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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…
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.
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.
Mental health becomes top reason Canadians use virtual care
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Your Doctors Online says anxiety and depression overtook prescription refills and lab reviews as the leading reasons Canadians sought virtual care from Jan. 1 to June 9, 2026. The shift was driven largely by women ages 18 to 34, underscoring…
Originality.ai finds 37% of Canadian real estate listings likely use AI
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Originality.ai says a new review of 72,047 Realtor.ca listings found that 37% of Canadian real estate listings are likely AI-written, with the highest rates in Calgary, Moncton and Hamilton.
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.
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.
Prepared Canada rolls out June content update with new videos and articles
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Prepared Canada Corp. said it published a June 2026 batch of videos, Shorts and articles focused on emergency preparedness, current events and health topics.
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…
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.
THINKWARE launches holiday dash cam deals in the U.S. and Canada
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THINKWARE is rolling out limited-time Fourth of July and Canada Day discounts on select dash cams across the U.S. and Canada ahead of peak summer travel.
Five 3D scanning providers positioned for quality control in 2026
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Manufacturers are evaluating 3D scanners in 2026 for more than raw accuracy, with traceability, software, and automation now driving buying decisions.
Toronto Toys offers 10% Canada Day discount on online orders
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Toronto Toys is giving Canadian families 10 per cent off entire online orders from June 29 through July 3, 2026, using code CANADA10. The promotion targets summer outdoor play and comes with standard discount restrictions, product-safety guidance…
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…
SmokeKing launches a new online cigarette shopping experience in Canada
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SmokeKing is expanding its Canadian online tobacco retail presence with a digital storefront that lets adult customers browse products, compare prices and place orders from home.
APSentra enters US and Canada with new procurement webinar series
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APSentra is expanding its source-to-pay platform into the United States and Canada while launching a biweekly webinar series called Behind Procurement.
Electrolit lands multiyear Tennis Canada deal
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Electrolit has become the official hydration partner of Tennis Canada and the National Bank Open presented by Rogers in a multiyear deal that starts at the 2026 tournament in Toronto and Montréal. The partnership gives the brand court presence,…
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…
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