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Sony is reportedly planning to end physical disc releases for PlayStation games after 2027. Starting in January 2028, the company is expected to focus on digital downloads through the PlayStation Store and boxed games containing download codes. Reports…
The people, decisions and developments shaping the North.
Indigenous leaders have launched new court challenges against the federal government’s plan to fast-track the proposed Pacific Link oil pipeline, saying Ottawa failed…
THUNDER BAY — The City of Thunder Bay has released the official list of school board trustees elected during the municipal election. Eight…
Jobs, industry, mining and the regional economy.
U.S. defence and aerospace company Lockheed Martin has completed its $3.45-billion acquisition of Ultra Maritime, an undersea defence company based in Dartmouth, Nova…
DoorDash has agreed to buy grocery delivery rival Instacart in a deal valued at about US$17 billion, as it looks to expand its…
Loblaw is apologizing to about two million customers after hackers accessed personal information in a data breach earlier this year. The grocery company,…
Community voices, leadership, culture and opportunity.
Paramedic students at a northern Ontario career college are facing financial struggles after the provincial government paused student aid funding, including grants designed…
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Walmart has introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI) shopping assistant for customers in Canada. Called Sparky, the tool is available in English and…
Technology and its impact on people and communities.
NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft is approaching a historic milestone, but engineers are investigating a recent communication problem that briefly left the probe out…
Apple’s touchscreen MacBook Pro arrives November 6, but the best purchase depends on your workload, memory needs and budget October 31, 2026 TORONTO…
Hackers stole about US$6.3 billion from Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, in what analysts believe could be the biggest financial theft ever.…
Canada and the United States say they are close to reaching a long-awaited trade agreement after several days of intense negotiations. U.S. President…
Prime Minister Mark Carney asked premiers to return U.S. alcohol to store shelves as Canada and the United States work to finalize a…
Health Canada is recalling several cheese products due to possible contamination with non-pathogenic E. coli. The recall affects products sold under the Bianca…
Health Canada has approved elinzanetant, sold under the brand name Lynkuet, to treat moderate to severe hot flashes and night sweats in women…
A Richmond plywood manufacturer is worried about the impact of new U.S. tariffs that could take effect Wednesday. Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc…
As Canadians face higher costs for everyday necessities, a new study says taxes continue to make up a major share of household expenses.…
Stellantis is “seriously considering” closing and selling its assembly plant in Brampton, Ont., according to Unifor president Lana Payne. Payne said Stellantis told…
OTTAWA — The federal government wants social media platforms to block users under 16, but it has not yet decided exactly how their…
Health Canada has issued six non-compliance notices to Grifols clinics in New Brunswick, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Ontario and Manitoba since 2022. An inspection is…
