28 m. ago Vecima and Sercomm Expand Partnership to Offer Interoperable All

Vecima’s industry-leading Entra® EXS1610 and Sercomm’s family of Optical Network Terminals (ONTs) have completed rigorous PON interoperability testing Joint Vecima-Sercomm solution offers flexibility to select the Optical Network Unit (ONU) vendor of choice without bookended, single vendor lock-in VICTORIA, British Columbia — Vecima Networks Inc. (TSX: VCM) and Sercomm today announced an expanded strategic partnership, […]

Culture

12 h. ago Birks Group Completes the Acquisition of the Watch and Jewellery Business of European Boutique and Related Debt Financing Amendments

All figures presented herein are in Canadian dollars. MONTREAL — Birks Group Inc. (the “Company”, “Birks Group” or “we”) (NYSE American LLC: BGI) is pleased to announce that, further to its June 9, 2025 announcement, it has completed the acquisition (the “Acquisition”) of the luxury watch and jewellery business of European Boutique (“European”) from its […]

Economics

14 h. ago Revive Therapeutics Clarifies Completion of Key Nerve Agent Countermeasure Study

TORONTO, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Revive Therapeutics Ltd. (“Revive” or the “Company”) (OTCQB: RVVTF) (CSE: RVV) (FRANKFURT:31R), a specialized life sciences company dedicated to the research and development of therapeutics for infectious diseases and medical countermeasures, hereby clarifies its update regarding the research study assessing Bucillamine as a potential treatment for nerve agent […]

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15 h. ago Alberta municipalities tops in per capita spending, according to study

But the study's author said the higher expenditures probably result from greater downloading of responsibilities from other levels of government, particularly provincial

Politics

16 h. ago First West Credit Union releases inaugural Impact Report demonstrating community leadership and social impact

LANGLEY, B.C., July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First West Credit Union has released its first-ever Impact Report, showcasing how the member-owned cooperative is balancing financial performance with meaningful social, environmental and community impact across British Columbia.   The 2024 Impact Report spans five key areas—community impact, workforce development, business operations, impact strategy, and climate action—highlighting initiatives […]

Politics

16 h. ago Nova Scotia multidisciplinary health teams a key to improving access: officials

The legislature committee was told there are currently 118 so-called health homes or collaborative-care clinics where health teams provide a range of care.

Science

19 h. ago EU to Protect Airbus in US Trade Deal as Ferrari Set to Lose Out

As the European Union nears a trade deal with the US, its negotiators are focusing on protecting key industries from massive tariffs set to hit the bloc’s exports as soon as Aug. 1.

Economics

20 h. ago Northfield Capital Completes Strategic Aviation Expansion With Acquisition of Second Pilatus PC

Final aircraft closes multi-unit fleet buildout including two helicopters and expanded debt facility to meet surging charter demand TORONTO, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Northfield Capital Corporation (TSX-V: NFD.A) (“Northfield” or the “Corporation”), a proudly Canadian-owned investment company, is pleased to announce the completion of its aviation fleet expansion strategy through the acquisition of […]

Economics

20 h. ago Toronto Raptors legend Kyle Lowry is about to make NBA history

Long before Kyle Lowry became a legend in the eyes of Toronto Raptors fans, he was a young point guard struggling to find his way in the NBA.On the bench for nearly two-thirds of the games in his first six seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies and Houston Rockets, Lowry didn't exactly appear like he was set on a trajectory for stardom.But fast forward 19 years since he was selected by the Rockets in the first round of the 2006 NBA Draft, and Lowry is in rarefied air when it comes to his peers.On Monday, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that Lowry is returning to the Philadelphia 76ers for his 20th NBA season, signing with the team on a one-year deal.Free agent guard Kyle Lowry has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Philadelphia 76ers, Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tells ESPN. The 2019 champion is back for his 20th NBA season – and a third consecutive year with his hometown 76ers. pic.twitter.com/6Wnw3S9TT3— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 7, 2025As ...

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20 h. ago Over 2.7 Million People Benefited by Education Startups Backed by Tec: IFE

The Institute for the Future of Education (IFE) presented key milestones across its main focus areas: human skills, digital inclusion, and technology with global impact. Partnerships with UNESCO and 43 universities are strengthening efforts toward more inclusive, human-centered education. Highlights include initiatives like the IFE CONFERENCE 2025, which welcomed over 5,000 attendees, and the launch […]

Economics

21 h. ago Controversial Ontario Place spa cut down to half its size in new design

With Ontario Place bulldozed to the point of being completely unrecognizable and Therme Group in the midst of finalizing designs for the megaspa coming to the property, it seems that we're all going to have to accept that the redevelopment of the park as planned is inevitable at this point, whether we like it or not.Therme has had to make multiple substantial revisions to its proposal in the last few years in response to public backlash, attempting to sway locals' negative feelings about the sprawling private campus that will take over much of the disused waterfront theme park-turned-green space.In the most recent blueprints, which were released on Tuesday and appear to be AI-generated, the facility's still-extremely imposing footprint has been shrunk down, sitting at 33,000 metres (from 65,000 in earlier iterations).A total of ten pools with 20 water slides, nine steam rooms, 14 saunas, and other...

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22 h. ago BP and Shell Sign Libya Deals as Majors Step Up Their Return

British energy giants BP Plc and Shell Plc signed agreements with Libya’s National Oil Corp to study new opportunities, joining international majors accelerating their return to the oil-rich African nation.

Politics

23 h. ago Alpha Cognition to Present ZUNVEYL® (Benzgalantamine) Study Data at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference

VANCOUVER, British Columbia & DALLAS — Alpha Cognition Inc. (Nasdaq: ACOG) (“Alpha Cognition” or the “Company”), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, today announced it will present new clinical data on ZUNVEYL at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC), taking place July 27–31, 2025, in Toronto, Canada. The Company will […]

Society

25 h. ago China June Car Sales Hit Record for the Month on Subsidy Boost

June is typically a slow period for car sales in China as the warmer weather kicks in but last month bucked that trend, with buyers seeking to take advantage of a government trade-in subsidy before it was suspended in key cities pushing transactions to a record.

Sport

25 h. ago WeightWatchers Completes Financial Reorganization, Strengthens Leadership, and Expands Program Innovation to Support Women Through Menopause

With renewed financial strength, WeightWatchers accelerates its transformation with the appointment of key executives including Dr. Kim Boyd as Chief Medical Officer The Company is advancing its first integrated women’s health initiative focused on perimenopause and menopause, combining medical, nutritional, lifestyle, and community-based support WeightWatchers successfully relists as a public company on Nasdaq under ticker […]

Politics

28 h. ago Today's letters: Beach safety starts by teaching kids how to swim

Tuesday, July 8: There are always risks around beaches and open water, which we can't completely eliminate, says a reader. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Society

29 h. ago New HEINEKEN Study Shows Sports Fans Shifting Gears Toward Moderation

New global fan study reveals shifting attitudes toward alcohol consumption among Formula 1® fans Heineken® 0.0 ambassador and Formula 1® World Champion Max Verstappen and sportswriter Fabrizio Romano Chinese Grand Prix – Formula One race One in four sports fans are actively reducing their alcohol consumption or opting for alcohol-free alternatives. 56% of Formula 1® […]

Sport

31 h. ago Australia Unexpectedly Holds Key Rate Steady, Currency Jumps

Australia’s central bank surprised investors and economists by keeping interest rates unchanged on Tuesday and signaled a wait-and-see approach on policy as US tariff plans stoke uncertainty across the world.

Other

31 h. ago Australia’s Central Bank Surprises Market by Holding Key Rate

Australia’s central bank surprised investors and economists by keeping interest rates unchanged on Tuesday and signaled a wait-and-see approach on policy as US tariff plans stoke uncertainty across the world.

Other

32 h. ago Invivoscribe Expands Flow Cytometry Services to Accelerate CAR

SAN DIEGO — Invivoscribe Inc., a global leader in precision diagnostics and measurable residual disease (MRD) testing, is proud to support CERo Therapeutics Holdings, Inc., an innovative immunotherapy company seeking to advance the next generation of engineered T cell therapeutics that employ phagocytic mechanisms. Through this collaboration, LabPMM (Invivoscribe’s global reference laboratories) have customized their […]

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