45 minutes ago Ovechkin returns tonight, Maple Leafs’ Matthews making ‘good progress’

One superstar returns, another inches closer to getting back into game action. The Washington Capitals will have their captain in the lineup on Saturday night at Scotiabank Arena, as Alex Ovechkin will play after missing the past 16 games with a broken leg. Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews was on the ice on Saturday morning, […]

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21 hours ago Trudeau et Carney répliquent aux propos de Trump sur un 51e État américain

Deux membres du cabinet fédéral étaient en Floride vendredi pour promouvoir le nouveau plan frontalier du Canada.

Politics

29 hours ago India alleges international students being trafficked through Canada to U.S.

A news release Tuesday from India's Enforcement Directorate said a multi-city search has revealed "incriminating" evidence of "human trafficking."

Society

2 hours ago GAME DAY: Matt Murray, Alex Ovechkin expected back for Capitals at Leafs

Washington Capitals (23-9-2) at Maple Leafs (22-12-2) WHEN: Saturday, 7 p.m. TV: Sportsnet RADIO: TSN 1050 ODDS: Washington -275, Toronto +200 THE BUZZ Alexander Ovechkin will return from a broken leg in mid-November. An NHL Methuselah at age 39, he has more than half the season remaining to complete his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL […]

Economics

62 minutes ago Canadian NFL player Chuba Hubbard placed on Panthers’ IR for final 2 games with strained calf

Hubbard finished his season last week by running for 152 yards and two touchdowns.

Sport

74 minutes ago Teen caught driving more than 100 km/h over speed limit on Canada’s busiest highway: police

They say the G2 licence holder was also caught making unsafe lane changes on Highway 401

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4 hours ago ‘Pulling people apart’: Renewed tension between Canadian Jewish groups, United Church sparked by Gaza

'Nobody in Israel cares what the United Church of Canada says or does. No one. Where it can have an impact is in Canada,' says Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs vice-president, external affairs Richard Marceau

Culture

4 hours ago Palestinians say Israel has detained director of one of last functioning hospitals in northern Gaza

The announcement comes a day after Israeli troops stormed the hospital, forcing many staff and patients outside to strip in winter weather, according to the ministry.

Science

3 hours ago Are children getting enough sleep at daycare? UBC expert says not likely

University of B.C. sleep expert Dr. Wendy Hall has uncovered a lack of consistent sleep regulations in licensed child-care spaces across Canada.

Transport

90 minutes ago Canada suffers "big blow" with loss of Matthew Schaefer for the rest of World Juniors

The new Saturday morning was as devastating as it was expected: Standout Canadian defenceman Matthew Schaefer will miss the rest of the World Juniors with an injury suffered in Friday’s loss to Latvia. Respected hockey insider Bob McKenzie posted on ‘X’ that Schaefer broke his collarbone and is expected to be sidelined for  2-3 months. […]

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22 hours ago Explaining Canada to Americans: What’s in the video Trudeau posted amid Trump’s trolling

The video seems to play on the same attitude of American indifference to Canada that has inspired Donald Trump’s new 51st state gimmick

Politics

6 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. […]

Economics

16 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 […]

Sport

2 hours ago Canadian defenceman Matthew Schaefer out for rest of world juniors due to injury

Schaefer is projected to be one of the top picks in next summer's NHL draft.

Events

13 hours ago After stunning loss to Latvia, Team Canada needs to wake up if it wants to push for gold medal

Holy crap! Maybe it wasn’t as shocking as a 6-3 loss to Kazakhstan in 1998, but Canada’s 3-2 shootout loss to Latvia Friday night at Canadian Tire Centre has to rank up there with the biggest-ever upsets at the world junior hockey championship.  Two games into the world juniors, a Canadian team that desperately wants […]

Culture

37 hours ago Takeda Announces Approval of HYQVIA® 10% S.C. (Subcutaneous) Injection Set in Japan for Patients with Agammaglobulinemia or Hypogammaglobulinemia

HYQVIA [Immune Globulin Infusion 10% (Human) with Recombinant Human Hyaluronidase] is the First and Only Facilitated Subcutaneous Immunoglobulin (fSCIG) Approved in Japan for Agammaglobulinemia and Hypogammaglobulinemia Administration of Recombinant Human Hyaluronidase Prior to Immunoglobulin Facilitates Subcutaneous Infusion of Larger Volumes, Potentially Reducing Frequency and Giving Patients More Flexibility Approval Expands Takeda’s Portfolio of Differentiated Immunoglobulin […]

Science

2 hours 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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24 hours ago Un ancien conseiller de Trudeau estime de moins en moins probable qu’il dirige le PLC en campagne

Gerald Butts écrit que la démission de Chrystia Freeland du conseil des ministres a desserré son emprise sur le parti.

Politics

26 hours ago Wayne Gretzky’s wife posts online after Trump urges hockey star to run for Canadian PM

While most in Trudeau camps have brushed aside Trump’s comments, Mark Carney recently said the 'joke' has gone 'too far'

Sport

21 hours ago Criminologist says Canada should better track foreign student departures

OTTAWA — A Canadian criminologist who once worked on inland immigration enforcement for the Canada Border Services Agency says Canada needs to better track foreign nationals who arrive in the country on student visas. Kelly Sundberg, a professor at Mount Royal University, says it does not surprise him at all that Indian law enforcement agencies […]

Events

14 hours ago Vancouver artist, humanitarian Joe Average dies on Christmas Eve: 'He was anything but average'

Tributes have poured in for the well-known artist, who was honoured earlier this month with an Order of Canada for his work as an artist, activist and philanthropist

Culture

8 hours ago Kelly McParland: Is Poilievre brave enough to take on Canada’s airlines?

A Poilievre pledge to put muscle into passenger rights, assuring they're not forced to sit in vomit, would be a smart move

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24 hours ago Trudeau less likely to remain leader since Freeland quit, Gerald Butts says

Butts says Chrystia Freeland's resignation dealt Trudeau a staggering blow that loosened his already tenuous grip on the party

Politics

17 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

22 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 […]

Events

16 hours ago Une réunion «positive et productive» pour Mélanie Joly et Dominic LeBlanc en Floride

Deux membres du cabinet fédéral étaient en Floride vendredi pour promouvoir le nouveau plan frontalier du Canada.

Other

27 hours ago Manitoba government questioned over push for rate freeze on electricity

In a year-end interview, Premier Wab Kinew said he believes the one-year rate freeze is the right way to go. The final decision will be made by the Public Utilities Board.

Politics

18 hours ago B.C. man who flipped 14 homes in four years is fined $2 million for tax evasion

The Canada Revenue Agency says it has made 'significant progress' uncovering and addressing tax cheating in the real estate sector

Economics

23 hours ago Intercepted package leads to firearms, drug trafficking charges for B.C. man

The Canada Border Services Agency says a man from Sicamous is facing firearms and drug trafficking charges after officers intercepted a package addressed to him earlier this year.

Events

20 hours ago Une réunion « positive et productive » pour Mélanie Joly et Dominic LeBlanc en Floride

Deux membres du cabinet fédéral étaient en Floride vendredi pour promouvoir le nouveau plan frontalier du Canada.

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27 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.

Politics

19 hours ago Vancouver’s Bench Accounting abruptly shuts down, with 600 jobs potentially lost

Vancouver-based bookkeeping service Bench Accounting has announced its sudden closure, potentially putting hundreds of staff out of work. The company that has described itself as North America’s largest bookkeeping service for small businesses says on its website in a “notice of closure” dated Friday that the platform is “no longer accessible.” The statement acknowledges that […]

Economics

27 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

20 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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28 hours ago The Conservatives have a new plan to bring down the government quickly

The party believes MPs will be able to vote on the motion by Jan. 30

Politics

19 hours ago Vancouver’s Bench Accounting abruptly shuts down, with hundreds of jobs lost

Vancouver-based bookkeeping service Bench Accounting has announced its sudden closure, putting hundreds of staff out of work and forcing clients to seek alternatives just days from the end of the year. The company that has described itself as North America’s largest bookkeeping service for small businesses posted a “notice of service closure” on its website. […]

Economics

30 hours ago Azerbaijan’s flag carrier suspends flights to more Russian cities following crash that killed 38

Azerbaijan’s flag carrier announced Friday that it will suspend flights to several Russian airports, citing potential flight safety risks after a crash of one of its planes that many experts blamed on Russian air defense fire. Azerbaijan Airlines’ Embraer 190 was flying from Azerbaijan’s capital of Baku to the Russian city of Grozny in the […]

Events

21 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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28 hours ago LeBlanc, Joly to meet with incoming Trump administration officials in Florida

Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly are in Florida to meet with officials from president-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration. A statement from LeBlanc’s office says the duo travelled to Palm Beach, where they planned to use those talks to underscore “Canada’s efforts to combat fentanyl trafficking and illegal migration and the […]

Politics

21 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

32 hours 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

Events

21 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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29 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

26 hours ago La peur, le chaos et les pénuries s’installent dans la capitale du Mozambique

En plus de la contestation du parti au pouvoir, l’évasion de plus d’un millier de détenus alimente de folles rumeurs.

Economics

23 hours ago The Arena at TD Place, as it stands, is hosting its last big event – and that's good news for Ottawa

A celebration is in order, both for the storied building's 57-year past and the exciting future of its reincarnation a stone's throw from the current location.

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42 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

26 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

23 hours ago The Arena at TD Place, as it stands, is hosting its last World Juniors – and that's good for Ottawa

A celebration is in order, both for the storied building's 57-year past and the exciting future of its reincarnation a stone's throw from the current location.

Other

27 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

23 hours ago The Arena at TD Place, as it stands, is hosting its last World Juniors — and that's good for Ottawa

A celebration is in order, both for the storied building's 57-year past and the exciting future of its reincarnation a stone's throw from the current location.

Other

29 hours ago Savour the flavours of Parma: A culinary journey through Italy's food capital

Exploring the beauty, placidity and gastronomy of the culinary jewel of Emilia-Romagna

Economics

29 hours ago Why family reunification feels impossible for some new Iranian immigrants living in B.C.

In 2023, the Canadian government announced measures for Iranians in Canada to prolong their stay and committed to "helping Iranian families stay together." One expert says the program is deeply flawed

Other

30 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."

Economics

29 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'

Other

32 hours 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

30 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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30 hours ago Nevada Lithium to Commence Trading on TSX Venture Exchange Effective December 31, 2024

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nevada Lithium Resources Inc. (“Nevada Lithium” or the “Company“) (TSXV: NVLH; OTCQB: NVLHF; FSE: 87K) is pleased to announce that the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV”) has approved the Company’s application to list its common shares (the “Shares”) on the TSXV. Effective at the market open […]

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31 hours ago Trump’s return: What Canada can learn from the 2024 presidential campaign

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump smiled wide in front of cheering supporters after millions of Americans went to the polls, choosing the divisive Republican leader as the next president of the United States in an astonishing comeback that signalled an American turn to isolationism, protectionism and tariffs. “We overcame obstacles that nobody thought possible and it […]

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31 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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