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Comprehensive analysis reveals 61% of Kalshi's August trading volume came from sports contracts while undisputed swap instruments represented just 0.6%, as federal appeals courts split on whether prediction markets qualify as swaps under the Commodity Exchange Act.
A Canadian-developed mobile game combines biodiversity documentation with gaming mechanics to engage citizen scientists worldwide while contributing to conservation efforts.
Late goals from Daneil Salloi and substitute Emilio Aristizabal completed a 2-1 comeback victory against league-leading Nashville SC, marking Toronto FC's first win over Nashville since 2021 and extending their unbeaten run to seven matches.
The Goldeyes dropped Game 1 of their best-of-three semifinal series 5-1, held to just six hits by Fargo-Moorhead's dominant pitching as they face potential elimination in their next game.
TIFF announces major celebrity attendees including award honorees and Canadian stars for its 51st edition, with notable absences and festival highlights.
Mayor Jeromy Farkas says fiscal discipline will guide council through difficult decisions as Calgary faces a $50-billion infrastructure shortfall over the next decade, with potential property tax hikes and service prioritization looming.
Sun International's SunBet online platform delivered 35.5% revenue growth in H1 2024, outpacing South Africa's online market, while the company's land-based casinos returned to growth after three years of decline. The company is pursuing market share expansion, product improvements, and potential international growth across Africa.
Recent thefts at the Renoir Museum in France highlight a recurring global problem of high-value art heists, from the Louvre to Boston's Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
A roundup of the day's most intriguing stories, including travel tips, bizarre celebrity sightings, and hidden truths about Tim Hortons.
Toronto police are deploying tactical units and increasing patrols at synagogues and Jewish community spaces during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur following multiple antisemitic attacks this year, including synagogue shootings and business vandalism.
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will announce a one-time $2 billion grocery rebate in the 2023 federal budget, targeting 11 million lower-income households struggling with food inflation, while Quebec scales back free COVID testing amid shifting public health priorities.
Hockey Canada announces the departure of board chair Jonathan Goldbloom, who led the organization through a turbulent period of governance reforms following sexual assault allegations involving junior team players.
Residents in Edmonton's northwest were startled to find a black bear wandering through their neighbourhoods overnight, prompting wildlife officials to issue safety reminders.