TikTok Sensation “Hawk Tuah Girl” Signs with Management Firm
Hailey Welch, now known as “The Hawk Tuah Girl,” has signed with management firm The Penthouse. Welch gained viral fame on TikTok for her candid response in a street interview last month. Welch rose to internet fame after appearing in a man-on-the-street interview by Tim & Dee TV. Her candid response to the question “What’s […]
Saskatchewan and Federal Government To Clash In Court Over Carbon Tax Collection
The province of Saskatchewan has taken a legal stand against the federal government by filing an injunction to prevent the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) from collecting millions of dollars in carbon levy money. Saskatchewan Justice Minister Bronwyn Eyre announced the move on Thursday, arguing that the federal revenue service’s actions are unconstitutional. The injunction application, […]
Armenia and US in Talks for New Nuclear Power Plant
Armenia is in “substantive” negotiations with the United States to build a new nuclear power plant, according to Armen Grigoryan, the head of Armenia’s Security Council. The talks are currently focused on establishing a legal framework for the project, with Grigoryan indicating that further progress awaits action from the US side. ‘Without a legal framework, […]
U.S. Streaming Giants Challenge Canadian Digital Services Tax in Court
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX), Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS), and other major U.S. streaming companies are pushing back against a Canadian mandate that would compel them to allocate 5% of their Canadian revenues to support local broadcast news and other domestic content. These companies have approached the Canadian Federal Court of Appeal, asserting that the Canadian Radio-television […]
Sunak Out, Starmer In: Historic Labour Landslide Victory Over Conservatives in United Kingdom
In a seismic shift for British politics, the Labour Party has secured a commanding majority in the House of Commons, marking their return to power after over a decade. Labour, led by Keir Starmer, won over 410 seats, far surpassing the 326 needed for a majority. This victory delivers a significant blow to the Conservative […]
Canada’s Unemployment Rate Rises To 6.4% As Job Market Stalls
Canada’s labor market unexpectedly shed jobs in June, with the unemployment rate climbing to 6.4%, signaling potential economic headwinds for the country. Statistics Canada reported on Friday that the economy lost 1,400 jobs last month, a marginal decline but a stark contrast to the modest gains economists had anticipated, with forecasts calling for gains of […]
RUA Gold Begins Drill Testing High-Grade Targets At Murray Creek
RUA Gold (CSE: RUA) has seen drilling get underway at its Reefton Project within New Zealand’s South Island. The drill program will see a total of 37 targets drill tested across the Reefton Project.
Skeena Resources Wins Appeal Related To Albino Lake Storage Facility Tailings
Skeena Resources (TSX: SKE) has seen a decision made by the Chief Gold Commissioner and the Supreme Court of British Columbia overturned in its favor related to waste rock and tailings situated at the Albino Lake Storage Facility. The decision relates to a 2021 case wherein the Commissioner determined that Richard Mills, an unrelated individual […]
Teck Resources Granted Approval For US$6.9 Billion Sale Of Steelmaking Coal Unit
Teck Resources (TSX: TECK.B) has finally secured regulatory approval for the sale of its steelmaking coal unit. The firm late last night indicated that it has received regulatory approval for the sale of the unit to Glencore plc. The transaction will see Glencore pay US$6.9 billion for Teck’s 77% interest in Elk Valley Resources, the […]
NIO Sees CFO Resign Effective Immediately For Personal Reasons
NIO Inc (NYSE: NIO), a China-based electric car company, this morning announced the resignation of its chief financial officer. Steven Wei Feng, whom has served in the role of CFO since 2019, has reportedly resigned for “personal and family reasons.” His departure is effective immediately. Further details on his departure were not provided. On a […]