Minister Anand concludes trip to Benin and Côte d’Ivoire to strengthen Canada’s partnerships in West Africa

Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today concluded a successful trip to Cotonou, Benin, and Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, which took place from August 4 to 6, 2026. This visit underscored Canada’s commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation, promoting inclusive economic growth and advancing shared priorities in West Africa as part of Canada’s Africa Strategy.

During her visit, Minister Anand engaged with key government officials and business

Fabris McIver & Durvin Releases New Estate Planning Guide for Nanaimo and British Columbia Residents

New estate planning resource provides practical information re: wills, powers of attorney, representation agreements, probate & estate law in British Columbia.

NANAIMO, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, August 7, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Nanaimo law firm Fabris McIver & Durvin has released a comprehensive new Estate Planning Guide for Nanaimo, BC designed to help individuals and families better understand wills, estate planning and succession law in British Columbia.

The newly published guide provides practical

Samsung Officially Launches Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, Flip8, Watch Ultra2 and Watch9

All-new Galaxy Z series opens a new chapter in foldables with three distinct experiences designed for Ultra productivity, immersive discovery and self-expression, joined by new Galaxy Watch devices built for deeper health insights

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Samsung Electronics today announced that the new Galaxy Z series and Galaxy Watch lineup are beginning to roll out worldwide.

Visionet Aligns with Microsoft's FY27 AI-First Vision at SME&C Canada Launchpad

Visionet Canada participated as a Premium Sponsor at Microsoft SME&C Canada's FY27 Launchpad.

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, August 6, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Visionet Canada participated as a Premium Sponsor at Microsoft SME&C Canada's FY27 Launchpad, an invite-only event that brought together

Steve Barakatt to Compose and Produce the Official Anthem of the 2027 Canada Games

Steve Barakatt | Composer of COURAGE

Steve Barakatt

Logo of Canada Games 2027

The internationally acclaimed Canadian composer and pianist will create a powerful musical signature featuring musicians from across the country

QUEBEC CITY, QUEBEC, CANADA, August 6, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 2027 Canada Games Host Society is proud to announce that Canadian composer, pianist, producer and creative director Steve Barakatt, C.Q., will compose and produce COURAGE,

Building Canada strong by investing in cultural infrastructure in Lunenburg

Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, August 6, 2026 — Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the modern and reliable infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and create resilient communities.

The Build Communities Strong Fund is investing $51 billion in a wide range of infrastructure projects across the country that support economic prosperity, housing, sport, culture, education, health, transit, and climate adaptation.

To that end, MP Jessica Fancy and the Honourable Karina Gould announced a federal

Fisheries and Oceans Canada partners with Manitoba Government to complete third aquatic invasive species roadside inspection blitz of the season on Highway 1

Winnipeg, Manitoba - The Government of Canada is taking action to prevent the spread of harmful aquatic invasive species (AIS) such as Zebra and Quagga Mussels. AIS threaten aquatic ecosystems, infrastructure, and the economy by reproducing rapidly, disrupting