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Canada’s premiers meetings: Kinew seeks federal fire response; shares advice on Trump
Premier Wab Kinew says he’s taken up a request from Manitoba fire chiefs to ask his fellow premiers to consider national co-ordination for local fire departments to prepare for future wildfire seasons. Kinew said he shared with his counterparts...

Trump’s changing tariff policies are causing confusion and uncertainty for Alaska businesses
Alaska businesses are struggling to adjust to President Trump’s constantly changing tariff policies and deadlines. The Trump administration paused most of its whopping “reciprocal tariffs” for 90 days in April with a goal of securing 90 trade...

3 workers trapped in Canadian mine have air, food and water amid rescue operations
VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Three workers remain trapped at a gold and copper mine in Western Canada on Thursday as a remote-controlled scoop began removing debris from rockfalls to gain access to them, a mine company said in a statement. The...
Real Canadian Wrestling prepares to hit the stage at the Strathmore Stampede
One unique addition to this year's Strathmore Stampede is the inclusion of Real Canadian Wrestling (RCW). The local wrestling group, led by Strathmore resident Steve Wilde, will be performing Stampede Smackdown at the Strathmore Family Centre gold...

Rio Tinto evaluates strategic options for its titanium business
Rio Tinto Ltd. is evaluating strategic options for its titanium business, including a potential sale, amid persistently weak global prices and falling returns. The review comes as incoming CEO Simon Trott prepares to take over next month, with...

Starlink is down across Canada
Starlink users in Canada and around the world have been unable to access the internet since 3:30 p.m. ET on July 24. The company’s website has a banner at the top that reads, “Starlink is currently experiencing a service outage. Our team is...

READ NOW – Electrical Business Magazine June 2025 edition
July 24, 2025 – The July 2025 Digital Edition of ELECTRICAL BUSINESS MAGAZINE is now live! AMONG OUR FEATURES, YOU WILL FIND … Built to store. Powered by partnership. » Delivered ahead of schedule and under budget, the Oneida Energy Storage...

Hiring confidence wavers as Canadian companies reassess growth plans
As the second half of 2025 begins, many Canadian employers are taking a hard look at their hiring plans, and what they see is prompting a more cautious approach. A new survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Express Employment...

Alberta and Ontario forge new trade, energy, and industry partnerships to boost Canadian competitiveness
Breadcrumb Trail Links Opinion Column Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk In light of changing geopolitical relations with the United States, the need to improve trade within Canada and access new markets for Albertans has...

How America's Heel Turn From EVs Could Hurt Canada Too
Good morning, electric-vehicle enthusiasts and detractors alike. It’s mid-week and we’re right in the dog days of summer, but summer slowdowns and less-than-stellar first-half financial results for several car companies haven’t slowed down the...

Canadian sales of US spirits, including Kentucky bourbon, plummet amid trade tensions
(LEX 18) — Sales of American spirits in Canada have dropped by 66% following retaliatory measures against US tariffs. The dramatic decline occurred between March 5 and the end of April, according to Spirits Canada, a Canadian liquor trade group....

Chance to Win $10,000 and Accelerate Your Business
Entrepreneurs, visionaries, and business trailblazers—get ready! Leeds Grenville’s Greatest Entrepreneur Competition is now open for applications, offering local businesses the opportunity to showcase their ideas, gain expert coaching, and compete...

Canada $2200 Direct Support Payment for Senior Citizens in August 2025-Know Eligibility & Payment Dates
Canada $2200 Direct Support Payment for Senior Citizens in August 2025.A new big financial assistance program has been confirmed by the Canada Revenue Agency to support helpless seniors and individuals. Canadian citizens who are overcoming...
Alberta has lowest minimum wage in Canada after bump in Saskatchewan
Posted on July 24, 2025 by Taber TimesSouthern Alberta Newspapers Minimum wage in Saskatchewan will surpass Alberta’s in October when that province provides an indexed increase, Saskatchewan Labour Minister Jim Reiter announced July 10. That...
Alberta to have lowest minimum wage in Canada after bump in Sask.
Posted on July 24, 2025 by Ryan Dahlman Southern Alberta Newspapers Minimum wage in Saskatchewan will surpass Alberta’s in October when that province provides an indexed increase, Saskatchewan Labour Minister Jim Reiter announced July 10. That...

OMERS’ head of ventures leaving amid increased focus on Canadian markets
It’s a generally recognized fact that institutional investors in the Nordic region pioneered the approach to sustainable investing, including incorporating environmental, social and governance factors.... Pension assets grew to US$61.5 trillion by...

DoT’s onerous bid leads to Canadian ‘Red Alert’
(CNS): The Institute of Canadian Agencies (ICA) has taken the unusual step of calling on media agencies not to proceed with a pitch to the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism for a CI$1.5 million media contract, after receiving complaints through...

Canadian swimming star McIntosh primed to take worlds by storm
Three world records in five days put Summer McIntosh in rare company and now the 18-year-old Canadian swimming sensation is primed to take the world championships by storm. McIntosh won three gold medals at the Paris Olympics last year and then...

Port Infrastructure Strategic Business Report 2025-2030 Unlocking Maritime Throughput - Why Port Infrastructure Is Emerging As A Strategic Economic Pillar
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Opportunities in the Port Infrastructure market include leveraging advancements in automation, digitization, and sustainability to enhance global trade efficiency. Investment in container ports and dry ports, along...

Business Travel Spend To Hit USD 1.57Tr In 2025
(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) Dhaka: Global spending on business travel is expected to reach a record USD 1.57 trillion in 2025 and USD 1.69 trillion in 2026, according to the Global Business Travel Association's newly published Business Travel...