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Explainer: What are prediction markets?

by Sam Forster January 28, 2026

Online betting platforms that allow users to trade contracts on real-world outcomes are going mainstream

A new poll shows Canadians remain most concerned about domestic issues in turbulent times. What do Ottawa’s leaders plan to do about it?

Tech

Autonomous vehicles built with partners Nuro, Lucid and Nvidia set for California launch later this year

Experts worry about the trade-offs from spending around $80 billion on high-speed rail, and the decades-long path to break even

Tax changes and strong year-end demand push zero-emission vehicles to near-total market dominance

BYD had sold 2.07 million EVs by the end of November, while Tesla had sold 1.22 million by the end of September

Canadian Christmas tree farmers are worried some of their tree species won’t survive a warmer climate. Here’s how they — and the trees — are adapting

Investments in police and border security are paying off: Canada has seen a nationwide drop in auto thefts. But these vehicles remain at risk

One flying car factory in China says it has more than 7,000 pre-orders for its flying cars; some say the industry could be worth $41 bn by 2040

Once a World Expo curiosity, the high-tech human cleaner is now headed to hotels and retailers.