iGaming
Wildz Group receives first online gambling licence for Finland's new market
The Malta-based operator is the first to publicly confirm it has secured a licence ahead of the market's liberalisation in July 2027.
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Housing
Canadian home sales and prices fell in September as mortgage costs bite
The national benchmark price fell 0.4% during the month and was 3.4% below a year earlier.
Weather
Environment Canada issues frost advisory for Toronto area
The weather agency warns of freezing temperatures overnight, particularly north of Highway 401.
Cities
Lethbridge council considers $287-million regional water and wastewater expansion
The project aims to support housing and economic development in southern Alberta and could begin construction in 2027.
iGaming
Brazilian lawmakers propose 97 amendments to fixed-odds betting ban
The proposals seek to restore licensed betting operations while imposing tighter restrictions on advertising and game types.
Weather
Cold front brings wind, snow and hail risk to B.C. Interior
Environment Canada warns of gusty winds, falling snow levels and a risk of thunderstorms across a wide area.
Weather
Wildfires burn in Southern California as utilities cut power to thousands
A rapidly spreading blaze in Malibu has forced evacuations and threatened a juvenile detention facility.
Environment
Fire officer says crews caught in cycle of wildfires and floods
A senior officer says climate change has created extremes of summer wildfires and winter floods, straining resources.
Environment
EU leaders clash over carbon market rules at Brussels summit
The Emissions Trading System was a core friction point, with Nordic nations warning against weakening it while others blamed it for high costs.
Housing
Edmonton home prices dip slightly as market cools and inventory grows
A new report shows the aggregate home price in the Edmonton region fell 0.6 percent from the previous quarter to $479,500.
Housing
Ward 15 candidates cite growth, affordability as top issues ahead of Hamilton election
The six contenders for the Flamborough and Waterdown seat are focusing on infrastructure and managing rapid residential expansion.
Science
Water reacts with plastic to create harmful particles, new study finds
The chemical reaction creates particles that damage red blood cells and proteins, raising health concerns.
Science
Elephant carcasses enrich savannah soil for years after death, study finds
A new study shows the nutrients from decomposing elephant bodies boost plant growth and attract herbivores for more than seven years.