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Residents across British Columbia are feeling the impact of the fast-moving wildfires as they threaten communities across the province. Evacuation orders and alerts are in place for areas including Clinton, Boston Bar, and parts of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District.The BC Wildfire Service says about 120 wildfires are burning across the province, while an approaching cold front is expected to bring stronger winds that could make firefighting efforts more difficult over the coming days.In Clinton, about 350 km northeast of Vancouver, residents remain under an evacuation order after the Pear Lake wildfire advanced toward the village on Friday.“It was difficult,” said…
LAUDERHILL, Fla., July 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Urbanica Furniture is helping individuals and businesses create more practical workspaces through 11 ergonomic office bundles built around how people work, move, and use their available space. The Urbanica Furniture bundle collection combines compatible ergonomic chairs with compact standing desks, fixed height office desks, and full standing desks. Customers can begin with a coordinated pairing and select available sizes, finishes, chair options, and accessories based on their workspace needs. “At Urbanica Furniture, we understand that there is no single office setup that works for everyone,” the company said. “Some people need a…
The federal government’s decision to halt Ontario’s plan for a major expansion of Billy Bishop airport will guard Toronto’s waterfront against serious setbacks to its revitalization, advocates say. The project would involve increased pollution and “massive destruction” of the Toronto Islands after billions of dollars invested in waterfront rehabilitation over the past couple of decades, said Tim Gray, executive director of Environmental Defence.He pointed to the nearly kilometre of lakefill needed to build a runway and taxiways as well as the “gridlock” and aircraft and car emissions the additional plane traffic would cause on shore.“The federal government listened to the…
TORONTO, July 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CanadianSME, a national platform supporting entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized businesses, has partnered with Enabled Talent, a Canadian accessibility and inclusive workforce technology company, to launch Enable Accessibility Canada Inc. The new national initiative will advance accessibility, champion disability inclusion and celebrate the achievements of Canadians with disabilities. Through storytelling, thought leadership and national recognition, it will amplify lived experiences, recognize organizations driving meaningful change and inspire institutions across Canada to create a more accessible and equitable future. Enable Accessibility Canada will launch with three flagship initiatives: the Enable Accessibility Podcast, Enable Accessibility Magazine and…
When it comes to fighting wildfires, few resources are as precious as water, leaving residents of a small B.C. community wondering who vandalized their water system. When the evacuated B.C. community of Boston Bar was ordered out Thursday due to the Brunswick Complex wildfire, officials shut the water off to protect critical infrastructure and prioritize firefighting efforts.That night, someone turned the water back on, according to the Fraser Valley Regional District.“Unfortunately, when they did so, they did it incorrectly and they caused some damage to the infrastructure,” said district chair Patricia Ross.The district said crews had shut off the water system…
Canadian manufacturers are already losing U.S. orders as businesses brace for President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats, even as the Gordie Howe International Bridge prepares to open Monday. William Pellerin, an international trade lawyer, told Global News on Saturday that some Canadian companies report already feeling the effects of Trump’s proposed 50 per cent tariff before takes effect Aug. 19.“We’re already speaking with a large number of clients who, because of this tariff threat of 50 per cent that would come into force next month, are already losing massive orders to their U.S. customers,” Pellerin said.Trump threatened the tariffs on…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 25, 2026 3:32 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she does not plan to retaliate against U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat of a 50 per cent tariff on Canadian goods with an alcohol ban. She told her call-in radio show a ban is an extraordinary measure, and she is leaving it up to retailers and consumers to decide how to stock their shelves and whether to drink American products with the looming tariffs. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered…
Google’s Vice President of Devices and Services, Shakil Barkat, all but confirmed in an interview with 9to5 Google that its next Pixel phone would cost more than the Pixel 10. Considering the ongoing RAM supply issues due to the explosion of AI data centers, the rumored price hike is not a complete surprise. Companies from Apple to Nintendo, Microsoft to Roku, have all raised their prices in response to the soaring cost of memory.Barkat said that Google had “shielded our consumers from supply fluctuations for as long as possible,” but that the “economics have fundamentally shifted and we’re not immune…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Calgary police are closing a parking lot and pathway entrance at Nose Hill Park this weekend as the search continues for missing 11-year-old Parker. Police said in a news release Saturday that the west parking lot and pathway entrance off Shaganappi Trail N.W. will be closed throughout the weekend to allow search teams to work safely and efficiently in the area.They stressed the closure does not mean Parker has been found or that investigators have information placing him in Nose Hill Park.Residents are being asked to use other entrances and avoid areas…
NEW YORK, July 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Indian design-led watch house Rotoris marked a significant international milestone with the exclusive New York premiere of The Rotoris Room, the brand’s first original film, at Soho House, New York, ahead of its worldwide release on July 30, 2026. More than a brand film, The Rotoris Room is an hour-long conversation that brings together five accomplished men from diverse fields to explore ambition, discipline, identity, and the continuous pursuit of becoming a better version of oneself. Founded in April 2025, Rotoris has rapidly emerged as one of India’s new-generation watch houses, creating thoughtfully…