6 h. ago Eglinton Crosstown LRT finishes testing, will open in ‘coming weeks’

The province said the 25-stop light-rail line had successfully graduated from its final testing phase and was being handed over from Metrolinx to the Toronto Transit Commission. 

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7 h. ago FIRST READING: Carney plan to reduce civil service will cost $1.5 billion, save $82 million

The program offers up to five years of free early retirement in lieu of layoffs

Economics

7 h. ago FIRST READING: Carney plan to reduce civil service will cost $1.5 billion to cut payroll by just $82 million

The program offers up to five years of free early retirement in lieu of layoffs

Economics

8 h. ago Quebec 'brownie bill' would ban vote buying in party leadership races

All parties say they support the bill, which responds to cash-for-votes allegations in the Quebec Liberals' most recent leadership race.

Politics

9 h. ago Fitch Learning Completes Acquisition of Moody’s Analytics Learning Solutions and the Canadian Securities Institute

Combined entity to accelerate financial services skills development and drive measurable business outcomes across 148 countries NEW YORK — Fitch Learning, the global leader in financial learning and professional certifications, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Moody’s Analytics Learning Solutions (MALS) and the Canadian Securities Institute (CSI). MALS is a global provider of […]

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9 h. ago FIFA World Cup Draw Live: Who will Canada play? Trump gets peace award

Who's in which group? Which countries will play in Canada? Can you still buy tickets? Get the latest news for the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw.

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9 h. ago World Cup Draw Live: Who Canada will play in Group B — and which teams could come to Vancouver

Canada will open the tournament in Toronto against the winner of a European playoff, either Italy, Wales, Northern Ireland or Bosnia and Herzegovina. Canada will play Switzerland (June 24) and Qatar (June 18) in Vancouver

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9 h. ago World Cup Draw Live: Who Canada will play in Group B — Switzerland, Qatar, and maybe Italy will join them

Canada will open the tournament in Toronto against the winner of a European playoff, either Italy, Wales, Northern Ireland or Bosnia and Herzegovina. Canada will play Switzerland (June 24) and Qatar (June 18) in Vancouver

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9 h. ago World Cup Draw Recap: Who Canada will play in Group B — Switzerland, Qatar, and maybe Italy will join them

Canada will open the tournament in Toronto against the winner of a European playoff, either Italy, Wales, Northern Ireland or Bosnia and Herzegovina. Canada will play Switzerland (June 24) and Qatar (June 18) in Vancouver

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10 h. ago Alectra recognized with Southwire’s 2025 Underground Environmental Stewardship Award

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Dec. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alectra Utilities has been honoured with Southwire’s 2025 Underground Environmental Stewardship Award, recognizing the utility’s leadership in advancing environmentally responsible cable rejuvenation practices across its service territory. “Receiving this award from Southwire is a meaningful recognition of the work our teams have done to extend asset life, […]

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11 h. ago Skip the stress and use this festive dinner kit for a delicious holiday meal in Canada

One of the most important aspects of the holidays is coming together with loved ones for a delicious meal. But if you’re hosting this year, that doesn’t mean you need to stress about it.Holiday dinner in Toronto is all handled thanks to the HelloFresh Holiday Box. It's a complete kit with a delicious three-course feast — and all the fixings. The box is available to order nationwide until Dec. 17, and you don't even need to have a HelloFresh subscription to get one. Holiday dinner delivered to your doorSay goodbye to long hours of prepping and stressing over dinner with fresh pre-portioned ingredients, easy-to-follow recipes, and delivery right to your door.Simply select the box size that's perfect for your party: regular for six to eight people or large for 10 to 12 people. Then choose one of two premium proteins: roasted rolled turkey or strip loin roast.A delicious three-course feastWow your guests with tasty sides and st...

Society

11 h. ago Biogen and Stoke Therapeutics Present Data that Further Support the Disease

—Long-term Phase 1/2a and open label extension (OLE) data for zorevunersen on top of standard of care anti-seizure medicines (ASMs) demonstrate durable seizure reductions, including increases in seizure-free days, in addition to improvements in cognition, behavior and quality of life— —Propensity score weighted analysis comparing the effects of zorevunersen to natural history showed reductions in […]

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11 h. ago Bitget Releases Major Upgrades to GetAgent With Smarter Responses and Free Access for All Users

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Dec. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), today announced a major upgrade to GetAgent, its AI-powered trading assistant. The update introduces a more flexible answering engine, a streamlined user interface, and a significant expansion of membership quotas, making advanced AI trading tools more accessible than ever to […]

Politics

13 h. ago Holiday hosting 101: How to prep for guests in just 15 minutes

Read on for an expert-backed 15-minute routine to holiday hosting prep, complete with the products and tools that help make it effortless.

Society

13 h. ago Letters, Dec. 5, 2025: ‘UCP looking increasingly separatist’

Call them the ASP I think it’s time for the UCP to change its name to the Alberta Separatist Party. Pretty sure a large portion of the people who voted UCP in the last election thought they were just voting conservative. Hey, Thomas Lukaszuk, I voted NDP last election. Start up a central-leaning conservative party […]

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13 h. ago Ottawa effectuera un «examen complet» du régime de classement des armes à feu

Ce processus comprendra des consultations avec les communautés autochtones au sujet de la carabine semi-automatique SKS.

Society

14 h. ago Parex Resources Announces Llanos Foothills Strategic Alliance, Operational Strength, and Timing of 2026 Guidance

CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Parex Resources Inc. (“Parex” or the “Company”) (TSX: PXT) and its strategic partner Ecopetrol S.A. (“Ecopetrol”), are pleased to announce an update on their Llanos Foothills exploration program, where a full strategic alliance has effectively been achieved. Additionally, the Company provides an update on its corporate production […]

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14 h. ago RecycLiCo Reminds Shareholders to Vote in Advance of Proxy Voting Deadline for the Upcoming Annual General Meeting and Announces Independent Proxy Advisory Firm, ISS, Recommends Shareholders vote FOR

Vote Today. The proxy voting deadline is Friday, December 12, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. (Vancouver time) DELTA, British Columbia, Dec. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RecycLiCo Battery Materials Inc. (“RecycLiCo” or the “Company”) (TSX.V: AMY | OTCQB: AMYZF | FSE: ID4), a critical minerals refining and lithium-ion battery upcycling company, reminds RecycLiCo shareholders (“Shareholders”) to […]

Economics

20 h. ago Toronto home bought in the '70s for $64K just hit the market for over $1 million

Can you believe a downtown Toronto house once sold for just $64,000?That's exactly what Gerry Gold paid for 6 Prospect St., a charming central Cabbagetown Victorian, back in 1978."I bought this house in 1978 and have been living here ever since," Gold told blogTO.  "Now that I'm in retirement, I'm planning to move to Delta Road Cottage," a renowned project he completed about 12 years ago with the help of Teeple Architects.The front entrance. For architecture fans, Teeple Architects' portfolio is mostly academic institutional projects and multi-family residential projects, but Delta Road Cottage shows the firm's genius with smaller-scaled projects, and if you haven't seen it, it's worth a Google.A stained glass transom and exposed brick walls add character to the main floor. Back on Prospect Street, the home itself is a treasure trove of classic character.The main floor of the house. Listing agent...

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20 h. ago This queer Toronto barbershop is changing lives one haircut at a time

In a humble, single-chair barbershop on Toronto's Danforth Avenue, haircuts are becoming moments of personal affirmation for queer and transgender clients. The Queer Barber is a QTBIPOC-owned (acronym for Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) barbershop founded in 2022 by E (who uses all pronouns). The space was created with the singular purpose of offering gender-affirming haircuts in an environment where QTBIPOC and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals can simply exist without explanation or fear of being misread. "I wanted to create the kind of space I never saw in the industry. One where queer, trans, and QTBIPOC people could walk in without bracing themselves," E told blogTO, whose background consists of barbering, psychology, community care, and now social work. The shop owner is currently completing their Master of Social Work at the University of Toronto, and says everything they're learning, from trauma-informed p...

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