4 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

4 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

5 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

5 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

6 h. ago Judge rules that federal government can't release 'secret recipe' of Ottawa consulting firm

The Federal Court judge ruled Public Services and Procurement Canada could not disclose the name of contracted consultants.

Politics

6 h. ago Operations on an ostrich and radiographs on a rhino — Q and A with a vet tech at the zoo

Postmedia gets glimpse into life at the Animal Health Centre at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo

Culture

6 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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6 h. ago 4 shootings in Surrey in less than 24 hours include restaurant, police station

The shootings targeted a restaurant and homes in the early morning hours, but the biggest incident happened in the middle of the day.

Events

7 h. ago reAlpha Completes Full Integration of Naamche Into Core Operations, Advancing “One reAlpha” Strategy

DUBLIN, Ohio, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — reAlpha Tech Corp. (Nasdaq: AIRE) (“reAlpha” or the “Company”), an AI-powered real estate technology company, today announced the full integration of Naamche, its previously acquired subsidiary, into the reAlpha brand and operating model. The integration reflects reAlpha’s ‘One reAlpha’ strategy, aligning its global talent, product portfolio, and […]

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7 h. ago Opinion: Is the U of A helping erode academic freedom over Kirk comments?

The University of Alberta’s recent decision to place law professor Florence Ashley on an involuntary, non-disciplinary leave following comments made on social media is deeply troubling. It marks not only a serious breach of academic freedom at one of Canada’s leading universities, but it is also a broader warning about the state of free expression […]

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8 h. ago Marineland won’t get funding amid threats to euthanize 30 beluga whales

'It would be devastating for animal lovers across Canada if Marineland follows through on its appalling threat to kill these beluga whales,' says director of animal law advocacy group

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10 h. ago Homegrown Tech Meets Hometown Team: Safe Software Partners with Vancouver Canucks

Global data integration leader strengthens community ties with official partnership and donation to Canucks for Kids Fund Surrey, BC, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Safe Software (Safe), the creator of FME, the only All-Data, Any-AI enterprise integration platform with true support for spatial data, is now a Proud Partner for the 2025-2026 NHL season. […]

Culture

10 h. ago JPMorgan’s Dimon says AI cost savings now matching money spent

Dimon has consistently touted the opportunities offered by AI, even if it eliminates some jobs

Economics

12 h. ago BlackRock’s New Bets Stick Firm in Middle of AI, Energy Fray

BlackRock Inc., the world’s largest money manager with more than $12.5 trillion in client assets, is expanding its empire to stake a bigger claim in the artificial-intelligence boom and the energy markets fueling it.

Economics

13 h. ago Kenya Cuts Rates for Eighth Time in Row to Spur Credit, Growth

Kenya’s central bank cut its benchmark interest rate for an eighth straight time, aiming to boost private sector credit and economic growth with inflation expected to stay within its target range.

Economics

13 h. ago Bondi defends herself against Democratic criticism that she’s weaponized the Justice Department

WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Pam Bondi defended herself against Democratic criticism that she had weaponized the Justice Department at a Tuesday congressional hearing where she was set to face tough questions over the political pressure on the law enforcement agency to pursue President Donald Trump’s perceived foes. During her opening remarks, Bondi echoed conservative […]

Economics

14 h. ago Firm Capital Mortgage Investment Corporation Announces Upsizing of Previously Announced Bought Deal Offering

/NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THEUNITED STATES//BASE SHELF PROSPECTUS IS ACCESSIBLE, AND PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT WILL BE ACCESSIBLE WITHIN TWO BUSINESS DAYS, ON SEDAR+/ TORONTO, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Firm Capital Mortgage Investment Corporation (the “Corporation”) (TSX: FC) is pleased to announce that, it has increased the size […]

Economics

15 h. ago Live: Thousands strike as Oct. 7 protests target Concordia and McGill, evening events planned

Concordia cancelled classes, Israeli flag burned at McGill, traffic disrupted downtown.

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15 h. ago EU Eyes Sanctions on Fake Flags Used by Russia Shadow Oil Fleet

The European Union has proposed restrictions on three firms that have provided fake flags to sanctioned oil tankers in Russia’s shadow fleet, according to documents seen by Bloomberg.

Events

16 h. ago 15+ best tech bargains from Amazon October Prime Big Deal Days

From Bose's QuietComfort headphones to a 10-inch, octa-core Android tablet with 16GB of RAM, read on for the best tech deals during Amazon Prime's Big Deal Days 2025 event.

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