3 h. ago Small Alberta business owner caught up in a Trump tariff nightmare

'Like pulling hen's teeth': That's how one Alberta small business owner describes her struggle to get answers about a big tariff bill after a recent sale to an American customer.

Economics

4 h. ago WARMINGTON: This was one protest message Toronto Police responded to quickly

Toronto Police don't always react quickly to protests signs calling for a global intifada on Jews, but they responded instantly to a protest video about their Chief and top lawyer

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5 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 […]

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5 h. ago LEEF Brands Comments on Federal Cannabis Rescheduling and Potential to Participate in Nationwide CBD Program

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LEEF Brands, Inc. (CSE: LEEF, OTCQB: LEEEF) (“LEEF” or the “Company”), a leading multi-state operator, today commented on the issuance of an executive order by President Donald Trump directing agencies to begin the rescheduling of cannabis under the U.S. Controlled Substances Act. The executive order initiates […]

Culture

5 h. ago Toronto FC happy to land Pittsburgh defender Jackson Gilman in MLS SuperDraft

Toronto FC had just one pick in Thursday’s MLS SuperDraft but left happy after taking Pitt defender Jackson Gilman in the second round. Gilman played 75 games over his four seasons at Pittsburgh, starting 74, with two goals and seven assists. The five-foot-11 174-pound senior from Schwenksville, Pa., captained the Panthers for three seasons. “There’s […]

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5 h. ago Japan’s Inflation Holds Steady at 3% Ahead of Expected BOJ Hike

Japan’s key inflation gauge stayed at 3% for a second month, signaling sustained price pressure hours before the Bank of Japan is widely expected to boost borrowing costs to the highest level in three decades.

Economics

6 h. ago Japan Eyes Bigger Role in Central Asia With First Leaders Summit

Japan will host leaders from five Central Asian nations, convening the first summit at the highest level as the resource-rich region draws growing interest from global powers.

Politics

6 h. ago What to know about Trump’s order seeking to relax federal drug policies for marijuana

President Donald Trump has directed his administration to work as quickly as possible to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. Trump’s executive order on Thursday does not legalize marijuana under federal law. And it’s not the final word. The proposed change still requires federal regulatory approval. But the change could make the marijuana industry […]

Events

7 h. ago Intermap Awarded Malaysian Flood Mapping Program; Indonesia ILASPP Phase 2 Evaluation Period Extended

Malaysian award expands national flood forecasting footprint World Bank-funded Indonesia program advances Global insurers increasingly rely on Intermap’s elevation data to enhance flood risk and catastrophe modeling DENVER, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Intermap Technologies (TSX: IMP; OTCQB: ITMSF) (“Intermap” or the “Company”), a global leader in 3D geospatial products and intelligence solutions, today […]

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7 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

7 h. ago Strong South Coast storm causes BC Ferries cancellations, power outages

Global BC senior meteorologist Kristi Gordon says more ferry cancellations and power outages are expected as the winds pick up into Thursday evening.

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7 h. ago SUBSTANCE OVER STYLE: Carney strikes strong contrast over Trudeau, pundits say

Fortunes for the federal Liberals looked far different than they did a year ago

Politics

8 h. ago Parker Seminars Announces Las Vegas 2026 (Feb. 26–28): The World’s Largest Chiropractic & Healthcare Event Celebrates 75 Years

Three days. Global leaders. One defining moment. Registration is now open for Parker Seminars Las Vegas 2026. Dallas, Texas, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Parker Seminars, the world’s largest and most influential chiropractic and healthcare conference, announced today that Parker Seminars Las Vegas 2026 will take place February 26–28, 2026, at the Caesars Forum […]

Culture

8 h. ago Mercer Peace River Pulp Ltd. and Svante Co Capture Demonstration Unit

NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mercer International Inc. (“Mercer” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: MERC), a global forest products company with operations in Germany, the U.S., and Canada, announces that its subsidiary, Mercer Peace River Pulp Ltd. (MPR), and Svante Technologies Inc. (Svante) have commenced operation of a previously announced carbon dioxide (CO ) […]

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8 h. ago POSaBIT Applauds Today’s Executive Order to Reschedule Cannabis as a Pivotal Step Forward for the Industry

Move to Schedule III Expected to Bring in More Investment Interest and Capital to Publicly-Traded Companies Like POSaBIT TORONTO & SEATTLE — POSaBIT (CSE: PBIT, OTC: POSAF), a leading provider of point-of-sale and payments infrastructure for the cannabis industry, today expressed strong support for the federal government’s decision to reschedule cannabis from a Schedule I […]

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8 h. ago Home for the holidays? How travel conditions look ahead of Christmas

After parts of Alberta were pummelled by a dump of snow, high winds and blizzard-like conditions, Saskatchewan and Manitoba were hit by the storm on Thursday.

Society

8 h. ago Instacart settles with FTC over deceptive practices but faces separate investigation into prices

Delivery company Instacart will pay $60 million in customer refunds under a settlement reached with the Federal Trade Commission over alleged deceptive practices. The FTC said Thursday that Instacart has been falsely advertising free deliveries. The San Francisco-based company isn’t clearly disclosing service fees, which add as much as 15% to an order and must […]

Economics

8 h. ago JAY GOLDBERG: Canada’s NDP doesn’t deserve official party status

Are the present rules in Canada’s Parliament grotesquely unfair? The New Democratic Party wants Canadians to think so. The NDP suffered a crushing blow in April’s federal election, losing more than two-thirds of its seats and official party status to boot. Ever since, the party’s leaders have been trying to convince Prime Minister Mark Carney to bend the rules and allow the party to regain official party status. As of today, a party in the House of Commons needs at […]

Culture

8 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

9 h. ago Fact File: No evidence entire Pakistan airline crew disappeared in Toronto

Rumours the entire crew of a Pakistan International Airlines flight surrendered themselves to authorities after landing in Toronto spread on social media this week. The rumours claimed the crew members applied for asylum in Canada and the airline suspended direct flights between Canada and Pakistan as a result. The Canada Border Services Agency said it […]

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