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Fintech Pioneer Fuses Blockchain and Dedicated Content Delivery Network to Replace Broken 48-Hour Legacy Banking Rails with Instant, Ultra-Low-Fee Transactions DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Aug. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TaqFlow, a next-generation cross-border payment platform engineered specifically for Central Asian corridors, announced its official emergence from stealth mode and the public launch of pre-orders for its high-speed financial network. The platform solves the region’s most critical commercial pain points: slow settlement times, high transaction fees, and crippling currency volatility. Unlike traditional financial institutions, the team behind TaqFlow is comprised entirely of digital nomads who have spent years traveling, living,…

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 1, 2026 1:27 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A cold front bringing strong winds and thunderstorms, with little to no rain, is expected to sweep over southern B.C. this long weekend, fanning out-of-control wildfires that already threaten several communities. The BC Wildfire Service says the winds will lead to challenging firefighting conditions, and it’s likely new lightning-caused wildfires will start due to the tinder-dry conditions. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you’ll never miss the day’s top stories. A…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size WestJet has begun cancelling flights ahead of a possible strike or lockout affecting flight attendants, saying it is reducing its schedule to avoid widespread disruptions if a work stoppage begins this weekend. The airline has started an “organized take-down” of its network and would begin issuing flight cancellations to customers, WestJet announced in a news release Friday evening.“To ensure the integrity of WestJet’s network, and to minimize the risk of stranding guests and aircraft, the airline has started to issue cancellations and reduce flying,” the airline said. Get daily National news Get…

Knowing exactly what your student needs for the school year ahead is next to impossible. Sure, you’ll probably nail the essentials, but there will likely be a few items you forgot to buy, or didn’t think they’d need to have. We’re pulling our weight during the back-to-school season with a new shopping guide that’s a mix of practical and aspirational products for students to use in and out of the classroom.We’re covering items that make writing easier and more satisfying, alarm clocks that can rattle even the most sleep-deprived students from a deep slumber, bags that are just as great…

Your smartphone photos can look way better. If you’re willing to put in a little extra work, use third party apps and spend a bit of time editing, it’s possible to take photos that — under the right circumstances — can rival dedicated digital cameras.I post a lot of smartphone photos online, and “How do I take better photos on my phone?” is a question I get practically every day. It makes sense. As the saying goes, “The best camera is the one you have on you,” and we practically always have our phones on us these days.Over the last…

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 138, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, happy August, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.)This week, I’ve been reading about microwave sounds and Meta glasses and Alex vs. Alix, testing the Logitech Alto Keys K98M to see if I’m ready for the mechanical keyboard life, digging into the history of the first chatbot, clearing space on my desk for a Bob Ross deskmat, doing a full Ted Lasso rewatch ahead of the new season next week, finally…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size An overdue hiker from Golden, B.C. has been found dead in Waterton Lakes National Park after he did not show up at his intended destination in southern Alberta. Parks Canada said that staff received a report on July 23 that 81-year-old Bob Toothill, who was travelling the Great Divide Trail between Waterton Lakes National Park and Coleman, Alta., was missing.The Great Divide Trail is a rugged, 1,100-kilometer long-distance wilderness route that follows the Continental Divide between Alberta and B.C. and the route Toothill was trekking was about 145 kilometres long.Search and rescue…

A state-of-the-art piece of technology is changing the way kidneys make their way between donors and recipients. The XVIVO Kidney Assist Transport was approved for use by Health Canada at the end of 2025 and University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton was the first centre to utilize the equipment.“What’s unique about this new technology for us is it introduces oxygen into the circulation, which improves the outcomes of our patient’s kidneys after transplant,” said Dr. Max Levine, the surgical director of the U of A Hospital’s kidney transplant program.“This is an evolution in the transplant technology that we’ve been using previously.”…

A northern Saskatchewan First Nation says the cancellation of a planned animal spay and neuter clinic could have consequences for both animal welfare and public safety. The Canine Action Project (CAP) says it was planning to host a temporary veterinary clinic in Sturgeon Lake First Nation, located about a 40-minute drive northwest of Prince Albert, Sask., in mid-August, where it expected to help up to 150 animals.But the charity says its application for a temporary clinic licence was denied by the province’s veterinary medical association, forcing it to cancel the clinic.“We were advised that because they were within 150 km…

A WestJet flight from Saskatoon arrived at Kelowna International Airport Friday morning, but some passengers are wondering whether their return trips could be affected by a looming flight attendants’ strike. “I hope it doesn’t go on for too long,” said WestJet passenger Daniel Davies.About 4,400 WestJet flight attendants are in a legal strike position as of 11:01 p.m. Saturday, raising concerns about possible travel disruptions over the long weekend.Passengers arriving in Kelowna for vacations said they are keeping a close eye on the labour dispute.“I’m concerned that I’m not going to get back home, obviously, but I’m going to re-route…