10 hours ago Incertain sur son avenir, Ubisoft reporte à nouveau «Assassin’s Creed Shadows»

Les rumeurs de rachat se sont multipliées ces derniers mois.

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8 hours ago How does Canada define itself? ‘We’re not Americans,’ Trudeau tells CNN

Trudeau hinted that the global right wing social media ecosystem contributed to his political downfall

Politics

12 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 […]

Society

6 hours ago Tony Luck: Premier Eby has the responsibility and tools to call for a full public inquiry into the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant boondoggle

Opinion: It’s time for the provincial government to call for a full, independent public inquiry under the supervision of the inspector of municipalities, who has sweeping powers to investigate financial mismanagement.

Economics

16 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...

Sport

8 hours ago Alec Baldwin sues for malicious prosecution after judge dismissed case of fatal ’Rust’ set shooting

SANTA FE, N.M. — Actor Alec Baldwin has filed a civil lawsuit for malicious prosecution and civil rights violations in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western movie “Rust.” The lawsuit was filed Thursday at state district court in Santa Fe, where a judge in July dismissed a charge of […]

Events

15 hours ago LifeLabs’ President and CEO, Charles Brown, named one of the “Top 50 Healthcare Technology CEOs of 2024”

Toronto, Ontario, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — We are pleased to share that LifeLabs’ President and CEO, Charles Brown, has been named one of the “Top 50 Healthcare Technology CEOs of 2024” by The Healthcare Technology Report.   Hundreds of nominations were submitted this year to The Healthcare Technology Report and winners were selected based […]

Science

11 hours ago Argentina beauty pageant winner stripped of title after claiming Miss Universe result was rigged

A beauty pageant winner from Argentina appears to be a sore loser. Magali Benejam, the country’s representative at the 2024 Miss Universe competition in November, was stripped of her title last week after she criticized some contestants and suggested the results were rigged. The 30-year-old beauty from Cordoba made the controversial comments on a YouTube […]

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30 hours ago Puerto Rico’s new governor appoints an energy czar to tackle the island’s power crisis

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s new governor appointed a so-called energy czar on Wednesday to help pull the U.S. territory out of a power-supply crisis. The nomination of Josue Colon comes days after a massive blackout hit the island, leaving nearly all its 3.2 million inhabitants in the dark as they prepared […]

Politics

17 hours ago Schools cancel classes, flights grounded across Southern U.S. as another burst of winter storms move in

DALLAS — Another blast of winter storms in the U.S. on Thursday closed schools, snarled flights and put millions of residents across the South under warnings of snow and freezing rain that could cause dangerous travel conditions. Texas schools cancelled classes for more than 1 million students before the arrival of frigid and icy weather […]

Society

12 hours ago Ottawa envisage des tarifs douaniers sur l’acier, la céramique et le plastique américains

Le gouvernement n’a pas pris de décision sur des mesures de rétorsion, mais ces matériaux sont sur une ébauche de liste.

Economics

18 hours ago WWE U.S. Women’s Champion Chelsea Green hopes to bring belt back home to Canada

On the latest episode of No Holds Barred, Postmedia’s wrestling editor Rob Wong and Postmedia wrestling writer Jan Murphy speak with the inaugural WWE United States Women’s Champion, Chelsea Green. They talk about how Green’s life has changed since winning the title, who she first thought of when she captured the belt, attending WWE RAW’s […]

Sport

8 hours ago How the wildfires in Los Angeles area could affect California’s home insurance market

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The wildfires that destroyed homes in multiple sections of the Los Angeles area will test California’s efforts to stabilize the state’s insurance marketplace after many insurers stopped issuing residential policies due to the high fire risk. The wind-driven blazes that started Tuesday roared through neighborhoods from the Pacific Coast inland to […]

Events

10 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 […]

Culture

11 hours ago Toronto FC captain Jonathan Osorio says MLS club has to improve in all areas

Captain Jonathan Osorio didn’t mince words when asked what areas Toronto FC needs to get better in this season. “We need to improve everywhere,” he said at MLS Media Day in Miami on Thursday. “It’s that simple.” Reinforcements have been slow coming. The only addition so far has been Brazilian winger Thiago Andrade, acquired from […]

Other

12 hours ago Calgary police investigate another case of church vandalism in the city

The Calgary police arson unit has been called in to help investigate after a molotov cocktail was thrown through the window of a church early Thursday morning (Jan. 9, 2025).

Economics

9 hours ago Winnipeg man charged with sexually assaulting children at daycare: police

Police have charged a man with sexually assaulting two children at an unlicensed daycare in Winnipeg.

Events

15 hours ago Beetlejuice: The Musical features Edmonton theatre grad in the orchestra pit

Julia Sunay is very excited to introduce the cast of Beetlejuice: The Musical to Canada. “I’ve already made my PDF of recommendations for both Edmonton and Calgary,” says Sunay, associate music director for the Broadway touring production. “We have a lot of people in our company who are fairly new to touring Canada and especially […]

Culture

12 hours ago Connor McDavid discusses 'a little bit of juggling' to Edmonton Oilers lineup

Just because you’re the top gun of the NHL doesn’t mean you can’t have a new wingman once in a while. Connor McDavid has been flying up and down the ice lately next to a new right-hand man — make that an old-is-new-again right-winger — in former Erie Otters junior linemate Connor Brown, as the […]

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13 hours ago Three to See Edmonton Events: Wyrdstock beerfest, Field + Stream, and Harcourt season kickoff

Field + Stream reunion re-release: A multi-winged musical phoenix from the bygone era of Whyte Avenue’s Wunderbar, local rock band F+S is back at Aviary Friday night with some mighty merch in what’s sure to be a sweet party. With a newly remastered former cassette tape pushing even further back on the format-evolutionary chart into […]

Economics

10 hours ago Encampment in Edmonton river valley had generators, power tools: police

A homeless encampment cleared from Edmonton’s river valley this week contained generators and multiple power tools, police say. Police and park rangers discovered the encampment in the Fulton Creek area Monday and began dismantling it, an Edmonton Police Service spokesperson said in an email. The site included a camp with “multiple structures” made from building […]

Events

32 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

12 hours ago “If You Wouldn’t Flaunt It, Refresh It!” HanesBrands Encourages a Fresh Look at Your Underwear Drawer

Survey Reveals Americans Hold Onto Undergarments for Longer Than They Should, Impacting Everyday Comfort WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — HanesBrands Inc. (NYSE: HBI), a global leader in iconic apparel brands, is encouraging Americans to reassess their underwear and bra drawers as part of its latest campaign: “If You Wouldn’t Flaunt It, Refresh It.” A fresh wardrobe starts […]

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18 hours ago Farming tech is on display at CES as companies showcase their green innovations and initiatives

LAS VEGAS (AP) — When Russell Maichel started growing almonds, walnuts and pistachios in the 1980s, he didn’t own a cellphone. Now, a fully autonomous tractor drives through his expansive orchard, spraying pesticides and fertilizer to protect the trees that have for decades filled him with an immense sense of pride. “The sustainability of doing […]

Economics

11 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 […]

Events

14 hours ago Explore Winter Wonders: Motel 6 and Studio 6 Locations Offer Easy Access to some of Canada’s Best Seasonal Activities

Toronto, ON, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Winter is here, and it’s time to make the most of Canada’s breathtaking winter festivals and outdoor activities. Motel 6 and Studio 6 offer the ideal accommodations for every type of winter getaway. Whether searching for a short or extended stay at Motel 6 and Studio 6, […]

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14 hours ago The King Center, EVERFI, and NFL Launch ‘Nonviolence for Social Change’ Educational Resource for Youth

Atlanta, GA., Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The King Center, in collaboration with EVERFI and with generous support from the National Football League (NFL) and its Inspire Change social justice campaign, is proud to introduce “Nonviolence for Social Change,” a free digital lesson. This powerful addition to EVERFI’s 306: Black History – Continuing the Story […]

Events

14 hours ago Former Redblacks head coach Rick Campbell returns to Ottawa as special teams coordinator

Rick Campbell is back in red and black. The Ottawa Redblacks announced Thursday morning that Campbell, their first head coach, has returned to the capital as the CFL club’s special teams coordinator. Campbell, 54, guided Ottawa to three Grey Cups in his six seasons (2014-2019) as the sideline boss — including its championship win in […]

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14 hours ago Venezuelan security forces seek to quell protests against Maduro’s attempt to cling to power

CARACAS, Venezuela —- Riot police were out in force in Venezuela ‘s capital Thursday looking to quell protesters seeking to block President Nicolas Maduro’s attempt to cling to power despite credible evidence that he lost last summer’s election by a landslide The National Assembly, which like all institutions in Venezuela is controlled by the ruling […]

Events

15 hours ago SIMMONS: You can win a Super Bowl with Josh Allen, but can Bills win with Sean McDermott coaching?

Will the Buffalo Bills coach be able to outsmart three Hall of Famers on the way to the Super Bowl?

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16 hours ago James Woods in tears after home burns down in L.A. wildfires: ‘Like an inferno’

Joe Rogan’s eerie warning of fire danger resurfaces as blazes pummel L.A.

Events

15 hours ago The Edmonton Events List: What to do in the city in January and beyond

The List is published online every Thursday. If you have events you’d like amplified or have any corrections or updates, please email fgriwkowsky@postmedia.com. Art/Design 1/10-2/22: Andrzej Maciejewski: Ephemeral Fields, Freyja Catton: The Apathecary (Harcourt) 1/16-3/8: Knowledge Made Concrete: 100 Years of Teaching and Collecting (AGA) 1/18-4/13: Ekow Nimako: Building Black Civilizations — Journey of 2000 […]

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16 hours ago ‘Apocalyptic’: Winnipeggers experience impact of devastating California wildfires

A former Winnipegger who has been living in Los Angeles for the past three years said while he's safe from the disaster, it's hitting dangerously close to home.

Events

22 hours ago Polish Energy Group Orlen Boosts Dividends in 2035 Plan After Lackluster Year

Poland’s largest energy company Orlen SA plans to increase dividends and invest as much as $91 billion in cleaner energy sources over the next decade to win back investors’ confidence after its shares tumbled last year.

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19 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. […]

Events

23 hours ago Deachman: Winter warriors — warm thoughts for the people who work outside

Cheers to the school-crossing guards, sanitation workers, canal-flooders, window-washers, cell-tower builders and other winter workers.

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19 hours ago Trump, the ’America First’ candidate, has a new preoccupation: Imperialism

NEW YORK — Donald Trump ran on a return to his “America First” foreign policy platform. The U.S., he said, could no longer afford to be the world’s policeman. On his watch, he pledged, there would be no new wars. But since winning a second term, the president-elect has been embracing a new imperialist agenda, […]

Events

20 hours ago Firefighters battle to control devastating Los Angeles wildfires as ferocious winds calm somewhat

LOS ANGELES — Firefighters battled to control a series of major fires in the Los Angeles area early Thursday that have killed five people, ravaged communities from the Pacific Coast to Pasadena and sent thousands of people frantically fleeing their homes. Ferocious winds that drove the flames and led to chaotic evacuations have calmed somewhat […]

Events

20 hours ago Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore and Paris Hilton among celebs who lost homes in L.A. fires

LOS ANGELES — Fires burning in and around Los Angeles have claimed the homes of numerous celebrities, including Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore and Paris Hilton and led to sweeping disruptions of entertainment events. Three awards ceremonies planned for this weekend have been postponed. Next week’s Oscar nominations have been delayed. And tens of thousands of […]

Events

31 hours ago Fire hydrants ran dry in Southern California just when they were needed most

The water system used to fight the Palisades fire in Los Angeles buckled under the demands of what turned out to be the most destructive fire in Los Angeles history. Some hydrants ran dry, hindering the fight against the flames, local water officials said Wednesday. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power was pumping […]

Events

32 hours ago ’On the front line’: Quebec planes and B.C. helicopters battle L.A. wildfires

MONTREAL — Quebec-based pilots and crews from a British Columbia company are fighting high winds and heavy turbulence as they battle the massive wildfires tearing through the Los Angeles area, and on the ground Canadians with homes in the area are being forced to flee ahead of fast-moving flames. Pascal Duclos, head pilot for the […]

Events

32 hours ago ‘Armageddon’: Passengers describe Los Angeles fires after landing in Vancouver

Wildfires have been whipped into a frenzy across Los Angeles County due to the Santa Ana winds, with five blazes now estimated to be burning.

Events