3 h. ago Retail sales data for October shows holiday shopping season got off to a muted start

OTTAWA — Retail sales fell 0.2 per cent to $69.4 billion in October as sales at beer, wine and liquor stores dropped, Statistics Canada said Friday. However, the agency’s advance estimate for November pointed to a rebound of 1.2 per cent, though it cautioned the figure would be revised. TD Bank economist Maria Solovieva said […]

Society

4 h. ago WATCH: Nattie Neidhart talks John Cena’s final match and “Nattie” coming to WWE

WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of No Holds Barred, Postmedia’s Rob Wong and Postmedia wrestling writer Jan Murphy chat with WWE Superstar Nattie Neidhart about her experiences during the book tour for her memoir, The Last Hart Beating, what it was like behind-the-scenes during John Cena’s final match, her “Nattie” persona coming to WWE […]

Sport

20 h. ago Nova Scotia Power holds community engagement session amid bill frustrations

Customers frustrated with inaccurate and high power bills had the chance to speak to company representatives as the utility holds provincewide engagement sessions. 

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22 h. ago Bestselling Heated Rivalry author Rachel Reid heats up the Victoire dressing room in Halifax

Reid's book Heated Rivalry was adapted into the hit TV series that is already the No. 1 original series in Crave's history.

Economics

26 h. ago N.S. premier says fentanyl found in illegal cannabis, police say that’s false

The Nova Scotia RCMP and Halifax police both say no fentanyl has been found in illegal cannabis tested in the province, despite the premier's claim to the contrary.

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27 h. ago The ultimate holiday gift guide for Toronto's Annex neighbourhood

One of Toronto's most iconic neighbourhoods is also the perfect place for completing some last-minute holiday shopping. The Annex is home to all sorts of small businesses, local shops, and charming storefronts full of gifts you didn't even know you were looking for, in a shopping experience that’s distinctly Toronto.Wondering where to begin? Here are five can't-miss spots in the historic downtown neighbourhood, and a few suggestions to get you started.BMV BooksThe Annex location of BMV Books is the largest used bookstore in Canada and is stocked floor-to-ceiling with books, comics, DVDs, LPs, CDs, and more.     View this post on Instagram           A post shared by BMV Books (@bmvbooksannex) You're sure to find a unique and thoughtful gift here for the reader or collector in your life.Wine RackWine Rack is the ideal location to discover and explore the best wines and refre...

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28 h. ago Wine Guy: Toast the holidays with one of these sparkling wines

Given the propensity to bring out the bubbles this time of year, it makes sense to discuss sparkling wines. Happy holidays!

Society

30 h. ago Neal: I'm not a grinch but I'm resisting the holiday pressure to spend

When the price of butter and bacon inspires an in-store budget debate, the poinsettias and Christmas baskets don’t stand a chance.

Society

30 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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41 h. ago B.C. wineries facing wine surplus after bumper grape harvest

After several difficult growing seasons, some wineries are now dealing with an abundance of grapes, and more wine than they can typically sell.

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42 h. ago U.S. Congress votes to end sanctions against Syria permanently

The repeal, broadly backed by both parties, ‘is a decisive step toward giving the Syrian people a real chance to rebuild after decades of unimaginable suffering’

Events

43 h. ago Ottawa Charge primed for first of four PWHL Takeover Tour games

When the PWHL holds a “Takeover Tour” game, it inevitably winds up as a homecoming for at least one of the players involved. On Sunday, when the Ottawa Charge and Minnesota Frost meet at Allstate Arena in Chicago for another rematch of last season’s Walter Cup final, returning to their roots will be Taylor House […]

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48 h. ago $18M proposed settlement reached in 2015 Air Canada crash landing in Halifax

A proposed settlement of $18 million has been reached in a class action filed on behalf of passengers of Air Canada Flight 624, 10 years after the crash landing.

Economics

48 h. ago Local players Chan, Gardiner turn hometown heroes for Vancouver Goldeneyes

The 22-year-old forward from Richmond notched her first PWHL goal in dramatic fashion and helped bring her Vancouver Goldeneyes to a 2-1 win over the Ottawa Charge on Tuesday.

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49 h. ago Will the Ottawa Charge score enough to keep up in expanded PWHL?

Slow starts are common for the Ottawa Charge. Two years ago, in the Professional Hockey League’s inaugural season, the Charge sputtered out of the gate with three wins in its first 10 games just four in its first 17. When the 24-game campaign had concluded, Ottawa sat in second-last place with a 8-1-6-9 (wins, overtime […]

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49 h. ago What to know about bidding war between Netflix and Paramount for Warner Bros.

NEW YORK (AP) — Warner Bros. is telling shareholders of the company that it believes a $72 billion buyout offer from Netflix is superior, and to reject a hostile takeover bid from Paramount Skydance. Paramount went hostile with its bid last week, asking shareholders to reject the deal with Netflix favored by the board of […]

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54 h. ago EU leaders prepare to take unprecedented steps to help Ukraine at a high

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders are about to attempt something they’ve never tried before. The chances of failure are significant. Their actions this week could set dangerous precedents and a wrong move could undermine trust among the bloc’s 27 member countries for years to come. At a summit starting on Thursday, many of the […]

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2 d. ago Halifax gets its chance to wine and dine PWHL with Takeover Tour

Toronto Sceptres and Montreal Victoire will be first of two games as league narrows its expansion choices.

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2 d. ago Halifax Water’s proposed increase amounts to ‘rate shock,’ regulatory board asks for adjustments

Halifax Water customers will have a rate hike next year but exactly how much is yet to be seen. The utility had asked for a 35.6 per cent increase over three months.

Sport

2 d. ago Northfield Positions Shareholders for Copper Upside with Evolve RTO

Evolve Royalties Ltd. Expected To Commence Trading December 17, 2025 on CSE (EVR) TORONTO, Dec. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Northfield Capital Corporation (TSX-V: NFD.A) (the “Company” or “Northfield”) announces the completion of the reverse takeover transaction (the “RTO”) between its partially owned subsidiary Voyageur Mineral Explorers Corp. (“Voyageur”) and Evolve Strategic Element Royalties Ltd. […]

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