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Jamaican Canadians to receive honorary degrees from Toronto universities
The Gleaner
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June 14, 2025
Wayne Isaacs, an entrepreneur known for building businesses in developing economies across over 25 countries, does not usually sing his own praises but on June 19 many will know about his work and philanthropy when he receives an honorary doctor...
Exploring Caribana in Toronto A Journey Through Culture and Festivities
TechBullion
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June 14, 2025
Share Share Share Share Email Toronto boasts several vibrant festivals that highlight its diverse cultural tapestry, but few hold a candle to the energy and sheer joy of Caribana. Known as North America’s largest cultural celebration of Caribana...
India’s Crucial Role in Canada’s Economic Well-being and Prosperity
News Bomb
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June 13, 2025
India has played a consistent and constructive role in supporting Canada’s economic stability and long-term growth through multifaceted engagement. The Indian diaspora, student community, and businesses contribute significantly to Canada’s...
How Terry Rock and Tom Viinikka are reshaping Alberta’s innovation future
Digital Journal
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June 13, 2025
Tom Viinikka, CEO of Edmonton Unlimited (left), and Terry Rock, president and CEO of Platform Calgary. - Photo by Jennifer Friesen, Digital Journal What happens when Alberta’s two largest innovation hubs resist treating each other like rivals and...
Canada Orders Postal Workers to Vote on ‘Final’ Contract Offers, Union Cries Foul
Sourcing Journal - New York
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June 13, 2025
Canada’s 55,000 postal workers will have to decide whether they will accept Canada Post’s “final” contract offers via a union vote, after an order from the country’s federal jobs minister. Jobs and families minister Patty Hajdu exercised the...
Small businesses near Nelson more vulnerable after 2024 wildfires
North Island Gazette
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June 13, 2025
Policy analyst recommends business owners should be prepared for whatever emergencies their region could face It was the afternoon of July 28, 2024 when Harold Street Café owner Antonia Crossley received an evacuation order because of the growing...
Bankrupt 23andMe is trying to sell Canadians' genetic information. Here's what you can do
CBC/Radio-Canada
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June 13, 2025
As It Happens6:06Dozens of U.S. states sue 23andMe to block sale of genetic information If you've ever sent a spit sample to 23andMe, your genetic information could soon be sold. The California-based company, which allowed customers to learn about...
Alberta entrepreneurs thrilled for products to be included in G7 goody bags
Calgary Herald
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June 13, 2025
Next week’s G7 summit will bring some of the world’s most powerful politicians to the Calgary area for three days of geopolitical discussion, including heads of government from Canada, the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Japan, Italy and the European...
Column: G-7 summit gives US, Canada a unique opportunity on energy
The Virginian-Pilot
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June 13, 2025
With the upcoming G-7 summit set to take place Sunday through Tuesday in Alberta — Canada’s energy heartland — President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Carney are uniquely positioned to champion a bold vision: reasserting and securing North...
Africa is looking for new trade partners. Canada could fill the void, say NGOs
Calgary Sun
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Breadcrumb Trail Links Business News Local News 'There's a lot of potential for partnerships with African countries to help develop their electricity grid and energy supply' A cargo train leaves from Mombasa, Kenya, to Nairobi, using a railway...
‘Canada Strong Pass’ details coming next week after Carney campaign pledge
Global News
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June 13, 2025
The federal government is set to announce details of its promised “Canada Strong Pass” next week and the tourism initiative is expected to take effect later this month. “Our Canada Strong Pass will make it easier for Canadians to make memories...
KOTHAWALA: Organized crime thrives on Canada's illegal tobacco habit
Toronto Sun
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June 13, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links Opinion Columnists Contraband tobacco is not a harmless indulgence -- it is a critical artery feeding organized crime Five GTA men face trafficking charges after $2.3 million in contraband tobacco was seized by the Ontario...
Fund open to Indigenous women entrepreneurs
Timmins Today
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Eight recipients will receive a $2,500 grant and mentorship from the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business The Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB) has opened applications to its Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Fund. This marks the...
Toronto queer-owned cafés, bars and restaurants to check out during Pride Month and beyond
Toronto.com
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Toronto’s food scene has long been a canvas for cultural expression, and today some of its most compelling flavours are coming from kitchens, cafés, and cocktail bars led by queer entrepreneurs rewriting the rules. With Pride Month officially in...
Opinion: Canada’s economy can’t grow if the Fraser Valley is left behind
The Orca
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June 13, 2025
The region is a national trade corridor and economic engine, but it needs federal and provincial investment to meet its full potential Prime Minister Mark Carney won his election campaign on a promise to build “Canada Strong.” In the first weeks...
20 Canadian children's books to read this summer Lucy Mann Books |1 hour ago
CBC/Radio-Canada
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The summer holidays are a fantastic time for kids to immerse themselves in a great book. Check out this list of Canadian books for children and teenagers to read this summer — and listen to The Next Chapter's kids panel of CBC Books producer Lucy...
BDC and First Nations Bank of Canada Launch $100M Initiative to Boost Business Acquisitions by Indigenous Communities and Agencies
T-Net
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BDC and First Nations Bank of Canada Launch $100M Initiative to Boost Business Acquisitions by Indigenous Communities and Agencies Vancouver, BC, June 13, 2025--(T-Net)--The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) and First Nations Bank of...
Small Canadian businesses could get bottom line boost as travel to the U.S. drops
CityNews Calgary
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June 13, 2025
As more and more Canadians appear to be sidestepping travel to the United States, it could spell an economic boon for small and medium-sized businesses on this side of the border. Dan Kelly, president of the Canadian Federation of Independent...
Toronto Tech Week: Nobel laureate Geoffrey Hinton among U of T headliners
University of Toronto
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What role can Canada play in the global technology revolution? What are the factors driving optimism and concern around artificial intelligence? How are entrepreneurs harnessing AI to build new ventures? Nick Frosst (supplied image) These are some...
Canada Post workers “forced into vote” amid accusations of government collusion, strike chaos looms
The Economic Times
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June 13, 2025
Canada Post employees are being called on to vote on their employer’s “final offer” after nearly a year and a half of stalled negotiations, national strikes, and escalating tensions between the Crown corporation, the Canadian Union of Postal...