44 m. ago University of Alberta professor reinstated after put on leave over Charlie Kirk social media posts

University of Alberta law professor Florence Ashley said they posted on social media about how Charlie Kirk’s death should not sanitize what they called his 'hateful legacy.'

Society

3 h. ago Liberals table new border bill without contentious search powers for law enforcement

The Carney government is not giving up on the first, controversial version of the legislation, though

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3 h. ago B.C.’s new law would go after vaping product companies for deceptive practices

The Vaping Product Damages and Health Care Costs Recovery Act would allow the government to take legal action against companies that mislead consumers.

Economics

5 h. ago Justice minister rules out withdrawing legal submission on notwithstanding clause

'We are going to stand ardently in defence of the Charter and the rule of law,' Sean Fraser said Wednesday.

Politics

6 h. ago ‘I will not back down’: Gov. Pritzker reacts to Trump’s imprisonment threat

The White House has said that the presence of the National Guard is necessary to prevent attacks on ICE agents and other law enforcement.

Events

6 h. ago The Estée Lauder Companies Announces BEAUTY&YOU India 2025 Winners, Celebrating the Next Generation of Beauty Entrepreneurs

In partnership with Startup India and Nykaa, the program awards four winners funding, mentorship, and platforms to scale their beauty brands NEW YORK & MUMBAI, India — The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) announced yesterday the winners of BEAUTY&YOU India 2025. This year’s program, supported by the Government of India’s Startup India and launch […]

Economics

6 h. ago Executives say focus on mutual wins key to breakthrough on U.S. trade

TORONTO — While Prime Minister Mark Carney left a meeting in Washington without any trade deal breakthroughs, he’s still garnering support from the leaders of some of Canada’s biggest companies for his approach. Speaking at a conference in Toronto hosted by BMO and Eurasia Group, the chief executives of Enbridge Inc. and CPKC Ltd., along […]

Economics

7 h. ago OFL: Workers pay the price as Ford’s Conservatives slash employment law enforcement

TORONTO, Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — While Doug Ford extends his summer with ice cream bar press conferences instead of sitting in the legislature, workers are paying the price with gutted court enforcement of their basic employment rights, according to data from the Ontario Court of Justice. Charges under the Employment Standards Act (ESA) […]

Society

11 h. ago Philip Morris International Urges U.S. Food and Drug Administration Advisory Committee to Recommend Continued Marketing of IQOS as Modified Risk Product

A pioneer in modified risk tobacco products, Philip Morris International is the only company to have received a modified risk marketing claim for an electronic nicotine device. FDA concludes “Evidence continues to support the modified exposure claim that ‘Scientific studies have shown that switching completely from conventional cigarettes to the IQOS system significantly reduces your […]

Society

12 h. ago Cenovus Sweetens Offer for MEG in Canada Oil Takeover Battle

Canada’s Cenovus Energy Inc. increased its takeover bid for rival MEG Energy Corp. one day before MEG investors were due to vote, signaling that the companies’ original deal didn’t have enough shareholder support.

Events

15 h. ago Troilus Shortlisted for QMEA “Excellence in Sustainable Development” Recognition Award

MONTREAL, Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Troilus Gold Corp. (“Troilus” or the “Company”) (TSX: TLG; OTCQX: CHXMF; FSE: CM5R)  is honoured to announce it has been named a finalist for the “Excellence in Sustainable Development” award as part of the Québec Mineral Exploration Association’s (“QMEA”) annual Recognition Awards. These awards celebrate companies whose dynamism […]

Sport

17 h. ago Sai Life Sciences, Agility Life Sciences, and Centrix Pharma Solutions announce an ‘Integrated CMC Partnership’ to accelerate drug development for innovators

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom and HYDERABAD, India, Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sai Life Sciences (BSE: 544306 | NSE: SAILIFE), Agility Life Sciences, and Centrix Pharma Solutions today announced the launch of an Integrated CMC Partnership designed to provide innovator biopharma companies with end-to-end Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) services. The collaboration combines the extensive CMC […]

Sport

22 h. ago T&T Supermarket to open its latest location in a Toronto mall

A long-standing Loblaws location inside a Toronto mall is due to close its doors this month, but it won't be long before another supermarket giant swoops in to replace it. The Loblaws store inside RioCan Empress at 5095 Yonge St. is preparing to shut down at the end of October, staff confirmed to blogTO via phone call last week. The grocery store, which sat below one of the longest freestanding escalators in North America for decades, will officially close on Saturday, Oct. 25. However, another Loblaw Companies-owned supermarket chain will soon take over the massive retail space. According to a building permit filed with the City, a request to renovate the retail space to accommodate a new T&T Supermarket was accepted back in July. The Vancouver-based Canadian Asian supermarket chain was acquired by Loblaw back in July 2009, and has drastically increased its footprint in Toronto over the past few years, with locations at College and Spadina...

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22 h. ago Some Canadians will get a sizeable payout from the government this week

Canadians who are eligible for the Advanced Canada Workers Benefit (ACWB) can expect to receive payments this week.According to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), ACWB payments are issued in three automatic installments throughout the year. The ACWB is an advanced payment of the Canada Workers Benefit (CWB), a refundable tax credit that eligible individuals can claim on their tax return.The benefit is meant to help individuals and families who are working and earning a lower income. Canadians who are eligible for the CWB on their tax return will receive advanced payments of up to 50 per cent of the CWB through the ACWB. Since the next payment date falls on a weekend, on Sunday, Oct. 12, eligible Canadians will receive their money on the last business day of the week, which is Friday, Oct. 10.You're eligible if you meet the following criteria:You're over 19 years old on Dec. 31, or live with a spouse or common-law partner or your child,You're a resident ...

Politics

26 h. ago Manitoba legislature approves $18,000 fine for former premier Stefanson

WINNIPEG — Former Manitoba premier Heather Stefanson has been fined $18,000 for violating the province’s conflict of interest law. Members of the legislature have approved the penalty and other findings in a report from provincial ethics commissioner Jeffrey Schnoor. Schnoor said Stefanson tried to get a mining project approved after her Progressive Conservatives lost the […]

Economics

26 h. ago Manitoba legislature approves fines for former premier, cabinet ministers

WINNIPEG — Former Manitoba premier Heather Stefanson and two of her cabinet ministers were fined Tuesday for violating the province’s conflict of interest law in pushing for a mining project. Members of the legislature from all parties voted unanimously in favour of a report issued in May by ethics commissioner Jeffrey Schnoor, who ruled that […]

Politics

27 h. 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

27 h. 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

28 h. ago Manitoba legislature approves $18,000 fine for former premier Heather Stefanson

Former Manitoba premier Heather Stefanson has been fined $18,000 for violating the province's conflict of interest law.

Economics

28 h. ago Magic mushroom ban does not violate freedom of thought, judge rules

The drug law is constitutional and “does not offend the principles of fundamental justice," the judge said.

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