56 minutes ago Border measures aimed at responding to Trump’s tariff threat begin to take effect

OTTAWA — Immigration measures announced as part of Canada’s border response to president-elect Donald Trump’s 25 per cent tariff threat are starting to be implemented, beginning with a ban on what’s known as “flagpoling.” This is when someone who was in Canada on a temporary visa leaves for the U.S. then quickly re-enters Canada to […]

Economics

2 hours ago SAGA Metals Announces Closing of $700,000 Private Placement and Receives Drill Permits for Double Mer Uranium and Radar Titanium

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SAGA Metals Corp. (the “Company” or “SAGA”) (TSXV: SAGA) (OTCQB: SAGMF) (FSE: 20H), a North American exploration company focused on critical mineral discovery in Canada, is pleased to announce it has […]

Economics

3 hours ago Vanguard Investments Canada Announces Final 2024 Annual Capital Gains Distributions for the Vanguard ETFs®

(VBU, VBG, VGAB, VAB, VSB, VSC, VCB, VGV, VLB and VVSG) TORONTO, Dec. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vanguard Investments Canada Inc. today announced the final annual capital gains distributions for the Vanguard ETFs listed below for the 2024 tax year. This is an update to the estimated annual capital gains distributions announced on November […]

Economics

3 hours ago MAX Power Identifies Multiple Natural Hydrogen “Fairways” In Saskatchewan, Gears Up For Drilling

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MAX Power Mining Corp. (CSE: MAXX; OTC: MAXXF; FRANKFURT: 89N) (“MAX Power” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide the following corporate update as the Company closes out 2024 with a rapidly growing pipeline of Canada’s premier Natural Hydrogen targets in Saskatchewan approaching the drill-ready stage. […]

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4 hours ago Mattr Announces Expiration of HSR Act Waiting Period for AmerCable Acquisition and Conversion of Debt Subscription Receipts

TORONTO, Dec. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mattr Corp. (“Mattr” or the “Company”) (TSX: MATR) announced today that the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (“HSR Act”), applicable to Mattr’s previously announced agreement to acquire AmerCable Incorporated (“AmerCable”), has expired. With the regulatory approval under the HSR Act secured (“HSR Approval”), […]

Economics

5 hours ago ‘Reality will continue to swamp the Liberal regime’: How FP columnists saw it in 2024

Read excerpts from columns that appeared in January, February and March 2024 in FP Comment

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7 hours ago Anaergia to Supply Organic Waste to Energy Solution to PepsiCo in Colombia

Food production facility to utilize its waste stream to produce energy, while reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions BURLINGTON, Ontario — Anaergia Inc. (“Anaergia” or the “Company”) (TSX: ANRG) announced today that its Canadian subsidiary, Anaergia DB Inc., has entered into an integrated technology supply contract with PepsiCo Alimentos Z.F. LTDA (“PepsiCo”) to provide its […]

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11 hours ago Here are some last minute ideas for things to do during the holidays in Toronto

The holidays are here, and Toronto is a officially a playground for all winter festivities. From skating trails to drag queens under twinkling lights, here's a how to make the most of the city's exapansive offerings before the new year.Skate at Toronto's newest ice rinkIt was a few weeks behind schedule but Toronto's newest skating rink is finally open in a familiar location. The Harbourfront rink is back where the Natrel Rink used to be and it opened this past weekend with the first of its DJ skate nights and free skate rentals on Saturdays. Experience Canada's Wonderland in the coldThis is no ordinary amusement park trip. WinterFest is decked out with millions of lights, festive food stalls, and two massive Christmas trees that'll make stop and appreciate the holiday spirit. The full lighting extravanganza is open through January 4, with tickets available online starting at $30. Sip Cocktails at a Christmas-themed barAs someone who does part...

Society

11 hours ago Toronto home selling for under $2 million comes with plenty of income potential

If you're looking to become a Toronto landlord in 2025 (because we all need goals), then 35 Columbine Ave. might just be the perfect fit. 35 Columbine Ave. is a professionally maintained semi-detached triplex smack in the middle of the Beaches. And unlike many triplexes that have hit the market lately, which are either in not-so-great shape or outrageously expensive, this is one that sits squarely in the Goldilocks zone of triplexes. The living room in the main floor unit. Listed for $1,689,000, 35 Columbine Ave. offers three self-contained units that are a great blend of original charm and modern updates. The bedroom of the main floor unit. The main floor unit is a one-bedroom, the basement is a studio and the upper two floors of the house are a two-bedroom apartment. The kitchen in the main floor unit. The main floor unit has original hardwood floors, a fireplace in the living room and a spacious kitchen with plenty of st...

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11 hours ago De Leylah Fernandez aux partisans du Canadien: nos cadeaux de Noël à ceux qui ont marqué le monde du sport au Québec

Ils n’ont pas tous été sages, mais nous avions le cœur généreux.

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