5 h. ago Toronto's brutal traffic among world's worst but not as bad as other city in Canada

To the surprise of probably no one, Toronto was yet again called out for its terrible traffic in a new global traffic ranking.The 2025 Global Traffic Scorecard by Inrix ranked the world's worst cities for traffic congestion. Toronto made the list but – fortunately? – it's not as high as you think.According to the report, Toronto took the 34th spot, which could be worse but could also be better. Even U.S. tourists are appalled by our traffic, calling it worse than Los Angeles or India. Ouch. Celebrities constantly call out local gridlock, too. But given the frequency of highway closures and lane restrictions, can we blame them?Alas, it appears our gridlock issues aren't as bad as Montreal's, as the report indicates that the Quebec metropolis has the worst traffic congestion of any other city in Canada. Overall, it ranks as the 28th worst city in the world.  Using three years of transportation data, the report looks at travel times betwe...

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12 h. ago Ocado Gets $350 Million Payment From Kroger for Site Closures

Ocado Group Plc will receive a one-time cash payment of $350 million from Kroger Co., more than previously announced, after the US grocer decided to close three automated warehouses and scaled back plans for a wider rollout.

Economics

14 h. ago Indonesia Coal Plant Seen as Flagship For Fuel’s Exit Scraps Early Closure

A coal-fired power plant in Indonesia scheduled to close down early and act as a flagship for efforts to shift Asia’s economies away from the fossil fuel has scrapped proposals to shutter ahead of schedule.

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21 h. ago High Level lumber mill closure to affect 190 jobs in northern Alberta

West Fraser Timber says it plans to indefinitely curtail work at its High Level mill in northern Alberta due to significant weakening in demand for oriented strand board (OSB).

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21 h. ago Low Level Bridge closed this weekend as city wraps rehabilitation work

The City of Edmonton said Low Level Bridge construction is expected to wrap up head of schedule, with northbound and southbound traffic fully restored in the coming weeks.

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28 h. ago If you saved your holiday budget, how long could it take to gather a down payment?

New survey shows would-be buyers would need to save holiday budget for several decades for a down payment on an average home.

Society

28 h. ago Endeavour Silver Completes US$350 Million Offering of Convertible Senior Notes

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Endeavour Silver Corp. (“Endeavour” or the “Company”) (NYSE: EXK; TSX: EDR) announced today the closing of its previously announced offering (the “Offering”) of US$350 million aggregate principal amount of 0.25% unsecured convertible senior notes due 2031 (the “Notes”), which includes the exercise in full of the […]

Economics

42 h. ago Crown Royal plant closure agreement ‘best possible outcome’ for workers: Union

Workers at Amherstburg bottling facility to receive additional pay, other benefits ahead of February shutdown

Society

42 h. ago En Australie, Meta exclut les moins de 16 ans de ses plateformes

Instagram compte à lui seul quelque 350 000 utilisateurs australiens de 13 à 15 ans.

Technology

43 h. ago 'Punch in the gut': Island community calculating ripple effects of Crofton mill closure

'We had the mill so long, we just couldn't picture that day when it was no longer going to be operating. So, to get that news yesterday was a real punch in the gut' — North Cowichan Mayor Rob Douglas

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46 h. ago Ontario shoppers appear less enthusiastic on Black Friday than 2024

Canadian payment processor Moneris says total spending in the province was down 4% from last year.

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47 h. ago Constellation in Settlement Talks With DOJ Over Calpine Deal

Constellation Energy Corp. is hashing out a settlement with the US Justice Department to pave the way for the closure of its landmark $16.4 billion acquisition of closely held Calpine Corp., a deal that would create the country’s largest power fleet.

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48 h. ago Workers at Crown Royal bottling plant in southwestern Ontario ratify closure deal

Union members at a southwestern Ontario plant that bottles Crown Royal whisky have voted to ratify a deal that gives them an increase in severance pay and other benefits. Unifor Local 200 president John D’Agnolo said 89 per cent of workers at the Diageo plant in Amherstburg, Ont., voted in favour of a closure agreement […]

Society

49 h. ago Toys 'R' Us closing dozens of stores across Canada including multiple in Toronto

Toys "R" Us Canada, which was once a dominant force in the country's retail landscape before online giants like Amazon took over, is shrinking at a rapid pace, with at least 38 stores to permanently close by early next year, and a further 12 locations up for sale.In Toronto, it appears as though the closures are all happening at once. In early November, liquidation signs started popping up at the Toys "R" Us at Dufferin Mall, followed by "store closing" banners at the entrance. The location is expected to shut its doors shortly after the holiday season in January, joining a list of stores that are set to disappear by early next year.The chain retailer, which was once the world's largest toy store, has struggled under massive debt over the past few years, as other massive companies, including Amazon and Walmart, have reshaped the industry. The retailer's U.S. parent company officially filed for bankruptcy in 2017, although its ...

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52 h. ago Ford says he knew layoffs were coming before loaning Algoma Steel $100M

The steel giant announced Monday it would lay off roughly 1,000 workers as a Sault Ste. Marie plant closure is being made to adapt to a “fundamentally altered” landscape.

Economics

53 h. ago Telus hits pause on dividend increases, expects free cash flow to grow

Telus Corp. is hitting pause on its dividend growth plan until it says its share price reflects its growth prospects. The company said Wednesday it will continue to pay a quarterly dividend of 41.84 cents per share. The current payment gives it an annual yield of nearly 9.2 per cent, based on its share price […]

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64 h. ago Hundreds of Vancouver Island mill workers lose jobs ahead of Christmas

Domtar pulp mill in Crofton to close, leading to 350 job losses

Society

66 h. ago Vancouver Island mill latest to close in B.C., 350 jobs lost

A pulp mill on Vancouver Island is permanently ending operations, the latest mill to close in the province, affecting around 350 employees. Domtar said in a statement Tuesday that continued poor pricing for pulp and lack of access to affordable fibre in British Columbia necessitates the closure of its pulp mill in Crofton. “These decisions […]

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3 d. ago Most Quebec Toys R Us shops are closing. Here are 6 weird toys you'll have to find elsewhere

All but one lonely store location in the province will shut down in January.

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3 d. ago Crown Royal maker, union reach deal over Ontario plant closure

The company behind Crown Royal says it has reached a deal with the union representing workers at its soon-to-be shuttered Ontario plant over its closure.

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