44 m. ago Report states SFU athletics would save $850,000 coming back to Canada, but includes cutting teams

Decision on next steps expected by 'end of the month,' but women's softball and men's and women's golf would be cut if move to leave NCAA goes forward

Economics

60 m. ago Rubicon Organics Celebrates Multiple Wins at KIND Awards 2025

Award Highlights: Simply Bare™ Organic – Craft Brand of the Year (2nd year running) Simply Bare™ Organic BC Organic Pink Drip (Gastown Genetics) – Budtender Choice: Weed of the Year Simply Bare™ Organic BC Organic Pink Drip (Gastown Genetics) – Flower of the Year 1964 Supply Co.™ – Brand of the Year (2nd year running) 1964 Supply Co.™ – Blue […]

Culture

63 m. ago Winnipeg sobering centre will hold 20 patients, provide medical assessments

Legislation passed Nov. 5 allows people under the influence of methamphetamine and other drugs to be detained for up to 72 hours, up from 24.

Science

1 hour ago Costco selling exclusive lottery tickets is unfair, say small B.C. retailers

Costco stores in B.C. are getting exclusive rights to sell Scratch and Win tickets called 20 Dollar Hit, along with special Christmas lottery packages.

Economics

4 h. ago Celebrating the 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurs Driving Canada’s Growth: 2025 CQCC Award Winners Announced

TORONTO, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — At a time when more than 100,000 2SLGBTQI+-owned businesses contribute over $22 billion to Canada’s economy and employ more than 435,000 Canadians, the Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce (CQCC) is shining a national spotlight on the leaders driving this impact. At its milestone 10th Annual Black & White […]

Economics

4 h. ago Si T.‑N.‑L. veut revoir l’entente sur l’hydroélectricité, Québec aurait aussi ses demandes

La ministre Fréchette a toutefois laissé entendre qu’elle ne veut pas y toucher, y voyant un «équilibre intéressant».

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5 h. ago Montreal's Chinatown laments closing of legendary Wing Noodles

“It’s a part of Chinatown’s history but also Montreal’s history,” said CRARR director Fo Niemi, amid worries about the building's future.

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5 h. ago Montreal civil rights groups urge new mayor to honour Black community leaders

“If we forget these names  we forget much of Montreal’s history,” says David Foster of the St. Lucia Foundation of Canada.

Politics

5 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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5 h. ago Mathieu Olivier est bien plus qu’un batailleur : il contribue surtout par son jeu physique

Mathieu Olivier est un dur, mais c’est aussi un joueur de hockey intelligent qui est devenu meilleur avec l’expérience acquise au fil des années.

Events

6 h. ago Judicial recount confirms win for Tordjman over Brownstein in Côte

Final result shows David Tordjman received 4,241 votes, compared with 4,234 for Mitchell Brownstein and 132 rejected ballots.

Economics

6 h. ago London Knights move into 1st place in Midwest Division with shootout win over Soo Greyhounds

The London Knights finished the weekend with a game at home to the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds and improved to 2-0 in shootouts in 2025-26.

Events

7 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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8 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

8 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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9 h. ago Richard Ciano: Mr. Carney, investors don’t see ‘rule of law’ in Canada — they see chaos

The PM claims the U.S. is unpredictable, yet Canada's greatest infrastructure challenge remains its own internal borders

Transport

9 h. ago Canucks Live: Cup champs up next after Vancouver’s best win of the season

Look forward to a late-afternoon clash with the Cup champion Florida Panthers today.

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9 h. ago Canucks Live: UPDATE: Mancini to Abby opens Kampf roster spot, Cup champs next after Vancouver’s best win of season

Look forward to a late-afternoon clash with the Cup champion Florida Panthers today.

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9 h. ago Canucks Live: UPDATE: Kampf makes debut, Patera gets net, Garland out with ‘tweak’, Cup champs next after best win of season

Look forward to a late-afternoon clash with the Cup champion Florida Panthers today.

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9 h. ago Toronto's iconic dog fountain is getting a massive refresh this winter

Toronto's iconic dog fountain is getting a major refresh this winter, as the City prepares to hire a vendor that will repair and repaint the 27 dog sculptures (and the often overlooked but never forgotten, lone cat) that make up the centrepiece of Old Town's Berczy Park.Legendary Canadian landscape architect Claude Cormier (1960-2023) was the mastermind behind the fountain and led the renowned design firm, Claude Cormier + Associés, now known as CCxA, during the overhaul of Berczy Park. The studio is responsible for several major public spaces across Toronto and Montreal, including Sugar Beach and Love Park.Berczy Park's redesign was officially unveiled in June 2017 after extensive consultation with the Old Town Toronto neighbourhood, and quickly became one of Cormier's most recognizable works throughout his illustrious career.However, over time, the sculptures in the park have aged, and the once-vivid four-legged friends that surround the two-t...

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