82 m. ago Judge appoints receiver to sell off Alex Jones’s Infowars assets to help pay Sandy Hook families

A state judge in Texas has appointed a receiver to take over and sell conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ Infowars assets to help pay the more than $1 billion he owes in legal judgments to the families of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. The order by Judge Maya Guerra Gamble in Austin on […]

Economics

2 h. ago Alberta RCMP most cost affective policing option for Rocky Mountain House: report

Rocky Mountain House has been looking at alternative policing arrangements and according to a report, the Alberta RCMP is the most cost-effective option for the municipality. The report commissioned by the Town of Rocky Mountain House, located 215 kilometres southwest of Edmonton, found while RCMP contract costs are rising, it was still the most competitive […]

Economics

3 h. ago 'Business as usual' if Air Canada workers strike: London airport

An Air Canada strike won't affect operations at London International Airport because service is provided by Jazz Aviation, the airport says

Society

3 h. ago Rimini Street Awarded U.S. GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) for Oracle, SAP and VMware Support and Security Services

United States federal, state, local and tribal government can now procure Rimini Street’s ultra-responsive support and advanced security services directly from the U.S. GSA Schedule and immediately achieve up to 90% savings on total software support costs and securely extend the lifespan of software releases LAS VEGAS — Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), a global […]

Events

3 h. ago CUPE NL Stands in Solidarity with Air Canada Flight Attendants

ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland and Labrador — CUPE Newfoundland and Labrador stands in solidarity with flight attendants employed by Air Canada and demands the government respect their right to strike. “It’s absolutely disgraceful that so much necessary and vital work flight attendants do before and after each and every flight is unpaid,” said CUPE Newfoundland and […]

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3 h. ago Ontario’s Doug Ford urges more federal assistance to fight wildfires across Canada

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is urging the federal government to put more national resources toward fighting wildfires, as nearly every province battles them. Premiers raised the issue with Prime Minister Mark Carney last month when he met with them in Huntsville, Ont., he said. “We need resources, national resources across the country, because it happens...

Events

3 h. ago Banff opens to paragliding takeoffs and landings following 17

Parks Canada changes rules on non-motorized flight after long campaign by outdoor enthusiasts

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3 h. ago Axius Water® Expands Nutrient Removal Capabilities with the Acquisition of S&N Airoflo, Inc.

POCASSET, Mass. — Axius Water (“Axius”), a leading provider of nutrient management solutions for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities, announced today that it has acquired S&N Airoflo, Inc., a leading supplier of surface aeration systems, based in Greenwood, MS. This acquisition enables Axius to further expand its nutrient removal solutions for water and wastewater, […]

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3 h. ago Flight diverted after passenger allegedly shouts racial slurs, breaks out of restraints

A drunk passenger on Breeze Airlines has been accused of yelling racial slurs at flight attendants and breaking free from restraints twice before another traveller the size of a tree intervened. David Leroy Carter, 46, of Los Angeles, was taken into custody by Colorado police on Wednesday after he “became agitated” four hours into his […]

Transport

4 h. ago Liberal EV mandate is akin to ‘banning rural way of life,’ Poilievre says

Poilievre said his party would be upping the pressure on the government through a 'massive nationwide campaign'

Other

4 h. ago Air Canada flight attendants disrupt company press conference, leading to its early conclusion

Union members marched in front of the stage where Air Canada executives were seated to answer reporters' questions, holding signs and then standing silently

Economics

4 h. ago Teen pleads guilty to weapons charges in Halifax high school threats case

A 16-year-old boy has pleaded guilty to seven weapons charges in a case where police alleged the youth threatened to harm students at a Halifax high school.

Society

4 h. ago Romanian Premier Vows Deeper Spending Cuts to Avoid Default Risk

Romania’s new prime minister warned his country could face a default unless the government quickly reins in years of lavish spending.

Other

4 h. ago VUONG: Not one more tax dollar to TIFF until they find their moral compass

TIFF can’t seem to get its story straight. Usually, this is a sign that someone is not telling the truth. On Aug. 12, Hollywood news site Deadline broke the news that TIFF uninvited Canadian filmmaker Barry Avrich from screening his documentary, The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue. This heroic story, which was first covered […]

Economics

4 h. ago Euna Solutions Named Government Technology Management Team of the Year in 2025 Stevie® Awards for Technology Excellence

Euna Solutions’ executive team is recognized for its strategic leadership, value-driven culture and commitment to serving the public sector ATLANTA & TORONTO — Euna Solutions®, a leading provider of purpose-built, cloud-based solutions for the public sector, today announced that its executive team has been named the winner of the Gold Stevie® Award in the Government […]

Politics

4 h. ago Why is Air Canada cancelling flights before a strike actually happens?

Air Canada said it will begin cancelling flights as early as Thursday because 'sudden or unmanaged work stoppages produce a significantly worse disruption.'

Other

5 h. ago Ontario government just ordered public service workers back to office full time

The Government of Ontario has just announced that it's officially mandating a full return to the office for its public servants, ending a hybrid work policy that has been in place since 2022. Starting Jan. 5, 2026, more than 60,000 Ontario Public Service employees will be required to work in-person five days a week.The move, revealed in a news release from Treasury Board President Caroline Mulroney on Thursday, marks a significant turning point from the current rules, which require a minimum of three days per week in the office. A transitional phase will begin on Oct. 20, 2025, when employees will be asked to increase their in-office attendance to four days a week. In a statement, Mulroney said the updated policy "represents the current workforce landscape in the province," adding that more than half of Ontario's public service employees are already working full-time in person due to the nature of their roles. ...

Politics

5 h. ago Quebec language watchdog backtracks on pub sign it deemed too English

The language office had instructed Pub Burgundy Lion to add French language to its sign because "burgundy" is an English word. 

Other

5 h. ago Air Canada, flight attendants offer competing narratives ahead of strike deadline

A demonstration by more than a dozen members of the union representing Air Canada’s flight attendants prompted the airline to shut down a press conference on Thursday as tensions between the two sides continue to mount ahead of a weekend work stoppage. Dozens of flights were expected to be cancelled by the end of Thursday […]

Events

5 h. ago Ford urges more federal assistance to fight wildfires across Canada

PICKERING — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is urging the federal government to put more national resources toward fighting wildfires, as nearly every province battles them. He says the premiers raised the issue with Prime Minister Mark Carney last month when he met with them in Huntsville, Ont. Ford says provinces frequently share firefighting resources to […]

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