81 minutes ago Great Canadian Entertainment Announces Reservations are Now Open for Canada’s First Gordon Ramsay Steak at River Rock Casino Resort

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Great Canadian Entertainment, Canada’s leader in gaming and hospitality, is thrilled to announce that reservations for the highly anticipated Gordon Ramsay Steak at River Rock Casino Resort are now open. This exciting partnership with Gordon Ramsay North America follows the successful launch of Gordon Ramsay Burger at Great Canadian Casino Vancouver […]

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23 hours ago John Ivison: Crises caused by Trudeau and Trump are finally shaking our complacency

Perhaps the upside to the anxiety Trump has unleashed is Canadians rediscovering what they love about their country, which Trudeau subdued

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3 hours ago Unemployment rates climb in most Canadian cities, despite national drop

Windsor's jobless rate tops list at 9.1%

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2 hours ago Here are the tax incentives Canadian homeowners can take advantage of in 2025

Owning a home in Canada isn;t cheap, but luckily, plenty of tax incentives can help you minimize housing costs and maximize your savings.Affordable housing is hard to come by nowadays, so much so that some Canadians are back to living with roommates well into their 40s.The cost of living is at the forefront of most Canadians' minds right now. While interest rates are expected to continue to dip this year, there are still a lot of expenses homeowners are likely juggling alongside housing costs.The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has shared a list of tax credits and benefits Canadians should know about."Filing your income tax and benefit return is the first step to accessing any benefit or credit payments, or deductions you may be eligible for," reads a news release.Whether you're a homeowner, are saving for your first home or just bought your first home, here are some tax incentives to keep in mind that could put money in your pocket.If you're saving for you...

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29 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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7 hours ago Los Angeles wildfires: Canadian plane out of service after drone collision

Authorities in Los Angeles say a Quebec water bomber is out of service after colliding with a drone while fighting wildfires Thursday.

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23 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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2 hours ago Huge abandoned Toronto power plant to be transformed into exciting new destination

A sprawling Toronto power plant that has been out of commission and in varying states of decay for over 40 years could soon finally get a new lease on life.The cavernous Hearn Generating Station looms large over the fast-changing Port Lands, a relic of the area's industrial past that operated as a coal-fired plan from 1951 to its closure in 1983.The titan of a heritage building has sat derelict for decades, but a new plan tabled with the City in December aims to transform the hollowed-out structure into a new destination that would attract visitors from around the city.The Hearn has long faced uncertainty and was even temporarily barred from hosting events due to safety concerns, though the mothballed facility was eventually brought up to meet the safety standards of Toronto Fire Services in the late 2010s.While largely abandoned since power generation ceased in 1983, the plant remains a favourite for movie directors looking for that revered industrial/post-apocalyptic aes...

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28 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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4 hours ago Here are the international food chains opening for the first time in Canada soon

While Canada has plenty of fantastic local eateries to check out, there's something about an international chain that piques our curiosity.With huge brands like Chick-fil-A, Krispy Kreme and Shake Shack ramping up their Canadian presence over the last few months, plenty more buzzworthy international chains are following suit.Here are some of the international restaurant concepts that are looking to expand in Canada.Fazoli's    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Fazoli's (@fazolisitalian)Quick-service U.S. chain Fazoli's is set to enter the Canadian market, with around 25 locations set to open in the next 10 years. The first stores are slated to open in Alberta in 2025.Fazoli's has been around since 1988, and it's developed a cult-like following thanks to its unlimited breadsticks, signature pasta and fast service, all at an affordable price.Freddy's Frozen Cus...

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6 hours ago Olivier Primeau ne craint pas les tarifs de 25% de Trump pour ses boissons Beach Day Every Day

Comme le président élu, il aime se mettre en vedette sur le web et il ne craint pas les tarifs douaniers.

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30 hours ago Iconic Toronto neighbourhood finally closer to protection from major redevelopment

Kensington Market is one of the few corners of downtown Toronto that has managed to evade redevelopment against all odds, its one-way streets still home to the recognizable, varying facades that have housed some of the same small businesses for decades.But, while many may think the pocket spanning Dundas to College Street just west of Spadina is immune to the reaches of gentrification, it doesn't actually have adequate heritage protections to prevent flashy, high-density new condos from popping up and antagonizing to the vibe that has always characterized the neighbourhood.Few things revealed the recent risk to the district more than a 2023 proposal that aimed to refashion a $24 million stretch of Victorian semi-detached homes and businesses along Kensington Ave. into a mid-rise building — something not out of the realm of possibilities per Toronto's Official Plan, which only asks that new development be consiste...

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7 hours ago Canadian plane fighting L.A. fires out of service after colliding with civilian drone

Authorities in Los Angeles say a Quebec water bomber is out of service after colliding with a drone while fighting wildfires Thursday. A pair of Quebec water bombers and their crews have been helping since Tuesday to fight the massive fires north of downtown L.A., which have killed at least 10 people and burned more […]

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45 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

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5 hours ago Canadian Premium Sand Inc. Announces Conclusion of Warrant Exercise and Fiscal Year End 2024 Results

CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canadian Premium Sand Inc. (“CPS” or the “Company”) (TSXV: CPS) is pleased to announce the conclusion of the previously announced warrant exercise and its fiscal year end 2024 financial results. The Company’s audited financial statements and notes thereto and Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the three months […]

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28 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."

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9 hours ago Higher learning: U of T’s new ‘timber tower’ to house schools of business, global affairs

The building design has won a Canadian Architect Award of Excellence

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23 hours ago United Conservatives vote to boost MLA pay, Alberta taxpayer funding for their caucus

The UCP said the first MLA pay raise in 12 years aims to align with the province's average public service rate increase, which, if calculated today, would mean a 2.5 per cent bump.

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10 hours ago Man convicted of deadly synagogue bombing in France not teaching at Carleton this semester

In the fall, Hassan Diab taught a course that referenced his own Canadian extradition case. Carleton said this week he no longer works there

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6 hours ago Canadians now have to pay a fee to travel to the U.K. and here are the rules

Whether you're planning to see the Stonehenge or simply passing through, Canadians now have to pay a fee to travel to the U.K.Canadians must get an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for any travel to the country after January 8.An ETA provides permission to travel to the U.K. and applies to travellers who don't need a visa to enter the U.K. It allows you to stay in the country for up to six months.Last year, the U.K. Home Office began rolling out the ETA scheme to digitize its borders by 2025.According to the U.K. Home Office, the ETA was introduced to improve U.K. border security. Applicants must provide their biographic, biometric, and contact details and answer some "suitability questions.""This will increase our knowledge about those seeking to come to the U.K. and prevent the arrival of those who present a threat," states a fact sheet.Global Affairs added that travellers must apply for an ETA before travelling or transiting through the U.K. and must use the passport they us...

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33 hours ago FIRST READING: Canadian politicians rail against annexation as American counterparts laugh

Although Trump keeps pledging U.S. statehood for Canada, even close allies aren't treating it seriously

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33 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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26 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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20 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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7 hours ago Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for December, by Canadian city

OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.7 per cent in December. Statistics Canada also released seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average unemployment rates for major cities. It cautions, however, that the figures may fluctuate widely because they are based on small statistical samples. Here are the jobless rates last month by city (numbers from the […]

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40 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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29 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.

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23 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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31 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 […]

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24 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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19 hours 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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32 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

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28 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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26 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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40 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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30 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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26 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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32 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 Supreme Court rejects Quebec woman’s attempt to sue comedian who mocked her son

MONTREAL — Canada’s highest court has put an end to a 12-year legal saga that pitted comedian Mike Ward against the family of a disabled Quebec singer whom he mocked in his routines. The Supreme Court of Canada today rejected a request to hear an appeal by Sylvie Gabriel, who had been seeking to reverse […]

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45 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 […]

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29 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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32 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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40 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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44 hours ago Disabled Edmontonian’s closest parking during residential ban 5.6 km away: ‘Not very reasonable’

A disabled north Edmonton resident is calling for more thought to be put into residential parking bans, as her options to comply with the rules feel as limited as her mobility is.

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