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A Nova Scotia charity focused on making legal information more accessible has launched a new digital library offering resources, guides and videos that have been translated into nine languages. The hope is that it will help newcomers to Canada navigate the legal system.“The Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia worked with HRM to create a suite of legal information resources for newcomers to Canada, and in particular youth and their families, about the criminal justice system,” said Nicole Slaunwhite, a legal information counsellor with the group.The society was formed in 1982 to help people understand their rights and make informed…

When U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new 50 per cent tariff on most Canadian goods, one of the issues he cited as a “retaliatory and discriminatory” measure was the prohibition on the sale of American-made alcohol in many provinces. But how did booze become a battleground in the bigger trade war launched by the U.S. against Canada?On Monday, Trump signed three executive orders, each one using a different justification for the new tariff: the provincial and territorial boycotts on American alcohol products, Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on U.S.-made vehicles and auto parts, and quotas on American dairy imports under Canada’s supply management system.When…

LIRQUÉN, Chile, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DP World has been named “Best Company 2026” for its operations in Lirquén by the Chamber of Production and Commerce (CPC) of Biobío, recognizing the company’s contribution to regional economic growth, trade competitiveness, and community resilience. The award reflects DP World’s role as a strategic logistics partner for Chile’s export economy. Through its multipurpose terminal in Lirquén, the company connects regional producers to global markets, handling forestry products, agricultural cargo, project cargo and containers while supporting the continued growth of Chile’s most important export regions. In 2025, the terminal handled a record 452,900…

HAMILTON, Ontario, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Birnie Plumbing and Drains has been fixing pipes in this region since 1922. Today, the fifth-generation family business is launching something new: a website built to answer questions before you pick up the phone. At the center of the relaunch is the Drain Problem Checker, a free interactive tool for homeowners dealing with slow drains, gurgling pipes, or backups. Answer a few questions about what’s happening in your house, and it walks you through likely causes and whether you’re looking at a quick fix or something that needs a technician today. For…

Country singer Jelly Roll and his ex-wife, Bunnie Xo, have reportedly finalized their divorce and reached a settlement. According to court documents obtained by Us Weekly, People, Rolling Stone and TMZ, the former couple entered a marital dissolution agreement on July 17 and Jelly Roll was “awarded an absolute divorce” on the “grounds of irreconcilable differences.”Global News has not independently viewed the court documents.The 41-year-old singer filed for divorce from Bunnie Xo, whose real name is Alisa DeFord, on May 18, according to court records, viewed by Global News. The divorce settlement shared how Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason…

Twitch is giving parents more control over how their children are using the streaming platform, including the ability to block them from broadcasting entirely. Parental controls are now available that allow guardians to link Twitch accounts with their 13- to 17-year-old children, providing account management features and a weekly email summarizing their teen’s activity, including channels and hours watched.The controls can be used to prevent teens from livestreaming their own content and disabling Whispers, Twitch’s private messaging feature. This includes blocking minors from sending or receiving DMs. Parents can also set flexible daily time limits for Twitch across all their…

New capability lets builders turn any AI-generated frontends into fully operational businesses with Wix-managed hosting, SEO, analytics, and integrated business tools  NEW YORK — Wix.com Ltd. (NASDAQ: WIX) announced that Wix Headless now connects to a wide array of AI coding tools including Claude Code, Claude Design, Codex and Base44, enabling builders access to Wix’s business infrastructure to AI-generated frontends with a single prompt. Originally launched in 2023 as Wix’s open platform, Wix Headless has evolved into an agentic layer that helps turn ideas into fully operational businesses, shrinking a journey that once took months down to just days. There…

Dallas, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bonchon, a global leader in Korean fried chicken, is expanding its lineup of Korean flavors for a limited time with the debut of Bonchon Gold Dust, a savory dry seasoning created to bring a new experience to Bonchon’s signature crispy, hand-battered, double-fried Korean fried chicken. Guests can also add Bonchon Gold Dust to select sides for another way to customize their orders. Alongside the seasoning, Bonchon is introducing Cheese Balls, a crispy, cheesy side that brings another shareable option to the menu. “Guests continue to gravitate toward comforting and bold flavors, and they’re…

The new platform gives carriers, pools, and programs insight into how policyholders maintain the properties they insure, and the tools to engage policyholders before losses occur. Until now, maintenance teams had no reliable way to share their work with their insurance partners. HelixPrevent closes that gap. Key Takeaways The Data Layer Insurers Have Never Had. HelixPrevent gives insurers structured, real-time insights on the operations and maintenance activities of their policyholders, helping underwriting and risk management teams better select and price risk.Policyholder Engagement. HelixPrevent turns that intelligence into action from the top down and the bottom up. Insurers deploy work plan…

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Binaxity Ltd has launched a new offering to serve those looking for gold exposure. With its launch of Gold Investment Line of Credit (I-LOC), it is providing users with a way to build gold exposure at double the buying power. The method that it implements is simple. Users contribute, Binaxity matches it, and funds the combination to buy tokenized gold, Tether Gold (XAUt). In the end, borrowers are only liable to pay interest, which starts at just 6.5%. The platform’s core fundamental that has gained attention is the lack of…