Meta will not sign the EU’s new rules, calling the implementation “over-reach”
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Ripple Reportedly Offered To Buy Stablecoin Issuer Circle
Ripple Labs, the blockchain payments firm behind the XRP cryptocurrency, has made a bold move to acquire Circle Internet Financial, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, for a reported $4 billion to $5 billion, according to a Bloomberg report. The offer, however, was rejected by Circle, which deemed it too low, highlighting the high-stakes race […]The post Ripple Reportedly Offered To Buy Stablecoin Issuer Circle appeared first on ABC Money.
Edmonton police to hold town hall as South Asian community faces new extortion threats
The town hall on Monday, July 28, is taking place at the Southwood Community League in Mill Woods. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the police presentation begins at 7 p.m.
Emergency road closure on Kelowna’s Valley Road after gas line struck
Valley Road is closed between Sexsmith and Union Road after a private contractor struck a gas line Thursday afternoon.According to the City of Kelowna, emergency crews are on scene, and the earliest estimate for the road to reopen is 6 p.m.Motorists are being urged to avoid the area.Driv…
Letters July 16, 2025: ‘Separation won’t happen at the hands of extremists.’
Separation would be well planned It’s pretty much a safe assumption that separating from the Dominion of Canada would be Alberta’s last resort. But, should this province indeed decide to separate and form a brand new nation on the global stage, it will be through a well-thought-out and organized plan to succeed and not orchestrated […]
Police: Pottahawk roundup, theft, assault, romance scam
Brant OPP officers were dispatched to a Colborne Street East location at about 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 11 after receiving a report of a theft in progress. A concerned citizen contacted police advising that individuals were removing items from the property in the County of Brant. Upon arrival, officers located two suspects at the […]
Organizational updates to HSB’s distribution operations
Voir français ci-dessous TORONTO, ON, JULY 15, 2025/insPRESS/ – As we achieve 150 years of leadership as Canada’s premier engineering-driven specialty insurer, HSB Canada is pleased to share a significant milestone in our journey to enhance our core capabilities and streamline our distribution operation model. As part of our ongoing efforts to improve efficiency and […]The post Organizational updates to HSB’s distribution operations appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.
Kelowna teen qualifies for Formula 4 racing school in France
One of the new fleet of faster go-karts at Scandia Golf and Games in Kelowna was taken for a spin this week by an up-and-coming young driver.Later this summer, Nathanial Prior will get behind the wheel of an even faster car, when he jets off to Jacques Villeneuve’s FEED Racing School in France. …
National Defence considering purchase of fighter drones that could fly with F-35
Government documents suggest purchasing a fleet of aerial combat drones that could fly alongside fighter jets could cost as much as $16 billion and would require hundreds of staff.
Online rink rentals still not ready in North Bay, despite plan to be ready in June
City says it has selected a contractor to implement the project but agreement not finalized.