8 h. ago 'Relentless and remorseless': David Eby promises new jobs plan will supercharge B.C.'s economic growth

B.C.'s new jobs plan includes spending on skills training, expansion of shipbuilding and doubling employment in life sciences

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8 h. ago Oil Steadies With Global Surplus and Russian Sanctions in Focus

Oil steadied as investors weighed the impact from an emerging surplus against US sanctions on Russia that have upended some crude flows.

Events

8 h. ago Oil Dips as Global Market Surplus and Russian Sanctions in Focus

Oil dipped as investors weighed the impact from an emerging surplus against US sanctions on Russia that have upended some crude flows.

Events

11 h. ago Spirit Blockchain Capital Inc. Provides Corporate Update on Business Strategy and Clarifies Operating Model

Vancouver, British Columbia, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Spirit Blockchain Capital Inc. (CSE: SPIR) (“Spirit” or the “Company”) is providing this corporate update to describe the Company’s current operating business and its execution of the business model and disclosures set out in the Company’s non-offering long form prospectus dated August 8, 2022 (the “Prospectus”). […]

Economics

11 h. ago Federal budget lacks ‘direct support’ for auto workers: Unifor local president

Officials and workers in the automotive sector say they're concerned targeted support wasn't made available in the federal budget.

Society

11 h. ago ‘Look West’: B.C. government launches plan to challenge effect of U.S. tariffs

Look West will focus on various target sectors, including marine, aerospace, construction, innovation, life sciences, AI and quantum computing, agriculture processing, and more.

Politics

12 h. ago Ford government open to using notwithstanding clause to publish sex offenders registry

Currently, the Ontario Sex Offender and Sex Trafficker Registry is accessible to police enforcement agencies but not to members of the public. 

Politics

15 h. ago Costco locations across Ontario rolling out big change for holiday season

Calling all Costco shoppers! The massive U.S. retailer is rolling out some changes during the holiday season, and here's everything you need to know. Just in time for the festive season, Costco Canada is introducing extended shopping hours, but only for a short period. Following Thanksgiving, the big-box retailer extended its operating hours and has now geared up for another round of longer hours as shopping ramps up. Starting today, Costco warehouses will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays. The extended schedule remains in effect throughout the holiday season until Jan. 1, 2026. Business Centres in Ontario will also adjust their schedules. Normally closed by 6 p.m. on weekends, these locations will now stay open until 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays during the holiday shopping rush. Still, there are a few notable exceptions to be aware of. While warehouses will be open on Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, and...

Society

15 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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16 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

16 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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16 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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16 h. ago Jefferies Shops Up to $1.2 Billion Power Debt to Take Out Private Credit

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. is shopping as much as $1.2 billion in debt for power infrastructure companies to take loans out of the hands of direct lenders, according to people familiar with the talks.

Economics

17 h. ago Take advantage of major Black Friday discounts at Laser Clinics Canada

‘Tis the season for steep savings, and yes — that includes cosmetic treatments.From Monday, Nov. 17, to Monday, Dec. 1, Laser Clinics Canada is offering 60 per cent off laser hair removal and selected skin treatments such as microdermabrasion, microneedling, LED light therapy, and chemical peels at all eight of its locations in Ontario.Targeting hair anywhereIf you’ve ever considered laser hair removal, winter is the best time to take the plunge. That’s because your skin isn’t exposed to sunlight as often as it would be in the summer. It also allows you to get ready for any upcoming vacations, events, or next summer’s bikini season.Laser Clinic Canada’s hair removal technology is designed with sensitive skin in mind and is safe enough to be used on any part of the body. Because the lasers feature a unique dynamic cooling device that calms, soothes, and protects skin, all different skin types can enjoy maximum results.The ...

Politics

17 h. ago U.S. job market is heating up, for work people usually don’t want

Companies with jobs that sometimes go begging in stronger job markets are seeing some of the best recruiting in years

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17 h. ago Ontario cemetery thieves would steal jewelry containing remains, discard them: police

Two people are facing dozens of charges in relation to more than 300 thefts from mausoleums and cemeteries in Ontario, Halton Regional Police say.

Events

18 h. ago Astra Service Partners Invests in Leading Industrial Refrigeration Service Provider, Berg Industrial Service

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Astra Service Partners (“Astra”), a network of market-leading commercial and industrial mechanical service providers, announced today that it has partnered with Berg Industrial Service (“Berg”), a leading industrial refrigeration service and solutions provider serving facilities throughout Canada. Astra partners with exceptional service companies and provides the resources needed to fuel their next […]

Culture

18 h. ago Gunvor Executes First Enwex German Onshore Wind Futures Block Trade on Abaxx Exchange

TORONTO, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Abaxx Technologies Inc. (CBOE:ABXX)(OTCQX:ABXXF) (“Abaxx” or the “Company”), a financial software and market infrastructure company, majority shareholder of Abaxx Singapore Pte Ltd., the owner of Abaxx Commodity Exchange and Clearinghouse (individually, “Abaxx Exchange” and “Abaxx Clearing”), and producer of the SmarterMarkets™ Podcast, today announced the execution of the […]

Economics

19 h. ago Inflation cools to 2.2% in October as gas, grocery prices fall

The annual rate of inflation cooled to 2.2 per cent in October -- a tick higher than economists' expectations but down from 2.4 per cent in September.

Economics

21 h. ago TransAlta to Acquire 310 MW Contracted Ontario Gas Portfolio for $95 Million

CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Highlights Purchase price of $95 million, or approximately $306 per kilowatt (kW) Immediately accretive to free cash flow and cash yield upon closing with approximately 68% of the portfolio’s gross margin contracted to 2031; attractive recontracting fundamentals longer-term TransAlta’s Energy Marketing and Trading team to deliver merchant […]

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