67 m. ago Judge rules proposed Alberta separation referendum would be unconstitutional

An Alberta judge has ruled a proposed referendum question on Alberta independence violates the Canadian Constitution.

Other

68 m. ago 2 B.C. First Nations say government is rushing mine expansion without proper review

“We do not consent at this point. We have too much more we have to work through,” said Keith Crow, chief of Lower Similkameen on Friday.

Politics

78 m. ago Canada removes Syria from list of foreign state supporters of terrorism

Ottawa said it has also removed Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the group that led a rebel takeover last year, from its list of terrorist entities under the Criminal Code.

Other

92 m. ago Ottawa moving to reissue fishing licences to Mi’kmaq group despite Inuit objections

OTTAWA — The federal government says it is proposing to reissue fishing licences to a coalition of Mi’kmaq First Nations in Atlantic Canada, despite objections from Inuit in Nunavut who successfully sued to have the original licences quashed. In 2021, Inuit asked the Federal Court to set aside a decision by the minister of fisheries […]

Other

2 h. ago Maritime vigils honour Montreal Massacre victims, addresses violence against women

Vigils were held at universities in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia in remembrance of the 14 women killed at Montreal's École Polytechnique in 1989 in an anti-feminist attack.

Events

2 h. ago 209 kilograms of opium smuggled in machinery into Canada: CBSA

A statement Friday says the drugs were detected in a shipping container at the Burnaby, B.C., container examination facility.

Other

2 h. ago Spanish Mountain Gold Announces Change of Auditor for Fiscal 2025

Not for distribution to United States Newswire Services or for dissemination in the United States VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Spanish Mountain Gold Ltd. (the “Company” or “Spanish Mountain Gold“) (TSX-V: SPA) (FSE: S3Y) (OTCQB: SPAUF) announces that it has changed its auditors from Smythe LLP (“Former Auditor“) to BDO LLP (“Successor Auditor“), to hold office […]

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2 h. ago Self Care: Gifts to nurture and pamper your friends and family

When you know what to look for, shopping for holiday presents becomes much less stressful. Here are some thoughtful picks to make everyone, from the homebody to the theatre lover, feel truly special.   Elevated outdoor essentials Move over, basic boozy hot chocolate. The GSI Insulated Cocktail Set, which includes unbreakable highball glasses, a strainer, […]

Transport

3 h. ago MPs social media clips putting public servants at risk, top IRCC bureaucrat alleges

Letter from deputy minister wants MPs to stop posting clips of committee proceedings on social media

Other

3 h. ago Mexico a travel hotspot as Canadian travel to U.S. continues to fall

Data from Statistics Canada finds fewer Canadians visiting the U.S. (and vice versa) but domestic and international destinations are more than picking up the slack

Other

3 h. ago Cycurion, Inc. Announces Closing of $6.0 Million Private Placement Priced At

MCLEAN, Va., Dec. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cycurion, Inc. (“Cycurion” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CYCU), a publicly traded leader in technology and staffing solutions for the public sector, today announced the closing of its previously announced private placement with a single institutional investor for the purchase and sale of 1,657,460 shares of common stock […]

Economics

3 h. ago “On December 6, We Remember”: Community members honour the memory of murdered women and girls with a Shoe Memorial in New Westminster

NEW WESTMINSTER, British Columbia, Dec. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On December 6, BC food workers with the United Food and Commercial Workers Locals 247 and 1518 will gather at Hyack Square in New Westminster to hold their 21st annual Shoe Memorial commemorating the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. The […]

Events

3 h. ago Six EU Countries Call for Abandoning 2035 Combustion Engine Ban

Six European Union leaders including Italy’s Giorgia Meloni asked the European Commission to propose softening the bloc’s vehicle emission rules to halt a de-facto ban on combustion engines planned by the middle of the next decade.

Other

4 h. ago Christmas coffee recipes: 3 ways to dress up your morning brew

Add some festive flair to your morning (ahem, or afternoon) cup of coffee with these three holiday recipes. 

Culture

4 h. ago Loonie Rises Most Since May as Yields Jump on Strong Jobs Data

The Canadian dollar rose the most since May and yields on the nation’s debt jumped as surprisingly strong employment data triggered bets that the Bank of Canada will raise interest rates next year.

Other

4 h. ago U.S. national security strategy warns of ‘civilizational erasure’ in Europe

The strategy reinforces Trump’s “America First” philosophy, which favors nonintervention overseas, questions decades of strategic relationships and prioritizes U.S. interests.

Society

4 h. ago Trump’s New Security Strategy Rages at Allies Instead of US Foes

The fracture between the US and Europe in a relationship that has defined global politics since the second World War was crystallized in a White House national security release, which also lambasted Europe along economic and cultural lines.

Events

5 h. ago HUNTER: A taste of who cops see in court. Again and again and again.

The points cards were popping for members of Toronto’s criminal fraternity this week. Me? I couldn’t begin to pick the player of the week, but there were two standouts whose dedication to craft is noteworthy. But … we hasten to add, none of the charges have been tested in court. So, ladies and gents, behind […]

Other

5 h. ago Mi’kmaq chiefs, former attorney general disappointed with N.S. cannabis directive

Sipekne’katik First Nation Chief Michelle Glasgow says in a letter she and her council are “appalled” by the province’s directive.

Other

5 h. ago FACT FOCUS: Trump said weaker gas mileage rules will mean cheaper cars. Experts say don’t bet on it

DETROIT (AP) — President Donald Trump this week announced plans to weaken rules for how far automakers’ new vehicles need to travel on a gallon of gasoline, set under former President Joe Biden. The Trump administration said the rules, known formally as Corporate Average Fuel Economy, or CAFE, standards, are why new vehicles are too […]

Transport