3 h. ago Prodapt Announces Agentic Solutions for Autonomous Operations Powered by NVIDIA AI Platform

Working with human experts, AI Agents simplify & automate operations, elevate experiences CHENNAI, India — Prodapt, a Gartner-recognized Telecom-Native services and AI integration leader, today announced a new Agentic AI based solution to drive autonomous operations for Telcos, in collaboration with NVIDIA. The solution leverages the NVIDIA AI platform to build and deploy Telco-trained AI […]

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8 h. ago Surrey business owner threatened by extortionists pushes back, offers $100,000 reward

South Asian Canadian business owners in Surrey say police are not doing enough to protect them

Economics

8 h. ago 'We're done waiting': Surrey business owners say police are not doing enough to protect them

Safety forum held as extortion threats target South Asian businesses and individuals

Economics

9 h. ago Canadian biz doubled AI use in last year but ‘we could be moving faster,’ says expert

A Statistics Canada report released Monday shows the number of Canadian businesses using AI has doubled to 12.2% in the second quarter of 2025, up from 6.1% at the same time last year. And while that is promising news, Toronto-based AI expert Peter Palarchio, whose NAV43 company advises Canadian and American companies on how to […]

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10 h. ago SmartStop Closes Canadian Maple Bond Offering for CAD $500 Million

LADERA RANCH, Calif. — SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop”) (NYSE: SMA), an internally managed real estate investment trust and a premier owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the United States and Canada, announced today that it has closed its previously announced CAD$500 million aggregate principal amount of Series A Senior Unsecured Notes, due […]

Economics

13 h. ago Here's what will replace Toronto's first suburban shopping plaza after 70 years

Toronto's first-ever suburban shopping plaza is destined for demolition after over seven decades at the Bathurst and Lawrence intersection.Conceptual plans to redevelop the Lawrence Plaza property at 534 Lawrence Ave W. first emerged earlier this year, and the push to demolish the plaza has since taken a big step forward with the submission of a formal planning application with the City of Toronto.Developer RioCan has entered into a joint venture with property owner the Milestone Group with hopes to transform the site — which has hosted a shopping centre since 1953 — into a new mixed-use community that would introduce significant residential density while preserving the site's importance as a retail centre.The project team announced in March that it has begun working on a "vision to reimagine Lawrence Plaza as a vibrant mixed-use community that celebrates its history and context."Locals got their first glimpse at preliminary concept plans for the redeve...

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14 h. ago Gucci Owner Kering Banks on De Meo’s Record for Its Turnaround

While fixing French carmaker Renault SA, Chief Executive Officer Luca de Meo pursued a hobby that would feed into his next job as CEO of Kering SA: A taste for the finer things in life, particularly Swiss watches.

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14 h. ago Meta investors cheer as Zuckerberg doubles down on AI commitment

Still, long-term tailwinds from AI are expected, raising the question of how much further the Magnificent 7 stock can rally near-term

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14 h. ago Zak Starkey hints at return to ‘f***ing insane’ The Who despite being fired twice

The longtime drummer revealed he isn’t bitter about the double dismissal and still thinks of his former bandmates as 'family.'

Events

16 h. ago WhatsApp to start showing ads to users in some parts of the messaging app

LONDON (AP) — WhatsApp said Monday that users will start seeing ads in some parts of the app, as owner Meta Platforms moves to cultivate a new revenue stream by tapping the billions of people that use the messaging service. Advertisements will be shown only in the app’s Updates tab, which is used by as […]

Culture

18 h. ago Family vows to continue work of B.C. pet detective who found thousands of missing pets

Petsearchers Canada founder Al MacLellan left a remarkable legacy. His son Parker hopes to build on it.

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20 h. ago Blue Moon Metals Completes First Blast on Nussir Access Portal Ahead of Schedule

TORONTO, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blue Moon Metals Inc. (“Blue Moon” or the “Company”) (TSXV: MOON; OTCQX: BMOOF), is pleased to announce that the company has commenced underground construction on the Nussir Mine completing the first blast on the access portal on June 12, 2025; ahead of schedule. Nussir’s mining contractor, Leonhard Nilsen […]

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21 h. ago Oil Shippers Pause Offers to Middle East as Conflict Intensifies

Some oil tanker owners and managers have paused offering their vessels for Middle Eastern routes since Friday as they assess the risks from Israel’s conflict with Iran, fueling concerns over export flows from the region.

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24 h. ago Gucci Owner Surges as Renault CEO Set to Join for Turnaround

Kering SA shares surged as the owner of the struggling Gucci fashion label prepares to name the chief executive officer of Renault SA as its next CEO in a bid for a turnaround.

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38 h. ago Kentucky man accused of using raccoon to get back at bar owner

A Kentucky man faces charges for allegedly releasing a raccoon inside a crowded after bar after being  being denied entry into the watering hole. The Murray Police Department said on social media that they received a call on the evening of June 6 that an individual had intentionally released a raccoon into an open business. […]

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39 h. ago SEX FILES: Bedroom double life: Why 75% of men keep their kinks secret

The first time a partner admitted their “kink” — that they enjoyed slow, sensual sex with plenty of eye contact — surprised and turned me on. After decades of dating men who bragged about their stamina and ever-readiness, as if they were precision-engineered machines rather than human beings, this kind of vulnerability felt rare and […]

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51 h. ago Stunning $5.5 million Toronto mansion looks like it could double as an art gallery

While normally I don't believe in love at first sight, this Toronto house at 12 Misty Cres. had me at "hello."This bold, 5,000-square-foot modern masterpiece is serving next-level luxury, and honestly, it's just really, really pretty.With its striking architectural lines, soaring ceilings, private elevator, and fully integrated indoor-outdoor living, it's less "house" and more "art installation you can live in."The foyer. The pared-down interiors are ideal for showcasing a serious art collection, with expansive walls that make the space feel more like a gallery than a home.The dining room. Listed for serious design lovers, this fully renovated mansion doesn't hold back.The living room. You’re greeted by a grand foyer that flows into a massive living room with double-height ceilings and a floor-to-ceiling window that's straight-up cinematic.The balcony. It opens onto a sprawling balcony in the treetops &...

Economics

60 h. ago Gundlach Is Latest to Sound Corporate Debt Alarms: Credit Weekly

DoubleLine Capital has its lowest-ever allocations to speculative-grade bonds now, because valuations just don’t reflect the risks.

Economics

63 h. ago GOLDSTEIN: Liberals’ clean energy crusade has been a super disaster

The U.S. has cut emissions at almost double Canada's rate, without imposing a national carbon tax

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64 h. ago WSIB Workers Face More Than Double the National Rates of Anxiety and Depression, Survey Finds

TORONTO — The union representing striking workers at the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has conducted a follow-up survey to assess workload and occupational stress levels, one year after their initial study. The internationally recognized survey, conducted by the Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW), an independent third party, shows that WSIB workers […]

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