79 minutes ago ‘SERIOUS VIOLATION:’ Crocodile head seized from Canadian’s baggage in India

An unnamed Canadian man was arrested in India after customs officials allegedly found a crocodile head in his luggage. The reptilian’s smuggled mug was found Monday during a security check as the 32-year-old was awaiting Air Canada Flight AC 051 for the trip home at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, customs officials said […]

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6 hours ago U.S. Capitol rioter arrested at B.C. ski resort after claiming political asylum

WHISTLER, B.C. — An American man convicted for his part in the riot on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 has been arrested in the ski resort of Whistler, B.C. The Canada Border Services Agency says in a statement that Antony Vo, described as “a fugitive from U.S. justice,” was arrested on Monday without incident. […]

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7 hours ago KKR and PSP Investments Acquire Minority Stake in Two American Electric Power Transmission Companies

Investment to support modernization of infrastructure and increased reliability Strategic partnership comes as need for reliable power soars in the U.S. NEW YORK — Today, investment funds managed by KKR, a leading global investment firm, and the Public Sector Pension Investment Board (“PSP Investments”), one of Canada’s largest pension investors, announced an agreement to acquire […]

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9 hours ago Ottawa must axe capital gains changes amid uncertainty: Canadian chamber

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is urging the federal government to axe proposed changes to Canada's capital gains tax rules amid uncertainty for filers in the coming tax season.

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11 hours ago NHL legend shares memories of 'intense' Toronto Maple Leafs fans at local diner

Long before John Tavares, Joe Thornton, or Patrick Marleau became the Canadian superstars signing with the Toronto Maple Leafs, another eventual Hall of Famer decided to take his talents to the Blue and White in free agency.In 2005, Eric Lindros signed a one-year deal with Toronto, with the first overall pick in the 1991 draft and the 1995 Hart Trophy winner returning home for what ended up being his penultimate NHL season.Chatting with Nick Alberga and former Leafs forward Jay Rosehill on Leafs Morning Take this week, the 2016 Hall of Fame inductee opened up about his time in Toronto."They were short," Lindros said about his negotiations to sign with the Leafs. "Just to come back and play in Toronto, I wish I had done it earlier and healthier. I loved playing in Toronto, it was always a dream. You grow up around here, it's all about the blue and white, and I wanted to experience it. I was fortunate enough to have a chance at the end."Lindros ended up putting up 11 goals and 11 assi...

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2 hours ago Canadian military, firefighters ready to join Los Angeles wildfire battle

Canada’s emergency preparedness minister says Canadian military personnel, their equipment and another 250 firefighters stand “ready to support our American neighbours” as wildfires devastate parts of Southern California. Harjit Sajjan says in a social media post that “Team Canada, with Ontario, Quebec and Alberta, is ready to deploy 250 firefighters, aircraft equipment and other resources […]

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5 hours ago Cybin to Participate in the Lytham Partners 2025 Investor Healthcare Summit on January 13, 2025

TORONTO — Cybin Inc. (NYSE American:CYBN) (Cboe CA:CYBN) (“Cybin” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage breakthrough neuropsychiatry company committed to revolutionizing mental healthcare by developing new and innovative next-generation treatment options, is pleased to announce that Doug Drysdale, Cybin’s Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the Lytham Partners 2025 Investor Healthcare Summit […]

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9 hours ago Don't you just love Love? Canadian jewelry designer Jenny Bird most certainly does

New heart collection celebrates all things adoration.

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9 hours ago Christy Clark preparing to announce bid for Liberal leadership: ‘we’re ready to go’

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has already dubbed her the ‘carbon tax queen.'

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15 hours ago Canadian school boards among those affected by cyber incident involving third party

School boards in multiple provinces have been affected by a data breach involving software used by schools across North America to store student information.  

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9 hours ago U.S. steel, plastic among items Canada may target with retaliatory tariffs

OTTAWA — Canada is looking to target American steel, ceramics and plastics with retaliatory tariffs in response to an escalating trade dispute with the incoming Trump administration. A senior government official says the list is not final and that Ottawa has made no decisions yet on retaliation. Incoming U.S. president Donald Trump has threatened to […]

Economics

5 hours ago Canadian cavalry of firefighters and planes heading to help battle L.A. fires

Ontario, Alberta and Quebec are sending help to battle the devastating flames

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7 hours ago Walmart Canada is hiring for management positions with no experience necessary

Are you looking to gain valuable experience in the retail industry? Walmart Canada is hiring managers, and you don't need a degree, college education or previous experience.Walmart Canada launched in 1994 with 122 stores and now has over 400 locations, employing more than 100,000 people nationwide. Currently, there are over 800 job openings at Walmart stores across Canada, some of which are management roles that don't require specific qualifications or experience."Walmart Canada owes its success to its 100,000+ associates," reads the company's website. "Every day, they work hard to provide essential services within our communities and in return, we offer them not just employment but training, advancement, mentorship, wellness initiatives and more."The company also offers competitive pay and benefits. If you're interested in a career in retail or simply looking for a different opportunity, check out the following positions to see if you're the right...

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9 hours ago Q+A: Jewelry brand Deux Lions mixes Montreal attitude with West Coast cool

We love discovering new-to-us Canadian brands. 

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10 hours ago Elections B.C. looks at B.C. Conservative complaint of improper voting at drug facility

Rustad says other alleged irregularities include voting by non-citizens and non-residents of specific ridings, and he wants assurances for B.C. voters that "it's only Canadian citizens who are voting."

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11 hours ago ‘What Are You Complaining About?’: Economists Assail Trump’s Canada Trade Claims

President-elect Donald Trump has justified his threat of 25% tariffs on Canada by pointing to the US trade deficit. Top Canadian economists have a response to that: it’s all because your country wants cheap oil.

Economics

7 hours ago George Stroumboulopoulos opens doors to friends as L.A. rallies amid fires

Eight people, two dogs and a cat found refuge in George Stroumboulopoulos’s Los Angeles home as wildfires raged through parts of the city, fuelled by ferocious Santa Ana winds. The Canadian media personality said he opened his doors to friends whose homes were evacuated or destroyed by the flames, as he watched the Sunset fire […]

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28 hours ago Stewart Prest: Canada’s fight with Donald Trump isn’t just economic, it’s existential

Opinion: Trump has made it a running joke that Canada is just another American state. He’s openly challenging the idea of Canadian sovereignty. But Canada is not powerless

Culture

11 hours ago Hyyve, the Marketplace Where Homeowners Receive Upfront Payments from Competing Real Estate Agents, Welcomes Howard Drukarsh to Advisory Board

TORONTO, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hyyve, a revolutionary Canadian marketplace that enables homeowners to receive upfront payments for their property listings while connecting them with qualified real estate agents who bid for the right to sell their homes, is proud to announce that Howard Drukarsh has joined its Advisory Board. Howard Drukarsh brings […]

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10 hours ago Elections B.C. looks at B.C. Conservative complaint of improper voting at recovery facility

Rustad says other alleged irregularities include voting by non-citizens and non-residents of specific ridings, and he wants assurances for B.C. voters that "it's only Canadian citizens who are voting."

Politics

13 hours ago Seneca Polytechnic receives $660,000 grant from RBC Future Launch to enhance nursing education

TORONTO, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Seneca Polytechnic is thrilled to announce a generous new grant of $660,000 from RBC Future Launch, a part of RBC and RBC Foundation’s 10-year, $500 million commitment to help Canadian youth prepare for the jobs of tomorrow. This generous donation will be directed towards the Seneca Nanji Foundation […]

Economics

9 hours ago Everton fires manager Sean Dyche hours before a game in first big call by new American owners

In the first big call by its new American owners, Everton fired manager Sean Dyche on Thursday just a few hours before the struggling Premier League team was due to play an FA Cup match. Everton made the move with the team two points above the relegation zone and having won just one of its […]

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14 hours ago CWENCH Hydration™ Gains Distribution in Metro Supermarkets Across Ontario

With the debut of CWENCH Hydration™ in its first major Canadian grocer, Cizzle Brands anticipates that it will be able to further penetrate the mainstream consumer market alongside the specialty athletic and fitness-related markets. Starting this month, CWENCH Hydration™ mix packets will be offered in the pharmacy section of 47 Metro supermarkets across the province […]

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11 hours ago Local politicians OK Woodstock's industrial expansion plan: 'Long time coming'

Oxford County politicians have pushed ahead a plan to rezone property in Woodstock's east end for an industrial subdivision.

Politics

14 hours ago Don’t count on Bank of Canada to bail out economy if tariffs imposed, economists say

Ragan: There is not much the bank can do to address the shock that tariffs have on the Canadian economy

Economics

10 hours ago HUNTER: Why is Corrections mulling moving trans triple killer to women’s prison?

The women caged in this country’s jails are among the most vulnerable under the Canadian flag. Most are victims of abuse, poverty and violence. Most of the crimes they’ve committed are drug-related to feed their addictions. Most have children. Most are non-violent. Most remain vulnerable even behind prison bars. So in Canada of 2025, it […]

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22 hours ago J'aurais tellement aimé entendre Elvis Gratton se payer la tête de Trump

Le prochain président des États-Unis a clairement dit qu’il veut nous annexer par la force économique.

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15 hours ago Alberta LGBTQ+ politicians face heightened risk of hate and violence: CSIS report

'2SLGBTQI+ individuals and events, especially those related to drag and transgender initiatives, are a focal point for adherents of religiously motivated violent extremism and ideologically motivated violent extremism,' the CSIS intelligence report reads

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22 hours ago Canada's wealthiest family is from Ontario and has a fortune of almost $100 billion

Canada's wealthiest individuals only seem to be getting richer, according to the latest January 2025 data pulled from Forbes' Real-Time Billionaires list.While big names like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos still round out the top of the list, a few personalities from north of the border are also regulars on this list of the world's most sizeable fortunes.The Thomson family helms the vast Thomson-Reuters media empire, which employs over 25,000 people across the world, has a net worth of $68.6 billion which puts them firmly at the top of the rankings of Canada's wealthiest.Thomson-Reuters' Toronto headquarters. fotografiko eugen / Shutterstock.comThat $68.6 billion in USD converts to an astonishing $98.7 billion Canadian dollars, and places the Thomson family as the wealthiest in Canada, and the 22nd richest person or family anywhere in the world by Forbes' count.And that fortune has only grown in recent years, with the family amassing an additional $14.25 billion in the first three quarter...

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12 hours ago Los Angeles wildfires: Alberta plans to send water bombers, other resources to California

"Alberta is also actively working with the federal government and the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre to assess California's needs," Smith said.

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25 hours ago Calgary releases preferred option after study into rail service to airport

Full findings from Calgary Airport Rail Connection Study will be made public later this quarter, and will be shared with the Government of Alberta to support its rail plans.

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25 hours ago La menace d’annexer le Groenland apporte «beaucoup d’instabilité» en Europe, selon une journaliste

Plusieurs Européens ont peur depuis que le président élu Donald Trump a menacé d’annexer le Groenland.

Economics

14 hours ago Clowns, rats and axe murderers competing for audiences at One Yellow Rabbit's Rodeo

The 39th edition of One Yellow Rabbit’s High Performance Rodeo will feature world, Canadian and Alberta premieres plus shows that are including the Rodeo on their current tours. For Oliver Armstrong, the Rodeo’s producer, this adds up to three weeks of exhilarating, challenging, and even magical experiences. The Rodeo runs in various venues from Jan. […]

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27 hours ago Elizabeth May proposes California, Oregon, Washington join Canada after Trump’s 51st state threat

The basic idea of 'Cascadia' is to calve off B.C., Washington and Oregon to form a super-rich hyper-progressive enviro-state

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16 hours ago Chris Selley: Politicians baited by Trump’s ’51st state’ trolling are ignoring credible threats

It seems ridiculous even to explain this, but America taking over Canada is 100 per cent implausible — with strong, hot gusts to impossible

Politics

22 hours ago Some Canadian students can get an extra $150 a month from the government

A new benefit allows thousands of Canadian students to receive extra cash from the government every month this year.On Wednesday, Minister of Seniors Joanne Thompson announced new benefits available for part-time students whose parents are disabled or deceased and contributed to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP).As of January 1, 2025, eligible part-time students aged 18 to 24 will receive 50 per cent of the amount paid by the CPP to full-time students.This is a monthly flat rate of $150.89 in 2025 for part-time students who qualify for the benefit. Students must show a minimum school attendance threshold to be eligible for the extra cash."The rising costs of living are affecting us all. No child should have to choose between caring for their parents and going to school," said Thompson in a statement. "By regularly evaluating the impact of the CPP on Canadians, we are taking the needs of students seriously and providing them with the tools they need to have a secure future."CPP chil...

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