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Liberals are dismissing the privacy concerns surrounding the government’s lawful access bill as “tinfoil hat” and “paranoid” conspiracy theories, even after amending the controversial legislation to address some of those issues. The House of Commons passed Bill C-22 on Thursday before breaking for the summer, a day after approving a motion to fast-track the bill and end debate at the public safety committee, which was then forced to approve it just before midnight without debating dozens of outstanding amendments.The amended bill will now head to the Senate this fall after Parliament returns from its summer break.The legislation would give law…

Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday said it’s “no secret” U.S. President Donald Trump dislikes the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) amid growing concerns about the trade pact’s future, while assuring it will remain in place — at least in the short term. Carney was asked about Trump’s comments Wednesday that he would prefer the continental trade deal be “terminated” rather than extended another 16 years or enter a 10-year period of annual reviews. July 1 marks the day when all three countries will have to enter formal talks on CUSMA’s future.Speaking to reporters in Vancouver, Carney cited comments made in recent…

New research suggests that people with obesity who take GLP-1 drugs appear to scale back on physical activity once they start taking the drug. A study presented on June 14 at ENDO 2026, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, had researchers use data from the National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Research Program, which links participants’ electronic health records with their Fitbit activity data.Researchers then evaluated daily step counts for 753 people with obesity before and after they began taking a GLP-1.The participants’ daily steps decreased from about 5,047 to 4,487 per day, the study said.Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity also…

CALGARY, Alberta, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In 2019, Global Warning entered one of the most polarized debates in modern Canadian history. Some praised it. Others dismissed it. Much of the media ignored it. Seven years later, many of the issues explored in the film (Canada’s economic sovereignty, Indigenous partnerships and energy development) have moved from the margins of public debate to the centre of Canadian politics. Director and Muster Point Productions founder Mathew Embry is now releasing the original film free to every Canadian as a discussion point, a rallying cry, and a reminder that this country still…

Snap’s new smart glasses are probably the most impressive bit of face-computer technology we’ve seen. They’re not VR-headset huge; they don’t have a big charging puck; thanks to Snap’s many years of AR lens development, they’re likely to have a lot of features right out of the box. (Yes, they’re $2,195, but that may just be what all this tech costs right now.) Snap is clearly at the front of this race.And then… you see the pictures. The pictures of Snap CEO Evan Spiegel wearing the new Specs, as the enormous and heavy stems smash down on his ears. The…

TORONTO, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sysco Canada today announced a $50,000 donation to Second Harvest, marking the second consecutive year of support through its Nourishing Neighbours program and reinforcing the company’s commitment to addressing hunger and strengthening communities across Canada. Presented at Second Harvest’s facility in Etobicoke, today’s contribution builds on a 26-year partnership focused on ensuring surplus food reaches those who need it most, helping reduce food waste while supporting communities nationwide. “I’m so proud that over 26 years we’ve donated 1.34 million pounds of food to Second Harvest – that’s just over a million meals for…

New York, NY, USA, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ProflUp is reporting findings from a 13-year operational dataset that documents early-window distribution patterns on Instagram across 2,773,389 completed automated engagement interactions and formalizes those observed delivery patterns under the name Engagement Velocity Framework. The dataset aggregates automated engagement activity that began in 2013 when the platform operated as AutolikesIG.com and has continued through successive evolutions of Instagram’s content distribution architecture. The analysis focuses on how timing and pacing of engagement during an initial evaluation window correlate with subsequent distribution signals for posts. ProflUp’s report draws on measured delivery events,…

TSAWWASSEN, British Columbia, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HTEC today announced the opening of Canada’s first 700 bar commercial heavy-duty clean hydrogen refueling station, located on Tsawwassen First Nation (TFN) industrial lands at the Chevron Commercial Cardlock in Tsawwassen, British Columbia. The opening of the station marks a practical step forward in advancing hydrogen-powered trucking in one of Canada’s most challenging sectors to decarbonize. It will enable an initial deployment of 12 Class 7 and 8 fuel cell electric trucks funded through the B.C. Hydrogen Truck Pilot Project and the B.C. Hydrogen Ports Project. Operating in drayage and regional…

NEW ALBANY, Ohio, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hollister Co., a division of Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF), is launching The Hollister Collection at Target, marking the brand’s first move into the home and décor category. Available for purchase beginning June 28 on hollisterco.com, Target.com, in most Target stores and in select Hollister stores, the first drop of a multi-season partnership includes nearly 60 items across men’s and women’s apparel and bedding. “Shopping for a college dorm room or bedroom is an exciting milestone in our customers’ lives and we’re thrilled to bring Hollister to that experience. As…

ANDOVER, Mass., June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Byrna Technologies Inc. (“Byrna” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BYRN), a personal defense technology company specializing in the development, manufacture, and sale of innovative less-lethal personal security solutions, has issued the following letter from Conn Davis, Chief Executive Officer. The full written text of the letter is included below, while a visual presentation of the letter, including supporting images, graphics and a downloadable PDF, is available on the Company’s investor relations website. Dear Shareholders, Byrna has proven there is strong demand for a practical, less-lethal personal safety solution, and I believe the Company…