3 h. ago Alberta's top doctor urges Albertans to get vaccinated as flu cases surge

Confirmed influenza cases have more than doubled since late November and health officials are urging Albertans to get vaccinated. In her first press conference as Alberta’s top doctor, Dr. Vivien Suttorp said what makes this flu season unique and with more hospitalizations is the predominance of influenza A H3N2. The strain historically impacts children, seniors […]

Science

5 h. ago Montrealer pleads guilty to killing man in knife fight over a woman

Uriel Pepin Rojas, 23, was initially charged with second-degree murder in the death of 23-year-old Liam Angelo Rodriguez, but pleaded guilty to manslaughter.

Events

5 h. ago The POS for Carriers Ready to Push Boundaries: Introducing iQ Storefront

ORLANDO, Fla. — iQmetrix, the only provider of Interconnected Commerce software built specifically for telecom retail, announced the successful live deployment of iQ Storefront with America Wireless LLC, a Total Wireless authorized retailer operating 10 locations in Florida. The platform has been in production since December 5, 2025, processing real transactions across prepaid journeys. “Our […]

Transport

6 h. ago Why this couple is selling their trendy cafe and leaving Toronto behind

Just a year after their grand opening, the couple behind one of the hottest new restaurants in Toronto is making the decision to quit while they're ahead, selling their business and moving out of the city entirely.Toronto is crazy about our coffee shops, and the city's residents are as faithful to their go-to spots as our neighbours in the U.K. are to their local pub, but that doesn't keep the odd unicorn from breaking through.The Junction's Coffee by Joy proved to be one such cafe in 2025.Founded by real-life couple Monika Novakova and Tomas Vitmajer, the minimalistic coffee shop has found itself the setting for an innumerable number of TikToks and Instagram posts during its first year in business.Coffee by Joy is one of the most talked-about cafe openings of 2025. Photo courtesy of Coffee by Joy.In August, months after the cafe officially opened in December of 2024, the couple also opened a gallery space in the cafe, turning the cafe itself into...

Economics

6 h. ago Husband facing murder charge after wife dies in B.C. hospital: RCMP

A 49-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection to the death of his wife in British Columbia earlier this week.

Events

6 h. ago Tenants file claims over unsafe living conditions at notorious Toronto apartment

Residents of one of Toronto's most notorious apartment buildings have filed two multi-tenant applications at the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB), following years of maintenance issues and pest infestations. Tenants of 500 Dawes Rd. in East York are seeking rent refunds and action against the building's landlord, Carolyn Kreb, citing years of neglect and unsafe conditions. For years, tenants say the building has been consistently deteriorating, with reports of crumbling balconies, water-damaged ceilings, rodent infestations, and ongoing maintenance issues that have gone unaddressed. Mayor Olivia Chow toured the apartment back in July, and heard from tenants who noted the building's water-damaged walls, out-of-service elevator, and rusted balcony guards. 1/ TODAY:Tenants at 500 Dawes Rd will be holding a brief press conference at 12pm to announce the filing of two multi-tenant applications at the Landlord & Tenant Board500 Dawes is considered among ...

Society

9 h. ago What Toronto Blue Jays' latest signing means for bullpen's biggest question mark

The Toronto Blue Jays missed out on the likes of Edwin Diaz and Robert Suarez, but were still able to add an intriguing bullpen arm.After initial reports emerged late last week, the Blue Jays confirmed Monday that they had signed 35-year-old Tyler Rogers to a three-year, $37 million deal. The submariner impressed in a big way in 2025, posting a dazzling 1.98 ERA in a combined 77.1 innings split between the San Francisco Giants and New York Mets.What immediately stands out when scanning Rogers' 2025 stats, however, is that over his 77.1 innings, he had just 48 strikeouts.Unlike several other relief pitchers the Jays showed interest in, Rogers isn't the type to blow the doors off opposing batters. In fact, his fastball sits in the low 80s. The lower speed, paired with his unique throwing position, often makes hitters uncomfortable and forces them into soft contact.What's interesting about the Rogers signing is what it will mean for Jeff Hoffman moving forward.Hoffman, who ...

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12 h. ago One of downtown Toronto's last gas stations could be torn down for condos

Downtown Toronto's supply of gas stations is dwindling, and another one just joined the chopping block.A proposed 50-storey condominium at the northeast corner of Richmond and Jarvis spells the potential end of an existing Petro-Canada location that has functioned as a gas station since the 1960s.As more and more developers balk at the current condo market crash, it is the Alberta-based parent company of Petro-Canada, Suncor Energy, that is pursuing the redevelopment proposal for its 115 Jarvis site.The proposal seeks to tear down the existing gas station and convenience store, and build a 50-storey condo tower in their place. The tower is proposed to rise almost 165 metres with a design by architects Arcadis that features a pair of fused volumes differentiated through contrasting finishes.While many new proposals have opted to pursue rental housing amid a nosediving condo market, Suncor is planning 596 condominium units for the site.Such residential densities are promoted by pl...

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13 h. ago François Legault confirme avoir «repris le contrôle» des négociations avec les deux fédérations de médecins

François Legault a confirmé, vendredi matin, qu’il avait «repris le contrôle des négociations avec les deux fédérations de médecins».

Politics

21 h. ago Lakefront Toronto home listed for sale for the first time in nearly a century

Toronto's waterfront is full of beautiful houses, but 9 Silver Birch Ave. is something truly rare.One of just fourteen homes directly on the sand, it offers a lifestyle most of us only dream about: morning walks along the boardwalk, afternoons collecting beach glass, and evenings dining under the stars with the gentle lap of Lake Ontario as your soundtrack.This home has been cherished by the same family for nearly a century, filled with decades of laughter, holidays, and even two weddings celebrated on the lawn with the lake as a backdrop.The living room has a wood-burning fireplace. Inside, the home is nostalgic in the best way.The kitchen. Sure, it shows its age in places — the kitchen and bathrooms are quite dated, and updates will be needed to bring it fully into the modern era — but the potential here is undeniable.The living room with stained glass windows. The main floor is bright and airy with great views of the water. The conver...

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24 h. ago Strategic Storage Growth Trust III, Inc. Acquires Three Self

LADERA RANCH, Calif. — Strategic Storage Growth Trust III, Inc. (“SSGT III”), a private real estate investment trust sponsored by an affiliate of SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop”) (NYSE: SMA), announced the acquisition of a three-property self-storage portfolio in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. The portfolio totals approximately 179,900 net rentable square feet and includes […]

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26 h. ago Boat sinks in Vancouver’s English Bay with only mast still visible

The Department of National Defence confirmed on Thursday that heavy winds in the Vancouver area caused multiple vessels to become unmoored, drag anchor, or become beached.

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27 h. ago Primaris REIT Publishes Third Annual Sustainability Report and Green Bond Allocation Report

TORONTO — Primaris Real Estate Investment Trust (“Primaris” or the “REIT” or the “Trust”) (TSX: PMZ.UN) announces the publication of its third Sustainability Report and its Green Bond Allocation Report. In the Sustainability Report Primaris outlines its updated Sustainability plan, progress against targets, governance practices, accomplishments, and metrics that impact its business. Consistent with the […]

Politics

28 h. ago Autopsies confirm double homicide in southeast Edmonton shooting

The two men were pronounced dead by officers at the scene early on December 12

Events

29 h. ago Man charged after $5,000 in tampered gift cards found in Oshawa

Cops were called to a fraud-in-progress at a Real Canadian Superstore.

Economics

29 h. ago University of Toronto among schools struggling as students skip Canada

Universities in Canada are feeling the impact of stricter immigration policies, with the majority reporting decreases in international student enrolment rates.When compared to other regions, Canada had the highest number of universities that reported seeing a dip in international student enrolment, even more so than the U.S. The Global Enrolment Benchmark Survey was created in collaboration with NAFSA, Oxford Test of English, and Studyportals, and takes a look at how patterns have changed over time. The survey includes 461 institutions from 63 countries, 20 of which are from Canada. It also provides insight into the enrolment period from August to October 2025.“Last year’s survey showed a market in transition. This year’s survey shows those early signs have turned into real changes,” reads the report. “Policy and visa restrictions are still the biggest obstacles to international recruitment in some regions, especially in Canada and the United States.&rd...

Society

29 h. ago Universities struggling as international students skip Canada

Universities in Canada are feeling the impact of stricter immigration policies, with the majority reporting decreases in international student enrolment rates.When compared to other regions, Canada had the highest number of universities that reported seeing a dip in international student enrolment, even more so than the U.S. The Global Enrolment Benchmark Survey was created in collaboration with NAFSA, Oxford Test of English, and Studyportals, and takes a look at how patterns have changed over time. The survey includes 461 institutions from 63 countries, 20 of which are from Canada. It also provides insight into the enrolment period from August to October 2025."Last year's survey showed a market in transition. This year's survey shows those early signs have turned into real changes," reads the report. "Policy and visa restrictions are still the biggest obstacles to international recruitment in some regions, especially in Canada and the United States."...

Society

31 h. ago Amid a wave of mortgage renewals, borrowers will have leverage in 2026

Mortgage holders may be offered better rates or perks to stay

Events

31 h. ago Tilray Accelerates U.S. Medical Cannabis Expansion After Landmark Federal Rescheduling: Launches Tilray Medical USA to Lead Nationwide Medical Cannabis Innovation and Growth

Global Cannabis Leader Poised for Major U.S. Market Entry, Signaling New Era for Healthcare NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tilray Medical, a division of Tilray Brands, Inc. (“Tilray” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: TLRY; TSX: TLRY) and a global leader in medical cannabis healthcare, today confirmed its planned strategic framework to advance its […]

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31 h. ago Michael Geller: How B.C. real estate is shaping up for the year ahead

Comment: Housing market needs some jolts of innovation to end current malaise

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