Extreme weather driving sharp rise in Alberta insurance premiums
Industry officials say the cost of home insurance in Alberta has surged dramatically as insurers grapple with mounting claims tied to natural disasters.
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Friday, June 19, 2026
Politics & Government
Ruling expected today in Frank Stronach’s sexual assault trial
A ruling is expected today in the sexual assault trial of billionaire Frank Stronach. Stronach has pleaded not guilty to 12 charges involving seven complainants, stemming from alleged incidents that...
Canadians will pay up to $3,348 this year on government debt interest, study finds
Newfoundlanders are worse off, with Albertans paying the least at $1,845 per person
First Nations to meet Carney amid concerns major projects could sideline other priorities
First Nations leaders are set to meet Prime Minister Mark Carney amid concerns that major energy projects may sideline other priorities. This summit follows a unanimous rejection by a special...
Morning Update: Why young men still want to be dads
This morning update highlights three key stories: an analysis of why young men still desire fatherhood, a probe into Alberta’s health authority, and Canada’s participation in the World Cup. These...
Business & Economy
Capstone finds major groundwater issues at Chile mine ahead of regulator’s expansion review
Vancouver-based miner has proposed environmental measures to mitigate the impact at Mantos Blancos
Aben Gold Corp. Closes $1.3 Million Private Placement of Flow-Through Units
Aben Gold Corp. announced the closing of a non-brokered private placement raising CAD $1.334 million. The Vancouver-based company issued 6.67 million flow-through units at CAD $0.20 each. This...
Beware the ‘zombie’ CUSMA: Trade expert warns of years of CUSMA uncertainty
A trade expert warns that Canada may face a 'zombie' version of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). This scenario could trap businesses in prolonged uncertainty, hindering economic...
Magna Mining Announces Graduation to the Toronto Stock Exchange and Results of Annual & Special Meeting of Shareholders
Magna Mining Inc. announced its graduation from the TSX Venture Exchange to the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). The Sudbury-based company confirmed that its common shares will begin trading on the TSX...
Hormuz Reopening to Spark Oil Field Restart Visible From Space
Billions of dollars rest on how quickly the crucial waterway for oil can be fully re-opened after the Iran war triggered the biggest cut in production in history.
Environment & Climate
‘Termination shock’: trust our expert warnings on geoengineering’s planetary risks | Raymond Pierrehumbert, Julia Slingo, Michael Mann and Valerie Masson-Delmotte
Prominent climate scientists warn against solar geoengineering, citing severe planetary risks like 'termination shock.' They argue these techno-optimistic fixes distract from essential carbon...
How the world’s voracious appetite for shrimp is destroying Ecuador’s mangroves
Rising global shrimp demand is driving mangrove deforestation and pollution in Ecuador, threatening local ecosystems and shellfish gatherers' livelihoods. As farms expand, traditional workers like...
Heathrow third runway likely to harm health of millions nearby, official report warns
An official UK Department for Transport report warns that constructing a third runway at Heathrow Airport will likely cause significant adverse health effects for up to 3 million nearby residents....