3 h. ago That time Knowlton Nash was the most famous news anchor in Canada

Knowlton Nash, a name synonymous with Canadian journalism, dedicated his life to shaping the world of news broadcasting. For a decade, he stood at the helm of CBC Television's flagship news program, The National, and gained a place in the hearts of many Canadians from coast to coast.His steady voice, warm demeanour, and signature oversized glasses earned him a reputation as a trusted figure in Canadian journalism, and his career, which spanned multiple decades, was marked by groundbreaking moments and high-stakes stories.Born Cyril Knowlton Nash in Toronto on Nov. 18, 1927, he was named after his father. At the age of five, Nash decided that he preferred to be known as Knowlton. At just eight years old, Nash sold his first newspaper and began producing his own newssheet.His fascination with news continued to grow, and by the age of 10, he had already released multiple editions of his own weekly newspaper, which he sold for less than a nickel.Nash took his first professional step int...

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5 h. ago Daanaa Announces Zodiac Solar Power Substring Inverter Samples for PV Module Integration, Unlocking Up to 42% More Energy Harvest

Experience Zodiac, an integrated power electronics solution that, enables manufacturers to offer high-performing PV modules that maximize energy output, enhance reliability, and simplify operations and maintenance (O&M) for solar systems. VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Daanaa Resolution, Inc., an innovator in power system electronics and semiconductor technology, is introducing Zodiac, an advanced power electronics solution designed […]

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7 h. ago Faircourt Asset Management Inc. Announces February Distribution

Toronto, Feb. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Faircourt Asset Management Inc., as Manager of the Faircourt Fund (CBOE:FGX), is pleased to announce the monthly distribution payable on the Shares of the below listed Fund. Faircourt Funds Trading Symbol Distribution Amount (per share/unit) Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payable Date Faircourt Gold Income Corp. FGX $0.024 February […]

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8 h. ago Purpose Investments Inc. Announces February 2025 Distributions for the Seven New Yield Shares ETFs

TORONTO, Feb. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Purpose Investments Inc. (“Purpose”) is pleased to announce the distributions for the month of February 2025 for its newest set of Yield Shares ETFs. The ex-distribution date for all seven Yield Shares ETFs listed in the table below is February 28, 2025. ETF Name Ticker Distributionper Unit RecordDate […]

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8 h. ago Predictmedix AI Announces Closing of $320,000 First Tranche to Accelerate Commercialization

TORONTO — Predictmedix AI Inc. (CSE: PMED) (OTC: PMEDF) (FRA: 3QP) (“Predictmedix” or the “Company”), a leading provider of AI-powered health screening solutions, is pleased to announce the successful closing of the first tranche of its non-brokered private placement. The Company issued 16,000,000 units (“Units”) at an issue price of $0.02 per Unit, raising gross […]

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8 h. ago Bybit Hack, Crypto’s Biggest Ever, Spoils Coinbase’s SEC Victory Party

The crypto industry started its Friday in a jubilant mood, with Coinbase Global Inc.’s announcement that US securities regulators were poised to dismiss a legal case against the nation’s largest digital-asset exchange.

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8 h. ago Integral Metals Announces Private Placement Offering and Engages Market Maker

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Integral Metals Corp. (CSE: INTG | FSE: ZK9) (the “Company” or “Integral”) is pleased to announce that it intends to complete a non-brokered private placement offering (the “Private Placement”) of common […]

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9 h. ago First Trust Portfolios Canada Announces Cap, Buffer and Dates of February Buffer ETF

TORONTO, Feb. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FT Portfolios Canada Co. (“First Trust Canada”), announced today that the cap, buffer and dates for the next Target Outcome Period for the First Trust Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF – February (FEBB.F) (the “fund” or “February Buffer ETF”) are as follows: TICKER CAP BUFFER OUTCOME PERIOD FEBB.F 14.60% […]

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9 h. ago Forsys Closes Previously Announced Non‐Brokered Private Placement

TORONTO, Feb. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Forsys Metals Corp. (TSX: FSY) (FSE: F2T) (NSX: FSY) (“Forsys” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the completion of its previously announced non-brokered private placement (the “Private Placement”), for aggregate gross proceeds of C$5,005,000, pursuant to which the Company issued a total of 10,010,000 Units at a […]

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9 h. ago St. Mary’s Academy U18 prep hockey team crushed after program gets slashed

The team wasn't told until November, which was past crucial league deadlines making it impossible for the girls to try and save the team for next season.

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10 h. ago DOGE Restores 9/11 Survivor Program Cuts, Hiring Back Workers

The Trump administration walked back cuts to a health program for 9/11 first responders and survivors, restoring research grants and the jobs of laid-off workers.

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10 h. ago DOGE Restores 9/11 Survivor Program Cuts, Hires Back Workers

The Trump administration walked back cuts to a health program for 9/11 first responders and survivors, restoring research grants and the jobs of laid-off workers.

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10 h. ago Ninepoint Partners Announces Estimated February 2025 Cash Distributions for Ninepoint Cash Management Fund – ETF Series

TORONTO, Feb. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ninepoint Partners LP (“Ninepoint Partners”) today announced the estimated February 2025 cash distribution for the ETF Series of Ninepoint Cash Management Fund (the “Fund”). Ninepoint Partners expects to issue a press release on or about February 27, 2025, which will provide the final distribution rate. The record date […]

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10 h. ago Ninepoint Partners Announces February 2025 Cash Distributions for ETF Series Securities

TORONTO, Feb. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ninepoint Partners LP (“Ninepoint Partners”) today announced the February 2025 cash distributions for its ETF Series securities. The record date for the distributions is February 28, 2025. All distributions are payable on March 7, 2025. The per-unit February 2025 distributions are detailed below: Ninepoint ETF Series Ticker Distribution […]

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10 h. ago Trigon Metals Announces Upsizing of Private Placement and Closing of First Tranche

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES TORONTO — Trigon Metals Inc. (TSX-V: TM, OTCQB: PNTZF) (“Trigon” or the “Company”) has closed a non-brokered first tranche (the “First Tranche”) of its previously announced non-brokered private placement financing of common shares (the “Offering”). The Company issued 4,390,000 common shares […]

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10 h. ago Toronto seeing most new home listings in Canada but hardly anyone is buying

Predictions that Toronto's housing market would see a triumphant return of the enthusiasm and heat it's historically known for have fallen flat thus far, with sales continuing to dwindle far below hopes and expectations, and new listings continuing to pour onto the market.Nearly 20,000 homes are now up for sale within the GTA, per the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB)'s numbers for January, marking a worrying 48.6 per cent uptick in new listings and 70.2 per cent increase in active listings compared to this time last year.The number of sales transactions, meanwhile, has fallen 7.9 per cent over the same time frame, disheartening realtors and sellers who were expecting a bounceback after an abysmal 2024.RBC economists really put these numbers into perspective in a new special housing report that this month compared how the real estate scenes in major cities across Canada are faring.One graph shows Toronto to have the third-biggest year-over...

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11 h. ago Rogers is increasing its U.S. and international roaming charges

Rogers and its flanker brand Fido are set to increase U.S. and international roaming rates on March 3rd, just in time for March Break.Notices appearing on both wireless provider's websites detail the change.Currently, Rogers and Fido charge $12/day for U.S. roaming and $15/day for international roaming. Starting March 3rd, roaming rates will rise to $14/day for U.S. roaming and $16/day for international roaming.We have reached out to Rogers to learn if the company will change other aspects of the 'Roam Like Home' program, such as how many days per billing cycle customers can be charged for roaming (the current cap is 20 days), and will update this post with any further information it provides.A notice from the telecom advises the price raise starts March 3. Photo from MobileSyrup.Notably, the change brings Rogers' roaming rates closer to what Bell and Telus charge.Bell raised its prices to $13/day for U.S. and $16/day for international roaming in early ...

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11 h. ago Alta Equipment Group Announces Date of Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results Release, Conference Call and Webcast

LIVONIA, Mich., Feb. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alta Equipment Group Inc. (NYSE: ALTG) (“Alta” or “the Company”), a leading provider of premium material handling, construction and environmental processing equipment and related services, today announced that it will report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024, after the […]

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11 h. ago Ontario NDP, Liberals release election platforms promising billions in new spending

The NDP says it will increase government revenue through tax increases, while the Liberals say they will find efficiencies

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12 h. ago Lethbridge city councillor asking colleagues to confirm city's stance opposing coal mines

A Lethbridge city councillor is asking her council colleagues to confirm their opposition to any coal mines — including the proposed Grassy Mountain project — that “risk damage” to the Oldman watershed. Australia-based Northback Holdings has applied to the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) for a temporary drilling program to explore for coal and divert water […]

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