George Chuvalo, five-time Canadian heavyweight boxing champion, has died
The boxing icon was never knocked off his feet in 93 professional fights, and went the distance with Muhammad Ali – twice
Canada News
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Politics
Elks clinch playoff spot via 53-16 win over Stamps
Joe Robustelli caught a pair of touchdown passes as the Edmonton Elks clinched a playoff berth for the first time since 2019 with a 53-16 rout over the rival Calgary Stampeders in the Labour Day...
How Mike Babcock may "pivot" with the Edmonton Oilers: 9 Things
The boys are back on the bus. The Captain’s Skates are underway as is Rookie Camp. The first pre-season games are not far away. Based on some early looks, how may Mike Babcock deploy his troops?...
'You know my benchmarks': Flames youngster Matvei Gridin not backing down from ambitious goals this season
Gridin said in the spring that he wanted to lead the Flames in scoring, and even if he won’t say it again he isn’t backing down heading into this season.
'Complete performance' gives Calgary Wild win over Halifax Tides as unbeaten run reaches 7 matches
18-year-old Taegan Stewart kicks winning goal in front of hometown supporters after returning to Wild FC following a stint with Canada's U20 team.
'Nearly perfect' Team Germany captures 12th BMO Nations' Cup crown at Spruce Meadows
Riders Daniel Deusser, Sophie Hinners, Jorne Sprehe and Richard Vogel continue Germany's domination in the team event during the Masters tournament.
Blue Bombers pick ‘Riders apart in Banjo Bowl
Redha Kramdi forced a fumble and made a game-saving interception to help the Winnipeg Blue Bombers edge the Saskatchewan Roughriders 19-6 in the annual Banjo Bowl at Princess Auto Stadium Saturday...
Canada to co-host conference on returning Ukrainian kids, detainees
Canada, Ukraine and Norway will host an international conference in Toronto focused on returning Ukrainian children, detained civilians and prisoners of war.
'The more we are united, the more we are strong': Calgary's francophone community celebrates diversity amid growing immigration debate
While Alberta’s political conversations are becoming increasingly focused on who belongs, Calgary’s francophone community is busy creating opportunities for people to come together. That was the...
Quebec party leaders talk transport, health care on campaign trail as first debate looms
The debate is scheduled for Tuesday in preparation for the Oct. 5 election
Government
Business
OpenAI will not go public in 2026 after growing safety concerns, Altman says
The warnings follow cases of AI agents going rogue to hack external systems and AI safety researchers quitting their companies
Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2026 Names Agimol Pradeep From United Kingdom Winner of USD 250,000 Prize
KOCHI, India — From more than 134,000 registrations spanning 214 countries and economies, Nurse Agimol Pradeep from United Kingdom has been announced as the winner of the Aster Guardians Global...
Flying this fall? You might get a good deal
Canadians planning a fall getaway could find cheaper flights as airlines compete for passengers after the busy summer travel season, even as airlines fly into fall in a real fix over the cost of fuel.
Anthropic CEO urges AI companies to slow development as safety concerns mount
In a social media post, Dario Amodei outlined a three-step framework aimed at slowing AI development and creating more time to address its risks
Trump says trade deal with Canada could come ‘fairly soon,’ says U.S. has been ‘ripped off’ for 50 years
U.S. President Donald Trump predicted his administration could reach a trade deal with Canada 'fairly soon,' after repeating claims his country had been “ripped off” by its northern neighbour.
Truck Drivers Say: “Minister Hajdu: It’s time to take on bad bosses, enforce the Canada Labour Code, and invest in road health and safety.”
Brampton, ON — On the last day of National Trucking Week, drivers from across Canada brought an urgent message to the Carney government. They called on Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu and...
LetPot Marks 7th Anniversary With Successful Smart Gardening Showcase at IFA Berlin 2026
The smart indoor gardening brand drew significant interest from European consumers and distributors while showcasing its connected growing ecosystem and new multi-level hydroponic system Key Facts:...
Carney’s pitch, Trump’s latest trade blow and RBC’s new fund for Canadian tech investments: Must-read business and investing stories
Plus, Canadian business travel to the U.S. still going strong even as trade war intensifies
Pardu Productions Publishes Exclusive Feature on Marc Mysterio’s Proposed “Name vs. Name” Match
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pardu Productions today announced the publication of an exclusive interview with boxer Marc Mysterio and the feature covers his comments regarding a...
MEDIA ADVISORY: ‘The Mosquers’ Muslim Film Festival Returns to Edmonton Sept 17-20, 2026 with Mahershala Ali’s Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother
EDMONTON, Alberta, Sept. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — General admission tickets are now on sale for The Mosquers Film Festival 2026, the world’s largest Muslim film and arts festival, returning...
Community
Body found in burned vehicle in Mississippi Mills
OPP and the Mississippi Mills Fire Department responded to the scene late Friday afternoon.
Opinion: Why Canada's new pipeline proposal threatens the Salish Sea
Margot Venton: A proposed Alberta oil pipeline, Roberts Bank marine terminal expansion and Ottawa's proposal to side step safeguards of the Species at Risk Act could reshape the future of B.C.'s...
Ethiopian embassy residence focus of heritage-designation dispute with Ottawa
The built heritage committee will consider a staff report calling on council to approve the designation for the property on Island Park Crescent.
Canadian boxer George Chuvalo, who faced Muhammad Ali in his prime, dead at 89
George Chuvalo, the iron-chinned Canadian heavyweight who took the best punches from the giants of boxing without ever falling, has died. He was 89.
Urgency level high as Blue Jays look to make push for playoff spot
Saturday's results trimmed the Guardians' lead over the Blue Jays to just one game in the race for the final American League wild-card spot. Toronto holds the tiebreaker between the clubs, giving...
Ottawa police investigating early-morning shooting
Emergency crews found a man in his 20s with life-threatening injuries near Bank and Heron just after 4:30 a.m. Saturday.
'Lucky to be alive': West Broadway man nearly struck by SUV being pursued by police
A West Broadway man escaped serious injury on Friday afternoon after an SUV being pursued by police collided with another vehicle at the intersection of Broadway and Langside Street.
Canadiens sign veteran forward Chris Kreider to 1-year deal
Free agent forward Chris Kreider has signed a one-year deal with the Montreal Canadiens. The team made the announcement on Saturday but did not disclose financial details.
As 1st election debate approaches, Quebec party leaders talk transport, health
The political parties pitched promises on transport, public safety and health care on the Quebec campaign trail Saturday as leaders will begin making their way to Montreal ahead of televised debates...
B.C.: 15 bestselling books for the week of Sept. 5
Compiled by Bookmanager using weekly sales statistics from more than 250 Canadian independent book stores.
Health
Sudbury researchers calling for more supports to prevent nurse suicide
Researchers at Laurentian University are calling for changes in the health care system after looking into rates of suicidal thinking among nurses working across Canada.
Generic acetaminophen pills recalled due to possible 'foreign material' contamination
An over-the-counter pain reliever is being recalled due to the possible presence of "foreign material" that could harm the digestive system.
'This is a girl that needed help': N.S. mother blames lack of long-term detox for daughter's death
Leslie Tilley says her daughter, Barbara, was never able to get treatment that worked for her while she battled addiction.
Environment
AI could make holiday planning easier for overwhelmed travelers
Generative AI could help overwhelmed travelers organize their thoughts, compare options and complete vacation plans they might otherwise abandon, according to new research from the University of...
Warm ski season a warning of bleak future for Australia’s snow tourism: ‘So this is our new normal’
While holidaymakers have maintained ‘super positive attitudes’, average snow depths measured since 1954 have declined by nearly 20%If you freeze it, they will come. For now.On a weekday morning...
Magnetic nanoparticles detect amoxicillin allergy with 98% sensitivity in early tests
A multidisciplinary scientific team at the University of Malaga has developed a new technology based on magnetic nanoparticles that enables precise, rapid and reliable diagnosis of allergy to...
Six ways people have used magic to protect their homes throughout history—from witch bottles to 'hag stones'
Virtually all cultures and eras fizz with magic. You might call it a secret ingredient of human life because magic takes so many forms and serves so many functions.
Japan's Hayabusa2 achieves first-ever laser ranging experiment with an asteroid
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's (JAXA) Hayabusa2 spacecraft reached another milestone this summer, a first for space agencies. On Sunday, July 5, the probe conducted the first successful...
A brief history of the hangover and its remedies—from cabbages to cloves and the lungs of a goat
Anyone who has ever woken up with a hangover will recognize its physical and psychological effects: headache, nausea, self-loathing, regret and perhaps even some shame at the uninhibited behavior...
Unified framework shows thermoelectric performance depends on more than the material itself
Thermoelectric materials can directly convert heat into electricity, making them promising for recovering waste heat from factories, vehicles and other sources. They can also transport heat when an...
Silicon nanosphere coatings deliver glossy, nonfading color on 3D surfaces
"Color coatings are expected to provide vivid color, brightness, gloss and long-term durability, yet no existing technology satisfies all of these requirements simultaneously," says Kobe University...
Unexpected Amazon hotspot: Central north faces fastest rise in extreme heat and water stress
The central north Amazon, with extensive areas of high forest cover, natural savannas and vast, important Indigenous territories, was not previously considered the area most affected by climate...
Southern Ocean may flip from carbon sink to carbon source under mitigation scenarios
Plans to limit the global temperature rise to 1.5°C above preindustrial levels depend on reaching net-zero emissions and, in many cases, actively removing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air. While...
Sports
Elks snap playoff drought with win over Stampeders
Canadian boxing icon George Chuvalo dies at 89
Canadiens make easy bet on Kreider’s experience, offensive upside
A $2.15-million, one-year contract for a six-foot-three, 232-pound, 35-year-old winger who has over 1000 games of NHL experience and is still producing at a reasonable rate is hardly a gamble.
Jean Silva defeats Jose Miguel Delgado by submission at Noche UFC
Jean Silva has scored a big win.
Blue Jays ace Dylan Cease replaces painting in John Schneider’s office
The “Eve of Toronto” has a follow-up. And it’s providing plenty of colour on the wall in Blue Jays manager John Schneider’s office.
Phillies star Jesus Luzardo undergoes MRI that shows no serious damage
Philadelphia Phillies star pitcher Jesús Luzardo underwent an MRI that showed no serious issues, though he won’t throw for a couple of days while dealing with stiffness in his left shoulder.
Blue Bombers pick Roughriders apart to win Banjo Bowl
Elena Rybakina dethrones Aryna Sabalenka to win 1st U.S. Open title, punctuate her rise to No. 1
Elena Rybakina won her first U.S. Open title and punctuated her climb to the top of women's tennis by beating Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 on Saturday in New York.
Rybakina beats Sabalenka to win US Open title, punctuate her rise to No. 1
Elena Rybakina has won her first US Open title.
Blue Jays power past Orioles to turn page on rough stretch
The Blue Jays were in danger of allowing one bad day to bleed into the next after losing four of their last five games. But Toronto’s bats and bullpen came through to even a pivotal series against...
Technology
Bears, caribou and other animals are messing with this researcher's equipment, and he's got photos to prove it
Lucas Brehaut was hoping there’d be a lot of interest in his research, though it might be a case of “be careful what you wish for.” Caribou, moose, black bears, wolves, rabbits and owls have...
Tracking the Canadian capital commitments surrounding Carney’s investment summit
BetaKit’s running list of the major investors committing billions of dollars to Canadian projects. The post Tracking the Canadian capital commitments surrounding Carney’s investment summit first...
Regulatory AI company Ultimarii raises $13-million Series A round
BDC and Mistral Venture Partners led the financing round, with additional support from IRAP. The post Regulatory AI company Ultimarii raises $13-million Series A round first appeared on BetaKit.
Micrologic raises $45 million for sovereign cloud services
Québec-based sovereign cloud provider aims to win more contracts across Canada. The post Micrologic raises $45 million for sovereign cloud services first appeared on BetaKit.
Q&A: Amii CEO explains why Canada’s AI literacy initiative is about agency
Cam Linke says literacy can help Canadians have difficult discussions around AI. The post Q&A: Amii CEO explains why Canada’s AI literacy initiative is about agency first appeared on BetaKit.
CIBC commits $2 billion to financing smaller defence and dual-use businesses
Toronto-based bank joins BMO, RBC, and Canada’s other big banks in ramping up its support for defence. The post CIBC commits $2 billion to financing smaller defence and dual-use businesses first...
Gravity’s 23-year-old founder left Vancouver for San Francisco. One day, he hopes to come back bigger
AI adtech startup hopes to eventually parlay its $30.5-million USD Series A into a Canadian office. The post Gravity’s 23-year-old founder left Vancouver for San Francisco. One day, he hopes to...
Meta promotes upcoming data centre buildout at Alberta investment conference
Meta representative Matt Sexton spoke about the $13 billion project’s economic and social impacts. The post Meta promotes upcoming data centre buildout at Alberta investment conference first...
Wittington Ventures closes third, $180-million VC fund
Weston family-backed firm plans to back 15 more startups. The post Wittington Ventures closes third, $180-million VC fund first appeared on BetaKit.
What’s next for trust, innovation, and co-creation in the Canadian FinTech ecosystem?
Ahead of Canada FinTech Forum 2026, Mastercard’s Balinder Ahluwalia on local builders shaping future commerce. The post What’s next for trust, innovation, and co-creation in the Canadian FinTech...
World
Yemen’s Houthis seize strategic Mayun Island in Red Sea
Yemen’s Houthis have seized the strategic Mayun Island as they cement control over the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
One dead and more than 30 missing after ferry sinks off Vanuatu coast in rough seas
Prime minister’s office tells families of those missing ‘the nation stands with you’ as search and rescue efforts continueOne person has died and more than 30 are missing after a ferry sank off...
‘We started to plummet’: Turbulence rocks Turkish Airlines flight
Video shows passengers screaming as turbulence rocked a Tunisia-bound Turkish Airlines flight.
Iraq seizes drone-launching platform used for targeting Saudi oil pipeline
Saudi authorities trace the launch site to Maysan province in southeastern Iraq, near the Iranian border.
Why Spain’s new Sahrawi citizenship law matters to Morocco
The new citizenship bill for Sahrawis touches a sensitive fault line in Madrid’s ties with Rabat.
Iran’s Pezeshkian: ‘We are not at war with Saudi Arabia’
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran is not at war with Saudi Arabia.
They lost their jobs after posting about Charlie Kirk, but some have no regrets
Some people fired in the wake of Kirk's assassination have won big settlements from employers, others have had to start over from scratch.
Trump says he would ‘love to see’ a united Ireland during Irish visit
US President Donald Trump said he would ‘love to see’ a united Ireland.
Houthi projectile wounds two, damages mosque in Jazan region, Saudi says
The Houthis claim their attack targeted a Saudi military base in Sharurah.
Iran war live: Saudi Arabia and Houthis trade strikes over Bab al-Mandeb
Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of launching 129 strikes in 48 hours as fears grow over impact on Riyadh’s oil industry