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🏠💵 First Metro Vancouver Acquisition Marks a Major Next Step in Equiton's National Expansion
20-Aug-2025 12:00 PM
The Equiton Residential Income Fund Trust (Apartment Fund) has acquired a 117-unit rental complex in Burnaby, British Columbia's third most-populous city. Renowned worldwide for its natural beauty and attractive real estate fundamentals, Metro Vancouver offers a strategic foothold that enhances the Apartment Fund's geographic diversification, positioning it to maintain its track record of consistent returns and stable cash flow. Mountain Park Residences at 7070 Inlet Drive is situated in the established residential ...
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Read More🤝💼💻 New Survey by Queue-it: Consumers Choose Reliability Over Speed, Even Willing to Wait 53 Minutes Online
20-Aug-2025 08:00 AM
For years, businesses have raced to shave milliseconds off page-load times. But a new global survey reveals a shift in consumer priorities: reliability, not speed, is what drives trust online. According to Queue-it's Age of Online Trust survey of more than 1,000 consumers worldwide, 87% would rather wait briefly for a smooth, reliable website than get instant access to one that's buggy or slow. On average, respondents said they'd wait 53 minutes in an online queue for a fair shot at purchasing a high-demand product. "This ...
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Read More🧑🔎💻 61% of Cybersecurity Professionals Plan AI Adoption as Manufacturing Faces Growing Cyber Risks 💵
19-Aug-2025 04:33 PM
- Global State of Smart Manufacturing Report finds cybersecurity is now the top external concern after economic conditions - Rockwell Automation, Inc., the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today released the cybersecurity findings from its 10th annual "State of Smart Manufacturing Report." Drawing insights from more than 1,500 manufacturing leaders across 17 of the top manufacturing countries, the report reflects how cybersecurity is becoming a central business issue. ...
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Read More🧑🔎💻 Majority of Canadian Workers areOoptimistic About AI but aren't Ready 🖱️👆
19-Aug-2025 10:11 AM
- Less than 10 per cent use workplace AI tools daily, highlighting room for greater adoption, TD survey finds - As AI becomes more embedded in the workplace, employees recognize its potential to boost productivity and support career growth. Yet, despite this optimism, many still feel underprepared to use AI effectively. Insights from a TD Bank Group survey reveals while the majority of Canadian workers see AI as a helpful tool, they lack the training and support needed to use it effectively. According to the 2025 TD AI ...
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Read More🍁👪 Immigrants in Europe and North America earn 18% less than natives on average 🧑🔎💵
18-Aug-2025 12:00 PM
- Three-quarters of the immigrant-native pay gap is due to limited access to high-paying jobs and industries; the remaining quarter is due to unequal pay. - Policies to reduce the gap should focus on improving access to higher-paying jobs for immigrants. - The earnings gap narrows substantially for the children of immigrants, but still persists. - New resesarch from Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, published in Nature, finds that immigrants to Europe and North America earn almost 18% less than native citizens, ...
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Read More🍁🏙️🍬 Sweetening Back-to-School: HARIBO's World of Phantasia Brings Imagination, Candy and a Cause to Toronto 🍭
18-Aug-2025 10:21 AM
- Proceeds from every bag of candy sold during the Phantasia experience at the Eaton Centre support SickKids - This August, HARIBO is bringing a fantastical world of imagination to life at the CF Toronto Eaton Centre with The World of Phantasia, an immersive pop-up experience inspired by HARIBO's newly launched Phantasia candy in Canada – just in time for back-to-school season. More than just a sweet escape, the activation will directly support The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Canada's most research-intensive ...
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Read More👪💵 BMO Survey: Gen Z and Millennials Face Challenges Raising a Family Amid Rising Financial Pressures
17-Aug-2025 02:33 PM
- Top factors influencing decisions on whether to have children include financial stability and finding the right partner. - Nearly nine-in-ten find balancing the emotional and financial demands of parenthood challenging. - The latest BMO Real Financial Progress Index reveals seven-in-ten Gen Z (70%) and Millennials (69%) want to have children but worry doing so would negatively affect their financial security. While 81% of Canadians say being a parent brings joy and fulfillment to their lives, over half (53%) of parents ...
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Read More🇨🇦🍁💵 Modular Units for People Experiencing Homelessness in Québec 🏠💵
16-Aug-2025 04:33 PM
The governments of Canada and Quebec, the City of Québec and Socialim officially opened six transitional housing spaces for people experiencing homelessness or residential instability in the D'Estimauville sector of Québec. This prefabricated modular housing will welcome its first occupants this coming September. The project represents an investment of $1.7 million. The event was attended by the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Member of Parliament for Québec Centre; Lionel Carmant, Quebec Minister Responsible f ... ...
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Read More🔪😱😈 New Data Insights: What's Driving the Decrease in Opioid Toxicity Deaths in Canada?
15-Aug-2025 02:25 PM
- New data reveals a promising 17% decrease in opioid toxicity deaths across Canada in 2024, though concerns remain high due to regional disparities. - Data from June 2025 show a 17 per cent national decrease in apparent opioid toxicity deaths in 2024, compared to 2023. Despite this decrease, deaths remain high across the country, with regional variation and some provinces and territories experiencing increases or renewed increases. The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA), in partnership with the Canadian ...
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Read More🇨🇦🍁💵 Canada Accelerates Transition to Zero-emissions Vehicles 🔌🚗
15-Aug-2025 12:00 PM
- Canada is leading the way on the infrastructure, innovation and partnerships required to transition to electric transportation. - On August 13, 2025 Claude Guay, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced more than $25 million for 33 projects aimed at improving electric vehicle (EV) charging availability, decarbonizing freight transportation and developing innovative technologies for medium- and heavy-duty trucks. This funding from Canada's new government wil ... ...
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Read More🇨🇦🍁💵 Prime Minister Carney Participates in a Virtual Meeting in Support of Ukraine
15-Aug-2025 08:00 AM
Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, participated in a virtual meeting of the Coalition of the Willing on support for Ukraine. The Coalition welcomed the leadership and initiative of President Trump and the United States and discussed ongoing efforts toward securing peace in Ukraine, in the context of upcoming ceasefire negotiations between the United States and Russia taking place in Anchorage, Alaska, on Friday, August 15, 2025. The leaders underscored their unity on shared principles, including that decisions on the ...
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Read More🍁🏙️👔👚 Simons Opens First Urban Toronto Location at Yorkdale Shopping Centre 👗👖
14-Aug-2025 06:47 PM
- 18th store marks a major milestone in Simons' continued national expansion and reaffirms its investment in the GTA and the future of Canadian retail - Simon - Canada's oldest private, family-owned busines - proudly opens its doors today at Yorkdale Shopping Centre, marking the company's first urban Toronto store and its 18th location nationally. The two-storey, 118,000-square-foot space reinforces Simons' nation-wide presence as a premier fashion retailer with a unique offering of thoughtfully curated shopping ...
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Read More🏠💵 CMHC Publishes New Research and Analysis on Canada's Rental Markets
13-Aug-2025 12:00 PM
Today, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) published research analysing three important factors in Canada's rental housing market; rent control, Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), and evictions. The high cost of home ownership in some Canadian cities has made renting the only viable option for many. Recent years have seen low vacancy rates and tenants facing sharp rent increases when they move to different rental units. This shows a substantial and sustained increase in supply over the long term is needed to ...
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Read More2025 🐮🐮 Highland Cows Debut at Toronto Zoo | Adorable Shaggy Brothers Arrive!
13-Aug-2025 04:40 AM
Meet the newest (and furriest) residents of the Toronto Zoo — two adorable Highland Cows with their signature long, shaggy coats and irresistibly sweet faces! These nine-month-old woolly brothers have traveled from the rolling pastures of Scotland’s heritage breed farms to bring a touch of the Highlands to Canada’s largest zoo. Known for their gentle temperament, iconic horns, and fluffy fringes, Highland Cows have become internet stars around the world. Now, Toronto Zoo visitors and members can experience the charm of ...
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Read More2025 🐵🐻 Peace Collective x Toronto Zoo Collection Preview & Wildlife Conservation
08-Aug-2025 08:40 AM
Toronto Zoo is teaming up with Peace Collective to launch an exclusive 2025 collection that’s as heartwarming as it is stylish. 🐵🐻 This special collaboration celebrates the joy, nostalgia, and wonder of visiting one of Canada’s most beloved landmarks — your Toronto Zoo. The Peace Collective x Toronto Zoo Collection is inspired by treasured childhood memories: school trips, summer adventures, and that unforgettable moment when you lock eyes with your favourite animal for the first time. Each piece in this collection is ...
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Read More🎢 2025 AlpenFury Opens at Canada’s Wonderland | Record-Breaking Launch Coaster
19-Jul-2025 08:00 AM
🎢Four Days of Fury: First Impressions of AlpenFury at Canada's Wonderland It’s been just five days since AlpenFury, Canada’s Wonderland’s newest roller coaster, roared to life on July 16, 2025 — and already, it’s rewriting the park’s history. From the moment the gates opened, the park has seen a surge of visitors, despite the blazing mid-summer heat sweeping through Toronto. The promise of something bold, fast, and unforgettable is more than enough to draw in the crowds. As you walk toward the ride, things seem calm — ...
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Read More🇨🇦🍁💵 Canada and Alberta Invest $203 Million for Affordable Housing 🏠
17-Jul-2025 12:00 PM
Solving Canada's housing crisis requires immediate action to bring down costs. To provide Canadians with increased access to affordable and sustainable housing, the governments of Canada and Alberta today announced funding of $203 million to help build over 2,300 affordable housing units across the province. This investment is cost-matched by both governments thanks to the Canada – Alberta Bilateral Agreement under the National Housing Strategy. This funding is delivered through Alberta's Affordable Housing P ... ...
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Read More⚠️💵 Investor Alert: Fraudulent Group Impersonating IG Wealth Management
16-Jul-2025 02:25 PM
- Be an informed investor - Protect yourself against fraudulent schemes - The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) is warning investors about a scam trading group that is impersonating CIRO-regulated firm IG Wealth Management and its employees and promoting fraudulent digital trading services through social media apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook and LinkedIn. Scammers have been operating several fake Facebook pages under various names including "IG Management: Path to FIRE" and "Achieve FIRE with ...
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Read More🇨🇦🍁💵 Government of Canada Announces Support for Over 9,700 Leading Researchers and Projects Nationwide
16-Jul-2025 10:27 AM
- Empowering Canada's brightest minds to solve tomorrow's challenges - Investing in Canadian research is critical to building a strong Canada and driving our success in the 21st century. Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, and the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced over $1.3 billion in funding to support over 9,700 researchers and research projects across Canada. The Government of ... ...
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Read More⚕️💻 Clinicians Reclaim Over 500 Hours Weekly with Heidi Health's AI-Powered Clinical Scribe
15-Jul-2025 04:07 PM
- Users also report lower stress and significant increase in presence with patients - The Cambridge North Dumfries Ontario Health Team (CND OHT) is proud to share early success from its adoption of Heidi, a powerful ambient AI medical scribe that transcribes patient visits and generates detailed care notes. "Using Heidi has elevated my practice as a family physician. Not having to focus on notetaking, I can engage more with my patients – listen to their concerns, ask thoughtful questions, and develop more personalized and ...
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Read More👩💻💵 Quantum Era Risks Put Future-Proof Cybersecurity on Every Investor's Radar
14-Jul-2025 02:35 PM
Equity Insider News Commentary – Computing power is accelerating faster than it ever has since the computer was invented. However, with that, so too has the risk potential towards our digital data. According to the 2025 Data Threat Report, 74% of the companies surveyed in Germany view rapid AI advances as the top security risk associated with GenAI. In the UK, the new 10-year economic plan is set to be shaped by AI, cybersecurity, and quantum computing. In Singapore, ST Engineering recently held its largest Cybersecurity ...
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Read MoreUpcoming Event: 🚴♀️ Pedal for a Purpose: Ride the Track 2025 Opens the Toronto Indy Circuit to Fuel Kids Across the GTA
13-Jul-2025 12:00 PM
- In partnership with Exhibition Place and Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto, The Children's Breakfast Club invites the public to cycle for a cause - The Children's Breakfast Clubs has announced Ride the Track 2025, an exciting opportunity for Toronto families and community members to cycle the iconic Toronto Indy track while raising funds to fight childhood food insecurity. In partnership with Exhibition Place, Canada's premier destination for events and entertainment, and Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto, Ride the ...
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Read More🛒💵 Walmart Canada sparks opportunities for homegrown businesses at inaugural Canada Growth Summit
13-Jul-2025 10:22 AM
- Walmart Canada Growth Summit attracted entrepreneurs and businesses from coast-to-coast with more than 50 "golden tickets" awarded to Canadian businesses - This week, 120 local Canadian entrepreneurs and businesses from across the country flocked to Walmart Canada's head office for the chance to pitch their products directly to the retailer at the inaugural Walmart Canada Growth Summit. Entrepreneurs and business owners from nearly every province showcased a diverse range of products, reflecting the creativity and ...
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Read More🛩️🧳 The Great Canadian Getaway Gap: Most Canadians Want to Explore the Country, But Many Haven't Left Their Province
13-Jul-2025 08:00 AM
- New data from Go RVing Canada shows 2025 domestic travel preferences, with RVing being a likely trip for one-third of Canadians - A new survey from Go RVing Canada – a non-profit that represents the RVing industry in Canada – reveals most Canadians have or plan to explore Canada this year, many for the first time. The study found an interesting gap between desire and experience: Almost 8 in 10 Canadians say they're interested in exploring more of Canada, however, nearly half (43%) haven't ever ventured beyond their home ...