3 h. 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

8 h. ago Costco locations across Ontario rolling out big change for holiday season

Calling all Costco shoppers! The massive U.S. retailer is rolling out some changes during the holiday season, and here's everything you need to know. Just in time for the festive season, Costco Canada is introducing extended shopping hours, but only for a short period. Following Thanksgiving, the big-box retailer extended its operating hours and has now geared up for another round of longer hours as shopping ramps up. Starting today, Costco warehouses will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays. The extended schedule remains in effect throughout the holiday season until Jan. 1, 2026. Business Centres in Ontario will also adjust their schedules. Normally closed by 6 p.m. on weekends, these locations will now stay open until 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays during the holiday shopping rush. Still, there are a few notable exceptions to be aware of. While warehouses will be open on Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, and...

Society

8 h. ago World’s Top Aluminum Producer Adds Markups as Trump Tariffs Drive Up Consumer Costs

Rio Tinto Group is imposing surcharges on aluminum shipments it sells to the US, a move that threatens to further disrupt a North American market already roiled by import tariffs that are driving up costs for consumers.

Economics

9 h. ago Lenovo.com Launches Black Friday Deals Early with Deep Discounts Up on Best Sellers Like the X1 Carbon

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. — Lenovo is jumpstarting the holiday season with its most extensive Black Friday Sale yet, offering exclusive discounts and doorbusters starting earlier than ever. From November 25 through November 27, My Lenovo Rewards members can enjoy early access to limited-quantity Black Friday doorbusters and an additional 5% off sitewide. Not a […]

Economics

9 h. ago Canada issues serious update to warning for travellers heading to Italy

Canada just updated its travel advisory for parts of Italy ahead of a major sporting event.The Canadian government issued the new travel alert last Friday, warning tourists of safety and security risks in northern Italy during the upcoming Milan Cortina Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.The Olympic Winter Games are set to take place from Feb. 6 to 22, 2026, followed by the Paralympic Winter Games from March 6 to 15, 2026."Venues for the Games will be spread out across several destinations in northern Italy," reads the travel advisory. "Roads and public transportation services may be impacted by winter weather or increased demand."The alert advises Canadians to plan their trips carefully and leave plenty of time to travel between locations.It's also warning travellers to be aware of thieves and pickpockets in crowded areas."People may approach you on the street to sell tickets to events. You should only purchase event tickets through the ...

Other

10 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...

Other

11 h. ago Make the holidays extra magical with a membership to Toronto's Ripley's Aquarium

Gifting season is here, and if your shopping list includes some ocean magic, there’s only one place in Toronto to get it.Ditch the gift wrap and give the gift of the ocean with exclusive events and memberships at Ripley's Aquarium of Canada! With 20,000 aquatic animals waiting to be admired, Ripley's Aquarium of Canada has the perfect gift for everyone on your list.Dive in and check out these exclusive and fin-tastic Ripley's Aquarium of Canada experiences.MembershipsThe ultimate gift for ocean lovers far and wide is a membership to Ripley's Aquarium, which offers unlimited visits all year long. That means hanging out with the star fish and other sea friends for 365 days.Benefits include discounts on food, retail, and special events, plus free admission to Jazz Night — it's the gift that keeps on giving! Fun for the whole family, receive 20 per cent off when you purchase three or more memberships.Memberships also unlock exclus...

Society

12 h. ago CallRevu Debuts “The Doug Horner Show,” A New Series Elevating Conversations on Customer Experience, Social Media, and Responsible AI in Automotive Retail

NEW YORK, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CallRevu, the industry leader in automotive communication intelligence, announces the launch of The Doug Horner Show, an original series spotlighting timely, relevant dialogue across customer experience, agent performance, dealership culture, and innovation in retail automotive. Hosted by Doug Horner, General Sales Manager at Mercedes-Benz of North Olmsted and […]

Economics

12 h. ago Royal Gold to Sell Versamet Shares and Apply Proceeds to Debt Repayment

DENVER — Royal Gold, Inc. (NASDAQ: RGLD) (together with its subsidiaries, “Royal Gold” or the “Company,” “we” or “our”) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, International Royalty Corporation (“IRC”), has entered into purchase and sale agreements with each of Tether Investments, S.A. de C.V. (“Tether”) and Nemesia S.à.r.l (“Nemesia”) pursuant to which IRC has agreed […]

Economics

13 h. ago Proposed Costco in Surrey's Grandview Heights sparks petition from neighbours

A petition states the proposed site is in an ecologically sensitive area and the development could be detrimental to local wildlife and the Fergus Creek Watershed, which is located a few blocks south near 14th Avenue.

Economics

13 h. ago Novo chops Wegovy prices, but doctors still see affordability challenges for patients

Novo Nordisk is chopping prices again for its popular obesity treatment Wegovy, but doctors say the expense will remain challenging for patients without insurance. The drugmaker said Monday that it has started selling higher doses of the injectable treatment for $349 a month to patients paying the full bill. That’s down from $499 and in […]

Science

14 h. ago Bombardier and ELIE SAAB Announce Exclusive Collaboration to Create Uniquely Elegant Global 8000 Interior Design

Exclusive collaboration will deliver a creative interior design for the Bombardier Global 8000 aircraft, leveraging both companies’ craftsmanship mastery Bespoke interior design will be unveiled in 2026 and available for Global 8000 customers to purchase The Global 8000(1) is a no-compromise business aircraft, delivering the fastest speed and best field performance to operate from short […]

Events

16 h. ago Chris Selley: The NDP leadership race looks more like a death march

When the NDP succeeds provincially, it’s usually as the centre-left option in a de-facto two-party system. In Ottawa, that job is taken

Politics

23 h. ago BTCC Exchange Supercharges Black Friday 2025 with 2 Million USDT in Rewards Plus Exclusive JJJ Signed Prizes

A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this link. VILNIUS, Lithuania, Nov. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BTCC, the world’s longest-serving cryptocurrency exchange, is powering the upcoming Black Friday with a massive 2,000,000 USDT reward pool featuring exclusive prizes from its global brand ambassador Jaren Jackson Jr. (JJJ). Running from November […]

Economics

26 h. ago Westside Vancouver homes selling for below asking price, with some discounted by millions

Every detached Vancouver home west of Granville reported sold between Nov. 3-14 went for below asking price, with some selling well below

Economics

59 h. ago This Day in History: Woodward Departmental Stores opens at Vancouver's Abbott and Hastings

Vancouver was booming at the turn of the century, so Charles Woodward combined with other retailers to build B.C.'s biggest department store

Culture

61 h. ago The ‘eerily similar’ ways how Trump and Biden tried to ease anger about the high cost of living

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump ‘s problems with fixing the high cost of living might be giving voters a feeling of deja vu. Just like the president who came before him, Trump is trying to sell the country on his plans to create factory jobs. The Republican wants to lower prescription drug costs, as […]

Politics

61 h. ago Trump, like Biden before him, finds there’s no quick fix on inflation

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s problems with fixing the high cost of living might be giving voters a feeling of deja vu. Just like the president who came before him, Trump is trying to sell the country on his plans to create factory jobs. The Republican wants to lower prescription drug costs, as did […]

Economics

3 d. ago Titanic passenger’s gold watch expected to fetch more than $1M at auction

The Straus family is now selling the watch for the first time, and it's touted to be one of the most expensive Titanic artifacts to ever go on sale.

Economics

3 d. ago 'Couldn't pass it up': University of Lethbridge showcases books, memorabilia of Ian Tyson's in new reading area

The nook features a seating area, shelves of books from Tyson’s collection and a glass table display with an assortment of notes, letters, event tickets and more

Society