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Kalibrate agrees to limit retailer-level gas-station data sharing

A legally binding Competition Bureau agreement requires Kalibrate to stop distributing retailer-specific fuel-market information and delay aggregated data.

Sep 25, 2026 1 min read

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Preventive boil-water advisory remains in effect for part of Herron Road

Dorval still lists a preventive boil-water advisory for Herron Road between Caledonia Avenue and 1270 Herron Road after hydrant replacement work.

Sep 25, 2026 1 min read

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Kalibrate agrees to limit retailer-level gas-station data sharing

A legally binding Competition Bureau agreement requires Kalibrate to stop distributing retailer-specific fuel-market information and delay aggregated data.

Sep 25, 2026 1 min read

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Canada seeks civil-society delegates for 2027 UN women’s commission

Civil-society representatives can apply by October 14 to join Canada’s delegation to the 2027 UN Commission on the Status of Women.

Sep 25, 2026 1 min read

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Ottawa commits $80 million to precision-oncology research

The Terry Fox Research Institute will receive $80 million over four years for the next phase of a national precision-oncology network.

Sep 25, 2026 1 min read

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Canada explores international carbon-credit framework

Ottawa is exploring rules for internationally transferred mitigation outcomes under the Paris Agreement; no final trading framework has been adopted.

Sep 25, 2026 1 min read

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Women’s entrepreneurship support fund opens $80-million call

Eligible organizations have until November 9 to seek part of up to $80 million for projects supporting women entrepreneurs.

Sep 25, 2026 1 min read

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Expanded Canada–Vietnam agreement permits direct flights

An expanded air agreement permits direct Canada–Vietnam service for the first time, but Ottawa did not announce a carrier, route or launch date.

Sep 25, 2026 1 min read

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Ottawa directs $4.5 million to 12 rail-safety education projects

Twelve projects will share more than $4.5 million for public education about trespassing and unsafe behaviour at railway crossings.

Sep 25, 2026 1 min read

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ARTM plans metropolitan paratransit centre under STM starting in 2027

The ARTM says a new metropolitan centre will progressively centralize paratransit admissions, bookings, customer service and trip planning from 2027.

Sep 25, 2026 1 min read