4 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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2 hours ago Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly off to Washington next week to talk tariffs

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly will head to Washington next week as part of her government’s efforts to press the incoming Trump administration not to impose damaging tariffs on Canada. President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico when he is inaugurated later […]

Politics

7 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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63 minutes ago Disney pledges $15 million in Los Angeles fire aid as more stars learn they’ve lost their homes

LOS ANGELES (AP) — 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 neighborhood in ruin. […]

Economics

7 hours ago Tennis star Jannik Sinner gets April date at sports court for appeal hearing in doping case

Top-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner will go to sport’s highest court in April for the World Anti-Doping Agency’s appeal that seeks to ban him from the sport for at least one year. The Court of Arbitration for Sport said Friday it scheduled a closed-doors hearing on April 16-17 at its headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland. CAS […]

Sport

2 hours ago How Parks Canada plans to curb wildfire risk in shadow of Jasper disaster

'As those fire seasons get longer ... we get prepared earlier,' said Jane Park, fire management specialist for Banff National Park

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12 hours ago Aston Martin replaces Mike Krack as team principal after disappointing F1 season

SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — Aston Martin has replaced Mike Krack as team principal but is keeping him in a high-profile role at Formula 1 races after a disappointing 2024 season. The team said Friday that Krack, who had been team principal since 2022, would move to a new role as Chief Trackside Officer focusing on […]

Culture

19 hours ago Crosby moves into 9th on NHL’s career scoring list as the Penguins beat the Oilers 5

Sidney Crosby had a goal and two assists to move into ninth on the NHL’s career scoring list as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers 5-3 on Thursday night. “We weren’t ready,” Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch said after the game. “They outworked us, outskated us. The attention to detail wasn’t there.” The Penguins...

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5 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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5 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

Politics

6 hours ago A bunch of tech companies in Toronto are hiring and here are some high

Although the tech industry has been through its ups and downs over the past few years with major layoffs making headlines globally, Toronto continues to be a hub for innovation that attracts everything from renowned tech giants to eager startups.Whether you're a new graduate, someone with a few years of experience, or a seasoned professional, there are lots of open tech opportunities right here in Toronto.Here are some of the tech companies with multiple open positions in Toronto right now.GoogleGoogle's state-of-the-art Toronto office offers some seriously impressive benefits, including access to one-on-one financial coaching, onsite wellness centres, four "work from anywhere" weeks per year, and comprehensive health coverage. As a key hub for the company's Cloud and ads sales team, the office is also home to several marketing, YouTube, and communications divisions.At the moment, there are a handful of open positions in Toronto, including roles like security sales specialist, ...

Economics

11 hours ago Imperial Senior Vice President, Sustainability, Commercial Development and Product Solutions to assume new role at Exxon Mobil Corporation

CALGARY, Alberta — Imperial (TSE: IMO, NYSE American: IMO) announced today that Sherri Evers, currently Senior Vice President, Sustainability, Commercial Development and Product Solutions for Imperial, will become North America Lubes General Manager for Exxon Mobil Corporation, effective March 1, 2025. “On behalf of Imperial, I would like to thank Sherri Evers for her contributions […]

Sport

5 hours ago No proof of ‘Havana syndrome’ foreign power link but still debates: report

Symptoms that include headaches, balance problems and difficulties with thinking and sleep were first reported in Cuba in 2016 — leading to the label “Havana Syndrome."

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12 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 […]

Politics

23 hours ago Blue Jays avoid arbitration with Guerrero as slugger set to earn $28.5M in 2025

The Blue Jays may still lose their star first baseman to free agency at the end of the 2025 season, but they won’t be defeated by Vlad Guerrero Jr. in an arbitration hearing this time around. The team avoided that potential messiness on Thursday evening when the two sides settled their arbitration case. In his […]

Economics

3 hours ago Calgary Flames recall tough day in L.A. amid wildfires: 'It felt like we were in a movie'

'Our thoughts are going out to all the Californians that might be struggling out there, it was a bit of a scary scene'

Events

5 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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14 hours ago GlobalLogic Announces Leadership Change: Srini Shankar Appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — GlobalLogic Inc., a Hitachi Group Company and leader in Digital Engineering, today announced that GlobalLogic’s Chief Business Officer (CBO) and Head of Global Industries, Srinivas (Srini) Shankar has been appointed its new President and CEO, effective February 3, 2025. Srini will succeed Nitesh Banga, who has decided to step down to […]

Politics

3 hours 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 […]

Events

5 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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19 hours ago Ontario government is hiring for a bunch of jobs and here are some high

Searching for a new job can be an incredibly discouraging and daunting task, but with just a bit of specialized training or education, you could potentially be eligible for lots of open positions with the Government of Ontario right now. Whether you're an expert in your field or a fresh graduate looking to enter the job market, you'll most likely be able to find an open position on the provincial government's career page that matches your qualifications. From pharmacists to engineers and everything in between, here are just some of the jobs the provincial government is currently hiring for that pay above $70,000. Project Engineer The province's Ministry of Transportation is looking for a qualified engineer to join their team who can manage a variety of planning, preliminary, and detailed highway improvement projects. To qualify, you must be licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO), have a valid class G driver's licence, and have a thorough kno...

Politics

4 hours 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.

Events

6 hours ago 'Beyond words': Historic Inglewood building headed for demolition, tenants struggle to find alternative housing

The impending demolition of a century-old building in Calgary’s oldest neighbourhood has left tenants scrambling to find alternative housing by the end of the month. The 114-year-old Gresham Block building in Inglewood is set for demolition, according to a notice to terminate residential tenancy obtained by Postmedia from a current Gresham Block resident. “The demolition […]

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4 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

6 hours ago Lamar Jackson beats Josh Allen, Ja’Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson unanimous choices for NFL All

Lamar Jackson beat out Josh Allen, and Ja’Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson are unanimous choices for The Associated Press 2024 NFL All-Pro Team. Saquon Barkley received 48 of 50 first-place votes and Patrick Surtain II got 49 from a nationwide panel of media members who regularly cover the league. “Wow, that’s crazy. That’s respect right […]

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5 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.

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8 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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7 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 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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8 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 […]

Events

10 hours ago Venezuela latest: Nicolas Maduro to be inaugurated for a third term, defying evidence of fraud

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will be sworn in for a third six-year term Friday despite international condemnation of his recent reelection as illegitimate, as his administration grows increasingly brazen in cracking down on opponents. While his supporters are expected to rally, it is unclear whether opponents will head to the streets […]

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9 hours ago Kevin O’Leary torches California Gov. Gavin Newsom over wildfires: ‘Bad forest management’

'You can't blame this all on climate change. That's what Newsom will try to do,' O'Leary told the Daily Mail

Events

10 hours ago Venezuela latest: Nicolas Maduro inaugurated for a third term, defying evidence of fraud

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was sworn in for a third six-year term Friday despite international condemnation of his recent reelection as illegitimate, as his administration grows increasingly brazen in cracking down on opponents. While Maduro’s supporters were rallying, his opponents were expected to head to the streets after aides to a […]

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10 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

11 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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10 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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12 hours ago How Thames Valley officials are pushing to improve sagging EQAO scores

The London area’s largest school board is taking steps to get its standardized testing results on track, senior staff say.

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10 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

14 hours ago UK Treasury chief heading to China to revive suspended economic and financial talks

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Treasury chief is travelling to China this weekend to discuss economic and financial cooperation between the countries, as the U.K.’s Labour government seeks to reset strained ties with Beijing. The Treasury said Friday that Rachel Reeves will travel to Beijing and Shanghai and will meet with her Chinese government counterpart, Vice […]

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10 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 […]

Events

15 hours ago Papineau and Lalonde: Ottawa councillors should challenge top bureaucrats — and in public

Asking about upper management’s ability to meet quantifiable goals for Ottawa should not be viewed as a personal attack.

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12 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 […]

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22 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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23 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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23 hours ago ‘Apocalyptic’: Albertans living in California share their stories of fleeing the inferno

Calgarians living in the Los Angeles area describe apocalyptic scenes as wildfires continue to burn uncontrolled, destroying thousands of homes.

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24 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

24 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 […]

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