2 h. ago Major League Soccer to Edmonton? Oilers pour ice on rumours of Whitecaps move

'At this time, we are focused on our core sports and entertainment business and on the continued expansion of ICE District, including the design and construction of the new Event Park'

Sport

5 h. ago Paul Dano’s celeb pals defend actor after Quentin Tarantino diss

'He is weak sauce, man. He is the weak sister'

Other

5 h. ago What Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bros. means for the movies

Netflix’s deal to acquire Warner Bros., one of Hollywood’s oldest movie studios, poses seismic shifts to the entertainment industry and the future of moviegoing. As one of the remaining “big five” studios, the 102-year-old Warner Bros. is an essential part of movie theater business. The studio currently boasts three of the top five earning films […]

Other

5 h. ago Laurentian Bank bowing out of retail banking from stiff competition: CEO

The head of Laurentian Bank of Canada says the country’s retail banking industry had become too competitive for it to try and go it alone. The bank announced Tuesday it was splitting itself up with plans to effectively give its retail and small and medium business segments to National Bank, and sell its commercial operations […]

Other

6 h. ago Canadian economy held up better than expected under U.S. tariffs, IMF report says

OTTAWA — A new report by the International Monetary Fund says the Canadian economy has held up better than expected under the trade shock from U.S. tariffs. The report says the impact of the trade dispute was mitigated by exemptions under the free trade agreement between Canada, the United States and Mexico, but employment and […]

Economics

7 h. ago Canadian economy did better than expected under U.S. tariffs: IMF report

The report says the impact of the trade dispute was mitigated by exemptions under the free trade agreement between Canada, the United States and Mexico.

Economics

7 h. ago Jodie Foster recounts horrific dog tragedy that changed her life

'What a sad, sad moment. I didn’t talk to my mother about it, or anyone'

Events

8 h. ago Kim Cattrall marries longtime beau Russell Thomas in secret ceremony

Cattrall and Thomas met in 2016 at the BBC, where he worked

Economics

9 h. ago From Krampus to Kringle: 10 Vancouver Christmas markets to check out

This is the time of year the city's artisans get to really strut their stuff

Culture

10 h. ago Netflix set to buy Warner Bros studios, streaming unit for US$72B

The agreement follows a weeks-long bidding war where Netflix seized the lead with a nearly US$28-a-share offer that eclipsed Paramount Skydance's nearly US$24 bid.

Economics

10 h. ago TomaGold Announces an Amendment to its Agreement with SOQUEM relating to the Chibougamau Properties

MONTREAL — TOMAGOLD CORPORATION (TSXV: LOT; OTCPK: TOGOF) (“TomaGold” or the “Company”) announces that it has entered into an amendment (the “Amendment”) to the mineral property option agreement dated August 11, 2023 (the “Agreement”) with SOQUEM Inc. (“SOQUEM”). The Agreement and the Amendment relate to the David, Radar, Dufault, Williams, Brosman, McKenzie, and Bruneau properties. […]

Other

12 h. ago Friday on My Mind: Filmmaker Jennifer Alleyn pays tribute to her artist dad Edmund Alleyn

Also: A fair of anglo Quebec books, Kisses Deep at Centaur, and the Andy Kim Christmas concert.

Culture

18 h. ago Here are all the Costco Canada holiday saving deals you need to know about

Costco Canada has officially launched a bunch of special, limited-time-only deals just in time for the holidays, and if you're keen on saving a few extra bucks, there are lots of promotions to take advantage of. Whether you're already a regular Costco member, have an expired membership, or aren't a member at all, here are all the special holiday offers at Costco you need to be aware of. Membership offerThis holiday offer only applies to new Costco members or memberships that have expired for 18 months or more, so if this applies to you, listen up.Until Jan. 4, 2026, you can sign up as a Costco executive member and receive an online voucher for $130 off a $250 purchase on the retailer's website using the promo code COSTCO130. Considering an executive membership is already $130 per year (plus taxes), this is a pretty sweet deal and includes a free household card. All you have to do is enter the promo code when paying for your membership online, and soon ...

Society

19 h. ago OHL powerhouse Bulldogs getting new arena, plan to stay in Brantford ‘forever’

City council approves sports and entertainment complex to be anchored by junior hockey team

Other

23 h. ago Review: Revamped Nutcracker a holiday treat from Alberta Ballet

The Nutcracker runs through Dec. 7 at the Jubilee

Society

24 h. ago Braid: Giant UCP bill enables separatist vote but allows recall to rage on

Opinion is moving away from separation, some in government say, in the wake of last week’s agreement with Ottawa

Other

25 h. ago Bryzgalski painting of snowshoers in striped coats star of HBC’s first online auction

TORONTO — The first in a series of online auctions to sell off Hudson’s Bay’s treasures closed Thursday with one Kuba Bryzgalski painting of snowshoers in striped coats going for $170,000 and a single bidder dropping $27,100 total on seven vintage point blankets. The purchases were some of the highlights of a frenetic sale Heffel […]

Technology

25 h. ago Trump pardons former top Toronto Maple Leafs and Raptors exec

A former top boss at Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment exec appears to be off the hook from potential legal trouble after a pardon from Donald Trump.Tim Leiweke, the former MLSE CEO and president from 2013 to 2015, was pardoned by the American president on charges related to "conspiracy to restrain trade."Leiweke, who also worked with the Los Angeles Kings’ parent company AEG Entertainment Group, was working for his own company Oak View Group before stepping down as a result of the charges. Oak View Group manages Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, home to the NHL's Seattle Kraken. The former Toronto sports exec was originally indicted on charges for allegedly orchestrating a conspiracy along with an executive from Legends Hospitality to rig the bidding process for the Moody Center Arena on the University of Texas grounds.There were no additional details given for the reason of the pardon, which was originally sent by U.S. District Court for the Wes...

Other

26 h. ago Sweet Edmonton events: Sun Kil Moon, Dana Holst art, The Blank Who Stole Christmas

Sun Kil Moon: Jumping all the way to Thursday straight off, Mark Kozelek’s prolific Red House Painters sequel band Sun Kil Moon has moved venues from Double Dragon to the mighty Starlite.  The folk rock, slowcore outfit beloved of college radio early millennium on did an entire album of Modest Mouse covers on 2005’s awesome Tiny Cities, and were an L.A. music picker’s favourite for a generation, […]

Culture

26 h. ago Kimora Lee Simmons reveals role of ‘mom’ to Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ kids

Simmons explained that serves as an honourary “mom” to a lot of people.

Society