10 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

18 h. ago How shingles can contribute to dementia later and what you can do

Shingles stems from the varicella-zoster virus, which causes childhood chicken pox and hibernates in the nervous system

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3 d. ago Purdue Pharma opioid settlement, bankruptcy deal to get U.S. judge approval

The deal overseen by a U.S. bankruptcy judge would require members of the Sackler family who own the company to contribute up to $7 billion and give up ownership.

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3 d. ago NMG’s Matawinie Mine recognized as a “Major Project of National Interest” by the Government of Canada

Referral of NMG’s Phase-2 Matawinie Mine to the Government of Canada’s Major Projects Office to support and accelerate the development of an integrated value chain in Canada Recognition of NMG’s natural graphite mining and refining projects as drivers of economic growth, job creation, and responsible development Flagship opportunity for NMG to contribute to Canada’s energy […]

Politics

3 d. ago Heidelberg Engineering joins the Collaborative Community on Ophthalmic Innovation (CCOI) through EssilorLuxottica’s Vision Architect membership

Commitment underscores a shared agenda to accelerate evidence-based innovation in eye care, with Heidelberg Engineering contributing to CCOI’s AMD and Glaucoma workstreams Heidelberg, Germany, Nov. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Heidelberg, Germany — November 14, 2025 — Heidelberg Engineering today announced that it is joining the Collaborative Community on Ophthalmic Innovation (CCOI) as part of […]

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5 d. ago Canada's first asphalt shingle reprocessing facility opens east of Calgary

It's expected more than 80,000 tons of shingles will be diverted away from landfills every year

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5 d. ago IKO Expands Performance Shingle Collection with the Launch of Olde Style Weatherwood Color

Toronto, ON, Nov. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IKO is expanding its performance shingle portfolio with the introduction of a new color: Olde Style Weatherwood. Available this month across the U.S. and Canada, the color is offered in IKO’s Dynasty® and Nordic™ shingle lines.  “IKO Weatherwood has long been a favorite brown blend in our Cambridge line,” said Vince Carrier, Residential […]

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5 d. ago Letters, Nov. 12, 2025: ‘Theirs is a legacy worth celebrating’

Our civic duty The ability to publicly remember these individuals and reflect on their contributions is a small gesture in comparison to the profound sacrifices they made for our freedom and well-being. Your comprehensive coverage ensures these important moments of remembrance reach a broad audience, fostering a deeper appreciation for their legacy. Thank you for […]

Culture

6 d. ago Edmonton senior with dementia missing, last seen at University of Alberta Hospital

Luzia Tome, 79, was last seen around 3 p.m. on Monday afternoon at the University of Alberta Hospital, near 84 Avenue and 112 Street.

Society

7 d. ago Duncan Keith, le pilier de la dynastie des Blackhawks: «Avec lui, on était en business», a soutenu Corey Crawford.

Corey Crawford est persuadé que les Blackhawks n’auraient pas connu une dynastie aussi dominante sans la contribution de Duncan Keith.

Economics

7 d. ago Duncan Keith, pilier de la dynastie des Blackhawks: «Avec lui, on était en business», a soutenu Corey Crawford

Corey Crawford est persuadé que les Blackhawks n’auraient pas connu une dynastie aussi dominante sans la contribution de Duncan Keith.

Economics

9 d. ago Keenan: The latest Alzheimer’s wonder drug and how to avoid needing it

Hope is on the horizon for some people with dementia. According to Statista, “In 2020, it was estimated that around 9.7 per cent of women and 6.9 per cent of men in Canada aged 65 years and older were living with dementia. By the year 2050, these figures are expected to increase to around 15.3 […]

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1 week ago Some risers and fallers in this week's edition of Edmonton Oilers top 10 player power rankings

Our Edmonton Oilers player power rankings are back. Twice a month throughout the schedule, we will be ordering players based on their contributions and value to the club, taking into account recent feats, statistics, failures and some of the more intangibles. Here is our list this week: 1. Connor McDavid (Last week’s rank: 1) He […]

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1 week ago Toronto Blue Jays broadcasting legend Buck Martinez could return to booth in 2026

For several generations of Toronto Blue Jays fans, the distinctive voice of Buck Martinez has been a defining part of their game-watching experience.A former player and manager for the Blue Jays, Martinez's legacy has been defined by his time in the broadcast booth as the voice behind many of the team's most legendary moments.And at age 75, he's looking to keep his career going forward.Sportsnet confirmed to Offside that discussions are ongoing to bring back Martinez for another season, following a report from Toronto Star contributor Jonah Sigel.Martinez was sidelined from May until August while undergoing cancer treatments after originally receiving a diagnosis in 2022, which kept him off the mic for nearly a year.Questions of Martinez's future have been ongoing for several years now, given his age and cancer diagnosis.And while the health scares could be enough to keep most people away from their jobs, it seems to have had the opposite effect for Martinez.&qu...

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1 week ago Opinion: Something has to give for universities fighting for their survival

When it comes to how Canadian universities are funded, something has to give. It is simply not sustainable for governments to reduce or hold constant their contributions to university operating budgets while tightly controlling how much tuition may be charged to students. For years now, permissible tuition increases have fallen below increases in operating costs. […]

Society

1 week ago Here’s How Much Hurricane Melissa Was Worsened by Climate Change

A new analysis shows how much climate change contributed to the destructive storm’s climb into the record books.

Society

1 week ago Transition Industries and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Sign Agreement for the Purchase and Sale of Ultra

TOKYO — Transition Industries LLC, a developer of world-scale, net-zero carbon emissions methanol and hydrogen projects, signed a long-term methanol sales and purchase agreement with Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. (MGC) for the offtake of ultra-low carbon methanol. “By ensuring a stable supply of ultra-low carbon methanol, we will contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions […]

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1 week ago The Biggest “ShopLocal2Win” Contest in Canadian History Launches Today

TORONTO, Nov. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The very first TapCanadian2Win contest in Canada launches on Monday, November 3rd encouraging Canadians to support “main street” businesses across the country for one of six chances to win up to $10,000 from November 3 – December 14, 2025. “Vibrant main streets contribute so much to our quality […]

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2 w. ago Sammy Blais hoping to make most of Maple Leafs opportunity after long wait

Sammy Blais knows his days in the Maple Leaf starting lineup might be limited. So the winger was glad to make a quick contribution when the busy schedule and injuries caught up to the team. Rewarding his former St. Louis coach Craig Berube’s faith in both pushing for him to be claimed on waivers, then finally inserting him after 10 games, […]

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2 w. ago Mandatory minimum child pornography sentences unconstitutional, Supreme Court rules

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says the one-year mandatory minimum jail sentences for accessing or possessing child pornography are unconstitutional. In a ruling today, the top court says although the sentences contribute to the objectives of denunciation and deterrence, they also remove judges’ discretion to impose sentences other than imprisonment when appropriate. The […]

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