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Nobel prize awarded to 2 economists for their work on how to manage shocksAmerican economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford won the Nobel Memorial Prize in economics Monday.WorldOct 12
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1 in 3 young Canadians use AI once a month for mental health, report showsOne in three young Canadians, say they regularly use generative AI tools at least once a month to support their mental health, a new survey said on Friday.CanadaOct 9
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Curaleaf sweetens Aurora Cannabis takeover offer after past rejectionCuraleaf says it's boosting its bid despite Aurora rebuffing past overtures because it wants to signal good faith negotiations and show it's worth combining the businesses.CannabisOct 5
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Stanford scientists just used AI to build a virus to target E. coliScientists at Stanford University have created the first-ever virus designed by AI. Researchers used a generative AI model called EVO 2 to create a specific kind of virus.HealthAug 7
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Teens make their mark at CPKC Women’s Open, signalling bright future for women’s golfFour Canadians aged 18 and under made the cut for the 2026 CPKC Women's Open — a first for the tournament held in Edmonton this past weekend.SportsAug 24
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Curaleaf looks to buy Aurora Cannabis, takes bid directly to shareholdersU.S. company Curaleaf Holdings is launching an unsolicited takeover bid for Aurora Cannabis — a proposal the Edmonton-based company is discouraging shareholders from entertaining.CannabisAug 11
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‘We must act now’ on AI’s economic impacts, says economistsHundreds of economists say in an open letter that institutions “must act now” to address how artificial intelligence could transform the economy.EconomyJul 14
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Stanford graduates stage walkout during Google CEO’s commencement addressThe number of Stanford students who walked out is unclear, but according a statement by the protest group it was in the 'hundreds.'TrendingJun 16
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Using AI for retirement investment advice? It can be risky, experts cautionWhile AI can be 'a great way for investors to gain more general knowledge,' being overly reliant on it can be risky because AI 'may not know the full picture,' one expert said.MoneyJun 1
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WHO head calls for ceasefire in Congo to help tackle Ebola outbreak'Please, declare a ceasefire. Even briefly. Even just enough to let health workers through. People are dying from Ebola who do not have to die,' the WHO head wrote.WorldMay 28
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Ebola epidemic scale ‘much larger’ than known cases, WHO head says'Beyond the confirmed cases, there are almost 600 suspected cases and 139 suspected deaths,' the WHO director-general said. 'We expect those numbers to keep increasing.'WorldMay 20
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What to know about Ebola outbreak as WHO declares global health emergencyWHO director-general Tedros Abhanom Ghebreyesus said that he is 'deeply concerned about the scale and spread' of the Ebola outbreak.WorldMay 19
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Fraser just misses out on Olympic halfpipe podiumCanadian Amy Fraser, still dealing with the after-effects of a nasty injury suffered in training last March at the FIS World Championships, just missed the podium Sunday in women's freeski halfpipe at the Milan Cortina Olympics.SportsFeb 22
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Rev. Jesse Jackson, U.S. civil rights leader, dead at 84Jackson led a lifetime of crusades in the U.S. and abroad, advocating for the poor and underrepresented on issues from voting rights to education and health care.U.S. NewsFeb 17
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Super Bowl LX: Seahawks defence pummels Patriots, wins them second titleAfter a stellar defensive performance, the Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13 on Sunday to win the franchise’s second Super Bowl.SportsFeb 9
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Oldham survives nasty crash to win Olympic bronzeCanadian Megan Oldham won Olympic bronze the hard way Monday, getting up from a nasty crash on her second run to deliver a gutsy final performance and make the podium in women's freeski slopestyle.SportsFeb 9
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Alberta town mourns hockey players killed in crashTributes across Canada and the hockey community have embraced a small Alberta town, where three junior hockey players died in a car crash trying to cross a divided highway to get to morning practice.SportsFeb 3
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Trump names Kevin Warsh as new pick for Fed chair to replace PowellU.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he will nominate former Federal Reserve official Kevin Warsh to be the next chair of the Fed.U.S. NewsJan 30
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Gut microbiome tests are everywhere. Should you get one?At-home gut microbiome tests are trending, selling insights to the curious, empowerment to the chronically ill and a claimed path to longevity to the wellness-conscious.HealthNov 3, 2025
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How Americans feel about changing the clocks, according to a new AP-NORC pollNEW YORK (AP) — Yes, you'll get a shot at an extra hour's sleep. But even with that, it might be one of the most dreaded weekends on the American calendar: the end of daylight saving time.HealthOct 30, 2025