$5.1-million settlement for victims of Quebec ski gondola malfunctions
Announced on Monday, the $5.1-million deal will be put to the Quebec Superior Court for approval on March 3.
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Politics & Government
Leon Draisaitl carrying flag for Germany at Olympic opening ceremonies
Not only is Leon Draisaitl revered in Edmonton, but he is also the face of winter sports in Germany — an honour made official by his selection as his country’s flag bearer at the Winter Olympic...
N.S. reaches agreement that could send offshore wind power to Massachusetts
Prime Minister Mark Carney has said the federal government is prepared to work with Nova Scotia to accelerate the development of Wind West.
These are the Canadians with ‘consistent low income,’ new data shows
The study used data from the 2016 Canadian census to evaluate what population groups were most impacted by low-income measure after tax.
Man sentenced to life in prison for 2024 plot to kill Donald Trump
The sentencing was the culmination of a trial that featured Routh representing himself, despite no legal training
Business & Economy
Suncor boosts dividends as record output pads bottom line
The chief executive of Suncor Energy Inc. says it delivered record production during the fourth quarter of 2025 despite mucky conditions in northeastern Alberta that caused problems for at least one...
United Rentals Empowers Frontline Decision-Making with Business Intelligence Agent Built on Snowflake
Fortune 300 leader is deploying AI agents on Snowflake to help teams across 1,600+ branches make faster, data-driven decisions United Rentals has rolled out a new Business Intelligence Agent powered...
Washington Post starts wave of layoffs in cost cutting measure
The Post didn’t specify how many jobs were being eliminated
Cole Kachur’s Top Picks for Feb. 4, 2026
Top picks from Cole Kachur, Senior Investment Advisor & Portfolio Manager, Wellington-Altus Private Wealth
European Stocks Steady as Cyclical Sector Gains Offset Tech Drop
European stocks were muted, with advances in cyclical sectors such as autos and chemicals offsetting declines in technology shares. Novo Nordisk A/S plunged 17% after issuing a shock sales forecast.
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...