1 hour 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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3 hours ago Provincial health plan coverage for primary care by nurse practitioners, midwives in 2026

Health minister said charging patients for those services isn't consistent with universal health care

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4 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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3 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...

Economics

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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34 minutes ago Construction has started on new Canadian military drones but they won't be fully ready until 2033

Two of 11 drones the government is buying from a U.S. company are being built in California.

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23 hours ago Samsung TV Karaoke, Powered by Stingray Karaoke, Wins Prestigious CES Innovation Award in Content & Entertainment

MONTREAL, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stingray (TSX: RAY.A; RAY.B), an industry leader in music and video content distribution, business services, and advertising solutions, is thrilled to announce that Samsung TV Karaoke, powered by the Stingray Karaoke app, has received the CES Innovation Award 2025 in the Content & Entertainment category. This award celebrates […]

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4 hours ago Delta jet aborts takeoff from snowy Atlanta airport after engine problem

ATLANTA (AP) — Four passengers were injured Friday at the Atlanta airport after a Delta Air Lines jet bound for Minneapolis aborted its takeoff. The plane had experienced an engine problem, Delta spokesperson Morgan Durrant said. The incident happened while a snowstorm was causing widespread cancellations and delays in Atlanta, the world’s busiest airport. But […]

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2 hours ago After signing Ridly Greig, Ottawa Senators now must get their act together

'It's exciting. I'm fired up to be a Sen for the next four years ... I'm just grateful to the staff for believing in me'

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10 hours ago Provincial health plans to cover primary care by nurse practitioners: health minister

TORONTO — Federal Health Minister Mark Holland says provincial and territorial health plans will cover primary care provided by nurse practitioners, pharmacists and midwives. Holland says regulated health-care professionals who aren’t doctors will be able to bill the government for medically necessary services that would otherwise be provided by a physician. The minister says the […]

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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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24 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.

Economics

38 minutes ago BC Wildfire Service senior management team headed to L.A. fires ‘imminently’

The BC Wildfire Service is deploying a senior management team to help fight the Los Angeles wildfires, at the request of California fire officials.

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24 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

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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24 hours ago Global Leader in Specialty Therapeutics Selects Kneat to Digitize Validation

LIMERICK, Ireland, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — kneat.com, inc. (TSX: KSI) (OTCQX: KSIOF), a leader in digitizing and automating validation and quality processes, is pleased to announce that a leading global therapeutics company (“the Company”) has signed a three-year Master Services Agreement with Kneat to digitize its validation processes. This European-headquartered Company employs more […]

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10 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

Society

27 hours ago LEAFS NOTES: Patrick Marleau, Jake Muzzin join John Tavares in CRA tax appeal

Two former Maple Leafs join fight against tax rates on signing bonuses

Economics

74 minutes ago Milo Ventimiglia, Mel Gibson among stars who’ve lost homes in Los Angeles fires

LOS ANGELES — The Pacific Palisades wildfires torched the home of “This Is Us” star Milo Ventimiglia, perhaps most poignantly destroying the father-to-be’s newly installed crib. CBS cameras caught the actor walking through his charred house for the first time, standing in what was once his kitchen and looking at a neighbourhood in ruin. “Your […]

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25 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...

Culture

3 hours ago Why trading Henry Mews is a big coup for the Ottawa 67's – and why Luca Pinelli wasn't moved

To properly evaluate the Ottawa 67’s blockbuster deal with the Sudbury Wolves at Friday’s OHL deadline, consider this: With only a snowball’s chance in a fireplace of them winning any championships this season, they’ve acquired a top prospect and eight draft picks for 20 more games and probably a short playoff run with defenceman Henry […]

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24 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. […]

Politics

34 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.  

Society

27 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.

Economics

1 hour ago ‘L.A. was on fire and everything changed’: Sask. residents evacuate amid blaze

As fires take over the Los Angeles area, some Saskatchewan residents have been forced to flee.

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33 hours ago Jimmy Carter will be honoured at Washington funeral before burial in Georgia hometown

Jimmy Carter, who considered himself an outsider even as he sat in the Oval Office as the 39th U.S. president, will be honoured Thursday with the pageantry of a funeral at Washington National Cathedral before a second service and burial in his tiny Georgia hometown. President Joe Biden, who was the first sitting senator to […]

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3 hours ago Sursis pour un père de famille qui devait être expulsé vers le Nigeria

L’Agence des services frontaliers octroie un délai de huit semaines à Augustine Iyoha.

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28 hours ago Jimmy Carter’s funeral brings together world leaders and all living Presidents

The 39th U.S. president was honoured Thursday with the pageantry of a funeral at Washington National Cathedral before a second service and burial in his tiny Georgia hometown

Politics

28 hours ago Verses AI Inc. Announces Closing of $20,000,000 Prospectus Supplement Offering

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Verses AI Inc. (CBOE: VERS) (“Verses” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the Company has closed its previously announced “reasonable best efforts” offering by way of prospectus supplement (the […]

Economics

2 hours ago Ottawa firefighters uninjured after tumbling through floor of burning home

The blaze struck a single-family bungalow in the 1000 block of Southwood Drive near Iris Street early Friday.

Events

46 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

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 Jimmy Carter’s funeral brings together world leaders and all the living Presidents

The 39th U.S. president was honoured Thursday with the pageantry of a funeral at Washington National Cathedral before a second service and burial in his tiny Georgia hometown

Politics

30 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

3 hours ago Firefighter from Winnipeg pitches in with wildfire battle while visiting California

Romeo Petit and others were told to evacuate the home they were staying in Tuesday, on the outskirts of Pasadena.

Events

6 hours ago Former assistant coach Robin Fraser returns to Toronto FC as head coach

Toronto FC has opted for a familiar face in choosing Robin Fraser as its new head coach. The former elite defender was a key assistant coach to Greg Vanney during Toronto’s glory days, including the 2017 treble-winning season, before leaving in August 2019 to take over the Colorado Rapids as head coach. Fraser was fired […]

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29 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."

Politics

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 […]

Economics

4 hours ago Mel Gibson warns civilization heading toward ‘collapse’ after L.A. fires

'All those earmarks, the precursors of a collapse, they’re present in our time,' Oscar winner says

Events

8 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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29 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

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

Economics

5 hours ago New Orleans attacker fired at police before they shot and killed him, bodycam video shows

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Islamic State group-inspired attacker who killed 14 people in a truck rampage on New Year’s Day in New Orleans shot at police from inside his truck before officers fatally shot him, police bodycam footage released Friday shows. The footage presented to news outlets by New Orleans Police shows Shamsud-Din Jabbar […]

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9 hours ago EllisDon’s Executive Chair, Geoff Smith, Honoured with the 2025 Toronto Region Builder Award

Mississauga, ON, Jan. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EllisDon Corporation announces that Executive Chair of the Board of Directors, Geoff Smith, has been named the recipient of the prestigious 2025 Toronto Region Builder Award. This accolade celebrates Geoff’s lifelong dedication to EllisDon, its employees, and the construction services industry, as well as his broader contributions […]

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34 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

Politics

34 hours ago Former Leafs Patrick Marleau, Jake Muzzin join Tavares in fight with CRA over millions in taxes

In separate appeals they argue their multimillion-dollar signing bonuses should be taxed at 15 per cent and not the top income tax bracket

Economics

7 hours ago Halifax encampment resident calls for better supports after ‘terrifying’ tent fire

Andrew Goodsell was settling into his tent at the Lower Flinn Park encampment in Halifax for the night when he heard a large explosion go off nearby.

Events

13 hours ago ‘Untapped talent’ summit aims to help Canadians with disabilities find work

TORONTO — As some Canadians with disabilities face challenges finding work, an upcoming summit is aiming to help those seeking jobs connect with potential employers, while educating the latter on ways to boost accessibility. The virtual event, billed as the Untapped Talent Summit, is being put on Monday by the Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and […]

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41 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...

Politics

41 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...

Economics

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.

Events

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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7 hours ago Los Angeles wildfires kill 10 people, burn more than 10,000 structures

Firefighters hoped for a break Friday from fierce winds that have fueled massive blazes in the Los Angeles area, killing 10 people and obliterating whole neighborhoods.

Events

24 hours ago Toronto mulls more traffic solutions while NYC cracks down with congestion pricing

As drivers in New York City acclimate to Manhattan's new congestion pricing, which went into effect on Sunday, Toronto continues to battle its own ever-worsening traffic woes, which have some advocating for a similar step.Thursday morning, Mayor Olivia Chow announced her team's latest effort to fight gridlock, which is costing people their time and patience and posing a multi-billion-dollar hit to the city's economy: a substantial increase in traffic agents to help control the flow of cars through bottlenecks and ticket motorists when needed.While these staff have been successful in clearing up backups in messy pockets like Liberty Village — along with a few other measures, of course — there is still the question of what more might be needed to fix the metropolis's famously jammed streets.A congestion fee of sorts has been floated various times, including one political candidate who recently pushed for charging non-local drivers to acce...

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25 hours ago Zefiro Methane Corp. Releases Updated Corporate Presentation Reflecting 2024 Growth

The latest version of the corporate presentation highlights both Zefiro’s recent corporate milestones and prioritization of setting the ‘gold standard’ within the methane abatement sector FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ZEFIRO METHANE CORP. (Cboe Canada: ZEFI) (Frankfurt: Y6B) (OTCQB: ZEFIF) (the “Company”, “Zefiro”, or “ZEFI”), an environmental services company specializing in […]

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9 hours ago ZenaTech’s ZenaDrone Multipurpose AI Drone Applies for FAA Part 137 Crop Sprayer Certification for Agricultural and Wildfire Industry Use

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (“ZenaTech”), a technology company specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone solutions driven by Quantum Computing, Drones as a Service, and enterprise SaaS, announces that its subsidiary company ZenaDrone has applied for a Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) Part 137, crop sprayer […]

Events

27 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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10 hours ago Incendies en Californie: un avion du Québec cloué au sol après avoir été endommagé par un drone

Un avion québécois a été immobilisé après avoir heurté un drone civil au-dessus des incendies de forêt à Los Angeles.

Events

27 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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11 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

Events

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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21 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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32 hours ago FV Bank Adds PayPal’s PYUSD Stablecoin to Direct Deposit and Outbound Payment Options with Real

FV Bank the only U.S. licensed bank to offer USDC, USDT and PYUSD trio of stablecoin deposit options to facilitate cross-border payments and remittances SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — FV Bank, the U.S. licensed digital bank offering a vertically integrated suite of traditional and digital asset banking and custody services, today announced the expansion of […]

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21 hours ago ’Pizzagate’ gunman killed by police in North Carolina after traffic stop

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. — A man who fired a gun inside a restaurant in the nation’s capital after a fake online conspiracy theory called “Pizzagate” motivated him to do so nearly a decade ago was shot and killed by North Carolina police during a weekend traffic stop. Edgar Maddison Welch was a passenger in a vehicle […]

Events

33 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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22 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

44 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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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

Events

23 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 […]

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