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Oct 7, 20265.5 min readCanadian cultivated farmland values continued to climb at a more measured pace, rising 3.8% in the first half of 2026 and 7.0% year-over-year (Table 1), reflecting resilient demand in a more selective market. Growth eased from the 9.3% gain recorded at the end of 2025, but farmland values remain far from "dirt cheap”. The story varied by region, shaped by local supply and demand conditions, rising production costs - including fuel and fertilizer - and uncertainty around trade, tariffs and international markets. Prince Edward Island led growth over the first six months with farmland values up 11.9%, followed by Quebec at 6.2%. Alberta and Manitoba each increased 5.3%, while Nova Scotia gained 3.6%. Saskatchewan, Ontario and New Brunswick also posted gains of 2.6%, 2.4% and 2.1%, respectively. British Columbia was the only province to soften slightly, down 1.9%.

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Canada’s federal government said on Wednesday it would advance legislation to prevent people whose sole health condition is mental illness from accessing euthanasia, an effort by the ruling Liberal party to address a clash in the country over who has access to physician-assisted death. Under the current rules, people whose sole underlying medical condition is a mental illness have been barred from accessing medical assistance in dying (Maid) to end their lives. But that ban – due to be lifted in March – has divided lawmakers over whether to permit this expansion of the Maid program. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, the justice minister, Sean Fraser, said his government would indefinitely bar people whose sole condition is mental illness from accessing the program. He said that while there was no “perfect consensus” on this issue, upcoming legislation reflected the “correct” approach. Earlier this year, a government committee concluded the government should expand access to Maid and should “indefinitely exclude persons whose sole underlying medical condition is a mental illness from eligibility for medical assistance in dying”.

British ColumbiaFour horses were travelling from across Western Canada to compete in the Equestrian Canada National Dressage West championship in Langley. Three were killed in a crash, and another was injured. Police say the driver hit a rock wall on Highway 1 in southeast B. C.; 3 horses killed and 1 injured in crashAlanna Kelly · CBC News · Posted: Oct 07, 2026 6:31 PM EDT | Last Updated: October 8Listen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Mackenzie Abbott is seen beside Fearless, a horse that was killed during a highway crash in B. C. while travelling to the National Dressage and Para Dressage Championships West in Langley on Oct. 6, 2026. (Submitted by Amelia Carter)The Canadian equestrian community is mourning the death of three horses after a collision in B. C. The horses were travelling from Manitoba and Alberta to Langley on Monday, to compete in the 2026 Equestrian Canada National Dressage West championship at the Thunderbird Show Park. At 8:45 a.m. local time on Oct. 6, officers with the B. C.

EdmontonCanada's defence minister came to Alberta Wednesday to highlight the billions of military dollars being spent there, with less than two weeks to go before Albertans vote on whether it's time to quit Confederation. Alberta premier says funding puts province at forefront of air defenceLisa Johnson, Jack Farrell · The Canadian Press · Posted: Oct 07, 2026 5:17 PM EDT | Last Updated: October 8Listen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. National Defence Minister David McGuinty and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speak after a news conference at the Canadian Forces Base in Edmonton on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. (James Maclennan/The Canadian Press)Canada's defence minister came to Alberta Wednesday to highlight the billions of military dollars being spent there, with less than two weeks to go before Albertans vote on whether it's time to quit Confederation.

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s “Canada Strong” strategy vows to “unite” and “secure” the nation in the face of an ongoing trade war with the U. S. Canadians are encouraged to support his efforts to “stand up to” President Donald Trump and help “build a stronger Canada.”But Carney’s united front is being tested once more, following separatist Parti Québécois’ (PQ) win in Quebec’s provincial election on Monday. The win came just two weeks before Alberta is set to vote on Oct. 19 over whether to remain in Canada or move ahead with a second binding vote on separation. The PQ has already pledged its intention to hold a referendum on Quebec independence. “The courageous battle of Francophones to protect their language and culture will succeed when they have their own country,” said Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, Quebec’s incoming Premier, during his victory speech. However, Plamondon has vowed that no such referendum will be held “as long as Trump is President of the United States,” citing the political upheaval of the trade standoff. Even if he were to change his mind, holding a referendum without a majority in Quebec’s National Assembly would prove difficult, experts say.

Dream of home ownership still alive for majority of Canadians: RBC Despite a complex and uncertain housing market, most Canadians still dream of home ownership. A recent poll conducted by RBC in January found 67 per cent of Canadians say they’ve always longed to own a home – an increase of five per cent since 2025. Jazan Grewal reports – Mar 17, 2026

Retail analyst Bruce Winder reacts to the report of the Westons purchasing Boots and how it will benefit the pharmacy chain. TORONTO — The family behind Canada’s biggest pharmacy and grocery chains is growing its empire with the acquisition of U. K. drugstore Boots. Weston family holding company Wittington Investments said Wednesday that it will purchase Boots for $12.7 billion, including debt, from private equity firm Sycamore Partners. Along with Boots’ retail operations in the United Kingdom and Ireland, Wittington will acquire its operations in Thailand, franchised businesses, its optical division and No7 Beauty Co. Toronto-based holding company Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. said it will chip in up to US$2.3 billion for the purchase and after the transaction’s closing, expected in the first quarter of 2027, will have a 50 per cent stake in Boots. Wittington will retain operational control, and Galen Weston will become Boots’ chairman.