4 hours ago Trump says he urged Gretzky to run for prime minister during Christmas visit

OTTAWA — U.S. president-elect Donald Trump said he told hockey legend Wayne Gretzky he should run for prime minister during a Christmas visit but added that the athlete declined interest in politics. Trump said on his Truth Social platform that he told Gretzky he would easily win an election if he ran for prime minister […]

Politics

6 hours ago Toronto shelter workers say holidays difficult time for refugee claimants

Workers on the front line of Toronto’s homeless crisis say the holiday season has been tough for those living on the streets, as colder temperatures set in along with feelings of isolation. “Whether you’re a newcomer and it’s your first Christmas away from the family, whether you’re Canadian-born and your family is still far away […]

Society

8 hours ago Health Canada recalls stuffed animal toys on Christmas Eve over choking risk

Health Canada issued a recall on Christmas Eve for 120 units of Mother and Baby plush toys sold by Chantia Sales, a Toronto-based retail supplier.

Culture

9 hours ago Adrien Brody reveals PTSD, eating disorder after starving himself for ‘The Pianist’

Adrien Brody is opening up about his experience from filming The Pianist more than two decades ago, saying he developed post-traumatic stress disorder and an eating disorder. Brody may have won an Academy Award for his role as a Holocaust survivor in the 2003 Roman Polanski film, but the dramatic weight loss took quite a […]

Culture

14 hours ago King Charles III focuses Christmas message on healthcare workers in year marked by royal illnesses

LONDON (AP) — King Charles III used his annual Christmas message Wednesday to hail the selflessness of those who have cared for him and the Princess of Wales this year, after both were diagnosed with cancer. The 76-year-old monarch said he and his family are “continually” impressed by those who dedicate their lives to helping […]

Society

15 hours ago Solar burgers: How agrivoltaics is marrying food production with green energy

CALGARY — Jason Bradley spent 20 years of his career as ranch manager at a 50,000-acre grazing operation in west-central Alberta, so he understands why people react with skepticism to the idea of raising a herd of cattle on a working solar farm. “The first thing people think is, ‘You can’t put cattle on (a […]

Other

15 hours ago Canada among countries where climate politics could soon go into reverse

It's not just Trump — elections around the world may produce a new crop of net zero critics in 2025

Politics

15 hours ago The S&P 500’s performance in 2024 made investing look easy. Why bother with strategy?

A lot can get lost in long-term performance, cautions Bert Clark, CEO of Investment Management Corporation of Ontario

Economics

15 hours ago 2025 investing outlook: Volatility is name of the game amid tariff and tech bubble threats

Investors could get caught in a tug of war between valuations and momentum, whether to stay home or look abroad

Economics