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.
Mathers, Winnipeg News
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Politics & Government
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.
The Curator: 8 beauty tools that are *actually* worth the investment
Discover the best beauty tools worth investing in, from LED face masks and hair stylers to at-home laser hair removal and gel manicure systems.
Three Nova Scotia communities to launch crime prevention projects
The Nova Scotia government has announced it will use federal money to establish public safety projects aimed at preventing crime in three municipalities.
Business & Economy
QuickQuotes: World reacts to Carney's pursuit of new alliance with the European Union
Here are some of the reactions from Canada and abroad to the push for closer ties between the EU and Canada.
How the European Union works and how it’s changing
The European Union is a complex assembly of countries that is taking on an increasingly important role for the world and for Canadian interests.
Why the U.S. Federal Reserve is lifting rates now, and what it means
The U.S. Fed’s rate-setting committee unanimously agreed to a rate hike, and signaled that a second increase later this year would likely be appropriate.
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.
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.