59 m. ago CRA warns of ‘aggressive tax schemes’ involving critical illness insurance

Agency says Canadians could unknowingly participate in the tax scheme and face serious consequences

Economics

98 m. ago Ottawa to proceed with promised firearm classification review: minister

The government has been heavily criticized by gun control advocates for not banning the semi-automatic SKS, which is commonly used in Indigenous communities.

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1 hour ago Cop accused of driving SUV on pedestrian walkway at Innisfil parade

When the driver was unable to exit a parking lot due to the parade, the vehicle allegedly jumped a curb and drove through a pedestrian catwalk to leave the area

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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.

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3 h. ago Notable early reaction to Netflix’s deal to acquire Warner Bros.

NEW YORK (AP) — Netflix’s $72 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. studio and its film and television operations drew quick reactions Friday. Film and television industry entities including guilds and the lobbying group for movie theater owners criticized the deal, warning it would harm consumers and cinema owners. In announcing the deal, Warner Bros. […]

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4 h. ago DIC to Participate in Leading Global Technology Trade Show CES 2026 in the United States

— DIC’s booth will showcase prototypes of three products that transcend the traditional constraints of chemicals manufacturing — TOKYO — DIC Corporation (TOKYO:4631) announced today that it will participate in CES 2026, one of the world’s leading technology trade shows for the consumer electronics industry, which will be held from January 6 to 9, 2026, […]

Economics

5 h. ago SAGA Metals Announces Closing of Oversubscribed Brokered LIFE Offering for Gross Proceeds of C$6.0 Million

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SAGA Metals Corp. (“SAGA” or the “Company”) (TSXV: SAGA) (OTCQB: SAGMF) (FSE: 20H), a North American exploration company advancing critical mineral discoveries, is pleased to announce, further to its news […]

Economics

5 h. ago Rodriguez faces calls to resign as turmoil deepens for Quebec Liberals

A petition is reportedly circulating within party ranks calling on the leader to step down.

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6 h. ago Spike in German Gas Premium Signals Persistant Storage Worries

The premium that German natural gas futures trade above Europe’s benchmark jumped to a three-year high, signaling that concerns about its low fuel inventories remain.

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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 […]

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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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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

8 h. ago US Vows Over $1 Billion for Congo Critical Minerals Supply Chain

The US is in talks to provide more than $1 billion for two critical minerals and railway projects in central Africa as it seeks to secure supplies deemed crucial for national security.

Economics

9 h. ago Another line of attack: White House sets up a hall of shame for news outlets

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump’s White House is taking on the role of media critic and asking for help from “everyday Americans.” Over the Thanksgiving weekend, the White House launched a web portal it says will spotlight bias on the part of news outlets, targeting the Boston Globe, CBS News and The Independent […]

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9 h. ago NBA legend LeBron James dined at Toronto restaurant and called the food 'incredible'

Staff and patrons at Toronto establishment Silent H were treated to an appearance by NBA legend LeBron James this week.James' Los Angeles Lakers were in town on a team road trip this week, claiming a nail-biting buzzer-beating victory over the Toronto Raptors on Thursday evening. While it was a historically poor performance for James, the record 21-time All-Star was still able to dine at one of his favourite local haunts while in town.James not only posed with restaurant staff at Silent H, but even sent his personal compliments to the chef, asking, "Food is incredible, what's your name chef?"    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Patrick Marzouk (@patrickmarzouk)James is a repeat customer at the King West establishment and also took time to pose with the Silent H team during a 2024 visit.And the future Hall of Famer is not alone among NBA stars in his love for the restaur...

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9 h. ago Precious Metals & Critical Minerals Virtual Investor Conference: Presentations Now Available for Online Viewing

Company Executives Share Vision and Answer Questions Live at VirtualInvestorConferences.com NEW YORK, Dec. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Virtual Investor Conferences, the leading proprietary investor conference series, today announced the presentations from the Precious Metals & Critical Minerals Virtual Investor Conference, held December 2–4th are now available for online viewing. REGISTER AND VIEW PRESENTATIONS HERE […]

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9 h. ago Nigeria Plans to Review Capital Gains Tax That Tanked Equities

Nigeria will review a capital gains tax set to come into effect at the start of January, after stakeholders including the nation’s stock exchange called for a moratorium because of concern it will deter foreign investors.

Economics

10 h. ago Industry experts question Saab’s pitch to bring 10,000 jobs to Canada

Critics are questioning the solidity of Saab's pitch to deliver 10,000 jobs in Canada if it decides to set up shop here to assemble Gripen fighter jets.

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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. […]

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11 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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