98 m. ago NHL ROUNDUP: Canucks extend Thatcher Demko and Connor Garland to multi

All-star goalie Thatcher Demko and winger Conor Garland are staying in Vancouver, signing extensions with the Canucks on Tuesday. Demko inked a three-year, $25.5-million deal, while Garland signed a six-year, $36-million contract. Both players are heading into the final season of five-year contracts and were set to become unrestricted free agents next summer. Demko, 29, […]

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2 h. ago NHL Free Agency Live: Canucks extended Demko, Garland but can they do anything else major?

Waiting to see where Brock Boeser will wind up. He's bound to get offers better than what Vancouver can give him.

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2 h. ago Canucks: Conor Garland gets the big term but Thatcher Demko doesn’t in contract extensions

Mighty mite winger Garland gets six-year, $36 million extension, while Demko's extension is three years and $8.5 million in average annual value.

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4 h. ago ‘I’ve always been fascinated by how similar Quebecers and Albertans are’: Steven Guilbeault

Guilbeault in an interview with The Canadian Press said most Canadians probably hadn't reflected much on their own national identity before Washington changed its tone

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4 h. ago Western Forest Products Inc. Announces Implementation of Share Consolidation

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Western Forest Products Inc. (TSX: WEF) (“Western” or the “Company”) announced today that, further to the special resolution approved by the Company’s shareholders at the Company’s Annual General and Special Meeting held on May 7, 2025, the Board of Directors has determined to implement the consolidation […]

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4 h. ago Western Forest Products Inc. Announces Release Date of Second Quarter 2025 Results and Conference Call Details

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Western Forest Products Inc. (TSX: WEF) (“Western” or the “Company”) second quarter 2025 financial and operating results will be released on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Western will host its second quarter 2025 analyst conference call on Friday, August 8, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. PDT (12:00 p.m. […]

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4 h. ago Paytronix Partners with Auphan Software to Expand Canadian Footprint; Drive Interoperability for SMB Operators

NEWTON, Mass. and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Paytronix, an Access Group company and leader in guest engagement for restaurants and convenience stores, today announced a new partnership with Canadian POS provider, Auphan Software. Paytronix has a long-standing history of providing industry leading support and guest experiences for Canadian brands such […]

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4 h. ago The best Vancouver concerts in July: The Weeknd, Katy Perry, Paul Simon and more

As the summer heats up, so do the concerts, with international superstars, classic rock legends and some of B.C.'s top new talents set to perform at Vancouver venues

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4 h. ago B.C. makes gains on breaking down interprovincial trade barriers: CFIB

B.C.'s Economic Stabilization Act helped the province improve from a B to a B+ on the Canadian Federation of Business' Interprovincial Co-operation Report Card

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4 h. ago What is Batten disease and why did the B.C. government cut off coverage for a nine

The province announced on June 18 it was cutting off treatment coverage for Charleigh Pollock

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5 h. ago ZenaTech Announces Green UAS Application for the IQ Nano Drone to Advance US Defense Opportunities and the Closes Sixth Land Survey Company Acquisition

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), a technology company specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drones, Drone as a Service (DaaS), Enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, today announces its ZenaDrone subsidiary has submitted the Green UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) application for the IQ […]

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7 h. ago Unlocking Possibility: AI HomeDesign Joins Forces with MIAMI REALTORS®

AI HomeDesign Delivers Scalable Visual Marketing Solution to MIAMI REALTORS®: A Model for MLSs and Brokerages Nationwide Vancouver, British Columbia , July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 1, 2025 – In a move that reflects a growing industry shift toward smarter, faster, and more visually compelling real estate marketing, AI HomeDesign, […]

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13 h. ago Country's first wireless call happened on Canada Day 40 years ago in Toronto

This July 1 marks the 40th anniversary of Canada’s first wireless call. According to Rogers, it happened at Nathan Phillips Square in downtown Toronto.At the time, Toronto's mayor, Art Eggleton, made the call with Montreal's Mayor Jean Drapeau using a 10-pound (4.5kg) mobile phone. Rogers provided this call.In July 1985, mobile networks only were able to handle 100 calls per day, but now, Canadians make about 100 million calls and use 6.5 billion megabytes of data on Rogers wireless network."Our wireless journey began with a single call, and it was the beginning of many innovative firsts," said Tony Staffieri, president and CEO of Rogers in a press release. "We're proud of our legacy of leadership and innovation to connect Canadians on Canada’s most reliable networks."And while this is the 40th anniversary of Canada's first wireless call, Rogers also produced a video to celebrate this important milestone.

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14 h. ago Mogo Announces Results of its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — The annual general meeting of shareholders (the “Meeting”) of Mogo Inc. (NASDAQ: MOGO) (TSX: MOGO;) (“Mogo” or the “Company”), a digital wealth and payments business, was held today via live audiocast online and the Company is pleased to announce that all resolutions put forward, being the election of directors, the appointment […]

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15 h. ago Rakovina Therapeutics Announces Intention to Amend Debentures and Warrants

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rakovina Therapeutics Inc. (TSXV: RKV) (the “Company”) announces that it will apply to the TSX Venture Exchange (the “Exchange”) to amend the terms of certain outstanding warrants and convertible debentures of the Company, as further described herein. Convertible Debenture Amendments The Company intends to file an application […]

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16 h. ago ‘These weren’t mistakes’: Orcas documented sharing their food with humans

Jared Towers was in his research vessel on two separate occasions watching killer whales off the coast of Vancouver Island when the orcas dropped their prey directly in front of him and his colleagues.

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16 h. ago Bonnie Henry among more than 80 new appointees to the Order of Canada

The inductees being announced today will be invested in ceremonies to be scheduled at a later date

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17 h. ago NBA free agency opens with Spurs, Rockets, Mavericks making early moves

Victor Wembanyama has another big man to help him out in San Antonio. And the Houston Rockets continued their offseason improvements Monday as the NBA’s free agency period got underway. The Spurs lured centre Luke Kornet away from Boston with a four-year, $41-million deal, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press. […]

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17 h. ago Swiss Water Announces Purchase of Warrants from Mill Road Capital

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Inc. (TSX:SWP) (“Swiss Water” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce it has entered into an agreement with Mill Road Capital II, L.P. (“Mill Road”) to purchase from Mill Road the outstanding share purchase warrant entitling Mill Road to acquire up to […]

Economics

19 h. ago Blue Jays plan to be buyer as MLB trade deadline approaches, GM says

Pitching help, right-handed bat among needs for club as Yankees hit town for crucial 4-game series

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