98 m. ago Varcoe: Alberta in 'a league of its own' with 42,000 new jobs in September, while oil dips below $59

It was the single-biggest monthly increase in Alberta jobs on record outside of some wild bumps during the pandemic

Economics

2 h. ago Almonty Commences Legal Proceedings Against Pure Tungsten Inc. Resulting from False and Misleading Statements

TORONTO — Almonty Industries Inc. (“Almonty” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ALM) (TSX: AII) (ASX: AII) (OTCQX: ALMTF) (Frankfurt: ALI1), a leading global producer of tungsten concentrate, today announced that it has filed a Notice of Application in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) (the “Court”) against Pure Tungsten Inc. (“Pure Tungsten”). The filing […]

Events

3 h. ago Ontario to roll out new portal expanding digital access to court system

The Ontario Courts Public Portal is set to go live on Tuesday and will allow people to file documents, pay fees and find virtual links for court hearings online.

Other

5 h. ago Lawsuit alleges Apple misused copyrighted books to train AI tech

Apple is being sued in a California federal court for allegations it copyrighted more books to train its Apple Intelligence AI technology.

Technology

5 h. ago Canada Strong pass offering cheaper travel and other perks is being extended

Canadians will be able to take advantage of the Canada Strong Pass during the holidays.In an announcement on Friday, Prime Minister Mark Carney revealed that the Canada Strong Pass will be extended for the holidays and Summer 2026.Canadians will continue to save big on travel within the country just in time for the holiday season, with the pass being renewed from Dec. 12, 2025, to Jan. 15, 2026, and then again for Summer 2026."Since its launch, it has led to increased visits across national, provincial and territorial museums, historic sites, parks as well as increased rail travel — supporting local communities and businesses across Canada," reads a statement from Canada's Department of Finance.The Canada Strong Pass launched in April, offering domestic travel perks such as free access to national galleries and museums for children and youth under 18. Children 17 and under get to ride the Via Rail for free when accompanied by an adult, wh...

Other

6 h. ago Ontario's unemployment crisis is reaching concerning new highs

The latest job figures for Canada have just been released, and, woefully, Ontario's unemployment rate continues to push higher amid what has become a joblessness crisis.According to StatCan, a shocking 7.9 per cent of the province's workforce is now without a paying gig, despite some growth in the manufacturing and agriculture sectors (which added 12,000 and 5,200 roles, respectively, over the course of September).This is a slight jump from just a month earlier, when 7.7 per cent of the eligible population was looking for work, and also from this time last year, when Ontario's rate of unemployment was 7.1 per cent.In Toronto, the proportion of job seekers remained about the same between August and September, sitting at a significantly higher level than the province overall: 8.9 per cent.The fact that this number didn't rise from one month to the next is somewhat reassuring after increases earlier in the year, though the city's u...

Other

8 h. ago New basketball court at Winnipeg rec centre named for late Sea Bears star

A new basketball court at Gateway Recreation Centre has been named in honour of late Winnipeg Sea Bears captain Chad Posthumus.

Sport

8 h. ago Ontario city now home to tallest building in Canada outside of Toronto

An immense new tower anchors the Mississauga skyline, and it's now the tallest building in all of Canada outside of Toronto.The M3 tower is the sky-scraping third phase in Rogers Real Estate Development and Urban Capital Property Group's sprawling M City development, a 15-acre, 4.3 million sq. ft. master-planned community set to contain eight towers and approximately 6,000 homes and 10,000 residents once fully built out.Standing at roughly 260 metres, the community's towering 77-storey (marketed as 81 floors) landmark is now at its final height, where it ranks as the 5th tallest building in Canada (excluding others under construction and topped out but not yet complete) and the only building in this group outside of Toronto.Mississauga has a new tallest building 🏗️— Standing 82 storeys (258 metres) tall, M3 at M City, is now Canada’s tallest building outside of Toronto. pic.twitter.com/g69ctmsVVp— Stephen Velasco (@_StephenVelasco) October 7, 2025The bu...

Other

10 h. ago Here’s one way to increase the size of your house without moving

Why Canadians are looking to declutter, but end up giving up and turning to self-storage

Other

10 h. ago Entergy Aims to Build More Gas in Wake of Meta’s Big Data Center

Entergy Corp. has applied to connect new natural gas generation to the grid in Louisiana to meet increasing demand from new data centers and industrial projects in the state.

Other

10 h. ago Popular Asian destination hiking tourist tax and here's what Canadians will pay

Canadian travellers heading to Japan will soon face higher fees to stay in one of the country's most popular cities.Japan remains a popular destination for tourists from Canada. According to the Japan National Tourism Office of Toronto (JNTO), a record 580,000 Canadians visited Japan in 2024, representing a 36 per cent increase from the previous year.But if you're planning a trip to Kyoto, be prepared to pay a much higher accommodation tax in the coming months. The new rate will reach up to ¥10,000 (C$91.59) a night per person — the highest accommodation tax ever introduced in the country, reports The Asahi Shimbun. Kyoto first implemented the tax in October 2018 to help improve the city's infrastructure, and on Oct. 3, officials approved the steep hike that will take effect on March 1, 2026.Known for its Shinto shrines, gardens, and geisha culture, Kyoto has long been a popular destination for tourists. However, in recent years, t...

Society

10 h. ago Here Are The Winners and Losers of Malaysia’s 2026 Spending Plan

Malaysia’s consumption and tourism-related companies are set to get a boost as the government increases cash handouts to cushion the impact of higher cost of living on citizens.

Other

10 h. ago Satellos Announces New Data Further Demonstrating Safety, Tolerability, and Functional Impact of SAT

Adults with Duchenne muscular dystrophy demonstrated functional improvements exceeding natural history, following 28-day treatment with SAT-3247 Grip strength increased 118.6% and predicted forced vital capacity increased 5.8%; whereas, both decline in natural history SAT-3247 demonstrated safety, tolerability, and expected pharmacokinetics (PK) across all parts of Phase 1 a/b study New data presented in late-breaking poster […]

Other

11 h. ago Is a 'B.C. billionaire' rich enough to buy up much of the Hudson’s Bay?

Douglas Todd: Weihong Liu's B.C. holdings are not as extensive as they first appear, according to court and land title documents.

Other

11 h. ago 8 executions in October: Why the death penalty is being used more in the U.S. this year

Thirty-five men have died by court-ordered executions in the U.S. so far this year, including one early Friday, with seven others scheduled to be put to death later this month. The total for 2025 already far exceeds the number of executions carried out last year — 25 — and could be the highest since 2012, […]

Events

12 h. ago Disqualification Motions Filed by Gold Reserve and the Venezuela Parties in the Citgo Sale Process

PEMBROKE, Bermuda — Gold Reserve Ltd. (TSX.V: GRZ) (BSX: GRZ.BH) (OTCQX: GDRZF) (“Gold Reserve” or the “Company”) announces that, pursuant to the schedule set by the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware (the “Court”), the Company filed a motion to disqualify the two professional advisors to the Special Master – the law firm […]

Culture

12 h. ago How safe is your food court? Busy malls can be trouble spots for safety risks, expert says

“If the restaurant next to you isn't doing a good job at controlling the pest, that could impact yours”

Other

13 h. ago French Construction Giants Find Relief Beyond Troubled France

France’s biggest construction companies are shrugging off the political turmoil in the country as they move further away from a domestic market facing slower investment and the threat of higher taxes.

Other

13 h. ago Martin: Slayings both catastrophic despite difference in outpourings

While Justice Johanna Price was overwhelmed Tuesday with an unprecedented 75 victim-impact statements during the sentencing hearing for Brogden's killer, Justice Eleanor Funk only heard from four people who provided written words to describe the loss of Canales Glenn

Culture

14 h. ago Ontario DEI law firm sues one of its former lawyers for defamation over racism claim

Bernardi Human Resource Law LLP seeks $1.75 million in damages and a court order for Lavinia Latham to retract comments made in an online article

Economics