2 h. ago Prompt payment legislation: B.C. construction industry wants assurances that public sector projects will be included

The B.C. Construction Association and contractors associations have been calling for changes to ensure their members are paid on time

Society

3 h. ago Building faster, smarter: new report calls for a prefabricated housing strategy to accelerate affordability in BC

Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) Issues Report with policy recommendations for all levels of government to bring prefabricated housing into the mainstream SURREY, British Columbia, Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FVREB is calling for bold action to unlock the potential of prefabricated and modular housing as one of the key solutions to British […]

Culture

4 h. ago Valley Line West LRT construction advancing, all elevated concrete segments done

The two-kilometre-long concrete elevated section of track for the Valley Line West LRT by West Edmonton Mall is now complete, and the giant gantry crane is coming down.

Other

4 h. ago Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. Announces Date for Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Conference Call

OAKVILLE, Ontario — Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX/NYSE: AQN) (“AQN”) today announced plans to release its third quarter 2025 financial results on Friday, November 7, 2025, before market open. AQN will hold an earnings conference call at 10:00 a.m. eastern time on Friday, November 7, 2025, hosted by Chief Executive Officer, Rod West, and […]

Culture

4 h. ago West Kelowna ATM thieves try to bulldoze their way to a payday

A front-end loader and a pickup truck were used to forcibly remove an ATM deposit box at a West Kelowna bank

Economics

6 h. ago Massive college football brawl caught on video leads to 20 player suspensions

Players from Fort Valley State University and Central State University got into a violent fight after their game this past weekend.

Sport

8 h. ago Here's where to attend Toronto Blue Jays playoff watch parties

The City of Toronto will be hosting free viewing parties for the Blue Jays' playoff run after all, even if it took them a few games to get around to it.Starting on Wednesday for Game 4 of the American League Division Series, Toronto will have big screens set up for a "festive, communal game-day atmosphere in the heart of the city's public squares."The viewing parties will be held at up to three different locations.For the American League Championship Series and World Series, should the Jays advance, they'll be hosting the games for free at Nathan Phillips Square, at Bay Street and Queen Street, outside of Toronto's City Hall.But for the two last-minute parties, they'll actually be held in North York and Scarborough.ALDS Game 4: Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 7:08 p.m. – Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge St.ALDS Game 5: Friday, Oct. 10 at 8:08 p.m. – Albert Campbell Square, 150 Borough Dr. (if necessary)"Toronto is a baseball city and when ...

Culture

9 h. ago Kids Help Phone Sets a New Standard of Care for Youth Mental Health at Elevate 2025

TORONTO, Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — One year after introducing acceleratorKHP on the Elevate stage as a bold catalyst for youth mental health innovation in Canada, Kids Help Phone (KHP) returned to announce a transformative shift in mental health support that seamlessly integrates human connection with the power of generative AI, setting a new benchmark […]

Society

11 h. ago Bridger Photonics Appoints Catlan McCurdy as Chief Legal Officer to Support Global Expansion

BOZEMAN, Mont. — Bridger Photonics, Inc. (“Bridger”), the global leader in methane emissions data, announced today the appointment of Catlan McCurdy as Chief Legal Officer (CLO). This newly created executive role underscores Bridger’s commitment to supporting its growing domestic customer base, industry-leading innovation portfolio, and advancing its international expansion. “Catlan has been instrumental to Bridger’s […]

Events

12 h. ago Stocks Find Buyers After Slide as Gold Hits $4,000: Markets Wrap

A brief respite in the stock rally from the edge of a bear market just six months ago was quickly followed by the resurgence of dip buyers on speculation equities have more room to run despite elevated valuations.

Economics

12 h. ago Une élève de 14 ans poignardée dans le visage à son école du quartier Notre

Une élève a bien failli perdre l’usage d’un œil après avoir été poignardée par un autre ado sur le terrain de son école, mardi matin, à Montréal.

Culture

13 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...

Other

14 h. ago Kobo Resources Intersects 17.0 m at 3.87 g/t Au, Further Defining High

High-grade gold intercepts confirm strong continuity at the Road Cut Zone with multiple parallel shears traced along the Contact Zone Fault Drilling continues to expand mineralisation at the Jagger Zone, confirming gold-bearing shears to depths exceeding 240 m and reinforcing the strength of Kobo’s structural model Ongoing 12,000–15,000 m program advancing toward Kobo’s maiden Mineral […]

Other

15 h. ago GREEN: Smith’s pipeline proposal reveals true nature of oil and gas opponents

In June, the Carney government passed Bill C-5 to purportedly eliminate the gridlock that prevents the construction of major energy infrastructure. But the government’s first list of projects to get the Bill C-5 treatment did not include any oil or gas pipelines...

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17 h. ago Fortuna delivers production of 72,462 gold equivalent ounces for the third quarter of 2025

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fortuna Mining Corp. (NYSE: FSM | TSX: FVI) reports production results for the third quarter of 2025 from its three operating mines located in West Africa and Latin America. Q3 2025 highlights Gold equivalent production of 72,462 ounces4 compared to 73,123 gold equivalent ounces (GEO) in […]

Culture

17 h. ago RBC retains top spot, TD stumbles as AI race in banking intensifies

Royal Bank ranks third in the world for advancement in artificial intelligence

Other

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

24 h. ago Lithium Americas Finalizes DOE Loan Amendments and Provides ATM Update

(All amounts in US$ unless otherwise indicated) VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Lithium Americas Corp. (TSX: LAC) (NYSE: LAC) (“Lithium Americas” or the “Company”) announced the finalization of the parties’ agreement on certain amendments to the Company’s $2.23 billion loan (the “DOE Loan”) from the U.S. Department of Energy (the “DOE”) for financing the construction of […]

Economics

25 h. ago Americans boo 'O Canada' before Toronto Blue Jays playoff game in New York

The New York Yankees fans didn't even wait until the game started before booing the Toronto Blue Jays.Or more specifically, their anthem.Ahead of the Game 3 matchup between the Yankees and Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium in New York, a portion of the Bronx crowd opted to boo the performance of "O Canada."Newsday's Anthony Rieber provided footage of the incident.Fans at Yankee Stadium boo the Canadian national anthem pic.twitter.com/syvgRNudwq— Anthony Rieber (@AnthonyRieber) October 7, 2025Yankees fans had plenty to boo shortly after the the anthem, too, as Blue Jays star slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. launched his third home run of the series to give Toronto a 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning while receiving his own Bronx cheer.Toronto won the first two games of the series at home at the Rogers Centre, and have a chance to advance to the American League Championship Series for the first time since 2016 with one more victory.Have Blue Jays fans booed the an...

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25 h. ago Calgary municipal election: Candidate plans on public safety, infrastructure | Advance vote begins

Continuing coverage of the 2025 Calgary municipal election campaign

Politics