52 m. ago Canada’s Olivier Rioux, world’s tallest teen, scores first NCAA field goal

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Xaivian Lee scored 18 points, Alex Condon added 14, and No. 23 Florida got a break from one of the toughest nonconference schedules in the United States with a 102-61 victory against Saint Francis on Wednesday night. The Gators (7-4) never trailed while dominating every aspect of their first home game in […]

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1 hour ago SmartStop Self Storage Marks 15 Years in Canada With Continued Growth and Market Leadership

LADERA RANCH, Calif. — SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop”) (NYSE: SMA), an internally managed real estate investment trust and a premier owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the United States and Canada, is celebrating the 15th anniversary of operations by SmartStop and its affiliates in Canada. This milestone reflects the company’s long-standing commitment […]

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2 h. ago Federal help with infrastructure is critical to trade, B.C. Premier Eby says

VANCOUVER — Federal government investment in provincial transportation infrastructure is crucial to avoid long-term impacts on cross-Canada trade and companies’ willingness to work in British Columbia, Premier David Eby says. Eby met with the federal government’s major projects office Wednesday and said he raised work that needs to be done on “trade-enabling infrastructure” such as […]

Economics

2 h. ago LILLEY: Carney playing with floor crossing is dangerous for national unity

This floor crossing feels different, the anger seems more intense, the disappointment in Canada’s political system feels like it is deepening. Now, with Mark Carney threatening to get a majority with more floor crossers, there are real questions about the health of our democracy. There is also a real threat to national unity if the […]

Society

3 h. ago Newcomer advocates say no need for Alberta immigration policy floated by Premier Danielle Smith

Paula Calderon, CEO of the Canadian Immigrant Women's Association, said it's not easy to gain legal entry to Canada and noted Ottawa has lowered its immigration quotas while focusing more on economic criteria

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4 h. ago So long, labour shortage: job vacancies continue to decline in Canada

Total vacancies dropped to 492,500, a 2.8% decline from the previous quarter

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5 h. ago Financial stocks pull S&P/TSX composite lower, U.S. markets weighed down by big tech

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index finished in negative territory, while U.S. markets lost ground amid AI-related concerns among some investors. Sadiq Adatia, chief investment officer at BMO Global Asset Management, said there were three main factors investors were concerned about in the market. “One is still the AI story and concerns about … the […]

Economics

5 h. ago Heart attack drug gets Health Canada approval for treatment of stroke

University of Calgary study, published in 2022, also cited by U.S. FDA and European Medical Agency

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6 h. ago Canada sees record population drop, driven by fewer temporary residents

Statistics Canada said Wednesday the national population fell by 76,068 people, or 0.2 per cent, in the third quarter of this year.

Sport

6 h. ago This H3N2 flu strain is spreading ‘rapidly.’ Why subclade K is hitting hard

Children are among those being hit hard this flu season, with most infections being detected in people under 19, according to Health Canada.

Transport

7 h. ago Boxing regulator backs Alberta in clash over trans sports with Skate Canada

Boxing Canada said, unlike Skate Canada, it won't be boycotting Alberta over the province's trans policies

Sport

7 h. ago BDC introduces platform to provide $4B to boost Canada’s defence and security ecosystem

BDC’s Defence Platform will help SMEs drive innovation, growth, and readiness in the sector MONTRÉAL, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is introducing its new Defence Platform to support Canadian companies working in defence and national security. Through this platform, BDC will deploy up to $4 billion in financing, […]

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7 h. ago Mark Carney fait sa place au gouvernement et offre un contraste avec Justin Trudeau

Tout témoigne d’une approche politique plus conventionnelle et professionnelle.

Politics

8 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

8 h. ago Vanguard Announces Estimated Cash Distributions for the Vanguard ETFs

(VBU, VBG and VGAB) TORONTO, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vanguard Investments Canada Inc. today announced the estimated final December 2025 cash distributions for certain Vanguard ETFs, listed below, that trade on Cboe Canada. Unitholders of record on December 23, 2025 will receive cash distributions payable on January 2, 2026. Please note that these […]

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9 h. ago Vanguard Investments Canada Announces Estimated 2025 Annual Capital Gains Distributions for the Vanguard ETFs® – VBU, VBG and VGAB

TORONTO, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vanguard Investments Canada Inc. today announced the estimated annual capital gains distributions for the Vanguard ETFs listed below for the 2025 tax year. This is an update to the estimated annual capital gains distributions announced on November 18, 2025. Please note that these are estimated amounts only, as of […]

Economics

9 h. ago Toronto makes bid to host headquarters for new global defence bank that could create 3,500 jobs

'Given the deep talent pool and the manufacturing and tech capabilities that we have here in Toronto and Ontario, it would lift everybody,' said Ontario's finance minister

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9 h. ago Toronto Blue Jays star Bichette reportedly telling teams he's open to position change

Whether it's with the Toronto Blue Jays or elsewhere, Bo Bichette could be playing a different position next season.The 27-year-old, who remains a free agent, is regarded as one of the best shortstops in all of baseball. That said, that is almost solely due to his offensive production.Bichette is one of the best in the world at the dish and proved that once again in 2025, hitting a dazzling .311 with 18 home runs and 94 RBI in 139 games with the Blue Jays. The issue for Bichette is that defensively, he ranks near the bottom among his colleagues in almost every metric. The thought amongst fans and media members alike is that if Bichette were to convert to second base, a position which he played in the World Series, it would allow for him to land an even bigger contract in free agency. Now, a recent report from MLB.com's Mark Feinsand suggests he's willing to do just that."Teams are not necessarily looking at Bichette as a shortstop, and he is starting to te...

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9 h. ago B.C. mink farmers drop legal challenge of ban, citing costs after 4

Mink farmers in British Columbia and elsewhere in Canada are dropping their legal challenge over a pandemic-era ban in the province due to what they say are excessive legal fees.

Economics

9 h. ago Thousands of chargers sold at major chains across Canada have been recalled

Health Canada has announced that it's recalling thousands of chargers sold at Winners, HomeSense, and Marshalls.Shoppers in Canada who've purchased the brand of wireless chargers from Winners, HomeSense, and Marshalls are being warned of a potential safety risk. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Dec. 15, Health Canada stated that it's recalling the Isla Rae Magnetic Wireless Charger as it can overheat, thereby posing fire and burn hazards."This recall involves Isla Rae Magnetic Wireless Charger 15W, MagSafe Compatible," reads the statement. "Immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to any HomeSense, Winners, or Marshalls for a refund."Health Canada said that as of Nov. 26, the company received five reports of incidents of mild burns. According to TJX Canada, 7,000 of the affected products were sold in Canada from June 2024 to April 2025.Make sure to check if you have the affected product. If so, immediately stop using it and r...

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