The SIOR board of directors for 2026–2027 names Aaron Barnard global president and Vancouver’s Patrick Phillips as Canada’s regional director.
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The Alberta referendum on October 19, 2026 ended with voters rejecting secession, a major setback for a separatist campaign that had courted U.S. support.
BioWare Shutting Down: Edmonton Studio Behind Mass Effect and Dragon Age Closes After 31 Years
BioWare shutting down ends 31 years of Edmonton game making, halting the next Mass Effect and leaving Alberta without a AAA studio. What it means for Canada.
Bombardier Wins a Reprieve as Trump Drops His U.S. Market Ban Threat, Citing Kansas Jobs
Trump drops his threat to ban Bombardier from the U.S. market, citing 1,500 Wichita jobs. What the reversal means amid the Canada-U.S. tariff dispute.
The Alberta separation referendum ended with about 75% voting to stay in Canada. Nine immigration and constitutional questions are still being counted.
Hitachi Energy London Ontario factory: a $479M plant to make Canada’s first transformer pressboard, with 100+ jobs and $50M in public support by 2028.
The Alberta referendum asks 10 questions, including whether to stay in Canada. See what is on the ballot, where Smith and Carney stand, and when results land.
Extreme weather events are part of Canadian life. Here is what ‘extreme’ actually means and why the word matters for forecasts, business and planning.
August 2026 Calendar: How the Month Lined Up for Canadians, From Civic Holiday to Shrinking Daylight
The August 2026 calendar at a glance for Canada: week numbers, the Civic Holiday long weekend, 21 weekdays and 72 minutes of daylight lost by month’s end.
Bank of America Online Banking: What the Sign-In Portal Reveals About Digital Banking for Canadian Readers
Bank of America online banking bundles transfers, bill pay, a fraud guarantee and free FICO scores. Here is what Canadian readers should know.