abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund VCC will pay a monthly distribution of CAD 1.75 cents per share on January 30, 2026 to shareholders of record as of January 23, 2026. The fund reported total distributions of CAD 21.0 cents per share for the 12 months to December 31, 2025 and said distributions are treated as foreign income for Canadian tax purposes.
The Georgetown Little Theatre will hold its first-ever immersive Renaissance Festival on Aug. 22–23 at the Georgetown Fairgrounds, and the group is lining up period-style vendors and community volunteers.
An MNP Consumer Debt Index survey conducted by Ipsos found 59% of Canadians expect the overall economy to worsen in 2026, and 71% expect higher living costs.
A treasure hunter from Ontario recovered six one-ounce coins valued at $37,428 in Argentia, Newfoundland, claiming the Newfoundland bonus prize in The Northern Miner's Great Canadian Treasure Hunt. Additional details and an interview with the winner are expected next week.
The article profiles Enbridge and Royal Bank of Canada, noting Enbridge’s higher dividend yield and recent dividend increase and Royal Bank’s diversified earnings, recent quarterly results, and capital position.
Rachel Reid will publish Unrivaled, the seventh Game Changer novel, on Sept. 29, 2026; it revisits hockey players Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov as newlyweds playing on the same team.
The Canadian dollar strengthened slightly after a U.S. DOJ probe tied to testimony about Federal Reserve office renovations, and Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the allegations relate to that testimony and may reflect an effort to influence monetary policy.
Telus offered buyout packages to almost 700 workers nationwide, including over 500 members of USW Local 1944, and said the moves respond to demand for self-serve solutions; employees were given until Jan. 21 to decide.
Statistics Canada data show Canada’s unemployment rate rose to 6.8% in December 2025 while overall employment grew about 1% for the year, and part-time positions and multiple-job holders increased.
Neil Young published opinion posts on his website after the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good that criticize ICE and the Trump administration; the posts include pointed language questioning ICE's role and motives.
