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ADVERTISEMENTKitchener WatchWhy are shoppers making the trip to Elmira, Ont. to buy meat? CTV’s Spencer Turcotte finds out. October 08, 2026 at 8:31p.m. EDT

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Information, photographs or video evidence can be provided to Rosetown RCMP by calling 310-RCMP (7267). Image of truck stolen provided by RCMP Rosetown RCMP are asking residents to check their security cameras and dashcam footage as officers investigate the theft of a pickup truck from a business parking lot Thursday morning.

Economic development, data centres and infrastructure renewal were on the minds of St. Clair Township voters. During an All-Candidates forum in Corunna Sept. 29, the candidates were asked what can be done to attract more businesses to Corunna and St. Clair Township. Ward 1 Candidate Tracy Kingston said the municipality needs more promotion. Currently the township doesn’t have an economic development program, said Kingston adding a plan is needed.

Open this photo in gallery:Deputy Minister Rob Stewart says criminals are consolidating their cash, converting it to cryptocurrency, moving it to another jurisdiction and washing it back into the system. Justin Tang/The Canadian PressFollowing digital-money trails will be a priority for Canada’s new Financial Crimes Agency in the war against illicit finance, says Rob Stewart, deputy minister of the proposed law enforcement agency. Mr. Stewart, who has the task of getting the long-promised initiative off the ground, has spent months speaking to stakeholders ranging from policing agencies to private-sector experts to international partners. The Financial Crimes Agency (FCA) could launch as early as next year, depending on when Bill C-29, the legislation to establish it, passes, Mr. Stewart said. The bill, which was introduced in the spring and is currently being studied by MPs in a parliamentary committee, aims to more effectively target financial crimes.

A North Okanagan resident with experience in education, governance and community service is vying to represent the BX and Silver Star at the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) board table. Rachel Enns has announced her candidacy for RDNO Electoral Area C director in the Oct. 17 General Local Elections.

Alberta providers raise concerns around new care-first insurance model Rare disease AI diagnostic tool coming to Alberta

OpenAI fired three employees last week after the company said an internal investigation found they mishandled sensitive information. Three former OpenAI researchers released a letter on Thursday saying they were abruptly fired last week and that the move will have a "chilling" effect on company culture. In a letter titled "OpenAI cannot make AI safe on its own," the trio wrote that OpenAI is "not a normal company" and that working with third parties to address safety risks with the "freedom to do so without fear" is a key component of working there. The letter, which was addressed to OpenAI's safety committees, was shared on social media by Mikita Balesni, one of the fired employees who worked on AI alignment. Tomek Korbak and Jasmine Wang, both of whom worked on safety, were also fired and signed the letter. A spokesperson for OpenAI said in a statement to Business Insider that an internal investigation found that the three employees violated company policies regarding access to and handling of sensitive information.

ADVERTISEMENTCalgary WatchA new report released by the Calgary Chamber of Commerce suggests Alberta's long-term growth depends on immigration to keep up with labour needs. October 08, 2026 at 6:11p.m. EDT

TD Synnex is expanding PartnerFirst digital portal with new agentic AI tools, an MCP connector, lifecycle coaching, and self-service reporting aimed at helping channel partners automate operations, access real-time insights, and spend more time growing their businesses and serving customers more efficiently. IT distribution heavyweight TD Synnex Thursday expanded its PartnerFirst channel program with the addition of new agentic AI capabilities aimed at making it easier for channel partners to spend less time on operations and more time on their business needs.

Andrew White, CEO of CHAR Tech. Photo: Andrew Snook. CHAR Technologies Ltd. has announced the substantial completion of Phase 1 mechanical and electrical construction at its Thorold Renewable Energy Facility, marking a significant step towards commercial production of biocarbon. The facility, co-owned with The BMI Group, is set to generate its first revenues as it ramps up operations.

Open this photo in gallery:Stephen Jarislowsky in Montreal in 2002. The investor, entrepreneur and philanthropist died on Thursday at the age of 101, his family said in a statement. Andre ForgetAs a young counterintelligence officer with the United States Army stationed in postwar Japan, Stephen Jarislowsky honed his investigative skills hunting black marketeers and rooting out Nazis from among the Germans living in the country. The posting also gave him his first exposure to the concept of governance. One day his unit picked up rumours that the wife of U. S. General Douglas MacArthur was attempting to influence the outcome of postwar reconstruction contracts. Chasing down that lead resulted in Mr. Jarislowsky’s unit being temporarily suspended. Years later, according to his 2005 book, The Investment Zoo, Mr. Jarislowsky would draw heavily on those early experiences as he built a small securities research firm into one of Canada’s most powerful institutional money managers. In the process, the former chairman of Jarislowsky Fraser Ltd.

Why Meta is winning the micro drama wars Mark Zuckerberg's Meta has become a huge beneficiary of the micro drama boom by harvesting ad dollars and free content at the same time.

Walmart Canada plans to open a 147,000 sq ft Supercentre in Kingston, Ont. opening in 2027. “We’ve been a part of the Kingston community since 1994 and we’re excited to bring this new Supercentre – our second in the city,” said Shawn Fujiki, Senior Director, Real Estate, Walmart Canada. “This new Supercentre will help bring us even closer to more residents in Kingston, including the downtown and student population, to help them benefit from our everyday low prices.”

Air Canada launched Embarq on October 8, 2026, giving Canadian SMEs and nonprofits bonus points and fare discounts until December 10. Employees book via aircanada.com using personal Aeroplan accounts. The platform also provides free travel management tools with no minimum spend or fees. Eligible businesses must be registered in Canada and not have existing corporate agreements with Air Canada. Employees earn 50% extra points on eligible paid bookings made through the Business Travel option; elite members see diminishing returns. Exclusions include Economy Basic fares, group bookings, Flight Passes, and certain international routes. Companies also save up to 5% on base fares within North America, or fixed amounts internationally. Embarq functions as a no-cost alternative to third-party booking tools, offering centralized trip tracking and policy enforcement. It does not support multi-airline or hotel bookings, nor point redemptions. Air Canada may extend the launch bonuses beyond December 10, but no official announcement has been made. Businesses can sign up at embarq.aircanada.com with no upfront cost or commitment.