65 m. ago The Exclusive Collective Launches with Agreement to Acquire Inspirato, Uniting Three Market

DENVER — Exclusive Resorts Investments LLC (“Exclusive Investments”), the parent company of Members-only club Exclusive Resorts, today announced the launch of The Exclusive Collective, a new multi-brand luxury travel and lifestyle platform serving high-net-worth individuals and families seeking a richer, more intentional way of living. Built on the understanding that how people travel evolves over […]

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1 hour ago CapIntel Expands Platform and Footprint Amid Rapid 2025 Growth

Fintech firm earns top global recognition from Deloitte’s Fast 50 (#2) and Fast 500 (#11), revenue rises 9,225% over three years TORONTO — CapIntel, a pioneer in financial technology solutions transforming how wealth professionals communicate investment insights, today announced a year of exceptional growth underscored by major product innovation, leadership-team expansion and global recognition. The […]

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3 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 […]

Politics

6 h. ago Oil and Gold Advance After Venezuela; Dollar Rises: Markets Wrap

Treasuries and US stock futures posted small moves and the dollar climbed after jobs data did little to strengthen the case for further Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts. Oil advanced after President Donald Trump ramped up pressure on Venezuela.

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10 h. ago Asian shares gain, while oil prices jump as Trump orders a blockade of oil tankers to Venezuela

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares advanced on Wednesday as strong buying of technology shares helped lift some benchmarks, while oil prices surged more than 1% after President Donald Trump ordered a blockade of all “sanctioned oil tankers” into Venezuela. Trump’s move followed the seizure by U.S. forces last week of an oil tanker off Venezuela’s […]

Economics

11 h. ago Head of Via Rail to step down in January as Canada pursues high

OTTAWA — Canada’s transport minister says the head of Via Rail will leave his post next month in a move that comes as the federal government unveils its plans to pursue high-speed rail projects. Steven MacKinnon says he has accepted a resignation letter from Via Rail President and CEO Mario Peloquin, who will officially step […]

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16 h. ago ‘Immense’ collection of dinosaur footprints found in Italy shows ’herds moving in synchrony‘

The collection, one of the largest in the world, ‘extends for hundreds of metres and also represents a series of animal behaviours’

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20 h. ago Toronto residents to pay an extra 3.75% for water and garbage collection

The interim fees are in place until Toronto City Council approves its 2026 budget.

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20 h. ago Photog finds thousands of dinosaur footprints near Italian Winter Olympic venue

MILAN — A wildlife photographer stumbled upon one of the oldest and largest known collections of dinosaur footprints, dating back about 210 million years to the Triassic Period, high in an Italian national park near the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympic venue of Bormio, officials announced Tuesday. The discovery in the Stelvio National Park was […]

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20 h. ago EU moves to ease 2035 ban on internal combustion cars as auto industry faces headwinds

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — European officials on Tuesday moved to ease their ban on sales of cars with internal combustion engines by 2035, responding to pressure from governments and automakers who argued that the industry needed more flexibility in finding ways to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide and help achieve EU climate goals. The proposal […]

Transport

23 h. ago Un peintre plaide l’inspiration artistique pour justifier sa collection de pornographie juvénile

Un peintre qui s’est fait prendre avec de la porno juvénile a tenté de convaincre, en vain, une juge qu’il s’agissait d’inspiration pour ses œuvres.

Events

23 h. ago Un immense trou à combler: blessé, Mike Matheson ratera le match contre les Flyers

Martin St-Louis devra se passer de l’un de ses meilleurs soldats pour le match de mardi soir face aux Flyers.

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23 h. ago Teck moves one step closer to merger with Anglo American after federal approval

Industry Minister Joly calls the deal a 'significant victory' for Canadians

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26 h. ago Opinion: Why Alberta’s AI ambitions depend on people, not just power

Alberta is making a serious bet on AI infrastructure, but the risk is that infrastructure is the only thing we build. Over the past year, Alberta has moved aggressively to position itself as an AI infrastructure powerhouse, with up to $100 billion in data centre investment, and a federal-provincial MOU that ties increased oil and […]

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27 h. ago Judge asked to consider four years in prison — or no jail time — for Edmonton youth worker who lured child

An Edmonton judge is being asked to sentence a former youth worker who lured a 13-year-old and amassed a collection of child sex abuse images to somewhere between house arrest and four years in prison. Abraham Woo appeared in the Edmonton Court of Justice Monday after pleading guilty to child luring and possession of child […]

Society

28 h. ago HOPSCOTCH Opens an Agency in Switzerland and Strengthens Its International Presence.

Press releaseParis, 16 december 2025 HOPSCOTCH Opens an Agency in Switzerland and Strengthens Its International Presence.   HOPSCOTCH, an international communication group founded in France, announces the opening of its Swiss office. This strategic move marks a new milestone in the expansion of its global network. A New Swiss Agency Leveraging the Full Range of […]

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34 h. ago Canadians can get a Christmas coin that doubles as an ornament

Canada just got a festive new Christmas coin that would look just as good in your coin collection as it would hanging on your tree.The Christmas coin that's now available for purchase in Canada is the latest release from the Royal Canadian Mint. According to the website, the Snowman Winter Sleigh Ride is a silver coin that's only sold in Canada.And it's not shaped like regular change.Royal Canadian MintThis whimsical retro design features a cheerful snowman family on a candy cane-striped sled as they glide down a snowy hill. Everyone's in matching scarves in a way that makes total sense in this winter wonderland.Royal Canadian Mint"Surrounded by soft winter hues and glistening accents, the scene captures the warmth and excitement of Christmas days gone by," reads the site.Royal Canadian MintThe coin comes in a custom ornament capsule that makes it easy to hang on a tree, or really anywhere you like. In addition, it comes in an equally festive slide-out card...

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34 h. ago WestJet halts plane upgrades in Canada amid complaints about non

WestJet is halting major cabin reconfigurations to its economy-only aircraft amid backlash to the introduction of non-reclining seats.In September, the airline announced that it was upgrading the cabins of its Boeing 737-8 MAX and 737-800 aircraft, aiming to provide travellers with various seating options at different price points on flights.Part of this revamp included new economy seats with adjustable headrests and enhanced cushion and back support with a fixed recline design that "helps preserve personal space."This means that passengers who choose the economy class price point won't be able to move their seats further back. Essentially, customers who want fully reclining seats will have to pay extra.In an email statement, a WestJet spokesperson said that by Dec. 15, approximately half of the carrier's all-economy fleet has been reconfigured to reflect this new cabin layout."This important step will bring our fleet into alignment, ensuri...

Transport

34 h. ago Canadian airline halts plane upgrades amid complaints about non

WestJet is halting major cabin reconfigurations to its economy-only aircraft amid backlash to the introduction of non-reclining seats.In September, the airline announced that it was upgrading the cabins of its Boeing 737-8 MAX and 737-800 aircraft, aiming to provide travellers with various seating options at different price points on flights.Part of this revamp included new economy seats with adjustable headrests and enhanced cushion and back support with a fixed recline design that "helps preserve personal space."This means that passengers who choose the economy class price point won't be able to move their seats further back. Essentially, customers who want fully reclining seats will have to pay extra.In an email statement, a WestJet spokesperson said that by Dec. 15, approximately half of the carrier's all-economy fleet has been reconfigured to reflect this new cabin layout."This important step will bring our fleet into alignment, ensuri...

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41 h. ago Jas Mathur Joins Manny Pacquiao Promotions as CEO to Lead Strategic Vision, Creativity and Global Growth Initiatives

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Manny Pacquiao Promotions today announced the appointment of Jas Mathur, business partner of Manny Pacquiao and a multidisciplinary entrepreneur, as Chief Executive Officer. This leadership move marks the beginning of a new era for the organization, centered on innovation, expanded event production, strategic fighter development, and elevated fan […]

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