Environment
Canada freezes vehicle emissions standard for three years, delays stricter targets
The federal and Ontario governments announced a three-year pause on increasing the emissions standard for new vehicles.
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iGaming
EDGE Markets projects $2 billion in NFL season transactions
The fintech company has already processed over $800 million in the first 44 days of the 2026 season.
Science
Scientists say moon lacks enough water to sustain large cities
A new study finds the moon's water supply could only support a million people for about 100 years.
Environment
Canadian company uses drones to plant trees in Quebec's burned forests
The company has planted nearly 700,000 trees in damaged areas, working with a Cree First Nation to collect native seeds.
Cities
Ottawa mayoral candidates offer differing tax plans ahead of Monday's vote
The four leading candidates have proposed tax freezes, caps and a levy to address city budget pressures.
Cities
Durham transit riders say candidates ignore system's struggles as election nears
Advocates and riders say public transit has been a background issue in municipal campaigns despite unreliable service and coverage gaps.
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.
Housing
Oxford Economics forecasts deeper home price and sales declines as rates rise
The firm expects home sales and prices to slide this fall and into early next year as mortgage rates rise.
iGaming
Boyd Gaming's third-quarter earnings miss estimates on Las Vegas weakness
The casino operator reported revenue of $990.5 million, a 1.4% decline, as construction and weaker tourism hurt its Nevada properties.
Science
Record European heat killed over 50,000 people this summer, study finds
A new study attributes more than 32,000 of those deaths to human-caused climate change.
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.