47 m. ago Study finds 41% of EV drivers would avoid Tesla over politics

More than half of electric vehicle drivers said they would avoid certain brands or countries of production for political reasons

Politics

59 m. ago Almost half of Canada's top 100 employers are based in Ontario

Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2025 include a staggering 43 Ontario-based businesses, a reminder of why the province is considered the country's economic heart.Now in its 26th year, the annual top 100 produced by Mediacorp Canada highlights the best and brightest businesses from across the country, but it was Ontario that once again stood out from the pack.This year's edition, released on Nov. 18, comes amid unprecedented economic challenges and highlights employers which are forging new paths forward through tumultuous tariffs imposed by the United States.Companies are evaluated based on criteria including workplace, atmosphere and social, health, financial, and family benefits, vacation and time off, employee communications, performance management, training and skills development, and community involvement."Employers in Canada are at a remarkable juncture, facing once-in-a-generation challenges in artificial intelligence, trade and demographics,&quo...

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85 m. ago SHEIN’s Box Santa Tour Returns to Canada With 10,000+ Free Gifts This Season

Every gift given sparks a $1 donation to Soles4Souls Canada, with festive stops in Edmonton, Mississauga, and Toronto TORONTO, Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global fashion and lifestyle retailer SHEIN is bringing back its beloved Box Santa Tour – and this year, he’s making his way across the country. The 2025 tour will include […]

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2 h. ago Draganfly Outrider™ Border Drone Demonstrates Mission Success on the Southern Border with U.S. Law Enforcement — Drives Multi

Tampa Bay, Florida, Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO), an award-winning developer of drone systems and integrated unmanned aerial solutions, today announced the successful completion of live border-security demonstration missions featuring its Outrider™ Border Drone platform in partnership with the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office during the Cochise County Drone Summit, held […]

Society

2 h. ago Mawer Investment Management Ltd. Named One of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026

CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mawer Investment Management Ltd. (“Mawer”) is honoured to be recognized once again as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026. This national award reflects Mawer’s ongoing commitment to fostering a resilient, people-first workplace—one that adapts to change and invests in its employees, even amid a rapidly […]

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2 h. ago Varcoe: Another IT giant to set up shop in Calgary, as sector's expansion accelerates

Calgary’s technology industry has seen strong growth over the past six years, marked by a surge in venture capital investment.

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2 h. ago Varcoe: Another IT giant to set up shop in Calgary, as sector's expansion in AI accelerates

Calgary’s technology industry has seen strong growth over the past six years, marked by a surge in venture capital investment.

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4 h. ago Letters, Nov. 18, 2025: ‘Is this the start of our new mayor’s left

What’s with WestJet? When we retired and moved back from the U.S. in 2006, we had to get new credit cards and was advised by my brother in Calgary that the best one was RBC’s WestJet Mastercard. He was correct, it was a really great card. This year, WestJet changed from WestJet dollars to the […]

Culture

4 h. ago 'There's nothing like the energy of a start line': Kirsten Fleming connects Calgarians through running

Fleming started as the very first paid employee of Run Calgary over a decade ago

Culture

5 h. ago Canada’s innovation performance continues to decline at a time of unprecedented change

OTTAWA, Ontario, Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canada continues to fall further behind peers in key measures of science, technology, and innovation performance. A new report from the Council of Canadian Academies (CCA) details the daunting challenges facing Canada that could ultimately threaten the country’s economic prosperity and standard of living. A high-performing science, […]

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8 h. ago Ukraine Energy Trader Boosts US Gas Imports Via New Supply Route

DTEK, Ukraine’s largest private energy company, is expanding the country’s gas trading routes by bringing more US seaborne supplies as it races to secure energy for winter.

Economics

12 h. ago Thaksin Faces Revived Royal Insult Case and $542 Million Tax Bill

Thailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra faces renewed legal troubles after prosecutors moved to appeal his acquittal in a royal defamation case and the country’s top court separately ordered him to pay hundreds of millions of dollars in back taxes.

Economics

13 h. ago Fury erupts in China over Japan PM’s ‘interference’ over Taiwan

‘if (Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi) spouts words, that's not a problem... but if they take real action, our country's military will definitely defeat them,’ a Beijing tech-worker said

Events

13 h. ago Stolen vehicle investigation leads to discovery of hanguns, bullets, fentanyl

A 27-year-old Calgary man is facing 75 charges, including 39 counts of possession of stolen property for stolen license plates

Economics

14 h. ago Calgary’s federal housing funding ‘at risk’ as motion introduced to repeal citywide rezoning

The motion to repeal citywide rezoning will now be debated by Calgary city council in December, and would require a public hearing in March if its approved.

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14 h. ago The Air Canada Best New Restaurant Top 10 List Is Here, Spotlighting the Country’s Fresh and Innovative Culinary Talent

Halifax restaurant Mystic takes top spot, with Montreal’s Le Violon and aKin from Toronto in second and third place More than 30 restaurants were visited by an anonymous culinary expert and the top 10 were determined based on a rigorous assessment of every aspect of the dining experience Celebrating 24 years, Air Canada’s Best New […]

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15 h. ago Homicide victim stabbed four dozen times by killer mad at being spurned by ex

Accused texted "Your buddy is bleeding out."

Events

16 h. ago "Tragic series of events" says man who tried to save Calgary father from drowning at California beach

California State Parks Peace Officer Lifeguard was walking his dog when he saw people struggling in the water

Events

17 h. ago UCP files lawsuit against former caucus members and Alberta Party president  

Alberta's United Conservative Party is suing two former caucus members over their attempts to start a new provincial political party under the Progressive Conservative brand.

Culture

17 h. ago Alberta minister of arts, culture and Status of Women apologizes for using expletive

Alberta’s minister of arts, culture and Status of Women has apologized for using an expletive in a voice message she left for a constituent. Tanya Fir, the United Conservative Party legislature member for the Calgary-Peigan riding, says the fact that she has been referred to by the same expletive in political disagreements and in recent […]

Politics