81 m. ago Emerita Announces Upsize to C$25M Brokered Private Placement Financing

THIS NEWS RELEASE IS INTENDED FOR DISTRIBUTION IN CANADA ONLY AND IS NOT AUTHORIZED FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES. TORONTO, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Emerita Resources Corp. (“Emerita” or the “Company”) (TSXV:EMO) (OTCQB:EMOTF) (FSE:LLJA) is pleased to announce that, due to strong investor demand, […]

Economics

1 hour ago Canada's Wonderland guests shocked by steep $60 pizza prices

Guests at Canada's Wonderland are raising concerns about the exorbitant food prices inside the amusement park after a video highlighting an extra-large pizza for a mind-boggling $60 sparked widespread backlash online. The TikTok, posted by user MJ, shows a menu at a Pizza Pizza location inside the amusement park, where a 16-inch cheese or pepperoni pizza is listed for $54.99 to $55.99 (more than $63 after tax)."How did we get here? I don't know if this is like, inflation times five, but I was flabbergasted when I saw this last weekend," MJ said in the video, which has since amassed over 240,000 views and more than 600 comments. "I honestly thought this was gonna be like, $30, $35 for like a whole cheese pizza... Who's spending $60 on cheese pizza from Pizza Pizza? Are people actually buying this?" they continued.@myplantalbum Give me your tips on how to buy food at Wonderland 😂 #canadaswonderland ♬ original sound - MJ 🪴🇵🇭The...

Economics

2 h. ago Bank of Canada Weighed Cut In July, Opted to Wait for More Data

The Bank of Canada considered cutting interest rates at its last meeting, but trade uncertainty and sticky core inflation compelled officials to hold borrowing costs steady.

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5 h. ago LAU: Toronto taxpayers should demand better of city’s homelessness services

According to a recent City of Toronto report, in October 2024, there were an estimated 15,400 people experiencing homelessness in the city — more than double the approximately 7,300 homeless in April 2021. Of the homeless population, about 80% stay in city-administered sites, 10% in provincially-administered sites, and 10% outdoors. Homelessness and poverty are significant […]

Economics

5 h. ago GL Strengthens 5G Testing with Advanced SBI Emulation, Testing, and Monitoring

GAITHERSBURG, Md., Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GL Communications Inc., a global leader in telecom testing solutions, addressed the press regarding their 5G Service-Based Interface (SBI) testing solutions, supporting interfaces like N8, N10, N12, N13, N17, N20, N21, N22, N29, and N51 in line with 3GPP Release 17. This scalable solution enables robust emulation […]

Technology

9 h. ago Air Canada flight attendants issue strike notice, as company plans lockout

The union representing Air Canada flight attendants issued strike notice on Wednesday morning, setting the stage for them to head to the picket line on Saturday.

Economics

9 h. ago TTC closure attributed to being 'late clearing work zone' snarls morning commute

It's been a while since we've had a major TTC service disruption to challenge transit-goers' patience as soon as they wake up and head out to work, but rush hour delays this Wednesday morning will likely prove enough to start some customers' days on the wrong foot — especially due to the reason behind them.Starting at 5:30 a.m., the commission warned Toronto residents of substantial impacts to subway service on Line 1 Yonge-University, with trains not yet running between Lawrence West and St. George stations — a seven-station, nearly eight kilometre-long stretch of track.Additional delays all the way up to Finch Station were also noted.The cause for it all? Workers apparently being late to clear an overnight work zone.Wednesday morning's TTC service alerts.Soon after the announcement, residents started chiming in on X to ask what "late clearing work zone" meant, exactly, and inquiring about how long the del...

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9 h. ago The Keg Royalties Income Fund announces Successful Closing of the Transaction with Fairfax

Not for distribution to U.S. News wire services or dissemination in the U.S. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Keg Royalties Income Fund (the “Fund”) (TSX: KEG.UN) and 1543965 B.C. Ltd. (the “Purchaser”), a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (collectively with its affiliates, “Fairfax”) are pleased to announce the successful […]

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12 h. ago Maintenance cost for Victims of Communism memorial jumps to $1 million

The lifetime maintenance budget was supposed to be around $250,000, but that is now $1 million, National Capital Commission documents show.

Economics

14 h. ago Stocks Hit Record, Wall Street Fear Gauge Sinks: Markets Wrap

Stocks climbed to a record as an in-line US inflation reading eased price concerns and bolstered bets on a Federal Reserve interest-rate cut in September.

Economics

18 h. ago Expo Line disrupted as smoke pours from SkyTrain, fills platform

Shortly after 5:30 p.m., TransLink said Expo Line service was suspended between Edmonds and Columbia stations due to a stalled train. 

Transport

20 h. ago Heavy Edmonton police presence near Jasper Avenue and 121 Street

The Edmonton Police Service currently have a heavy presence and a large area taped off near Jasper Avenue and 121 Street. Global News has reached out to EPS for more information.

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25 h. ago Teenage Gatineau motorcyclist dead after crash on Highway 148

Emergency services were called to the scene at about 11:15 p.m. Monday, police said

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25 h. ago AlayaCare selected to modernize 33 community support agencies, powering the next phase of digital transformation in community care

TORONTO, Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AlayaCare, a leading provider of cloud-based home and community care solutions, is proud to announce it has been selected as the vendor of record in a collaborative RFP process for 33 Community Support Service (CSS) agencies in the Champlain region of Ontario Health East. The collaborative RFP was […]

Transport

26 h. ago Driver injured after failing to yield to West Coast Express train at Port Moody crossing

West Coast Express' number three train was delayed on Tuesday morning after it struck a pickup truck near Reed Point Marina in Port Moody.

Transport

29 h. ago US Core CPI Picks Up on Services; Goods Inflation More Subdued

Underlying US inflation accelerated in July by the most since the start of the year, though a tepid rise in the costs of goods tempered concerns about tariff-driven price pressures.

Economics

29 h. ago Annual Research Service: 970+ Industries Profiled Across the U.S. and Canada – ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN — The “Vertical IQ Annual Research Subscription: 970+ Industries Profiled Across the U.S. and Canada” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. As a leader in industry-specific research, the publisher presents a focused, actionable, and relevant platform of industry reports, local economic reports, curated news, and financial comparisons designed to educate, support, and enable […]

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30 h. ago Fed’s Schmid Says Policy Stance Still Appropriate for Time Being

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Jeff Schmid said he favors keeping interest rates on hold for the time being to prevent robust economic activity from adding to inflation pressures.

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30 h. ago Le service de Gabriel Diallo, une alarme incendie en plein match: le numéro 1 mondial, Jannik Sinner, n’a pas eu une soirée facile

Les deux joueurs ont accepté de jouer malgré le son strident.

Economics

31 h. ago Andersen Consulting Expands Digital Transformation Solutions with Future Processing

SAN FRANCISCO — Andersen Consulting announces a Collaboration Agreement with Future Processing, a technology and software consultancy, strengthening the organization’s ability to deliver end-to-end digital solutions. Founded in 2000 in Poland, Future Processing has been successfully delivering advanced IT projects for clients worldwide for over two decades. The company provides a full spectrum of services […]

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