AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWorld Cup Buzz: Canada’s historic run keeps rolling—after beating South Africa 1-0, the country now faces Morocco in the Round of 16 following Morocco’s penalty-kick win over the Netherlands. Fan Life in Canada: Kelowna has added extra big-screen watch parties at Waterfront Park for Saturday’s Canada match (10 a.m.) plus a second game at 2 p.m., with food trucks and free lawn seating. Broadcast Numbers: Bell says the South Africa-Canada knockout match averaged 5.2 million viewers, peaking at 8.2 million when Stephen Eustaquio scored. Public Policy Watch: A proposed federal ban on non-compete clauses for federally regulated workplaces is moving through Parliament, aiming to sharply limit post-employment restrictions. Health & Tech: Health Canada approved the first generic semaglutide injection for weight loss. Business/Markets: Vancouver biotech Zymeworks plans to buy Theravance Biopharma for US$929M, and Cboe Canada welcomed GuideAI Health Corp to trade under symbol GDAI. Safety & Crime: An escaped inmate from William Head Institution on Vancouver Island was found dead near the shoreline; police are investigating.
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