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FREDERICTON - Ottawa and the four Atlantic provinces are extending a multimillion-dollar fund aimed at supporting the region's fish and seafood sector amid global economic headwinds.

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Citizen Lab investigation says dozens of Al Jazeera devices were infected by malware planted through advertisements. Israeli advertising technology company Discover-Tech helped place spyware on dozens of devices used by Al Jazeera and other companies. Al Jazeera Media Network on Thursday said it “condemns the spyware attacks targeting a number of its staff” and pledged to continue to “protect its employees and systems”. The network said targeting journalists is an “assault on press freedom” and called for those responsible to be held accountable. A Citizen Lab investigation, prompted by Al Jazeera’s initial internal probe into the issue, has confirmed that spyware from Candiru, an Israeli spyware firm blacklisted by the United States government in 2021 for its malicious cyber activities, was planted on these devices, using the first-known instance of “zero-click” targeted advertising. The nature of installing this spyware means that once an infected advertisement appears on a device, that device, too, is infected – spying on, and feeding, all the data and information available on that platform to those stealing it.

Eight US states have filed the most significant coordinated state action against tech giant OpenAI, adding to a wave of legal challenges that the firm is facing as it prepares for a public listing. Recent legal and regulatory challenges have highlighted concerns about how AI chatbots and social media platforms are used and triggered discussions on policies for identifying and addressing user conversations that threaten violence. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3What we know about OpenAI engineer arrested over office spyinglist 2 of 3How AI apps are offering free substitutes for Big Tech softwarelist 3 of 3Saudi national charged with planting a listening device at OpenAI officesend of listCalls have been growing for AI companies to be held accountable for the impact of their digital platforms on users, specifically children, who are particularly susceptible to addiction and other harms. What is this legal action about? Florida filed the first lawsuit in June, alleging that the platform has harmed children by enabling information to be gathered by school shooters, providing access to guidance on self-harm and using addictive algorithms to keep young ‌users hooked.

CALGARY – The silence from many Alberta business leaders on the upcoming provincial referendum comes as no surprise to one corporate governance expert. Monday’s vote includes 10 questions: one on whether Alberta should remain in Canada or move toward a binding separation referendum; five on immigration and four on constitutional matters.

Whether you’re in the market for a new mortgage or are looking to renew, you’re likely paying attention to rising bond yields across the world, including here in Canada. The turbulence in the bond market may be changing how Canadians shop for their mortgages, some experts say. Historically, Canadians have preferred for the stability of monthly costs that a fixed-rate mortgage offers. However, rising bond yields have left some wondering if a variable rate mortgage might be a better bet for families trying to save money in the short term. Canada is currently in the midst of a significant wave of mortgage renewals, with more than one million households either renewing or close to renewing their mortgages this year.

Whether you are considering selling your business, acquiring another company, planning for succession, or positioning your business for future growth, understanding the legal, tax, valuation, and financing considerations can help you make informed decisions and achieve a successful outcome. Join our business and M&A lawyers, David Ford and Pratibha Sharma, alongside Kevin Walsh, Partner (Tax) at Walsh King LLP, Mike Kuiack, M&A Advisor at BK Capital, and Derrick Gillissie, District Director at Roynat Capital, for a practical, half-day seminar designed to help business owners navigate the complexities of buying or selling a business.

OTTAWA - Global Affairs Canada has issued an advisory cautioning against travel to Saudi Arabia and specific airports that have been targeted during the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

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PREECEVILLE, Sask. – With Small Business Week approaching, leaders in rural Saskatchewan communities say economic development is increasingly about retaining existing businesses, filling service gaps and finding opportunities for sustainable growth. Representatives from Preeceville and Kamsack say their communities still see signs of business activity but face challenges common to many small towns, including aging infrastructure, vacant properties, and the high cost of new construction. In Preeceville, Chamber of Commerce president James Bodnar said economic development efforts are largely focused on maintaining the businesses already operating in the community. "I think most of what's going on is kind of holding our own and not losing businesses," Bodnar said. The town has seen some new commercial activity over the past year, including an accounting firm establishing an office in a former law office building. Another building was recently purchased, although plans for the property have not yet been announced.

(Kitco News) - After a solid overnight rally, rising inflation fears are limiting gold’s recovery Thursday, as higher producer prices show that the growing threat is unlikely to abate anytime soon. The U. S. headline Producer Price Index (PPI) jumped 1.3% in September, following August’s revised 0.5% increase, the U. S. Labor Department announced Thursday. The latest headline data was significantly hotter than expected, as economists had forecast a 0.6% increase. “The September increase is the largest advance since rising 1.7 percent in March 2022,” the report said. Over the last 12 months, headline wholesale inflation increased 6.3%, above the expected 5.3% rise. The report noted that this was the biggest annual increase since December 2022. Core PPI, which strips out volatile food and energy costs, rose 0.7% last month, above economists’ consensus forecast of 0.3% and following August’s upwardly revised 0.3% increase. Annual core PPI rose 5.0%, above consensus estimates of 4.4%. The gold market is holding on to its overnight gains above $4,100 an ounce. Spot gold last traded at $4,151.90 an ounce, up more than 1% on the day.

TORONTO — G Adventures founder Bruce Poon Tip is challenging the traditional leadership model with a new book that explores how businesses can thrive beyond the influence of a single leader. Titled ‘Communityship: Lessons from the Universe and the Business of Everyone’, the book examines a leadership approach built on trust, shared responsibility, belonging and collective purpose. Published by HarperCollins in Canada and the U. S. on Nov. 24, 2026, it also features a foreword by the late Dr. Jane Goodall. The book is now available for pre-sale.

Rimbey RCMP provides policing services to a large geographical area. This area goes north to Township Road 450, west to North Saskatchewan River west of Highway 22, south to Township Road 410 and east to Range Road 10.

Sign up to get our news digest — delivered directly to your inbox twice a week. Netflix’s latest round of mass layoffs has reached its animation division, with at least two executives working in adult and original animation among approximately 1,000 employees, roughly 6% of the company’s workforce, losing their jobs.