2 h. ago Zymeworks Appoints Scott Platshon as Acting Chief Investment Officer

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zymeworks Inc. (Nasdaq: ZYME), a biotechnology company managing a portfolio of licensed healthcare assets, while developing a diverse pipeline of novel, multifunctional biotherapeutics today announced the appointment of Scott Platshon as Acting Chief Investment Officer. Mr. Platshon will report directly to Zymeworks’ Chair and Chief Executive […]

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7 h. ago Report states SFU athletics would save $850,000 coming back to Canada, but includes cutting teams

Decision on next steps expected by 'end of the month,' but women's softball and men's and women's golf would be cut if move to leave NCAA goes forward

Economics

16 h. ago Plan to transform Toronto office building into huge tower slapped down by City

An ambitious plan to plop a tower on top of an existing office building has been slapped down by planners.The late 2021 proposal from Slate Asset Management, seeking to add new levels above the Modernist-style 1968-built Padulo Building at 1 St. Clair W., has hit a snag. A new report recommends that City Council refuse the proposed 49-storey development, throwing a wrench in the Gensler-designed development.And the impending refusal actually has nothing to do with height.First tabled in December 2021, the plan calls for the current 12-storey office building to be retained, expanded, and modernized, while two neighbouring low-rises at 11 and 13 St. Clair W. — home to Shenanigans Pub and a Pizzaiolo location — would be razed to make way for the new building.The office building would be renovated and expanded, while the two retail properties on the right would be torn down. Image via Google Street View.However, a Nov. 10 report recommending refusal of the project cuts the p...

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16 h. ago Canucks Live: Cup champs up next after Vancouver’s best win of the season

Look forward to a late-afternoon clash with the Cup champion Florida Panthers today.

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16 h. ago Canucks Live: UPDATE: Mancini to Abby opens Kampf roster spot, Cup champs next after Vancouver’s best win of season

Look forward to a late-afternoon clash with the Cup champion Florida Panthers today.

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16 h. ago Canucks Live: UPDATE: Kampf makes debut, Patera gets net, Garland out with ‘tweak’, Cup champs next after best win of season

Look forward to a late-afternoon clash with the Cup champion Florida Panthers today.

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18 h. ago Everything happening at CF Toronto Eaton Centre this holiday season

November in Toronto marks the beginning of the holiday season, when the city comes alive with festive vibes and magic.To help make the city shine extra bright, CF Toronto Eaton Centre is launching a whole spectrum of holiday programming. From the beloved Christmas tree light and snow shows to live musical performances and all of your shopping needs, this is where you'll want to be this season.Grab your Santa hat and check out what holiday programming is happening at the CF Toronto Eaton Centre.Indoor holiday tree light and snow showsEveryone knows that Toronto's holiday season doesn't officially start until the CF Toronto Eaton Centre Christmas tree is glowing bright. Check out the annual tradition where the awe-inspiring 114-f00t-tall tree has already made its debut.Four festive animated light shows will rotate daily on the tree with accompanying music to get you in a holly jolly mood. Presented by PayPal Pay in 4, the light and s...

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18 h. ago Conservatives lived through this same party drama before and emerged victorious: Full Comment podcast

The federal Conservatives were still licking their wounds from the Liberals’ recent minority election victory when they were rocked by a stunning and dispiriting floor-crossing. And they failed to stop the government from passing its budget by a razor-thin margin. That was 20 years ago, as Ian Brodie, former chief of staff to Prime Minister […]

Culture

19 h. ago 87% of Institutional Investors Have Declined or Reconsidered Fund Commitments Due to AML/KYC Concerns

63% of GPs say they have lost investors or reinvestments due to AML/KYC compliance shortcomings 88% of LPs are more likely to invest in a manager with a formal AML/KYC program Nearly three-quarters of GPs report cost savings of 10-30% from outsourcing AML/KYC functions to dedicated specialists WILMINGTON, Del. — Nearly nine-in-10 (87%) limited partners […]

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22 h. ago Canacol Energy Ltd. Reports Net lncome of $18.7 Million For The Third Quarter of 2025

CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canacol Energy Ltd. (“Canacol” or the “Corporation”) (TSX:CNE; OTCQX:CNNEF; BVC:CNEC) is pleased to report its financial and operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025. Dollar amounts are expressed in United States dollars, with the exception of Canadian dollar unit prices (“C$”) where […]

Economics

22 h. ago Global Cement Industry Reports 25% CO2 Intensity Reduction and Calls for Urgent Government Action to Accelerate Net Zero Mission

GCCA launches ‘Cement and Concrete Industry Net Zero Action and Progress Report 2025/6‘. New report demonstrates decarbonisation action of global cement industry and the required government policies to accelerate net zero progress. More than 60 standout projects from across the world are featured, highlighting ongoing development of innovation and technology, deployment of carbon capture, increasing […]

Politics

38 h. ago As food insecurity increases, Ottawa Food Bank calls on governments to address affordability crisis

Visits to member agencies by those facing food insecurity have increased 101 per cent since 2019.

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40 h. ago The edge of poverty: B.C.'s living wage far outstrips the minimum wage

Even though inflation has eased, there is a $10 gap between living and minimum wage facing nearly a third of Metro Vancouver's workforce.

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41 h. ago Environment Canada issues snow squall warning for London region

Get those shovels ready, London, because Old Man Winter is showing his face again.   Environment Canada issued a snow squall warning for the London region on Sunday morning, alerting area residents to a weather system off Lake Huron that could bring between 20 and 40 centimetres of snow over a roughly 24-hour period.  The […]

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43 h. ago Un populaire youtubeur arrêté pour possession de drogue en plein «live» pendant qu’il bloquait la circulation pour gagner un pari

Le youtubeur américain Jack Doherty fait face à plusieurs accusations, dont possession de drogue, après avoir été arrêté à Miami.

Economics

51 h. ago $3.5 million Toronto home nails the modern look without feeling like cold grey box

Most modern homes in Toronto are sleek, minimalist, and grey — and frankly, kind of cold.They might look good in photos, but in person? They often have all the warmth of a medical supply warehouse.But 42 Talwood Dr. in North York is proof it doesn't have to be that way. You can love clean lines and modern design and still live somewhere that feels inviting, personal, and full of life.The foyer. This four-bedroom, five-bathroom home was completely rebuilt in 2016, and from day one, the goal was to create a space that encouraged togetherness.The living room. The owners told blogTO they worked with Upside Co., architect Anne-Marie Fleming of Boxwood Co., and interior designer Vanessa Emam to bring that vision to life.The dining room. The result is a home that feels timeless rather than trendy.The family room. The main floor flows from room to room with no unnecessary walls or formal separation, making it easy for family members to stay connected ...

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52 h. ago This Ontario city is the perfect holiday postcard destination to see this winter

The quaint waterfront city of Brockville, Ont., located along the shores of the St. Lawrence River, transforms into a festive hotspot during the holidays, offering a curated light and sound show and a themed nature trail among its many seasonal attractions.The season kicks off with Miracle on King Street, a tree-lighting ceremony in the downtown core that officially marks the start of the holidays. This tradition occurs in mid-November, and is swiftly followed by another one of the city's seasonal staples: the Brockville Christmas Market.  Held in the city's downtown core during the first week of December, the Brockville Christmas Market is a single-day affair that brings hundreds of locals together for some holiday shopping and good eats. Visitors can enjoy live performances by local artists while they stroll through streets adorned with festive decor, and shop from an array of vendors offering seasonal finds. @justinpluslauren B...

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57 h. ago Liveblog: Canadiens begin life without Alex Newhook vs. Bruins

Jared Davidson will make his NHL debut after getting called up from the AHL's Laval Rocket.

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62 h. ago B.C. climate news: LNG expansion could bring 200 more tankers a year to B.C.’s West Coast, report says | The scientists who popularized carbon capture have a warning about it

Here's all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the week of Nov. 10 to Nov. 16, 2025.

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62 h. ago Los Angeles rain increases risk of mudslides and flooding in burned areas

LA area expected to see as much as an inch of rain per hour in some areas for most of Saturday

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