Babcock moves Shea into Ekholm's spot on Edmonton Oilers' top pairing
Newcomer Ryan Shea is in next to Evan Bouchard, and Bouchard’s longtime partner Mattias Ekholm is out
Copperfield, Calgary News
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Politics & Government
What the U.S. Fed hiking rates means for the loonie and for borrowers
The U.S. Federal Reserve hiked interest rates for the first time in three years on Wednesday, and several economists say this could add pressure on the Bank of Canada.
Former MP Raj Grewal, two Sikh temples sued by lenders of $15M loan
Case adds to long list of legal actions that accuse Grewal, his former firm and associated lawyers of missteps in real-estate deals
Calgary fire officials say landfill blaze could last months
A stubborn blaze that has been burning for the last 10 days at a Calgary landfill could take months to fizzle out, the fire service said Wednesday.
Edmonton machine shop fined $217,000 related to workplace fatality
An Edmonton machine shop has been fined for a 2024 workplace fatality. Rylex Machine & Supply Ltd. pleaded guilty on Monday to one count under the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) code in...
Business & Economy
Carney’s middle powers doctrine in action: How Canada is isolating an unpredictable U.S.
Washington political analyst Eric Ham argues that Prime Minister Mark Carney is neutralizing Donald Trump’s aggressive trade shakedown by leveraging his middle powers doctrine to secure an alliance...
Investor Outlook: Canada’s biggest venture fund targets global growth
Canada’s largest venture fund will target 12 fast-growing companies with the potential to reach trillion-dollar valuations.
U.S. stocks rise after oil prices fall and pressure from the bond market eases
U.S. stocks are rising Thursday and recovering most of their losses for the week.
Hot Picks: Three tech stocks targeting the next AI wave
Three tech stocks offer exposure to AI models, networking infrastructure and growing data storage demand.
BioAlberta Presents Achievement Awards at 2026 Health and Life Sciences Showcase
CALGARY, Alberta — BioAlberta is honoured to announce the recipients of the 2026 Achievement Awards at the Health and Life Sciences Showcase and Awards Dinner in Calgary on September 24th, 2026....
Environment & Climate
Pickering’s nuclear plant unplugs next week. Here’s what that means| The Narwhal
Ontario is replacing the low-emissions nuclear generation with a short-term, methane-intensive fix as demand rises. Here's what that means for everyday electricity customers
The Guardian view on the Nepal-Tibet floods: a spur to action on climate | Editorial
New research links last month’s disaster to fossil fuel pollution. Supporting disaster-hit countries must be at the centre of climate politicsFollowing a familiar pattern, coverage of the glacier...
Technology & Innovation
Amplify Capital prepares to place more early-stage bets with $60-million third impact fund
Ten-year-old VC firm will back up to 30 companies, with a focus on climate, health, and work tech. The post Amplify Capital prepares to place more early-stage bets with $60-million third impact fund...
When AI writes the code, what still counts as R&D?
Boast breaks down what companies need to prove when AI is part of the experimentation process. The post When AI writes the code, what still counts as R&D? first appeared on BetaKit.
Wise launches chequing account for Canadians
Launch is the latest in European FinTech’s growing rollout of products and services in Canada. The post Wise launches chequing account for Canadians first appeared on BetaKit.