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.

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4 h. ago ‘Something you dream about’: Can Flames captain Mikael Backlund play his way onto Sweden’s Olympic roster?

Mikael Backlund has represented his country on many occasions, but never at the Olympics — ‘It would mean the world to get a chance to go.’

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6 h. ago Markets Bet Bank of Canada Hikes by Late 2026 After Jobs Surprise

Markets increasingly expect the Bank of Canada’s next move will be a rate hike next year, as the country’s unexpected labor market strength suggests further monetary easing may not be needed despite US tariffs.

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6 h. ago Accepter ou refuser une succession? Elle a eu de mauvaises surprises après la mort de son père

Une résidente de Sacré-Cœur-de-Jésus, en Beauce, est confrontée à un gros dilemme: accepter ou renoncer à la succession de son père.

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7 h. ago Toronto's brutal traffic among world's worst but not as bad as other city in Canada

To the surprise of probably no one, Toronto was yet again called out for its terrible traffic in a new global traffic ranking.The 2025 Global Traffic Scorecard by Inrix ranked the world's worst cities for traffic congestion. Toronto made the list but – fortunately? – it's not as high as you think.According to the report, Toronto took the 34th spot, which could be worse but could also be better. Even U.S. tourists are appalled by our traffic, calling it worse than Los Angeles or India. Ouch. Celebrities constantly call out local gridlock, too. But given the frequency of highway closures and lane restrictions, can we blame them?Alas, it appears our gridlock issues aren't as bad as Montreal's, as the report indicates that the Quebec metropolis has the worst traffic congestion of any other city in Canada. Overall, it ranks as the 28th worst city in the world.  Using three years of transportation data, the report looks at travel times betwe...

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8 h. ago The Man Who Got Eric Trump Into American Bitcoin Before 70% Rout

Eric Trump rang the Nasdaq bell in September to celebrate a more than $500 million windfall from American Bitcoin Corp.’s trading debut. Three months later, the shares have cratered 70%.

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8 h. ago Canada’s Unemployment Rate Plunges With Third Month of Big Job Gains

The Canadian economy added 53,600 jobs in November, marking the third consecutive month of surprisingly strong job gains as US tariffs otherwise slow down activity.

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8 h. ago Canada added 54,000 jobs in November, unemployment rate drops to 6.5%: StatCan

OTTAWA — The labour market surprised economists again in November with a third straight month of job gains. Statistics Canada said Friday that the economy added 54,000 new positions last month compared with economists’ expectations for a small loss. The unemployment rate fell to 6.5 per cent in November, down from 6.9 per cent in […]

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9 h. ago Canada’s economy posts surprise gain of 54,000 jobs as unemployment rate falls 

The economy has gained 181,000 jobs in the past three months

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16 h. ago Three takeaways as Wolf bounces back to lead Flames to win over Wild

Among Thursday’s highlights, Dustin Wolf delivered 26 saves and Jonathan Huberdeau snapped out of a 14-game goal drought.

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18 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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18 h. ago Player grades: Savoie comes alive, Oilers finally with a blow

On the same night that Oilers insider Bob Stauffer guaranteed that rookie Matt Savoie will sign a new contract with the Edmonton Oilers, Savoie came alive as an NHL scorer, potting two goals in Edmonton’s 9-4 blow-out of the Kraken of Seattle. The Grade A shots  (which go in about 22% of the time) were […]

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19 h. ago 'Mark my words': Oilers will sign top rookie to new deal, insider pledges, not lose him like Broberg and Holloway

This in from Edmonton Oilers insider Bob Stauffer during Edmonton’s broadcast against the Kraken, his assurance that the Oilers won’t lose rookie Matt Savoie to an offer sheet, but will sign him to a new contract. Said Stauffer:  “Here’s the reality with Matt Savoie. The Oilers will not make the same mistake with Matt Savoie […]

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20 h. ago Levi Verch, Levi Anderson sharing more than a name with Saskatchewan Rush

Levi Verch and Levi Anderson made waves in the NCAA ranks at St. Joseph's University and are now teammates again, bringing the physicality with the Saskatchewan Rush.

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26 h. ago Jonathan Huberdeau is creating chances, but Flames need him to bury them

Hockey can be a funny game. Jonathan Huberdeau hasn’t scored a goal in 14 games for the Calgary Flames heading into Thursday’s matchup with the Minnesota Wild. It sort of goes without saying that his team could use a few more lamp-lighters from its highest-paid player. Is there worry around the Saddledome office about his […]

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27 h. ago Hot Topics: Is there a goalie controversy brewing with the Flames?

WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of Hot Topics, Postmedia’s Rob Wong chats with Postmedia Calgary Flames writers Wes Gilbertson and Danny Austin about the recent deployment of goalies Dustin Wolf and Devin Cooley, how head coach Ryan Huska should use his netminders and if it’s better for GM Craig Conroy to sell his trade […]

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27 h. ago George Springer's iconic ALCS Toronto Blue Jays home run ball is now up for sale

Another iconic piece of Toronto Blue Jays history is up for sale.The ball from George Springer's incredible home run in Game 7 of the ALCS versus the Seattle Mariners is available for auction.Springer's home run allowed the Blue Jays to come from behind and knock off the Seattle Mariners. By doing so, the Jays were able to advance to the World Series for the first time since 1993.George Springer just hit one of the biggest home runs in #BlueJays history.Rogers Centre is shaking. pic.twitter.com/3RitrE86AU— Keegan Matheson (@KeeganMatheson) October 21, 2025 To no surprise, given that it's one of the biggest hits in Blue Jays history, getting this ball won't come for a low price. In fact, the starting bid, which will remain up for auction until Saturday, Dec. 13, is set at US$10,000. "Presented is the Official Major League Rob Manfred Jr. baseball hit by Springer that would eventually send the Blue Jays to the World Series. Against starter-acting-r...

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29 h. ago Find a unique gift for film lovers at Movie Poster Warehouse in Toronto

Movies and emotions go together, so whether you’re shopping for a certified cinephile or seeking a specific selection, there’s no better place to find a unique, meaningful gift than Movie Poster Warehouse in Toronto.As one of Toronto’s longest-standing family-run businesses (they’ve been in operation for 60 years!) Movie Poster Warehouse is a pinnacle of pop culture and a go-to for collectors, movie lovers, and anyone seeking that perfect gift.Largest selection in the countryThe stock includes over one million posters, and ranges from future releases to classics that are nearly 100 years old.It’s no surprise that this is one of the largest selections of posters in Canada. And with holiday-friendly pricing options for every budget and fast shipping across Canada on authentic original posters and high-quality reprints, there’s something for everyone on your list.Bestsellers include some of the most iconic movie posters of all time, like Back to the ...

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46 h. ago Trump’s nominee to head NASA aims to beat China in new race to the moon

During his first confirmation hearing in April, Jared Isaacman said he wanted to prioritize sending astronauts to Mars, but that prospect now seems to be fading

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47 h. ago Hommage au Centre Bell: Andrei Markov a reçu un courriel qui l’a surpris

«Bonjour.» C’est avec ce petit mot en français et un sourire soutenu qu’Andrei Markov a renoué avec la presse montréalaise.

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