38 m. ago Legal challenge delays babysitter’s trial in toddler’s death

Meggin Van Hoof, 46, has pleaded not guilty in the death of Nathaniel McLellan.

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53 m. ago Calgary, Edmonton airports offer advice for the busiest travel days of the year

With Christmas less than a week away, it will be one of the busiest weekends of the year for travellers who are being told the key to a smooth trip is to be prepared.

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88 m. ago Holiday Hamper program prepares for delivery day in Edmonton

Saturday, Dec. 20 is delivery day for the Holiday Hamper program in Edmonton, when 1,500 elves will deliver food to 2,100 Edmonton families in need.

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1 hour ago GreenFirst Announces Adjustments to Holiday Operating Schedule

NORTH BAY, Ontario — GreenFirst Forest Products Inc. (TSX: GFP) (“GreenFirst” or the “Company”) today announced adjustments to its operating schedule in response to continued challenging market conditions in the softwood lumber sector. Given current market conditions, GreenFirst will extend its holiday curtailment at three of its four sawmills — Hearst, Kapuskasing, and Cochrane — […]

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4 h. ago ‘Bite me’: Alberta baker challenges Premier Smith’s office over boycott tied to recall

Shoppers at a bakery in Medicine Hat may be met by canvassers seeking enough signatures to launch a vote to get Danielle Smith recalled as their local legislature representative.

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5 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 […]

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6 h. ago Toronto residents share holiday wish list of things they want changed in city

The holidays are fast approaching, and while most are wrapping up their seasonal shopping rush, there are a few things outstanding on Toronto's wish list.blogTO hit the streets amid the holiday shopping frenzy to ask locals their holiday wishes for what they would most like to see change about life in Toronto.Among the many responses, locals mentioned some of the year's biggest conversation topics, including a desire for cheaper rent, more parks and green spaces, and less construction.It goes without saying that at least one person mentioned their desire to see the Toronto Maple Leafs' ongoing Stanley Cup drought finally end, but that's looking like an increasingly unrealistic wish for this season.A few people mentioned preserving and adding bike lanes on their Toronto holiday wish list, a polarizing topic that remained relevant through the year following a move by the province to ban new cycling infrastructure in late 2024.For some reason, someone even mentioned Lab...

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6 h. ago Worker who died at potash mine in southern Saskatchewan identified as loving father

ESTERHAZY — A worker who died in an underground potash mine in Saskatchewan has been identified as a loving father and active union member. Unifor says Tyrone McLeod was a mine operator at the Mosaic Company’s K3 mine near Esterhazy. He died Monday in what the company called a fall of ground incident. The 41-year-old […]

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7 h. ago Todd: Hanging tough in playoff hunt is a testament to the Canadiens' depth

That the Habs have remained in contention in Gary Bettman’s Parity Paradise with so many holes in the lineup is a tribute to club's rebuild.

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10 h. ago La région de Québec se prépare à vivre «printemps, automne, hiver en 3 jours»

La ville de Québec se prépare à des conditions météo difficiles. Fermetures d'activités extérieures et travaux préventifs sont au programme.

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11 h. ago UK Stats Agency Studies Mandatory Surveys as Possible Data Fix

Britain’s Office for National Statistics is preparing for a potential change in the law that would force households to respond to key economic surveys, as it tries to rebuild its credibility after a collapse in data quality.

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12 h. ago 'There is just so much more need': The call to help feed the hungry

With food prices rising, getting sustenance to those in need has grown more challenging for all dedicated to the task

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12 h. ago Keith Gerein: Edmonton's effort against homelessness has a vital new venue, but why was it so difficult?

When a journey is challenging, it can often lead to a greater sense of accomplishment when the path is completed. At the same time, it can also stir feelings of frustration of overspent time and energy, that the process needn’t have been so difficult. Many of the staff and partners of Boyle Street Community Services undoubtedly […]

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13 h. ago How to prepare for your first meeting with a financial planner

FP Answers: Couple in their 30s with a household income of about $130,000 will meet a planner for the first time. What to bring?

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19 h. ago Hidden Game: Despite two disallowed goals, Canadiens beat Blackhawks

"Obviously, it's tough when goals get called back," Lane Hutson said after 4-1 win. "We didn't take our foot off the gas."

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21 h. ago Worst win ever: Edmonton Oilers beat Boston Bruins, lose Tristan Jarry

If there’s any such thing as a crushing win, the Edmonton Oilers suffered one Thursday night in Boston. On the scoreboard, it was a solid victory against a tough opponent, providing more evidence that the Oilers are launching another mid-season charge. They beat the Bruins at their own game, grinding out a 3-1 decision in […]

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23 h. ago Has B.C. Hydro really learned from Site C overruns? Utilities commission asks tough questions

Vaughn Palmer: Utilities commission is asking some tough questions. Will Hydro keep on ducking and making excuses?

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25 h. ago CPABC: Vancouver Island and Coast gains workers in 2025, but challenges still persist

DUNCAN, British Columbia, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to BC Check-Up: Work, an annual report by the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) on labour market trends across the province, 232,000 people were employed in Vancouver Island and Coast (excluding Greater Victoria), as the region added 11,700 workers (+5.3 per cent) between […]

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26 h. ago Frederic still hunting for his role as Oilers get set to face Bruins

In light of that three-team Boston-New Jersey-Edmonton trade last March, the offensively challenged ex-Bruins’ winger Trent Frederic was still on the Oilers lineup card in his return to Beantown Thursday. But as the fourth-line centre. With no expected special-teams duty to up his ice time, Frederic was between farm call-up winger Max Jones, also part […]

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29 h. ago GM’s Barra Gauges Anderson for CEO Job by Giving Him Tough Test

Sterling Anderson, the executive leading General Motors Co.’s technology push, is emerging as the front-runner to eventually succeed Chief Executive Officer Mary Barra when the 63-year-old retires from the storied automaker.

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