Global News & Trends · Oct 26, 2026
Monday, October 26, 2026, saw voters across Ontario cast ballots in municipal elections that will shape local policy on housing, transit and public safety, and test support for provincewide strong mayor powers. High-profile mayoral races in Toronto and Mississauga, questions about mail-in ballots, and efforts to boost turnout made the vote a national story with implications for provincial politics.
Business & Industry · Oct 26, 2026
As millions of Canadians vote in municipal elections on October 26, 2026, business leaders and developers say outcomes could reshape local housing fees, infrastructure spending and project viability across provinces, with Ontario already tying provincial grants to lower development charges.
Business & Industry · Oct 20, 2026
Sherritt International said on October 20, 2026 that the United States Treasury granted a narrowly tailored OFAC license allowing fuel shipments to its Moa nickel mine in Cuba, a step that could enable restart of material processing at its Alberta refinery but leaves financing and further U.S. approvals unresolved.
Business & Industry · Oct 19, 2026
Eco Atlantic Oil and Gas completed a direct equity subscription worth US$7.7 million on October 19, 2026, strengthening its balance sheet as it advances exploration plans on Atlantic margins. The funding comes from existing institutional investors and will support continued appraisal and portfolio activity.
Business & Industry · Oct 17, 2026
Nintendo and EB Games opened a permanent 1,500 square foot Nintendo space at EB Games Canada’s flagship Yonge Street store on October 17, 2026. The move represents a strategic push by Nintendo into Canadian brick and mortar retail and a vote of confidence in downtown Toronto foot traffic as holiday season demand peaks.
