8 h. ago Purpose Investments Inc. Announces 2025 Final Annual Cash Distributions for Purpose Mutual Fund Trusts with December 15, 2025 Tax Year

TORONTO, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Purpose Investments Inc. (“Purpose”) today announced the final annual capital gain distributions for its open-end exchange-traded funds structured as mutual fund trusts (the “Funds”) with a December 15, 2025 tax year-end paid in cash. The distributions represent capital gains realized by the Funds during the year. Details of […]

Economics

8 h. ago Canada changes regulations for chemicals used to make fentanyl, methamphetamine

OTTAWA — Health Canada says it has amended the regulations for precursor chemicals and manufacturing equipment used to make illegal synthetic drugs like fentanyl and methamphetamine. Changes to the regulations under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act include mandatory reporting of suspicious transactions involving precursors, and requiring licensed companies to take “reasonable measures” to prevent […]

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9 h. ago What to know about Trump’s order seeking to relax federal drug policies for marijuana

President Donald Trump has directed his administration to work as quickly as possible to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. Trump’s executive order on Thursday does not legalize marijuana under federal law. And it’s not the final word. The proposed change still requires federal regulatory approval. But the change could make the marijuana industry […]

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10 h. ago Northview Residential REIT Announces 2025 Special Unit Distribution and December Monthly Distribution

Not for distribution to U.S. newswire services or for dissemination in the United States. CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Northview Residential REIT (the “REIT”) today announced its December 2025 cash distribution amounts on its outstanding Class A Units, Class C Units and Class F Units (collectively, the “Units”) in the amount of […]

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11 h. ago Police are investigating link between Brown shooting and killing of MIT professor

Two of the people said investigators had identified a person of interest in the shootings and were actively seeking that individual

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12 h. ago Christian Dubé resigns as health minister, leaving CAQ to sit as independent

Dubé had already indicated he was not going to seek re-election in the 2026 election.

Politics

14 h. ago Lululemon shares up after Elliott Management builds US$1B stake, seeks CEO change

TORONTO — Activist investor Elliott Management has built a stake of more than US$1 billion in Lululemon Athletica Inc. and is pushing for the struggling retailer to name former Ralph Lauren executive Jane Nielsen as its next chief executive. A source familiar with the situation confirmed media reports that Elliott has been working with Nielsen, […]

Economics

16 h. ago N.S. premier says fentanyl found in illegal cannabis, police say that’s false

The Nova Scotia RCMP and Halifax police both say no fentanyl has been found in illegal cannabis tested in the province, despite the premier's claim to the contrary.

Events

28 h. ago Ghislaine Maxwell seeks release, citing ’new evidence’ in sex

Jeffrey Epstein's former girlfriend asked a federal judge on Wednesday to set aside her conviction

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31 h. ago Ford promotes Toronto as Ottawa, B.C., Montreal seek to host defence bank

The Defence, Security and Resilience Bank is a new multilateral initiative by democratic countries

Events

33 h. ago In Calgary courts: Hearing to determine if youth killer to be sentenced as adult delayed as defence seeking autism report

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from Dec. 15 to 19, 2025

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34 h. ago Suspect in Vancouver triple murder charged with third count in death of former spouse

Two women were found stabbed to death in an east Vancouver condo unit on Sept. 5. A third was found gravely injured nearby and later died.

Events

34 h. ago Cops seek suspects in Hamilton shooting; man charged after dune buggy rollover

SUV, sedan seen leaving scene after shots reportedly fired near parking lot on Main St. W.

Events

34 h. ago 'This behaviour is unacceptable': Police seek suspect after West Edmonton Mall sex assault

Officers were told a woman was riding an escalator when an unknown man came up to her from behind and "intentionally squirted an unknown substance resembling semen onto her back and buttocks"

Events

35 h. ago Ron Schuler, longtime Manitoba Progressive Conservative, won’t run again

Manitoba Progressive Conservative Ron Schuler has announced he will not seek re-election.

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37 h. ago N.S. dispensary raided following government directive for crackdown on cannabis

Nova Scotia RCMP say they issued a ticket and seized cannabis and cash after executing a search warrant on Monday at a cannabis dispensary in Digby, N.S.

Politics

37 h. ago Dream Office REIT Announces December 2025 Monthly Cash Distribution, Special Non

TORONTO — DREAM OFFICE REIT (TSX: D.UN) (“Dream Office REIT” or the “Trust”) today announced its December 2025 monthly cash distribution of 8.333 cents ($1.00 annualized) per REIT Unit, Series A (“REIT A Units”). The December distribution will be payable on January 15, 2026 to unitholders of record (“Unitholders”) as at December 31, 2025. Dream […]

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38 h. ago Vanguard Announces Estimated Cash Distributions for the Vanguard ETFs

(VBU, VBG and VGAB) TORONTO, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vanguard Investments Canada Inc. today announced the estimated final December 2025 cash distributions for certain Vanguard ETFs, listed below, that trade on Cboe Canada. Unitholders of record on December 23, 2025 will receive cash distributions payable on January 2, 2026. Please note that these […]

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40 h. ago Quebec Liberal Leader Pablo Rodriguez to resign amid ongoing crisis

Rodriguez's leadership campaign has been under scrutiny, with allegations people may have received cash rewards in exchange for votes and that donors had their money reimbursed. 

Politics

41 h. ago California Pear Farmers Seek Relief From Surging Argentine Imports That Undercut U.S. Market

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California pear farmers are fighting for survival as a surge of low-priced pear imports from Argentina continues to flood the U.S. market each year just as the domestic harvest begins. Industry leaders are now in discussions with staff at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to find meaningful relief […]

Economics