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Banff business as usual, under an elevated G7 security presence
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Although some were excited about the possibility of world leaders descending on Banff, others just hoped to see some wildlife The town of Banff in May. Today tourists and locals say the town is no busier than...

Trump is confronted by First Nations tribal leader as he arrives for G7 summit in Canada
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Resurrecting a seven-year-old letter – The diminishing of Canada’s sovereignty
The following is a letter to the editor that was written October 5, 2018 by former MP Larry Miller. Makes for interesting reading when considering what is happening today in 2025 – seven years later! —————————————- Dear Editor, Time and time...

For this CEO, inclusivity isn’t just the right thing to do — ‘it’s good for business’
For Darrell Schuurman, inclusivity isn’t just a matter of social justice — it’s an economic imperative. According to research by Nielsen on behalf Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) the country is home to 100,000 queer owned...

Here's how Canadians are preparing for potential mortgage renewal shock
About 43% plan to delay home renovations, 29% may sell or downsize, 15% are considering taking on a roommate, and 15% are looking to move to a more affordable neighbourhood. While homeowners are adjusting, the affordability crunch is also...

Trade deal with Canada 'achievable', says Trump
“I think Mark has a more complex idea, but also very good,” Trump said. “So we’re going to look at both, and we’re going to see what we’re going to come out with something.” The leaders of some of the world’s richest countries are facing a tariff...

Ozempic Patent Expires In Canada After Novo Nordisk Fails To Pay $450 Fee: 'It's The Second-Largest Semaglutide Market In The World,' Says Sandoz CEO Richard Saynor
Danish pharma giant Novo Nordisk A/S NVO faces potential financial losses related to its blockbuster weight-loss and diabetes drug, Ozempic, due to a regulatory issue. What Happened: About a week ago, Sandoz Group AG SDZNY CEO Richard Saynor, in...

Krispy Kreme reminds us that doughnuts are a tough business
Krispy Kreme has evolved into a logistics company. But can it work? | Photo: Shutterstock. Employees at McDonald’s headquarters in Chicago can get free Krispy Kreme glazed doughnuts with their morning coffee. As of last week, those doughnuts were...

Donald Trump repeats call for Russia to be readmitted at G7 summit in Canada
Donald Trump has displayed his disdain for the collective western values supposedly championed by the G7 group of industrialised countries by again demanding that the Russia be readmitted to the group. He also said the war in Ukraine would not...
POLITICAL WEEK AHEAD: Ramaphosa in Canada for Group of Seven outreach session
G7 agenda resonates with SA’s national interests and priorities for the G20 summit in November, says presidency 16 June 2025 - 15:37 by Hajra Omarjee President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Canada to participate in the Group of Seven (G7) Summit...

Weidmuller celebrates 50 years of operations in Canada
June 16, 2025, Markham, Ont. — This year, Weidmuller is celebrating 50 years of operations in Canada as well as its 175 global anniversary. Weidmuller Canada began in 1975 as Weidmuller Terminations Ltd. and moved to their current Markham location...
J.P. Morgan Asset Management Canada (JCOR) Opens the Market
Toronto, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – June 16, 2025) – Jay Rana, Head of J.P. Morgan Asset Management Advisor Business in Canada, J.P. Morgan Asset Management Canada (“JPMAM” or the “Company”) and his team, joined Graham MacKenzie, Managing Director,...
Oliver Wildheart International to Launch a Book Series for Children, Marking the Start of a Bold New Ethical Brand
Breadcrumb Trail Links Newsfile Oliver Wildheart International will soon release five children's books, signifying the beginning of a movement to educate, inspire, and transform how young people connect with animals and the planet Article content...

Canada's home sales rise for the first time in more than six months
Though the resale housing market’s downturn “took a breather” in May, the bump will “likely prove short lived,” Tony Stillo, director of Canada economics, and Michael Davenport, senior economist at Oxford Economics Canada, said in a note.

Federal government unveils Canada Strong Pass to promote domestic tourism and travel
Politics Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault announced on Monday morning that the federal government will launch the Canada Strong Pass later this week, a move to promote domestic tourism that makes Canada's historic sites and parks free to visit...

CRVA Kicks Off 50th Anniversary Road Trip Across Canada
BURLINGTON, Ont. – To mark 50 years in Canada’s RV industry, the Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) is hitting the road this summer, according to a press release. Starting today, June 16th, CRVA’s President Shane Devenish is setting...

Canadian government push for ‘nation-building’ projects could transform aggregate industry
The federal and provincial infrastructure plans will require a massive increase aggregate material. A major challenge for the aggregate industry to meet that need is the lengthy and complex licensing process for new sites, which can take up to 10...

Drake Gets Apology From Former Canadian Politician For Attending Kendrick Lamar’s Toronto Show
Drake called out Jagmeet Singh for attending Kendrick Lamar’s Toronto show, sparking a viral apology and Instagram fallout. Drake called out former Canadian politician Jagmeet Singh for attending a Kendrick Lamar concert in Toronto and got an...
'Israel has right to defend itself - and Iran cannot have nuclear weapons', say world leaders at G7 summit in Canada
16 June 2025, 16:12 | Updated: 16 June 2025, 16:21 The conflict stepped up on Friday - when Israel attacked nuclear facilities, accusing Iran of producing an atomic weapon. Picture: Alamy In a draft statement, world leaders have repeated calls for...

International students “crucial” for US growth, states new report
The study, published by the Institue of International Education (IIE), outlines the importance of expanding international study to the US over the next five years as American universities brace for an impending domestic “enrolment cliff”....