60 m. ago Midland in Partnership With SOQUEM Begins Its 2025 Exploration Program in a Strategic Part of the Labrador Trough, Quebec

MONTREAL, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Midland Exploration Inc. (“Midland”) (TSX-V: MD) is pleased to present its summer 2025 exploration program under the Strategic Alliance (the “Alliance”) with SOQUEM Inc. (“SOQUEM”) focusing on exploration in the Labrador Trough in Nunavik. With a joint budget of $1 million, this program is the continuation of work undertaken since 2021. […]

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3 d. ago An Ontario city just halted its automated speed camera program

The City of Vaughan has paused its automated speed enforcement cameras program after issuing 32,000 speeding tickets in three weeks.Mayor Steven Del Duca paused the issuance of new fines associated with the Automated Speed Enforcement program while the city reviews the program throughout the summer to enhance the implementation.Staff will come back to report to the Council at a Committee of the Whole meeting in September with consideration given to improved signage, the implementation of pavement markings, and options related to warning notices.The issuance of new penalty orders/tickets was paused effective June 4 at 5p.m. ET, but if you were issued the ticket before this, you'll still need to pay the penalty or request a screening to appeal the penalty order.The city says it will provide notice prior to reintroducing fines for speeding infractions.The Automated Speed Enforcement program is a way for the city to ensure road safety. The program is a key initiative under the ...

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5 d. ago A look at some of the work being done in N.B. to prevent intimate partner violence

Global News is wrapping up its series on intimate partner violence in New Brunswick by showcasing what some are doing to prevent the abuse from happening.

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5 d. ago Feds extend summer job program amidst high youth unemployment

Employment and Social Development Canada, which runs the Canada Summer Jobs program, will pay for the extra positions with $25 million in reallocated internal funding.

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7 d. ago Comprehensive Construction Industry Training Program Aims to Sharpen Professional and Personal Skills

IMPACT Announces Summer Training Program with Focus on Specialized Skills, Leadership Growth, and Cutting-Edge Innovation Washington, D.C., June 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Media Contact:Sara Schuttloffel(202) 375-9492sschuttloffel@impact-net.org Comprehensive Construction Industry Training Program Aims to Sharpen Professional and Personal SkillsIMPACT Announces Summer Training Program with Focus on Specialized Skills, Leadership Growth, and Cutting-Edge Innovation Washington, D.C., […]

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1 week ago Steelworkers Humanity Fund donates $20,000 to support wildfire relief efforts in Saskatchewan

TORONTO, June 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) is donating $20,000 to support people and communities evacuated due to recent wildfires in Saskatchewan. Following a worsening of weather conditions in Northern Saskatchewan the SHF is partnering again with the Canadian Red Cross (CRC) by answering its emergency wildfire relief appeal. This […]

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1 week ago Toronto to fund more summer programs for youth aimed at violence prevention

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow says the city’s summer safety plan will focus on violence prevention measures through programs that help youth build skills and secure jobs. Chow announced the new plan at an event today that gathered dozens of local organizations, Toronto police chief and several city councillors. She says the safety plan will help […]

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2 w. ago Steelworkers Humanity Fund donates $20,000 to support wildfire relief efforts in Manitoba

TORONTO, May 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) is donating $20,000 to support people and communities evacuated due to the recent wildfires in Manitoba. Yesterday, the Manitoba government declared a province-wide state of emergency amid reports of an intensification of the wildfires that have been raging for weeks now. More than […]

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2 w. ago How will Ottawa charities move ahead with limited grants to hire summer students?

Programs will be hard to run with fewer summer students

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3 w. ago Billionaire to buy up to 28 Hudson's Bay locations for new department store chain

A buyer has been confirmed for the leases of up to 28 Hudson's Bay Company department store locations in three Canadian provinces.After first publicly expressing interest on Chinese social media in acquiring numerous soon-to-be-vacated Hudson's Bay locations — amid mounting signs early this spring of the 355-year-old department store's imminent collapse — British Columbia billionaire Ruby Liu (Weihong Liu) announced Friday afternoon that her company, Central Walk Canada Group, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 28 stores across B.C., Alberta, and Ontario."Central Walk Canada is planning to conduct a series of transformative initiatives aimed at fostering intergenerational connections, promoting active lifestyles, and empowering youth through meaningful engagement as part of this transaction," said Liu, the founder and chairwoman of Central Walk, and a resident of Vancouver Island, in a statement on Friday."We are evolving to ser...

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3 w. ago Westhaven Commences Summer Program and Provides Exploration Update on Spences Bridge Gold Belt Projects

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Westhaven Gold Corp. (TSX-V:WHN) is pleased to announce the start of summer exploration activities on its four 100% owned gold projects covering 61,512 hectares of the prospective Spences Bridge Gold Belt (SBGB) in Southern British Columbia. Current field work includes prospecting, mapping, and geochemical sampling, with […]

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3 w. ago Strength Starts Here: Planet Fitness’ Annual High School Summer Pass™ Program Returns This June

Teens can pre-register starting today and work out for free from June 1 – August 31 at 2,700+ clubs nationwide and get stronger together TORONTO, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, announces the […]

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