4 d. ago Security may be increased at Manitoba constituency offices after fires, vandalism

WINNIPEG — Security may be increased at the constituency offices of Manitoba legislature members in the wake of recent fires and vandalism that are being investigated by police. “We’re evolving as a legislature to recognize that we’ve got to keep the constituency assistants safe, we’ve got to keep members of the public who are dropping […]

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4 d. ago IFF secures ISO/IEC 27001 certification, elevating global trust in data security and operational excellence

NEW YORK — IFF (NYSE: IFF) — a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences — has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, the gold standard for information security management systems (ISMS). The certification, awarded by leading cybersecurity firm A-LIGN, follows a rigorous audit in which IFF demonstrated exceptional maturity in its security practices, […]

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6 d. ago Northern Ontario paper mill to idle operations, citing lack of financial support

A paper mill in northern Ontario says it will begin winding down operations after failing to secure immediate financial support from the federal government. Kap Paper says it received $50 million in loans from the Ontario government and had approached Ottawa for funding, but the timing “doesn’t appear to be aligning” for a solution to […]

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1 week ago Infrastructure, public safety key topics as six of nine mayoral candidates face off in Wednesday debate

A relatively amicable debate touched on hot-button issues such as public safety and keeping up with the city's rapid growth and aging infrastructure

Economics

1 week ago What Ryder Cup players are saying about Trump’s visit: From ‘Just another spectator’ to ‘Ultimate respect’

'To have our president here and for us to represent the United States of America ... is extremely important for us.'

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2 w. ago McCAUGHEY: The battle for New York City between capitalism and Mamdani

As Zohran Mamdani rides frontrunner status in the final seven weeks before the New York City mayoral election, he’s moving rapidly to the left. Despite efforts by the business community to build bridges with Mamdani, he is ratcheting up his anti-capitalist rhetoric, equating profit with greed, rolling out plans for massive tax hikes and refusing […]

Economics

2 w. ago Carney’s pledge to trim public service through attrition is ’misleading’: union

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s promise to cut the public service through attrition is “misleading” and “reckless,” says the head of a federal union. Carney was asked by reporters last week whether he plans to keep his election promise to cap — not cut — the public service as his government looks to find […]

Transport

2 w. ago Tech Pledges From Trump’s UK Visit Will Test Strained Power Grid

Microsoft Corp. and OpenAI are among the US firms that have in recent days pledged to invest £31 billion ($41.8 billion) into artificial intelligence projects in Britain, but industry experts say the commitment could be undermined by the UK’s aging power grid and some of the world’s highest electricity prices.

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2 w. ago Trump leaves U.K. with tech deal, little movement on tariffs and Ukraine

The Trump-Starmer mutual admiration followed King Charles III and Queen Camilla's feting of Trump and first lady Melania Trump at Windsor Castle on Wednesday.

Economics

2 w. ago Trump Flattery Pays Off for Starmer With Major Pitfalls Averted

With golden carriages, military splendor and an opulent banquet, the UK’s royal gambit paid off this week, as President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer concluded an historic state visit by hailing the trans-Atlantic relationship and — at least publicly — smoothing over their policy differences.

Politics

2 w. ago Trump’s UK State Visit Shifts From Pomp to Politics and Investment

US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled a new technology partnership at a business roundtable Thursday, where they were joined by executives highlighting efforts to deepen ties on artificial intelligence and digital assets.

Politics

2 w. ago After the royal pomp, Trump’s state visit turns to politics and a meeting with Starmer

AYLESBURY, England — After the pomp, it’s time for the politics. President Donald Trump met Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday, the final day of the U.S. leader’s state visit to Britain, with tech investment, steel tariffs and potentially tricky talks over Ukraine and Gaza on the agenda. The president and first lady Melania Trump […]

Politics

2 w. ago Donald Trump’s U.K. state visit to get serious after day of pageantry

On day two, the British prime minister will greet Trump at his country residence, with pressing issues such as trade, Ukraine and Gaza on the agenda

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2 w. ago Trump’s second state visit to U.K. meets with protests and arrests

LONDON —  U.S. President Donald Trump received a royal reception at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, but beyond the castle walls there were many who did not welcome his unprecedented second state visit. Dozens of protesters took to the streets of Windsor before his visit to chant, “Hey, hey, ho, ho, Donald Trump has got to […]

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2 w. ago King Charles greets Trump in Windsor at start of president’s second state visit to the U.K.

WINDSOR, England — President Donald Trump was greeted by royalty, military honour guards and mounted troops in red and gold as he arrived at Windsor Castle on Wednesday for the start of a two-day state visit to Britain as the guest of King Charles III Prince William and his wife Catherine met the president’s Marine […]

Culture

2 w. ago U.K. rolls out massive security operation for Trump visit, keeping him far from the public

Knowing that Trump is obsessed with displays of pomp, Britain has turned up the pageantry to the max as he becomes the first U.S. president to visit Britain twice

Events

2 w. ago Trump Spars With Australian Reporter, Hints at Albanese Visit

President Donald Trump sparred with an Australian journalist over his personal wealth during an exchange on the White House lawn, where he also appeared to confirm plans to meet Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at next week’s United Nations summit.

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2 w. ago Trump’s state visit to U.K. set to focus on trade, tech and Ukraine

Trump’s two-day trip comes complete with horse-drawn carriages, military honour guards and a glittering banquet inside a 1,000-year-old castle.

Economics

2 w. ago Carney says U.S. ‘relationship is good,’ texts ‘modern man’ Trump often

Asked if he planned to visit Washington, D.C., to meet directly with Trump in the near future, Carney would not say if another trip was in the works.

Transport

2 w. ago King Charles to deploy tiara diplomacy as U.K. prepares to welcome Trump for second state visit

LONDON — Windsor Castle staff are setting the 50-metre-long (164-feet-long) mahogany table. Grooms are buffing the hooves of the horses that will pull the royal carriages. And the military honour guard is drilling to ensure every step lands with precision. Throughout the halls and grounds of the almost 1,000-year-old castle west of London, hundreds of […]

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