65 minutes ago New board chair announced for Realtors Association of Edmonton amid competitive housing market

The Realtors Associations of Edmonton (RAE) will welcome a new board chair in the new year. Last week, RAE announced that member Darlene Reid would be stepping into the board chair role for Melanie Boles at the organization, which recently cracked 5,000 members. Reid’s experience for the role includes nearly two decades in real estate, […]

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17 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

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5 hours ago Opinion: Canada can defend against Trump’s tariff blitz with strategic co

Canada is staring down the barrel of another trade war. While trade wars are never good, the pending barrage is particularly ill-timed. Growth is crawling and unemployment rising. Throw in a tariff war and we’re courting a recession. None of this should surprise us. Canada’s exposure to trade risk is older than the country itself. […]

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27 hours ago Halifax Thunderbirds player suspended by team after video shows fans attacked in Colorado

A Halifax lacrosse player has been suspended by his team, as video of a violent altercation between him and spectators at a game last week makes the rounds on social media. 

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16 hours ago Man accused of attacking TV reporter, saying ’This is Trump’s America now’

DENVER — A Colorado man is facing possible bias-motivated charges for allegedly attacking a television news reporter after demanding to know whether he was a citizen, saying “This is Trump’s America now,” according to court documents. Patrick Thomas Egan, 39, was arrested Dec. 18 in Grand Junction, Colorado, after police say he followed KKCO/KJCT reporter […]

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16 hours ago Holborn Properties denies it let Dunsmuir House fall apart to force demolition

Holborn Properties, which owns the structure at 500 Dunsmuir Street, said it has worked with local authorities to ensure the vacant building was up to fire and life safety code.

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2 hours ago Trump asks U.S. Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban so he can weigh in after he takes office

The request came as TikTok and the Biden administration filed opposing briefs to the court.

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21 hours ago Naheed Nenshi finding his feet leading an Alberta NDP still under construction

Naheed Nenshi said he isn't expecting Premier Danielle Smith to call a byelection before the deadline to do so in June, after the house traditionally breaks for the summer.

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23 hours ago An online debate over foreign workers in tech shows tensions in Trump’s political coalition

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — An online spat between factions of Donald Trump’s supporters over immigration and the tech industry has thrown internal divisions in his political movement into public display, previewing the fissures and contradictory views his coalition could bring to the White House. The rift laid bare the tensions between the newest […]

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29 hours ago David Staples: Naheed Nenshi (finally) rules out an Alberta consumer carbon tax

"I believe that the single best thing Canada can do to reduce global emissions is to displace coal."

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21 hours ago Opinion: A night waiting in ER shows fallout of Alberta's health, social policies

On the night of Dec. 13, my partner and I spent 17 hours in an Edmonton hospital’s emergency department. Here is some of what we witnessed and learned from conversations. Think of this account when your UCP MLA or premier tells you the public health system is not under-resourced. Think of it when they deny […]

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27 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 […]

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18 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 […]

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21 hours ago Gay dads who documented raping adopted sons in ‘house of horrors’ sentenced to 100 years

Zachary and William Zulock pleaded guilty to sexually abusing two brothers, now 10 and 12, at their Georgia home

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26 hours ago Les conservateurs tentent de forcer un vote de confiance pour renverser Trudeau dès janvier

L’opposition officielle fait preuve d’inventivité pour essayer de déclencher des élections plus rapidement.

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32 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

21 hours ago Restaurant forced to close over ‘Ladies’ Night’ gender discrimination lawsuit

A restaurant in California has announced it will be shuttering its doors after settling a “frivolous” gender discrimination lawsuit over its “Ladies’ Night” promotion. Lima Restaurant, in East Bay, California, took to social media and posted a sign on its door letting patrons know of the sad news, KGO reported. “We are deeply grateful to […]

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22 hours ago Judge orders court to respect pronouns of trans rapist who now identifies as a woman

A California judge has ordered a court to respect the pronouns of an accused rapist who now wants to be known as a woman. Madera County Judge Katherine Rigby ruled last week that prosecutors must refer to transgender prisoner Tremaine Carroll, 52, by she/her pronouns. However, the district attorney’s office claims the inmate is exploiting […]

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30 hours ago Le président allemand dissout le Parlement et fixe les élections au 23 février

Selon les sondages, l’opposition conservatrice part grande favorite de ce scrutin.

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37 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 ...

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41 hours ago U.S. pet food infected with bird flu sold in B.C., recalled after cat died

A house cat died from eating its products, which tested positive for bird flu, and the company says the same contaminated batch was sold in B.C.

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25 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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41 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

41 hours ago U.S. pet food infected with bird flu and sold in B.C. recalled after cat died

A house cat died from eating its products, which tested positive for bird flu, and the company says the same contaminated batch was sold in B.C.

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28 hours ago NFL WEEK 17 PICKS: Cleveland weather won’t bail out Browns against Dolphins

The lines are from Covers.com and the home teams are in CAPs. Kansas City -2.5 over PITTSBURGH The rest of the AFC should be scared with the Chiefs rounding into form. The Steelers need to get health and figure some things out before the playoffs begin. Baltimore -6.5 over HOUSTON The Texans are heading straight […]

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28 hours ago ’Now’s the time’: As Canada ramps up housing, advocates urge more accessible builds

'The housing crisis is so much more intense for anyone requiring accessible housing because the lack of supply is exponentially more scarce'

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30 hours 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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