What’s at stake in Alberta’s under-the-radar municipal elections

Did you know there’s an election in Alberta? With headlines dominated by the teachers’ strike, tariffs, pipelines, and Canada’s place in the world, it’s easy to forget that voters across Alberta’s cities, towns, villages, and municipal districts...

Canadian business struggling amid Canada Post workers strike: CFIB

Canada Post workers are back on the job around the country Tuesday as the union changed tactics to rotating strikes, but many businesses are not satisfied with the change. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) represents over...

Alberta introducing new licence plate

Published 3:45 pm Wednesday, October 15, 2025 By Staff Red Deer Advocate Alberta is refreshing its licence plate design for the first time in more than 40 years. Until Nov. 5, Albertans can take part in a tournament-style online vote for a new...

The Canadians behind the 7-foot Labubu bread sculpture in Benicia

Hannalee and Catherine Pervan of One House Bakery in Benicia, Calif., created a giant Labubu nicknamed LeVanVan. Photo: Pervan family BENICIA, Calif. - There's a 7-foot bread sculpture of a popular Labubu grinning in front of a Benicia bakery, and...

Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization Announces More Than $1.5 Million In Funding For Not-For-Profits To Boost Financial Literacy, Strengthen Investor Protection, And Support Vulnerable Investors, Across Canada

The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) has announced $1.55 million in funding for seven not-for-profit organizations who are building financial literacy, committed to strengthening investor protection and assisting vulnerable...

GIRLS SOCCER: Evergreen Shocks Ottawa Hills 3-2 In Division V Sectional Final

LEADING SCORER … Evergreen sophomore Emma Hein (above) scored the Vikings first two goals in their upset of Ottawa Hills. PHOTOS BY JACOB KESSLER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER GAME WINNER … Addy Gleckler (above) scored the game winner with less than ten...

Secure Medical Launches White-Label Telehealth Platform, Enabling Turnkey Digital Health Services for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses

Toronto, Canada, October 13th, 2025, FinanceWire Secure Medical, the company behind pioneering telehealth platforms such as eDrugstore.com and OurDoctor.com, today announced the launch of TelehealthCash—a new white-label system that allows...

When legal issues threaten your small business

Say this for Kalpna Solanki: the owner of Marvin's Marvelous has dealt with every change-up and bean ball and keeps on swinging. In addition to theft and a change of products, her company, FX Foods, was the victim of a disputed call that could...

Alberta getting new licence plates

Notably, ‘Strong and Free’ is also part of the UCP’s slogan, and a reference to the party’s Strong and Free Club, which is for top UCP supporters. “From our wide-open landscapes to our entrepreneurial spirit, Alberta has so much to be proud of,...

Newest Recognition Reinforces BioTalent Canada’s Role as a National Leader in Workplace Excellence

OTTAWA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 17, 2025-- BioTalent Canada, the national non-profit dedicated to strengthening Canada’s bio-economy workforce, has been named a 2025 Employer of Choice by Canadian HR Reporter (CHRR). This marks the first...

Halloween spending lifts Vancouver Island economy, not tourism

From haunted houses to ghost walks, Vancouver Island’s spooky season fuels local business and community spirit — even as tourism leaders shift focus to conferences and sports travel Every October, the streets of Victoria take on new life – or...

New faces, close races: Here are some municipal elections to watch in northern, central Alberta

Municipal elections are upon us in Alberta and voters will be casting their ballot in dozens of races across the province. Voters will head to the polls on Monday to make their voices heard on how their communities are governed. Outside the two...

The New Face of Theft: How Stealing Has Gone Digital from Accra to Toronto

From Street Corners to Cybercrime Hubs From cloned websites in Ghana to stolen mail in Canada, thieves are no longer hiding in the shadows they’re coding, clicking, and connecting across borders. Crime today wears a digital mask, using...

This new weekly market with local goods takes place at a Toronto brewery

There’s a new market coming to Toronto and it’s kicking off this weekend. Starting Oct. 19, The Sunday Assembly market will run in partnership with Steam Whistle Brewing and Toronto Night Market. Taking place at Steam Whistle’s Locomotive Hall,...

Ontario Premier part of sod-turning ceremony for new Wiikwemkoong Elders Home

WIIKWEMKOONG—The excitement in the air was palpable as a group of dignitaries gathered on the stage at the ground cleared for a new 96-bed long-term care facility, a new Elders’ Home to replace the aging Wiikwemkoong Nursing Home. Following a...

Canada announces results to invite foreigners for permanent residency

Canada has sent invitations to select foreigners to apply for permanent residency under the latest Express Entry draw of the Provincial Nominee Program. On October 14, IRCC, under the Express Entry system’s draw number 372, sent 345 invitations to...

Ownr recognizes Small Business Month by supporting entrepreneurs on-the-ground

From community events to educational webinars, Ownr is meeting small business owners where they are With sentiment in Canada towards entrepreneurship strong and resilient, aspiring and current small business owners are remaining steadfast in their...

Chamber of commerce says Alberta teachers strike is straining businesses

The head of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce says a provincewide teachers strike is putting a strain on businesses. Doug Griffiths says the chamber doesn't take a side in the labour dispute, but it hopes the strike is resolved as quickly as...

Small businesses may avoid using Canada Post during upcoming holiday season

Why MedTech Is Becoming Venture Capital’s Most Promising Frontier

Judyanna Yu, Managing Partner of Onesix8 Venture Capital E. Simcock The MedTech industry is entering a period of accelerated transformation driven by artificial intelligence (AI), digital health, and robotics, and venture investors are taking...