2 h. ago New Finance Rules Aim to Accelerate Emissions Cuts in Australia

Australia set new guidelines on the types of projects eligible for sustainable finance, aiming to accelerate investment in emissions reduction in polluting industries like agriculture, mining and energy.

Society

2 h. ago Gevers Begins a New Era of Managing Client IP as they Go Live on Anaqua’s AQX Law Firm

Leading European intellectual property law firm implements IP management platform featuring autonomous time capture and billing BOSTON, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anaqua, the leading provider of innovation and intellectual property (IP) management technology, today announced that European IP law firm Gevers has implemented Anaqua’s AQX® Law Firm for its IP management, including autonomous […]

Economics

2 h. ago Bitget Joins UNICEF Game Changers Coalition to Provide Blockchain Education to 300K People in 2025

Leading cryptocurrency exchange Bitget and UNICEF Luxembourg announce partnership to deliver digital and tech skills for girls. VICTORIA, Seychelles and LUXEMBOURG, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has entered a three-year partnership with UNICEF Luxembourg to advance digital skills and blockchain literacy among young people. The partnership […]

Culture

4 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 […]

Other

4 h. ago Amazfit Expands Active 2 Lineup with the New Active 2 Square — All the Same Features, Now in a Sleek Square Design

MILPITAS, Calif. — Amazfit, a leading global smart wearable brand owned by Zepp Health (NYSE: ZEPP), a health technology company, today announced the launch of the square version of the Amazfit Active 2, a new addition to its fitness smartwatch line that offers the same powerful features and premium experience as the recently launched round […]

Other

8 h. ago Man and woman arrested for downtown robbery, extortion, third person sought

A Montreal woman and a Toronto man face charges tied to a downtown robbery and extortion probe while a third suspect is outstanding. Toronto Police said officers responded on June 11 at 4:30 p.m. to an assault in progress in the Adelaide and Peter Sts. area. Police alleged that the victim contacted a woman using […]

Events

8 h. ago At least 20 wounded in Russian drone, missile attack on Ukraine’s capital

KYIV — A combined Russian drone and missile attack in Kyiv overnight Tuesday left at least 20 people wounded, according to Ukrainian officials. The attack, the latest in a spate of mass drone and missile attacks on Kyiv, occurred as world leaders convened at the Group of Seven meeting in Canada, which Ukrainian President Volodymyr […]

Events

8 h. ago Jury finds MyPillow founder defamed former voting equipment company employee

DENVER — A federal jury in Colorado on Monday found that one of the nation’s most prominent election conspiracy theorists, MyPillow founder Mike Lindell, defamed a former employee for a leading voting equipment company after the 2020 presidential election. The employee, Eric Coomer, was awarded $2.3 million in damages. He had sued after Lindell called […]

Economics

8 h. ago Sikh separatists stage Calgary protest against Indian prime minister’s visit to G7

It was another day of protests in Calgary as world leaders attended the G7 summit in nearby Kananaskis, with the biggest crowd made up of about 30 Sikh separatists.

Politics

8 h. ago Doctor who supplied ketamine to Perry, called him ‘moron’ will plead guilty

LOS ANGELES — A doctor charged with giving Matthew Perry ketamine in the month leading up to the Friends star’s overdose death has agreed to plead guilty, authorities said Monday. Dr. Salvador Plasencia has agreed to plead guilty to four counts of distribution of ketamine, federal prosecutors said in a statement. They said the plea carries […]

Science

9 h. ago Wind, Solar Credits Set to End Earlier in Senate GOP Tax Bill

Senate Republicans released a bill that would end tax credits for wind and solar earlier than for other sources, dashing hopes of those seeking relief from major cuts passed by the House.

Economics

9 h. ago Suspected serial rabbit killer said hurting bunnies was 'kinda like playing god,' jury hears

Calgary man faces animal-cruelty charges in connection with the death of five of his pet rabbits

Events

9 h. ago Kristi Searle: The way a company deals with people during difficult times is critical

Opinion: Smart Canadian companies are ensuring that if job cuts do happen amid the trade war, they are managed with integrity, clear communication, and a plan that doesn’t weaken company culture

Economics

10 h. ago In Calgary courts: Suspected serial rabbit killer said hurting bunnies was 'kinda like playing god,' jury hears

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from June 16 to 20, 2025

Events

10 h. ago 'An honour to represent the city': Mayor Gondek greeting world leaders as they arrive for G7

'We wish them well and we tell them that we're very happy to have them here,' Gondek said

Politics

11 h. ago Senate Republicans Release Revised Tax Cuts and Debt Limit Bill

Senate Republicans would cut trillions of dollars in taxes for households in their version of President Donald Trump’s signature economic package, a plan that comes at the expense of curbing health coverage for some low-income Americans and adding to US deficits.

Economics

11 h. ago Beaverton Foods Wins Big at the Worldwide Mustard Competition

Beaverton Foods Mustards Take Home Four Gold and Two Bronze Medals in Different Categories in International Competition BEAVERTON, Ore., June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Beaverton Foods, a leader in premium condiments for nearly a century, has come away with six awards in the Worldwide Mustard Competition. Four of their mustards won gold in their […]

Other

11 h. ago Wildfires burning issue at G7 as activists doubt it'll translate into action

Climate experts not surpised wildfires are on the G7 agenda, say leaders are listening

Events

11 h. ago Ring of Fire road to bring prosperity to First Nation, problems for caribou: report

Webequie First Nation is leading an environmental and impact assessment of the Webequie Supply Road that would connect to mining exploration activities in the Ring of Fire.

Events

11 h. ago Violent extortion gang linked to Ontario towing turf war; many were on judicial release for other charges when arrested

'These threats escalated into a variety of different offences including drive-by shootings, arson, a variety of acts of violence that spread fear and insecurity'

Events