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By Catherine Morrison The Canadian Press Posted February 8, 2025 10:49 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Small businesses across Canada are still being taxed on their carbon tax rebates, despite a commitment from the former finance minister that they would be tax-free, says the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). The CFIB says it has been informed by the Canada Revenue Agency that the rebate is considered “assistance received by the taxpayer from a government in the taxation year in which the assistance is received” and that it’s subject to income tax. Get…

There’s concern and confusion over neighbourhood renewal projects in Edmonton that’s left some residents frustrated. People living in Edmonton’s Dunluce neighborhood say they’re losing faith in the city, after hearing conversations in a recent city council meeting.On Wednesday, city council discussed project development guidelines, after one city councilor heard reports about issues addressed in other renewal projects.“There’s a need to untangle some of the things that are tangled,” councillor Tim Cartmell said in the meeting.“It’s a little bit of, there’s not enough room to get everything that’s been asked for in some of these streets,” Cartmell said,  referring to what…

Photo Credit: Reliable Security Staffing ATLANTA, Feb. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Reliable Security Staffing, a well-known provider of tailored security solutions, has recently announced a strategic expansion of its services to better serve the needs of clients across Atlanta. Through innovative practices, such as nightly supervisory visits and advanced personnel training, Reliable Security Staffing ensures its security personnel are equipped to handle various situations effectively. This comprehensive approach mends critical gaps in security services, resulting in a safer environment for businesses and communities. “By prioritizing the specific needs of our clients, we are elevating the security landscape in Atlanta,”…

Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland’s pitch to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) to allies is drawing skeptical reactions from those who say her government neglected the sector over the past decade. The former finance minister’s policy statement on jobs and growth, released on Feb. 5, includes a pledge to “seize the opportunity to make Canada an energy superpower, from powering our grids with hydro to exporting liquefied natural gas to our allies.”That line is part of a package of proposals Freeland made to diversify Canada’s exports in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose steep tariffs on those…

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Feb. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — XT.COM is thrilled to announce the listing of 888 (888), a community-driven meme token that embodies the spiritual and symbolic power of the number 8. With its fair launch, strong liquidity backing, and growing meme movement, 888/USDT is now available in the Innovation Zone (MEMES), offering traders and meme enthusiasts the opportunity to participate in one of the most talked-about tokens on the Solana network. What is 888? Launched in November 2024, 888 was designed as a meme-driven cryptocurrency with a fair and fully decentralized token distribution. Unlike many other tokens, 888…

Apple is expected to announce a new iPhone SE as early as next week, and it could mark a major shakeup to the company’s affordable iPhone, adding in Face ID and killing off the classic home button. We have a pretty good idea of what’s coming after months of leaks and rumors, so here’s everything we expect to see next week.There won’t be a home button…The biggest change is that Apple is upending the iPhone SE’s design, after leaving it broadly unchanged since the series’ inception in 2016. The 2022 SE is the last iPhone still using a home button,…

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Feb. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — XT.COM is pleased to announce the listing of MimbleWimbleCoin (MWC), a privacy-focused, scalable Proof-of-Work (PoW) blockchain asset. The MWC/USDT and MWC/BTC trading pairs will be available in the Innovation Zone (Innovative PoW), providing users with access to a digital asset designed for efficiency, security, and long-term monetary sovereignty. About MimbleWimbleCoin (MWC) MWC is a scarce, privacy-enhanced cryptocurrency built on the Mimblewimble protocol, offering superior scalability, fungibility, and security compared to traditional blockchain networks. Every transaction on the MWC base layer incorporates Greg Maxwell’s CoinJoin, Confidential Transactions, and signature aggregation, ensuring enhanced privacy…

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Feb. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — XT.COM is pleased to announce the listing of AKA (She Rises), a cutting-edge AI-powered token at the forefront of artificial consciousness and blockchain innovation. The AKA/USDT trading pair will be available in the Innovation Zone (AI), offering users access to a revolutionary project that is reshaping gaming, commerce, and AI-human interaction. What is AKA (She Rises)? AKA is powered by Akasha, the world’s first patented metacognitive AI framework, designed to push beyond conventional computation and establish a new era of artificial intelligence with strategic reasoning and autonomous evolution. Unlike traditional AI models,…

SINGAPORE, Feb. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the price of Bitcoin falls below the $100,000 mark, many analysts believe it will enter a long period of high volatility. Holding spot positions may not continue to generate profits in the short term. BexBack Exchange is stepping up its efforts to provide traders with irresistible preferential packages. The platform now offers a 100% deposit bonus, a $50 welcome bonus for new users, and a 100x leverage on cryptocurrency trading, creating unparalleled opportunities for investors. What Is 100x Leverage and How Does It Work? Simply put, 100x leverage allows you to open…

I’m standing outside a nondescript corporate office park in Las Vegas next to a box-shaped vehicle with no proper front or back. It’s got a set of sliding doors, no steering wheel, and touchpad controls. It’s bidirectional, meaning it can move in either direction without turning around. And to be completely frank, it looks more like an oversized toaster than an actual car. This is the second-generation Zoox robotaxi, a purpose-built autonomous shuttle that has been testing in and around Las Vegas for the last year and a half. Zoox, a subsidiary of Amazon, has been working on it for…