B.C. First Nations file legal challenges to feds’ Pacific Link pipeline decision
First Nations in British Columbia have filed eight separate legal challenges to the federal government’s decision to list the proposed Pacific Link oil pipeline between Alberta to B.C.’s coast as a project of national interest, fast-tracking its review. Among them is Tsartlip First Nation on Vancouver Island, which said it filed a Federal Court application […]
Indonesia’s toxic haze is giving its neighbours a political headache
In contrast, Malaysia’s official rhetoric on the haze has been relatively muted. Its foreign minister Mohamad Hasan has ruled out lodging a formal diplomatic protest with Indonesia or taking legal action, saying such actions “would mean we were prepared to sever relations”. For now, Malaysia has agreed to explore a memorandum of understanding with Indonesia […]
Stock market after midterm elections: S&P 500 history
Markets are sweating it out ahead of the midterm elections, but the event historically heralds strong performance for stocks — regardless of whether it’s a red or blue wave, split decision, or status quo in Washington. The S&P 500 tends to perform well after both midterm and presidential elections. According to a CNBC analysis of […]
Former junior league hockey executive accused of child sexual exploitation
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A former Junior A hockey team executive is facing child sexual exploitation charges following a two-year investigation by the RCMP. In June 2024, an employee of the Okotoks Oilers Hockey Association told the RCMP that a former Oilers staff member was soliciting and compensating players for intimate videos and […]
Man guilty of stealing cash from farm owned by South African president
A court in South Africa has found a man guilty of stealing more than $500,000 (£372,822) in cash from a farm owned by South African president Cyril Ramaphosa, in a case that mired the head of state in an impeachment saga. Imanuwela David was found guilty of theft on Monday, as well as conspiracy to […]
Texas governor race tightens in prediction market, but GOP is favored
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, left, and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa. Getty Images Political observers are watching the Texas gubernatorial election for signs of an artificial intelligence data center backlash in the 2026 U.S. midterm elections on Tuesday, and prediction market traders see growing odds of the Democratic candidate pulling off an upset. Gov. […]
Court case involving summer bomb threat at Halifax U.S. Consulate delayed again – Halifax
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The man accused of threatening to bomb the United States Consulate in Halifax appeared in a Nova Scotia courtroom Monday and had his case pushed to later this month. Ali Assakereh’s legal aid lawyer Krysten Stevens asked for more time to review additional charges recently filed against […]
US midterms campaign set to be most expensive ever recorded
The top 40 donors gave $2.4bn up until 14 October, according to the liberal-leaning think tank Brennan Center for Justice, external, which is a record high for that point in a midterms cycle. “Spending in the 2026 midterms is shattering records, with more of the money coming from the wealthiest donors and groups this election,” […]
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: ORCL, SPCX, TEM, RIVN
Check out some of the companies making the biggest moves midday: Oracle — The database software giant’s stock slumped another 6% after the company filed plans Monday to issue new stock and more debt to finance its artificial intelligence buildout. Oracle will sell $10 billion in common stock and $10 billion in senior notes, according […]
How U.S. border state midterm races are shaping up amid ‘insane tariffs’ – National
Americans will head to the polls on Tuesday for the midterms, with U.S. President Donald Trump’s war in Iran and trade war with Canada looming large in the election cycle. Many of the 33 out of 100 U.S. Senate seats are being fiercely contested between Democrats and Trump’s Republican Party. The trade war with Canada […]