3 h. ago The Liberals' broken promise to cap, not cut the public service could hurt them in Ottawa

Lori Turnbull: There are around 150,000 public servants who live and work in the National Capital Region. And many of them vote.

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5 h. ago Sick days increased almost 14 per cent when public servants returned to office three days a week

Public servants have taken more sick days as remote work rules have changed.

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7 h. ago Spanish Budget Stalemate Keeps Government’s Spending Drive in Check

Spain’s politicians really can’t agree on a budget, and that’s working out just fine for the public finances.

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9 h. ago Grokipédia contre Wikipédia: la bataille des encyclopédies en ligne

Elon Musk s’est engagé à la fin octobre dans une lutte contre l’encyclopédie libre, qu’il accuse de partis pris.

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12 h. ago Calgary’s federal housing funding ‘at risk’ as motion introduced to repeal citywide rezoning

The motion to repeal citywide rezoning will now be debated by Calgary city council in December, and would require a public hearing in March if its approved.

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13 h. ago CN Proudly Celebrates the 30th Anniversary of its Privatization

MONTREAL, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Thirty years ago today, on November 17th, 1995, CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) shares were offered in an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges, raising C$2.25 billion. At the time, it was the largest IPO in Canadian history. Founded in 1919, CN […]

Culture

15 h. ago Keep Water Public Coalition: Conservative Government’s Bill 60 Turns Water Into a Business and Threatens Public Health

TORONTO — With the Ford Conservatives expected to pass Bill 60, the Keep Water Public coalition warns the legislation risks making water less affordable and less safe, eroding public-health protections and allowing corporate-control to raise water rates. Keep Water Public is a campaign by The Council of Canadians, Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment […]

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15 h. ago Parts of sex offender registry could reportedly become public: Ford

"Throw them in jail. Throw away the key," premier says

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16 h. ago ‘Truly incredible’: Commuters impressed with new branch of Montreal’s rail network

MONTREAL — Fifteen-year-old Dustin Flores-Ranger says he’s taken a ride on the new branch of Montreal’s light-rail network for three consecutive days — since the extension opened to the public over the weekend. The teenager says he’s been passionate about public transit his whole life, and wanted to be around on Monday to make sure […]

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16 h. ago Fennec Pharmaceuticals Announces Closing of Offering of Common Shares

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fennec Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:FENC) (TSX:FRX) (“Fennec” or the “Company”), a specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced the closing of its underwritten registered public offering of 5,366,667 common shares (which amount includes exercise in full of the underwriters’ option to purchase additional common shares) at a public […]

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16 h. ago Trump’s ‘declassified’ Amelia Earhart files already public, expert says

The Trump administration unsealed the Earhart documents months after it released thousands of files containing information about the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.

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17 h. ago Opinion: Federal funding cut derails hopes for better public transit

The Government of Canada has cut funding for transit agencies across the country. For all the talk of investment in the federal budget, the $3-billion annual Canada Public Transit Fund has been subsumed into the new Build Communities Strong Fund and weakened the federal government’s support for public transit. Transit agencies know they cannot fund […]

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17 h. ago Ford government open to using notwithstanding clause to publish sex offenders registry

Currently, the Ontario Sex Offender and Sex Trafficker Registry is accessible to police enforcement agencies but not to members of the public. 

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18 h. ago Soaring number of fatal collisions in Calgary, Edmonton prompts plea from police

The number of motorists and pedestrians killed this year in Calgary and Edmonton is soaring and has prompted police to issue a public plea for help reducing the number of deaths.

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19 h. ago Oilers coach Knoblauch with surprise move, sticks with rookie d

Kris Knoblauch’s best quality. His calm is impressive. His tactics have often been on the mark. But the thing I keep coming back to is his great patience, how he never throws players under the bus in public, invariably has their back, and is willing to stick with a player even as he’s struggling mightily. […]

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20 h. ago Costco locations across Ontario rolling out big change for holiday season

Calling all Costco shoppers! The massive U.S. retailer is rolling out some changes during the holiday season, and here's everything you need to know. Just in time for the festive season, Costco Canada is introducing extended shopping hours, but only for a short period. Following Thanksgiving, the big-box retailer extended its operating hours and has now geared up for another round of longer hours as shopping ramps up. Starting today, Costco warehouses will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays. The extended schedule remains in effect throughout the holiday season until Jan. 1, 2026. Business Centres in Ontario will also adjust their schedules. Normally closed by 6 p.m. on weekends, these locations will now stay open until 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays during the holiday shopping rush. Still, there are a few notable exceptions to be aware of. While warehouses will be open on Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, and...

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20 h. ago Canada issues serious update to warning for travellers heading to Italy

Canada just updated its travel advisory for parts of Italy ahead of a major sporting event.The Canadian government issued the new travel alert last Friday, warning tourists of safety and security risks in northern Italy during the upcoming Milan Cortina Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.The Olympic Winter Games are set to take place from Feb. 6 to 22, 2026, followed by the Paralympic Winter Games from March 6 to 15, 2026."Venues for the Games will be spread out across several destinations in northern Italy," reads the travel advisory. "Roads and public transportation services may be impacted by winter weather or increased demand."The alert advises Canadians to plan their trips carefully and leave plenty of time to travel between locations.It's also warning travellers to be aware of thieves and pickpockets in crowded areas."People may approach you on the street to sell tickets to events. You should only purchase event tickets through the ...

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21 h. ago Toronto's iconic dog fountain is getting a massive refresh this winter

Toronto's iconic dog fountain is getting a major refresh this winter, as the City prepares to hire a vendor that will repair and repaint the 27 dog sculptures (and the often overlooked but never forgotten, lone cat) that make up the centrepiece of Old Town's Berczy Park.Legendary Canadian landscape architect Claude Cormier (1960-2023) was the mastermind behind the fountain and led the renowned design firm, Claude Cormier + Associés, now known as CCxA, during the overhaul of Berczy Park. The studio is responsible for several major public spaces across Toronto and Montreal, including Sugar Beach and Love Park.Berczy Park's redesign was officially unveiled in June 2017 after extensive consultation with the Old Town Toronto neighbourhood, and quickly became one of Cormier's most recognizable works throughout his illustrious career.However, over time, the sculptures in the park have aged, and the once-vivid four-legged friends that surround the two-t...

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22 h. ago Man who rushed Ariana Grande at ‘Wicked’ premiere jailed in Singapore

The man who sprinted over to Ariana Grande and threw his arm around her during the premiere was charged with being a public nuisance by a Singapore court.

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22 h. ago How new early retirement buyouts will work for public servants

What we know so far about the early retirement incentives announced in Budget 2025.

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