57 m. ago Emerita Resources to Petition the Administrative Court to Issue Its Ruling With Respect to the Aznalcollar Public Tender Dispute, Forgoes Appeal of Criminal Trial

TORONTO, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Emerita Resources Corp. (TSXV: EMO) (the “Company” or “Emerita”) announces that it will be petitioning the Administrative Court of Andalucia (Sección Primera Sala de lo Contencioso-Administrativo del Tribunal Superior de Justicia de Andalucia) (the “Administrative Court”) to complete its ruling with respect to the alleged irregularities in awarding […]

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87 m. ago EllisDon and Impulse Partners Announce 2025 ConTech Accelerator Winners

Mississauga, ON, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EllisDon Corporation, in partnership with Impulse Partners, is proud to announce the successful completion of the third round of its ConTech Accelerator program. The dynamic program aims to accelerate startups and their technology deployment on construction jobsites in Canada. After a rigorous selection process, eight finalist startups were invited to EllisDon’s Mississauga headquarters to pitch their […]

Culture

1 hour ago Vancouver foodies: Here are the top 13 new local restaurants that opened in 2025

Those who stood out in 2025 are ones with a proven track record and those burning with passion, smarts and existing, excited fans

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1 hour ago CapIntel Expands Platform and Footprint Amid Rapid 2025 Growth

Fintech firm earns top global recognition from Deloitte’s Fast 50 (#2) and Fast 500 (#11), revenue rises 9,225% over three years TORONTO — CapIntel, a pioneer in financial technology solutions transforming how wealth professionals communicate investment insights, today announced a year of exceptional growth underscored by major product innovation, leadership-team expansion and global recognition. The […]

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1 hour ago Rio2 Announces Closing of Brokered Private Placement for Gross Proceeds of C$14 Million

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rio2 Limited (“Rio2” or the “Company”) (TSX: RIO; OTCQX: RIOFF; BVL: RIO) is pleased to announce the closing of its previously announced brokered private placement (the “Private Placement”). A total […]

Economics

2 h. ago Alaris Equity Partners Announces Closing of $115 Million Bought Deal Offering of 6.25% Convertible Unsecured Senior Debentures

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION IN THE UNITED STATES. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS RESTRICTION MAY CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF UNITED STATES SECURITIES LAW CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Unless otherwise stated, all numbers in this press release are presented in Canadian dollars. Alaris Equity Partners Income Trust (“Alaris” or the “Trust“) (TSX: AD.UN) […]

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2 h. ago Fengate appoints Alexander Glassman as Managing Director, Real Estate, U.S. Investments

MIAMI, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fengate Asset Management (‘Fengate’) is pleased to announce the appointment of Alexander Glassman as Managing Director, Real Estate, U.S. Investments. This strategic addition underscores Fengate’s commitment to expanding its real estate platform and accelerating growth south of the border. Based in Fengate’s Miami office – the firm’s second […]

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2 h. ago GoldHaven Resources Completes Diamond Drilling at Copeçal Gold Project, Reports Sulphide Mineralisation at East Target

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GoldHaven Resources Corp. (“GoldHaven” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide a comprehensive update on its inaugural diamond drilling program at the Copeçal Project, further to its previous press releases announcing the commencement of drilling, the intersection of sulphide mineralisation in Hole COPE-PDH-004, and the subsequent […]

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2 h. ago Toronto is throwing a huge free New Years Eve party on the waterfront

New Year's Eve fireworks in Toronto are a good option if you feel like braving the cold and ringing in the start of 2026 outdoors with friends.On Dec. 31, the city's waterfront will host its massive annual New Year's Eve celebration, complete with live music, dancing, skating, pop-up performances and, of course, fireworks.A 10-minute, music-synced fireworks show is scheduled for midnight and can be viewed from various spots along the waterfront: Toronto Music Garden, Sherbourne Common, Sugar Beach Park, HTO Park and HTO Park West, Harbour Square Park, and Harbourfront Centre.The night officially kicks off at 10 p.m. with an outdoor celebration of Canadian music and a few festive "surprises," according to the City.At the Harbourfront Centre, the main stage will include performances by indie-pop band cootie catcher, R&B artist Kalisway and headliner Lu Kala —  the Congolese-Canadian pop singer who recorded with Latto, opened up ...

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2 h. ago Ontario's most popular baby names for 2024 are out one has been top choice for 16 years

Ontario's most popular baby names in 2024 have been announced, and surprise, surprise: it's status quo. Hey, wait, does Status sound like a good name, or is it just us?For a staggering 16 years straight, no girl name has been more coveted than Olivia, from the Latin word for "olive tree", symbolizing peace and harmony. Back in 2008, before the Olivia craze took over, Emma – from the Old German word "ermen" meaning "whole" or "universal" –  was the most popular baby name for girls.Names like Charlotte, Sophia, and Amelia continue to hold their spot in the annual ranking, and so the top 10 girl names are pretty much the same old, same old.The Province of Ontario's list of top baby names in 2024 also crowned Noah – a Hebrew name meaning "rest" and "comfort," – as the most popular boys' name for a sixth year in a row. Just like last year, Liam, Theodore, Oliv...

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3 h. ago Valvoline Great Canadian Oil Change Ranks Highest Among Aftermarket Service Facilities in J.D. Power Survey for Second Consecutive Year

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV), the quick, easy, trusted provider of preventive automotive maintenance, today announced the Valvoline Great Canadian Oil Change has once again ranked highest among aftermarket service facilities in J.D. Power’s 2025 Canada Customer Service Index – Long-Term Study. This marks the second consecutive year the brand has earned this […]

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3 h. ago Bombardier Announces $500 Million Debt Repayment and Confirms Deleveraging Plan on Target

MONTREAL, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bombardier today confirmed the company is on track to reach its previously stated net leverage ratio target of 2.0–2.5x. With the $500 million debt redemption notice announced on December 17, which is expected to close by Feb 17, 2026, the Bombardier team will have successfully reduced its long-term […]

Economics

3 h. ago European partners give green light to four new data centres in Alberta

Two European businesses have agreed to build four new data centres in Alberta for more than $1.2 billion, starting with a pair of projects that are expected to roll out over the next two years in small towns. Data District Inc., a division of the Swiss asset manager Alcral AG, said it was attracted by […]

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3 h. ago Edmonton's best concerts 2025: The Roots, Sarah McLachlan and Sigur Ros made for a sweet year

Whether this was a banner year for concerts here is a subjective call, depending on your taste.   At first glance, 2025 felt like a chipperly typical one, especially compared to 2024 and how 2026 is already shaping up – at least on the flashy, super-promoted surface of the giant stadium and arena events.  Still, like this summer’s Edmonton Folk Music Festival, the year vibrated with legendary stuff going on in the wings, and we’ll get there in a sec.  But starting big, notable concerts included nostalgia runs by Bryan Adams, Three Days Grace, Papa Roach, a raucous […]

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3 h. ago HILL and THOMPSON: Housing in Calgary and Edmonton remains expensive but more affordable than other cities

In cities across the country, modest homes have become unaffordable for typical families. Calgary and Edmonton have not been immune to this trend, but they’ve weathered it better than most — largely by making it easier to build homes. Specifically, faster permit approvals, lower municipal fees and fewer restrictions on homebuilders have helped both cities […]

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3 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Canada must stop tolerating extreme jihadist activity

After the killing of 15 Jews on Bondi Beach in Sydney on the first night of Hanukkah, the Australian government proposed new gun controls. But Australia doesn’t have gun a problem, at least not one that could have prevented this mass killing. After the Port Arthur massacre on Tasmania in 1996, Australia had already implemented […]

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3 h. ago 'There's no such thing as free parking': Edmonton looking to charge fees at attractions

Councillor says proposed parking fees on city-owned attractions 'part of growing pains of being a big city'

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4 h. ago Global Specialty Chemicals Leader Chooses Kneat for Digital Validation

Strategic win fuels record growth in new customer additions for 2025 LIMERICK, Ireland, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — kneat.com, inc. (TSX: KSI) (OTCQX: KSIOF), the global leader in digital validation and quality process automation, has signed a three-year Master Services Agreement with one of the world’s largest makers of specialty chemicals (“the Company”). This […]

Politics

4 h. ago Jeux olympiques: et si la blessure à Connor Bedard ouvrait la porte à... Morgan Geekie?

Qu'ont en commun Kirill Kaprizov, Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby, Alex DeBrincat et Jason Robertson?

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4 h. ago Bunzl’s Annual Week of Giving Provides 4,000 lbs of Essential Supplies to Canadian Food Banks

Bunzl Canada’s annual Week of Giving, in partnership with Food Banks Canada, delivers thousands of pounds of essential hygiene and cleaning products to families in need. BURLINGTON, Ontario, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bunzl Canada is proud to announce its 2025 Week of Giving, continuing its partnership with Food Banks Canada to provide essential […]

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