32 m. ago World Renowned Law Firm Grant & Eisenhofer Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Canadian Banks CIBC and RBC Alleging Illegal Stock Market Manipulation of Quantum BioPharma Shares

TORONTO, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Quantum BioPharma Ltd. (NASDAQ: QNTM) (CSE: QNTM) (FRA: 0K91) (“Quantum BioPharma”), understands that Quantum BioPharma shareholder Paul Durkacz has filed a class action lawsuit alleging that investors in Quantum BioPharma were the victims of stock manipulation. The suit alleges that between January 6, 2021, and October 15, 2025, […]

Economics

40 m. ago Safety officers stop drugs, booze from entering Manitoba First Nations communities

Across Manitoba's north, First Nations Safety Officers (FNSOs) are working to keep drugs, alcohol and criminal activity out of the communities.

Events

63 m. ago Flu hospitalizations nearly double as H3N2 spreads across Canada

For the week ending Dec. 13, Canada saw 11,646 new cases of the flu being detected, which means 27.7 per cent of all the tests conducted in the country came out positive.

Science

67 m. ago Cause of explosion at Taber ice rink under investigation, cleanup underway

The town of Taber, Alta. says there are several investigations underway into an explosion that rocked the town community centre on Tuesday, but no timeline on when it may reopen.

Economics

72 m. ago Trust of First Nations ‘fragile’ as B.C. government considers changes to UN law

VICTORIA — The chief of a First Nation in the Great Bear Rainforest says B.C. Premier David Eby risks losing the trust of Indigenous people and could fuel racism if he changes the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. Eby has said amendments may be necessary after a B.C. Appeal Court approved a […]

Politics

78 m. ago London man in custody after woman found injured dies: Police

No charges have been laid and the investigation is ongoing.

Events

80 m. ago Indian national based in California charged by FBI in Langley threats

Jasmeet Singh, a 30-year-old Indian national living in Fresno, Calif., is charged with transmitting threats to injure another person, according to the United States Attorney's Office in eastern California

Society

93 m. ago Toronto Transit Commission considering refunds for rider delays

When somebody is paying for a service, said City councillor Brad Bradford, that service 'ought to be delivered'

Society

2 h. ago Georgia regulators approve huge electric generation increase for data centers

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s only private electric utility plans to increase power capacity by 50% after state regulators on Friday agreed 5-0 that the plan is needed to meet projected demand from data centers. It would be one of the biggest build-outs in the U.S. to meet the insatiable electricity demand from developers of artificial […]

Other

2 h. ago DP World Welcomes New Gemini AL3 Service in Saint John, Expanding Transatlantic Trade Connectivity

First-port-of-call positioning accelerates import transits for Canada and the U.S. Midwest; complements AL1 export “Powerlane” service SAINT JOHN, New Brunswick, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DP World announced today that it will welcome the Gemini Cooperation’s westbound AL3 service to Port Saint John beginning in January 2026, further strengthening the port’s role as a […]

Economics

2 h. ago ‘Angry, gaslit’: New Brunswick man to appeal province’s refusal to cover U.S. surgery

Ryan Barrie was diagnosed with cluneal neuralgia. He said he couldn't find a surgeon in Canada to perform a specialized surgery and had treatment in Ohio at a cost of $30,000.

Science

3 h. ago Carney names new deputy ministers for defence, justice, finance

In one notable move, Quebec Court of Appeal judge Marie-Josée Hogue, who led Ottawa's foreign interference inquiry, becomes deputy minister of justice.

Events

3 h. ago Judge protects Alzheimer’s patient from husband ‘trying to kill her’

B.C. man spoke openly about 'death plan' for wife, 77, if she became ineligible for MAID, over her objections

Events

3 h. ago Police seek additional victims in Surrey child exploitation investigation

Police in Surrey are appealing for additional victims after a child exploitation investigation led to two arrests. Investigators say the case remains ongoing.

Events

3 h. ago As a tough year wraps, Unifor’s Lana Payne prepares for more challenges ahead

TORONTO — The head of Canada’s largest private-sector union says she’s glad to be putting this year behind her, but next year will present a whole new set of daunting challenges. Unifor national president Lana Payne said in an interview Friday that tariffs imposed by the United States this year have meant a lot of […]

Other

3 h. ago Bank of Canada’s policy director leaves for deputy Finance Minister role

Nick Leswick replaces Chris Forbes, who had held that position since 2023

Politics

4 h. ago Opinion: Stollery Children's Hospital's new site should be much bigger news

Lost in the year-end hustle and bustle, political theatre, and backburner scandals, one piece of news has flown under the radar: the announcement of the new Stollery Children’s Hospital site. Caring for nearly 300,000 children annually, the Stollery is a medical hub for children and families in northern Alberta and Western Canada. In fact, as […]

Science

4 h. ago Vanessa Gilles et Jonathan David de nouveau nommés joueurs de l’année de Soccer Canada

Les deux athlètes reçoivent tous deux cet honneur pour une deuxième année consécutive

Sport

4 h. ago Vanessa Gilles, Jonathan David repeat as Canada Soccer Players of the Year

Vanessa Gilles and Jonathan David have been named Canada Soccer Players of the Year for the second year in a row. Gilles, a centre back who plays her club football for Germany’s Bayern Munich, beat out San Diego Wave forward Adriana Leon and Manchester United defender Jayde Riviere. David, a forward who plays for Juventus […]

Sport

4 h. ago Hundreds of CBSA employees linked to misconduct cases in bombshell report

From driving a CBSA vehicle while intoxicated to associating with a drug trafficker, a new CBSA report details some serious employee misconduct.On Thursday, Dec. 18, CBSA published its first annual report on Addressing Misconduct and Wrongdoing, which is "meant to increase transparency" and reveal how the agency handles reports of misconduct or wrongdoing.Other shocking cases include sexual harassment and, in one case, associating with a known drug trafficker. Results published in the report are based on investigations carried out by external bodies from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. It found that 259 CBSA employees were involved in misconduct and wrongdoing, resulting in terminations and suspensions."The CBSA can only carry out its mandate if it holds the confidence of those we serve, and we can only gain that confidence if we support and trust one another," states CBSA President Erin O'Gorman. "We all play a vital role in maintaining an e...

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