Verisk has partnered with Anthropic to integrate its authoritative insurance analytics into the Claude AI model using Model Context Protocol connectors. The move aims to streamline underwriting and claims workflows through natural-language, governed AI interactions.
Amazon has launched a flash sale on the Coioc smartwatch, reducing the price by 78% through May 11. The device offers extensive fitness tracking and long battery life.
Visa has launched its 'Agentic Ready' program in Canada, providing financial institutions with the infrastructure to securely manage AI-initiated transactions. This move aligns with a broader global strategy to standardize, secure, and tokenize autonomous payments.
Japanese brand The Matcha Tokyo will open its first Canadian location on May 16 in Toronto's Ossington neighborhood. The 1,200-square-foot café will feature organic, stone-ground matcha and a master tea artisan on-site for opening day.
Ontario’s Bayridge Counselling Centres and B.C.’s No Fear Counselling have merged to form Ch’íyáqtel Wellness, Canada’s largest First Nation-owned mental health network. The partnership aims to blend traditional Indigenous wisdom with modern clinical excellence on a national scale.
Days Inns – Canada has earned the Franchisees’ Choice Designation for the sixth straight year. The award recognizes the company's commitment to leadership, training, and long-term brand support for its 105+ Canadian properties.
Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe is shifting investment focus to the U.S., citing regulatory instability in Europe and the U.K. The firm has opened a multi-billion dollar venture with Shell in the Gulf of Mexico.
Next's €37 eight-pack of ribbed t-shirts has become a viral retail phenomenon in Ireland, offering an affordable alternative to standard mid-market basics. While shoppers praise the comfort and value, the trend has ignited broader discussions on high-volume consumer fashion.
GTA home sales rose 7% in April 2026, even as new listings dropped by 9.3%. The market shows signs of tightening, though prices remain lower than last year.
A broker’s recent client rejection reveals how inconsistencies in lender criteria can jeopardize 'gifted deposits,' even for financially stable first-time buyers.
Financial expert Martin Lewis is warning the public that a Lasting Power of Attorney is a vital document that everyone should hold to protect their finances and health, regardless of age.
SES will provide high-capacity O3b mPOWER satellite connectivity for seven new Petrobras FPSOs entering service between 2026 and 2030. The partnership aims to bolster the digital efficiency of Brazil’s offshore deepwater oil and gas operations.
