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By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 2, 2026 3:25 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Dozens of people are protesting tech giant Meta’s plan to build its first Canadian data centre in a county north of Edmonton. Ben Baril is the 20-year-old organizer of the protest in Morinville, a town in Sturgeon County, where the tech giant behind Facebook announced last month it’s building its massive one-gigawatt data centre.Baril says the $13-billion-plus facility will strain Alberta’s water supply and energy grid, and contribute to the climate crisis in the future. More on Canada…
The start of a new school year can feel hectic, as parents juggle their kids’ classes, extracurriculars and sports on top of work, appointments, and other responsibilities. It’s easy for things to slip through the cracks, but Skylight’s shared smart calendars can help keep everyone on track, and from August 2nd through August 9th they’re up to $90 off.The sale includes the 10-inch Skylight Calendar for $119.99 ($50 off), the 15-inch Skylight Calendar 2 for $259.99 ($20 off), and the 27-inch Skylight Calendar Max for $479.99 ($90 off). The 10-inch model takes up the least amount of space, though the…
MENLO PARK, Calif., Aug. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AccuKnox, a leading Zero Trust Security platform, today announced that SabPaisa, an RBI-authorised digital payments company, has selected its AI-powered cloud security platform to ensure robust security of its payments platform. SabPaisa joins a growing roster of financial services leaders using AccuKnox to meet stringent compliance requirements while defending against current and emerging attacks. Reasons SabPaisa Chose to Partner with AccuKnox The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regulates SabPaisa. SabPaisa had a strategic goal of hardening its security platform to ensure robust security and be in compliance with RBI’s stringent regulations.…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Canada-wide recall has been issued for some Hershey’s Creamy Milk Chocolate Kisses products due to the possible presence of almonds. Hershey Canada triggered the recall after it said there was one reported reaction associated with consuming the product.“The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace because they may contain almonds which are not declared on the label,” the Canadian Food Inspection Agency said in its recall notice.The company recalled two package sizes, 104 grams and 200 grams, of the candies. Both products have a best before date of June 1, 2027.…
512GB Xbox Series S was €349.99 / £299.99, now €499.99 / £429.991TB Xbox Series S was €399.99 / £349.99, now €599.99 / £519.991TB Xbox Series X Digital was €549.99 / £449.99, now €749.99 / £619.991TB Xbox Series X Disc was €599.99 / £499.99, now €799.99 / £669.99
By David Baxter The Canadian Press Posted August 2, 2026 10:29 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Todd Lewis, a Saskatchewan senator, farmer and agricultural sector advocate has died at the age of 65. Raymond Gagne, the speaker of the Senate, announced Lewis’s death Saturday afternoon and calls him a “steadfast champion of Saskatchewan’s agricultural sector.” Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won’t miss a trending story. Lewis was appointed to the Senate by former prime minister Justin Trudeau on Feb. 7, 2025.Prime…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 2, 2026 10:49 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size British Columbia’s wildfires continue to threaten more and more communities, with almost 30 new wildfires added to the nearly 100 existing blazes over the last 24 hours. Even if a wildfire is not threatening your community, the BC Wildfire Service is recommending that British Columbians be prepared if you need to leave quickly. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won’t miss a trending story. The agency says…
The HP HyperX Omen 15, which I first saw at CES, replaces the HP Victus 15, a longtime bestselling budget gaming laptop. The Victus cost just $800, or less when on sale, and was a good entry point to decent laptop gaming.The Omen 15 has nice little upgrades over the Victus. Its RTX 5050 Laptop GPU can play 2026’s latest games, albeit on low-ish settings. But it’s also got a brighter 16:10 aspect ratio display with higher refresh rate, and a 1080p webcam to make it a little better for non-gaming stuff.I’d call it a working-class gaming laptop, but thanks…
A strike by WestJet flight attendants is underway after last-minute negotiations failed to lead to a new collective agreement. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) local 8125, which represents about 4,400 WestJet flight attendants, confirmed its members were on strike.“We tried until the very last minute to get a fair deal that recognizes the value of the work cabin crews do,” said Alia Hussain, CUPE 8125 President. “WestJet’s offer did not go far enough.”The job action comes after the union issued a strike notice last week, which saw the company issue its own lockout notice which is also in…
Glasgow, Scotland, Aug. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Glasgow, Scotland (2026-08-02) – Julien Frascadore (Beauport, QC), who captured Commonwealth Games gold in judo (-66 kg) and exemplified Team Canada’s Mighty, Together spirit throughout Glasgow 2026, has been named Team Canada’s Closing Ceremony Flag Bearer. Julien Frascadore entered the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games as one of Canada’s top judokas and delivered a gold medal performance on the tatami. Throughout the Games, Frascadore demonstrated not only competitive excellence but also the sportsmanship, humility and leadership that have become hallmarks of Team Canada’s judo program.Julien Frascadore (Beauport, Que.) is a 2026 Commonwealth Games…