Construction underway on new northwest Calgary library amid gap in amenities on city outskirts
The new library at the Symons Valley Centre in Calgary's northwest community of Sage Hill is expected to be complete in mid-2028.
Queenswood Chatelaine, Ottawa News
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Politics & Government
‘Father of Nunavut’ challenges territory’s refusal to pay for his housing, home care in Iqaluit
The Nunavut government was previously funding John Amagoalik’s higher living costs in an Ottawa long-term care home
Former director of B.C. Conservatives hired private investigator, lawyer alleges
Legislators critical of Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay claim they were targeted
OPP bust illegal online cannabis operation, seize more than $365K in products
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and its specialized cannabis enforcement team began investigating the operation, known as "420 Highway,' in July.
Will there be a snap B.C. election?
"We call on the premier to respect the law and respect the integrity of the local election process that only happens once every four years," Cori Ramsay, president of the UBCM said
Business & Economy
Two Ontario Sikh Temples face lawsuit over $13-million in loans linked to former Liberal MP
Rajvinder Grewal’s law firm allegedly failed to properly execute paperwork associated with the loans
TUK Group Advances 35 Toronto Rental Homes, Launches TUK Partner Portal
Foundation walls poured at Lambton, Coxwell acquisition closed and McRoberts agreement firm as TUK Group rolls out a secure digital reporting platform for its partners TORONTO, Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE...
Corus receives CRTC approval to go ahead with recapitalization transaction
The CRTC granted Chorus Entertainment regulatory approval for a recapitalization plan that would see a change in ownership.
Stardust Metal Announces $12.6 Million Brokered Private Placement
Not for distribution to United States newswire services or for dissemination in the United States TORONTO, Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stardust Metal Corp. (TSXV:ZIGY) (“Stardust” or the...
Former Canada Health Infoway CEO sues for wrongful dismissal
Michael Green alleges he was scapegoated for failure of PrescribeIT, a project to get doctors to send prescriptions electronically
Environment & Climate
‘Forcing a reckoning’: How Asia is preparing for a ‘supersized’ El Niño
From Sri Lanka to South Korea, governments are preparing for droughts, wildfires, typhoons and floods – with climate plans facing their biggest challenge to dateAsian governments are rushing...
B.C.'s New Polaris mine could fly out gold on up to 15 flights a day
Canagold’s proposed New Polaris mine has gotten the attention of both the provincial and federal governments. Its transportation plan relies on up to 15 cargo flights a day
Technology & Innovation
Aidan Gomez says Cohere won’t get into the business of making chips
Toronto AI company won’t follow competitors in pursuit of in-house semiconductors. The post Aidan Gomez says Cohere won’t get into the business of making chips first appeared on BetaKit.
Mila negotiating new federal funding after being tasked with open-source AI file
Solomon: “It’s in the tens of millions. It’s serious backing, and we’re backing Mila.” The post Mila negotiating new federal funding after being tasked with open-source AI file first...