Crime & Justice
Supreme Court to hear appeal on federal single-use plastics ban
The court will decide if the government can keep its ban on items like straws and takeout containers in place.
Crime & Justice
iGaming
Inteliumlaw launches licensing service for Ontario's iGaming market
The legal advisory firm aims to help operators and suppliers obtain licences, with plans to expand to other provinces as their regimes develop.
Politics
Ontario Liberals accuse Ford government of ties to career colleges barred from OSAP
The opposition party says ministers attended a campus opening and PC donors are linked to a school now blocked from student aid until 2030.
Politics
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith votes to stay in Canada in separation referendum
The premier cast her ballot at an advance poll and encouraged Albertans to support nine other proposals on immigration and constitutional reform.
Crime & Justice
Edmonton police credit data-driven strategy for drop in downtown crime severity
Police say the Safer Edmonton initiative uses data to guide patrols, leading to a 13.6 per cent drop in downtown crime severity this year.
Crime & Justice
Teen motorcyclist charged after crash kills man, injures baby at Edmonton bus shelter
Police allege the 18-year-old was racing a BMW before his motorcycle jumped a curb and struck the shelter, seriously injuring three others.
Canada
Most Alberta doctors would leave province if it separates from Canada, survey finds
A survey by the Alberta Medical Association found 55 per cent of responding physicians would move to another province if Alberta left Canada.
Canada & the World
U.S. ambassador warns Canada to keep 'nose out' of American elections
Pete Hoekstra said Ontario ads and comments from Joly and Trudeau could be seen as interference ahead of the U.S. midterms.
Canada
Supreme Court of Canada reserves decision in Nova Scotia jail lockdown case
The case could set a precedent on whether inmates can use habeas corpus to challenge systemic lockdowns due to staffing shortages.
iGaming
PointsBet forecasts 16 percent revenue drop for first half of 2027
The operator attributes the decline to adverse sports results in Australia and punter-friendly outcomes during the FIFA World Cup.
Crime & Justice
U.S. court denies bail to alleged Tumbler Ridge shooting co-conspirator
A judge in Seattle ruled the accused, who faces a conspiracy charge, posed a danger and a flight risk.
Canada
Canada's Wonderland closes two coasters after fatal Six Flags incident
The Leviathan and Behemoth rides are shut down after a man died on a similar roller coaster at a Six Flags park in Georgia.
Politics
Alberta referendum includes nine questions beyond separation, could reshape immigration and voting
The Oct. 19 ballot includes proposals on provincial control of immigration, social program access and proof of citizenship for voters.