7 h. ago Spain’s Grid Warns Power Supply at Risk After Swings in Voltage

Spain’s grid operator has requested urgent changes to how it operates after observing sudden shifts in voltage that could impact the security of the power supply, less than six months after the country suffered the most severe blackout in Europe in decades.

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8 h. ago RBC chief executive says too much of Canada’s economy put under ‘bubble wrap’

CALGARY — The chief executive of the country’s biggest bank says Canada needs to become less risk-averse if it is to prosper in the face of global trade upheaval. “We bubble wrap way too many things in this country because we’re afraid of making a mistake,” Royal Bank of Canada boss Dave McKay told a […]

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9 h. ago Calgary mayoral candidates have pledged to boost public safety. Will the ideas reduce crime?

While downtown advocate welcomes renewed talk of improved policing, another expert argues aspirations are not the same as a workable plan

Events

12 h. ago Dementia risk reduced in adults with a sense of purpose, study finds

Researchers found those with a strong sense of purpose were 28 per cent less likely to develop dementia, and those who did got it later

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13 h. ago House committee adds language, security checks to ’Lost Canadians’ bill

OTTAWA — The House of Commons immigration committee is recommending most adults eligible for birthright citizenship under the “Lost Canadians” bill fulfil similar requirements to immigrant applicants, on language, knowledge of Canadian history and security checks. MPs on the committee adopted amendments on Tuesday to Bill C-3, which will go back to the House of […]

Events

13 h. ago 10K toenail clippings needed for Canadian study on potential lung cancer risk

Scientists at the University of Calgary say they are looking for toenail clippings for a study looking into radon gas exposure and potential lung cancer risk.

Science

13 h. ago US Treasuries Risk Losing Haven Status, Pension Official Says

US Treasury bonds are at risk of losing their haven status should US fiscal stress continue to build, according to Canada Pension Plan Investment Board.

Other

14 h. ago UFC releases study saying Montreal show in May was an economic boon to local economy

The UFC says UFC 315, staged May 10 at the Bell Centre, generated $38.2 million in economic impact for the Montreal metropolitan area. The study, conducted by research firm Applied Analysis, was released Wednesday by the UFC, 10 days before its return to Vancouver with a Fight Night card. The Montreal show drew a sellout […]

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15 h. ago Buyers are landing homes for way under listing price across these parts of the GTA

Despite some recent flickers of life in the form of recovering sales figures, the Toronto-area housing market is still in somewhat of an extended death spiral that has property owners, developers and realtors pulling out their hair.Home prices are sinking as a glut of listings keeps the market weighed down with a record number of homes for sale — a good thing in a hub as notoriously competitive for housing as Toronto, but not when would-be buyers remain too wary of recession, tariffs and the steep cost of investment at current rates to actually dive in.But those willing and able to take the risk at the moment are enjoying the payoff of being able to secure a property of their own for far less than they may have just a few years ago. And, less than they're listed for now.Digital real estate platform Wahi has released the latest of its monthly analyses on over- and under-bidding in GTA real estate, showing that in the month of Sep...

Economics

15 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

17 h. ago Home decor: An underused music room gets remade for kids and adults 

I’m a mom of a four-year-old with one on the way and I’m struggling to make our room off the kitchen work for our growing family. It started as a music room and then morphed into a playroom, but it’s never really taken off as the multifunctional room we want it to be.   I’d love […]

Society

17 h. ago Busy Don Valley Parkway ramp in Toronto to close until next year

A busy off-ramp serving the Don Valley Parkway (DVP) in Toronto is about to close as part of an ongoing rehabilitation project, and commuters relying on the exit will have to manage with the disruption well into 2026.The City of Toronto announced on Tuesday that it is moving forward with the next stage in the rehabilitation of four bridges and elevated roads along the DVP near Eastern Avenue and Adelaide Street East.The DVP's southbound off-ramp to Richmond St. is set to close next week and remain shuttered for several months.Described as "critical state-of-good-repair work," the City states that "This work will ensure that the bridges meet today's standards and remain safe for vehicles and pedestrians into the future."Motorists can expect disruptions during this period, including Eastern Ave. being reduced to a single eastbound lane, and Richmond St. being reduced to a single westbound lane at Eastern Ave. In addition, the City will require overnight lan...

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20 h. ago Indian man avoids ‘immigration consequences’ after spying on women using bathroom at his Ontario home

His ‘appropriate’ sentence was reduced to 5.5 months in jail, while a sentence of more than six months would have made him ‘inadmissible on grounds of serious criminality’

Other

21 h. ago Nestle Bows Out of Initiative to Reduce Dairy’s Climate Impact

The food giant has left the Dairy Methane Action Alliance, an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from herds of cattle.

Society

26 h. ago Rencontre Trump et Carney: Festival de flatteries dans le Bureau ovale

Mark Carney a continué de flatter Donald Trump dans le sens du poil d’hier, sans être en mesure d’arracher un quelconque engagement ferme de sa part.

Culture

30 h. ago More jail needed for Calgary youth who took part in 'senseless' deadly attack on city teen, judge rules

The judge agreed with the Crown prosecutor that the convicted killer, who can't be named, needs more time in custody to work on his rehabilitation

Events

31 h. ago Los Azules Feasibility Study Confirms Economically Robust Copper Project With Leading ESG Performance

TORONTO, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — McEwen Copper Inc., 46.4% owned by McEwen Inc. (NYSE, TSX: MUX) is pleased to announce positive results from the independent Feasibility Study (FS) for its 100%-owned Los Azules copper project in San Juan, Argentina. The FS confirms Los Azules as a long-life, low-cost producer of high-purity copper cathodes with […]

Economics

31 h. ago Opinion: In Metro Vancouver, what happens in one city affects us all

Opinion: Surrey city council has directed its staff to investigate withdrawing from Metro’s 2050 land and infrastructure plan. But regional planning helps local governments work together, instead of at cross purposes.

Other

32 h. ago Martinez Ferrada promises police body cameras, more métro constables in Montreal

While crime in Montreal isn't worse than in other large cities, she said, there's been a deterioration in the public's sense of security.

Events

32 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