Canada introduces legislation to create a more connected health care system
Bill S-5 would set common standards for tech companies transferring health data
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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Politics & Government
Motherhood, family bring new perspective to Games for 3-time Canadian Olympian
Canadian freestyle skiier Cassie Sharpe, who won a gold medal in Pyeongchang and silver in Beijing, is heading into her third Games with a different perspective on sport and life.
Calgary man who joined ISIS in 2013 receives 16-year prison sentence
Justice Corina Dario says there was 'no evidence' Jamal Borhot's beliefs have changed since he returned to Calgary from Syria in 2014, where he joined ISIS.
Calgarians concerned over permit approvals ahead of citywide rezoning debate
The policy changed Calgary’s land-use bylaw to make residential grade-oriented infill (R-CG) the default residential zoning district across the city.
Dip in Saskatchewan population result of immigration caps, expert says
An immigration expert says the dip in Saskatchewan's latest population numbers can be owed to a federal government-imposed cap on temporary foreign workers.
Business & Economy
Lawyers reach deal with Hudson’s Bay to partially cover lost disability payments
Law firm also filed motion for a plan to create ‘hardship programs’ to provide support to former staffers
UPDATE: XTM Inc. Clarifies RPAA-Related Disclosure and Regulatory Continuity
TORONTO — XTM Inc. (OTCQB: XTMIF | CSE: PAID) (“XTM” or the “Company”) is issuing this clarification regarding language contained in its February 2, 2026 news release referencing...
Lawyers for ex-Hudson’s Bay employees ask court to approve hardship fund
Lawyers representing former Hudson’s Bay employees are asking a court to approve two new mechanisms meant to help staff cope with the fall of the department store.
Glencore to suspend plan to upgrade Quebec copper smelter after emissions talks break down
Decision to suspend investment plans worth $1-billion raises the prospect that Canada’s only copper smelter will end operations
Octopus Buys Major Australian Battery Projects Worth $2 Billion
The Australian arm of Octopus Energy Group Ltd. will acquire two local battery projects worth more than A$3 billion ($2.1 billion), expanding the UK company’s footprint in a country that’s...