Housing
Halifax home prices post second-largest monthly drop on record
The typical home price fell 3.9 percent to $541,700, the second-largest monthly decline on record.
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Weather
Storm Austen brings flooding and travel chaos to southern England
The Environment Agency warns of wave overtopping and debris spray in the Chiswell area.
Housing
Study finds Manitoba's Rent Assist program did not cause substantial rent increases
An analysis of the program found no evidence it led to higher rents since its 2014 introduction.
Environment
GTA municipalities lag on climate targets despite 2019 emergency declarations
Emissions in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area rose slightly last year, far from the steep cuts needed to meet 2030 goals.
Cities
Ottawa mayoral candidates propose fare cuts, hikes and service fixes
The four leading candidates have released platforms focused on fares, reliability and funding ahead of the Oct. 26 election.
Weather
Parts of Alberta could see up to 25 centimetres of snow this weekend
Environment Canada warns travel will be challenging as a strong system brings heavy snow to northeastern Alberta.
Science
Canada funds space projects using nuclear byproducts for lunar power and heat
The Canadian Space Agency is providing $11.1 million for 16 projects, including two using radioisotopes for spacecraft heat and power.
Cities
Rabid skunk bites people in downtown Vancouver, health officials urge treatment
Health officials say a small number of people have received rabies vaccinations after being bitten by the infected animal.
iGaming
Casinos Austria names Andreas Bierwirth as next CEO for 2027
He will succeed Erwin van Lambaart in March 2027 as the company prepares for major licence renewals and a liberalised online market.
Weather
Researchers find superconductivity and pseudogap compete in copper-based materials
A team used pulses of light to temporarily suppress superconductivity, revealing the pseudogap state emerges in its place.
Weather
Scientist says high fire risk, gusty winds preceded deadly CFB Wainwright blaze
An atmospheric physics professor says the Fire Weather Index was high and a forecast cold front brought gusts before the grass fire killed four soldiers.
Environment
Space sector sees Arctic leadership opportunity, urges faster procurement
The industry group's members want more authority for program managers and a national conversation about space investment.
Environment
Canada needs 19 million EV charging ports by 2040, institute says
A new report says the country must build millions of charging ports to support an expected 21 million electric vehicles.