2 h. ago Historic U.S. Cannabis Rescheduling Unlocks Potential Growth Opportunities for MediPharm Labs, Backed by the Company’s Suite of Licenses and Proven U.S. Clinical Trial Supply Experience

TORONTO, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MediPharm Labs Corp. (TSX: LABS) (OTCQB: MEDIF) (FSE: MLZ) (“MediPharm”, “MediPharm Labs” or the “Company”) a pharmaceutical company specialized in precision-based cannabinoids, welcomes U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order  to expedite the reclassification of cannabis under the U.S. Controlled Substances Act from Schedule I to Schedule III (the […]

Economics

2 h. ago Profound Medical Corp. Announces Pricing of up to $40 Million Financing Comprised of a $36 Million Registered Direct Offering and a Subsequent $4 Million Private Placement

Financing included participation by healthcare-dedicated investors alongside existing shareholders TORONTO, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Profound Medical Corp. (Nasdaq:PROF; TSX:PRN) (“Profound” or the “Company”) today announced the sale of 5,142,857 common shares at a purchase price of $7.00 per share in a registered direct offering and a planned subsequent private placement in Canada of […]

Economics

3 h. ago Avicanna Applauds President Trump’s Executive Order to Reclassify Cannabis & Provides Scientific Update

Avicanna’s evidence-based pathway for cannabinoid-based medicine aligns with the executive order. Avicanna’s 2025 advances across R&D, clinical development, and medical affairs. TORONTO, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Avicanna Inc. (“Avicanna” or the “Company”) (TSX: AVCN) (OTCQX: AVCNF) (FSE: 0NN), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of plant-derived cannabinoid-based products applauds […]

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3 h. ago AGF Investments Announces Estimated December Cash Distributions for AGF Investments ETFs for 2025

TORONTO, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AGF Investments Inc. (AGF Investments) today announced the estimated December 2025 cash distributions for the AGF Investments ETFs listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange or Cboe Canada Inc. Unitholders of record of an AGF Investments ETF on December 31, 2025 will receive the actual cash distributions payable in respect of that […]

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4 h. ago Brad Bradford: Toronto transit violence is rising — Mayor Chow can’t pretend otherwise

Reported assaults on Toronto-area transit have risen by 160 per cent since 2015. Overall, violent incidents are up 127 per cent

Events

4 h. ago Counterpoint: Canada has a duty to make up for the historical dispossession of Indigenous people

Kelly LaRocca: Canada was not taken in a single act but through cumulative policies that we now have the responsibility to correct

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10 h. ago 5 new Vietnamese restaurants in Toronto you need to try at least once

Vietnamese restaurants are taking over Toronto lately, and there's no shortage of new places you can check out the next time the craving hits.From hidden banh mi shops to cozy restaurants serving up homestyle favourites and everything in between, there's never been a better time in Toronto to introduce your taste buds to the entire spectrum of Vietnamese cuisine.Here are five new Vietnamese restaurants in Toronto you need to try at least once.

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10 h. ago Lakefront Toronto home listed for sale for the first time in nearly a century

Toronto's waterfront is full of beautiful houses, but 9 Silver Birch Ave. is something truly rare.One of just fourteen homes directly on the sand, it offers a lifestyle most of us only dream about: morning walks along the boardwalk, afternoons collecting beach glass, and evenings dining under the stars with the gentle lap of Lake Ontario as your soundtrack.This home has been cherished by the same family for nearly a century, filled with decades of laughter, holidays, and even two weddings celebrated on the lawn with the lake as a backdrop.The living room has a wood-burning fireplace. Inside, the home is nostalgic in the best way.The kitchen. Sure, it shows its age in places — the kitchen and bathrooms are quite dated, and updates will be needed to bring it fully into the modern era — but the potential here is undeniable.The living room with stained glass windows. The main floor is bright and airy with great views of the water. The conver...

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12 h. ago Maple Leafs’ power play lifeless in shutout loss to Washington Capitals

Coach Berube tries to spark special teams by giving additional time to secondary unit

Economics

15 h. ago WARMINGTON: This was one protest message Toronto Police responded to quickly

Toronto Police don't always react quickly to protests signs calling for a global intifada on Jews, but they responded instantly to a protest video about their Chief and top lawyer

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15 h. ago Purpose Investments Inc. Announces 2025 Final Annual Cash Distributions for Purpose Mutual Fund Trusts with December 15, 2025 Tax Year

TORONTO, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Purpose Investments Inc. (“Purpose”) today announced the final annual capital gain distributions for its open-end exchange-traded funds structured as mutual fund trusts (the “Funds”) with a December 15, 2025 tax year-end paid in cash. The distributions represent capital gains realized by the Funds during the year. Details of […]

Economics

15 h. ago Early Warning Press Release Regarding Acquisition of Common Shares in Carbon Streaming Corporation by Marin Katusa

TORONTO, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Carbon Streaming Corporation (Cboe CA: NETZ) (OTCQB: OFSTF) (FSE: M2Q) (the “Company”), reports that Mr. Marin Katusa (the “Acquiror”), the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, has purchased 1,184,000 common shares of the Company (the “Acquired Shares”) on the open market through the facilities of the Cboe Canada […]

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15 h. ago Toronto FC happy to land Pittsburgh defender Jackson Gilman in MLS SuperDraft

Toronto FC had just one pick in Thursday’s MLS SuperDraft but left happy after taking Pitt defender Jackson Gilman in the second round. Gilman played 75 games over his four seasons at Pittsburgh, starting 74, with two goals and seven assists. The five-foot-11 174-pound senior from Schwenksville, Pa., captained the Panthers for three seasons. “There’s […]

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17 h. ago Primaris REIT Publishes Third Annual Sustainability Report and Green Bond Allocation Report

TORONTO — Primaris Real Estate Investment Trust (“Primaris” or the “REIT” or the “Trust”) (TSX: PMZ.UN) announces the publication of its third Sustainability Report and its Green Bond Allocation Report. In the Sustainability Report Primaris outlines its updated Sustainability plan, progress against targets, governance practices, accomplishments, and metrics that impact its business. Consistent with the […]

Politics

17 h. ago TSX, U.S. markets gain ground Thursday following U.S. inflation report

TORONTO — Stock markets in Canada and the U.S. rose on Thursday following the release of key U.S. economic data. Investors sifted through an encouraging report on inflation that could help the U.S. Federal Reserve keep cutting interest rates next year. Markets love lower rates because they can boost the economy and prices for investments, […]

Economics

18 h. ago No evidence entire Pakistan airline crew disappeared in Toronto

Social media claimed a PIA flight crew sought asylum in Toronto, but authorities and flight data show flights are operating as normal.

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18 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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18 h. ago JAY GOLDBERG: Canada’s NDP doesn’t deserve official party status

Are the present rules in Canada’s Parliament grotesquely unfair? The New Democratic Party wants Canadians to think so. The NDP suffered a crushing blow in April’s federal election, losing more than two-thirds of its seats and official party status to boot. Ever since, the party’s leaders have been trying to convince Prime Minister Mark Carney to bend the rules and allow the party to regain official party status. As of today, a party in the House of Commons needs at […]

Culture

19 h. ago University of Toronto among schools struggling as students skip Canada

Universities in Canada are feeling the impact of stricter immigration policies, with the majority reporting decreases in international student enrolment rates.When compared to other regions, Canada had the highest number of universities that reported seeing a dip in international student enrolment, even more so than the U.S. The Global Enrolment Benchmark Survey was created in collaboration with NAFSA, Oxford Test of English, and Studyportals, and takes a look at how patterns have changed over time. The survey includes 461 institutions from 63 countries, 20 of which are from Canada. It also provides insight into the enrolment period from August to October 2025.“Last year’s survey showed a market in transition. This year’s survey shows those early signs have turned into real changes,” reads the report. “Policy and visa restrictions are still the biggest obstacles to international recruitment in some regions, especially in Canada and the United States.&rd...

Society

19 h. ago Fact File: No evidence entire Pakistan airline crew disappeared in Toronto

Rumours the entire crew of a Pakistan International Airlines flight surrendered themselves to authorities after landing in Toronto spread on social media this week. The rumours claimed the crew members applied for asylum in Canada and the airline suspended direct flights between Canada and Pakistan as a result. The Canada Border Services Agency said it […]

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