91 m. 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

1 hour ago Costco selling exclusive lottery tickets is unfair, say small B.C. retailers

Costco stores in B.C. are getting exclusive rights to sell Scratch and Win tickets called 20 Dollar Hit, along with special Christmas lottery packages.

Economics

1 hour ago NDP finances in far better shape than B.C.'s under its watch

Vaughn Palmer: NDP treasurer talking about paying off party debt and piling up surpluses a stark contrast with how the current leadership manages provincial finances

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1 hour ago ‘Not getting rid of him’: Ford defends embattled labour minister over skills funding

The training fund was the subject of an investigation by the auditor general last month, which found it was 'not fair, transparent or accountable' in how it was handled.

Events

3 h. ago Constellation Software’s Harris Operating Group Completes Agreement to Acquire TECVIA Holding GmbH

TORONTO, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Constellation Software Inc. (“Constellation”) (TSX: CSU) today announced that its Harris operating group has completed the acquisition of TECVIA Holding GmbH. About Constellation: Constellation acquires, manages and builds vertical market software businesses that provide mission critical software solutions. For more information, contact: Constellation Software Inc. Jamal BakshChief Financial […]

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3 h. ago Spirit Blockchain Capital Inc. Provides Corporate Update on Business Strategy and Clarifies Operating Model

Vancouver, British Columbia, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Spirit Blockchain Capital Inc. (CSE: SPIR) (“Spirit” or the “Company”) is providing this corporate update to describe the Company’s current operating business and its execution of the business model and disclosures set out in the Company’s non-offering long form prospectus dated August 8, 2022 (the “Prospectus”). […]

Economics

3 h. ago RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust Announces November 2025 Distribution

TORONTO — RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (“RioCan”) (TSX: REI.UN) today announced a distribution of 9.65 cents per unit for the month of November. The distribution will be payable on December 5, 2025, to unitholders of record as at November 28, 2025. About RioCan RioCan meets the everyday shopping needs of Canadians through the ownership, […]

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3 h. ago In Calgary courts: Calgary lawyer wants testing done to determine if youth killer qualifies for an intensive rehabilitative custody and supervision order

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from Nov. 17 to 21, 2025

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3 h. ago A Call That Can Save a Life: MADD Canada Launches Campaign 911 Initiative Across PEI

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Islanders prepare for one of the busiest social seasons of the year, MADD Canada is launching a new province-wide Campaign 911 initiative, made possible thanks to the the CFPEI/PEILCC Community Fund. The campaign reminds everyone they can help stop impaired driving before it leads to […]

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4 h. ago In Calgary courts: Hearing underway to determine if Calgary man will stand trial for murder of estranged wife

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from Nov. 17 to 21, 2025

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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 Fennec Pharmaceuticals Announces Closing of Offering of Common Shares

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fennec Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:FENC) (TSX:FRX) (“Fennec” or the “Company”), a specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced the closing of its underwritten registered public offering of 5,366,667 common shares (which amount includes exercise in full of the underwriters’ option to purchase additional common shares) at a public […]

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4 h. ago Montreal's Chinatown laments closing of legendary Wing Noodles

“It’s a part of Chinatown’s history but also Montreal’s history,” said CRARR director Fo Niemi, amid worries about the building's future.

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4 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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4 h. ago Montreal civil rights groups urge new mayor to honour Black community leaders

“If we forget these names  we forget much of Montreal’s history,” says David Foster of the St. Lucia Foundation of Canada.

Politics

5 h. ago Financial 15 Split Corp. Announces Overnight Offering of Preferred Shares

A high-quality portfolio consisting of North American Financial Services Companies TORONTO, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Financial 15 Split Corp. (the “Company”) is pleased to announce it will undertake an offering of Preferred Shares (TSX: FTN.PR.A) of the Company. The offering will be led by National Bank Financial Inc. The sales period of this […]

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5 h. ago Iconic Toronto Star building to be transformed into new hotel

The former Toronto Star building at 1 Yonge St. has been spared from demolition, at least for now.The 1970-built office tower that has been without an anchor tenant for three years will be converted into a hotel as part of a transformative redevelopment currently taking over the skyline.Developer Pinnacle International announced on Monday that it had filed plans with the City of Toronto to convert the 25-storey office tower into a hotel, with 468 guest rooms, a new grand lobby, and a ballroom.The Toronto Star building was home to its namesake newspaper for 50 years, vacating in 2022 for new digs a few kilometres to the west at The Well.Pinnacle notes that a designer and hotel operator have not yet been selected, but intends to "bring the building's existing character into dialogue with the new Pinnacle One Yonge towers."Previously targeted for demolition — with permits even filed ahead of its widely-anticipated teardown — the building is now targeted for a ...

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5 h. ago Mathieu Olivier est bien plus qu’un batailleur : il contribue surtout par son jeu physique

Mathieu Olivier est un dur, mais c’est aussi un joueur de hockey intelligent qui est devenu meilleur avec l’expérience acquise au fil des années.

Events

5 h. ago Caufield est du même calibre que Jack Hughes, selon Zach Werenski

Le défenseur de renom des Blue Jackets est un grand partisan de l'attaquant du CH.

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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