44 m. ago Tech Billionaires Back $1 Billion for CERN’s Next Physics Breakthrough

Some of the wealthiest individuals in technology including Eric Schmidt and France’s Xavier Niel have pledged as much as €860 million ($1 billion) to CERN to fund a proposed successor to the Large Hadron Collider, as the storied research institute turns to private backers for the first time to back future breakthroughs.

Economics

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

2 h. ago AGF Investments Announces Estimated December Cash Distributions for AGF Investments ETFs for 2025

TORONTO, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AGF Investments Inc. (AGF Investments) today announced the estimated December 2025 cash distributions for the AGF Investments ETFs listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange or Cboe Canada Inc. Unitholders of record of an AGF Investments ETF on December 31, 2025 will receive the actual cash distributions payable in respect of that […]

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2 h. ago Canada’s Building Push Puts Caterpillar Dealer on a Record Run

The Canadian dealer of Caterpillar Inc.’s massive earth movers and bulldozers is benefiting from a construction boom that’s powered its stock into an epic rally.

Sport

3 h. ago Keith Gerein: Edmonton's effort against homelessness has a vital new venue, but why was it so difficult?

When a journey is challenging, it can often lead to a greater sense of accomplishment when the path is completed. At the same time, it can also stir feelings of frustration of overspent time and energy, that the process needn’t have been so difficult. Many of the staff and partners of Boyle Street Community Services undoubtedly […]

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4 h. ago Hanes: Losing Rodriguez may be a blessing in disguise for the Quebec Liberals

At least they got the controversy out of the way when there was less at stake and still time to regroup.

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4 h. ago How to prepare for your first meeting with a financial planner

FP Answers: Couple in their 30s with a household income of about $130,000 will meet a planner for the first time. What to bring?

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10 h. ago 5 new Vietnamese restaurants in Toronto you need to try at least once

Vietnamese restaurants are taking over Toronto lately, and there's no shortage of new places you can check out the next time the craving hits.From hidden banh mi shops to cozy restaurants serving up homestyle favourites and everything in between, there's never been a better time in Toronto to introduce your taste buds to the entire spectrum of Vietnamese cuisine.Here are five new Vietnamese restaurants in Toronto you need to try at least once.

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10 h. ago Lakefront Toronto home listed for sale for the first time in nearly a century

Toronto's waterfront is full of beautiful houses, but 9 Silver Birch Ave. is something truly rare.One of just fourteen homes directly on the sand, it offers a lifestyle most of us only dream about: morning walks along the boardwalk, afternoons collecting beach glass, and evenings dining under the stars with the gentle lap of Lake Ontario as your soundtrack.This home has been cherished by the same family for nearly a century, filled with decades of laughter, holidays, and even two weddings celebrated on the lawn with the lake as a backdrop.The living room has a wood-burning fireplace. Inside, the home is nostalgic in the best way.The kitchen. Sure, it shows its age in places — the kitchen and bathrooms are quite dated, and updates will be needed to bring it fully into the modern era — but the potential here is undeniable.The living room with stained glass windows. The main floor is bright and airy with great views of the water. The conver...

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12 h. ago Maple Leafs’ power play lifeless in shutout loss to Washington Capitals

Coach Berube tries to spark special teams by giving additional time to secondary unit

Economics

13 h. ago Kennedy arts center board votes to add Trump’s name to venue but legality of the move is unclear

Trump had previously hinted on several occasions that a name change was afoot, in remarks that appeared lighthearted at the time, but were apparently not

Culture

15 h. ago Trump’s blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil raises new questions about legality

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s “blockade” of sanctioned oil tankers off Venezuela’s coast is raising new questions about the legality of his military campaign in Latin America, while fueling concerns that the U.S. could be edging closer to war. A blockade is illegal outside of warfare and would be considered an act of aggression. […]

Events

16 h. ago Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo focusing on health, not rumors about his future

Giannis Antetokounmpo said Thursday he’s focused on getting healthy and helping the Milwaukee Bucks turn their season around, not on rumors about his future plans. Antetokounmpo spoke to reporters for the first time since a Dec. 3 ESPN report indicated that he and his agent, Alex Saratsis, were talking with Bucks officials about whether he’s […]

Science

16 h. ago Tanker Blockade Spurs New Legal Questions on Venezuela Campaign

For months, legal experts and members of Congress have questioned the legality of President Donald Trump’s military campaign against alleged narco-terrorists off Venezuela and Colombia. A new blockade on oil tankers compounded those concerns.

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17 h. ago TSX, U.S. markets gain ground Thursday following U.S. inflation report

TORONTO — Stock markets in Canada and the U.S. rose on Thursday following the release of key U.S. economic data. Investors sifted through an encouraging report on inflation that could help the U.S. Federal Reserve keep cutting interest rates next year. Markets love lower rates because they can boost the economy and prices for investments, […]

Economics

17 h. ago Tarik Skubal joins Paul Skenes on U.S. World Baseball Classic pitching staff

Two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers has agreed to pitch for the United States in the World Baseball Classic, joining a pitching staff that includes reigning NL Cy Young winner Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The U.S. staff the 2023 tournament did not include any pitchers who received […]

Sport

17 h. ago MediTrans Appoints Derek Hoy as CEO, Strengthening Executive Leadership at a Pivotal Time in Louisiana

LAFAYETTE, La. — MediTrans, the largest Louisiana based non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) brokerage, today announced the appointment of Derek Hoy as Chief Executive Officer, marking an important step in the company’s continued growth, operational investment, and commitment to serving Medicaid members across the state. “Derek Hoy’s appointment as CEO provides clarity, continuity, and confident leadership […]

Politics

17 h. ago Frederic still hunting for his role as Oilers get set to face Bruins

In light of that three-team Boston-New Jersey-Edmonton trade last March, the offensively challenged ex-Bruins’ winger Trent Frederic was still on the Oilers lineup card in his return to Beantown Thursday. But as the fourth-line centre. With no expected special-teams duty to up his ice time, Frederic was between farm call-up winger Max Jones, also part […]

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18 h. ago University of Toronto among schools struggling as students skip Canada

Universities in Canada are feeling the impact of stricter immigration policies, with the majority reporting decreases in international student enrolment rates.When compared to other regions, Canada had the highest number of universities that reported seeing a dip in international student enrolment, even more so than the U.S. The Global Enrolment Benchmark Survey was created in collaboration with NAFSA, Oxford Test of English, and Studyportals, and takes a look at how patterns have changed over time. The survey includes 461 institutions from 63 countries, 20 of which are from Canada. It also provides insight into the enrolment period from August to October 2025.“Last year’s survey showed a market in transition. This year’s survey shows those early signs have turned into real changes,” reads the report. “Policy and visa restrictions are still the biggest obstacles to international recruitment in some regions, especially in Canada and the United States.&rd...

Society