71 m. ago CN Proudly Celebrates the 30th Anniversary of its Privatization

MONTREAL, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Thirty years ago today, on November 17th, 1995, CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) shares were offered in an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges, raising C$2.25 billion. At the time, it was the largest IPO in Canadian history. Founded in 1919, CN […]

Culture

97 m. ago ‘Not getting rid of him’: Ford defends embattled labour minister over skills funding

The training fund was the subject of an investigation by the auditor general last month, which found it was 'not fair, transparent or accountable' in how it was handled.

Events

2 h. ago Weird Al makes Rogers Place 'Bigger and Weirder' with September concert

The innovator of musical parody, “Weird Al” Yankovic, is bringing his “Bigger and Weirder” tour to Edmonton next September. This will be the second run of the tour, stopping in 90 cities across North America, with a performance on Sept. 1 at Rogers Place. The 2026 tour will be the second run of the “Bigger […]

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2 h. ago Les provinces évoquent de l’aide pour certains secteurs après une réunion avec Carney

Doug Ford a laissé entendre qu’une annonce sur l’acier et le bois d’œuvre serait faite dans la «semaine à venir».

Transport

2 h. ago Keep Water Public Coalition: Conservative Government’s Bill 60 Turns Water Into a Business and Threatens Public Health

TORONTO — With the Ford Conservatives expected to pass Bill 60, the Keep Water Public coalition warns the legislation risks making water less affordable and less safe, eroding public-health protections and allowing corporate-control to raise water rates. Keep Water Public is a campaign by The Council of Canadians, Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment […]

Politics

3 h. ago Parts of sex offender registry could reportedly become public: Ford

"Throw them in jail. Throw away the key," premier says

Culture

3 h. ago Police treating ‘deplorable’ Yorkville fire as targeted homicide

Just after 8 p.m., police and fire responded to calls for an incident at a home in the area of Avenue Road and Boswell Avenue, just north of Bloor Street. 

Events

3 h. ago Toronto police treating ‘deplorable’ Yorkville fire as targeted homicide

Just after 8 p.m., police and fire responded to calls for an incident at a home in the area of Avenue Road and Boswell Avenue, just north of Bloor Street. 

Events

4 h. ago How new defenceman Troy Stecher could set example for the Maple Leafs

Troy Stecher, all 5-foot-10 and 184 pounds of him, has arrived in Toronto with a chip on his shoulder. That was the word on Monday from the Maple Leafs’ latest defenceman following his first practice at the Ford Performance Centre, where he was on a pairing with Dakota Mermis. “Where do you want me to […]

Events

4 h. ago Montreal's Chinatown laments closing of legendary Wing Noodles

“It’s a part of Chinatown’s history but also Montreal’s history,” said CRARR director Fo Niemi, amid worries about the building's future.

Other

4 h. ago Montreal civil rights groups urge new mayor to honour Black community leaders

“If we forget these names  we forget much of Montreal’s history,” says David Foster of the St. Lucia Foundation of Canada.

Politics

4 h. ago Financial 15 Split Corp. Announces Overnight Offering of Preferred Shares

A high-quality portfolio consisting of North American Financial Services Companies TORONTO, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Financial 15 Split Corp. (the “Company”) is pleased to announce it will undertake an offering of Preferred Shares (TSX: FTN.PR.A) of the Company. The offering will be led by National Bank Financial Inc. The sales period of this […]

Other

5 h. ago Ford government open to using notwithstanding clause to publish sex offenders registry

Currently, the Ontario Sex Offender and Sex Trafficker Registry is accessible to police enforcement agencies but not to members of the public. 

Politics

7 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 Chief asks for help finding missing jacket adorned with Order of Canada, family history

The jacket was adorned with the Order of Canada, the King Charles III Coronation Medal and the Queen Elizabeth Platinum Jubilee Medal.

Other

10 h. ago Duravant Announces Retirement of CEO Mike Kachmer, Names Jill Evanko Successor

Mike Kachmer to retire following a distinguished 43-year career, including nearly 12 years as Chairman & CEO of Duravant Jill Evanko to succeed Mr. Kachmer as Duravant’s Chief Executive Officer DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — Duravant LLC (“Duravant”), a global leader in advanced automation solutions, announced today that Mike Kachmer will retire from his role as […]

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10 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

11 h. ago Watts Water Technologies Inc. Completes Acquisition of Superior Boiler

NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. — Watts Water Technologies, Inc., (NYSE: WTS) (“Watts”) – through its subsidiaries, one of the world’s leading manufacturers and providers of plumbing, heating and water quality products and solutions – today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Superior Boiler (“Superior”), an industry leading designer and manufacturer of customized steam and […]

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11 h. ago Watts Water Technologies Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition

NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. — Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: WTS) today announced that Ryan Lada, Chief Financial Officer, is leaving the Company to pursue a new opportunity. Diane McClintock has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective immediately. Ms. McClintock has been with Watts since 2010, most recently serving as Senior Vice […]

Events

12 h. ago First American Uranium Inc. Announces Effective Date for Name Change

Vancouver, BC, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First American Uranium Inc. (CSE: NIOB) (FSE: IOR) (OTCQB: NIOMF) (“First American”, or the “Company”) is pleased to announce, further to its news release of November 3, 2025, it will change its name to “North American Niobium and Critical Minerals Corp.” effective November 20, 2025. The new […]

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