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Across the country, the festival season takes its shape from the people celebrating it, their faith, their food and the stories they pass to their children.

Sponsors including TD, Pearson Convention Center, Air Canada, Mercedes-Benz Mississauga and other corporate and community partners. More information about the hospital projects and fundraising campaign is available at builtforus.ca. View article

Wealthsimple’s Rise: From a Spreadsheet to C$13.8 Billion A spreadsheet. A simple idea. A Canadian success story valued at C$13.8 billion. How did Wealthsimple grow from helping friends invest into a financial platform used by millions of Canadians? In this video, we explore how Michael Katchen, Brett Huneycutt and Rudy Adler built Wealthsimple around one powerful idea: making money management easier to understand and use. Follow the journey from its Toronto launch in 2014 to commission-free stock and ETF trading, tax filing, and everyday financial services. Discover how solving connected problems helped Wealthsimple become part of Canadians’ daily lives. We also explain the scale behind its growth, including company-reported client assets under administration of C$169.2 billion as of September 30, 2026, and the financing agreement announced in October 2026 at a C$13.8 billion company valuation. Stay to the end for the entrepreneurial lesson behind it all: a useful idea can start small and grow by helping people solve everyday problems. Share this story with someone building an idea of their own. What stands out most about Wealthsimple’s journey? Tell us in the comments, and subscribe to VNN Canada for more Canadian business and innovation stories.

But the evidence supports confidence in Carney’s willingness to hold his ground. He has kept communication open after rejecting terms he considered unacceptable, and he is pursuing other partnerships at the...

Beyond Brampton: Meet Ontario’s South Asian Election Winners A Brampton lawyer. A Guelph newcomer. A Kingston entrepreneur. Ontario’s South Asian election story stretches far beyond one city—and the people behind the results have remarkable journeys to share. Following Ontario’s 2026 municipal elections, we explore the stories of new and returning councillors, including Sukhman Sangha, Navjit Kaur Brar, Ausma Malik, Mustafa Zuberi and Jimmy Hassan. Their backgrounds span healthcare, law, education, business and community service. From Brampton and Toronto to Stratford, Kitchener and Kingston, discover how these representatives built connections with the communities they will serve. Authentic city footage, portraits and custom maps bring their stories into focus. The election also brought disappointments. We look at the unsuccessful mayoral bids of Dipika Damerla, Sameera Ali and Raj Sandhu, alongside the council victories opening a new chapter for other South Asian Canadians. What happens next matters to everyone: neighbourhoods, local services, infrastructure and public spending. Subscribe to Weekly Voice for Canadian news and the people shaping our communities. Read more: weeklyvoice.com

A comfortable weekend does not need to include every stop. Choose the celebration that suits your household, leave room for a shared meal and give yourself extra travel time. Whether the evening centres on a...

The finishing touches can be simple: coriander scattered over the chickpeas, a swirl of cream in the paneer, warm bread brought to the table and small bowls of chilled kheer waiting in the refrigerator. A Diwali feast should leave room for...

Keeping Diwali alive in Canada means giving the next generation memories they can make their own. Years from now, a child may remember the slightly uneven rangoli, a grandparent’s laughter or the sweet they were...

For Ontario shoppers considering the whisky as a Diwali gift, the LCBO lists the 750 mL bottle at $419.95 under product number 51065. Johnnie Walker says the limited edition is available through participating Canadian liquor stores while supplies last.

Weekly Voice and Voice Media wish everyone across Canada and around the world a very Happy Diwali! May the Festival of Lights fill your homes with warmth, your hearts with joy, and the year ahead with peace, good health and prosperity. Wishing you and...

Starting at C$2,999 according to Apple, the iPhone Duo is a luxury purchase with a distinctive proposition. Its combination of premium materials, adaptable screens, and imaginative camera features is...

One of those investments helps carry phone calls across India. In September 2026, Quebec pension fund manager La Caisse paid C$1.76 billion for 24 per cent of Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust. Brookfield remained its largest...