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Canadians lead the world in seeing homes as investments, study finds
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A new HomeStars International Homeowner Report 2026 survey of nearly 5,000 homeowners across 10 countries found Canadians are most likely to view their home as a financial investment.
PPI warns about uncertified PEX tubing sold in Canada and the U.S.
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The Plastics Pipe Institute says some crosslinked polyethylene tubing being sold in Canada and the U.S. may not meet mandatory industry standards or third-party certification rules.
Beyer Brown links hotel procurement to reviews and revenue
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Beyer Brown says FF&E and OS&E choices made before a hotel opens can shape guest satisfaction, online reviews and long-term revenue.
Glover U adds first Canada-based coach Johnathan Drisdelle
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Glover U has added Fredericton real estate leader Johnathan Drisdelle to its coaching faculty, marking the organization’s first Canada-based coach.
Study: Nearly Half of U.S. Singles Would Consider Marrying a Canadian for Security
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A new Casino Days Canada survey of 1,000 single U.S. adults found that finances, healthcare, politics and long-term stability are reshaping dating decisions.
Realty AI study says Canadian homebuyers search with more urgency than expected
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Realty AI says a national review of more than 5 million real estate interactions shows Canadian buyers are farther along in the purchase process than many brokerages assume.
AEBC says Canada Disability Benefit increase falls short
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The Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians is criticizing the first annual inflation adjustment to the Canada Disability Benefit, saying the increase to $204.20 a month will not meaningfully reduce disability poverty.
NordSpace opens Ottawa office and names former Transport Canada executive as VP
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NordSpace opened a new Ottawa office on Canada Day and named Elsa Henchiri vice president of policy and government relations as the company works toward sovereign Canadian orbital launch capability by 2028. The move adds a fourth Canadian location…
Onward named CRRA Social Housing Provider of the Year
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Onward has been recognized by the Calgary Residential Rental Association for its affordable housing work in Calgary, as the charitable provider marks its 50th anniversary in 2026. The award highlights the growing importance of long-term ownership…
Crestcom LEADER renews Gold Seal accreditation in Canada
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Crestcom Canada says its LEADER leadership program has again earned Gold Seal credits through the Canadian Construction Association, giving construction professionals another path to recognized professional development in a sector facing…
Caminosoft, Efficient World launch RealCast Canada AI initiative
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Caminosoft Technologies and Efficient World have launched RealCast Canada, a Vancouver-based effort to use satellite data and artificial intelligence to measure the Canadian economy in near real time.
NordSpace opens RF-1 to scale Canadian rocket production
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NordSpace has opened Rocket Factory 1 in Markham, Ontario, as a 60,000-square-foot manufacturing campus for orbital launch vehicles and satellite systems.
Excellence Canada names 46 private-business award winners for 2026
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Excellence Canada has named 46 organizations for its 2026 Canadian Business Excellence Awards for Private Businesses, with winners to be honored Sept. 23 in Toronto.
Laurie M. Clark enters WXN Hall of Fame after fourth Top 100 win
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Laurie M. Clark has been inducted into the WXN Top 100 Hall of Fame after earning her fourth Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100™ award.
Truffle Donut seeks global franchise partners as expansion accelerates
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Japan-born Truffle Donut is opening its franchise pitch to master and area partners worldwide as the doughnut brand expands beyond Japan into Taiwan, Thailand, Canada and Hong Kong. The company says strong early overseas sales and growing consumer…
Wirelink Digital rebrands as Wirelink Media
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Wirelink Digital has renamed itself Wirelink Media as the growth agency expands its global service offering and sharpens its focus on B2B clients.
Perkins dangles fee break to lure Myrtle Beach franchisees
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Perkins Restaurant & Bakery is offering reduced royalty fees to new franchisees who sign in Myrtle Beach through December 2026, pairing the incentive with a city facade grant aimed at downtown and commercial upgrades.
AP Technology to spotlight APSecure at TMANY NYCE 2026
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AP Technology will demo APSecure 5.0 at the TMANY New York Cash Exchange in New York City on Sept. 1-2, with a focus on helping banks automate payment workflows and offer remote official check printing.
NordSpace lands $10 million for Atlantic Spaceport buildout
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NordSpace announced a combined $10 million investment to accelerate construction of the Atlantic Spaceport Complex in St. Lawrence, Newfoundland and Labrador, as Canada pushes to build sovereign launch capability.
Jim Kemp urges industrial knowledge transfer ahead of Manufacturing Day
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Industrial PVF veteran James G. “Jim” Kemp is using Manufacturing Day to spotlight the need to pass practical industry knowledge to new workers.
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