3 hours ago Caldwell: These 2024 photos of Ottawa expose its struggles and small wins

From heartbreaking scenes in the ByWard Market to an ice-cold plunge for mental health, Tony Caldwell’s lens frames Ottawa’s year.

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22 hours ago Une motion de censure présentée par les conservateurs dès la reprise des travaux parlementaires

Le Parti conservateur du Canada compte présenter, dès la reprise des travaux parlementaires, une motion de censure.

Politics

12 hours ago B.C. Securities Commission can collect Vancouver fraudster's retirement income, court rules

A December ruling sided with the financial regulator that Earle Pasquill must forfeit any future payments from his pension

Society

8 hours ago BlackRock® Canada Announces Final Annual Reinvested Capital Gains Distributions for the iShares® ETFs

TORONTO, Dec. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited (“BlackRock Canada”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK), today announced the final annual reinvested capital gains distributions for the iShares ETFs listed on the TSX or Cboe Canada for the 2024 tax year. The distributions are for the annual non-cash […]

Economics

9 hours ago BlackRock® Canada Announces Final December Cash Distributions for the iShares® ETFs

TORONTO, Dec. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited (“BlackRock Canada”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK), today announced the final December cash distributions for the iShares ETFs listed on the TSX or Cboe Canada. Unitholders of record of a fund on December 30, 2024 will receive cash distributions […]

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16 hours ago B.C. crime news: Man charged after guns seized at YVR | Driver charged over crash that killed Alberta man

Here's a roundup of crime news from across B.C. on Dec. 27, 2024.

Events

21 hours ago Top albums of 2024: Beyonce, Charli XCX, Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish and more

Ten of the top albums of the year, as chosen by Associated Press Music Writer Maria Sherman. “Cowboy Carter,” Beyonce She rode in on a white horse, in patriotic chaps and wielding an American flag. She declared, this “ain’t a Country album” but “a ‘Beyonce’ album” — positioning herself in opposition to the genre’s rigid […]

Culture

12 hours ago Trump asks Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban so he can weigh in after taking office

President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court on Friday to pause the potential TikTok ban from going into effect until his administration can pursue a “political resolution” to the issue. The request came as TikTok and the Biden administration filed opposing briefs to the court, in which the company argued the court should strike down […]

Technology

18 hours ago Varcoe: Q&A with WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech on 2024 challenges, 'optimism' for 2025

WestJet Group CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech sees a smoother ride coming in 2025

Transport

7 hours ago Toronto bars and restaurants with extended last call for New Year's Eve 2025

Bars and restaurants in Toronto with extended last call on New Year's Eve 2025 will be keeping the party going well into the wee hours, long after the rest of the city has closed up shop for the night.While I, as a perpetually sleepy person, tend to cap off my own New Year's celebrations no more than thirty minutes past midnight (a girl's got to get her beauty sleep!), I can also recognize the allure of staying out on the town until the sun rises, really soaking up the first moments of a new year, and I'm not alone.Each year, the holiday sees scores of celebrants flocking to parties at bars, restaurants and nightclubs across the city, bidding farewell to another year gone by and welcoming the promise of the incumbent one.For this exact reason, plenty of those establishments will opt to extend their hours for maximum party potential — so if you're not like me, you can keep the good times rolling as long as you want.Per the Liquor Licence and Control Act, all licensed ...

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23 hours ago Chaos politique en Corée du Sud: voici ce qui se passe depuis trois semaines

Voici les temps forts de plus de trois semaines de chaos politique en Corée du Sud.

Politics

17 hours ago Temitope Oriola: Chair's exit a chance to reset the Edmonton Police Commission

The Edmonton Police Commission recently produced some political pyrotechnics. John McDougall wanted to continue to chair the commission until the end of December 2024, and remain a member until the end of his term in 2026. None of that would be an issue except that he also planned to relocate to Portugal and engage remotely […]

Society

10 hours ago Mustang Energy Corp. Raises Aggregate Gross Proceeds of $3,552,950 After Closing the Second Tranche of Financing

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mustang Energy Corp. (CSE: MEC, OTC: MECPF, FRA: 92T) (“Mustang” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that, further to its news releases of November 25, 2024 and December 16, 2024, […]

Economics

20 hours ago Canadian Duo Sensation Crash Adams to Headline Hong Kong’s New Year Countdown Celebration

Live Satellite Feed Included Below A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this link. TORONTO, Dec. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canada’s own Crash Adams is set to bring their infectious energy and unique sound to Hong Kong’s renowned New Year Countdown celebration at Victoria Harbour. The Toronto-based pop duo, celebrated […]

Events

22 hours ago Peter Hum's 12 best Canadian jazz albums of 2024 are packed with improvised thrills

The country's top jazz musicians released exceptional recordings this year, filled with compelling compositions and in-the-moment brilliance.

Culture

23 hours ago L’écrasement d’avion au Kazakhstan serait dû à une «interférence externe, physique et technique»

L’écrasement de l'avion azerbaïdjanais au Kazakhstan serait dû à une «interférence externe, physique et technique», selon la compagnie aérienne.

Technology

7 hours ago Notre palmarès des 25 athlètes québécois les plus dominants depuis 25 ans

Les positions 25 à 21.

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33 hours ago Les ministres Joly et LeBlanc en Floride pour y rencontrer l’équipe de Trump

Les ministres Mélanie Joly et Dominic LeBlanc ont pris l’avion pour une rencontre, vendredi, avec des membres de la future administration Trump.

Politics

14 hours ago Clear Blue Technologies Announces Shares for Debt Settlement, Private Placement, and Proposed Share Consolidation

TORONTO, Dec. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Clear Blue Technologies International Inc. (TSXV: CBLU) (FRANKFURT: OYA) (OTCQB: CBUTF) (“CBLU” or the “Company”) today announces that as a result of strong support from its secured lenders, its shareholders, customers, suppliers, employees and convertible debenture holders and other creditors and investors, it has initiated a proposed package […]

Economics

24 hours ago Accident de drone: un enfant blessé en Floride, New York annule son spectacle du Nouvel An

New York a décidé d’annuler son spectacle de drones prévu pour le Nouvel An après qu’un garçon de 7 ans a été gravement blessé samedi en Floride.

Events

12 hours ago Nos prédictions pour la semaine 17: une course folle au titre de joueur le plus utile

Une course folle au titre de joueur le plus utile.

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35 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

17 hours ago Suspected stabbing prompts Calgary police investigation at 2 separate scenes

Anyone with information about what happened is asked to call police.

Economics

36 hours ago [EN IMAGES] Québécois mort en Floride : des vapeurs d’essence soupçonnées d’avoir fait exploser le bateau

L’explosion du bateau pourrait avoir été causée par de la négligence au moment du ravitaillement en essence, croient des experts.

Events

12 hours ago LEAFS NOTES: Auston Matthews unlikely to play until New Year’s Eve at earliest

The Auston Matthews watch continues as the calendar year 2024 runs out on the Maple Leafs’ injured captain. There was hope that Matthews’, and the team’s, three days off during the NHL’s Christmas break would see him recover to be in the lineup Friday at Detroit, but coach Craig Berube ruled him out and added […]

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19 hours ago Montage Gold Announces Close and Drawdown of US$75M Fully Redeemable Subordinated Gold Stream with Zijin

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Montage Gold Corp. (“Montage” or the “Company”) (TSXV: MAU, OTCQX: MAUTF) is pleased to announce that it has closed and subsequently drawn the US$75 million fully redeemable subordinated gold stream (the “Zijin Stream”) with Zijin Mining Group Co. Ltd. (through its subsidiary and non-operating division, together […]

Economics

13 hours ago Les tentatives de renflouement du navire échoué près de Verchères ont commencé vendredi

Elles continueront pendant la soirée et la nuit de vendredi, et pourraient s’étendre jusqu’à samedi pendant la journée.

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19 hours ago Viral ‘Cosby Show’ actor who was forced to work at Trader Joe’s still struggling

'People have a false impression of what the average middle-class actor makes and their ability to make a living in the industry,' Geoffrey Owens says

Economics

13 hours ago Direct Energy Regulated Services Announces Natural Gas Rates for January 2025

CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Direct Energy Regulated Services has announced default natural gas rates for January 2025. These rates will apply to customers who do not currently have a competitive supplier within the ATCO Gas North and South service territories. The method DERS uses to calculate the rates has been verified […]

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20 hours ago BWR Exploration Inc. Announces Letter of Intent Signed for Business Combination With Electro Metals and Mining Inc. and Private Placement Bridge Financing

TORONTO, Dec. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BWR Exploration Inc. (BWR.V TSXV) a Toronto, Ontario – based corporation with its registered address at 82 Richmond Street East, Toronto, Ontario (“BWR”) is pleased to announce it has signed a Binding Letter of Intent dated as of December 24, 2024 (the “LOI”) with federally registered private Canadian […]

Economics

14 hours ago TTC plans to redirect downtown access with potential lineup on New Year’s Eve

The TTC said it would be restricting access to Union Station Subway Station and make people enter the station via the Brookfield Place doors on Bay Street, south of Front Street.

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21 hours ago Elderly student loan borrowers owe $121 billion. They ask Biden for relief.

They don’t fit the typical profile of activists at a rally for student debt forgiveness. But on a dreary December afternoon, a group of senior citizens stood in the rain outside the Education Department pleading for relief from a debt that many fear will burden them for the rest of their lives. Some sat in […]

Economics

14 hours ago Purpose Investments Announces Termination of Purpose Marijuana Opportunities Fund

TORONTO, Dec. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Purpose Investments Inc. (“Purpose”) announced today that it has decided to terminate Purpose Marijuana Opportunities Fund (“the Fund”) at the close of business on or about March 14, 2025 (the “Termination Date”). It is anticipated that the ETF units of Purpose Marijuana Opportunities Fund will be voluntarily delisted […]

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25 hours 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

14 hours ago Brookfield Real Assets Income Fund Inc. Declares Q1 2025 Distribution Schedule

NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brookfield Real Assets Income Fund Inc. (NYSE: RA) (the “Fund”) today announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) declared the Fund’s monthly distributions for January, February and March 2025. Distribution Declaration Month Record Date Ex-Dividend Date Payable Date Amount per Share January 2025 January 9, 2025 […]

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25 hours ago Pilote malade en plein vol: un pilote en congé prend les rênes et fait atterrir l’avion

Un pilote en congé qui voyageait entre l’Alberta et la Colombie-Britannique aurait fait atterrir l’appareil après qu’un pilote soit tombé malade

Economics

17 hours ago Blessé très gravement, un skieur sera opéré pour un hématome intracrânien

Cyprien Sarrazin chute à l'entraînement et se trouve dans un état très précaire.

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31 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 How ‘prodigal sons’ Dane Dobbie and Curtis Dickson have revived Roughnecks

‘Feels like home,’ say NLL legends — and best buddies — in successful return to Calgary ahead of Saturday's 2024-25 Dome opener

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19 hours ago Dopage: après des moments «difficiles mentalement», Iga Swiatek ne s’attend pas à un appel dans son dossier

La Polonaise ne s’attend pas à un appel dans son dossier et souhaite tourner la page.

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19 hours ago 10 tips from experts to help you change your relationship with money in 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — With the end of 2024 around the corner, you might be reflecting on financial goals for 2025. Whether you’re saving to move out of your parents’ house or pay off student loan debt, financial resolutions can help you stay motivated, said Courtney Alev, consumer advocate for Credit Karma. “Entering a new […]

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23 hours ago Best eats of 2024: Our food critic chooses her fave new restaurants of the year

As our thoughts turn to what lies ahead for 2025, it’s time to take a beat and reflect on the year that was and, in my world at least, what we ate. 2024 got off to a relatively slow start concerning new restaurant openings – I’ll admit there were times mid-year when I wondered if […]

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23 hours ago ’Strides in Saskatchewan’: How accessibility in the province has improved in 2024

The government of Saskatchewan created an accessibility committee to help improve access within the province.

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23 hours ago The most popular recipes in 2024, from creamed lobster dip to ten cloves garlic lemon chicken

From ten cloves garlic lemon chicken to Welsh cakes, these 12 recipes were tops with Cook This newsletter subscribers

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23 hours ago Brookfield Asset Management Announces New Meeting Date For Special Meeting on Proposed Arrangement

NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. (NYSE: BAM, TSX: BAM) (“BAM”) today announced that, following the recent resumption of mail service in Canada, it has set a new meeting date of January 27, 2025 for its upcoming special meeting of shareholders (the “Meeting”) in respect of the previously-announced arrangement […]

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24 hours ago 11e saison: Découvrez les «Coups de food» de Julie Bélanger, Gino Chouinard et Clodine Desrochers avec Sébastien Benoît

Philippe Laprise, Julie Bélanger, Gino Chouinard et Mylène Mackay, entre autres, dans la prochaine saison de «Coups de food».

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