70 m. ago Smart Logistics Global Limited Reports First Half of 2025 Financial Results

HONG KONG, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Smart Logistics Global Limited (Nasdaq: SLGB) (the “Company”), a Hong Kong-based business-to-business contract logistics solution provider, today reported its financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2025. Financial highlights Revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2025 increased 11.4% to RMB332.8 million (US$46.5 million), […]

Culture

88 m. 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

2 h. ago School and other cancellations around southern Manitoba on Friday

Here is a list of closures and cancellations around Manitoba as a result of inclement weather: ROAD CLOSURES: None at this time. Go to Manitoba 511 for the latest road conditions. SCHOOL CANCELLATIONS: Prairie Spirit School Division Garden Valley School Division Lord Selkirk School Division Lakeshore School Division Red River Valley School Division Rolling River...

Society

2 h. ago The $76B Robot War: 5 Stocks Powering the Pentagon’s Autonomous Shift

Issued on behalf of VisionWave Holdings, Inc. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — USA News Group News Commentary – The Department of Defense is accelerating unmanned platform deployment across air, sea, land, space, and subsurface domains as Congress approved $8 billion in defense spending with $1.5 billion for artificial intelligence and autonomous […]

Economics

3 h. ago Alberta to launch trial in 2026 increasing some rural highway speeds to 120 km/h

The Alberta government says it will go ahead next year with a trial to up the speed limit on some rural divided highways to 120 kilometres per hour.

Other

14 h. ago Alkane Doubles the Tested Depth Extent of the Storheden Deposit at Björkdal

PERTH, Western Australia, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alkane Resources Limited (ASX: ALK; TSX: ALK; OTCQX: ALKEF) (‘Alkane’ or ‘the Company’) is pleased to announce the latest exploration results for depth drilling at the Storheden Deposit at its Björkdal Operation in northern Sweden. Program Summary The Storheden deposit is situated approximately 600m to the […]

Other

18 h. ago Speeding Montreal driver who killed pedestrian sentenced to house arrest

Salman Rahman, 23, struck and killed 32-year-old Francis Lemieux on Hochelaga St. while driving at more than twice the speed limit.

Events

19 h. ago House backs bill to speed permitting reviews for new energy and infrastructure projects

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House approved legislation Thursday aimed at speeding up permitting reviews for new energy and infrastructure projects and limiting judicial review. The bill, dubbed the SPEED Act, would enact the most significant change in decades to the National Environmental Policy Act, a bedrock environmental law that requires federal agencies to consider a […]

Economics

19 h. ago Santa, elves sought in alleged Montreal grocery theft described as political act

MONTREAL — In what activists have described as a Robin Hood-inspired theft at a Montreal grocery store this week, several dozen people dressed as Santa and elves allegedly shoplifted thousands of dollars worth of food in an effort to denounce rising prices. A group called Robin des Ruelles — Robins of the alleys _ has […]

Politics

20 h. ago The ultimate holiday gift guide to Toronto's Roncesvalles neighbourhood

Toronto's holiday shopping season is at its busiest, and that means there are only a few days left to tick off your gift list.Not to worry! If you've put off shopping or are still looking for that perfect gift, there's nothing that the shops of Roncesvalles can't help you with. This neighbourhood is known for its independent and boutique storefronts, and it's the perfect local destination for holiday gifts.Grab your bags and head out; here is the ultimate guide to shopping Roncy this season.Cookery*Know someone whose New Year's resolution is to cook more? Neighbourhood favourite and Toronto-based brand Cookery is the kitchenware gifting answer you've been looking for.Shop the hottest kitchen tools, accessories, and gadgets like the new KitchenAid Go Collection — an improved, multi-use cordless lineup that includes blenders, choppers, and mixers and makes for the ultimate culinary gift.    View t...

Society

22 h. ago Toronto Raptors reportedly interested in trade for LaMelo Ball

Is there a world where we could possibly see LaMelo Ball playing in a Toronto Raptors uniform?Though that situation may never come to fruition, the Raptors reportedly expressed trade interest in the supposedly disgruntled Charlotte Hornets point guard this past offseason. The 24-year-old, who has struggled to stay healthy early in his NBA career, was an All-Star back in 2022."Speaking of trade interest, the Toronto Raptors checked in on the availability of Ball over the summer," NBA insider Michael Scotta of HoopsHype wrote.Ball, who is currently out with an ankle injury he sustained against the Raptors earlier this month, is averaging 19.4 points through 16 games this season. The 2024-25 campaign, in which he was limited to 47 games, saw him average a career-high 25.2 points.Though his point totals have dropped slightly this season, he's currently averaging what would stand as a career-high 8.5 assists.Ball, drafted third overall in 2020, has an extremely high skill s...

Economics

23 h. ago Meg Ryan pays tribute to Rob and Michele Reiner: ‘Impossible tragedy’

Ryan's tribute came on the same day the slain couple's children Jake and Romy shared a statement on their heartbreaking loss

Other

26 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 […]

Other

27 h. ago Rob McEwen A Cornerstone Strategic Investor Increases Direct Ownership In Goliath Resources Limited

TORONTO, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Goliath Resources Limited (TSX-V: GOT) (OTCQB: GOTRF) (FSE: B4IF) (the “Company” or “Goliath”) is pleased to report Rob McEwen a cornerstone strategic investor has increased his direct ownership by exercising all of his warrants for total proceeds of $1,214,285. This exercise takes Rob’s direct ownership to 4,445,142 common […]

Other

28 h. ago Thursday's letters: Higher speed limit always a fait accompli

Albertans are being told they are “ready” for higher highway speed limits, based on a government survey answered by about 59,000 people — roughly 1.7 per cent of licensed drivers. Sixty-eight per cent of that group supported the increase. When 68 per cent of 1.7 per cent becomes “Albertans are ready,” consultation has turned into […]

Other

37 h. ago Megaport Expands into India, Accelerating Global Growth with Extreme IX Acquisition

Through the Extreme Exchange (IX) acquisition, Megaport gains seven Internet Exchanges and access to 40+ data centres across India’s fastest-growing digital hubs. BRISBANE, Australia — Megaport Limited (ASX: MP1) (“Megaport”), the world’s leading Network as a Service (NaaS) provider, today announced the acquisition of Extreme IX, India’s leading Internet Exchange operator, from Extreme Labs, a […]

Other

39 h. ago WARMINGTON: Currency exchange operator brutally beaten, robbed of $60,000

The way this senior citizen was viciously mugged at his money exchange business looked like something out of Pulp Fiction. But this was Erin Mills in Mississauga. Certainly not the Erin Mills the late great mayor Hazel McCallion thought would be the model suburban neighbourhood where families can live safety and successfully. It’s still a […]

Economics

39 h. ago Des «pères Noël» dérobent 3000 $ de denrées dans un Métro pour les redistribuer

L’acte a été revendiqué par un groupe militant se faisant appeler «Robin des ruelles».

Economics

39 h. ago Des «pères Noël» dérobent 3000 $ de denrées dans un Metro pour les redistribuer

L’acte a été revendiqué par un groupe militant se faisant appeler «Robin des ruelles».

Economics

39 h. ago Group dressed as Santas, elves rob Plateau grocery store in Robin Hood

Activist group claims to have put the food under a Christmas tree in Place Valois in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve.

Other