5 h. ago Real or fake? Researchers to develop tool that would help courts spot AI evidence

TORONTO — As artificial intelligence makes it easier for anyone to doctor — or even fabricate — videos, photos and other types of evidence, a group of researchers in Canada is aiming to help the courts sort through what’s real or fake. The team, which includes technologists and legal scholars based in universities in Ontario […]

Sport

7 h. ago River Pointe Towns: 'We fell in love with the location, the view and the layout'

New home in Cochrane is a nature-filled retreat next to fly-fishing heaven and riverside pathways for walking the dog.

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7 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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7 h. ago Suspect in D.C. pipe bomb case said to have confessed in interviews with investigators

WASHINGTON — The man accused of planting a pair of pipe bombs outside the headquarters of the Republican and Democratic national parties in Washington on the eve of the U.S. Capitol attack confessed to the act in interviews with investigators, two people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. Brian Cole Jr. also indicated […]

Economics

8 h. ago Ukraine’s MHP Mulls Nation’s First Corporate Bond Since Invasion

Agricultural firm MHP SE is gauging investor interest in what would be the Ukrainian corporate sector’s first bond since Russia’s full scale-invasion, according to people familiar with the matter.

Economics

11 h. ago NBA legend LeBron James dined at Toronto restaurant and called the food 'incredible'

Staff and patrons at Toronto establishment Silent H were treated to an appearance by NBA legend LeBron James this week.James' Los Angeles Lakers were in town on a team road trip this week, claiming a nail-biting buzzer-beating victory over the Toronto Raptors on Thursday evening. While it was a historically poor performance for James, the record 21-time All-Star was still able to dine at one of his favourite local haunts while in town.James not only posed with restaurant staff at Silent H, but even sent his personal compliments to the chef, asking, "Food is incredible, what's your name chef?"    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Patrick Marzouk (@patrickmarzouk)James is a repeat customer at the King West establishment and also took time to pose with the Silent H team during a 2024 visit.And the future Hall of Famer is not alone among NBA stars in his love for the restaur...

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11 h. ago U.S. Supreme Court allows Texas to use redrawn voting map, favouring GOP

The Supreme Court’s order puts the 2-1 ruling blocking the map on hold at least until after the high court issues a final decision in the case.

Other

11 h. ago Vancouver church celebrates its 100th anniversary with a restoration

The Second Church of Christ Scientist is a familiar landmark at 1900 West 12th in Vancouver

Culture

13 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

15 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

18 h. ago India’s NIIF to Consider Selling Stake in Smart Power Meter Firm IntelliSmart

India’s National Investment and Infrastructure Fund is considering selling its 51% stake in IntelliSmart Infrastructure, according to people familiar with the matter.

Economics

27 h. ago Sherwood Park senior killed in collision with school bus near Millet

RCMP from Wetaskiwin responded just before 8 a.m. Thursday to the head-on collision between the bus and an SUV on Highway 814 at Township Road 480, near Millet.

Events

27 h. ago Owner of Bathtub Bikes celebrates new business sign after five

Adam Rhind, the owner of Bathtub Bikes, said that his goal has been to make bikes affordable and accessible for everyone

Economics

27 h. ago Calgary’s GlobalFest pauses ticket sales as affordability, politics squeeze festivals

GlobalFest has been celebrating multiculturalism through fireworks, pavilions, food kiosks and shows for over 20 years but a drop in attendees last year has left finances strained.

Politics

28 h. ago What are ‘Trump accounts’ and could the idea help Canadian families invest and build wealth?

Trump accounts would function most similarly to a TFSA or RESP in Canada, experts say, though with different advantages

Economics

30 h. ago Citadel’s Apex Said to Buy Gas Assets from Jerry Jones’ Comstock

Apex Natural Gas, owned by hedge fund giant Citadel, has agreed to buy natural gas assets in Texas for about $430 million from billionaire Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’ Comstock Resources Inc., people familiar with the matter said.

Economics

31 h. ago Cority launches Cortex AI to deliver trusted artificial intelligence in EHS+

Embedded AI layer and centralized “control center” aims to help customers apply AI agents to see and prevent risks across operations TORONTO, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cority, the global leader in EHS+ software, today unveiled Cortex AI, a groundbreaking suite of intelligent agents and a centralized AI Control Center that redefines how organizations […]

Culture

32 h. ago Welcome to Tuba Town: Viral video puts Dugald, Man. on the map

A community just east of Winnipeg is quickly becoming known as 'Tuba Town,' thanks to a viral video of its middle school band preparing for a holiday concert.

Other

33 h. ago Auto loan defaults continue to rise as affordability takes a bite out of consumers’ pockets

The auto market is whack: Fewer cars were produced during the pandemic, interest rates drove up prices, and tariffs hurt affordability too

Economics

33 h. ago MEDIA ADVISORY: Long Term Care Workers Hold Information Picket in Sydney on Friday

SYDNEY, NS — Long term care workers represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) will hold an information picket outside the Mayflower Mall in Sydney on Friday. They are gathering to raise awareness for bargaining, which aims to bring a nearly two-year expired contract up to date, and ask for support from the […]

Society