5 h. ago FIRST READING: Carney plan to reduce civil service will cost $1.5 billion, save $82 million

The program offers up to five years of free early retirement in lieu of layoffs

Economics

5 h. ago FIRST READING: Carney plan to reduce civil service will cost $1.5 billion to cut payroll by just $82 million

The program offers up to five years of free early retirement in lieu of layoffs

Economics

7 h. ago Conversations that Matter: The implications of the Cowichan Tribes land case

The Cowichan Tribes ruling has rapidly become the most significant land title case in Canada. It has sparked intense and competing arguments in private, in public and in the legislative assembly in Victoria. Premier Eby was grilled mercilessly about his defence of private property rights, his government’s slow response to file a stay and what […]

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11 h. ago Who is the Montreal entrepreneur courting U.S. private equity to revive the Expos?

Ashkan Karbasfrooshan, the founder of WatchMojo, is dreaming up a plan to bring back the city's beloved baseball team.

Economics

16 h. ago Hidden gem bar in Toronto's Liberty Village has art deco vibes and curated menus

Toronto's bar and restaurant scene is hot, but there's one particular spot making a local splash while still managing to stay one of the city's best-kept secrets.Tucked in the heart of Liberty Village, Liberty Soho is an inviting, casual bar that brings the vibes with its signature style — and consider this your official invite.Designed as a community-centric hangout, Liberty Soho has made its mark as a bespoke venue with art-deco character and seriously good food and drinks.We’re talking weekly specials, brunch offerings, and premium sports viewing — all in an effortlessly convenient location. Come along for the full rundown on everything Liberty Soho.Community-centric bar with signature designStep inside Liberty Soho and you’ll instantly see why it’s known for its standout design. You’re greeted by signature brass elements and finishes, vintage-inspired millwork, and stained glass details.Touches of greenery add a bright contrast, cr...

Culture

18 h. ago Toronto Raptors just ended LeBron James' most unbreakable NBA streak

If you were lucky enough to be in attendance for the Toronto Raptors game against the Los Angeles Lakers game on Thursday night, it turns out that you were witnessing NBA history.Not only was it potentially LeBron James’ last-ever game playing at Scotiabank Arena, but it was actually historic for another reason for the four-time NBA MVP and NBA’s all-time leading scorer.James was held to just eight points on the night, one of the rarest feats of his legendary career.The last time James didn’t score at least 10 points in a regular season game was nearly 19 years ago – against the Milwaukee Bucks on January 5, 2007.That’s a streak of 1,297 games in a row, 431 more than Michael Jordan’s mark of 866, which sits second in NBA history.But the streak ended for a pretty decent reason for the Lakers’ side of things – James wasn’t exactly having his best shooting night, and opted to pass the ball to teammate Rui Hachimura on an eventual bu...

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19 h. ago OHL powerhouse Bulldogs getting new arena, plan to stay in Brantford ‘forever’

City council approves sports and entertainment complex to be anchored by junior hockey team

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19 h. ago OpenAI, NextDC Plan to Build $4.6 Billion Sydney Data Center

OpenAI partnered with Australian data center operator NextDC Ltd. to build a A$7 billion ($4.6 billion) large-scale computing cluster in Sydney, accelerating its expansion in the Asia-Pacific region.

Economics

23 h. ago Optiva Receives Final Order Approving Arrangement with Qvantel

TORONTO, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Optiva Inc. (TSX: OPT) (“Optiva“) today announced the receipt of the final order of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) dated December 2, 2025, (the “Final Order“) with respect to the previously-announced plan of arrangement transaction (the “Arrangement“) involving Qvantel Oy (the “Purchaser“). The Final Order […]

Sport

24 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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25 h. ago Dentalcorp Securityholders Approve Proposed Acquisition by Investment Funds Affiliated with GTCR

TORONTO — dentalcorp Holdings Ltd. (“Dentalcorp” or the “Company”) (TSX: DNTL) is pleased to announce that, at the special meeting of the Company’s securityholders (the “Securityholders”) held on December 4, 2025, Securityholders approved the special resolution (the “Arrangement Resolution”) approving the previously announced plan of arrangement whereby a newly formed acquisition vehicle controlled by GTCR […]

Events

25 h. ago Opinion: Edmontonians shouldn't be guinea pigs for AI police bodycams

The Edmonton Police Service’s (EPS) plan to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) facial recognition on officers’ body-worn cameras should alarm Edmontonians. EPS calls this a world-first pilot with Axon, a U.S. body-camera manufacturer. But turning cameras that were sold as tools for police transparency and accountability into instruments of mass surveillance and identification is a dangerous shift in […]

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27 h. ago Onex Partners Announces Completion of Strategic Investment in OneDigital by Stone Point Capital and CPP Investments

All amounts in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated  TORONTO, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Onex Partners announced today that OneDigital, an insurance brokerage, financial services and workforce consulting firm, has closed on a majority investment from funds managed by Stone Point Capital and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments). Stone Point Capital and CPP […]

Economics

27 h. ago Massive crowd expected at Scotiabank Arena for Toronto Sceptres PWHL game

The Toronto Sceptres are heading back to Scotiabank Arena.For the third year in a row, the city’s PWHL team is taking to the biggest hockey rink in Toronto for a regular season matchup, with this year’s edition set for Jan. 17, 2026.The Sceptres have twice played at Scotiabank Arena before under the game billed as the Battle on Bay Street, drawing 19,102 fans in 2024 and 19,285 in 2025.“The game at Scotiabank Arena is easily one of the most exciting games of the year. The energy there the last two seasons has been incredible, you feel it through your whole body,” said Sceptres defender Renata Fast. “Playing in front of 19,000 passionate fans at home is an experience you can’t really put into words. I know this game is circled on all of our calendars.”The Vancouver Goldeneyes are the opponent on the day, with former Sceptres players Sarah Nurse, Hannah Miller, Kristen Campbell and Izzy Daniel all making their first trip back to player their o...

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28 h. ago More Canadians plan to take a winter vacation this year, new survey finds

Nearly half of those surveyed say they're confident they'll vacation this season

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28 h. ago Montréal déclenche un plan d’urgence contre les grands froids

La Ville ouvre un refuge temporaire, deux haltes-chaleur supplémentaires, et les itinérants sont tolérés dans le métro.

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28 h. ago Private security for ByWard Market part of mayor's public safety plan

Many of the investments had previously been announced as part of the city's $5.2 billion budget last month.

Events

28 h. ago Toronto neighbourhood brewery issues candid note as it closes permanently

A Toronto brewery that's been a summertime staple in its neighbourhood for years has closed permanently.As someone who spent the first quarter-century of my life living in The Beach(es), I've seen firsthand just how hard it can be for restaurants to stay alive along the Queen East strip.Yes, members of the neighbourhood ride hard for their local businesses, and a handful have managed to stand the test of time, but when a small window of summertime business accounts for a large majority of the area's foot traffic, it's difficult to make it work.The latest neighbourhood casualty was something of a local success story, having been in business for the past six years, but hey, all good things must come to an end, right?As of Wednesday, Dec. 3, Beaches Brewing Co. has closed permanently.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Beaches Brewing Company ™ (@beachesbrewco)In the ...

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30 h. ago 'Authoritarian and undemocratic': 300 groups unite against Legault's proposed Quebec constitution

Groups that focus on human rights, immigration issues and the environment join unions in calling the CAQ's plan deeply flawed.

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30 h. ago 'Authoritarian and undemocratic': 318 groups unite against Legault's proposed Quebec constitution

Groups that focus on human rights, immigration issues and the environment join unions in calling the CAQ's plan deeply flawed.

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