86 m. ago Charitable Impact Pays Tribute to NHL’s Mark Kirton Following His Passing

Honouring a legacy of transformative action, resilience, and generosity through the ALS Super Fund VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Charitable Impact today pays tribute to former NHL player and ALS champion Mark Kirton, who passed away on August 17, 2025. Diagnosed with ALS in 2018, Kirton transformed his personal battle into a […]

Other

90 m. ago Mexican boxer Chavez Jr. deported from U.S. over alleged cartel ties

MEXICO CITY — Former champion boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has been detained in Mexico after deportation by the United States to face drug cartel-related charges, Mexican authorities said Tuesday. Chavez, the son of legendary fighter Julio Cesar Chavez, was handed over at midday Monday and transferred to a prison in Mexico’s northwest Sonora state, […]

Culture

2 h. ago Michael Taube: Poilievre proved Alberta separatists were never a force to be reckoned with

Any perceived weaknesses in the Conservative leader's policies and beliefs was clearly exaggerated

Other

3 h. ago U.S. DOJ to hand Epstein files over to Congress starting Friday

Court records will be turned over to the Republican-led House Oversight Committee, which subpoenaed the files earlier this month.

Culture

3 h. ago Matheson: Former Oiler Matt Benning rolling with the punches in Toronto

“I still think I’m an NHL defenceman. I didn’t get a chance for a call-up (with the Leafs) but their D core is really good. I don’t blame them"

Other

4 h. ago Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas forms committee to draft constitution for ‘Palestine’

The move comes against the backdrop of France, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia declaring their intentions to recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations meeting next month

Politics

4 h. ago LevelBlue Completes Acquisition of Trustwave to Form the World’s Largest Managed Security Services Provider

DALLAS — LevelBlue, a global leader in cloud-based, AI-driven managed security services (MSS), has completed its acquisition of Trustwave, a global provider of cybersecurity and managed detection and response (MDR) leader. Today’s acquisition establishes LevelBlue as the world’s largest pure-play MSSP with the broadest and most comprehensive portfolio of managed security, offensive security, strategic advisory, […]

Events

4 h. ago Memorial Hermann to Offer Home Infusion Therapy for Patients with Chronic Conditions

HOUSTON, Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Memorial Hermann Health System – a nonprofit health system committed to creating healthier Houston communities – has established a services agreement with KabaFusion to provide home infusion therapy for patients with chronic conditions and for those who need intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) treatment. Home infusion therapy allows a patient […]

Science

4 h. ago Jocelyn Formsma announced as new President and CEO of Indspire

OTTAWA, Ontario, Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — After nearly 7 years at the helm of the National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC), we announce that CEO, Jocelyn Formsma, will be stepping down from her position effective November 7, 2025. Jocelyn has accepted a new role as President and CEO of Indspire (. Her vision […]

Other

5 h. ago Markel Canada Appoints Alain Paris as Vice President, Product Line Leader – Primary Casualty

TORONTO — Markel Insurance, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL), today announced the appointment of Alain Paris as Vice President, Product Line Leader – Primary Casualty, effective immediately. In this new role, Paris will be responsible for leading the Primary Casualty product line across Canada, working closely with technical and field underwriting teams […]

Politics

5 h. ago Nikkiso Selected to Provide Regasification Systems and Engineering Services for LNG

TEMECULA, Calif. — Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group announced today that it has been contracted by NPG (a joint venture to be formed by Shell and a subsidiary of FOCOL Holdings Limited) to provide liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification and cryogenic equipment for the New Providence Gas Project in Nassau, the Bahamas. The […]

Other

5 h. ago MetricStream Recognized as a Leader in Green Quadrant: GRC Software 2025 Report

SAN JOSE, Calif. — MetricStream, the global leader in AI-first governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) solutions, today announced it has been recognized as a Leader in the Green Quadrant: GRC Software 2025 report by independent research firm Verdantix. According to the report, MetricStream delivers comprehensive GRC solutions with AI-enhanced risk visibility and compliance automation. MetricStream […]

Politics

6 h. ago ZenaTech Unveils New Quantum Computing Division to Accelerate Advanced Drone and Defense Capabilities

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), a business technology solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drones, Drone as a Service (DaaS), Enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, today announces the formation of its new Quantum Computing Division. The new division will focus […]

Events

6 h. ago Sonitor and Tagnos Announce Strategic Merger, Paving the Way for Enhanced Healthcare Technology Solutions

Strategic combination brings together Sonitor’s high-precision RTLS and Tagnos’s workflow intelligence software to transform asset tracking, patient flow, and staff safety OSLO, Norway & SAN JOSE, Calif. — Sonitor ( www.sonitor.com), a global leader in accurate and reliable Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS), and Tagnos ( www.tagnos.com), a healthcare software pioneer specializing in healthcare workflow and […]

Science

7 h. ago Agenus to Unveil BOT/BAL Strategic Advancements, Key Milestones, and Future Outlook in Virtual Stakeholder Briefing on August 27, 2025

LEXINGTON, Mass. — Agenus Inc. (“Agenus”) (Nasdaq: AGEN), a leader in immuno-oncology, today announced that the Company will host a virtual Stakeholder Briefing on August 27, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. ET. The event will feature presentations from senior management and industry thought leaders, offering insights into transformative developments that could shape the future of cancer […]

Other

7 h. ago Harvest Announces Harvest High Income Equity Shares ETF listing on the TSX

OAKVILLE, Ontario — Harvest Portfolios Group Inc. (“Harvest”, “Harvest ETFs”) is pleased to announce the completion of the initial offering of Class A Units of the Harvest High Income Equity Shares ETF (“HHIH”) pursuant to a prospectus dated August 12, 2025, filed with the securities regulatory authorities in all of the Canadian provinces and territories. […]

Other

7 h. ago Health Canada approves Ozempic to reduce kidney deterioration in people with diabetes

Health Canada has approved Ozempic to reduce the risk of further kidney decline among patients with Type 2 diabetes. Between 30 and 50 per cent of people with Type 2 diabetes develop some form of chronic kidney disease. An international clinical trial, called FLOW, showed the risk of kidneys significantly deteriorating or failing was 24 […]

Society

7 h. ago L’ONU fustige le comportement d’un ministre israélien envers un leader palestinien en prison

Le politicien d’extrême droite Itamar Ben Gvir a diffusé une vidéo où il humilie Marwan Barghouthi dans sa cellule.

Politics

7 h. ago Poilievre’s byelection win sets the table for his return to Parliament this fall

OTTAWA — After a summer of rodeos, dinosaurs and door-knocking, Pierre Poilievre is now officially heading back to Ottawa as a Conservative member of Parliament for Alberta. The Tory leader will represent the sprawling rural riding of Battle River_Crowfoot, in the province’s eastern region, after winning a byelection on Monday. “Getting to know the people […]

Politics

10 h. ago ‘Part of me is gone’: Abrupt end for Fraser Downs track a blow to B.C. horse racing

Kristina Rennich started working as a groom at the Fraser Downs racetrack, formerly known as Cloverdale Raceway, when she decided to turn her passion for horses into a career at the age of 12. Rennich, 53, said she used to tag along with trainers to soak up every piece of knowledge she could at the […]

Culture