58 m. ago Are you feeling parasocial? Cambridge Dictionary names it as their word of 2025

Colin McIntosh of Cambridge Dictionary says the world has been around for about 70 years, but it has only become mainstream now.

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90 m. ago Three Toronto restaurants were just named among the best in Canada

Air Canada's Best New Restaurants 2025 top 10 winners have officially been announced, and a trio of Toronto spots were honoured this year.A list of 50 finalists was announced in September, and a final top 10 were then chosen and announced during a grand ceremony held in Toronto on Nov. 17.Each year, nominees are selected by a national panel of industry leaders, while an anonymous culinary expert visits each restaurant, disguised as a dine-in guest, and scores the experience using a meticulous framework and set of criteria.Restaurants are honoured in Air Canada's "Best of" categories, which include "Best Dish of the Year," "Best Dessert of the Year," and "Best Cocktail of the Year," among others. Toronto also made an exceptional mark on the national dining scene this year, with three restaurants earning spots in the top 10. Yan Dining Room, Maven, and Akin all secured a ranking on this coveted lis...

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1 hour ago NXL Technologies Announces Leadership Transition to Support Next Phase of Strategic Growth

RED DEER, Alberta — NXL Technologies today announced a planned leadership transition designed to support the company’s continued growth, strategic expansion, and long-term organizational development. Effective January 1, 2026, Dale Kaufmann will transition from his role as President & Chief Executive Officer to assume the position of Executive Chairman of the Board. In this […]

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1 hour ago Canada's passport once again beats U.S. in latest power ranking

The Canadian passport continues to be one of the most powerful in the world, according to a prestigious ranking.According to the latest Henley Passport Index ranking, Canada remains among the top 10 most useful passports to own."With historical data spanning 20 years, the Henley Passport Index is the only one of its kind based on exclusive data from the International Air Transport Authority (IATA)," reads the site.The index, which is updated monthly, ranks passports based on the number of countries that a passport holder can travel to without a visa. It compares the visa-free access of 199 different passports to 227 travel destinations.The Canadian passport takes the eighth spot in November, boasting access to 183 destinations visa-free.It went up one spot from ninth place in October, going back to its initial ranking in July. The Canadian passport ties for eighth place with Latvia.Canada beat out the American passport once again this month. The U.S. pa...

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1 hour ago Air Transat adds new destinations to its 2026 summer schedule

Canadian carrier set to launch new routes and expand service out of Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto and Quebec City

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2 h. ago New Brunswick's famed Algonquin Resort to undergo landmark transformation

Multimillion-dollar reimagination to include revitalized guest rooms, public spaces and new thermal spa

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4 h. ago Breathtaking cascade worth the leap at Kawasan Falls in the Philippines

Soaring zip lines, cliff jumps and canyon floats lead to Cebu's must-see natural wonder

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4 h. ago Mawer Investment Management Ltd. Named One of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026

CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mawer Investment Management Ltd. (“Mawer”) is honoured to be recognized once again as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026. This national award reflects Mawer’s ongoing commitment to fostering a resilient, people-first workplace—one that adapts to change and invests in its employees, even amid a rapidly […]

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5 h. ago Breakenridge: Province needs to fund Elections Alberta after throwing door wide open

Much has been made of the UCP’s hypocrisy and short-sightedness in introducing voter recall and citizen initiative — and subsequently lowering the thresholds for both — only to then be offended and outraged when these tools are used against them. But there’s an adjacent issue to all of this where the government’s lack of foresight […]

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5 h. ago Canacol Energy Seeks Creditor Protection to Pursue Restructuring

TORONTO, Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canacol Energy Ltd. (TSX: CNE) (OTCQX: CNNEF) (BVC: CNEC) (“Canacol” or the “Company”), today announces that the Company and its subsidiaries are seeking an order for creditor protection (the “Initial Order”) from the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta (the “Court”) pursuant to the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act […]

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6 h. ago Questions swirl as Edmonton chief prosecutor and deputy out of jobs

Edmonton’s top Crown prosecutor and a deputy are out of their jobs, with little explanation being offered either publicly or to their former colleagues. Chief Crown prosecutor Scott Niblock and assistant chief Crown Ryan Abrams “are no longer with the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service,” ACPS confirmed in a statement to Postmedia last week. ACPS did […]

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6 h. ago Bell: Alberta's new Strong and Free licence plate — Here it is!

The waiting is over, Alberta has a new Strong and Free licence plate

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6 h. ago Barilla Opens Its New Innovation Center to Drive Food Innovation Worldwide

A reimagined space where research, technology, and collaboration meet global expertise to advance the future of Barilla’s pasta, sauces, and bakery products. PARMA, Italy — How can we bring the excellence of Italian culinary tradition into the future? How can we transform everyday products into experiences that surprise the senses, create emotions, and accompany people […]

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7 h. ago Schneider Electric Is Named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Energy Transition Professional Services

SE Advisory Services integrates global expertise, intelligent technology and seamless implementation MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — As organizations accelerate their shift toward low-carbon, resilient energy systems, IDC MarketScape has recognized Schneider Electric as a leader in Worldwide Energy Transition Professional Services 2025. The evaluation assessed professional service providers globally on their capabilities and strategies to help energy-intensive […]

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7 h. ago The Liberals' broken promise to cap, not cut the public service could hurt them in Ottawa

Lori Turnbull: There are around 150,000 public servants who live and work in the National Capital Region. And many of them vote.

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8 h. ago This East Coast spot was named Canada’s best new restaurant for 2025

Air Canada has announced its Best New Restaurant Top 10 list, including spots from Vancouver to to Halifax

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18 h. ago Canadian Food Inspection Agency announces recall of mushrooms in B.C., Alberta

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has announced the recall of Baekdu Peak branded enoki mushrooms that were sold in B.C. and Alberta

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19 h. ago Blood Tribe police investigating crash in Alberta they say targeted pedestrians

Police on the Kanai Nation in Alberta accuse driver of pickup truck of intentionally targeting and seriously injuring pedestrians in crash on Oct. 10.

Events

19 h. ago UCP files lawsuit against former caucus members and Alberta Party president  

Alberta's United Conservative Party is suing two former caucus members over their attempts to start a new provincial political party under the Progressive Conservative brand.

Culture

19 h. ago Alberta minister of arts, culture and Status of Women apologizes for using expletive

Alberta’s minister of arts, culture and Status of Women has apologized for using an expletive in a voice message she left for a constituent. Tanya Fir, the United Conservative Party legislature member for the Calgary-Peigan riding, says the fact that she has been referred to by the same expletive in political disagreements and in recent […]

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