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36 justice-impacted founders launch businesses in Toronto
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Thirty-six Black entrepreneurs graduating from Urban Rez Solutions’ Street Entrepreneurs 3.0 program will open new businesses at a public showcase Sept. 12 in Toronto.
Honey Mastery expands hands-on aesthetic training across Canada
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Honey Mehr is widening Honey Mastery’s advanced aesthetic education for licensed medical professionals across Canada with one-to-one clinical training, real-patient experience and ongoing medical directorship support.
WXN Media names 104 women to Canada's 2026 Top 100 awards
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WXN Media and its partners have announced the 2026 Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winners, recognizing 104 women across Canada.
MISDP Sales Training launches free sales performance assessment for businesses
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MISDP Sales Training has released a free online assessment for businesses and sales managers to review sales-process stages, from discovery and objections to negotiation, closing and follow-up. The tool is meant to help organizations spot gaps,…
Kay Louise Bowen’s thriller wins NYC Big Book Award
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Kay Louise Bowen’s novel Secrets II Vengeance & Revenge was named a winner in the Psychological Thriller category at the NYC Big Book Award, adding international recognition to her earlier Independent Press Award success.
Canada reverse mortgage promo drops rate to 4.99%
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A limited-time 4.99% promotional reverse mortgage rate has launched in Canada for homeowners 55 and older, with the offer set to end Sept. 30, 2026. The lower rate could reduce borrowing costs for eligible borrowers in BC, Ontario and Alberta,…
GCC healthtech startups draw $148 million ahead of WHX Tech 2027
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Healthcare technology startups across the GCC raised $148 million in disclosed investment from January 2025 through July 2026, signaling growing investor interest in the region’s digital health market.
4RoadService adds search by interstate exit for stranded drivers
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4RoadService launched a new search tool that lets drivers and dispatchers find roadside help by highway and exit number instead of a city or address.
Federal hemp rules could wipe out Sisters of the Valley’s CBD line
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Sisters of the Valley says new federal hemp rules set for Dec. 11 could make every CBD product it sells noncompliant, forcing a shift toward licensed cannabis partnerships.
ITPS Canada lands $90 million credit facility to fuel expansion
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ITPS Canada has secured a new $90 million senior secured credit facility led by RBC and Export Development Canada to support growth across its training and engineering businesses.
Kleinschmidt Canada hires Jordan Almond as staff accountant
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Kleinschmidt Canada has added Jordan Almond as staff accountant as the employee-owned hydropower and water resources firm expands its finance team in Peterborough, Ontario.
Canadian seniors are embracing digital tools faster
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Older Canadians are rapidly closing Canada’s digital gap, with internet use, smartphone ownership and online service adoption all rising sharply.
Christian Briggs says tariffs, sanctions are leverage in U.S. talks with Canada, China and Iran
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Economist Christian Briggs told NTD News that Washington is using tariffs, sanctions and market access as negotiating tools, not just punishment, in disputes involving Canada, China and Iran. He said the outcome could shape trade, energy flows and…
Gary E Smith wins NYC Big Book Award political thriller prize
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Gary E Smith’s And So It Goes won first place in the Political Thriller category at the 2026 NYC Big Book Award.
Why Canadian red cedar saunas are gaining favor in luxury outdoor builds
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Anyisauna is pitching Western Red Cedar as a premium material for outdoor sauna projects, citing durability, thermal performance and weather resistance for backyard wellness installs.
Centrotherm names new regional sales managers for U.S. East and Canada
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Centrotherm Eco Systems appointed Michael Carter to lead sales in the Eastern United States and Russell Pfeifer to lead Canada, as the company expands support for its InnoFlue and Air Excellent product lines.
Prepared Canada adds August content on alerts, surveillance and hurricanes
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Prepared Canada Corp. said it published new videos, Shorts and articles in August 2026 across YouTube, TikTok, its website and Substack.
RedHill sells Talicia business to Apotex for $18 million upfront
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RedHill Biopharma said Aug. 31 it sold its Talicia business to an Apotex subsidiary for $18 million in cash plus up to $35 million more tied to worldwide sales milestones.
Five AI tools all kept Lake Ontario in Canadian test
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WebMax Canada tested five AI assistants after the U.S. renamed Lake Ontario as Lake America, and all five still told Canadian users to keep the long-standing name.
Canada and Mexico firms launch Yucatán real estate alliance
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Meyenberg International Group and Nextsys have formed a strategic collaboration to promote the Muuk Karant development in Yucatán to Canadian and international investors.
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