Canada's economy grew 0.8 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, led by stronger exports, household spending and business investment, according to new data from Statistics Canada. The increase in real gross domestic product follows a revised 0.1 per cent gain in the first quarter, up from the previously reported flat reading. On a per-capita basis, real GDP increases one per cent during the quarter as Canada's population declines for the third consecutive quarter. Exports ar

Memorial University is eliminating 107 positions as it moves forward with cost reductions aimed at addressing declining enrolment and ongoing financial pressures. The university says the workforce changes are expected to reduce annual costs by approximately $12.7 million. The changes are part of Memorial's 2026-27 budget process and broader efforts to improve its long-term financial sustainability. Memorial says it prioritized measures that would reduce the need for involunta

There are slight increases in fuel prices today. Gas is up by 0.5 cents per litre. On the Island, diesel increased by up to 0.6 cents and in western Labrador, diesel went up by 1.4 cents. Furnace oil heating fuel on the Island went up 0.51 cents and stove oil heating fuel in western Labrador increased by 1.44 cents. These changes are based on the most recently available market data as of the close of business on August 27, 2026, and as a result do not reflect more recent mark

Harald V, the King of Norway, has died at the age of 89. He served as King since 1991. Harald succeeded to the Norwegian throne following the death of his father on January 17, 1991. Last week, he was admitted to hospital with fluid retention caused by cortisone treatment for hemolytic anemia. The palace said his condition had worsened on August 24. By Thursday, the palace announced that his condition had become "extremely serious", and he died at Oslo University Hospital.

Quebec voters are heading to the polls Oct. 5 as the province's 2026 provincial election campaign officially gets underway. Premier Christine Fréchette triggered the election Thursday, dissolving the National Assembly and launching a 39-day campaign. The election is the first for Fréchette as leader of the Coalition Avenir Québec after she took over from former premier François Legault earlier this year. The CAQ is seeking another mandate after eight years in power, but enter