2 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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2 h. ago Provincial police seek big rig that left Hwy. 401 crash scene

For the second time in three days, OPP are probing a Highway 401 crash involving a transport truck driver who failed to remain at the scene.

Events

4 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 […]

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7 h. ago Netflix to buy Warner Bros. studio and streaming business in $72

Analysts say the industry-changing deal could face resistance from competition authorities

Economics

9 h. ago Netflix agrees to buy Warner Bros studio and streaming business in $83 billion deal

Deal will transform U.S. tech company into the dominant player in Hollywood

Economics

11 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

11 h. ago Jamil Jivani: Young men have a stake in Canada’s future. They should be heard

If we don't build bridges to get demoralized young men involved in the democratic process, extremists may capitalize on their frustration

Other

13 h. ago Will Carney’s energy deal with Alberta give him clout against Trump’s tariffs?

'If I were the United States, I’d have a little bit of fear of missing out and that would incentivize me to negotiate,' said Heather Exner-Pirot

Economics

15 h. ago India’s NIIF to Consider Selling Stake in Smart Power Meter Firm IntelliSmart

India’s National Investment and Infrastructure Fund is considering selling its 51% stake in IntelliSmart Infrastructure, according to people familiar with the matter.

Economics

17 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

18 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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21 h. ago Government hands over unredacted controversial Stellantis deal to committee after weeks

Industry Minister Mélanie Joly told another committee that the government is serving Stellantis with a notice of default due to its announced shift in production to the U.S.

Politics

22 h. ago Two more people charged, another suspect still sought in identity fraud probe

Latest arrests linked to Project Deja Vu, which saw Toronto Police cuff 12 people, lay 102 charges in April 2024

Other

26 h. ago LILLEY: What Carney should pitch Trump in D.C. to restart trade talks

Now is the time for the PM to propose a wide-ranging deal covering trade, critical minerals and defence.

Economics

31 h. ago Toronto Blue Jays are trying to woo top free agent down in Florida

The Toronto Blue Jays are hoping a bit of holiday magic might help them land one of the game's top free agents.According to FanSided's Robert Murray and later followed up by multiple reports, free agent Kyle Tucker visited the Blue Jays' complex in Dunedin, Florida, this week.Several Blue Jays players in recent seasons have spoken about the quality of the team's facilities both in Florida and Toronto.And for a player like Tucker, who's expected to land a deal worth hundreds of millions of dollars, it'd only make sense to get a full tour of his home digs if he were to end up signing in Toronto.If nothing else, it shows that the Jays appear to be serious in their willingness to try to attract top free agents, with players like Tucker also showing at least a preliminary interest in Toronto.What could the Blue Jays expect in Kyle Tucker?Tucker didn't have the best 2025 season with the Chicago Cubs, putting up: a .266 average with 22 home runs and 73 RBI in 13...

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32 h. ago Carney ‘will have to answer’ questions after tax credit flip

A British Columbia Liberal MP said Prime Minister Mark Carney "will have to answer" questions on why he reversed a budget commitment on tax credits in Alberta energy deal.

Economics

33 h. ago Putin says there are points he can’t agree to in the U.S. proposal to end Russia’s war in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin says some proposals in a U.S. plan to end the war in Ukraine are unacceptable to the Kremlin, indicating in comments published Thursday that any deal is still some ways off. U.S. President Donald Trump has set in motion the most intense diplomatic push to stop the fighting since Russia launched […]

Politics

33 h. ago A single hostage remains in Gaza after identification of Thai agricultural worker’s remains

JERUSALEM — Remains that militants in Gaza handed to Israel as part of the first phase of the ceasefire deal were those of a Thai agricultural worker, Israeli and Thai officials said Thursday. The return of Sudthisak Rinthalak’s remains leaves just one more hostage to be returned under the agreement. Sudthisak was an agricultural worker […]

Society

35 h. ago Lower wages and employment rates for anglos cost Quebec $1.5 billion a year: study

The report expands on data from the 2021 census that indicated English-speaking Quebecers continue to face higher unemployment and lower incomes than their French-speaking counterparts.

Economics

37 h. ago India Clinches $2 Billion Russia Submarine Deal as Putin Visits

India will pay about $2 billion to lease a nuclear-powered submarine from Russia, according to people familiar with the matter, finalizing delivery of the vessel after roughly a decade of talks just as President Vladimir Putin makes a visit to New Delhi this week.

Politics