1 hour ago Self Care: Gifts to nurture and pamper your friends and family

When you know what to look for, shopping for holiday presents becomes much less stressful. Here are some thoughtful picks to make everyone, from the homebody to the theatre lover, feel truly special.   Elevated outdoor essentials Move over, basic boozy hot chocolate. The GSI Insulated Cocktail Set, which includes unbreakable highball glasses, a strainer, […]

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2 h. ago Canada could play against Italy in Toronto at FIFA World Cup

It turns out that Canada does not yet know its FIFA World Cup opponent for their first-ever match on home soil.But on June 12, 2026, Canada has a shot at taking on one of the most successful soccer countries of all time.Canada knows it will play Qatar and Switzerland in its final two group-stage matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with both games taking place in Vancouver.In Toronto, though, they await one of four opponents for their opening match of the tournament: Italy, Northern Ireland, Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina.And while they've missed out on the last two World Cups, it seems hard to say the Italian side is anything other than the team Canada would least like to see coming out of the final round of European qualifying.Italy is ranked 12th in the FIFA World Rankings, and is a four-time winner of the FIFA World Cup, one of only three countries to win at least that many times. Wales is ranked 32nd, Northern Ireland is ranked 69th, while Bosnia and Herzegovina are ranked ...

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2 h. ago Public panel set to examine Queen's Park handling of school boards

Western education researchers hosting webinars probing local school governance amid provincial takeover of several Ontario school boards.

Society

3 h. ago 2 more Alberta cabinet ministers and NDP MLA latest targets of recall campaign

Alberta's chief electoral officer confirmed Friday that he has approved petition applications to recall four more members of the province's legislative assembly.

Politics

3 h. ago Carrier Connect Data Solutions to Present at the Small Cap Growth Virtual Investor Conference December 9th

Company invites individual and institutional investors, as well as advisors and analysts, to attend online at VirtualInvestorConferences.com VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Carrier Connect Data Solutions Inc. (TSX.V:CCDS OTCQB:CCDSF; WKN:A40XB1) (the “Company” or “Carrier”), a data center company on a mission to roll up Tier II/III data centers internationally that specialize […]

Culture

4 h. ago Whitecaps’ Thomas Müller is the star Major League Soccer needs

MLS Cup final 2025: Lionel Messi set the table and cooked the meal but Thomas Müller is the maitre d'

Sport

4 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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5 h. ago FACT FOCUS: Trump said weaker gas mileage rules will mean cheaper cars. Experts say don’t bet on it

DETROIT (AP) — President Donald Trump this week announced plans to weaken rules for how far automakers’ new vehicles need to travel on a gallon of gasoline, set under former President Joe Biden. The Trump administration said the rules, known formally as Corporate Average Fuel Economy, or CAFE, standards, are why new vehicles are too […]

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5 h. ago Elderly Chinese women scammed out of thousands in blessing scam: VPD

The scam has resurfaced in east Vancouver, with two incidents reported to police in November

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7 h. ago ANALYSIS: Embarrassing efforts could lead to Jets missing playoffs

It’s difficult to put into words what we’ve witnessed this week with the Winnipeg Jets, John Shannon says.

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7 h. ago Alectra recognized with Southwire’s 2025 Underground Environmental Stewardship Award

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Dec. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alectra Utilities has been honoured with Southwire’s 2025 Underground Environmental Stewardship Award, recognizing the utility’s leadership in advancing environmentally responsible cable rejuvenation practices across its service territory. “Receiving this award from Southwire is a meaningful recognition of the work our teams have done to extend asset life, […]

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8 h. ago Big Six bank bonuses climb on dealmaking profits despite uncertain economy

Performance-based compensation at Canada's biggest banks up 15% over last year

Politics

8 h. ago Another line of attack: White House sets up a hall of shame for news outlets

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump’s White House is taking on the role of media critic and asking for help from “everyday Americans.” Over the Thanksgiving weekend, the White House launched a web portal it says will spotlight bias on the part of news outlets, targeting the Boston Globe, CBS News and The Independent […]

Events

9 h. ago Zoetis Receives Health Canada Approval for Portela™(relfovetmab injection) to Alleviate Pain Associated with Osteoarthritis in Cats

PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Zoetis Inc. today announced that Health Canada has approved Portela™ (relfovetmab injection) for the alleviation of pain associated with osteoarthritis (OA) in cats. Designed to provide three months of OA pain relief with a single injection, Portela targets anti-nerve growth factor (NGF), which is a key mediator of OA pain and inflammation. […]

Culture

9 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

9 h. ago Industry experts question Saab’s pitch to bring 10,000 jobs to Canada

Critics are questioning the solidity of Saab's pitch to deliver 10,000 jobs in Canada if it decides to set up shop here to assemble Gripen fighter jets.

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9 h. ago Netflix set to buy Warner Bros studios, streaming unit for US$72B

The agreement follows a weeks-long bidding war where Netflix seized the lead with a nearly US$28-a-share offer that eclipsed Paramount Skydance's nearly US$24 bid.

Economics

10 h. ago Saskatchewan legislature set to wrap up with involuntary drug treatment bill

Saskatchewan's fall legislative sitting is set to wrap up with Premier Scott Moe's government set to table a bill that aims to help those battling drug addictions.

Economics

12 h. ago Energy Trader BGN Plans Global Gas Push Ahead of New Supplies

Energy trader BGN is set to expand its fledgling natural gas business into a global portfolio with stakes in plants, vessels and pipelines.

Economics

13 h. ago Crypto Exchange HashKey Is Said to Take Investor Orders for Hong Kong IPO Next Week

Cryptocurrency-exchange operator HashKey Holdings Ltd. is set to start taking investor orders as soon as next week for its Hong Kong initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter.

Technology