36 m. ago Calgary man highlights mobility challenges caused by snow, ice buildup

The City of Calgary's snow plan schedules crews to clear wheelchair curb ramps and busy sidewalks within 36 hours of a snowfall, but that clock resets when the snow falls again.

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97 m. ago Kelowna residents raise concerns over social support facilities in neighbourhood

The City of Kelowna, in partnership with BC Housing, plans to build a 40-unit supportive and complex care facility on Pacific Avenue near Capri Mall.

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8 h. ago Customers furious over food prices at the newest Eataly in Toronto

Italian mega market Eataly officially opened the doors of its fourth Toronto location on Nov. 25 at the Eaton Centre, and the reviews are in.The much-anticipated marketplace in the mall features two dine-in restaurants — La Pizza & La Pasta and La Piazza — a grocery section for fresh foods, grab-and-go take-out counters, and a wine shop, Vino e Birra To-Go. It spans 25,000 square feet across two floors.So, what's the verdict?It seems a large number of Toronto residents are complaining about an overpriced experience at a time when many have succumbed to the effects of growing inflation in the city.A recent visitor took to Reddit to mention that "The takeout fresh pasta looked amazing until I realized the small box of raviolis was $25 or so."Another patron commented on an Instagram reel sharing similar sentiments. "No thanks. Overpriced food. You walk away feeling hungry."These comments align with another Instagrammer's concerns ab...

Economics

9 h. ago Laurentian Bank bowing out of retail banking from stiff competition: CEO

The head of Laurentian Bank of Canada says the country’s retail banking industry had become too competitive for it to try and go it alone. The bank announced Tuesday it was splitting itself up with plans to effectively give its retail and small and medium business segments to National Bank, and sell its commercial operations […]

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12 h. ago Is it Bo Bichette vs. Kyle Tucker for Blue Jays next big free agent splash?

Is it a Kyle Tucker vs. Bo Bichette showdown for the Blue Jays plans to spend its next installment of Rogers fortunes? It’s certainly one of the possibilities dominating this week’s off-season discourse around a team being painted as one of the biggest players in the sport. Tucker’s much discussed visit to the Jays Dunedin […]

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12 h. ago Fin du Programme de l’expérience québécoise: le gouvernement Legault invite 1870 travailleurs qualifiés

La fermeture du PEQ bloque les démarches d'immigrants déjà installés pendant que Québec lance sa première vague d'invitations.

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15 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Edmonton city council refuses to live within taxpayers’ means

Well, that didn’t take long. Tuesday was just the 44th day since the current city council was elected in October’s municipal election. And already the majority on council (who are the same lefties who were on the previous council) had already warmly welcomed a recommendation from city administration for a 6.4 per cent property tax […]

Economics

15 h. ago Organigram to Report Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results on December 16, 2025

TORONTO — Organigram Global Inc. (NASDAQ: OGI) (TSX: OGI), (the “Company” or “Organigram”), Canada’s #1 cannabis company by market share1, announced today it will report earnings results for its fourth quarter fiscal 2025 ended September 30, 2025, on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, prior to market open. The Company will host a conference call to discuss […]

Culture

20 h. ago Three takeaways as Wolf bounces back to lead Flames to win over Wild

Among Thursday’s highlights, Dustin Wolf delivered 26 saves and Jonathan Huberdeau snapped out of a 14-game goal drought.

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28 h. ago Recent deaths highlight urgency for homelessness solution in New Brunswick

Two recent deaths of unhoused people in New Brunswick as temperatures drop have highlighted the urgency of the situation and raised concerns at the provincial legislature. 

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29 h. ago Bryzgalski painting of snowshoers in striped coats star of HBC’s first online auction

TORONTO — The first in a series of online auctions to sell off Hudson’s Bay’s treasures closed Thursday with one Kuba Bryzgalski painting of snowshoers in striped coats going for $170,000 and a single bidder dropping $27,100 total on seven vintage point blankets. The purchases were some of the highlights of a frenetic sale Heffel […]

Technology

33 h. ago John Rustad officially steps down as leader of B.C. Conservatives after dramatic 24 hours

Resignation comes as the party board and over half the caucus worked to install Trevor Halford as interim leader

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34 h. ago At 901 King West, first impressions matter. Crown Realty Partners

TORONTO, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Crown Realty Partners and Bentall Green Oak unveil hospitality-centric lobby at 901 King West, Toronto – a reimagined entrance that sets a new tone for arrival and tenant experience. Thoughtfully designed by Superkül and built by Index Construction the modern lobby centers around a public art installation by Mark Gomes, transforming the atrium into a space where art, architecture, […]

Culture

34 h. ago MEDIA ADVISORY: Long Term Care Workers Hold Information Picket in Sydney on Friday

SYDNEY, NS — Long term care workers represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) will hold an information picket outside the Mayflower Mall in Sydney on Friday. They are gathering to raise awareness for bargaining, which aims to bring a nearly two-year expired contract up to date, and ask for support from the […]

Society

39 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Alberta's refusal to enforce federal gun buyback program logical, sensible

It’s not just Alberta that is refusing to aid the federal government in its useless gun buyback program. After the UCP government introduced a motion Tuesday that would advise all police forces in the province (including the RCMP) not to make arrests under the federal act and direct Crown prosecutors not to bring charges, there […]

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46 h. ago Toronto neighbourhood frustrated as local library set to move nearly 1 km away

A long-awaited relocation of a library in Toronto's St Lawrence neighbourhood is sparking frustration among some local residents who say the area is losing its local branch to another community.Toronto Public Library (TPL) formally announced on Tuesday that it had purchased a heritage building at 339 Queen St. E. to house a new branch, which is anticipated to open in 2028. The move will replace the existing TPL St. Lawrence branch at 171 Front St. E., which is set to remain open throughout construction.In a new release, TPL says the relocation responds to "rapid population growth and increased demand for library services in this part of the city," with the new branch set to serve the neighbourhoods of St. Lawrence, Moss Park, and Corktown.Located roughly 950 metres from its current site (or about a 14-minute walk), the new location sits at the northeastern edge of the St. Lawrence neighbourhood, in a part of the city many actually consider to be Moss Park.The...

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48 h. ago Sentencing hearing for man convicted in killing of B.C. mom unexpectedly adjourned

On Wednesday, Losch stunned the Abbotsford courtroom when he said he was admitting his guilt in Gauthier's death, saying he was moved by the victim impact statements on Tuesday.

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52 h. ago Wild goaltender Wallstedt's shutout over Oilers puts him in rare territory

Minnesota goalie Jesper Wallstedt redirected the question about not being drafted by the Edmonton Oilers four years ago Tuesday night as calmly as he recorded his fifth shutout in his 10thNHL career win — first time that’s happened in 61 years. “I’ve seen and I’ve heard … way too much about this,” said Wallstedt. “I […]

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53 h. ago Americans gave $4B on GivingTuesday 2025 as donations and volunteering gain big over last year

Americans gave $4 billion to nonprofits on GivingTuesday in 2025, an increase from the $3.6 billion they gave in 2024, according to estimates from the nonprofit GivingTuesday. More people also volunteered their time on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving this year, which fell on Dec. 2 and has become a major fundraising day for nonprofits. This […]

Economics

54 h. ago Dylan Cease's contract with Toronto Blue Jays has interesting wrinkle

Not all of Dylan Cease's $210 million deal with the Toronto Blue Jays will go against their salary cap.The Blue Jays had their first big get of the offseason last week, signing starting pitcher Dylan Cease to a seven-year deal. With the signing, they project to have one of the best starting rotations in all of the MLB next season, which was bolstered even further with the signing of Cody Ponce on Tuesday.That said, landing one of the best starting pitchers on the free-agent market in Cease didn't come cheap, though thankfully, recent details of the contract won't have as big of a financial impact as initially thought.Dylan Cease’s $210m, 7-yr deal with the Blue Jays includes $64m in deferrals that reduce present value to $184.63m, as calculated by players union.Signing bonus: $23m2026: $22m, $10m deferred2027: $30m, $9m deferred2028: $29m, $9m deferred2029: $28m, $9m deferred2030:…— Shi Davidi (@ShiDavidi) December 3, 2025 Cease's contract inc...

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