60 m. ago Eby calls on Ottawa to be ‘relentless and remorseless’ in pursuing economic growth

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby promises to fire up the provincial economy with a vision that would secure $200 billion in additional investments by 2035. Eby said the so-called Look West plan has “ambitious but achievable goals” for how the province will drive the national economy. “You miss 100 per cent of the […]

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69 m. ago Things are going well for Mitch Marner after leaving Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs' offseason talk this past spring was dominated mostly by one man: Mitch Marner.After nine years on the team and with a shot at becoming the franchise's leading scorer, Marner opted to take his talents elsewhere and find a new home.Technically, Marner actually ended up with his current Vegas Golden Knights team via a sign-and-trade, but he pretty clearly played a part in exiting the Leafs.Fast-forward through one quarter of the Leafs' season, and they're much closer to the bottom of the NHL than the top. Marner's Golden Knights, meanwhile, sit fourth in a jam-packed Pacific Division, but just two points off the division lead.At least in the early days, it seems like Marner's choice to pick a new home has been paying off in dividends, given that the Leafs look like a shell of their former selves this season.How has Marner been doing away from the Leafs?Marner is currently tied for 34th in NHL scoring, with 20 points in 18 games by way of...

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1 hour ago CN Proudly Celebrates the 30th Anniversary of its Privatization

MONTREAL, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Thirty years ago today, on November 17th, 1995, CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) shares were offered in an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges, raising C$2.25 billion. At the time, it was the largest IPO in Canadian history. Founded in 1919, CN […]

Culture

2 h. ago City of Ottawa staff revise bubble bylaw scope in response to federal hate crimes bill

According to a memo sent on Monday afternoon, the bylaw will now complement and address issues not included in Combatting Hate Act.

Events

3 h. ago 'Pretty solid this year': Oilers hockey boss praises Skinner, criticizes the d

This in from Oilers hockey boss Stan Bowman, his take on the struggles of the decidedly mediocre and inconsistent Edmonton Oilers this year, Bowman suggesting a major issue is the play of the defence, not so much top goalie Stuart Skinner. Said Bowman in discussion with Oilers Now host Bob Stauffer: “I think the defense, […]

Sport

3 h. ago Keep Water Public Coalition: Conservative Government’s Bill 60 Turns Water Into a Business and Threatens Public Health

TORONTO — With the Ford Conservatives expected to pass Bill 60, the Keep Water Public coalition warns the legislation risks making water less affordable and less safe, eroding public-health protections and allowing corporate-control to raise water rates. Keep Water Public is a campaign by The Council of Canadians, Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment […]

Politics

3 h. ago Vancouver mulls digital billboards at key locations for new revenue

Finding new ways to raise money are among the steps the city is taking as part of efforts to make cuts to prevent a property tax increase for next year

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4 h. ago New Alberta bill seeks to formalize citizenship on licences, integration with health care cards

Bill 10 formalizes the province's push to add citizenship markers to driver's licences and integrate them with health care numbers.

Science

4 h. ago Celebrating the 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurs Driving Canada’s Growth: 2025 CQCC Award Winners Announced

TORONTO, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — At a time when more than 100,000 2SLGBTQI+-owned businesses contribute over $22 billion to Canada’s economy and employ more than 435,000 Canadians, the Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce (CQCC) is shining a national spotlight on the leaders driving this impact. At its milestone 10th Annual Black & White […]

Economics

4 h. ago Ottawa Senators bring back defenceman Dennis Gilbert for depth

The Ottawa Senators have brought back a familiar face to give the club depth on defence. The Senators finally ended the contract stalemate with restricted free agent blueliner Maxence Guenette on Monday afternoon by sending him to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for veteran blueliner Dennis Gilbert, who finished last season with Ottawa. The Flyers […]

Events

4 h. ago How new defenceman Troy Stecher could set example for the Maple Leafs

Troy Stecher, all 5-foot-10 and 184 pounds of him, has arrived in Toronto with a chip on his shoulder. That was the word on Monday from the Maple Leafs’ latest defenceman following his first practice at the Ford Performance Centre, where he was on a pairing with Dakota Mermis. “Where do you want me to […]

Events

5 h. ago Opinion: Federal funding cut derails hopes for better public transit

The Government of Canada has cut funding for transit agencies across the country. For all the talk of investment in the federal budget, the $3-billion annual Canada Public Transit Fund has been subsumed into the new Build Communities Strong Fund and weakened the federal government’s support for public transit. Transit agencies know they cannot fund […]

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5 h. ago Bill Brady, London radio icon and community leader, dies at 93

Bill Brady, a legendary local radio broadcaster and longtime London Free Press columnist, has died. He was 93.

Politics

6 h. ago Cowan: Canadiens warrior Alexandre Carrier a dream partner on defence

"He doesn’t make mistakes," blue-liner Arber Xhekaj says. "He’s always there when I need him to be and he’s bailed me out a few times."

Events

7 h. ago Amazon seeks US$12 billion in first U.S. bond sale in three years

Proceeds from the the offering may be used for everything from acquisitions and capital expenditures to share buybacks

Economics

7 h. ago Andrew Rosenfeldt guilty of being ‘stupid’ but not murder, defence says in closing arguments

Closing arguments began Friday. Without proof of who pulled the trigger, arguments have turned to debating whether Nykera Brown's death was a homicide or a suicide.

Events

8 h. ago Hanes: 'Blind spot' in Bill 2 could shut eight sexual health clinics by Jan. 1

The closure of Prelib's eight clinics across Quebec, which treat almost 100,000 patients a year for issues like STIs, "would be a disaster," doctor says.

Science

9 h. ago Jefferies Shops Up to $1.2 Billion Power Debt to Take Out Private Credit

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. is shopping as much as $1.2 billion in debt for power infrastructure companies to take loans out of the hands of direct lenders, according to people familiar with the talks.

Economics

11 h. ago Les prix explosent pour Paul McCartney: plus de 10 000 $ pour 2 billets!

«Je ne pense pas qu'il le fait juste pour faire des sous», raconte son fan Pierre Marchand, l'ancien grand manitou de MusiquePlus.

Economics

12 h. ago Black Friday bling without the bills: How to shop smart and avoid debt

To keep your Black Friday holiday spend from ruining your budget, start by totalling the purchases you charged to your credit cards and treat that amount as your repayment target.

Economics