48 minutes ago ‘Now’s the time’: Advocates urge more accessible builds as Canada ramps up housing

Five-year-old Beau starts each day being carried by one of his parents to the family's living room, where his wheelchair awaits in their Beamsville, Ont., home.

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3 hours ago Public servants continue to struggle with Phoenix issues as government promises new pay system

"If I owed somebody money, I'd feel bad about it, but they don't care."

Politics

13 hours ago India alleges widespread trafficking of international students through Canada to U.S.

OTTAWA — Indian law enforcement agencies say they are investigating alleged links between dozens of colleges in Canada and two “entities” in Mumbai accused of illegally ferrying students across the Canada-United States border. A news release Tuesday from India’s Enforcement Directorate — a multi-disciplinary organization that investigates money laundering and foreign exchange laws — said […]

Society

63 minutes ago Bitget Unveils Over $5 Billion Worth of BGB Token Burn in New Whitepaper

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Dec. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has released a new whitepaper for its native token, Bitget Token (BGB). The update introduces an unprecedented initiative to burn 800 million BGB tokens—valued at over $5 billion based on current market prices—alongside plans to expand the token’s utility. […]

Economics

16 hours ago 2024 SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS: A look back at the past year’s competitive action

WATCH BELOW: A look back at the some of the highlights in the world of sports in 2024. What do YOU think? Tweet and Facebook us! And don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. 

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63 minutes ago Soldier recorded himself sexually assaulting sleeping spouse, she tells military police

He allegedly captured the episodes in images stored on a hard drive seized this fall by the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service

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22 hours ago The stars of 2024: Locals who had a very good year in arts and entertainment

Every year, the Calgary area produces a number of individuals who contribute to the arts in Calgary. This year was no exception, with an eclectic crew of Calgarians, Albertans and expats who accomplished great things in 2024. Anar Ali Who: Writer of CBC drama/political thriller Allegiance A Calgary and Red Deer expat, Anar Ali left […]

Culture

21 hours ago Westland Floral Purchases Mullen Class 3 EV Trucks for Southern California Landscaping Fleet

Westland’s Class 3 service body upfits completed by Phenix Truck Bodies & Van Equipment. Vehicle order fulfilled by Pritchard and includes California HVIP incentives approval on vehicles purchased. BREA, Calif., Dec. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via InvestorWire – Mullen Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN) (“Mullen” or the “Company”), an electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer announces a Class […]

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63 minutes ago Pierre Poilievre — take note of Liz Truss’s ensnarement: How FP columnists saw it in 2024

Read excerpts from columns that appeared in July, August and September 2024 in FP Comment. This in the third instalment in a series

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11 hours ago Wayne Gretzky premier ministre du Canada, la nouvelle provocation de Trump

Des experts ne prennent pas au sérieux le dernier message de Donald Trump visant le Canada, dans son réseau Truth Social.

Politics

18 hours ago As a trying 2024 ends, Edmonton charities make last push for holiday donations

"It feels good that we're able to be kind of a support system for them, but at the same time, I wish that we didn't have to be. I wish that they had exactly what they needed to to operate"

Society

64 minutes ago FP Answers: Will I pay capital gains or HST if I rebuild my principal residence then sell it?

Here are some things to be aware of so as not to get in the crosshairs of the Canada Revenue Agency when renovating your home

Economics

27 hours ago À Perth, Brisbane ou Sydney, le tennis mondial à l'heure de la rentrée

La dinde à peine engloutie, le tennis mondial repart en tournée.

Sport

12 hours ago 5 vehicles involved in Boxing Day crash in Calgary; at least 4 hospitalized

Officials are investigating the cause of a major crash in Calgary that sent at least four people to hospital and closed the intersection of McLeod Trail and Southland Drive.

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23 hours ago Opinion: Faxes were the start of instant gratification and office stress

Every generation believes they are living at the edge of chaos. It’s human nature. We all recall the days when things seemed simpler and life moved at a slower pace. My parents did it and now I do it. Of course, it’s all relative and I can’t imagine what things will be like when my […]

Culture

3 hours ago Oliver: My top Ottawa photos of 2024 chronicle grief, music and connection

A tearful anthem, a rock-inspired cellist, and a blazing heatwave — these photos tell Ottawa’s story in ways words never could.

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14 hours ago KINSELLA: Expect 2024’s political winners to keep winning in the new year

It was a horrible year for incumbents and political challengers are reaping the benefits

Politics

2 hours ago Toronto’s challenges ‘requires investment,’ Chow says as property tax decision looms

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow says the upcoming year will continue to see her focused housing, affordability for renters, and dependable municipal service.

Economics

16 hours ago Christmas Day apartment fire drives families from homes in Prince Rupert, B.C.

Dozens of people were forced to evacuate their homes early Christmas Day when fire broke out around 3 a.m. at the Sherebrooke Apartments in Prince Rupert, B.C.

Events

33 hours ago After two personal losses, Canada's Matthew Schaefer anxious for world juniors to start

There's a good chance you'll be watching Matthew Schaefer play in the NHL, and representing Canada at international competitions, for the next 20 years.

Culture

7 hours ago Saison des bowls dans la NCAA: un Québécois contre la future équipe de Bill Belichick

Christopher Fortin au cœur d’un duel entre UConn et UNC.

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19 hours ago GUNTER: Smith’s attendance at Trump inauguration not the travesty some say it is 

At a holiday event before Christmas, another guest commented on news that Alberta Premier Danielle Smith was making plans to attend the Canadian embassy’s party in Washington, D.C. to mark the inauguration of President-Elect Donald Trump on January 20. Since then, it has been announced that Alberta’s trade office in the U.S. capital has arranged […]

Politics

7 hours ago $14 million Ontario mansion comes with a quaint old barn packed with modern luxury

It's kind of incredible what kind of properties are available if you venture out of the Toronto bubble. For example, in Burlington you can basically get two luxury mansions for the price of one mediocre Bridle Path house. 6583 Twiss Rd., also known as LongView Estate, is an extraordinary family compound set on a stunning 65-acre property.The dining room. Combining luxurious modern living with rich history, this estate features two exceptional homes: a newly built 11,674 square-foot modern mansion and a fully restored 10,335 square-foot 1905 barn house.The living room. Together, they offer an unmatched blend of contemporary design and timeless charm—or, as realtors Lorne Howell and Christopher Invidiata put it, a legacy property destined to be enjoyed for generations.The primary bedroom. At the heart of LongView is the main house that boasts four bedrooms and six bathrooms. The kitchen and family room. The main floor of the house is ...

Economics

18 hours ago Some experts allege Russia’s air defence behind Azerbaijan Airlines crash. Here’s why

Crash killed 38 people and left all 29 survivors injured as speculation mounts about a possible cause of the disaster

Events

7 hours ago Emulate Human Muscles, Transcend Human Capabilities: Wisson Robotics’ General

HONG KONG, Dec. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wisson Robotics, a global pioneer in general-purpose soft robotics, will debut at CES 2025 with its Pliabot® technology, a revolutionary commercial and universal soft robotics with human-like muscles and embodied AI, and innovative Pliabot® robots for aerial operations and EV automatic charging. Visit Wisson at Booth #8262, […]

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20 hours ago What we know about the succession rules for Canada’s Liberals as Trudeau faces calls to resign

The winner of that leadership contest would become prime minister, announce a new cabinet — then have to prepare almost immediately for an election

Politics

16 hours ago NYC taxi driver was having medical episode when he jumped curb and hit people, police say

NEW YORK — A taxi driver whose car hit six pedestrians when he jumped a curb in a Manhattan shopping district on Christmas Day was having a medical episode at the time, New York City police said Thursday. An NYPD spokesperson would not elaborate on the type of type of medical episode but said no […]

Economics

19 hours ago ‘Family dispute that escalated’: Christmas shooting at Phoenix airport leaves 3 wounded

The group of people all knew each other and had a physical fight that led to one of them to pull a gun, police said

Events

14 hours ago Boxing Day may not be like it used to, but some Edmontonians still love the tradition

"I think a lot of youth they see that and (think) well, why do I want to put myself through that when I can just order on Amazon, or who guarantees the lowest price (online)"

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22 hours ago Trudeau’s Crisis Puts Spotlight on Succession Rules for Canada’s Liberals

The turmoil that’s threatening to topple Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has members of his political party poring over the rulebook for replacing him.

Politics

22 hours ago Un média palestinien affirme qu'une frappe israélienne a tué cinq de ses journalistes à Gaza

Une chaîne palestinienne affiliée au Jihad islamique a annoncé jeudi la mort de cinq de ses journalistes, tués lors d'une frappe israélienne.

Economics

19 hours ago Calgary courts kept busy with a variety of cases during 2024, from orgies to a battle over Medical Assistance in Dying

A review of the city's high-profile cases from the past year

Events

15 hours ago PARKER: Luigi Mangione case illustrates need to understand ‘good’ and ‘evil’

According to The Wall Street Journal, in the case against Luigi Mangione, suspected of murdering the CEO of UnitedHealthcare outside a Manhattan hotel, a potential argument in his defence will be his “mental state at the time of the killing.” “Two defences in New York state — a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity and […]

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23 hours ago Braid: Nenshi's NDP takeover was 2024's most remarkable Alberta political story

On judgment day, June 22, Nenshi won 62,000 votes and 86 per cent of the ballots cast. That has to stand as the most outstanding Alberta political accomplishment of the year

Politics

21 hours ago Christmas shooting at Phoenix airport leaves 3 people wounded, 1 stabbed

PHOENIX (AP) — Police are investigating a Christmas shooting at Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix that left three people injured by gunfire and another person stabbed. Phoenix police said the evening shooting happened at around 9:45 p.m. at an airport restaurant that is outside the security checkpoints in Terminal 4. An adult female and two […]

Events

18 hours ago Is Boxing Day shopping still a thing in Metro Vancouver? The answer is

Are people lining up at Metro Vancouver retailers today, shopping online from the comforts of their couch or just ignoring it all?

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31 hours ago Toronto house on busy retail strip keeps slashing price but just won't sell

You know that one lone house on Bloor St. that's between the Native Youth Resource Centre and the Korean restaurant Damda? Yeah, I was also wondering what the deal with that house is. Mostly because it looks super out of place among all the businesses along Bloor St. W., but also because has been for sale for the better part of two years. So, here's the tea on the last house standing.A bedroom. The old Toronto home has been the private residence of the same family for over 80 years. The main staircase and wood panelled hallway. Which, side note, good on them for staying in their house through the re-development of that neighbourhood, including the massive Honest Ed's teardown and the buildout of the subsequent Mirvish Village complex. An aerial shot of the neighbourhood. Honestly, it's kind of a shock that it's still a private residence, given all the changes that have happened on Bloor St. W in the last 80 years. However, it's ...

Economics

22 hours ago Explosion des décès en 2024 de migrants dans la traversée vers l'Espagne

Explosion des décès en 2024 de migrants dans la traversée vers l'Espagne

Events

19 hours ago Montreal, Laval under smog warning with high concentrations of pollutants in air

Environment Canada has issued a smog warning for the Montreal and Laval areas, warning of high concentrations of pollutants in the air.

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23 hours ago The year that was: Donald Trump's comeback | Jasper wildfire | Calgary water crisis | Justin Trudeau on the brink

These and other headlines helped to define the course of 2024.

Events

19 hours ago Gondek reflects on turbulent 2024 that included water main rupture, Green Line disruption and recall attempt

For all the lessons learned and challenges faced in a turbulent 2024, Gondek has decided to run for a second term as Calgary's mayor

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23 hours ago Possible grève à la Station de ski de Stoneham dès vendredi: les négociations reprennent

Les négociations entre les employés de la Station de ski de Stoneham et l’employeur Resorts of the Canadian Rockies inc. (RCR), ont repris

Events

20 hours ago Bitget to Merge BGB and BWB Tokens, Advancing a Unified Onchain Ecosystem

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Dec. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has announced the merger of its native tokens, Bitget Token (BGB) and Bitget Wallet Token (BWB). The move, driven by strong community demand, aims to unify the two tokens into a single ecosystem token, BGB, which will serve as […]

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25 hours ago Secret history of the fireplace channel: How virtual fires became more popular than The Crown

The first fireplace program was inspired in 1966 by a roaring fire burning in the background of a Coca-Cola commercial

Events

21 hours ago The best movies of 2024: ‘Blitz,’ ‘All We Imagine As Light,’ ‘Anora,’ ‘Dune 2’ and more

As much as theatres are humming right now, with “Wicked” and “Moana 2” bringing moviegoers by the droves, it’s been a fairly bruising movie year. In between the blockbusters, though, the challenge of not just capturing the attention of audiences but of simply getting to the screen feels more perilous than ever. The year was marked […]

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30 hours ago Cinq comédies musicales à aller voir sur Broadway pendant le congé des Fêtes

Le congé des Fêtes donne des ailes aux Québécois, portant plusieurs d’entre eux jusqu’à New York et son artère culturelle par excellence, Broadway.

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22 hours ago «Tellement cher»: une mère divise la toile en chargeant sa famille pour les repas de Noël

Une mère de famille britannique a divisé la toile en admettant qu’elle facturerait un montant par personne pour les repas des Fêtes.

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32 hours ago EN IMAGES | 20 ans après le tsunami de 2004 en Asie, le plus meurtrier de l'histoire

20 ans après le tsunami de 2004, le plus meurtrier de l'histoire

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23 hours ago In the eye of the beholder: Postmedia Calgary photographers' favourite images of 2024

As another year draws to a close, the visual journalists of Postmedia Calgary looked back and chose their most memorable shots of 2024. Jim Wells Each year I’m always amazed by what takes place in Calgary. As photojournalists at Postmedia Calgary, we are on the front lines of what happens in Calgary and area — […]

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33 hours ago Man arrested in Christmas Eve attack on 2 people at N.Y.C. subway station

NEW YORK — A man accused of using a knife to slash a man and a woman in Manhattan’s Grand Central subway station faced assault and menacing charges Wednesday. The man was arrested on assault, reckless endangerment, menacing, harassment, disorderly conduct and a weapons charge after the attack at 10:15 p.m. Tuesday which left a […]

Events

24 hours ago Letters December 26, 2024: ‘Santa may have been a little shortsighted.’

WHAT WAS SANTA THINKING? Christmas is in total chaos this year. Evidently Santa Claus, in a Zoom call with all his reindeer, told Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer that he would be replacing him with Blitzen, but Santa still expected Rudolph to pull the Christmas Sleigh on Christmas Eve. At the news that he was […]

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35 hours ago 20 ans plus tard: retour sur l'impact du tsunami le plus meurtrier de l'histoire

Le 26 décembre 2004 dans l'océan Indien, un tsunami a fait plus de 220 000 morts dans une quinzaine de pays.

Events

27 hours ago Fraser: My favourite Ottawa photos of 2024 capture love, loss and a lot of protests

The stories behind an unusual proposal, a moment of heartbreak, and much more.

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35 hours ago Syrie: 17 morts, dont 14 «membres du ministère de l’Intérieur» tués dans la province de Tartous

Quatorze membres des forces de sécurité ont été tués mercredi en Syrie, selon le ministère de l’Intérieur, dans des combats avec des hommes armés.

Events

31 hours ago «C’est le meilleur entraîneur que j’ai eu dans ma vie»: cet entraîneur de la LHJMQ pourrait bien être le prochain à passer chez les professionnels

Sylvain Favreau dirigera deux joueurs qu’il connaît bien avec ÉCJ en Ethan Gauthier et Mathieu Cataford.

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33 hours ago Se sortir de la rue: un homme garde espoir après 32 ans de consommation

Un homme de Montréal qui vit en situation d’itinérance en raison de problèmes de consommation garde l'espoir de retrouver une vie normale.

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34 hours ago Indonésie: une sirène retentit pour marquer le 20e anniversaire du tsunami dévastateur

Une sirène a retenti jeudi en Indonésie, au moment où survivants et proches des victimes ont commencé à se recueillir.

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