Lifestyle & Culture · Oct 17, 2026
ArohaFest’s Diwali Dhamaka brings a free, bilingual day of workshops, classical and folk dance, visual art and food vendors to the National Arts Centre on October 17, highlighting how India’s artistic traditions are finding new expression across Canada.
Business & Economy · Oct 17, 2026
Canada’s Fairfax Financial will acquire 60.72 percent of IDBI Bank for about Rs 52,878 crore, a transaction the government and markets describe as the largest foreign direct investment in India’s banking sector. The deal shifts a state-backed lender into private hands and raises questions about regulatory approvals, ownership rules and the future of related bank holdings.
Lifestyle & Culture · Oct 16, 2026
The Toronto Biennial of Art launched its three day public Convening on October 16, 2026, gathering artists, elders and community organizers for performances, shared meals and Indigenous led programming that organizers say reframes the city as a site of living knowledge and repair.
Lifestyle & Culture · Oct 15, 2026
The cult holiday pop up Miracle Toronto will open two locations on November 20, combining kitsch holiday design, new food partnerships and fundraising for a Toronto women s shelter, a move organizers say reflects growing demand for seasonal experiential hospitality.
Business & Economy · Oct 15, 2026
The Union Cabinet on October 14 approved the sale of a 60.72 percent combined stake in IDBI Bank to an entity backed by Canada’s Fairfax Financial Holdings for Rs 52,878 crore. The transaction, cleared on October 15 for publication, is a landmark foreign direct investment into India’s banking sector and raises questions about valuation, market response, and the future of state ownership in banking.
Lifestyle & Culture · Oct 14, 2026
On October 14, Latincouver launched the eighth annual Latin American Heritage Month with a 20 day program of music, food, exhibitions and Día de los Muertos events that stretches beyond Granville Island into Burnaby and university and museum spaces, highlighting cross cultural exchange and community support.
Lifestyle & Culture · Oct 13, 2026
An exhibition tracing Black self fashioning from the 1880s to today makes its public debut at the Art Gallery of Ontario on October 13, launching months of programs that place Black style at the center of Toronto’s cultural calendar.
Lifestyle & Culture · Oct 12, 2026
The 30th Celtic Colours International Festival opened on October 9 and moves through October 17 with concerts, workshops and community meals that local organizers say are meant to put island culture and language at the center of the celebration.
Lifestyle & Culture · Oct 11, 2026
As the Vancouver International Film Festival ends its 11 day run on October 11, 2026, the city is reflecting on a program that amplified Canadian storytellers, expanded festival audiences and underscored Vancouver's role as a hub for independent cinema.
Lifestyle & Culture · Oct 10, 2026
A three part musical documentary by Métis Dene filmmaker Marie Clements is drawing audiences and discussion at the Vancouver International Film Festival on October 10, as the film reframes colonial histories through song, testimony and performance.
Lifestyle & Culture · Oct 9, 2026
A post - Nuit Blanche online panel on October 9 brought artists, educators and community advocates together to discuss equity, disclosure and the future role of artificial intelligence in public art, responding to audience unease after the citywide overnight festival.
Lifestyle & Culture · Oct 5, 2026
From Vancouver’s film premieres to Atlantic Canada fashion showcases and the final weekend of Culture Days, Canada’s arts calendar is packed with events and launches that reflect local storytelling and sustainable design. Here are the highlights for Monday, October 5, 2026.
Business & Economy · Oct 4, 2026
New Delhi and Ottawa open a five day round of negotiations on October 5 with a target to conclude a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement by year end, a push that could reshape goods, services and investment ties between the two countries.

Lifestyle & Culture · Sep 26, 2026
On September 26, 2026, Music Day in Canada stages more than 20 linked events and 60 plus artists across 20 cities, spotlighting independent venues, community promoters and the regional diversity shaping Canadian music.

Sports & Entertainment · Sep 17, 2026
Lionel Messi has scored his 100th goal for Inter Miami, reaching the landmark during a 2–0 Campeones Cup victory over Cruz Azul and adding another milestone to his remarkable career.