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AEBC says Canada Disability Benefit increase falls short
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The Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians is criticizing the first annual inflation adjustment to the Canada Disability Benefit, saying the increase to $204.20 a month will not meaningfully reduce disability poverty.
NordSpace opens Ottawa office and names former Transport Canada executive as VP
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NordSpace opened a new Ottawa office on Canada Day and named Elsa Henchiri vice president of policy and government relations as the company works toward sovereign Canadian orbital launch capability by 2028. The move adds a fourth Canadian location…
Georgetown tourism posts record $191.5M economic impact in 2025
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Georgetown/Scott County Tourism says visitor spending generated a record $191.5 million in economic impact in 2025, supporting 1,259 jobs and $14.7 million in local tax revenue.
Arizona export council launches North American forum with Canadian ambassador
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More than 300 leaders met in Phoenix on June 23 for the inaugural North American Exceptionalism Forum, where Arizona officials and Canada’s ambassador to the U.S. discussed how the three countries can deepen cooperation on trade, security and key…
ChargeLab raises Canadian home EV charging payouts to 10¢ per kWh
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ChargeLab updated its Rewards program on July 1, 2026, lifting payouts for enrolled Canadian single-family homeowners to 10¢ per kWh with quarterly deposits.
CEO turnover is creating a bigger business for search firms
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Boards are replacing CEOs faster than at any point in two decades, and the scramble is triggering broader C-suite turnover that executive search firms can capture before a formal search even starts.
Ekoloc launches Canadian-focused car rental platform in Martinique
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Ekoloc has launched ekoloc.ca to make car rentals in Martinique easier for Canadian travelers, with pricing shown in Canadian dollars, French-language support and airport pickup.
Canadian artist launches commemorative apology plaques initiative
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Nadine Williams has launched Apology Accepted, a bilingual plaque initiative in Toronto that turns historic Papal and Church apologies for slavery into permanent public remembrance.
Yvan Chouinard unveils political thriller Libertyland
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Author and filmmaker Yvan Chouinard has released Libertyland, a new political novel set in a wealthy, tightly controlled country that trades freedom for security.
Reverse mortgage rates in Canada fall 0.25% across major lenders
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Reverse mortgage rates in Canada fell 0.25% across all major lenders this week, marking the first non-promotional rate drop of 2026. The move could improve borrowing math for new borrowers and for existing homeowners considering a refinance.
Visibility Drip launches $1,000 scholarship for Canadian students
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Visibility Drip Inc. is offering a CAD 1,000 scholarship and three-month internship to one Canadian college or university student, with applications opening July 1 and closing Dec. 1, 2026. The Calgary agency says the program is meant to help…
Push Pounds Sports Medicine adds Health Canada-approved knee implant injections in Toronto
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Push Pounds Sports Medicine is now offering Arthrosamid, a Health Canada-approved hydrogel injection for knee osteoarthritis, at its downtown Toronto and East York clinics.
Advanced Biofuels Canada backs push for more domestic production
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Advanced Biofuels Canada is urging federal, provincial and territorial governments to expand Canadian biofuels output after ministers highlighted the sector’s role in energy security and competitiveness.
Canadians lead the world in seeing homes as investments, study finds
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A new HomeStars International Homeowner Report 2026 survey of nearly 5,000 homeowners across 10 countries found Canadians are most likely to view their home as a financial investment.
Working Equitation Canada names first official Team Canada for Spain world championships
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Working Equitation Canada has selected its first official four-rider team, plus one alternate, for the 2026 World Association of Working Equitation World Championships in Jerez, Spain, Sept. 8-13. The milestone marks Canada’s first team…
International students are changing Nigeria’s remittance flows
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Nigerian students abroad are increasingly shaping remittance patterns into and out of Nigeria as education migration, remote work and post-graduation employment expand across Canada, Europe and North America.
Handshake economy still holds in small-town U.S. and Canada, survey finds
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Advance Funds Network surveyed 3,005 small business owners to find where verbal agreements and handshakes still carry business weight in 2026. Greeneville, Tennessee, and Dawson Creek, British Columbia, topped the U.S. and Canadian lists of the…
Davis & Associates expands business immigration practice in Texas
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Davis & Associates is widening its business immigration practice to help Texas employers, entrepreneurs and foreign investors navigate visas, compliance and expansion plans.
Monarch Social Media wins 2026 Canadian Choice Award
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Monarch Social Media has been named a 2026 Canadian Choice Award winner in digital marketing, recognizing the Toronto agency’s growth-focused social media work for brands across North America.
Bananas Creative wins 2026 Canadian Choice Award
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Bananas Creative, an Edmonton-based branding and web design agency, was named a 2026 Canadian Choice Award winner in graphic design services on June 23, 2026. The recognition highlights the agency’s growth, client work and expanding reach across…
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