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SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nearly half of Americans (45%) say they’re less likely to make a major purchase like a home or car due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, according to a new Redfin survey. That share has doubled over the past month, rising from 21% in early October to 45% in early November—as detailed in a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. The biggest jump came among those who say they’re much less likely to make a major purchase, rising from...

EDMONTON, AB--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Canadian Union of Public Employees Alberta Division (CUPE Alberta) has launched a website and advertising campaign asking the province’s conservative government to “axe the tax” on COVID vaccines. CUPE has launched a website at www.axethevaxtax.ca, which allows Albertans to send a letter to Premier Danielle Smith, NDP leader Naheed Nenshi, and their local MLA protesting the $100 fee charged to Albertans getting a COVID vaccination. CUPE is also advertising on...

BURLINGTON, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Anaergia Inc. (TSX: ANRG | OTCQX: ANRGF) will release Q3 2025 results Nov 11 after market close; conference call Nov 12 at 10 a.m. ET....

OTTAWA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BioTalent Canada applauds the Government of Canada’s decision in Budget 2025 to grant a further 3-year extension to the Student Work Placement Program (SWPP). This important step signals that Canada is treating youth employment and skills development as a strategic, long-term investment in our workforce development and economic sovereignty. “Today’s announcement is a very positive one for young Canadians, for employers, and for Canada’s competitiveness,” said R...

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil--(BUSINESS WIRE)--500 Global, one of the world’s most active venture capital firms and The Earthshot Prize, the world’s most prestigious and impactful environmental award, are announcing today a new strategic partnership to accelerate climate innovation in Emerging Markets, as climate finance is more relevant than ever before. 500 Global intends to develop and implement an investment strategy designed to de-risk early-stage investments, unlocking private capital for a pip...

OTTAWA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CUPE, Canada's largest union, says Mark Carney's first federal budget gives corporations a free ride while leaving working Canadians behind with major austerity and cuts to programs and services. "While workers struggle with soaring prices and Donald Trump’s trade war, it's clear from this budget that Mark Carney is fighting for boardrooms and billionaires, not working people," said CUPE National President Mark Hancock. "Life will get harder for millions of working Cana...

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Karman Space & Defense to Participate in November Investor Conferences...

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Make America Fish Again (MAFA) coalition, representing America’s leading sportfishing advocates and coastal business owners, today announced it has sent a formal letter to President Donald J. Trump urging him to issue an Executive Order banning industrial-scale forage fishing in U.S. waters. The letter calls on the President to protect the foundation of America’s ocean ecosystems — small “forage” species such as menhaden, that sustain larger fish, seabirds, and...

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Merlin Labs, Inc., a leading developer of assured, autonomous flight technology for defense customers, today appointed Ryan Carrithers as its new Chief Financial Officer. Carrithers joins Merlin at a pivotal moment as the company prepares to go public in a Business Combination with Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. IV (Nasdaq: BACQ). In this role, he will oversee all of Merlin’s financial operations and strategy, investor relations, M&A or strategic partnerships th...

HALIFAX/KJIPUKTUK, NS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Academic workers at Dalhousie University, represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 3912, voted to ratify a new collective agreement on October 30. CUPE 3912 reached a tentative agreement with Dalhousie University on October 20. “We are proud of what we have achieved for academic workers at Dalhousie University, and for the entire Dalhousie community,” said Lauren McKenzie, President of CUPE 3912. “When workers win at the bargaini...