Business
– Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government unveiled a budget on Thursday aimed at strengthening Canada’s economic independence and reducing reliance on the United States. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne presented the budget, titled “Masters of Our Destiny.” It outlines an economic
– Google launched a new tool in Canada on Wednesday that lets users buy products through its AI chatbot, removing the need for a traditional online checkout cart. The feature, called Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP)-powered checkout, works in the Gemini
– The owners of a British Columbia farm where hundreds of ostriches were killed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency are suing the federal government and police. Universal Ostrich Farms says the cull destroyed a dietary supplement business with projected
– Meta’s advertising revenue grew 26% in the third quarter, more than double the 12% growth posted by Google’s search unit, as artificial intelligence reshapes online advertising. Meta’s ad revenue rose to US$63.1 billion from $50.1 billion a year earlier.
WASHINGTON, D.C. / RankWire.AI / – Global energy prices are projected to rise 32% in 2026, reversing three years of declines, according to the World Bank Group’s latest Commodity Markets Outlook. The report, released on Wednesday, forecasts overall commodity prices
– Meta Platforms said on Monday it plans to raise a total of US$95 billion through stock sales to fund its investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure and superintelligence. The company will first raise $35 billion through underwritten public equity offerings.
WASHINGTON, D.C. / ConSynSer / – U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an order removing 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian agricultural and forestry products. The White House announced the exemptions on Friday, October 23. They cover plywood sheets,
– In 2026, direct financing from multilateral development banks reached approximately US$65 billion, as announced in Bangkok. This figure significantly surpasses the roughly $35 billion provided annually before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The surge in funding predominantly benefits
The volume of transatlantic trade grew markedly over the last fiscal year, underscoring the robustness of global supply networks. The European Union’s official data confirms that the EU exported goods worth 48.8 billion to Canada in 2025, a consistent rise
– Costco has increased the online price of its Kirkland Signature full synthetic motor oil to $57.99 for a 10-quart case, which contains two 5-quart bottles in several common viscosity grades. The retailer has also introduced a purchase limit on
News
– The United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research is unveiling a new platform dedicated to artificial intelligence and its implications for international peace and security on Thursday. This initiative, led by the institute’s Centre of Excellence on AI, Peace and
More than 20,000 people evacuated communities around Okanagan Lake after the Bald Range wildfire spread rapidly across southern British Columbia. The fire forced residents from Summerland, Peachland and nearby rural areas during the weekend. Flames burned more than 10,300 hectares
Australian lawmakers passed landmark disability legislation in Parliament on Friday following intense cross-chamber debate regarding national budget allocations and participant support frameworks. Official parliamentary voting records published by the Parliament of Australia confirmed the final passage after the National Disability
Northern Ontario remained under a broad wildfire emergency on July 15 as 183 active fires burned across the province. The Northwest Fire Region counted 136 fires by evening, with crews still lacking control over 63. Officials identified eight new fires
Prime Minister Mark Carney warned that Alberta’s independence referendum question risks creating “years of uncertainty” for Canada, calling the separation push a “dangerous bluff” during a Thursday news conference in Ottawa. Carney said the debate comes as Canada seeks to
Canada has set a federal plan to enable construction of up to 10 new large scale nuclear reactors. The plan forms part of the country’s new nuclear energy strategy. It places nuclear power at the center of Canada’s electricity, uranium
OTTAWA: Canadian authorities have recalled several milk products sold under the Farmers, Québon and Natrel brands after regulators said the affected cartons may contain pieces of glass. The recall covers selected 2 litre products distributed in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward
MONTANA: The United States is set to close a historic cross-border road to Canadian traffic later this summer, ending a decades-old local arrangement along the frontier near Coutts, Alberta, and Sweet Grass, Montana. The road, known as Border Road, runs
BRITISH COLUMBIA: Four people died in two separate avalanches in northern British Columbia on Sunday, including three heli skiers caught on Mount Knauss north of Terrace and one skier killed hours later near Pleasant Camp close to the Alaska border.
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Sports
Electric vehicle sales in Canada rebounded in early 2026, but Saskatchewan still trails most of the country in adoption. The province posted faster growth than Canada as a whole in new zero-emission vehicle registrations. Its market share remains far below
Nissan Motor Corporation has unveiled a new self-driving technology system designed to operate on complex urban streets, marking a significant development in its ongoing efforts to expand autonomous driving capabilities. The Japanese automaker conducted a live demonstration in central Tokyo
Toyota is recalling more than 70,000 vehicles in Canada due to a defect that could cause the instrument panel display to fail, preventing drivers from seeing critical information such as speed, warning indicators and fuel levels. The recall, issued in
Ford Motor Company is recalling more than 355,000 pickup trucks in the United States due to a critical instrument panel failure that could prevent essential driver information from appearing on the dashboard. The recall, announced on August 27, affects specific
Germany’s automotive sector has eliminated more than 51,000 jobs over the past year, according to a report published Monday by consulting firm Ernst & Young (EY), as Europe’s largest economy struggles with declining exports, rising costs and an extended period
Technology
The Apple iPhone Duo redefines the book-style foldable category by adopting a practical “passport” aspect ratio (5.4-inch outer display, 7.6-inch inner display), a crease-mitigating nano-texture matte finish, and a vapor-cooled 2nm A20 Pro chip. It foregoes Face ID in favor
– Apple’s iPhone Duo marks the moment foldable smartphones move from experimental luxury into mainstream computing, according to a new review of the device. The book-style foldable pairs a 5.4-inch outer display with a 7.6-inch inner screen in a wider,
– Apple on Wednesday introduced an all-new MacBook Pro with a PROLED XDR display, the first Mac to support touch input. The laptop comes in 14-inch and 16-inch models and uses tandem OLED technology. It is powered by the M5
Comprehensive technical audits have confirmed that Dubai-headquartered enterprise digital publishing platform Integrated Identity has recorded validated 100/100 scores across both mobile and desktop environments on Google PageSpeed Insights. Backed by data from the HTTP Archive and the Chrome User Experience
– On Tuesday, the World Bank Group unveiled its inaugural digital strategy, designed to assist developing nations in broadening affordable digital access, enhancing services, and generating employment opportunities. The initiative consolidates the institution’s public and private sector expertise into a
Lifestyle
Fresha, a leading global booking platform for lifestyle services, announced today that it has secured a $31 million investment from JP Morgan to enhance its machine learning and AI-driven robotics capabilities. This financial backing will enable Fresha to innovate further
Adidas Originals and Highsnobiety, a prominent platform in fashion, design, and culture, have announced the launch of their limited-edition HIGHArt Campus sneaker. This collaboration represents a fusion of art and style, as Highsnobiety’s HIGHArt, an online showcase of products and stories, inspires
In a world where we are inundated with options for almost everything, the name Starbucks stands out as the epitome of coffee culture, connecting billions of people across diverse geographies. How did a single coffeehouse chain from Seattle gain the global notoriety
On August 23, which would have been Kobe Bryant’s birthday, Nike released a revamped classic: the Kobe 8 Protro Halo. This shoe isn’t just another pair of kicks — it’s a tribute to a basketball legend and his “Black Mamba” identity. The release was
Fashion is not merely an industry, but a reflection of society’s heartbeat at any given point in history. From the streets of Paris to the runways of Milan, fashion is a universal language spoken with fabrics, patterns, and trends. But