47 m. ago ‘Not getting rid of him’: Ford defends embattled labour minister over skills funding

The training fund was the subject of an investigation by the auditor general last month, which found it was 'not fair, transparent or accountable' in how it was handled.

Events

1 hour ago UN approves U.S. plan for Gaza’s future, including new stabilization force

The U.S. resolution endorses President Donald Trump’s 20-point ceasefire plan, but added stronger language that envisions a possible future path to a Palestinian state.

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2 h. ago RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust Announces November 2025 Distribution

TORONTO — RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (“RioCan”) (TSX: REI.UN) today announced a distribution of 9.65 cents per unit for the month of November. The distribution will be payable on December 5, 2025, to unitholders of record as at November 28, 2025. About RioCan RioCan meets the everyday shopping needs of Canadians through the ownership, […]

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2 h. ago Inflation affecting holiday spending for nearly 80% of Canadians: Poll

Of those cutting back, 4 in 5 will reduce holiday spending

Economics

2 h. ago A Call That Can Save a Life: MADD Canada Launches Campaign 911 Initiative Across PEI

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Islanders prepare for one of the busiest social seasons of the year, MADD Canada is launching a new province-wide Campaign 911 initiative, made possible thanks to the the CFPEI/PEILCC Community Fund. The campaign reminds everyone they can help stop impaired driving before it leads to […]

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2 h. ago New Alberta bill seeks to formalize citizenship on licences, integration with health care cards

Bill 10 formalizes the province's push to add citizenship markers to driver's licences and integrate them with health care numbers.

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3 h. ago ‘Look West’: B.C. government launches plan to challenge effect of U.S. tariffs

Look West will focus on various target sectors, including marine, aerospace, construction, innovation, life sciences, AI and quantum computing, agriculture processing, and more.

Politics

3 h. ago Opinion: Federal funding cut derails hopes for better public transit

The Government of Canada has cut funding for transit agencies across the country. For all the talk of investment in the federal budget, the $3-billion annual Canada Public Transit Fund has been subsumed into the new Build Communities Strong Fund and weakened the federal government’s support for public transit. Transit agencies know they cannot fund […]

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3 h. ago Iconic Toronto Star building to be transformed into new hotel

The former Toronto Star building at 1 Yonge St. has been spared from demolition, at least for now.The 1970-built office tower that has been without an anchor tenant for three years will be converted into a hotel as part of a transformative redevelopment currently taking over the skyline.Developer Pinnacle International announced on Monday that it had filed plans with the City of Toronto to convert the 25-storey office tower into a hotel, with 468 guest rooms, a new grand lobby, and a ballroom.The Toronto Star building was home to its namesake newspaper for 50 years, vacating in 2022 for new digs a few kilometres to the west at The Well.Pinnacle notes that a designer and hotel operator have not yet been selected, but intends to "bring the building's existing character into dialogue with the new Pinnacle One Yonge towers."Previously targeted for demolition — with permits even filed ahead of its widely-anticipated teardown — the building is now targeted for a ...

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4 h. ago Fairweather too ‘downmarket,’ unsuitable to take over HBC space in Yorkdale: Oxford

TORONTO — Mall landlord Oxford is fighting another real estate firm to keep Fairweather Ltd. from reviving the defunct Les Ailes de la Mode department store at Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto. In new court documents, Oxford is arguing Fairweather is not suitable for the former Hudson’s Bay space measuring more than 300,000 square feet […]

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4 h. ago Ford government open to using notwithstanding clause to publish sex offenders registry

Currently, the Ontario Sex Offender and Sex Trafficker Registry is accessible to police enforcement agencies but not to members of the public. 

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5 h. ago Gen Z plans to fund holiday shopping with credit cards, survey shows

This year, 40 per cent of Canadians aged 18-34 are planning on spending more on holiday shopping this year than they did last year, a new survey shows.

Society

6 h. ago Big drop in snowbirds heading to U.S. this winter, as many look overseas instead

MONTREAL — Fewer snowbirds plan to flock to the United States this winter, with many choosing to fly overseas instead, a new survey found. The number of respondents who intend to head stateside this year fell 15 per cent from 2024, according to a poll from Snowbird Advisor, an online resource for Canadians wintering outside […]

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6 h. ago Global EV Alliance Releases EV Driver Survey Results: Myths Are Slowing EV Market

LOS ANGELES — In a groundbreaking survey of more than 26,000 EV drivers across 30 countries, an overwhelming 77% say persistent myths about electric cars are the single biggest obstacle to EV adoption in their nations. 77% of EV drivers say myths are the biggest obstacle to EV adoption. 83% say they believe policy measures […]

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6 h. ago Costco locations across Ontario rolling out big change for holiday season

Calling all Costco shoppers! The massive U.S. retailer is rolling out some changes during the holiday season, and here's everything you need to know. Just in time for the festive season, Costco Canada is introducing extended shopping hours, but only for a short period. Following Thanksgiving, the big-box retailer extended its operating hours and has now geared up for another round of longer hours as shopping ramps up. Starting today, Costco warehouses will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays. The extended schedule remains in effect throughout the holiday season until Jan. 1, 2026. Business Centres in Ontario will also adjust their schedules. Normally closed by 6 p.m. on weekends, these locations will now stay open until 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays during the holiday shopping rush. Still, there are a few notable exceptions to be aware of. While warehouses will be open on Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, and...

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6 h. ago Plane passenger forces emergency landing after saying wife had luggage bomb

The United Airlines flight crew evacuated all 119 passengers in order for bomb and arson units to search the plane.

Events

6 h. ago Lenovo.com Launches Black Friday Deals Early with Deep Discounts Up on Best Sellers Like the X1 Carbon

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. — Lenovo is jumpstarting the holiday season with its most extensive Black Friday Sale yet, offering exclusive discounts and doorbusters starting earlier than ever. From November 25 through November 27, My Lenovo Rewards members can enjoy early access to limited-quantity Black Friday doorbusters and an additional 5% off sitewide. Not a […]

Economics

7 h. ago Digital Commerce Bank Becomes First Bank in Canada to Launch Interac e

CALGARY, Alberta — Digital Commerce Bank (“DCBank”) proudly announces the launch of Interac e-Transfer® Cards as the first bank to bring this new and innovative product to market, allowing Canadians to bring creativity, personality, and meaning to the simple act of sending money. Integration of this new feature into web or mobile-based products is simple […]

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7 h. ago Canada issues serious update to warning for travellers heading to Italy

Canada just updated its travel advisory for parts of Italy ahead of a major sporting event.The Canadian government issued the new travel alert last Friday, warning tourists of safety and security risks in northern Italy during the upcoming Milan Cortina Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.The Olympic Winter Games are set to take place from Feb. 6 to 22, 2026, followed by the Paralympic Winter Games from March 6 to 15, 2026."Venues for the Games will be spread out across several destinations in northern Italy," reads the travel advisory. "Roads and public transportation services may be impacted by winter weather or increased demand."The alert advises Canadians to plan their trips carefully and leave plenty of time to travel between locations.It's also warning travellers to be aware of thieves and pickpockets in crowded areas."People may approach you on the street to sell tickets to events. You should only purchase event tickets through the ...

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7 h. ago Plan to transform Toronto office building into huge tower slapped down by City

An ambitious plan to plop a tower on top of an existing office building has been slapped down by planners.The late 2021 proposal from Slate Asset Management, seeking to add new levels above the Modernist-style 1968-built Padulo Building at 1 St. Clair W., has hit a snag. A new report recommends that City Council refuse the proposed 49-storey development, throwing a wrench in the Gensler-designed development.And the impending refusal actually has nothing to do with height.First tabled in December 2021, the plan calls for the current 12-storey office building to be retained, expanded, and modernized, while two neighbouring low-rises at 11 and 13 St. Clair W. — home to Shenanigans Pub and a Pizzaiolo location — would be razed to make way for the new building.The office building would be renovated and expanded, while the two retail properties on the right would be torn down. Image via Google Street View.However, a Nov. 10 report recommending refusal of the project cuts the p...

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