Carney commits $270-million in military aid for Ukraine during European summit in Armenia
Money will go toward purchasing items from a NATO list, and brings Canada’s total monetary support for Ukraine up to $25.8-billion
Avonlea News
Monday, May 4, 2026
Politics & Government
Proposed budgets for parliamentary officers, transnational repression and housing starts in the spotlight
Parliamentary officers' budgets, transnational repression, and housing starts are topics for discussion at today's House and Senate committee meetings.
Morning Update: One more step for Alberta separatists
Also in today’s edition: PM Mark Carney in Armenia and more updates from Project South
Joly, Solomon to unveil new support for tariff-hit sectors in eastern Ontario as Carney wraps up whirlwind visit to Armenia
Joly and Solomon are set to announce support for tariff-affected sectors in eastern Ontario. Carney recently completed a visit to Armenia.
Amy Hamm: Online safety is parents’ responsibility — not government’s
While protecting children is a worthy goal, we do not need a draconian censorship regime to achieve it
Business & Economy
Fervo Energy eyes US$6.5 billion valuation in U.S. IPO
Fervo Energy aims for a US$6.5 billion valuation in its upcoming U.S. initial public offering.
Geothermal Energy Developer Fervo Seeks $1.33 Billion in US IPO
Fervo Energy Co., a geothermal energy developer, is looking to raise as much as $1.33 billion in a US initial public offering, as more firms seek to capitalize on the growing power demand for data...
Galle Gallants Announce New Ownership Under Gallant Sports and Media LLC Within urban-gro / Flash Sports & Media / IPG–Operated LPL Season 6 Ecosystem; Pubudu Dassanayake Appointed Head Coach
Owners Kiran Mantripragada and Uday Kiran Namballa Anchors Franchise; Active Discussions With Sri Lankan Marquees Dasun Shanaka and Eshan Malinga Ahead of July–August 2026 Tournament Window...
Launch of first prediction-market ETFs delayed as U.S. SEC seeks details from issuers
Dozens of funds tied to elections, recessions, tech layoffs and other events were expected to launch this week
Loblaw Partners with Canadian AI Company Shakudo to Accelerate Its AI Adoption and Deployment
TORONTO, May 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX: L; “Loblaw” or the “Company”) has partnered with Canadian technology firm Shakudo, as the Company continues to...
Technology & Innovation
Q&A: Why the threat of Anthropic’s Mythos demonstrates the need for sovereign AI
CIRA VP Jon Ferguson on how the Project Glasswing preview could leave Canadian firms out in the cold. The post Q&A: Why the threat of Anthropic’s Mythos demonstrates the need for sovereign AI first...
Plum acquired by US-based Phenom to reduce bad hires in the age of AI
Phenom expands into Canada with its third acquisition this year. The post Plum acquired by US-based Phenom to reduce bad hires in the age of AI first appeared on BetaKit.