements with the liquefied natural gas company as it begins restructuring talks after prolonged project delays have left it struggling to cover debt costs, according to people familiar with the situation.

Economics

39 h. ago Telesat announces equity distribution of Telesat Lightspeed business

OTTAWA, Ontario, Sept. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Telesat (Nasdaq and TSX: TSAT), one of the world’s largest and most innovative satellite operators, today announced that it has completed the distribution of 62% of the equity of its Telesat Lightspeed business to an indirect subsidiary of Telesat Corporation. The indirect subsidiary is wholly-owned by Telesat […]

Economics

43 h. ago Ontario municipalities urge Ford to reconsider plan to ditch speed cameras

Ford reacted to news earlier this week that 17 automated speed cameras were cut down in Toronto over two nights, saying if municipalities don't ditch them, he will.

Politics

43 h. ago Proposed $26M CIBC settlement could soon put money in Canadians' pockets

Canadians could soon claim a part of a multimillion-dollar proposed CIBC mutual funds settlement.Law firm Siskinds LLP announced on Friday that a $26-million settlement has been reached with CIBC and CIBC Trust Corporation to resolve a class action against various mutual fund trustees and managers, challenging the trailing commissions they have paid to discount brokers on mutual funds under their management.Trailing commissions, also known as trailer fees, are compensation for mutual fund dealers who advise investors. However, over the years, these commissions were also paid to discount brokers, who are not allowed to provide investment advice."It is alleged by the plaintiffs that, since no advice is provided to investors who purchase mutual funds through discount brokers, these investors receive no value for the trailing commissions that reduce the value of their mutual fund investments," reads the class action.This settlement is still subject to approval by the Onta...

Economics

43 h. ago Justin Bieber shows up to Ontario bar and staff were taken by 'complete surprise'

Ontario Beliebers were given the ultimate surprise this past week when megastar Justin Bieber dropped by a local pub unannounced. The singer — who is arguably Ontario's most famous export — is fresh off the release of his surprise album, Swag II, which was released as the reissued bonus version of his seventh studio album, Swag, released just 56 days prior. Between promotional stops for the album, the "Daises" singer took some much-deserved time off to play games at Chicago Pub & Billiards in Cambridge, Ont., located at 1 Hespeler Rd.     View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Justin Bieber (@lilbieber)"It was a complete surprise," staff at the pub told blogTO. "We didn't receive any advance notice," noting this was the first time the singer had visited the location. While he was there,...

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43 h. ago Kolibri Global Energy Inc. Calls Meeting in Response to a Shareholder Requisition

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Kolibri Global Energy Inc. (the “Company” or “Kolibri”) (TSX: KEI, NASDAQ: KGEI) announces that the Board of Directors of the Company received a requisition pursuant to section 167 of the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) (the “Act”) from CDS & Co. on behalf of certain of its participants, themselves holding common […]

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45 h. ago Theratechnologies Shareholders Approve Proposed Plan of Arrangement to Be Acquired by Future Pak

MONTREAL, Sept. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Theratechnologies Inc. (“Theratechnologies” or the “Company”) (TSX: TH) (NASDAQ: THTX), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company, is pleased to announce that its shareholders have approved the previously announced plan of arrangement (the “Arrangement”) under Chapter XVI – Division II of the Business Corporations Act (Québec) involving CB Biotechnology, LLC (the “Purchaser”), an affiliate of Future Pak, […]

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46 h. ago Russia cuts interest rate to 17% as strains show in wartime economy

Russia’s central bank cut its benchmark interest rate Friday by one percentage point to 17%, a step that could support the economy as growth slows and spending on the war against Ukraine increases the budget deficit. The bank had raised its key rate as high as 21% to combat inflation, but has begun to retreat […]

Culture

47 h. ago After Sun article, Industry minister promises to delist Samidoun as not

Despite being listed as a terrorist group a year ago, the Vancouver-based terror group is still listed as an active not-for-profit corporation

Politics

47 h. ago Electra Announces Terms of US$30 Million Brokered Private Placement for Completion of Refinery Construction

TORONTO, Sept. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Electra Battery Materials Corporation (NASDAQ: ELBM; TSX-V: ELBM) (“Electra” or the “Company”) announces the detailed terms of its previously announced US$30 million financing in connection with its ongoing financial restructuring (the “Restructuring”) with the holders of senior secured convertible notes (the “Lenders”). The Company has entered into an […]

Economics

47 h. ago Electra Signs Term Sheet with Ontario for C$17.5 Million as Part of C$100 Million Cobalt Refinery Investment

TORONTO, Sept. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Electra Battery Materials Corporation (NASDAQ: ELBM; TSX-V: ELBM) (“Electra” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce it has signed a term sheet for C$17.5 million in proposed funding from Invest Ontario, an agency of the Government of Ontario, to support construction of its cobalt sulfate refinery in Temiskaming […]

Economics

48 h. ago Johanne Papillon and Yousry Bissada join the Board of Directors of iA Financial Corporation Inc.

QUEBEC CITY — iA Financial Corporation Inc. (TSX: IAG) today announced the appointment of Johanne Papillon and Yousry Bissada to its Board of Directors, effective September 23, 2025. Johanne Papillon has over 25 years of experience in the Canadian financial services industry. From January 2020 to December 2022, she was Senior Vice-President, Business & Financial […]

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49 h. ago EdgePoint Announces Execution of Standby Purchase Agreement and Commitment Letter with TeraGo

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES TORONTO, Sept. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TeraGo Inc. (“TeraGo” or the “Issuer”) (TSX:TGO): This press release is being disseminated by EdgePoint Investment Group Inc. (“EdgePoint”) and Cymbria Corporation (“Cymbria”, and collectively with EdgePoint, the “Acquiror”), an account managed by EdgePoint, to […]

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49 h. ago Fairfax India Announces Sale of Equity Interest in Saurashtra Freight Private Limited

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES (Note: All dollar amounts in this news release are expressed in U.S. dollars except as otherwise noted.) TORONTO, Sept. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fairfax India Holdings Corporation (“Fairfax India” or the “Company”) (TSX: FIH.U) announces that its wholly-owned subsidiary, FIH […]

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53 h. ago ECB Officials Diverge on Rates as Villeroy Says Cut Is Possible

European Central Bank officials offered diverging views on the next step for interest rates, highlighting the sense of uncertainty overshadowing euro-zone monetary policy at present.

Other

53 h. ago ECB Officials Diverge on Rates as Villeroy Says Cut Possible

European Central Bank officials offered diverging views on the next step for interest rates, highlighting the potential for disagreement over euro-zone monetary policy.

Other

61 h. ago Asia Joins Global Equity Rally After US Inflation: Markets Wrap

Asia joined a global equity rally after relatively tame US inflation data and cooling jobs numbers clinched a path for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates next week.

Economics