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Funding available to strengthen community and inclusion

Marking five years of investment in Island communities, the Gender, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (GEDI) and Community Enhancement Program is now…

Senior Islander of the Year Award nominations now open

Islanders can now nominate an outstanding older adult for the 2026 Senior Islander of the Year Award. The award celebrates the many contributions of…

New partnership will reduce wait times for MRI scans on PEI

A new partnership between the Department of Health and Wellness, Health PEI, and Building with Vision Ltd. will reduce wait times for Magnetic…

Province adds 60 long-term care beds in Summerside

The Government of Prince Edward Island is expanding long-term care capacity in Prince County with a new 60-bed long-term care home that will be…

Statement by Premier Rob Lantz and Minister Zack Bell on Emancipation Day

Premier Rob Lantz and Minister of Workforce and Advanced Learning Zack Bell issued the following statement:  “Tomorrow is Emancipation Day, a…

Province celebrates Acadian Heritage Month

Acadians, Francophones and Francophiles across the Island will be able to participate in a variety of community-led activities throughout August…

Ribbon cutting marks official opening of Summerside Community Health Centre

Health PEI officially celebrated the opening of the Summerside Community Health Centre today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by government…

Province seeks Islanders to serve on Debt Risk Advisory Committee

Applications are being accepted for appointment to the Government of PEI’s Debt Risk Advisory Committee. The committee will provide strategic…

Feedback wanted from public on upcoming legislative changes

The province is inviting residents and interested stakeholders to share their feedback on changes to provincial laws in PEI.  As the Department…

Premier Lantz signs agreement for more accessible PEI

Premier Rob Lantz joined Canada’s Premiers in signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that reinforces a shared commitment to advancing…

Prime Minister Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA president Infantino

Prime Minister Mark Carney and FIFA President Gianni Infantino hold the World Cup trophy during a trophy tour event at Lansdowne Park’s Aberdeen Pavilion, in Ottawa, on Sunday, May 24, 2026.

Prime Minister Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA president Infantino

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday he no longer has confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino, adding to growing pressure on the soccer leader after his abandoned plan to sell stakes in the World Cup sparked a global backlash.

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Daulton Varsho, right, thought he was safe at the trade deadline Monday, but he wound up in an Astros uniform by the end of the day.

DE Stephen Daley makes surprise return as defending national champion Indiana opens practice

Indiana Hoosiers defensive end Stephen Daley thought his college career ended in December when he suffered a season-ending knee injury during the Big Ten championship postgame celebration.

Will Canada talk Trump out of new 50% U.S. tariff? ‘We’ll see,’ says Carney

Carney ruled out cutting oil exports to retaliate against U.S. tariffs during a press conference with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith last week

Quiet moments at Broncos camp after Jaylen Waddle pulls up, Bo Nix gets knocked down. Both are OK

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle takes part in drills during a practice at the team’s NFL football training camp Friday, July 31, 2026, in Centennial, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Quiet moments at Broncos camp after Jaylen Waddle pulls up, Bo Nix gets knocked down. Both are OK

Denver Brocos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle takes part in drills during a practice at the team’s NFL football training camp Friday, July 31, 2026, in Centennial, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Quiet moments at Broncos camp after Jaylen Waddle pulls up, Bo Nix gets knocked down. Both are OK

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Another day at Denver Broncos training camp and another key starter left practice early.

Carney joins criticism of Infantino as FIFA leader after sell-off plan

Carney said keeping the now-abandoned World Cup sell-off plan a secret from senior FIFA staff was a ‘fatal’ move on Infantino’s part and ‘not how you run any business.’

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EDS NOTE A FILE PHOTO Workers place pipe during construction of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion on farmland, in Abbotsford, B.C., on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Firefighters get a handle on Spokane wildfires as tens of thousands remain evacuated

A burned section of trees is marked with pink tape Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in an area near the origin point of the Old Trails Fire, after a man was arrested, suspected of starting the wildfire in Spokane, Wash. (AP…

Firefighters get a handle on Spokane wildfires as tens of thousands remain evacuated

A burned truck sits in a driveway near several destroyed homes in a residential neighborhood Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, after a wildfire hit the northern part of Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Dominion still has pending lawsuits against election deniers such as Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell

Russia is ‘going backwards’ in equipment and deploying post WWII-era tanks, according to Western officials

• Jailed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich denied detention appeal in Moscow • Putin visits Russian troops at military headquarters in Kherson • Watch moment WSJ journalist appears in Russian court

Podcast: One country musician is calling for other artists to oppose assault rifles

Bidets save you money and reduce waste — we tested the best options out there

50+ products to make your life easier and our planet cleaner

Mother’s Day is around the corner. Here are 50+ thoughtful gifts she’ll love

A head-to-toe guide of how men should dress this spring, and where they should shop

42 of the most useful travel products you can buy on Amazon

The 7 best high-yield savings accounts of April 2023

Taxes are due tomorrow. Here’s how to file for an extension

Composting is an easy way to reduce food waste. Here’s how to do it

We stopped using aluminum foil for cooking and you should too. Here’s what to use instead

E.l.f. Beauty sees $50 million windfall in tariff refunds as profits surge 100%

E.l.f. Beauty received $50 million in tariff refunds during its fiscal first quarter, leading profits to nearly double.

Snowline Gold Announces C$150 Million Bought Deal Financing

Not for distribution to U.S. news wire services or dissemination in the United States. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SNOWLINE GOLD CORP. (TSX: SGD) (OTCQB: SNWGF) (the “Company” or “Snowline”) has announced today that it has entered into an agreement with a syndicate of underwriters led by BMO Capital Markets, under

ATN International, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results; Announces Increased Repurchase Authorization; and Reaffirms 2026 Outlook

Delivers year-over-year revenue growth of 2% and Adjusted EBITDA1 growth of 9% Receives $268 million in cash at the initial closing of the US Tower Portfolio Sale4 Increases share repurchase authorization to $30 million BEVERLY, Mass., Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ATN International, Inc. (“ATN,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our”) (Nasdaq: ATNI), a

Novanta Announces Financial Results for the Second Quarter 2026

Second Quarter 2026 GAAP Revenue increased 10% to $266 million Second Quarter 2026 GAAP Net Income was $13 million, and Adjusted EBITDA increased 16% to $61 million Second Quarter 2026 GAAP Diluted EPS was $0.30, and Adjusted Diluted EPS increased 17% to $0.89 BOSTON — Novanta Inc. (Nasdaq: NOVT) (“Novanta” or the “Company”), a trusted

Marc Benioff gets a new operating chief, as Salesforce promotes Miguel Milano

Salesforce promoted revenue head and former Oracle executive Miguel Milano to role of operating chief.

Blue Jay Gold Provides Drilling Update at Mt Skukum and Skukum Creek

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blue Jay Gold Corp. (TSXV: JAY) (FSE: JAY) (“Blue Jay” or the “Company”), is pleased to provide an update on its ongoing Phase 1 drilling program at the Steller Gold Project (“Steller” or the “Property”) in southern Yukon, where the Company’s two drill rigs are advancing

OR Royalties Declares Third Quarter 2026 Dividend

MONTRÉAL, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OR Royalties Inc. (“OR Royalties” or the “Company”) (OR: TSX & NYSE) is pleased to announce that the Company’s Board of Directors has approved a third quarter 2026 dividend of US$0.065 per common share. The dividend will be paid on October 15, 2026 to shareholders of record as

OR Royalties Reports 62% Year-Over-Year Increase in Revenues and Cash Flows from Operations in Q2 2026 and Continued Share Repurchases Under the Normal Course Issuer Bid

MONTRÉAL, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OR Royalties Inc. (“OR Royalties” or the “Company“) (OR: TSX & NYSE) today announced its consolidated financial results for the second quarter of 2026. Quarterly revenues grew 62% year-over-year on a 5% increase in gold equivalent ounces earned, due in part to contributions from recently acquired assets. With

Fed Governor Cook says she’s ‘prepared to act’ on rate hike to address inflation

Cook was part of a 9-3 majority that voted last week to keep the central bank’s benchmark borrowing rate in a range between 3.5%-3.75%.

Coeur Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

Record results driven by the first full quarter with New Afton and Rainy River; cash more than doubles since year-end to $1.1 billion; initiated enhanced capital return program; 2026 guidance updated to reflect lower prices and adjustments to New Afton and Rainy River CHICAGO — Coeur Mining, Inc. (“Coeur” or the “Company”) (NYSE, TSX: CDE)

Watts Water Technologies Reports Record Second Quarter 2026 Results

Net sales of $763 million, up 19% on a reported basis and 12% organically Operating margin of 20.2%, down 80 bps; adjusted operating margin of 21.0%, down 60 bps Diluted EPS of $3.53, up 17%; adjusted diluted EPS of $3.66, up 18% Increasing full year 2026 sales and margin outlook Note changes in performance are

Samsara to Announce Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2027 Financial Results on September 3, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO — Samsara Inc. (“Samsara”) (NYSE: IOT), the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform, today announced it will release its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2027, which ended August 1, 2026, after the U.S. market closes on Thursday, September 3, 2026. Samsara will host a live webcast that day at

Ribbon cutting marks official opening of Summerside Community Health Centre

Health PEI officially celebrated the opening of the Summerside Community Health Centre today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by government…

QEH parking lot resurfacing begins on Friday, July 17

Parking in the public lot at Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) will be disrupted in the coming weeks as the lot is resurfaced. Work is expected to last…

Health PEI statement on tragic motor vehicle accident

On behalf of the Board of Directors and everyone at Health PEI, we extend our deepest condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of those…

New Summerside Community Health Centre opening marks milestone for patients, staff, and team-based care

Health PEI is pleased to announce the opening of the new Summerside Community Health Centre, a modern space designed to serve as a central location…

Parking disruption at Prince County Hospital the next two weekends for resurfacing

Visitors, staff, and patients at Prince County Hospital are advised a section of the parking lot will be closed for the next two weekends due to…

Respiratory Illness declared at Souris Hospital

Souris Hospital has declared an outbreak of an unknown respiratory illness. During this time, patients at the hospital are limited to one visitor at…

Health PEI Medicare Services Office temporarily closed to the public beginning June 15

Health PEI advises that the Medicare Services Office at 126 Douses Road in Montague will be closed to the public beginning June 15, 2026, for…

Health PEI begins voluntary race and ethnicity data collection

Health PEI is now collecting voluntary race and ethnicity information through PEI Health Card applications and renewals. This initiative supports a…

Temporary Relocation of Services from Kensington Health Centre

Health PEI advises that due to water damage at the Kensington Health Centre, all appointments will be temporarily relocated to…

Health PEI Welcomes 10 New Nurse Practitioners Graduates

Health PEI is pleased to announce the hiring of 10 newly graduated Nurse Practitioners (NPs), who will begin joining health care teams across the…

Schwartz confirmed as CDC director after bungling confirmation hearing

Schwartz is well-qualified for the role, but crashed and burned in Senate hearing.

Moove raises $250M to become the backbone of the robotaxi industry

Moove is scaling up the autonomous vehicle fleet management side of its business and plans to someday own, not just manage, Waymo robotaxis.

How Lightspeed found their newest hire… via Instagram DM

Lightspeed partners Josh Machiz and Claire Zau stopped by the Equity studio to talk about the strategies behind their growing social media presence and their podcast, Lightwork.

Why Lightspeed is going all-in on creator-led venture capital

Venture firms are turning to creators to build trust with the next generation of founders before a check is ever written. It’s a trend that’s been building with a16z’s acquisition of Erik Torenberg’s Turpentine podcast and OpenAI’s acquisition of TBPN. Lightspeed Venture Partners just made its own notable hire in that vein, bringing on Claire Zau, a seed investor with a major […]

Anthropic’s AI used fake identities, malware in rogue attack on GitHub project

Anthropic and OpenAI models’ unprompted actions forced halt to UK cyber tests.

DHS Wants Protesters’ Signal Group Chats

A lawsuit accuses Homeland Security of violating protesters’ free-speech rights—but the agency is using it to try to get access to the plaintiffs’ encrypted communications.

Klaviyo acquires Elias Torres’ Agency in full-circle reunion for tech founders

The serial entrepreneur joins the e-commerce company as CPO to lead its AI agents.

Reddit signals ominous upcoming “changes” for old.reddit.com

Reddit says the beloved site is used for some “bad behavior.”

Hank Green found the AI problem that YouTube labels can’t catch

“Slop” isn’t the only problem.

The Most Dangerous AI Hacking Techniques Still Have Humans in the Loop

Security researcher James Kettle tried to push the limit of AI’s hacking abilities—and discovered how effective it can be when combined with human expertise.

SpaceX claims Starlink Mobile will be better than AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon

SpaceX won’t build large cell towers but plans small base stations across US.

TikTok Says ‘Moderator Error’ Kept Perez Hilton Livestream Up

The gossip blogger was on TikTok covered in what appeared to be blood and wielding a knifelike object before the platform cut his stream. He’s since been hospitalized.

Port of Virginia adds CSX rail service to Indianapolis

Containers can now move by rail directly into the region, rather than routing through Chicago and trucking south, according to a railroad spokesperson.

Canada-U.S. trade drops almost $2B since early 2024

Total Canada-U.S. trade in goods and services in the first three months of 2026 hit $322.8 billion, which includes $169.6 billion in exports and $153.1 billion in imports.

L.P. Royer Inc. acquires the Baffin brand from Canada Goose Inc.

ROYER® and BAFFIN® will continue to be operated as two separate brands, under the Royer Group umbrella.

Oxford International Digital Institute and NACC announce partnership to support future workforce

The partnership marks the beginning of a wider rollout programme, with OIDI and NACC working together to introduce the approved English language solutions to member colleges across Canada in the coming months.

Cdn. government invests nearly $5M to connect Quebec critical minerals to market

First Phosphate is matching NRCan’s contribution for both projects, catalyzing an additional close to $5 million in private investment.

Auto sales see second consecutive month of gains in July: DesRosiers

The firm estimates 173,000 vehicles were sold in the month, slightly up from 172,000 in July 2025.

Volatus and Kraus Hamdani Aerospace partner on Canadian persistent intelligence capability

The agreement establishes Volatus as Canadian Strategic Partner and creates the framework for introducing the K1000ULE and Aerial Tier Network Extension ++ (ATNE++) into Canada.

Gymshark names new chief supply chain officer

Matt Rogers joined the fitness apparel brand in 2023 and previously held the role of global supply chain director.

Chipotle pulls some jalapeños over Salmonella concerns

The brand removed peppers that its ingredient traceability system identified as potentially contaminated and replaced them with products from alternate suppliers.

EMP Metals completes construction of Project Aurora demonstration plant, advances commissioning

The company says it is pursuing initial commercial modules targeting 1,500 to 3,000 annually, expandable thereafter.

UPS rolls out pickup upgrades for small business shippers

The enhancements give customers more control and information when using options like Smart Pickup, a UPS executive said.

Apple warns memory prices, constraints to keep rising

Supply constraints were driven mainly by a lack of advanced-node capacity for producing Apple’s systems-on-a-chip.