https://yadudebooks.ca/ Business, money, tech and the arts across Canada. en-CA Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:29:45 +0000 https://yadudebooks.ca/igaming/sbc-summit-2026-draws-record-40000-attendees-as-lisbon-confirmed-as-ho/ https://yadudebooks.ca/igaming/sbc-summit-2026-draws-record-40000-attendees-as-lisbon-confirmed-as-ho/ Claire Beaumont iGaming Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:29:41 +0000 The gaming industry event saw a 34.5% increase in total attendance and major growth among operators, affiliates and senior executives. https://yadudebooks.ca/business/banks-and-telecoms-launch-shared-platform-to-track-fraudsters/ https://yadudebooks.ca/business/banks-and-telecoms-launch-shared-platform-to-track-fraudsters/ Owen Fitzgerald Business Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:25:53 +0000 The Cross-Sector Anti-Fraud Exchange will allow companies to share intelligence on confirmed fraudsters to prevent repeat offences. https://yadudebooks.ca/culture/opp-officer-recognized-for-decades-of-impaired-driving-prevention-work/ https://yadudebooks.ca/culture/opp-officer-recognized-for-decades-of-impaired-driving-prevention-work/ Sophie Leblanc Arts & Books Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:27:22 +0000 Constable Aaron Coulter of the Southern Georgian Bay OPP detachment has received the Terry Ryan Memorial Award for his 27 years of work. https://yadudebooks.ca/business/stelco-defends-layoffs-as-steel-exports-to-us-plunge-imports-surge/ https://yadudebooks.ca/business/stelco-defends-layoffs-as-steel-exports-to-us-plunge-imports-surge/ Owen Fitzgerald Business Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:28:16 +0000 The company's president says Canadian exports of some steel to the U.S. have fallen 58% and imports hold 45% of the market. https://yadudebooks.ca/work/experts-advise-worker-on-handling-stress-leave-and-future-job-prospect/ https://yadudebooks.ca/work/experts-advise-worker-on-handling-stress-leave-and-future-job-prospect/ Claire Beaumont Work Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:06:29 +0000 Career coaches offer guidance on taking medical leave for burnout and how to address it with current and potential employers. https://yadudebooks.ca/work/saskatchewan-unemployment-rate-second-lowest-in-canada-in-september/ https://yadudebooks.ca/work/saskatchewan-unemployment-rate-second-lowest-in-canada-in-september/ Claire Beaumont Work Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:08:10 +0000 The provincial government highlighted record employment, while the Opposition NDP pointed to a loss of 5,500 full-time jobs compared to last year. https://yadudebooks.ca/igaming/hard-rock-casino-gets-dutch-approval-to-add-sports-betting/ https://yadudebooks.ca/igaming/hard-rock-casino-gets-dutch-approval-to-add-sports-betting/ Claire Beaumont iGaming Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:30:25 +0000 The Kansspelautoriteit has granted approval for the launch, which is effective from Sept. 12. https://yadudebooks.ca/tech/scientists-call-for-stronger-containment-of-ai-models-after-hacking-in/ https://yadudebooks.ca/tech/scientists-call-for-stronger-containment-of-ai-models-after-hacking-in/ Théo Gagné Tech Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:28:31 +0000 An open letter signed by Canadian AI pioneers warns of future damage to critical infrastructure without immediate changes. https://yadudebooks.ca/culture/montreal-public-health-warns-of-measles-exposure-at-airport-and-hospit/ https://yadudebooks.ca/culture/montreal-public-health-warns-of-measles-exposure-at-airport-and-hospit/ Sophie Leblanc Arts & Books Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:07:05 +0000 A child with measles was at Montreal-Trudeau airport and Sainte-Justine hospital while contagious, public health says. https://yadudebooks.ca/tech/russia-strikes-ukrainian-energy-sites-after-trump-announces-energy-cea/ https://yadudebooks.ca/tech/russia-strikes-ukrainian-energy-sites-after-trump-announces-energy-cea/ Théo Gagné Tech Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:07:23 +0000 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia attacked energy facilities after the U.S. president said a deal was in place. https://yadudebooks.ca/business/federal-government-to-fund-paid-placements-and-top-ups-for-skilled-tra/ https://yadudebooks.ca/business/federal-government-to-fund-paid-placements-and-top-ups-for-skilled-tra/ Owen Fitzgerald Business Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:08:06 +0000 The measures include a $400 weekly top-up for in-class learning and a $5,000 completion bonus for Red Seal trades. https://yadudebooks.ca/tech/university-of-manitoba-researchers-develop-ai-brain-for-autonomous-far/ https://yadudebooks.ca/tech/university-of-manitoba-researchers-develop-ai-brain-for-autonomous-far/ Théo Gagné Tech Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:08:52 +0000 The team aims to create fully autonomous tractors that can operate around the clock to reduce labour and fuel use. https://yadudebooks.ca/igaming/regulators-from-five-countries-to-meet-in-sydney-on-illegal-gambling-a/ https://yadudebooks.ca/igaming/regulators-from-five-countries-to-meet-in-sydney-on-illegal-gambling-a/ Claire Beaumont iGaming Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:32:48 +0000 The Regulating the Game 2027 conference will feature officials from Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Canada and the UK. https://yadudebooks.ca/tech/quantum-startup-q-block-aims-to-move-technology-out-of-the-lab/ https://yadudebooks.ca/tech/quantum-startup-q-block-aims-to-move-technology-out-of-the-lab/ Théo Gagné Tech Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:26:07 +0000 The Edmonton company is building shoebox-sized hardware units for defence and infrastructure, moving away from room-sized lab setups. https://yadudebooks.ca/money/frances-ambassador-says-country-open-to-closer-defence-ties-with-canad/ https://yadudebooks.ca/money/frances-ambassador-says-country-open-to-closer-defence-ties-with-canad/ Nadia Rahman Money Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:27:01 +0000 The ambassador says France can help Canada build its defence base, even as Europe pushes for an autonomous arms industry. https://yadudebooks.ca/money/alberta-requires-licences-for-more-jobs-than-any-other-province-fraser/ https://yadudebooks.ca/money/alberta-requires-licences-for-more-jobs-than-any-other-province-fraser/ Nadia Rahman Money Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:28:10 +0000 A new index shows Alberta requires licences for 73 job categories, more than any other province, raising questions about the need for such rules. https://yadudebooks.ca/business/ottawa-ai-firm-caseway-turns-away-from-us-deals-citing-trump-threats/ https://yadudebooks.ca/business/ottawa-ai-firm-caseway-turns-away-from-us-deals-citing-trump-threats/ Owen Fitzgerald Business Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:31:17 +0000 The company's CEO says U.S. President Donald Trump's comments helped drive the decision, which meant walking away from a major funding opportunity. https://yadudebooks.ca/business/most-us-adults-disapprove-of-trumps-trade-policies-poll-finds/ https://yadudebooks.ca/business/most-us-adults-disapprove-of-trumps-trade-policies-poll-finds/ Owen Fitzgerald Business Sun, 11 Oct 2026 21:05:59 +0000 A recent poll shows more than 64 per cent of U.S. adults say the president has gone too far with his latest tariffs. https://yadudebooks.ca/tech/governments-bet-on-high-rise-housing-despite-jane-jacobs-warnings/ https://yadudebooks.ca/tech/governments-bet-on-high-rise-housing-despite-jane-jacobs-warnings/ Théo Gagné Tech Sun, 11 Oct 2026 21:06:40 +0000 Policy favouring tall towers over diverse, street-level communities could scar Canada's housing landscape for generations. https://yadudebooks.ca/business/ontario-man-buys-home-at-25-with-earnings-from-reselling-roblox-items/ https://yadudebooks.ca/business/ontario-man-buys-home-at-25-with-earnings-from-reselling-roblox-items/ Owen Fitzgerald Business Sun, 11 Oct 2026 21:07:29 +0000 Aziz, 25, purchased a $710,000 house in Windsor using savings from his teenage side business reselling digital collectibles. https://yadudebooks.ca/igaming/lottomatica-and-cirsa-sign-merger-plan-to-create-cross-border-gaming-g/ https://yadudebooks.ca/igaming/lottomatica-and-cirsa-sign-merger-plan-to-create-cross-border-gaming-g/ Claire Beaumont iGaming Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:27:41 +0000 The deal would see CIRSA absorbed into Lottomatica, with the combined company to be headquartered in Rome. https://yadudebooks.ca/business/nova-scotia-robotic-vending-company-finds-major-us-success-in-stadiums/ https://yadudebooks.ca/business/nova-scotia-robotic-vending-company-finds-major-us-success-in-stadiums/ Owen Fitzgerald Business Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:26:19 +0000 The Dartmouth-based company has installed its high-tech machines at Dodger Stadium and the Denver Broncos' home field, with more venues in talks. https://yadudebooks.ca/business/manitoba-proposes-cannabis-store-safety-rules-on-staffing-window-cover/ https://yadudebooks.ca/business/manitoba-proposes-cannabis-store-safety-rules-on-staffing-window-cover/ Owen Fitzgerald Business Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:26:50 +0000 The changes follow a sexual assault during a robbery and a union survey showing most workers feel unsafe. https://yadudebooks.ca/work/canada-loses-68000-jobs-in-september-as-steel-dispute-escalates/ https://yadudebooks.ca/work/canada-loses-68000-jobs-in-september-as-steel-dispute-escalates/ Claire Beaumont Work Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:06:07 +0000 The losses mark a second consecutive month of declines and come amid a trade dispute with the U.S. https://yadudebooks.ca/culture/harry-styles-fans-chant-5-seconds-of-summer-song-during-madison-square/ https://yadudebooks.ca/culture/harry-styles-fans-chant-5-seconds-of-summer-song-during-madison-square/ Sophie Leblanc Arts & Books Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:07:03 +0000 A viral TikTok mashup has led to fans loudly singing a 5 Seconds of Summer song during an instrumental break in Styles' set. https://yadudebooks.ca/igaming/stake-to-launch-regulated-online-gambling-platform-in-alberta-on-oct-1/ https://yadudebooks.ca/igaming/stake-to-launch-regulated-online-gambling-platform-in-alberta-on-oct-1/ Claire Beaumont iGaming Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:33:41 +0000 The operator secured approval from the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission ahead of a provincial deadline for gray-market operators. https://yadudebooks.ca/tech/rogers-plans-minority-stake-sale-in-25b-sports-empire-to-cut-debt/ https://yadudebooks.ca/tech/rogers-plans-minority-stake-sale-in-25b-sports-empire-to-cut-debt/ Théo Gagné Tech Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:27:43 +0000 The telecom giant will sell up to 30 percent of its combined sports holdings, which include the Maple Leafs and Blue Jays, to reduce its $40-billion debt load. https://yadudebooks.ca/tech/travellers-question-airbnb-listings-as-ai-edited-photos-raise-deceptio/ https://yadudebooks.ca/tech/travellers-question-airbnb-listings-as-ai-edited-photos-raise-deceptio/ Théo Gagné Tech Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:31:19 +0000 Experts warn easy-to-use AI tools make it harder for guests to know if rental photos reflect reality. https://yadudebooks.ca/money/provinces-push-liberals-to-honour-mining-tax-credit-promise/ https://yadudebooks.ca/money/provinces-push-liberals-to-honour-mining-tax-credit-promise/ Nadia Rahman Money Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:32:34 +0000 Six provinces and territories want the federal government to expand tax credits to cover costly feasibility studies for mining projects. https://yadudebooks.ca/work/quebec-sheds-49000-jobs-in-september-as-unemployment-rises-to-6-percen/ https://yadudebooks.ca/work/quebec-sheds-49000-jobs-in-september-as-unemployment-rises-to-6-percen/ Claire Beaumont Work Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:05:50 +0000 The province's employment has fallen by 130,000 since January, with Montreal seeing a significant increase in unemployed workers.