19 m. ago Boxing Day still packs punch for Canadian shoppers, study says

About 8.6 million consumers are expected to participate this year despite rise of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Other

28 m. ago New housing construction fees rising faster in Edmonton than elsewhere

'The development charges are sort of that hidden tax that's being placed on Canadian families,' says Alex Thomson, NAIOP Edmonton director.

Other

51 m. ago Former Ottawa Senators coach Jacques Martin to join Ring of Honour

“I have been privileged to coach outstanding players and not only great players, but great people. And that was the reason I was able to get there,” Martin said.

Culture

67 m. ago The top 10 trending destinations for Canadian travellers revealed for 2026

KAYAK's latest report also highlights the most affordable spots where airfare is expected to decline

Other

71 m. ago Jose Berrios speaks for first time since Toronto Blue Jays' playoff run

Jose Berrios sat down for his first interview since being left off the Toronto Blue Jays' postseason roster.The 31-year-old, who had been a staple in the Blue Jays' starting rotation since being acquired in a trade partway through the 2021 season, struggled immensely over the second half of 2025.Berrios wasn't just getting knocked around, but also noticed a decline in his velocity. Shortly after being demoted to a bullpen role, he was placed on the injured list due to, as he put it, a variety of ailments."I've been battling all year long with my elbow, my bicep, but with the way my team was competing out there, I was trying to trying to [stay] out there," Berrios said in an appearance on MLB Network. Berrios has taken plenty of heat for his distance from the team during their historic run to the World Series this past fall. He maintained, however, that his absence was simply due to his injury, rather than frustration over his demotion."L...

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95 m. ago Airline Transat Posts Surprise Loss as Investor Pressure Mounts

Shares of Canadian vacation provider Transat AT Inc. fell after the company missed earnings forecasts, adding pressure on management just as a major shareholder demands changes.

Other

1 hour ago Magellan Jets Eases Air Travel for Families Flying with Aging Loved Ones

In time for holiday travel, leader in private aviation releases a checklist for passengers needing extra assistance BOSTON — This holiday season, Magellan Jets, a leader in private aviation solutions, reaffirms its commitment to bringing families together by featuring the company’s resources for those traveling with aging loved ones. Recognizing the unique challenges that elderly […]

Transport

3 h. ago What's on the Christmas wish list for each of B.C.'s provincial party leaders?

Visions of early elections and leadership races dance in their heads as David Eby, Trevor Halford, Emily Lowan and Dallas Brodie settle in for a long winter's nap

Culture

3 h. ago Wine Guy: Toast the holidays with one of these sparkling wines

Given the propensity to bring out the bubbles this time of year, it makes sense to discuss sparkling wines. Happy holidays!

Society

6 h. ago Be prepared: Changes at Trudeau airport causing headaches for drivers and flyers

Aéroports de Montréal urges people to reserve a spot ahead of time if you're planning to park there and discourages drivers picking up passengers from circling around the arrivals area.

Transport

6 h. ago Opinion: Toronto is the natural home for the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank

Canadian cities should not fight among themselves. Canada's financial capital is the clear choice for this country's bid

Events

7 h. ago Kyrgyzstan Steps Up Market Push With Bond Sale Plans and Gold

Kyrgyzstan is intent on boosting its presence in international markets, following up on a debut dollar bond with more debt offerings and advancing a gold-backed stablecoin.

Economics

8 h. ago I have never written to the Citizen before. But this story was deeply disturbing | Letters to the Editor

Thursday, Dec. 18: Citizen readers discuss a CHEO nurse with uncertain Canadian residency and Ontario's lacking Public Health policy

Other

8 h. ago Is the Canadian military's ambitious mobilization plan even doable?

The plan put in motion on May 31, 2025, outlines the need to increase the current reserve force to 100,000 and to boost supplementary and other reserves to 300,000.

Events

8 h. ago Stock Bulls Have a Worryingly Long List of 2026 Risks to Ponder

US stocks are heading into 2026 with positive momentum and a host of bullish forecasts at their backs. For the fourth year of strong gains that many predict to play out, they must still overcome plenty of potential threats.

Economics

15 h. ago ThreeD Capital Inc. Issues Early Warning Report in Connection with Disposition of Securities of Avicanna Inc.

TORONTO, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ThreeD Capital Inc. (“ThreeD”) (CSE:IDK / OTCQX:IDKFF) a Canadian based venture capital firm focused on opportunistic investments in companies in the junior resources and disruptive technologies sectors, announces that through a series of transactions ending in recent weeks (the “Dispositions”), ThreeD disposed of ownership and control of an […]

Economics

16 h. ago Canadian snowboarder, world champion Liam Brearley out of Olympic Games with injury

World champion slopestyle snowboarder Liam Brearley will not compete in the Winter Olympics because of a knee injury that required surgery. The 22-year-old from Gravenhurst, Ont., injured his knee and ankle while training in November. Brearley claimed world championship slopestyle gold in Engadin, Switzerland, in March with a dominating second run of 90.15 points, which […]

Sport

16 h. ago Federal help with infrastructure is critical to trade, B.C. Premier Eby says

VANCOUVER — Federal government investment in provincial transportation infrastructure is crucial to avoid long-term impacts on cross-Canada trade and companies’ willingness to work in British Columbia, Premier David Eby says. Eby met with the federal government’s major projects office Wednesday and said he raised work that needs to be done on “trade-enabling infrastructure” such as […]

Economics

16 h. ago Premier Eby tries to steer conversation to transportation, but reconciliation keeps coming up

Vaughn Palmer: In rare admission, B.C. premier says it's not clear how to balance reconciliation and the certainty businesses need

Sport

16 h. ago ‘Awful cleanup’ ahead for poultry farmers in Abbotsford from flooding, says Eby

VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby got a first-hand look at the “devastating” flooding in the Fraser Valley from a series of storms that swamped homes and farms and forced hundreds off their land. Eby said on Tuesday he met with Abbotsford Mayor Ross Siemens and some of the affected farmers at the Barrowtown […]

Events