2 h. ago Proposal to repeal blanket rezoning passes first hurdle at Calgary city hall

Motion will be debated and voted on at Dec. 15 Calgary city council meeting

Other

3 h. ago Ford government open to using notwithstanding clause to publish sex offenders registry

Currently, the Ontario Sex Offender and Sex Trafficker Registry is accessible to police enforcement agencies but not to members of the public. 

Politics

5 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

10 h. ago Canadian families getting payout from the government this week

Eligible Canadian families can expect to receive their child tax payments this week.The Canada Child Benefit (CCB), a tax-free monthly payment that aims to help families with the cost of raising children under 18, will be sent out on Thursday, Nov. 20.The child tax payment increased in July, marking the beginning of the new benefit year. The federal government uses a process called indexation to raise the payment to help parents as the cost of living continues to soar.An Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) spokesperson said in January that the indexation means the max CCB amounts and income thresholds are increased yearly to "keep pace with the rising cost of living."This year, Canadian families were given a 2.7 per cent boost in child tax benefit payments, bringing the annual base benefit for children under six from $7,787 to $7,997 ($666 monthly) and from $6,570 to $6,748 ($562 monthly) for children aged six to 17 until June 2026.The Child Disabilit...

Politics

14 h. ago 2025 Drilling Program Confirms Robust Mineralized Gold System Offering Significant Growth Potential at Martiniere

TORONTO, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wallbridge Mining Company Limited (TSX: WM, OTCQB:WLBMF) (“Wallbridge” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the final results from the remaining 13 holes of the second phase of its 2025 drilling program (“Phase 2”) at its 100% owned Martiniere gold project (“Martiniere”). These results reinforce the strong expansion […]

Economics

18 h. ago CATL Shares Drop as Stake Sale, US Scrutiny Weigh on Sentiment

Shares in Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. fell after a major shareholder moved to cut his stake in the company, adding to worries about energy-storage systems as US lawmakers pushed to curb imports of Chinese-made grid components.

Other

19 h. ago Les immigrants réclament une clause de droits acquis pour le PEQ

Une manifestation de protestation contre l’abolition du programme aura lieu lundi à Québec.

Other

19 h. ago Geely Profit Climbs Despite Competition, Regulatory Scrutiny

Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. third-quarter profit rose as an ongoing discounting campaign turbo-charged sales.

Other

60 h. ago HILL and THOMPSON: Mayor Farkas should retain ‘blanket rezoning’ for sake of Calgarian families

Blanket rezoning was always contentious. Debate over the policy back in spring 2024 sparked the longest public hearing in Calgary’s history, with many Calgarians airing concerns about potential impacts on local infrastructure, parking availability and park space — all important issues.

Other

60 h. ago Markets brace for rush of U.S. data after shutdown ends : FP Video

Plus, what shoppers can expect heading into the holiday season

Other

2 d. ago B.C. NDP members upset at building ferries in China, but wrath unlikely to touch David Eby

Vaughn Palmer: A party committee has made sure the ferry motions are so low on the order paper they're unlikely to come up for debate

Other

3 d. ago Montreal weather: Expect snow and freezing rain this weekend

Environment Canada issues a special weather statement for Saturday evening until Sunday morning for Greater Montreal.

Other

3 d. ago Economists expect annual inflation rate fell in October, driven by lower gas prices

TORONTO — Economists expect October’s annual inflation reading will show an easing from September as lower gasoline prices helped offset increases elsewhere. Statistics Canada is set to report inflation figures for last month on Monday, a change from its usual Tuesday release. A Reuters poll of economists ahead of the release predicts annual inflation fell […]

Economics

3 d. ago Edmonton police 'live simulated training exercise' Friday at University of Alberta

'Drivers, pedestrians and cyclists in the area are advised to expect some delays navigating campus during this time,"

Society

3 d. ago Illegal bets in the Dominican Republic come under scrutiny after MLB pitchers arrested

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Baseball and bets go hand-in-hand in the Dominican Republic, where professional athletes, musicians and even legislators go public with their wagers. But for every legal bet in the Caribbean country, officials say there are countless more illegal ones. It’s a widespread, multimillion-dollar industry that has come under scrutiny following […]

Other

3 d. ago Goldman Follows IEA With Revised Bullish Outlook on Oil Demand

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. sees global oil demand growth rising for longer than previously expected on robust energy demand, just days after the International Energy Agency tempered its stance on an imminent peak.

Other

4 d. ago What to do in Edmonton this week: All Is Bright, Broad View film fest, The 39 Steps

All Is Bright 2025: 124 Street’s warm and welcoming annual winter festival is set to shimmer and churn with music, food and fires, and happily it looks like good weather again, like last year’s. Along with the roving entertainers including Mr. and Mrs. Claus throughout the wider neighbourhood, The Get Downs and Don Berner Big […]

Culture

4 d. ago As U.S. government shutdown ends, airlines optimistic about recovery

The airlines say they will be ready and expect that normal operations will resume within three or four days after the FAA order is lifted.

Politics

4 d. ago This pastor fell for a TikTok stunt and sparked a debate on Christian charity

The videos drew millions of viewers on TikTok and sparked conversations across social media about what it means to love thy neighbour in today's America.

Culture

4 d. ago 'Third olive branch': Quebec puts surveillance clauses on hold in new health law

"The commitment we are making today is to say that it would never be applied," says Health Minister Christian Dubé.

Science