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New Research Reveals How Asia’s Wealthiest Families Give
5+ day, 14+ min ago (120+ words) “This research comes at a pivotal moment for family philanthropy, especially as private wealth continues to grow,” said Xueling Lee, co-author and partner at Bridgespan. “Our research helps fill a knowledge gap on how the world’s wealthiest families organise their…...
Compassion Flowers launches website with extensive collection of Toronto sympathy flowers and funeral arrangements
1+ week, 4+ day ago (464+ words) TORONTO, Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compassion Flowers, the dedicated funeral and sympathy floral brand of Bloomen, proudly launches its website with an extensive collection of Toronto funeral flowers to meet the varying needs of people across Toronto and the GTA. The…...
‘How much for a Canadian pig?’ Quebec farmers ask
1+ week, 3+ day ago (231+ words) Pork producers in Quebec want the province to establish a price reporting system to enhance ‘transparency.’ For years, pig farmers across Canada have been selling their hogs based on pork prices in the United States. Now, Quebec producers want to…...
Schwartz’s Deli swaps black cherry soda for local alternative as U.S. tariffs bite
1+ week, 5+ day ago (986+ words) Employees pick up smoked meat sandwiches at Schwartz’s deli, in Montreal on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov Smoked meat sandwiches and poutine wait to be served next to a can of Canadian made Fleischer’s black cherry soda, which…...
‘Where Everything Comes Together’: New banners celebrate shared corridor
1+ week, 5+ day ago (277+ words) A fresh visual identity now greets shoppers and visitors along Manning Road, as Tecumseh and Lakeshore unveiled new banners that reflect the energy and diversity of their shared commercial corridor. The branding campaign, centered on the theme “Where Everything Comes…...
‘Economic chemotherapy’: Business groups wary of counter-tariffs, federal aid package
2+ week, 4+ day ago (769+ words) Dan Kelly, President of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) speaks in Toronto on Thursday, September 11 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young Despite Ottawa unveiling an aid package for Canadian businesses affected by the trade war with the United States,…...
Aug. 25: Canadians need to stand strong and other letters to the editor
2+ week, 5+ day ago (865+ words) Readers say it was better to call off trade talks with the U.S. than to accept a bad deal. Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks Saturday in Ottawa about Canada’s response to new U.S. tariffs as Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc…...
Safety deposit boxes can offer peace of mind, but headaches if no one else has access
2+ week, 6+ day ago (716+ words) Most of us haven’t set foot in a bank vault, but many of us still have the instinct: important documents and prized possessions belong somewhere locked away. Yet a safety deposit box only holds real value if our financial lives…...
Home builders’ association notes challenges to development in the region
3+ week, 2+ day ago (686+ words) Layout of the development proposed for Bridge Street West in Woolwich Township. Nobody wants an industrial site in their backyard. That is why proposed land changes north of Bridge Street have local residents concerned about what the owner, CRA Lands…...
Aug. 20: We should subsidize green tech not oil companies and other letters to the editor
3+ week, 3+ day ago (747+ words) Stellantis closing its Brampton plant would open the door for a made-in-Canada EV, a reader says. Lettuce grows in an underground vertical farm in Toronto. Ottawa should be investing in green tech and food sovereignty instead of propping up the…...