3 h. ago City politicians Wednesday threw their support behind London Hydro creating  an “affiliate” that would be able offer additional services than the utility, generating more revenue.

An affiliate, overseen by city hall, would not be regulated and can move more freely in the private sector, said the chief executive London Hydro.

Politics

6 h. ago Beyond books: The varied, and perhaps unexpected, free offerings at the library

Janelle Powell and her husband went to their local library branch for an electric saw and grabbed a pasta maker while they were at it. The Markham, Ont., couple were contemplating buying the power tool for a one-off home reno project, but didn’t think they would use it again. So to the library they went. […]

Other

10 h. ago Air Canada, flight attendants offer competing narratives ahead of strike deadline

A demonstration by more than a dozen members of the union representing Air Canada’s flight attendants prompted the airline to shut down a press conference on Thursday as tensions between the two sides continue to mount ahead of a weekend work stoppage. Dozens of flights were expected to be cancelled by the end of Thursday […]

Events

12 h. ago New Ontario hotel offers stylish stay inside Canada’s oldest flatiron building 

Historic property blends heritage charm with Scottish flair in tourist village Elora

Other

13 h. ago Seroda Ventures Acquires Majority Stake in Google Cloud Pure

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Seroda Ventures, a premier technology investment and incubation firm led by Vijay Rao, today announced its strategic majority investment in Evonence, a Google Cloud pure-play consulting firm. As part of the transaction, Evonence will merge with Cloudnyx.ai, a Seroda-incubated system integrator with deep expertise in Google Cloud. Vijay Shah, Founder and CEO […]

Politics

14 h. ago Andersen Consulting Expands Risk Management Capabilities Through Nisos

SAN FRANCISCO — Andersen Consulting strengthens its capabilities through a Collaboration Agreement with Nisos, a U.S.-based human risk management firm that delivers intelligence-led solutions to identify and mitigate emerging threats targeting people, operations, and organizational integrity. Founded in 2015, Nisos specializes in human risk management, offering a suite of services that includes insider threat intelligence, […]

Other

15 h. ago ZenaTech Signs Offer to Acquire a Flight School Enabling Complex BVLOS Missions and Potential Drone as a Service (DaaS) US Government and Military Contracts

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 14, 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 that it has signed an offer to acquire a Florida-based FAA (Federal Aviation […]

Society

18 h. ago Kelly McParland: Alaska summit offers no hope for Ukraine compromise

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hasn't even been invited. Expect nothing but drift from this summit

Other

27 h. ago Tour Championship now offers richest prize in golf with $40M purse

OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Tour Championship now has the richest individual prize fund in golf with the PGA Tour making the FedEx Cup payoff count as official money for the first time. The total purse is $40 million, with $10 million to the winner. Since the FedEx Cup began in 2007, the bonus pool […]

Economics

28 h. ago Wacky offerings at this year’s CNE sure to pique appetites of curious foodies

Psssssttt!  Do you know where somebody can get a Maki Sushi Corn Dog, a Kreamchi Korean Dumpling, deep fried frozen watermelon — and wash it down with buttered Root Beer? Well, of course, all will be on offer starting this Friday, as the Princes’ Gates swing wide open to usher in the 146th edition of […]

Events

29 h. ago LEEF Brands Announces Upsize of Offering and Filing of Amended Offering Document

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LEEF Brands, Inc. (CSE: LEEF, OTC: LEEEF) (“LEEF” or the “Company”), a premier California and New York cannabis operator, is pleased to announce that it has filed an amended offering document related to its previously announced private placement offering (the “Offering”) of units of the Company […]

Other

30 h. ago Canada Post to meet CUPW on Friday after workers rejected ‘best and final’ contract offer

CUPW president said the union has been urging Canada Post to come back to the bargaining table

Society

31 h. ago Brookfield Corporation Announces Pricing of $650 Million Notes Due 2036

BROOKFIELD, NEWS, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brookfield Corporation (“Brookfield”) (NYSE: BN, TSX: BN) today announced the pricing of a public offering of $650 million principal amount of senior notes due 2036 (the “notes”), which will bear interest at a rate of 5.330% per annum. The offering is expected to close on August 20, […]

Economics

33 h. ago Canada Post, union to restart contract talks as company warns of ‘crisis’

The national mail carrier said it has asked the Canadian Union of Postal Workers to present a response to its 'best and final offers' that the union rejected nearly two weeks ago.

Economics

37 h. ago Gildan sizes up its basic apparel offerings with US$2.2B deal to buy HanesBrands

MONTREAL — Gildan Activewear Inc.’s shares are up more than 10 per cent in early trading after it announced it was taking over HanesBrands Inc. for US$2.2 billion. Montreal-based Gildan said the deal is a push for size that can help it grow in a competitive industry. “Today is a historic moment in Gildan’s journey,” […]

Economics

38 h. ago Gildan to buy underwear maker Hanesbrands for US$2.2 billion

Gildan is offering Hanesbrands holders roughly US$6 a share

Economics

39 h. ago Cameron Stephens Launches Accelerated Lending Program to Support Commercial Real Estate Loans Up To $15 Million

TORONTO — Cameron Stephens Mortgage Capital Ltd. (“Cameron Stephens”) is pleased to announce the launch of its new Accelerated Lending Program, designed to offer borrowers fast, flexible financing solutions for commercial real estate (“CRE”) transactions up to $15 million. Built to meet the needs of today’s market, the Accelerated Lending Program provides single advance inventory, […]

Economics

39 h. ago Russia Offers Classes for Handling Drone Hits at Energy Sites

Russia is launching new security seminars on how to handle emergencies, including drone strikes, at its energy facilities after Ukraine attacked key oil refineries in recent weeks.

Events

39 h. ago Netcoins Launches 8 Additional Coins, Strengthening Canada’s Crypto Market Access

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BIGG Digital Assets Inc. (“BIGG” or the “Company”) (TSXV: BIGG; OTCQB: BBKCF; WKN: A2PS9W), owner of Netcoins, Blockchain Intelligence Group, and TerraZero, is pleased to announce that Netcoins, a leading Canadian cryptocurrency trading platform, is Expanding its Crypto Offering with 8 New High-Demand Tokens. New additions […]

Technology

39 h. ago Perplexity AI offers Google US$34.5 billion for Chrome browser

The internet giant could potentially be forced to sell Chrome web browser as part of antitrust proceedings.

Economics