39 m. ago Pam Bondi fires man accused of throwing sandwich at federal agent during Trump DC intervention

WASHINGTON (AP) — A man charged with a felony for hurling a sandwich at a federal law-enforcement official in the nation’s capital has been fired from his job at the Justice Department, Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a social media post Thursday. A video of Sean Charles Dunn berating a group of federal agents […]

Events

2 h. ago Opinion: Did government pull its punches in the Cowichan Tribes court case?

Robin Junger: One of the most important issues in this case was whether Aboriginal title was “extinguished” when the fee simple title (private ownership) was created. Yet the court expressly noted B.C. did not argue this

Politics

2 h. ago The gold market is too important to be left to private clubs

The institutions underpinning the trading and storage of the precious metal remain opaque and under-regulated

Economics

3 h. ago Private Credit Funds Are Finding Fewer Deals to Deploy Capital

Private credit executives have long said a deal comeback is right around the corner. That hope for a turnaround was quashed in the second quarter as US tariffs and a prolonged deal drought stymied how much capital a key part of the industry put to work.

Economics

3 h. ago New funding rules announced for Canadian immigration program

Canada's Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) program has made a significant change in the amount of settlement funds required.Skilled workers who want to work and live long-term in some of Canada's more rural and remote communities can apply for the RCIP program, which provides a pathway to permanent residence. The program also helps to fill labour shortages in these areas while supporting businesses in need of workers.In addition to other requirements, applicants must show proof that they can financially support themselves and any accompanying family members. On July 29, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the amount required, with a roughly 30 per cent increase.Previously, a single person applying for the RCIP had to prove that they had $7,963 in settlement funds, while a family of two had to show funds of $9,692. Now, a single applicant must prove that they have $10,507 in funds, and a family of two must have $13,080.Here's how the require...

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3 h. ago ‘Absolutely immense’: The companies on the hook for the US$3 trillion AI construction boom

Private capital joins Big Tech in seeking to capture rewards from historic expansion of data centres

Economics

3 h. ago CPP Investments earned one per cent in first quarter, net assets totalled $731.7B

TORONTO — The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board says it earned a net return of one per cent for its first quarter. CPP Investments chief executive John Graham says shifting trade dynamics and broader geopolitical uncertainty fuelled renewed volatility in global markets during the quarter. “Through these events, the fund remained resilient, supported by our […]

Economics

4 h. ago Tom Brady didn’t understand football, says Wayne Rooney after ‘work ethic’ jibe

Wayne Rooney has described criticism of his work ethic by Birmingham minority owner Tom Brady as “unfair” and said the NFL legend did not understand football. Former Manchester United and England captain Rooney, was sacked as Birmingham manager in January 2024 after less than three months in charge. Seven-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Brady, who […]

Sport

4 h. ago Q2 Metals Announces Closing of C$26 Million Private Placement of Flow

Not for distribution to United States newswire services or for dissemination in the United States VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Q2 Metals Corp. (TSX.V: QTWO | OTCQB: QUEXF | FSE: 458) (“Q2” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the Company has closed its previously announced upsized private placement of […]

Economics

4 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, […]

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4 h. ago South Africa to Set up Credit Guarantee for Infrastructure in 2026

South Africa’s government is in talks with lenders to fund the bulk of a credit-guarantee vehicle it plans to establish in July 2026 to support investment in infrastructure by private companies, the nation’s deputy finance minister said.

Economics

4 h. ago CPP Investments earned 1 per cent in first quarter, net assets totalled $731.7B

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board says it earned a net return of 1.0 per cent for its first quarter. CPP Investments chief executive John Graham says shifting trade dynamics and broader geopolitical uncertainty fuelled renewed volatility in global markets during the quarter. The fund noted that while markets declined early in the period, public […]

Economics

5 h. ago Man said he was ‘palm reader’ to lure sex assault victims, Toronto Police allege

Faisal Muhammed, of no fixed address, is charged with three counts of sexual assault

Events

5 h. ago Top Africa Money Manager Sees Private Capital Fixing Funding Gap

Africa’s largest money manager sees private capital as key to narrowing the continent’s $100 billion annual infrastructure-financing gap, critical to boosting economic growth and lifting millions out of poverty.

Economics

6 h. ago UK Battery Developer Aims to Raise Millions for Europe Expansion

UK battery developer Harmony Energy Ltd. is planning a capital raise as it pushes into new markets in Europe, where surging wind and solar are straining grids and boosting demand for storage.

Economics

6 h. ago Absolute Security New Certified Integration with ConnectWise RMM™ Helps MSPs Extend Resilience Across Customer Environments

Now Available in the ConnectWise Marketplace, Absolute Resilience for MSPs Provides Recovery, Compliance, and Protection for MSP-Managed Endpoint Devices SEATTLE — Absolute Security, a leader in enterprise cyber resilience, today announced that Absolute Resilience for MSPs has launched a newly certified integration with ConnectWise RMM™ on the ConnectWise Asio™ platform. For more details on this […]

Economics

7 h. ago South Africa Has Met 10% of Reform Targets, New Tracker Shows

About a 10th of the targeted measures South Africa requires to tackle anemic economic growth have been fully implemented over the past 18 months, a new tracker showed.

Society

7 h. ago EnviroGold Global Retains Cantor Fitzgerald as Financial Advisor

Engagement strengthens capital markets strategy and global executions VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EnviroGold Global Limited (CSE: NVRO | OTCQB: ESGLF | FSE: YGK), (“EnviroGold,” or the “Company”), a clean technology company specialising in reprocessing mine waste to recover precious, base and strategic metals is pleased to announce it has engaged […]

Other

8 h. ago Terry Glavin: A better response to B.C.’s Cowichan land ruling — calm down!

Both Crown title and Aboriginal title can underlie private property without the world coming to an end

Other

9 h. ago Centrica Joins ECP in £1.5 Billion Deal for Key LNG Terminal

Centrica Plc and Energy Capital Partners agreed to jointly purchase the UK’s Grain LNG terminal from National Grid Plc, in a £1.5 billion ($2 billion) deal that underlines the British utility’s long-term investment strategy.

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