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ITZ Art pitches custom prints for Canadians’ summer travel photos
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ITZ Art is encouraging Canadians to turn their favorite vacation photos into wall art instead of leaving them on their phones.
Mikala Sposito wins bronze at WorldSkills 2026, making history for U.S. welding
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Mikala Sposito won bronze in welding at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, becoming the first female welding competitor to represent the United States at the event and the first female U.S. welding medalist.
ART SPOT brings Under $100 Art Show to downtown Winnipeg
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ART SPOT will host its inaugural Under $100 Art Show in Winnipeg from Aug. 13-16 at Portage Place Mall, featuring nearly 70 local artists and original work priced under $100. The event is designed to make collecting art more accessible while…
EVEGOPLAYON expands from hard-surface art into a balanced character work pipeline
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EVEGOPLAYON says it has reached an even split across hard-surface, character and environment art in two years as game studios consolidate more work with a single vendor.
LoanOrigination.ca launches Canadian loan platform for community lenders
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LoanOrigination.ca is rolling out a multi-tenant loan management system for Canadian community lenders, including Community Futures groups, Indigenous Financial Institutions and community development lenders.
Steve Barakatt to write 2027 Canada Games anthem
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The 2027 Canada Games Host Society has tapped Canadian composer Steve Barakatt to create COURAGE, the official anthem for the Games in Québec City. The project aims to give the 2027 edition a lasting musical identity as the event returns to the…
Steve Barakatt to compose official anthem for Canada Games 2027
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The 2027 Canada Games Host Society has tapped Canadian composer and pianist Steve Barakatt to create COURAGE, the official anthem for the winter Games in Québec City. The song is meant to reflect the event’s 60th anniversary, feature musicians…
MADELINE’s “You Like” breaks into Apple Music’s global New in Punk Top 5
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Independent Newfoundland singer-songwriter MADELINE has landed her self-released single “You Like” at No. 4 on Apple Music’s global “New in Punk” playlist, with the placement also live in Japan.
Madeleine breaks into Apple Music's top 10 global punk playlist
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Newfoundland pop-punk singer-songwriter MADELINE landed at No. 4 on Apple Music’s global “New in Punk” playlist with her self-released single “You Like,” while also appearing on the U.S. “New in Rock” list.
MonnaieRoyale.com renforce l’achat d’or et d’argent en français au Québec
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MonnaieRoyale.com met de l’avant une offre entièrement en français pour l’achat et le rachat d’or et d’argent physiques au Québec. La maison de Brossard, marchande agréée de la Monnaie royale canadienne depuis 1990, veut devenir un repère de…
Betano study ranks Canada's fiercest sports rivalries
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Betano’s new study says Canadian teams are central to some of North America’s most intense rivalries, led by CF Montréal in MLS and Roughriders-Argonauts in the Canadian League.
Thomas H. Hipps releases revised book for working musicians
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Thomas H. Hipps has released a revised edition of For Those Who Don’t Get Famous, a guide for aspiring musicians who want to build sustainable careers without chasing mainstream fame.
Canadian artist launches commemorative apology plaques initiative
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Nadine Williams has launched Apology Accepted, a bilingual plaque initiative in Toronto that turns historic Papal and Church apologies for slavery into permanent public remembrance.
John Novacek and Laura Frautschi set Fawn Lake chamber concert
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Performing Arts at Fawn Lake will host pianist John Novacek and violinist Laura Frautschi on Saturday, Nov. 21, for a program of chamber music masterworks and holiday favorites.
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.
Dr. Gilbert McInnis book revisits Canada’s Covid-era civil liberties debate
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Dr. Gilbert McInnis has released The Needle and the Damage Done, a nonfiction book on the social, legal and political fallout of Canada’s Covid period.
Systemair buys Temspec to expand North American HVAC reach
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Systemair completed its acquisition of Canadian HVAC maker Temspec on July 23, 2026, adding a specialist in decentralized equipment for schools and multi-storey buildings.
Elite Digital lands on Canada’s best workplaces list for advertising and marketing
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Elite Digital, a Toronto digital marketing agency, was named one of Great Place to Work Canada’s 2026 Best Workplaces in Advertising & Marketing, ranking among just 20 companies nationwide.
Chartmetric and Splice map the rise of hybrid music genres
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Chartmetric and Splice found that hybrid genres are taking a larger share of global listening while traditional top genres shrink.
National Space Society names 2026 Rothblatt competition winners, opens 2027 entries
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The National Space Society announced the winners of its 2026 Martine Rothblatt Space Settlement in Our Lifetime Business Plan Competition and opened applications for the 2027 contest.
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