57 m. ago The NDP sets a trap. The B.C. Conservatives walk right into it

Vaughn Palmer: Opposition leader pulls his MLAs from the legislature to avoid appearing split on social issue vote

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61 m. ago Michigan creates additional marijuana tax to fund Whitmer’s plan to ‘fix the damn roads’

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday signed into law a new 24% tax on marijuana sales between producers and dispensaries, creating revenue to partially fund her long-promised effort to improve the state’s roads. Whitmer made road repairs her priority this year. The Legislature’s fiscal agencies estimate the wholesale tax will generate […]

Economics

85 m. ago MPs question Longest Ballot Committee organizer during spring election probe

Tomas Szuchewycz listed as official agent for nearly all of 200 people who signed up to run

Politics

93 m. ago MPs launch probe of trucking sector, Bloc calls out labour standards

OTTAWA — Labour standards in Canada’s trucking sector are under scrutiny as a House of Commons committee launched a study of the issue this week and the Bloc Quebecois called on the government to end what it calls exploitative practices. The transport committee is studying an industry business model known as “Driver Inc.,” in which […]

Transport

2 h. ago Ero Copper to Release Third Quarter 2025 Operating and Financial Results on November 4, 2025

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ero Copper Corp. (TSX: ERO, NYSE: ERO) (the “Company”) will publish its third quarter 2025 operating and financial results on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, after market close. The Company will host a conference call to discuss the results on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 11:30am Eastern […]

Culture

2 h. ago Central Alberta man who killed intruder at oil and gas site sentenced to 10 years in prison

In the early morning hours of June 20, 2022, Dustin Lemay-Storms grabbed a rifle and a headlamp and stepped out of his trailer. He headed toward an oilfield lease site where moments before a bright blue flash had lit up the sky. As Lemay-Storms approached the site, he saw the outline of a pickup truck. […]

Events

3 h. ago AGI Third Quarter 2025 Results Release Date and Conference Call

WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Ag Growth International Inc. (TSX: AFN) (“AGI”, the “Company”, “we” or “our”) will hold a conference call on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 8:00am ET to discuss its results for the three-months ending September 30, 2025. A news release announcing AGI’s results will be issued after markets close on Monday, November 3, […]

Culture

3 h. ago Vancouver park board to seek legal advice on disqualifying frequently absent commissioner

Marie-Claire Howard's spotty attendance at the Vancouver park board was the subject of a motion at Monday's meeting, where commissioners voted to seek legal advice.

Society

3 h. ago What Calgary municipal election candidates are saying about crumbling infrastructure

A report from 2020 found Calgary is staring at $7.7 billion in infrastructure gaps. What will city council hopefuls do about it?

Politics

3 h. ago How Calgary municipal election candidates plan to fix crumbling infrastructure

A report from 2020 found Calgary is staring at $7.7 billion in infrastructure gaps. What will city council hopefuls do about it?

Politics

4 h. ago Tesla offers cheaper versions of 2 electric vehicles in bid to win back market share in tough year

NEW YORK (AP) — Tesla rolled out new, cheaper versions of two of its electric car models on Tuesday in hopes the offerings will help revive flagging sales. The new Model Y, costing just under $40,000 with a stripped-down interior, follows a slump in Tesla sales covering most of the past year due to anti-Elon […]

Transport

5 h. ago Longest Ballot Committee faces MP questions on recent election

The protest group known as the Longest Ballot Committee appeared in the House of Commons Tuesday and were asked about the group's effectiveness.

Politics

6 h. ago Travellers just ranked these Toronto hotels among the best in Canada

A handful of Toronto hotels were just ranked among the best accommodation options available in the entire country, according to those who would know best: consumers.The city's 1 Hotel at 550 Wellington St. W., St. Regis Hotel at Adelaide and Bay, iconic Queen West haunt The Drake Hotel, and historic Fairmont Royal York have just been recognized by Condé Nast Traveler, the esteemed U.K. magazine known for highlighting the best of the best in the travel industry.Each year, the outlet administers a series of Readers' Choice Awards honouring the top vacation hotspots, resorts, hotels, cruises, spas, airports and more, as selected by CN Traveler's subscribers.And, frequent flyers from the world over who read the mag have voted the aforementioned four hotels as some of the best places to stay in all of Canada.With a score of an impressive 92 out of a potential 100, 1 Hotel took the ninth spot, flanked by two Mon...

Other

7 h. ago AGCO issues $105,000 in penalties to theScore for alleged failure to address patron’s high

TORONTO, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued a $105,000 monetary penalty against Score Media and Gaming Inc. (“theScore”) for failing to meet Ontario’s strict responsible gambling and player protection standards. The penalty relates to several alleged violations of the Registrar’s Standards for Internet Gaming (the […]

Economics

7 h. ago Lagarde Sees Lasting Benefits in Strengthening Euro’s Foundation

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde appealed to governments to work toward turning the euro into a truly global currency that will allow the region’s economy to thrive.

Economics

7 h. ago Concordia ‘forced’ to close downtown Montreal campus amid ‘threat of extreme disruption’

The decision comes after two people were arrested on Monday 'following the disruption of a class and midterm exam,' says university's president

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7 h. ago Concordia ‘forced’ to close campus after 2 arrests, ‘threat of extreme disruption’ due to Oct. 7 protests

The decision comes after two people were arrested on Monday 'following the disruption of a class and midterm exam,' says university's president

Other

7 h. ago Un candidat de Hamad se retire à cause du «climat toxique» autour de la campagne électorale à Québec

Daniel Moisan évoque «un climat toxique» et une «ambiance malsaine et malveillante qui règne à tous les niveaux de la campagne électorale».

Society

7 h. ago This Italian city could be getting a dog tax for tourists and locals

Visitors to the capital of South Tyrol, a host region for the 2026 Winter Games, may soon have to pay for each pooch

Society

7 h. ago Security and defence is rising on U.S. radar as Carney meets Trump in D.C.

One of the issue areas where the two countries' interests intersect is clearly Arctic defence

Events