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SIB expands its presence in Ontario with the acquisitions of Marathon Insurance Group, Ron Johnston Insurance, Buckler Insurance Service, and K.O. Bartholomew & Son Insurance Brokers
Canadian Underwriter
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July 2, 2025
ANCASTER, ON, JULY 2, 2025/insPRESS/ – SIB Corp. is pleased to announce the acquisition of four long-standing Ontario brokerages: SSY Marathon Insurance Brokers Inc., K.O. Bartholomew & Son Inc., Ron Johnston Insurance Ltd., and Buckler Insurance...
Canadian entrepreneur Mario Lapointe completes takeover of Dumbarton
STV News
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June 24, 2025
Canadian businessman Mario Lapointe has completed his takeover of Dumbarton. The Sons were relegated to the fourth tier of Scottish football last season after a campaign in which they were placed in administration following years of financial...
Avazona Ltd.'s 'Founders in Focus' Hits #1 Best-Seller on Amazon, Celebrating 14 Elite Entrepreneurs Who Built It Their Way
The Kingston Whig-Standard
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July 2, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links Newsfile Article content Summary: “Founders in Focus: Stories from 14 Entrepreneurs Who Built It Their Way,” the debut anthology by Avazona Ltd., has officially hit #1 on Amazon in multiple categories. The book captures the...
How one region in Alberta is adapting innovation to fit the landscape
Digital Journal
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July 2, 2025
Jennifer Warren, manager of the Wood Buffalo Regional Innovation Network, spoke with Digital Journal at Inventures 2025 in Calgary. - Photo by Jennifer Friesen, Digital Journal Most communities have a central visitor centre. Wood Buffalo has one...
G Adventures celebrates Canada with its biggest Canadian product launch ever
Travel Weekly
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July 2, 2025
G Adventures is celebrating Canada as a leading adventure destination with the launch of nine new adventures across six provinces. This launch, which highlights the best landscapes, wildlife, culture, and community experiences, marks the...
How entrepreneurs are using scenario planning to tame volatility
The Globe and Mail
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July 2, 2025
Open this photo in gallery:Scenario planning has become critical to Geez Louise founders Carmen Douville (left) and Lauren Jones.SUPPLIED Toronto-based beverage company Geez Louise has attracted devoted fans of its prebiotic sparkling water since...
G Adventures launches largest-ever Canada program in 2026, including Arctic expeditions to Iceland
KARRYON
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July 2, 2025
Covering the brand’s Classic, Active and Marine travel styles, the new trips will take travellers from the Rockies and East Coast fishing villages to the fjords and national parks of Northern Québec. With the recent relaunch of G Adventures’...
While Buy Canadian bump fades for many businesses, it’s going strong among some industries
The Globe and Mail
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July 1, 2025
Open this photo in gallery:Adrienne Butikofer, owner and designer of OkayOK, at her shop in Toronto's west end on Monday. OkayOk reported a 60-per-cent spike in wholesale transactions so far this year, according to Butikofer. (Cole Burston/The...
Niagara MPP highlights economic potential of Ontario wines
Thorold Today
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As American alcohol products disappear from store shelves due to lingering Trump-era tariffs, NDP MPP Wayne Gates is calling on Ontarians to seize the moment and support the province’s wine industry NEWS RELEASE ONTARIO NDP CAUCUS...
Canadian Securities Exchange Welcomes Listing Of Rush Gold Corp.
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN- Newsfile Corp) Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 23, 2025) - The Canadian Securities Exchange ("CSE" or "the Exchange") today welcomed the listing of Rush Gold Corp. ("Rush Gold" or the "Company"). The Vancouver-based Company has...
Don't judge a book by its title, says N.L. Conservative MP about her faith-based memoir Bernice Hillier News -Canada -Nfld. & Labrador |July 2
CBC/Radio-Canada
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The saying goes that "the devil is in the details," but in the case of a book written by newly-elected Conservative member of Parliament Carol Anstey, the devil is nowhere to be found. Before entering politics, Anstey wrote a faith-based memoir...
Not the usual suspects: a new book looks beyond the traditional narratives of Canadian history
Vancouver City News
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July 1, 2025
The traditional textbook version of Canadian history is a familiar narrative for anyone who was educated in our public school system. The creation of modern Canada, from its inception through Confederation in 1867, was the culmination of a...
Toronto Tech Week explores Canada’s real fintech opportunity
Digital Journal
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June 23, 2025
Christian Lassonde is the Founder and Managing Partner at Impression Ventures. - Photo by Sean Pollock “Open banking is a teeny slice of that overall piece. It’s literally 2% of fintech,” said Christian Lassonde, founder and managing partner at...
PuroClean Strengthens Commitment to Veteran Entrepreneurship at Annual International Convention
The Bulletin - Kansas
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July 2, 2025
Veteran-Owned Franchise Owners Honored at PuroVet Forum; Convention Includes Tribute to Frank Torre Sr. and Moving Ceremony Led by Color Guard TAMARAC, Fla., July 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PuroClean, a leading property restoration and remediation...
Patriotism on display during Canada Day celebration in Port Dover
West Elgin Chronicle
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Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Norfolk County received an injection of unbridled patriotism during Canada Day celebrations in Port Dover on Tuesday. Dozens of floats were part of the annual Callithumpian Parade through the streets of Port...
Toronto Metropolitan University to Offer First-Ever Academic Course on Diljit Dosanjh in Fall 2026
South Asian Daily
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June 23, 2025
In a groundbreaking move, Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is set to introduce a university-level course dedicated to Punjabi music sensation Diljit Dosanjh in the Fall 2026 semester. The announcement was made during the Billboard Summit at...
The Power of Coding & Digital Entrepreneurship: A new path from natural resource dependency to virtual wealth for Ghana’s future
Joy FM
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July 1, 2025
1. INTRODUCTION Throughout history, nations have risen and prospered on the wealth hidden beneath the earth or growing from their soil. Coal and iron powered the factories of the Industrial Revolution, while oil and gas shaped the geopolitics of...
Mohamad Fakih fights for Canadians to use their voice: 'If you can silence me, you're taking away being Canadian from me — and that's the greatest honour ever'
Yahoo News
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July 1, 2025
Yahoo News Canada presents “My Canada," a series spotlighting Canadians —born-and-raised to brand new — sharing their views on the Canadian dream, national identity, and the triumphs and tribulations that come with life inside and outside these...
Toronto University to offer course on this Indian actor; not Shah Rukh Khan, Irrfan Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Aishwarya Rai, Rajinikanth, Allu Arjun
DNA India
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June 23, 2025
Toronto Metropolitan University is excited to pioneer a course on Diljit Dosanjh, whose journey embodies the intersection of culture, identity and global music entrepreneurship. His rise illustrates the cultural influence and economic potential of...
‘I hope I make the country proud’: These Canadians turned their rage at Trump’s rhetoric into something positive
Hamilton Spectator
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A wave of boos quickly drowned out the first notes of “The Star-Spangled Banner” in Montreal’s Bell Centre. Moments later, when “O Canada” began, the packed crowd bellowed a deafening roar. It was Canada against the U.S. in a one-off hockey...