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Author: Kyle Volpi Hiebert
Publication Date: August 4, 2026 - 13:16
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Prediction Markets Corrupt Everything They Touch
August 4, 2026
Governments are finally waking up to the cost of turning tragedy into a tradable commodity
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As Canada continues its tug-of-war with the United States, business owners in both countries are feeling the burn, and they are collectively worried about what the future holds. For tourism destinations, in particular, the tit-for-tat tariffs are really adding up. A ski resort in Jay, Vermont recently posted a message on Instagram, calling for Canadian tourists to come back. That’s because it relies heavily on its strong community of Canadian skiers, riders, and visitors – fewer of whom have been dropping by since the trade war began last year. And without them, money is...
August 28, 2026 - 21:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
August 28, 2026 - 20:31 | Mike Hager | The Globe and Mail
The list of the highest-risk intersections comes after the City of Calgary used AI to assess and assign a risk score to more than 17,000 intersections across the city.
August 28, 2026 - 20:23 | Adam MacVicar | Global News - Canada





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