2 h. ago Canadians will see wages pick up as immigration slows, Conference Board argues

OTTAWA — The Conference Board of Canada expects wage hikes will pick up speed in the coming years as the pace of population growth slows down. The think tank said in a new economic forecast Monday that Canada’s labour market has been “resilient” this year despite tariff pressures from the United States. The national unemployment […]

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2 h. ago Fengate highlights responsible investment progress with release of 2024 Sustainability Report

TORONTO, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fengate Asset Management (Fengate) today released its 2024 Sustainability Report (the report), demonstrating the firm’s continued commitment to responsible investment in Canada and the United States (U.S.). Fengate’s second firmwide sustainability report, the latest report details the significant progress made in several key areas between January and December […]

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3 h. ago Canada Post, union say still no date for offer vote: ‘Chaos and confusion’

The union representing postal workers at Canada Post described a process of 'chaos and confusion' as work continues towards a vote ordered by the federal jobs minister.

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4 h. ago Vestas CEO Says EU’s Fragmented Policy Puts Wind Energy at Risk

The head of Vestas Wind Systems A/S, one of the world’s largest wind turbine makers, has a blunt warning for Europe: adopt bolder industrial policy or risk watching business drift across the Atlantic and to other regions.

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4 h. ago Total Energy Services Inc. Announces 2025 Second Quarter Conference Call and Webcast

CALGARY, Alberta, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Total Energy Services Inc. (“Total Energy”) (TSX:TOT) will conduct a conference call and webcast following the release of its financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The financial results will be released prior to the conference call. Daniel Halyk, President and CEO will host […]

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5 h. ago Oportun Board of Directors Reiterates Importance of CEO Raul Vazquez’s Continued Stewardship on the Board

Urges stockholders to vote “FOR” Mr. Vazquez and Carlos Minetti on the GREEN proxy card SAN CARLOS, Calif., July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Oportun (Nasdaq: OPRT) (“Oportun” or the “Company”), a mission-driven financial services company, today issued a letter to stockholders ahead of its July 18 Annual Meeting. The Board encourages all Oportun stockholders to vote “FOR” Oportun’s two […]

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5 h. ago TRUNNANO Alloy Explosion Composite Sheet Technology Makes the Impossible Possible

LUOYANG, China, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In the field of global industrial materials, metal explosion composite plates, as a high-performance composite material, are increasingly becoming the core choice of high-end industries such as petrochemicals, marine engineering, and aerospace. As an international leading supplier in this field, TRUNNANO continues to provide global customers with […]

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5 h. ago Woman killed, pilot critically injured in helicopter crash near Red Deer Regional Airport

Investigation has been turned over to the Transportation Safety Board of Canada

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5 h. ago Conference Board report forecasts 1.5% GDP growth for this year

OTTAWA — The Conference Board of Canada is forecasting the economy will grow by 1.5 per cent this year as uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policies continues to weigh on business and consumer confidence. Cory Renner, associate director of economic forecasting at the Conference Board, says the economy outperformed expectations in the first quarter, but the […]

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5 h. ago Who decides when a damaged EV is safe to travel on B.C. Ferries?

B.C. Ferries recently refused to let a tow truck carrying a damaged EV board a vessel, citing the risk of combustion in damaged lithium-ion batteries, though the vehicle involved hadn't been in an accident.

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6 h. ago Five Years On, Barrick’s Twiga Partnership Delivers Growth and Shared Value for Tanzania

All amounts expressed in US dollars BULYANHULU, Tanzania, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Five years after its formation, the Twiga partnership between Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE:B)(TSX:ABX) and the government of Tanzania continues to redefine the role of mining in national development, delivering shared value, operational excellence and long-term investment in the country’s future. Speaking […]

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6 h. ago ‘Superman’ director James Gunn on hiring David Corenswet: ‘This guy is perfect’

DC Studios’ co-CEO launching new era for one of comicdom's preeminent superheroes

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6 h. ago Mawer Announces Organizational Updates for the Global Equity Strategy

CALGARY, Alberta, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mawer Investment Management Ltd. (“Mawer”) announced today that Paul Moroz, CFA, has assumed the role of lead portfolio manager and David Ragan, CFA, has assumed the role of co-manager for the Mawer Global Equity Strategy, effective immediately. Manar Hassan-Agha, CFA, will continue as co-manager. While Christian Deckart, CFA, PHD, […]

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7 h. ago Texas at risk of more flooding as death toll surpasses 80 people

Kerr County residents began clearing mud and salvaging what they could from their demolished properties following the rapidly rising floodwaters that hit late Friday.

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7 h. ago Texas summer camp confirms 27 campers, staff killed in deadly floods

Kerr County residents began clearing mud and salvaging what they could from their demolished properties following the rapidly rising floodwaters that hit late Friday.

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17 h. ago Report details prison assault that led to B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton’s death

The board of investigation report released Friday says Pickton was assaulted as medication was being distributed in the unit he was housed in at Quebec's Port-Cartier Institution

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17 h. ago Report details prison assault that led to serial killer Pickton’s death

An investigation report detailing the prison assault that led to the death of B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton says he was assaulted by another inmate who broke a broom handle and thrust it into his face. The board of investigation report released Friday says Pickton was assaulted as medication was being distributed in the unit […]

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20 h. ago OCDSB trustees locked out of emails as Ontario takes over school board

The Ministry of Education said the takeover, which was announced on June 27, will address concerns of "financial mismanagement" and growing deficit in the district.

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21 h. ago Lytton wildfire: B.C.'s only wildfire of note continues to grow

The Izman Creek wildfire, one of 82 active fires in B.C., was burning 2.45 square kilometres as of Sunday

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45 h. ago At least 32 people dead in Texas floods as search continues for people still missing

KERRVILLE, Texas — Rescuers scoured flooded riverbanks littered with mangled trees Saturday and turned over rocks in the search for more than two dozen children from a girls’ camp and many others missing after a wall of water blasted down a river in the Texas Hill Country. The storm killed at least 32 people, including […]

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