Wednesday’s analyst upgrades and downgrades

The New Era for Canadian Food Processors: From Investment to Harvest For several years, the Canadian food processing sector endured a period that analysts describe as “tough to digest.” Between 2020 and 2025, the group significantly underperformed broader indices, with a 26 per cent return compared to 86 per cent for the TSX and 94 … Read more

Tuesday’s analyst upgrades and downgrades

The New Era of Industrial Resiliency: Nearshoring and Strategic Sourcing The global industrial landscape is shifting from a primary focus on price competitiveness to a mandate for reliability and supply chain security. This transition is particularly evident in the automotive and defense sectors, where “resiliency” has become the keyword for long-term viability. View this post … Read more

Elections Alberta seeks injunction to force prominent separatist group to disclose finances, donors

Elections Alberta has requested a court adjournment in its pursuit of an injunction to force the Alberta Prosperity Project (APP) to reveal its donors and financial records. The provincial agency alleges the independence advocacy group violated third-party advertising laws by exceeding a $1,000 spending limit reserved for non-registered groups. The Advertising Dispute At the center … Read more

Families devastated after collapse of murder charges against Kenneth Law

Families of victims are expressing devastation following the collapse of first-degree murder charges against Kenneth Law, a 61-year-old man from Mississauga. Law is now expected to plead guilty to a lesser offence under a plea bargain agreement with Ontario prosecutors. The Scope of the Allegations Law was charged in 2023 after allegations surfaced that he … Read more

Canadian manufacturers slammed by changes to U.S. metal tariffs

The Shift from Component to Total Value Tariffs For years, the U.S. Applied metal duties to “derivative” goods—products made of steel, aluminum and copper—by taxing only the value of the metal contained within the item. While the tariff rate was higher at 50%, the actual cost was often minimal since the metal represented only a … Read more

Canadian lab explains puzzling link between semaglutide, better liver health

Beyond Weight Loss: How Ozempic and Wegovy Are Rewriting Liver Health For years, medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have been synonymous with weight loss. But a growing body of research, spearheaded by Canadian scientist Dr. Daniel Drucker and his team at Sinai Health in Toronto, reveals a far more profound impact: a direct and positive … Read more

Manitoba needs more oversight on cloud computing, child care, auditor says

The Shifting Landscape of Travel: How Location Data is Reshaping Getaways The way we plan and experience travel is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by readily available location data and evolving consumer preferences. From identifying the cheapest flight routes to discovering hidden gems, understanding where people are going – and why – is becoming increasingly … Read more

Alberta health authority trying to recoup millions it paid MHCare for drugs never delivered

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has stated that the province’s health authority is attempting to recover tens of millions of dollars paid to MHCare Medical Corp. For drugs that were never delivered. Shifting Strategies in Drug Procurement Alberta Health Services (AHS) has reportedly abandoned its previous approach of attempting to recoup funds by purchasing additional medication … Read more

FIFA Cancels Hotel Bookings: Vancouver & Toronto Affected

World Cup Hotel Cancellations Signal Shifting Strategies for Mega-Events Organizers of the 2026 FIFA World Cup are significantly reducing their pre-booked hotel room blocks in host cities like Vancouver, Toronto, and Philadelphia, as well as Mexico City. This move, accounting for cancellations of up to 80% of rooms in Vancouver – roughly 15,000 room nights … Read more

Whitewater Mountain Resort: Why this low-tech BC ski field is worth the trip

Whitewater Ski Resort: A Return to Skiing’s Roots – And a Surprisingly Delicious Food Scene In an era of mega-resorts boasting endless amenities, Whitewater Ski Resort in British Columbia, Canada, is deliberately different. A recent feature in the New Zealand Herald highlights a growing trend: skiers seeking a simpler, more authentic experience, prioritizing the slopes … Read more