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New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt is trying to sell the province as an energy powerhouse at this week’s premiers’ meeting in Charlottetown. While there is broad agreement that more electricity will be needed to grow the economy, experts are divided on the best way to produce it.“New Brunswick is an energy leader because we have diversified sources of energy,” Holt said Wednesday.She says the province’s energy infrastructure should be central to economic growth. That infrastructure includes nuclear, hydroelectric power, and its transmission connections across Atlantic Canada, Quebec and the northeastern United States.Holt adds she’s also open to hyperscale AI data…

Saskatchewan’s largest outdoor farm exhibition is back in full swing, bringing the latest innovations in agricultural technology front and centre just a short drive northwest of Saskatoon. Ag in Motion kicked off for another year Tuesday, transforming over 100 acres of space in Langham, Sask., into a mini village. Over 600 exhibitors are on site, showcasing everything from the latest farming equipment models to new crop varieties.One such innovation is PTx’s OutRun, a device that attaches to tractors, enabling them to operate autonomously.The device helps farmers tow grain carts and turbines across fields, improving efficiency during their short working windows,…

NEW YORK, July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Knot, the leading merchant connectivity platform, has announced its partnership with RBC, Canada’s largest bank, to make RBC cards the default payment method for millions of cardholders wherever they spend. Using Knot’s CardSwitcher, RBC cardholders can set their RBC card as the saved payment method at their favorite merchants directly from the RBC mobile app, without manually entering card details. The partnership marks Knot’s first expansion beyond the United States. Keeping RBC Top of Wallet One of the hardest moments in payments is the first one. When a cardholder gets a new…

APO Secretary-General Dr. Indra Pradana Singawinata (left) presents the Institutional Capability Development Plan for the National Productivity Centre of Cambodia to H.E. Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation of Cambodia, in Phnom Penh on 22 July 2026. PHNOM PENH, Cambodia, July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Royal Government of Cambodia received the Institutional Capability Development Plan for the National Productivity Centre of Cambodia during an official handover ceremony at the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) in Phnom Penh on 22 July 2026. The report was formally handed over by the Secretary-General of the…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A proposed U.S. tariff package targeting billions of dollars worth of Canadian exports is raising concerns among businesses, with some of the products on the list leaving industry observers puzzled. The measures, threatened by U.S. President Donald Trump, would impose a 50 per cent tariff on hundreds of Canadian product categories valued at roughly $20 billion.While some targets, including alcohol and dairy products, are familiar flashpoints in Canada-U.S. trade disputes, others appear less obvious. Items listed for potential tariffs include wigs, false beards, false eyebrows, horse hair, honey, candles, essential oils, fishing…

Lansing, Mich., July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As parents prepare their students for college, one important conversation is often overlooked: how students can protect themselves from legal trouble when they are away from home. While you want to trust that they will always make the right decision on their own, the reality is that sometimes, good people can make poor choices. Any situation can escalate quickly and one bad decision leading to a criminal charge can carry long-lasting consequences. Consequences that can impact your child’s education, reputation, mental health, even future career stability.  “Especially for first-generation college students, they…

There is an urgent call for changes by the Downtown Revitalization Coalition (DRC) to save businesses in Edmonton’s downtown. The group is calling on city council to implement emergency measures, which comes as over half a dozen downtown restaurants announced closures this summer.Chair Cheryll Watson says it’s really concerning to see businesses shutting down, so the DRC is offering suggestions it says are practical for Edmonton city council to implement.“Construction is necessary, but the way it is currently being managed is placing an unsustainable burden on businesses that are already dealing with public safety concerns, reduced foot traffic and rising…

ISELIN, N.J., July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Provident Bank, a leading New Jersey-based financial institution, has announced it recently awarded $50,000 in grants to 6 non-profit organizations as part of the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (FHLBNY) Small Business Recovery Grant (SBRG) Program. The SBRG Program provides funds to benefit the small businesses of FHLBNY members, including farms and non-profit organizations. Through the SBRG Program, members can provide grants of up to $10,000 to qualifying small businesses that have faced economic challenges due to the rate environment, inflation, supply-chain constraints, and/or rising energy costs. “Our partnership with…

MONACO , July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Crypto news today is shifting toward Ethereum as bullish Ethereum price prediction models examine whether ETH could eventually reach $8,500. The target sits well above current market levels, but supporters point to staking growth, institutional adoption, stablecoin activity and tokenisation as potential long-term catalysts. AlphaPepe is entering the same conversation from an earlier point in the market cycle. Its presale has raised more than $2 million, attracted over 10,300 holders and reached a current price of $0.0218, while the team prepares to reveal its fourth CEX partnership. The latest teaser has increased…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pepeto (PEPETO) has announced its crypto presale is approaching 50,000 holders, a milestone that says more about this project than any marketing line could: tens of thousands of people looked at what is being built here and put real money behind it, straight through one of the coldest markets in years. Belief at that scale does not happen by accident, and it lands in a move that flips the script on what a meme coin can actually be, because Pepeto is building its own tech instead of just riding the…