7 hours ago Soaring Ottawa Charge focused on present but peeking ahead to PWHL game in Edmonton

After the PWHL’s “takeover tour” generated such tremendous support in Vancouver on Wednesday, the surging Ottawa Charge can’t help but peek ahead to their first such date, at Edmonton’s Rogers Place on Feb. 16, against the Toronto Sceptres. The 18,500-seat home of the Oilers is almost sold out — Ticketmaster shows the few remaining ducats […]

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8 hours ago B.C. government still looking for a way to get shovels in the ground on Kitsilano housing project

Vaughn Palmer: Court of Appeal rejected provincial law aimed to prevent further challenges to the supportive housing project

Politics

14 hours ago Alberta NDP criticizes UCP government over potential school support worker strike

CUPE Local 3550 president Mandy Lamoureux has said the average educational support worker in Alberta earns $34,500 per year.

Society

7 hours ago Northfield Capital Announces Intention to Commence Normal Course Issuer Bid

TORONTO, Jan. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Northfield Capital Corporation (TSX-V: NFD.A) (“Northfield”) announced today its intention to effect a normal course issuer bid through the facilities of the TSX Venture Exchange. Northfield may, during the 12-month period commencing January 15, 2025 and ending January 14, 2026, purchase on the TSX Venture Exchange up to […]

Economics

9 hours ago Canucks mailbag: Can Filip Hronek carry his own pairing? Fans want to know

Hronek will be back soon, could he be the solution to the second pairing defenceman search?

Sport

6 hours ago Metis siblings sworn in together in new crop of Vancouver police recruits

David Collette, 28, and Jennifer Collette, 26, are siblings, who were sworn in together on Friday.

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14 hours ago US Supreme Court seems likely to uphold law that could force TikTok to shut down on Jan. 19

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday seemed likely to uphold a law that would ban TikTok in the United States beginning Jan. 19 unless the popular social media program is sold by its China-based parent company. Hearing arguments in a momentous clash of free speech and national security concerns, the justices seemed persuaded by […]

Technology

15 hours ago B.C. health officials urge residents to take precautions as respiratory infections rise

'We are seeing a lot of illness at the moment," says Dr. Jennifer Vines, interim medical director for public health response at the B.C. CDC.

Science

5 hours ago Hurricanes 2, Canucks 0: An abysmal road performance. How can this go on?

The Canucks fell behind early and just never found a way to chance to catch up. Where is this team going?

Transport

10 hours ago In Calgary courts: Adult sentence possible for youth convicted of manslaughter in teen's slaying

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from Jan 6. to 10, 2025

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8 hours ago Letters to The Sun: Trudeau's successor should look to successful nations across the Atlantic

Re: Former colleagues say Christy Clark shouldn’t be underestimated in federal Liberal leadership race Justin Trudeau began with good intentions but, like Conservatives, he believed the discredited myth of trickle-down economics, where corporate success supposedly benefits workers. This has never been true — profits enrich only CEOs and shareholders. Instead of fostering resilient, sustainable local […]

Politics

16 hours ago Climate Change: Scientists confirm 2024 was Canada and the world's hottest year on record

A report Friday from Berkeley Earth shows the planet surpassed the previous record set in 2023 by a clear margin. 

Society

8 hours ago HYTN Announces Initial Purchase Order under Manufacturing Partnership with Industry

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HYTN Innovations Inc. (CSE: HYTN, FSE: 85W0, OTC PINK: HYTNF) (“HYTN” or the “Company”), a pharmaceutical company specializing in pharmaceutical-grade cannabis manufacturing is pleased to announce the receipt of an initial purchase order under manufacturing and pricing agreements (the Agreements) with SNDL Inc. (NASDAQ: SNDL) (“SNDL“), one […]

Economics

10 hours ago Rockridge Resources Receive Final Orders Approving Proposed Plans of Arrangement with Eros Resources and MAS Gold

Vancouver, BC, Jan. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rockridge Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: ROCK) (OTCQB: RRRLF) (Frankfurt: RR0) (“Rockridge”) (the “Company”) is pleased to announce that Rockridge has obtained final orders of the Supreme Court of British Columbia approving the previously announced proposed statutory plans of arrangement under section 288 of the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) […]

Sport

7 hours ago 'Fingers crossed': B.C.'s Coulson Aviation describes dangerous battle against Los Angeles wildfires

Calmer winds have given firefighters, including Coulson's crews, a chance to make progress containing the devastating fires that have killed 10 people and destroyed more than 10,000 structures.

Events

8 hours ago Edmonton landlord charged with breaking and entering at apartment building days before Christmastime evacuation

An Edmonton landlord was criminally charged with breaking and entering an apartment unit he was renting out shortly before the city used unprecedented emergency powers to evacuate the building in December for apparent safety issues, displacing residents days before Christmas. Court records show the landlord, Van Vuong, faces two charges for incidents on Dec. 19 […]

Culture

10 hours ago B.C. Uber Eats driver who tapped app while driving convicted on appeal

Vasu Virda was charged with using an electronic device while driving and acquitted in provincial court. However, the decision was overturned.

Transport

12 hours 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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31 hours ago Prospera Energy Inc. Announces Executive Leadership Appointment and Key Financial Developments

CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Prospera Energy Inc. (TSX.V: PEI, OTC: GXRFF) (“Prospera“, “PEI” or the “Corporation“) Leadership AppointmentProspera announces the appointment of Darren Jackson as its Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective January 1st, 2025. Darren will oversee the company’s day-to-day operations, strategic initiatives, regulatory compliance, field optimization programs, and drive operational […]

Politics

20 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

9 hours ago Guardian Capital Announces Increase in Distribution Frequency in respect of certain Guardian Capital Funds

TORONTO, Jan. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Guardian Capital LP announces that commencing in January 2025, the distribution frequency for the Guardian Capital funds listed below (the “Funds”) will increase from quarterly to monthly. Guardian Capital Fund Series of Units GC One Fixed Income Portfolio Mutual Fund Units: Series A, Series F and Series I […]

Economics

8 hours ago B.C. denies funding to build memorial to honour victims of Kelowna’s crane collapse

Vilness added the families have been through enough hardship,  including the ongoing wait for the results of the criminal investigation to be released.

Events

10 hours ago Mustang Energy Acquires Additional Land Holdings in the Eastern Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mustang Energy Corp. (CSE: MEC, OTC:MECPF, FRA:92T) (the “Company” or “Mustang”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Königsstuhl Project, a 5,228 hectare property located in the Eastern Athabasca Basin in northern, Saskatchewan. Secured through cost-effective staking, the Königsstuhl Project adds five 100% owned mineral claims […]

Culture

13 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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31 hours ago Will B.C.'s election result be overturned? Not likely, despite Conservatives' allegations

Vaughn Palmer: Conservative candidate promises court challenge, but he has to hurry as limit on appeals fast approaching

Politics

21 hours ago Friday's letters: Liberal emissions cap singles out oil and gas sector

Re. “Other sectors face emissions caps, too,” Letters, Jan. 7 It seems that John and Bozena L’Heureux are the ones that don’t understand what an emissions cap is. The auto industry does not face an emissions cap. Theoretically, an automaker could burn nothing but coal in their manufacturing processes. They are fine as long as […]

Society

9 hours ago ThreeD Capital Inc. Announces Unaudited December 31, 2024 Net Asset Value Per Share – $0.76

TORONTO, Jan. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ThreeD Capital Inc. (“ThreeD” or the “Company”) (CSE:IDK / OTCQX:IDKFF) a Canadian-based venture capital firm focused on opportunistic investments in companies in the junior resources and disruptive technologies sectors, announces that at December 31, 2024, its unaudited net asset value per share (“NAV”) was $0.76. This announcement is […]

Economics

10 hours 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.

Events

19 hours ago Samsung Bioepis and Teva Enter into a Strategic Partnership for Commercialization of EPYSQLI® (eculizumab

Marks a step forward in broadening treatment options for patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) and generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) in the U.S. Partnership supports Teva’s Pivot to Growth strategy and adds to its broad biosimilar portfolio INCHEON, Korea and TEL AVIV, Israel, Jan. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Samsung […]

Culture

13 hours ago Connection between Maple Leafs and Canucks still thriving decades later

More than 3,000 kilometres separate Toronto and Vancouver, but Trans-Canada hockey connections bring Hogtown and the ‘Wet’ Coast much closer together. It goes back to 1918, the first Stanley Cup final involving the new NHL, with its champion Arenas defeating the Pacific Coast titlist Millionaires in five games (all played in the East, given the […]

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10 hours ago Edmonton's Food Bank raises 270,000 kilograms of food, $4.5 million in donations

Edmonton’s Food Bank is starting 2025 off strong after receiving 270,000 kilograms in food donations and hitting its $4.5 million fundraising goals. The donations are the fruits of labour born from the Food Bank’s annual Festive Giving Campaign, which ran between November and December of 2024, taking both food and monetary donations at a variety […]

Economics

16 hours ago Police search for missing sisters who vanished during night walk in Scotland

Eliza and Henrietta Huszti were last seen walking on a bridge in central Aberdeen in the early hours of Jan. 7.

Events

20 hours ago Constellation Brands Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Results

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ), a leading beverage alcohol company, reported today its third quarter fiscal 2025 financial results. A conference call to discuss the financial results and outlook will be hosted by President and Chief Executive Officer, Bill Newlands, and Chief Financial Officer, Garth Hankinson, on […]

Culture

13 hours ago Beauty Buzz: Merit Flush Balm Cream Blush, Benefit Cosmetics Mighty Fine Brow Pen and Skinfix Eczema+ Hand Relief Cream

Three buzzed-about beauty products we tried this week.

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14 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

17 hours ago Belleville police expand Collision Reporting Centre with new online tool

Belleville Police’s Collision Reporting Centre introduces "Start from Home," letting drivers report minor collisions online before visiting.

Events

14 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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15 hours ago Ontario man’s trial for selling lethal substances online delayed until 2026

Kenneth Law's trial on 14 counts each of first-degree murder and aiding suicide starting expected to last eight weeks

Economics

18 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 Calgary city councillors bring forward motion to freeze pay increases for council members

Four councilors have brought forward a motion to freeze any salary increases to council members until 2030. Couns. Sonya Sharp, Andre Chabot, Terry Wong and Dan McLean put the issue up for discussion at the Jan. 14 public hearing to promote “fiscal responsibility during a time of economic uncertainty.” Council salaries are adjusted annually based […]

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30 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

20 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

15 hours ago DP World Appoints Jason Haith as Vice President of Freight Forwarding for the U.S. and Mexico

Seasoned industry leader joins DP World Americas to drive innovation and growth in freight forwarding operations CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Jan. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DP World, a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, has announced the appointment of Jason Haith as Vice President, Commercial Freight Forwarding – U.S. and Mexico, effective immediately. […]

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32 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

16 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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16 hours ago British Columbia Discovery Fund Inc. (formerly British Columbia Discovery Fund (VCC) Inc.) Provides Update on Liquidation Proceedings

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — British Columbia Discovery Fund Inc., (formerly British Columbia Discovery Fund (VCC) Inc.) (the “Fund”), by MNP Ltd. (formerly The Bowra Group Inc.) in its capacity as liquidator of the Fund (the “Liquidator”), provides the following update as to the liquidation proceedings of the Fund. Pricing Net […]

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18 hours ago B.C. has five years left to meet its 30×30 conservation target. Can it be done?

The B.C. government pledged to conserve 30 per cent of land and 30 per cent of water by 2030, but so far only 16 per cent has been protected.

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18 hours ago Canucks vs. Hurricanes Game Day: Is Thatcher Demko back? Elias Pettersson?

The Vancouver Canucks are getting healthier, just in time for a tough back to back in Raleigh and Toronto.

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18 hours ago Canucks vs. Hurricanes Game Day: Thatcher Demko and Elias Pettersson expected to play

The Vancouver Canucks are getting healthier, just in time for a tough back to back in Raleigh and Toronto.

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18 hours ago Canucks vs. Hurricanes Game Day Update: Demko and Pettersson expected to play

The Vancouver Canucks are getting healthier, just in time for a tough back to back in Raleigh and Toronto.

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19 hours ago Achieve Life Sciences Appoints Dr. Kristen Slaoui and Nancy Phelan to its Board of Directors

New Directors Bring Extensive Leadership Experience in Corporate Strategy and Commercialization SEATTLE and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Achieve Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACHV), a late-stage pharmaceutical company focused on the global development and commercialization of cytisinicline for smoking cessation and nicotine dependence, today announced that Kristen Slaoui, Ph.D., and Nancy […]

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19 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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20 hours ago Golconda Gold Ltd. Announces Appointment of Vikram Kapoor to Board and Equity Grants

TORONTO, Jan. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Golconda Gold Ltd. (“Golconda Gold” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: GG; OTCQB: GGGOF) is pleased to announce that Mr. Vikram Kapoor has been appointed to the board of directors to fill the vacancy as a result of the departure of Nicholas Brodie. Mr. Kapoor is a serial entrepreneur and […]

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23 hours ago Deachman: Deachman: From Trillium line to Trump — Ottawa's had a rollercoaster week

Jan. 6 was the key date in what promises to be a tumultuous period in Canada's capital.

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31 hours ago Latest cheeky Penthouse sign gets Vancouver nightclub suspended from X

Benjamin Jackson's messages on the Penthouse marquee often go viral. This week, his swipe at Donald Trump's suggestion that Canada become the 51st state also landed the club a social media timeout

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