BMO Financial Group raised its dividend as it reported a fourth-quarter profit of $2.30 billion. The bank says it will now pay a quarterly dividend of $1.67 per share, an increase of four cents per share. BMO says its profit amounted to $2.97 per diluted share for the quarter ended Oct. 31 compared with a...
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Russia restricts FaceTime, its latest step in controlling online communications
Russian authorities said Thursday they have imposed restrictions on Apple’s video calling service FaceTime, the latest step in an effort to tighten control over the internet and communications online. State internet regulator Roskomnadzor alleged in a statement that the service is being “used to organize and conduct terrorist activities on the territory of the country,...
Rogers Charity Classic tees off giving season with record-setting charity donation
The Rogers Charity Classic has kicked off giving season by raising a record-setting $26 million this summer for local charities, including Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids. The annual summer golf tournament brought together professional golfers, community leaders, and volunteers in support of youth-focused initiatives. Since its inception, the event has raised more than $164 million,...
Russia restricts FaceTime, its latest step in controlling online communications
Russian authorities said Thursday they have imposed restrictions on Apple’s video calling service FaceTime, the latest step in an effort to tighten control over the internet and communications online. State internet regulator Roskomnadzor alleged in a statement that the service is being “used to organize and conduct terrorist activities on the territory of the country,...
Sleep Country Canada charting revival of Bed Bath & Beyond next year
TORONTO — Sleep Country Canada Inc. is on the cusp of bringing back Bed Bath & Beyond. The mattress retailer confirms it has purchased the Canadian and U.K. rights to the houseware brand’s name and logos. It will relaunch the retailer with physical and online stores next year. The federal government’s trademark registry shows Bed...
Couple’s proposal becomes bittersweet farewell to beloved rescue dog
Morgan Yont and Matthew Kaczur have been together for about six years, so getting hitched seemed like a natural progression for their relationship. It was also fitting that their rescue dog, Arlo, whom they adopted shortly after their love affair began, was there for the proposal — smack in the middle of photos taken to...
From siding to shingles: How Calgary homes are being built to resist hail damage
Builders in Alberta are racing to adapt to increasingly harsh weather, with two new projects in the Calgary region testing hail- and wind-resistant construction materials. The goal is to create a blueprint for storm-ready housing across Canada. Last August, a devastating hailstorm swept through Calgary, causing nearly $2.8 billion in insured damage — the second-costliest...
Calgary police charge teen in case linked to overdose deaths
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with multiple drug-related offences following a five-month investigation into two fatal overdoses that occurred on the Tsuut’ina Nation earlier this year. Calgary police say the overdoses happened in June 2025, and officers launched an investigation that eventually identified a youth suspected of trafficking cocaine. According to police, the teen...
Hit-and-run crash leaves one hurt in NE Calgary
Calgary police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that left one person hurt on Thursday afternoon in the city’s northeast. The collision happened around 2:45 p.m. near 42 Street and 108 Avenue NE. Police say a vehicle fled the scene after hitting someone who sustained injuries. Investigators are actively searching for the vehicle involved. Officers remain...
Tech Lifestyle Expert Carley Knobloch and News Media Group, Inc. Release their Annual ‘Holiday Gadget Guide’ through a National Satellite Media Tour (SMT)
The SMT Revealed Insider Picks for the Home, Smartphone Plans, AI PCs, and Gaming Gifts for the techie gift lists West Palm Beach, FL – December 4, 2025 – News Media Group, Inc. and Tech Lifestyle Expert Carley Knobloch, as well as top brands, partnered to deliver the annual “Holiday Gadget Guide” via a nationwide...