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Canada riding high into GLOBL JAM final after convincing win over Puerto Rico
Sportsnet
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August 16, 2025
TORONTO — Over the course of a four-game, five-day tournament, it's tough to bank on something like momentum — proven by Canada's loss to Texas following a blowout win over Brazil on Wednesday. But it's always better to head to the gold-medal game...
RBC and BMO explore $2 billion sale of Canadian payments venture Moneris
The Economic Times
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August 17, 2025
Royal Bank of Canada and Bank of Montreal have initiated the potential sale of their joint payments venture Moneris, with sources indicating the transaction could value the business at approximately $2 billion. Moneris represents one of Canada's...
Worm in your tequila shot? Canada's Dawson City has that beat with the 'Sourtoe'
Pittsburgh Tribune Review - Pennsylvania
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August 17, 2025
“You can drink it fast, you can drink it slow, but your lips must touch this gnarly toe.” These were the last words James “Jazz” Byers, 55, of Penn Hills heard before raising a shot of Yukon Jack to his lips. As he knocked the drink back, at the...
Icon4x4's restomod Toyota FJs have a Canadian connection
Driving
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August 17, 2025
He has 15 vehicles under construction at any time, and delivered 36 custom restomods last year, with everything built to order. The company’s production models, largely Toyota FJ’s and Broncos, cost between US$250,000 and US$300,000. The one-off...
Regina Red Sox defeat Sylvan Lake to win Western Canadian Baseball League Championship
SaskToday.ca
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August 17, 2025
Red Sox take 5-4 victory in Sylvan Lake to win series in three games, claim first WCBL title since 2012 SYLVAN LAKE -- The Regina Red Sox are the 2025 Western Canadian Baseball League champions. The Red Sox took a 5-4 victory over the Sylvan Lake...
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Winnipeg Sun
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HAVE YOUR SAY: Take our Winnipeg Sun daily poll Some economists warn that Canada may be edging closer to a recession, pointing to slowing growth, high interest rates, and consumer debt. Businesses are reporting softer demand, while households face...
Canadian QB Elgersma makes bid for 53-man roster in Packers' preseason win
TSN
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August 17, 2025
Canadian quarterback Taylor Elgersma shined in his second appearance of the 2025 preseason, helping the Green Bay Packers to a 23-19 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday afternoon. Elgersma, a native of London, Ont., completed 7-of-11...
Flamingo's Jibril Mohamed Warns of Product, Legal, and Ethical Risks in OpenAI $6B Investment
Modern Ghana
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Addis Ababa, 16 August 2025 – Jibril Mohamed Ahmed, founder of Flamingo Trust and tech analyst, has provided an in-depth perspective on the recent $6 billion sale of OpenAI employee shares to SoftBank, Thrive Capital, and Dragoneer Investment...
Canadians Tracker: Conners surges, Pendrith outside bubble ahead of final round
TSN
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August 16, 2025
Three Canadians are in the field at this week's BMW Championship looking to finish in the top-30 of the FedEx Cup standings to advance to the Tour Championship next weekend. Corey Conners recorded the low-round of the day among the Canadians with...
Bourbon blues: Five months into ban, Canadian bars running dry of Kentucky whiskey
New York Post
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August 16, 2025
Canadian bars that stocked up on Kentucky Bourbon are running on fumes five months into its nation’s ban on US booze – yanking popular cocktails from menus or slapping on a premium for the scarce commodity. In March, provinces ordered their liquor...
Retail sales rise a solid 0.5% in July
The Daily Press - Michigan
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NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers spent at a healthy pace in July, particularly at the nation’s auto dealerships, as they appear to shrug off President Donald Trump’s tariffs, which are starting to take a toll on jobs and lead to some price increases....
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[Video] Wood Chucks Chuck Canadian Lumber tariffs
JD Supra - California
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August 16, 2025
The U.S. has put 35% tariffs on Canadian products entering the US market, including Canadian lumber. It does beg the question, how much wood could a wood chuck chuck, if a wood chuck could chuck wood. Press CTRL+C to copy embed code to clipboard
USD/CAD Weekly Forecast: Trade Barriers Undermine Canadian Dollar
myMotherLode - California
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Saturday, August 16, 2025 3:40 PM EDT Image Source: Unsplash The USD/CAD currency pair's weekly forecast illustrates the fragility of the Canadian dollar as tariffs continue to reshape the outlook for the economy. Ups and Downs of the USD/CAD Pair...
Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Canadian County in week ending Aug. 9?
South OKC News - Oklahoma
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August 16, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Canadian County...
NHL analyst Stu Cowan makes his expectation clear for $2,590,002 new Canadiens winger
Sportskeeda
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August 16, 2025
The Montreal Canadiens acquired forward Zack Bolduc from the St. Louis Blues after trading defenseman Logan Mailloux around the start of 2025 free agency. Bolduc, 22, is signed to a three-year, $2,590,002 contract. His rookie contract runs through...
North Battleford entrepreneur develops new fibre food product
SaskToday.ca
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Stephanie Dekker, from North Battleford, created Barely Craving, an all-natural Canadian fibre product aimed at curbing hunger. NORTH BATTLEFORD — A former North Battleford woman with deep roots in the community has developed a food product that...
Canadian County Fair just around the corner
Yukon Progress - Oklahoma
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August 16, 2025
EL RENO – Canadian County residents have the chance to show off their talents during the 71st Annual Canadian County Free Fair set Aug. 20-23 at the Canadian County Expo Center, 3001 Jensen Road East. Entries will be accepted next Wednesday, Aug....
Game-changing startup offers new way to get high-quality secondhand clothes: 'The consumer would prefer'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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August 16, 2025
"They'll pay more for that." by Brianne NemiroffAugust 16, 2025 Photo Credit: Getty Images The retail landscape has changed significantly over the last 25 years. More shoppers are looking for their favorite brands at secondhand sellers such as...
Popular foods are being recalled in Canada by Costco, Walmart, 7-Eleven & more
Narcity
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August 16, 2025
Heads up, Canada! A wave of food recalls is sweeping across the country, and a bunch of them are tied to a growing salmonella outbreak that's already sent at least 10 people to hospital and sickened dozens of others. The Canadian Food Inspection...
Unpacking claim Canada PM Carney tied to sale of donated plasma to foreign company
Snopes
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August 16, 2025
In August 2025, a rumor began to spread that donated blood plasma had been sold for profit to a foreign company. That foreign company was the target of a takeover attempt by a Canadian fund to which Liberal Prime Minister Mark Carney had ties, the...