2 h. ago Kelowna residents raise concerns over social support facilities in neighbourhood

The City of Kelowna, in partnership with BC Housing, plans to build a 40-unit supportive and complex care facility on Pacific Avenue near Capri Mall.

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6 h. ago Maritime vigils honour Montreal Massacre victims, addresses violence against women

Vigils were held at universities in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia in remembrance of the 14 women killed at Montreal's École Polytechnique in 1989 in an anti-feminist attack.

Events

9 h. ago Customers furious over food prices at the newest Eataly in Toronto

Italian mega market Eataly officially opened the doors of its fourth Toronto location on Nov. 25 at the Eaton Centre, and the reviews are in.The much-anticipated marketplace in the mall features two dine-in restaurants — La Pizza & La Pasta and La Piazza — a grocery section for fresh foods, grab-and-go take-out counters, and a wine shop, Vino e Birra To-Go. It spans 25,000 square feet across two floors.So, what's the verdict?It seems a large number of Toronto residents are complaining about an overpriced experience at a time when many have succumbed to the effects of growing inflation in the city.A recent visitor took to Reddit to mention that "The takeout fresh pasta looked amazing until I realized the small box of raviolis was $25 or so."Another patron commented on an Instagram reel sharing similar sentiments. "No thanks. Overpriced food. You walk away feeling hungry."These comments align with another Instagrammer's concerns ab...

Economics

9 h. ago Toronto's first pet funeral home offers unique way to say goodbye

On top of the agonizing, can't-eat, can't-sleep grief that comes with losing a beloved pet, trying to navigate the next steps only deepens the sorrow. A newly opened pet funeral home, the first in Toronto, hopes to guide owners through their final goodbyes.At 115 Berkley St. in Moss Park is where you can find Tails Farewell's newest location – second to the one they first opened in Markham back in September 2024. Co-owner Jason Lau tells blogTO that the Markham space only has one memorial room, which limits the number of families they can serve. Now, with their new downtown location, they have more rooms to accommodate more people planning pet funerals.So far, Lau says, Tails Farewell has supported more than 500 pet families, including a virtual memorial for a 2-year-old python and a funeral for an 80-year-old woman's bunny, who we're certain lived a hoppy life. "Our goal is to create a warm and peaceful environment so families, esp...

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9 h. ago Opinion: Why we must remember the women who fell at L’Ecole Polytechnique

Thirty-six years ago on Dec. 6, 14 women were killed as they attended class at L’Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal. They were killed because they were women in post-secondary. The shooter made clear that he killed the 14 students because they were women and, in his eyes, women did not belong on campus. Although the number […]

Technology

10 h. ago Spike in German Gas Premium Signals Persistant Storage Worries

The premium that German natural gas futures trade above Europe’s benchmark jumped to a three-year high, signaling that concerns about its low fuel inventories remain.

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14 h. ago Nigeria Plans to Review Capital Gains Tax That Tanked Equities

Nigeria will review a capital gains tax set to come into effect at the start of January, after stakeholders including the nation’s stock exchange called for a moratorium because of concern it will deter foreign investors.

Economics

16 h. ago Newfoundland girl’s disappearance prompts calls for tougher laws to stop abductions

The girl’s disappearance underscores long-standing concerns about the ease with which a parent can take a child to another country without the other parent’s knowledge or consent. 

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22 h. ago Ce que le Québec voit lorsqu’il regarde les signes religieux

Le défi est de reconnaître que chacun lit le même signe à partir de son propre parcours.

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22 h. ago La fin de l’exception religieuse dans le discours haineux, enfin!

La laïcité ne discrimine pas les fidèles de telle ou telle religion ; elle les soumet à la loi commune.

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23 h. ago Copper Rises to Record on Bullish Citi Outlook, Supply Concerns

Copper rose to a record, underpinned by a bullish price outlook from Citigroup Inc. and a looming supply-demand imbalance.

Sport

29 h. ago Recent deaths highlight urgency for homelessness solution in New Brunswick

Two recent deaths of unhoused people in New Brunswick as temperatures drop have highlighted the urgency of the situation and raised concerns at the provincial legislature. 

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29 h. ago Trump pardons former top Toronto Maple Leafs and Raptors exec

A former top boss at Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment exec appears to be off the hook from potential legal trouble after a pardon from Donald Trump.Tim Leiweke, the former MLSE CEO and president from 2013 to 2015, was pardoned by the American president on charges related to "conspiracy to restrain trade."Leiweke, who also worked with the Los Angeles Kings’ parent company AEG Entertainment Group, was working for his own company Oak View Group before stepping down as a result of the charges. Oak View Group manages Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, home to the NHL's Seattle Kraken. The former Toronto sports exec was originally indicted on charges for allegedly orchestrating a conspiracy along with an executive from Legends Hospitality to rig the bidding process for the Moody Center Arena on the University of Texas grounds.There were no additional details given for the reason of the pardon, which was originally sent by U.S. District Court for the Wes...

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29 h. ago Le gouvernement Carney hésite sur l’exception religieuse au Code criminel

Les conservateurs exigent une consultation nationale sur cette « attaque à la liberté de religion ».

Events

30 h. ago Banker Bonus Pools Rise 15% at Canada’s Big Lenders in Busy Year

Canada’s biggest lenders set aside 15% more for banker bonus pools in fiscal 2025, a year when the firms’ capital-markets divisions were more active on deals and US President Donald Trump’s policy swings kept trading desks busy.

Politics

33 h. ago The Rise of AI Reasoning Models Comes With a Big Energy Tradeoff

Nearly all leading artificial intelligence developers are focused on building AI models that mimic the way humans reason, but new research shows these cutting-edge systems can be far more energy intensive, adding to concerns about AI’s strain on power grids.

Economics

33 h. ago Parti Québécois fears Ottawa 'will cheat' in a third sovereignty referendum

Québec solidaire also expresses concerns in reaction to a report that senior federal officials are preparing their response to a possible independence vote.

Culture

34 h. ago ‘Liberals fear backlash’: Bloc says Liberals stalling debate on removing religious defences in hate speech laws

Losing potential Bloc support for the bill could jeopardize its passing, with the Opposition Conservatives opposing it

Events

34 h. ago Bloc, Conservative blast Liberals for stalling progress on anti

Losing potential Bloc support for the bill could jeopardize its passing, with the Opposition Conservatives opposing it

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34 h. ago OILERS MAILBAG: Goaltending still a massive concern among fans

Each week, we check in with our readers on social media and e-mail to see what’s on top of their mind, explore the hot topics of conversation and answer hard-hitting questions about the Edmonton Oilers. Here are some of the hot topics from the past week: The Oilers could have drafted Jesper Wallstedt. — Everybody […]

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