iGaming
BETBY sponsors new elite rapid chess tournament in Barcelona
The MOVE Cup will feature an eight-player field, a €300,000 prize pool and an equal donation to the MOVE Foundation.
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Housing
CMHC reports 143,929 approved homes not yet started in September
The count of homes with permits but no construction rose 1.1% from August, while actual housing starts fell 11% year-over-year.
Housing
Canada's home prices more than doubled since 2005, outpacing all peer nations
A new CMHC report shows Canada's inflation-adjusted home prices rose 101% over two decades, more than any comparable country.
iGaming
Sunbet Italia adopts Fast Track CRM to centralize player management
The Italian operator will use the platform's AI to manage customer relationships across its sportsbook, casino, poker and bingo products.
Cities
Bonnie Crombie pledges subway extension to Mississauga as top priority if elected
The former mayor says she would launch a business case within 100 days to extend the TTC's Bloor-Danforth line to Square One.
Science
Report warns Canada's science infrastructure lacks coordination, misses opportunities
An expert panel says Canada's world-class science capabilities are not being used effectively due to a lack of strategic federal planning.
Science
Expert panel urges coordinated planning for Canada's national research infrastructure
A new report says Canada must better coordinate its large-scale research facilities to align with national priorities and global competitiveness.
Cities
Ottawa councillors face competitive races as municipal election nears
Several wards feature well-funded challengers and acrimonious campaigns ahead of the Oct. 27 vote.
Cities
Surrey mayor pledges to approve all campaign commitments at first council meeting
The newly elected mayor says his council will introduce a motion to formally approve every platform promise.
Environment
China's solar capacity claims fail to account for unused power, analyst says
An environmental sociologist says China's unused renewable power undermines claims it has surpassed coal in electricity generation.
iGaming
New Jersey bill would shift underage gambling fines to addiction programs
The measure would replace criminal charges with civil fines and direct the revenue to gambling addiction prevention and treatment.
Weather
Strong winds threaten remote northern Ontario communities
Environment Canada has issued wind warnings for several far-northern communities, where travel and power could be disrupted.
Weather
Airdrie voters face chilly morning wind chill on Alberta referendum day
Voters heading to the polls Monday will experience a morning wind chill near -6 C, a calmer day after damaging weekend winds.