1 hour ago Vancouver school board votes to permanently close Sir Guy Carleton Elementary School

The school has cost the district about $650,000 over the last decade to maintain the vacant premises

Society

4 h. ago Kennedy arts center board votes to add Trump’s name to venue but legality of the move is unclear

Trump had previously hinted on several occasions that a name change was afoot, in remarks that appeared lighthearted at the time, but were apparently not

Culture

5 h. ago 'The system failed us today': Judge lifts injunction on Alberta gender

A lawyer for the province argued that once the notwithstanding clause was invoked, the legal foundation for the injunction disappeared

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5 h. ago LEEF Brands Comments on Federal Cannabis Rescheduling and Potential to Participate in Nationwide CBD Program

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LEEF Brands, Inc. (CSE: LEEF, OTCQB: LEEEF) (“LEEF” or the “Company”), a leading multi-state operator, today commented on the issuance of an executive order by President Donald Trump directing agencies to begin the rescheduling of cannabis under the U.S. Controlled Substances Act. The executive order initiates […]

Culture

5 h. ago Ottawa 67's coach Dave Cameron has turned unheralded roster into one of CHL's best teams

One year after taking heat for Canada’s failures at the world junior hockey championships, Dave Cameron is proving he’s still a good coach. His Ottawa 67’s are 23-7-1-1 and tied with the Flint Firebirds for the second most points in the OHL, just three behind the front-running Brantford Bulldogs. They are also ranked sixth out […]

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5 h. ago Letter of the day: CAQ's secularism looks more and more like satire

"We now live in a province where Christmas cookies are fine, so long as Baby Jesus isn’t baked into the dough."

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5 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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6 h. ago Liberty Announces Amended Terms of Listed Issuer Financing Exemption (LIFE) Private Placement of Units

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES VANCOUVER, British Columbia and WILMINGTON, Mass., Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Liberty Defense Holdings Ltd. (“Liberty” or the “Company”) (TSXV: SCAN, OTCQB: LDDFF, FRANKFURT: LD2), a leading technology provider of AI-based next generation detection solutions for concealed weapons and threats, is pleased […]

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7 h. ago Driving with hazards on during a snowstorm can do more harm than good, say experts

'It does complicate the issue quite a bit with other motorists when they see people with their hazard lights on,' said CPS traffic unit Staff Sgt. Andy Woodward

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8 h. ago McIlroy wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year after Masters and Ryder Cup victories in 2025

Rory McIlroy was voted as the BBC Sports Personality of the Year on Thursday, capping a year that saw him win the Masters to complete the career Grand Slam and then an away Ryder Cup with Team Europe. The 36-year-old McIlroy won the public vote for the BBC prize ahead of England’s Women’s Rugby World […]

Sport

8 h. ago Former London police board chair hired as general counsel to chief

The hiring of Ali Chahbar will be announced Friday at a press conference

Events

8 h. ago ‘YOU HAVE SERIOUS ISSUES:’ Israeli minister issues warning of Canada’s extremism

Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskell says Canada is dangerous for Jews, warns anti-Jewish terror attack inevitable

Politics

8 h. ago POSaBIT Applauds Today’s Executive Order to Reschedule Cannabis as a Pivotal Step Forward for the Industry

Move to Schedule III Expected to Bring in More Investment Interest and Capital to Publicly-Traded Companies Like POSaBIT TORONTO & SEATTLE — POSaBIT (CSE: PBIT, OTC: POSAF), a leading provider of point-of-sale and payments infrastructure for the cannabis industry, today expressed strong support for the federal government’s decision to reschedule cannabis from a Schedule I […]

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10 h. ago Jake Bean out indefinitely, is Hunter Brzustewicz sticking around?

Bean will be undergoing surgery for an undisclosed issue, says Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska

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10 h. ago 3 years after New Brunswick adopted Clare’s Law, it hasn’t been implemented

The bill is intended to give people access to information about whether their partner could pose a safety risk. 

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10 h. ago Most Canadians support oil and gas expansion, differ on priorities: Ipsos

New data suggests the majority of Canadians support efforts to expand oil and gas development, including expanding and building pipelines — but within that, their support differs.

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10 h. ago Cresco Labs CEO: Rescheduling Marks Historic Shift for Cannabis Industry

CHICAGO — Cresco Labs Inc. (CSE: CL) (OTCQX: CRLBF) (FSE: 6CQ) (“Cresco Labs” or the “Company”), today issued a statement on behalf of Cresco Labs CEO Charlie Bachtell following President Trump’s action to reschedule cannabis from a Schedule I to Schedule III substance under the Controlled Substances Act. “Today marks the most consequential moment in […]

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10 h. ago The Mexican Caribbean Tourism Board Shares 2026 Destination Developments and Anticipated Events Following a Dynamic 2025

Premier hotel and resort openings, expanded international connectivity and pivotal positions in global events amplify momentum for the iconic region CANCUN, Mexico, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Looking ahead towards exceptional growth in 2026, the Mexican Caribbean Tourism Board shares destination developments and international events that will further the iconic region’s position as a […]

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11 h. ago BATRA’S BURNING QUESTIONS: Stop the madness, Canadians did not vote for a Carney majority

WATCH: The Sun’s Adrienne Batra, Brian Lilley and Lorrie Goldstein say Conservative MPs crossing the floor to the Liberals is not what Canadian voted for.  What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us a Letter to the Editor for possible publication to torsun.editor@sunmedia.ca.  Letters must be 250 words or […]

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12 h. ago Toronto game cafe closes abruptly and is asking the neighbourhood for help

One of Toronto's best board game cafes has unexpectedly found itself out of business, and it's asking customers for help.Board game cafes in Toronto have been go-to destinations in the city for date nights, get-togethers and events for more than the past decade, but, as one local business recently experienced, that doesn't mean they're immune to difficulties."Last week, we unexpectedly lost access to our space," Etobicoke's Funny Bones Games Lounge writes in a Facebook post made on Dec. 12."While we had been working through financial challenges and actively exploring solutions, circumstances moved very quickly and we were unable to complete those discussions."Seemingly, the board game lounge was displaced by its landlord as a result of the aforementioned "financial challenges," though the business's owners do not go into detail about what, exactly, those challenges or the proposed solutions were.For the better part of the pa...

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