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Published on Aug 19, 2026

The $10-a-day divide: Child care fees in Canada in 2026

Summary Five years into the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) program, this report analyzes the shifting landscape of licensed child care fees across 35 major Canadian cities, comparing 2026 data against the 2019 pre-program baseline. …

Source: Canadian Centre For Policy Alternatives - Left-wing
Published on Aug 18, 2026

Should Alberta take more control of immigration? This hyper-local rural program has some lessons

Before the City of Brooks stepped in to help, Ebenezer Asare’s pharmacy had lost three pharmacists in six months. They moved to Calgary and other big cities, lured by the pharmacist jobs that multiplied during the COVID-19 pandemic. Asare had to pay …

Source: CBC/Radio-Canada - Public Broadcaster
Published on Aug 18, 2026

The Government of Canada provides an update regarding the 2026 wildfire season - August update

Breadcrumb Trail Links PR Newswire Article content OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 18, 2026 /CNW/ — Today, the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development …

Source: The Kingston Whig-Standard - Neutral
Published on Aug 18, 2026

TELUS unveils new TELUS Wise Digital Content Safety Seal to help parents identify trusted children's programming

Breadcrumb Trail Links PR Newswire TELUS Wise Digital Content Safety Seal CNW The new standard combines the expertise of TELUS Wise, TELUS STORYHIVE and TELUS Digital to recognize programming that meets rigorous safety standards with the TELUS Wise Digital …

Source: Daily Herald Tribune - Neutral
Published on Aug 18, 2026

Health Canada is changing regulations. Experts hope this could mean good news for reproductive healthcare

New strides in reproductive healthcare, like male contraceptives and endometriosis diagnostic tools, may not be far away for Canadians — especially in light of regulatory changes announced by Health Canada last month. Two rapid diagnostic tests for …

Source: PressProgress - Left-wing
Published on Aug 19, 2026

Straight From DeHart – August 19, 2026

Mabui Japanese Kitchen has opened at 3009 Pandosy Street, next to ZABB. Owned and operated by partners Mitsuru Kiyan, Hide Takahaski, Sum Chowchong, and Victor Nishi, you might recognize the name from a former Mabui. Mitsuru Kiyan and Hide Takahaski …

Source: AM 1150 - Pending
Published on Aug 17, 2026

Where do Canada-U.S. trade negotiations stand? Here's a sector-by-sector breakdown

Canada is continuing to negotiate a trade deal with the United States that will allow it to both avoid U.S. President Donald Trump's crippling tariff threat — set to come into effect on Wednesday — and get some additional relief on existing tariffs in …

Source: CBC/Radio-Canada - Public Broadcaster
Published on Aug 14, 2026

Canada helped build modern AI. Data centres could power its next advantage

Canada’s place in the history of artificial intelligence runs deeper than the country’s recent investment announcements. Long before ChatGPT made AI a household subject, Geoffrey Hinton at the University of Toronto, Yoshua Bengio at the Université de …

Source: The Hub - Center-right
Published on Aug 14, 2026

Airdrie toddler set for Italy procedure amid Alberta funding appeal

An Airdrie toddler was scheduled to undergo another procedure in Italy Friday following major surgery, while her family appeals the denial of an application for Alberta out-of-country health funding and pushes for changes to the provincial program. …

Source: Discover Airdrie - Pending
Published on Aug 14, 2026

Canmore, Banff seek stops as Alberta passenger rail plan gains steam

Canmore and Banff have expressed interest in being part of Alberta’s passenger rail network as the Calgary-Banff corridor moves into the next stage of planning. CANMORE – The Bow Valley’s rapid growth has become a regular topic of conversation among …

Source: Rocky Mountain Outlook - Pending
Published on Aug 14, 2026

Inquiry into Alberta teen's overdose death calls for urgent introduction of involuntary care

The overdose of a 15-year-old boy in Edmonton underscores the urgent need to bring involuntary addiction care into force for Alberta’s youth, says the judge who led a fatality inquiry into his death. The teen — identified in the report as Joe or J.N. — …

Source: CBC/Radio-Canada - Public Broadcaster
Published on Aug 19, 2026

Province officially recognizes arboriculture as a trade

Arboriculture has officially been recognized as a trade in Manitoba, which industry experts say will help address the increased demand for tree experts across the province. On July 20 the approval was granted by the province, making Manitoba the fifth …

Source: Winnipeg Free Press - Neutral
Published on Aug 14, 2026

Former Alaska Gov. Bill Walker wants to boost development, stabilize finances and pay a dividend

Seventeen candidates are running to be Alaska’s next governor. Alaskans are already heading to the polls for early voting in the Aug. 18 nonpartisan, pick-one primary, which will narrow the field to four. It can be tough to pick a favorite in a crowded …

Source: Alaska Public Media - Public Broadcaster
Published on Aug 13, 2026

KUFPEC eyes new Alberta exploration opportunities

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 13: The Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company (KUFPEC) is currently evaluating development opportunities in the Canadian province of Alberta in preparation for acquiring new exploration and production rights, say reliable sources. …

Source: Arab Times - Center-left
Published on Aug 18, 2026

Colorado Minimum Wage will Increase to $15.71/hour in 2027

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Source: The Prowers Journal - Colorado - Pending
Published on Aug 12, 2026

Alberta’s preschools struggling because of funding gap, advocates say

Play Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Advocates say families in …

Source: CBC/Radio-Canada - Public Broadcaster
Published on Aug 18, 2026

Pork Industry Announces New Hires and Promotions

Here’s a look at recent hires and promotions in the pork industry. Crystal Levesque named inaugural Rick Wahlstrom Endowed Chair in Swine Production Crystal Levesque, professor of monogastric nutrition at South Dakota State University, has been named the …

Source: Farm Journal's Pork - Kansas - Neutral
Published on Aug 17, 2026

Zonta Club of Prowers County holding pecan sale fundraiser

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Source: The Prowers Journal - Colorado - Pending
Published on Aug 10, 2026

Alberta's early childhood educators propose new wage grid tied to education, experience

Three years after first proposing a wage scale for Alberta's early childhood educators (ECEs), the non-profit, member-based organization advocating for the 30,000 educators who staff child-care centres is proposing another wage scale in hopes of …

Source: CBC/Radio-Canada - Public Broadcaster

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 16:24 GMT

World Humanitarian Day ICN launches #NursesforPeace bulletin & calls for urgent end to attacks on health professionals

To mark World Humanitarian Day, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) renews call for the protection of healthworkers in grave humanitarian crises GENèVE, GE, SWITZERLAND, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- World Humanitarian Day: ICN …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 18:59 GMT

Energy Conference Network Announces Two New Conferences on Africa's Digital and Energy Infrastructure

Inaugural events in Brazzaville and Lagos gather operators, regulators, and technology providers building Central and West Africa's digital infrastructure. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Energy Conference …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 10:01 GMT

Wawira Njiru named recipient of the German Africa Prize 2026

Njiru recognised for transforming school feeding into economic infrastructure, creating jobs, strengthening local food systems and feeding 660,000 children. BERLIN, GERMANY, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kenyan social innovator and …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 22:40 GMT

Advancing Life Foundation Marks World Humanitarian Day With $4 Million in Global Humanitarian Impact

Foundation shines a spotlight on the way small acts of kindness can lead to extraordinary outcomes PLEASANT GROVE, UT, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- More than $4 million in humanitarian support. 26 countries. More than 2.5 …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 16:49 GMT

World Humanitarian Day: Conflict, funding cuts and violence threaten health professionals worldwide

GENèVE, GE, SWITZERLAND, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On World Humanitarian Day, the World Health Professions Alliance (WHPA) stands in solidarity with humanitarian workers around the world and calls for an immediate end to attacks on …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry, Human Rights ...
Published on August 19, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

ETCHED Immersive Gala Celebrates Women-Led Regenerative Agriculture in Africa

Alabaster’s Sept. 12 gala immerses guests in East African culture, elevating women smallholder farmers during the U.N. International Year of the Woman Farmer. COSTA MESA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alabaster …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on August 19, 2026 - 17:21 GMT

Basic Education and Higher Education and Training strengthen education cooperation through High-Level Ministrial ...

The Ministry of Education and Culture of Finland, South Africa's Department of Basic Education (DBE), and the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in education and skills …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 14:16 GMT

World Humanitarian Day

SLOVENIA, August 18 - This year’s World Humanitarian Day is focused on remembering humanitarian workers who have lost their lives and on calling for greater protection of healthcare workers and facilities, in response to the unacceptable number of attacks …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 22:40 GMT

Advancing Life Foundation Marks World Humanitarian Day With $4 Million in Global Humanitarian Impact

Foundation shines a spotlight on the way small acts of kindness can lead to extraordinary outcomes PLEASANT GROVE, UT, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- More than $4 million in humanitarian support. 26 countries. More than 2.5 …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 21:15 GMT

NONPROFIT SHOES THAT FIT LAUNCHES ANNUAL 'BACK TO SCHOOL' CAMPAIGN TO PROVIDE BRAND-NEW SNEAKERS TO STUDENTS NATIONWIDE

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nonprofit Shoes That Fit’s annual “Back to School” campaign is underway, partnering with educators and school staff nationwide to provide new, name-brand athletic shoes to children who …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 20:14 GMT

Nonprofit Launches First Patient Safety Organization Dedicated Exclusively to Correctional Healthcare

Sentinel creates a new avenue for jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers to identify patient-safety trends and learn from data across facilities. FRANKLIN, TN, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sentinel Patient Safety …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 18:19 GMT

UAE mediation efforts help exchange of 206 captives between Russia, Ukraine

The Ministry emphasised that the success of this mediation, the 26th to date, reflects the distinguished relations between the UAE, the Russian Fed. and Ukraine GLASKOW, UNITED KINGDOM, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United Arab Emirates has …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 17:33 GMT

Four Florida Criminal Law Changes Taking Effect October 1

Roussos Law Group explains new felony offenses, stricter enforcement of pretrial release conditions, expanded gang-membership criteria, and other changes. TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Four Florida Criminal Law Changes …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 16:49 GMT

World Humanitarian Day: Conflict, funding cuts and violence threaten health professionals worldwide

GENèVE, GE, SWITZERLAND, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On World Humanitarian Day, the World Health Professions Alliance (WHPA) stands in solidarity with humanitarian workers around the world and calls for an immediate end to attacks on …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry, Human Rights ...
Published on August 19, 2026 - 16:30 GMT

CMS Ruling on Nurse Coach Ability to Charge Medicare Patients

TOPEKA, KS, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation (AHNCC) and the American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA) supports the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 16:24 GMT

World Humanitarian Day ICN launches #NursesforPeace bulletin & calls for urgent end to attacks on health professionals

To mark World Humanitarian Day, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) renews call for the protection of healthworkers in grave humanitarian crises GENèVE, GE, SWITZERLAND, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- World Humanitarian Day: ICN …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 16:02 GMT

LATLC’s 10th Annual Great Tryke Giveaway Provides Adaptive Tricycles to Children with Disabilities

LATLC and OCTLC presented adaptive trykes to children with disabilities and assembled 1,000 toiletry kits for veterans experiencing homelessness. LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Los Angeles Trial Lawyers’ …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

California Employers Face Tighter Deadlines on Workplace Claim Responses

California’s civil rights agency receives about 33,000 complaints a year, and the statutory windows employers work within are narrower than many assume. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California employers …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 14:40 GMT

Brandon Brown, Acclaimed Criminal Defense and Civil Rights Attorney, Expands His Practice to Personal Injury

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Brandon Brown Attorney at Law, a respected Chicago trial lawyer known for his work in criminal defense and civil rights litigation, is expanding his practice to serve more personal injury …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry, Human Rights ...
Published on August 19, 2026 - 13:49 GMT

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi to Join 2026 USCHA as Closing Plenary Speaker

ANAHEIM , CA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NMAC is honored to announce that Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi will serve as the closing plenary speaker at the 2026 United States Conference on HIV/AIDS (USCHA), taking place …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 13:40 GMT

Grand Valley Garage Doors Partners with Kings Ransom Foundation to Help Build a New Home for Marcelo in Honduras

OLATHE, CO, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Grand Valley Garage Doors has partnered with Kings Ransom Foundation through Team Marcelo to support the mission of providing a new home for a 13-year-old boy in Honduras. The partnership …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

ETCHED Immersive Gala Celebrates Women-Led Regenerative Agriculture in Africa

Alabaster’s Sept. 12 gala immerses guests in East African culture, elevating women smallholder farmers during the U.N. International Year of the Woman Farmer. COSTA MESA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alabaster …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 12:29 GMT

Carsten Aust: Vom Gründungsgedanken zur anerkannten Hilfsorganisation auf den Philippinen

Aus einer persönlichen Überzeugung wuchs mit Vision Help eine Organisation, die heute Tausenden Kindern auf den Philippinen ein sicheres Aufwachsen ermöglicht. GEDERN, GERMANY, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Die Vision Help International …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 11:30 GMT

Justice AV Solutions (JAVS) is Ready to Help California Courts with Recording Following Landmark Supreme Court Ruling

JAVS stands ready to help California courts deploy AI-powered electronic recording after the state Supreme Court ruling on the reporter shortage. LOUISVILLE, KY, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- JAVS offers California's …

Distribution channels: Electronics Industry, Human Rights ...
Published on August 19, 2026 - 05:51 GMT

AI Experts Debate Whether Artificial Intelligence Becomes Civilization’s Destroyer or Its Savior

Final webinar of the eight-part AI Webinar Series on Thursday, August 20 WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The G20 Interfaith Forum (IF20), the world’s leading organization focused on the intersection of faith and …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 04:59 GMT

Life Services Alternatives Hosts 7th Annual Run Home Event Honoring Community Member Sitara Ranganathan

Annual 5K/10K Race and Community Resource Fair Returns to Los Gatos to Expand Housing and Support Services for Adults with I/DD CAMPBELL, CA, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Life Services Alternatives (LSA), a Santa …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 23:30 GMT

GIEC GLOBAL Australia Raises Access-to-Justice Concerns for Small Businesses

GIEC GLOBAL Australia examines whether corporate representation rules create an access-to-justice gap for financially stressed small businesses. MELBOURNE,SYDNEY,ADELAIDE, BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Australia …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 23:16 GMT

ADIFF Presents 10 Films Exploring Global Black History in New Virtual Series

"African Diaspora: History and Cinema" Streams August 28–September 6, 2026 NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF) presents the fourth offering of its …

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