Late-season wildfire smoke, mostly from south of the border, has moved into the Okanagan.The bulk of the smoke is drifting in from several fires burning in the U.S. Pacific Northwest, including four near Wenatchee, Washington.Environment Canada meteorologist Catherine Aubry said a ridge of h…
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SWO chambers welcome closer Mexican ties
Southwestern Ontario chambers of commerce are welcoming strengthened economic ties between Canada and Mexico.
Vintner support extended in B.C. as grape shortfall persists
Support for vineyards recovering from the crop-killing polar vortex of 2024 has been extended another year, Wine Growers of B.C. announced Tuesday.“Last year’s freeze was the most devastating event to hit B.C. vineyards in decades. While 2025 gave us a strong harvest, it’s simply not enoug…
Nova Scotia premier defends his government’s historic $1.2-billion deficit
Nova Scotia’s premier is defending his government’s record $1.2-billion deficit, saying he is focused on growing the economy and making major investments in health care.
Driver of stolen motorcycle injured in Brant County collision
Brant OPP are investigating a serious collision between a motorcycle and a motor vehicle just after 9 p.m. on Monday. The collision occurred at Highway 24 and Colborne Street West resulting in the motorcyclist being thrown 20 feet in the air before landing on the roadway and sustaining injuries not considered to be life-threatening, said […]
Could Trump’s new H-1B visa fees push highly skilled workers to Canada?
Industry and legal experts say Trump’s new fee on some visa applications could benefit Canada’s economy as many skilled foreign workers will look to other opportunities.
Former national chief Phil Fontaine accused of sexually assaulting Manitoba student
A lawsuit filed in Manitoba’s Court of King’s Bench details sexual assault allegations against former Assembly of First Nations national chief Phil Fontaine.
Echelon’s president to retire, successor announced
Echelon Insurance president Robin Joshua will retire in 2026, and will be succeeded by Jatinder Bassi, the company announced last week. Joshua has been president of Echelon since since 2019. He has more than 35 years’ experience in the insurance industry and previously worked for CAA. Bassi is currently Echelon’s vice president of finance, […]The post Echelon’s president to retire, successor announced appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.
Celebrate Shūbun with a Five-Course Dinner by Maest Food, Sept. 27th
Besides the official switch from Summer to Fall, the Autumn Equinox signals a new Maest Food Secret Dinner and specially designed menu celebrating the season’s local bounty.
Stock market today: Dow rises, S&P 500 and Nasdaq slip as Powell speaks for first time since cut – Yahoo
Stock market today: Dow rises, S&P 500 and Nasdaq slip as Powell speaks for first time since cut YahooView Full Coverage on Google News
