11 h. ago Weird Al makes Rogers Place 'Bigger and Weirder' with September concert

The innovator of musical parody, “Weird Al” Yankovic, is bringing his “Bigger and Weirder” tour to Edmonton next September. This will be the second run of the tour, stopping in 90 cities across North America, with a performance on Sept. 1 at Rogers Place. The 2026 tour will be the second run of the “Bigger […]

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15 h. ago Media Advisory: MADD Canada Teams Up with Provincial Sponsor Alcool NB Liquor to Bring Its School Program to New Brunswick Youth

FREDERICTON, New Brunswick, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MADD Canada is inviting media to attend an event showcasing its 2025-2026 School Program in New Brunswick, in partnership with Provincial Sponsor Alcool NB Liquor (ANBL). The event at George Street Middle School in Fredericton will bring together students in Grades 7 and 8 for a […]

Society

16 h. ago Meltwater Named a Leader in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Influencer Marketing Platforms for Large Enterprises 2025

Meltwater was named a Leader among 14 influencer marketing vendors supporting large enterprises. SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Meltwater, a global leader in media, social, and consumer intelligence, has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Influencer Marketing Platforms for Large Enterprises 2025-2026 Vendor Assessment (doc #US53601825, November 2025). The IDC […]

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16 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

17 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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17 h. ago Nigeria coach claims ’voodoo’ by Congo staff during penalty shootout loss in World Cup qualifying

A Congo team staff member used voodoo during the penalty shootout, Nigeria coach Eric Chelle claimed after the African soccer power was eliminated from qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Congo won the African playoff final late Sunday in a penalty shootout — getting two saves from a substitute goalkeeper sent on late in extra […]

Events

19 h. ago October home sales down from last year, but more activity expected in 2026: CREA

But home sales ticked up 0.9 per cent on a month-over-month basis, marking the sixth such increase in the past seven months

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19 h. ago Lumineers added to Rock the Park 2026 lineup: 'Beyond excited'

Rock the Park has announced another headliner for its 2026 lineup.  Grammy-nominated The Lumineers will play on Wednesday July 15, alongside special guests Dylan Gossett, Michael Marcagi and others yet to be announced.  The multi-day music festival – which brings thousands to downtown London’s Harris Park every year – runs from July 15 to 18.  […]

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21 h. ago Canadian families getting payout from the government this week

Eligible Canadian families can expect to receive their child tax payments this week.The Canada Child Benefit (CCB), a tax-free monthly payment that aims to help families with the cost of raising children under 18, will be sent out on Thursday, Nov. 20.The child tax payment increased in July, marking the beginning of the new benefit year. The federal government uses a process called indexation to raise the payment to help parents as the cost of living continues to soar.An Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) spokesperson said in January that the indexation means the max CCB amounts and income thresholds are increased yearly to "keep pace with the rising cost of living."This year, Canadian families were given a 2.7 per cent boost in child tax benefit payments, bringing the annual base benefit for children under six from $7,787 to $7,997 ($666 monthly) and from $6,570 to $6,748 ($562 monthly) for children aged six to 17 until June 2026.The Child Disabilit...

Politics

21 h. ago Global Water Resources Appoints Christa Steele to Board of Directors

PHOENIX, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: GWRS), a pure-play water resource management company, has appointed Christa Steele to its board of directors, effective January 1, 2026. She succeeds Debra G. Coy who, as previously announced, will resign from the board at the end of the year to dedicate time to […]

Culture

21 h. ago The Chicks, Rascal Flatts to headline 2026 Boots and Hearts Music Festival

Boots and Hearts is the largest music and camping festival in Canada

Culture

21 h. ago Media Advisory: MADD Canada’s School Program in Collaboration with SGI and SLGA Delivers Important Sober Driving Messages to Saskatchewan Students

REGINA, Saskatchewan, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MADD Canada will feature its 2025-2026 School Program in Saskatchewan, in collaboration with Provincial Sponsors Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) and Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA). The event at F.W. Johnson Collegiate in Regina will bring together students in Grades 7 through 12 for a special screening […]

Society

22 h. ago Bombardier and ELIE SAAB Announce Exclusive Collaboration to Create Uniquely Elegant Global 8000 Interior Design

Exclusive collaboration will deliver a creative interior design for the Bombardier Global 8000 aircraft, leveraging both companies’ craftsmanship mastery Bespoke interior design will be unveiled in 2026 and available for Global 8000 customers to purchase The Global 8000(1) is a no-compromise business aircraft, delivering the fastest speed and best field performance to operate from short […]

Events

23 h. ago High Dose Regimen of Nusinersen Receives Positive CHMP Opinion for the Treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Positive CHMP opinion is based on data from the DEVOTE study which evaluated the high dose regimen of nusinersen in treatment-naive participants and those transitioning from the currently approved 12mg dose regimen1 Final European Commission decision expected in January 2026 SMA is a rare, genetic, neuromuscular disease that affects individuals of all ages2 CAMBRIDGE, Mass., […]

Economics

23 h. ago Global Winners of the 2025–2026 World Branding Awards Announced at First

OSAKA, Japan — Now in its 20th edition, the World Branding Awards continues to spotlight the world’s most impactful and trusted brands. This year, over 1,092 brands from 66 countries were nominated as “Brand of the Year”, with less than 100 declared Winners across Global, Regional, and National tiers. The World Branding Awards Ceremony stepped […]

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29 h. ago Oil Traders Doubt OPEC+ Will Cut Supply in 2026 Despite Surplus

Oil traders are not counting on OPEC+ to cut production next year, despite forecasts that a global supply surplus could send prices even lower.

Economics

32 h. ago Victime d’une fracture au pied droit, Dach sera sur la touche pour 4 à 6 semaines

«Je lui ai dit que 2026 sera son année», a dit Martin St-Louis, éternel optimiste.

Events

33 h. ago Coupe Billie Jean King : le Canada assure sa place pour 2026

L’équipe canadienne de tennis féminin peut dire mission accomplie!

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2 d. ago Ford government resets housing focus, hoping to turn fortunes around in the spring

While issues with homebuilding in the province have festered for years, housing starts in 2025 plummeted even further as potential buyers sat on the sidelines.

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3 d. ago Repare Therapeutics Enters into Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by XenoTherapeutics, Inc.

– Each shareholder is estimated to receive US$1.82 per share plus one CVR per common share – – Transaction expected to close in the first quarter of 2026 – – Additional portfolio monetization efforts continue – – Company reports 3Q 2025 financial results – – $112.6 million in cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities […]

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