2 h. ago “On December 6, We Remember”: Community members honour the memory of murdered women and girls with a Shoe Memorial in New Westminster

NEW WESTMINSTER, British Columbia, Dec. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On December 6, BC food workers with the United Food and Commercial Workers Locals 247 and 1518 will gather at Hyack Square in New Westminster to hold their 21st annual Shoe Memorial commemorating the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. The […]

Events

9 d. ago Over $40,000 in prizes up for grabs in our 15th annual 12 Days of Giveaways

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and your favourite holiday gift-stravaganza is returning for its 15th anniversary. And this time it's bigger than ever.With more than $40,000 in amazing prizes, we're thrilled to bring you our epic 12 Days of Giveaways, where for 12 days in December, we bring you new opportunities to win incredible gifts.From luxury hotel stays to gift cards for your favourite stores and experiences at the hottest restaurants in your city, every day is a new opportunity.The 12 Days of Giveaways began all the way back in 2010, when we gave away $3,000 to our small but growing fan base.Flash forward 15 years, and we have over ten times that amount to give back to our readers.We know that it's been a wild 2025 for our audience, with the rising price of groceries, increasing housing costs, and inflation, so we wanted to bring some holiday cheer into the Christmas season.How it worksStarting on Monday, Dec. 1, we'll be launching a nu...

Economics

9 d. ago Bitget Launches Stock Futures Rush Phase 7 with $280,000 in TSLA Tokenized Shares Up for Grabs

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Nov. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), today announced Stock Futures Rush – Phase 7, a new trading campaign giving users the chance to grab a share of $280,000 in equivalent tokenized TSLA shares, with a top individual prize of $8,000 TSLA. The promotion will run from […]

Economics

9 d. ago Vancouver author wins $70,000 prize for book about critical minerals and green energy

Vince Beiser's Power Metal: The Race for Resources That Will Shape the Future tops prestigious prize

Economics

1 week ago Major Toronto destination about to transform into dazzling winter wonderland

Toronto's Sankofa Square is set to host the third annual Winter Glow starting on Dec. 11, transforming the public square into a winter wonderland featuring a holiday market, musical performances, and classic carnival rides.A highlight this year will be the return of the 45-foot-tall Ferris wheel, as well as the nostalgic Great Canadian Carousel.The SHEIN Box Santa also makes a comeback this year, giving away over 6,000 free prizes to lucky winners, with the activation taking place from Dec. 11 to 14.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Julian (@julian.halm)Another festival highlight includes My Pop Choir, a local community-based choir, which will perform on opening night to kick off the celebrations at Sankofa Square.This winter festival runs from Dec. 11 to Dec. 21—Monday to Friday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission is f...

Politics

2 w. ago BTCC Exchange Supercharges Black Friday 2025 with 2 Million USDT in Rewards Plus Exclusive JJJ Signed Prizes

A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this link. VILNIUS, Lithuania, Nov. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BTCC, the world’s longest-serving cryptocurrency exchange, is powering the upcoming Black Friday with a massive 2,000,000 USDT reward pool featuring exclusive prizes from its global brand ambassador Jaren Jackson Jr. (JJJ). Running from November […]

Economics

3 w. ago London marks Remembrance Day amid snow: 'Spirit of our community'

Hundreds attended Victoria Park on Tuesday for Remembrance Day, battling through snow and slush in downtown London for the annual observance at the park’s cenotaph. “Thank you all for coming on this cold November day,” master of ceremonies Jim Swan said to the crowd. “Your attendance is appreciated by the veterans as well as the […]

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3 w. ago WATCH LIVE: Remembrance Day ceremony at Halifax’s Grand Parade

The annual Remembrance Day ceremony is being held at Halifax's Grand Parade.

Culture

3 w. ago Homes For Our Troops announces 9th Annual Veterans Day Celebrity Auction to raise funds for severely injured Veterans

Bid on eBay between November 11th – 21st Taunton, MA, Nov. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Homes For Our Troops (HFOT) announces its 9th Annual Veterans Day Celebrity Auction, an exciting campaign to raise funds for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans. This year’s event features an incredible lineup of celebrities, musicians, authors, and sports figures led […]

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