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By Jordan Prentice Global News Posted June 17, 2026 11:15 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Calgarians looking to cool off on the Bow and Elbow rivers this summer are being reminded to play it safe. The City of Calgary’s Partners in Aquatic Safety are reminding residents that where there’s water there’s risk, and water incidents, including drownings, can happen very quickly.Calgary Fire officials say each summer, the month of July sees the highest number of water rescues, adding these incidents are often avoidable.According to Calgary police, there are three factors that contribute most…

By Hannah Sangster Global News Posted June 17, 2026 11:36 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Regina’s executive committee voted eight to one Wednesday in favour of forwarding a motion to council that will upgrade Mosaic Stadium ahead of the 2027 Grey Cup. Nearly a decade after its doors opened, Mosaic Stadium needs some upgrades. Using money from the Mosaic Stadium reserve, the plan is to spend around $8 million to replace the field turf and video display boards. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you’ll never miss…

Canada is ready to set aside its reputation for politeness, at least during the World Cup. With a chance to make history at home, after decades of World Cup disappointment, Canada’s players are talking less about manners and more about mentality.“I don’t think it’s always a bad thing to play with arrogance,” midfielder Niko Sigur said. “I think we’re at our best when we play with that swagger.”Canada opened Group B play with a draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina, earning the country’s first World Cup point. On Thursday against Qatar, Canada will be seeking its first victory.“I think if we’re at our…

SAN DIEGO, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — eimmigration by Cerenade, the leading immigration case management software trusted by 17,000 legal professionals, today announced the launch of Heroes Spotlight: Top Paralegals in Immigration Law. The recognition program was unveiled at the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Annual Conference, where nominations officially opened. Nominations are open now through September 25, 2026. Anyone in the immigration law community can submit a nomination, including attorneys, colleagues, firm leaders, clients, and paralegals themselves. Any immigration paralegal is eligible, regardless of firm size, organization type, or career stage. Heroes Spotlight was created to recognize the…

NEW YORK, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GROWNSY, a baby care innovator trusted by more than 3 million households worldwide, today announced its full Amazon Prime Day 2026 strategy under the campaign theme “Baby Grows. Feeding Grows.” This year’s Prime Day, confirmed by Amazon as a June event across 26 countries including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain, represents the earliest and most significant mid-year shopping window in the platform’s history. GROWNSY is treating it as exactly that: not a routine promotion, but a pivotal moment to meet parents where they are. THE MOMENT:…

Melbourne, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fortude has significantly augmented Fortest with AI-powered capabilities, to support all major ERPs including Infor CloudSuite and Microsoft Dynamics 365. This evolution shifts Fortest into a smarter, more autonomous product designed to help global businesses fast-track testing cycles while reducing maintenance overhead. Many global companies are currently utilizing AI-enabled Fortest, and they are already reporting significant improvements in their test cycles, including 90% testing accuracy and a drastic reduction in scripting time from 12 hours to just 15 minutes. The newly introduced AI capabilities include: Automatic test script generation based on real user actions,…

When the Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre reopens its doors, it will now be under the same CUPE 59 operator. The city closed its talks to possibly pass on the management to the YMCA following extensive push back from the union.“At the end of the day, the right decision was made,” says CUPE Saskatchewan President Kent Peterson.“When facilities like Harry Bailey are contracted out or privatized, we know that not only are the number of jobs cut, so it means job losses for people in Saskatoon, we also know the quality of jobs goes down. The level of pay goes down.”Job…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pepeto just completed a major upgrade on its exchange in a week where every Ethereum price prediction moved higher, pushing the zero-cost trading engine closer to launch. The presale crossed $10.28 million, and the biggest entries came in while sentiment sat at its lowest point this year, exactly when smaller buyers step back and serious money steps forward. Three live products run, 170% staking APY locks holders in, and the Binance listing is expected before the market catches up. Pepeto is built on Ethereum, and where this blockchain heads next…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Technical Safety BC says “electrical non-compliances” have been found at Cultus Lake Waterpark in Cultus Lake, B.C., where 12 children were left with electrical burns on Monday. In a statement, the organization, which oversees waterparks in the province, said that in order for the park to reopen, it will need to conduct further investigation, and the park owner will need to correct all hazards.As a result, the waterpark remains closed with no timeline for reopening.“We understand that the closure of a popular summer attraction is disappointing for visitors and families looking forward…

SINGAPORE, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — China’s largest international entrepreneurship platform is setting its sights on Singapore, positioning the city-state as its gateway to Southeast Asia. HICOOL 2026 Global Startup Competition wrapped up its Singapore leg on June 4-5 at NUS, drawing nearly 40 teams from China, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Japan, South Korea, India, France, Switzerland, Germany, and beyond. HICOOL has run its Singapore leg for two consecutive years, enabling Singapore’s innovation ecosystem and China’s industrial landscape to empower each other — creating a genuine two-way flow of technology and markets. The Singapore leg is a critical component of…