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Canadians claimed more than $122 million in federal subsidies for new electric vehicles since Ottawa reintroduced its rebate program in February, but many car dealers say they’re still waiting to get the funds they are owed. Transport Canada published the database for the new electric vehicles affordability program, known as EVAP, on Tuesday, three months after relaunching the program on Feb. 16.The database shows 24,389 claims were recorded but doesn’t yet have a breakdown of the dollar figure per claim because of a technical glitch.A department spokesperson, responding to inquiries from The Canadian Press, said it will update the data…

TORONTO, May 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) 2026 was kicked off at the Enercare Centre at Exhibition Place, in Toronto. Skills/Compétences Canada (SCC) is livestreaming the event for the fifth time this year. Viewers can watch last night’s Opening Ceremony and May 30th’s Closing Ceremony, as well as highlights of more than 15 competitions. The livestream will also include onsite interviews with partners, alumni, industry celebrities, WorldSkills Team Canada Competitors, members of the National Technical Committee and the National Board of Directors. SCC is releasing daily competition highlight videos to assist media with their…

Border security czar Tom Homan keeps threatening to “flood” New York City with ICE agents. But a new investigation shows that ICE has been quietly ramping up arrests in the New York area already — and disproportionately targeting Latino neighborhoods. The City, a local nonprofit news organization, found 430 street arrests in the metropolitan area between October 2025 and mid-March. Of these, 93 percent involved Latinos, even though they only make up 66 percent of the local undocumented population. More telling: Many of those arrested weren’t the intended targets at all. Agents grabbed them while looking for other people, according…

Denver, May 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A new premier master planned community is coming to southeast Aurora, Colo., as Oakwood Homes breaks ground on Prairie Point, delivering more than 1,600 homes to one of the metro-area’s most active retail corridors and highly regarded school districts. Spanning more than 900 acres along the E‑470 corridor near Parker Road, Prairie Point will be a thoughtfully designed residential destination featuring a mix of housing options, a private championship golf course, parks, trails, open space and lifestyle amenities.Prairie Point builders, elected officials and community partners gathered at the development site on Thursday, May…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, May 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ruvi AI has launched a major ecosystem upgrade featuring 20+ autonomous AI agents given its huge attention in the blockchain industry. The autonomous-AI-agent token niche is drawing fresh institutional capital as the broader AI-token sector crosses roughly $26.6 billion in combined market value, with Chainlink near $9.43 billion and Bittensor near $2.73 billion. The move tracks a steadier macro backdrop, with Bitcoin near $107,000, Ether near $2,632, and the Fed widely expected to hold rates at a 97.5% probability of no cut. As allocators weigh which agent-economy tokens actually capture…

ALBANY, N.Y., May 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The New York State Builders Association (NYSBA) today applauded Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature for enacting transformational reforms to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) as part of the 2026-2027 State Budget, signed into law today by the Governor. The reforms represent one of the most significant changes to New York’s environmental review process in decades and mark a major step forward in streamlining housing production, accelerating economic development, and addressing New York’s ongoing affordability crisis. After months of intensive negotiations and collaboration among stakeholders, the final…

A network of 60 smart devices installed along the five itineraries, equipped with proximity technology, connects with the Italia.it app: users receive push notifications on their smartphones, giving them immediate access to maps and multimedia content. An integral part of the “Antichi Cammini d’Italia” project. An integrated digital infrastructure accompanies travellers along the five historic and religious walking routes at the heart of “Antichi Cammini d’Italia”. Sixty smart signage devices installed along the Via Francigena, the Way of Saint Francis, the Way of Saint Benedict, the Romea Strata and the Via Romea Germanica communicate in real time with the free…

MONTREAL, May 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Following massive international pushback, the Canadian government appears to be backing down on the highly controversial Bill C-22. However, Canadian technology entrepreneur and strategic investor Yanik Guillemette warns that while the reversal is a relief, the mere introduction of the bill has already inflicted deep reputational damage on Canada’s digital economy. Guillemette previously warned that the proposed legislation painted Canada in the same light as countries like China and Vietnam, notorious for their invasive state surveillance. A Forced Retreat by Global Tech Giants “The government’s hesitation isn’t born of a sudden respect for…

U.S. President Donald Trump says the U.S. blockade on the Strait of Hormuz “will now be lifted” after a proposed agreement with Iran has been reached. The agreement described by Trump assumes Iran must meet the terms set by the U.S. This includes Iran allowing for safe passage of all marine traffic through the narrow shipping channel in the Persian Gulf region. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won’t miss a trending story. “Iran must agree that they will never have a Nuclear Weapon or Bomb,” Trump said in…

When the Trump phone was first announced last June, it was proudly promised to be made in America. Trump Mobile quickly walked back that claim, and now promises only that the T1 is “assembled” in the US. Except… it didn’t walk it back everywhere, with one website page still promising that the phone is “American-made,” in likely violation of Federal Trade Commission rules.On the Trump Mobile website’s “Phones” page you can still find the erroneous claim that the T1 is a “Premium American-Made Smartphone for Performance & Privacy,” which I was tipped off to by SEO consultant Sam Penny. It’s…