Independent judges a ‘hallmark of democracy:’ Fraser on Alta. threat
Justice Minister Sean Fraser said the current process for deciding appointments works well and includes independent advisory committees that factor in feedback from provinces.
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Review: Puppetry and playfulness bring fresh life to Calgary Opera’s Hansel and Gretel
Engelbert Humperdinck’s fairy tale opera Hansel and Gretel returned to the Calgary Opera main stage last weekend for the first time in many years. It is the second of the company’s three annual...
Conservative MP Jamil Jivani’s Washington trip faces skepticism in Ottawa
When asked about the Bowmanville-Oshawa North MP's trip to the U.S. capital to meet with political and business figures, Prime Minister Mark Carney pointed out that Jivani is neither the minister of...
Higher-density home sales see decline, CREB reports
The detached market saw 657 sales and 1,243 listings in January, with the rise in new listings in December causing inventories to reach 1,753 units.
Toronto eyes starting alcohol sales at 6 a.m. during Winter Olympics
It seeks to ‘allow the public and local cafes and restaurants to enjoy and benefit’ from the Games in Italy
Business & Economy
Washington trip by Conservative MP and longtime friend of JD Vance faces skepticism in Ottawa
Conservative MP Jamil Jivani’s mission to Washington met with some skepticism in Ottawa Wednesday after he said he wanted to help Prime Minister Mark Carney negotiate a trade deal with the United...
UK Tax Office Seeks to Block Waldorf Debt Plan in London Court
The UK’s tax office is seeking to block Waldorf Production from restructuring its liabilities in a London court, as the nation’s fiscal body takes an increasingly aggressive stance when it comes...
OpenClaw user says AI went rogue, highlighting risks of agents
Many major technology companies are pushing to develop and expand their use of AI agents
Roblox launches AI tech that generates functioning models with natural language
Roblox launched an artificial intelligence technology on Wednesday that can generate fully functioning in-game models using natural language prompts, as the company aggressively pursues machine...
Washington Post cuts a third of its staff in a blow to a legendary news brand
The Washington Post laid off one-third of its staff Wednesday, eliminating its sports section, several foreign bureaus and its books coverage in a widespread purge that represented a brutal blow to...
Technology & Innovation
Invest Alberta’s Rick Christiaanse unexpectedly resigns as CEO
Crown corporation’s former COO is now acting CEO. The post Invest Alberta’s Rick Christiaanse unexpectedly resigns as CEO first appeared on BetaKit.
BDC head says bank pulled back from life sciences “too early” as it preps new VC fund
Upcoming life sciences fund to invest directly in companies from a more than $100-million envelope. The post BDC head says bank pulled back from life sciences “too early” as it preps new VC fund...