4 h. ago Canada changes regulations for chemicals used to make fentanyl, methamphetamine

OTTAWA — Health Canada says it has amended the regulations for precursor chemicals and manufacturing equipment used to make illegal synthetic drugs like fentanyl and methamphetamine. Changes to the regulations under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act include mandatory reporting of suspicious transactions involving precursors, and requiring licensed companies to take “reasonable measures” to prevent […]

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5 h. ago Primaris REIT Publishes Third Annual Sustainability Report and Green Bond Allocation Report

TORONTO — Primaris Real Estate Investment Trust (“Primaris” or the “REIT” or the “Trust”) (TSX: PMZ.UN) announces the publication of its third Sustainability Report and its Green Bond Allocation Report. In the Sustainability Report Primaris outlines its updated Sustainability plan, progress against targets, governance practices, accomplishments, and metrics that impact its business. Consistent with the […]

Politics

5 h. ago What to know about Trump’s order seeking to relax federal drug policies for marijuana

President Donald Trump has directed his administration to work as quickly as possible to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. Trump’s executive order on Thursday does not legalize marijuana under federal law. And it’s not the final word. The proposed change still requires federal regulatory approval. But the change could make the marijuana industry […]

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6 h. ago Lomiko Metals Announces the Results of the 2025 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders and Corporate Update

MONTREAL — Lomiko Metals Inc. (TSX.V: LMR) (“Lomiko Metals Inc.” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that on December 18, 2025, shareholders approved all the resolutions put forth at the Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders (“AGM”). The number of Directors was set at six, and each of the following individuals was re-elected as […]

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6 h. ago Titan Mining Closes US$15 Million Institutional Financing to Advance U.S. Graphite Strategy

GOUVERNEUR, N.Y., Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Titan Mining Corporation (TSX:TI, NYSE-A:TII), (“Titan” or the “Company”) an existing zinc concentrate producer in upstate New York and an emerging natural flake graphite producer (a key component of the broader rare earths and critical minerals ecosystem), has closed its previously announced US$15 million private placement (the […]

Economics

9 h. ago Brésil et Mexique se proposent en médiateurs dans le conflit opposant États

Les dirigeants des deux pays disent vouloir ainsi « éviter un conflit armé en Amérique latine ».

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9 h. ago Trump administration proposals aim to ban transgender care for minors

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday unveiled a series of regulatory actions designed to effectively ban gender-affirming care for minors.

Politics

10 h. ago Toronto game cafe closes abruptly and is asking the neighbourhood for help

One of Toronto's best board game cafes has unexpectedly found itself out of business, and it's asking customers for help.Board game cafes in Toronto have been go-to destinations in the city for date nights, get-togethers and events for more than the past decade, but, as one local business recently experienced, that doesn't mean they're immune to difficulties."Last week, we unexpectedly lost access to our space," Etobicoke's Funny Bones Games Lounge writes in a Facebook post made on Dec. 12."While we had been working through financial challenges and actively exploring solutions, circumstances moved very quickly and we were unable to complete those discussions."Seemingly, the board game lounge was displaced by its landlord as a result of the aforementioned "financial challenges," though the business's owners do not go into detail about what, exactly, those challenges or the proposed solutions were.For the better part of the pa...

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11 h. ago Kuro Games Highlights Wuthering Waves Version 3.0 Update Coming Christmas Day and Celebrates Multiple Award Wins

Wuthering Waves’ Most Significant Post-Launch Update to Date Begins an Epic Sci-Fi Romance and Features New Resonators, Content, Improvements, and More HONG KONG, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Kuro Games detailed upcoming features coming to its award-winning action RPG Wuthering Waves in the Version 3.0 update, releasing on December 25, 2025. In addition, […]

Culture

11 h. ago TTC trips could soon be refunded when delayed 15 minutes or more

Toronto transit riders could soon be compensated for long delays.On Dec. 17, members of Toronto City Council voted to explore the possibility of offering TTC riders a refund if they experience delays of 15 minutes or longer.The motion was initially introduced by Councillor Brad Bradford as a proposal to implement a full money-back guarantee, but the council voted to amend it so that the TTC Board will instead "evaluate and consider" how such a program could work.Other cities, including London, Singapore, and Washington D.C., already offer refunds to commuters experiencing significant delays. The regional GO Transit system also implemented a similar policy, a model Toronto is now looking to emulate. "Implementing a refund system would demonstrate that both the Toronto Transit Commission and City Council respect customers' time and money," says Councillor Brad Bradford in a notice of motion presented to council. Bradford argues that this app...

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11 h. ago Saskatchewan potash mine cleared to resume operations after fatal incident

Operations are set to resume Friday at the K3 potash mine in Esterhazy, Sask., after a fatal incident earlier this week.

Events

12 h. ago ZenaTech Launches Q1 2026 Opening of the Zena AI Baton Rouge R&D Center, Supporting U.S. Defense, DARPA, Federal AI, and Quantum Computing Initiatives

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), a technology business solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, provides an update on its previously announced Zena AI division Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based Research and […]

Politics

14 h. ago LibertyStream Announces Corporate Update: 2025 Milestones Achieved, 2026 Outlook, and Leadership Addition

DALLAS — LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners Inc. (TSXV: LIB | OTCQB: VLTLF | FSE: I2D) (“LibertyStream” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce an operations update from its field activities in the Permian Basin, Texas, and to welcome Mr. Jack Crancer to its management team. Building on the significant milestones achieved in 2025 and strengthened by […]

Politics

14 h. ago Miata Adds Additional Drill Rig and Increases Discovery Potential with Fully Funded 25,000 m Drill Program at the Sela Creek Gold Project

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Miata Metals Corp. (CSE: MMET) (FSE: 8NQ) (OTCQB: MMETF) (“Miata” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the arrival of an additional drill rig at its Sela Creek Gold Project (“Sela Creek” or the “Project”) in Suriname, enabling a fully funded 25,000 m drill program planned […]

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15 h. ago Quest to slow aging leads scientists into powerhouse of cells

As people age, their mitochondria diminish, "a primary or secondary contributor to multiple aging-associated disorders, neurodegenerative diseases and metabolic conditions such as diabetes"

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15 h. ago McFarlane Commences Exploration Drilling at Juby Gold Project

TORONTO, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — McFarlane Lake Mining Limited (“McFarlane” or the “Company”) (CSE: MLM, OTC: MLMLF) is pleased to announce that exploration Drilling has commenced at its 100%-owned Juby Gold Project, located west of Gowganda, Ontario, within the southern part of the “Prolific Abitibi Greenstone Belt”. “Commencing drilling at Juby is an […]

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16 h. ago Local PWHL stars hope Takeover Tour in Halifax inspires next generation

When Toronto Sceptres captain Blayre Turnbull grew up playing hockey in Stellarton, N.S., she didn’t look up to any professional women's players — because they didn’t exist.

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18 h. ago EU’s Top Diplomat Says ‘Good Luck’ to US Effort to Bring Putin Into Fold

The European Union’s top diplomat poured cold water on the American proposal to reestablish economic ties with Russia as part of ongoing discussions to end Moscow’s war against Ukraine.

Politics

18 h. ago Pesticides Coalition: Canada Must Choose Science and Health Over Lobbyists

MONTREAL, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A coalition of nearly 30 civil society and academic organizations is urging the federal government to halt plans announced in the latest budget to weaken Canada’s pesticide process, and instead launch a long-overdue public debate and comprehensive reform. The Coalition warns that the proposed changes would reduce protections […]

Science

18 h. ago Kyrgyzstan Steps Up Market Push With Bond Sale Plans and Gold

Kyrgyzstan is intent on boosting its presence in international markets, following up on a debut dollar bond with more debt offerings and advancing a gold-backed stablecoin.

Economics