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 GOLDSTEIN: Trump’s in charge, everyone else just along for ride

U.S. president in total command of proceedings when he met with prime minister Carney in Washington

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10 h. ago Pourquoi «Obamacare» est au coeur du blocage budgétaire aux États

Depuis une semaine, la paralysie budgétaire sévit aux États-Unis avec des conséquences déjà observables sur la première économie mondiale.

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10 h. ago Fed minutes show caution over inflation even as officials cut rates

New projections released showed Fed officials expected two additional quarter-point cuts by year’s end

Economics

11 h. ago Sonya Sharp, Jeromy Farkas speak on blanket rezoning ahead of Calgary mayoral debate

Candidates for the upcoming municipal election can be found at the Jack Singer Concert Hall at Werklund Centre this evening for the Calgary Mayoral debate. The event will feature a welcome from executive director of the Calgary Downtown Association, Mark Garner, and will be moderated by president and CEO of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, […]

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11 h. ago Small Business Week: BDC Encourages Entrepreneurs to Prepare for the “Economic Revolution”

From October 19 to 25, SMEs reflect on their transformation for the future MONTREAL, Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As part of the 46th edition of BDC Small Business Week™ , taking place across the country from October 19 to 25, the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) and its partners invite Canadian entrepreneurs to come […]

Economics

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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12 h. ago Bolo Program Unveils New Top 25 of Canada’s Most Wanted Fugitives With Unprecedented Display of Fugitives

More than half of cases featured by Bolo resulted in arrests since 2018 VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The faces of Canada’s most wanted fugitives filled a Vancouver news conference today as the latest iteration of the Bolo Program’s Top 25 list was unveiled, along with new incentives for members of […]

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13 h. ago Québec a perdu 400 millions dans son investissement pour l’A220 d’Airbus

Avant les 800 millions injectés par la CAQ, le gouvernement libéral de Couillard avait investi 1,3 milliard dans le projet.

Economics

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 Koryx Files Updated PEA for the Haib Copper Project, Southern Namibia

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Koryx Copper Inc. (“Koryx” or the “Company“) (TSX-V: KRY) is pleased to announce filing of the recently completed Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) of the Company’s 100%-owned, flagship Haib Copper Project (“Haib” or the “Project”) in southern Namibia. The results of the PEA were announced in the […]

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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 Fireflies adds venture capital AI features that deliver investment intelligence, not just transcription

Platform trusted by Khosla Ventures introduces the only solution offering VC-specific post-meeting summary templates, CRM integrations, and 17 agentic workflows that help surface red flags and generate IC memos automatically — eliminating 10+ hours of weekly documentation SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fireflies.ai, the #1 AI teammate for meetings used by people […]

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15 h. ago CyberPower Launches UPS Systems and Surge Protectors with Customizable RGB Lighting for Gamers

SHAKOPEE, Minn. — Cyber Power Systems (USA), Inc., a leader in power protection and power management products, announced today the launch of a line-up of power protection products ideal for gamers and tech enthusiasts: two UPS (uninterruptible power supply) systems and two surge protectors—all featuring customizable RGB LED lighting, modern design, and the proven reliability […]

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16 h. ago Pakistan Lifts Growth Estimate as Industrial Output Rebounds

Pakistan raised its growth estimate for the June quarter after industrial output surged, aided by lower borrowing costs aimed at reviving the economy.

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17 h. ago Germany revises 2025 growth forecast to 0.2%, rising to 1.3% next year

BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s new government said Wednesday it expects Europe’s biggest economy to see minimal growth of 0.2% this year, with a forecast for 1.3% growth next year and 1.4% in 2027. The outlook for 2025 is slightly higher than the previous government’s forecast in late April for zero growth this year, expanding to […]

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17 h. ago Germany Sees Growth Accelerating in More Optimistic Forecasts

Germany will eke out meager expansion of 0.2% this year before growth strengthens to 1.3% in 2026 supported by tens of billions of euros in fiscal stimulus, according to revised government projections.

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19 h. ago Alberta's oil production now more than double 2010 levels, but analysts expect slower growth

Alberta produced 4.2 million barrels per day of oil from January to August this year, up 200,000 from the same period last year

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19 h. ago Spain Has Yet to See Growth Tailwind From EU Aid, Escrivá Says

Bank of Spain Governor José Luis Escrivá said the economy’s drivers of growth are shifting toward domestic demand, but the country has yet to see a tailwind of European Union recovery fund aid.

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23 h. ago German Industrial Slump Deepens With Shutdown in Auto Production

German industrial production fell the most since early 2022, evidence of the struggle by Europe’s biggest economy to shake off a multi-year slump.

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