Suspects face further charges as police investigate chemicals found near Western University
Four suspects arrested last month after chemicals that could be used to make explosives were found in a home near the University
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Transport minister will ‘not interfere’ with plane certification despite Trump threat
The certification holdup appears to relate to a de-icing issue in Gulfstream fuel systems, with U.S. regulators granting the two jets only temporary approval on condition the company fix the problem...
Folk music to take centre stage in Calgary with Canadian awards show
The best of this country’s folk music will be in the spotlight as the Canadian Folk Music Awards return to Calgary. The 2026 event runs April 9–12 at various venues in the city, including the...
Son of Norway’s crown princess denies rape charges as trial begins
Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, pleaded not guilty to the most serious charges, including the four counts of rape.
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Hot Picks: Restaurant stocks shift to beverages, protein and value
Restaurant stocks are adapting to value pricing, beverage innovation and protein trends as investors assess demand drivers for 2025 and beyond.
Businesses ‘frozen’ by trade uncertainty are top risk to Canada’s economy, says BMO’s Douglas Porter
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Glencore Canada suspends major investments in its Horne Smelter
Glencore Canada says it has suspended its $300 million investment tied to emissions reductions at its Horne Smelter in Rouyn-Noranda, Que.
Pfizer weight-loss drug data raises questions about side effects, shares fall
Pfizer on Tuesday released trial data on a high-profile obesity drug from its recent US$10 billion Metsera purchase that raises questions about its tolerability for patients, and shares of the U.S....
Verisk Estimates Insured Losses for Winter Storm Fern Could Reach USD 4 Billion
Freeze is expected to be the largest driver of insured losses among the modeled perils BOSTON, Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading strategic data analytics and...