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
Billionaire businessman has pleaded not guilty to 12 charges stemming from alleged incidents that took place decades ago involving seven complainants
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
Prime Minister Mark Carney promised a summit with federal, provincial, territorial and First Nations leadership last December, shortly after a special assembly of chiefs unanimously rejected his...
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
Vancouver, BC, June 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aben Gold Corp. (TSX-V: ABM) (OTCID: ABNAF) (Frankfurt: ML1) (“Aben” or “the Company”) announces that it has closed a non-brokered private...
Beware the ‘zombie’ CUSMA: Trade expert warns of years of CUSMA uncertainty
Canada could be headed toward a “zombie” version of Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) that keeps businesses trapped in a cycle of uncertainty for years, according to a trade expert.
Magna Mining Announces Graduation to the Toronto Stock Exchange and Results of Annual & Special Meeting of Shareholders
SUDBURY, Ontario, June 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Magna Mining Inc. (TSXV: NICU) (OTCQX: MGMNF) (FSE: 8YD) (“Magna” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it will be graduating from...
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
Expansion could also hit access to housing, education, healthcare, open spaces and transport, analysis saysConstruction of a third runway at Heathrow is likely to have significant adverse effects on...