1 hour ago Canada’s innovation performance continues to decline at a time of unprecedented change

OTTAWA, Ontario, Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canada continues to fall further behind peers in key measures of science, technology, and innovation performance. A new report from the Council of Canadian Academies (CCA) details the daunting challenges facing Canada that could ultimately threaten the country’s economic prosperity and standard of living. A high-performing science, […]

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3 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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11 h. ago Toronto Blue Jays pitcher ties the knot with his high school sweetheart

It's been quite the year for Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Braydon Fisher.The 25-year-old was acquired by the Blue Jays in a trade that saw Cavan Biggio head to the LA Dodgers partway through the 2024 season. At that time, he hadn't yet pitched at the MLB level.However, that changed this past season, as Fisher was selected to the Blue Jays' 40-man roster in early May. He wound up pitching 50 innings for the Jays, posting an impressive 2.70 ERA along with 62 strikeouts. He was also entrusted with pitching seven innings during the playoffs.The great year for Fisher was extended into the offseason, as the right-hander tied the knot last week with his fiancée, Brianna Ririe, at The Luminaire in Montgomery, Texas. The Jays reliever announced the exciting news on Instagram over the weekend.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Braydon Fisher (@braydon_fisher11)"Marrie...

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12 h. ago NDP finances in far better shape than B.C.'s under its watch

Vaughn Palmer: NDP treasurer talking about paying off party debt and piling up surpluses a stark contrast with how the current leadership manages provincial finances

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13 h. ago UCP files lawsuit against former caucus members and Alberta Party president  

Alberta's United Conservative Party is suing two former caucus members over their attempts to start a new provincial political party under the Progressive Conservative brand.

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17 h. ago Opinion: A step forward, miles to go: The truth about ending the province's spousal cap

Spencer van Vloten: The rule that essentially cuts off people with disabilities from much needed provincial support if they have a working partner has caused decades of harm — and despite the change announced last week, the biggest barriers still loom large

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18 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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18 h. ago Transflo Expands Leadership at ATI with Appointment of Dwayne Primeau as President

Founder Frank Pellitta Moves into Accelerated Innovation Role as Chief Telematics Officer TAMPA, Fla. — Transflo today announced the appointment of Dwayne Primeau as President of Assured Telematics Innovation (ATI) by Transflo. Primeau brings more than two decades of experience in technology and enterprise solutions, including leadership roles at Xerox and Salesforce. Most recently, he […]

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19 h. ago Plan to transform Toronto office building into huge tower slapped down by City

An ambitious plan to plop a tower on top of an existing office building has been slapped down by planners.The late 2021 proposal from Slate Asset Management, seeking to add new levels above the Modernist-style 1968-built Padulo Building at 1 St. Clair W., has hit a snag. A new report recommends that City Council refuse the proposed 49-storey development, throwing a wrench in the Gensler-designed development.And the impending refusal actually has nothing to do with height.First tabled in December 2021, the plan calls for the current 12-storey office building to be retained, expanded, and modernized, while two neighbouring low-rises at 11 and 13 St. Clair W. — home to Shenanigans Pub and a Pizzaiolo location — would be razed to make way for the new building.The office building would be renovated and expanded, while the two retail properties on the right would be torn down. Image via Google Street View.However, a Nov. 10 report recommending refusal of the project cuts the p...

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23 h. ago Norway Oil Fund to Change Property Strategy to Fix Poor Returns

Norway’s $2.1 trillion sovereign wealth fund is changing how it invests in real estate, citing disappointing results so far.

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24 h. ago First American Uranium Inc. Announces Effective Date for Name Change

Vancouver, BC, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First American Uranium Inc. (CSE: NIOB) (FSE: IOR) (OTCQB: NIOMF) (“First American”, or the “Company”) is pleased to announce, further to its news release of November 3, 2025, it will change its name to “North American Niobium and Critical Minerals Corp.” effective November 20, 2025. The new […]

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24 h. ago LEEF Brands Announces Insider Share Purchases Following Strong Q3 Results

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LEEF Brands, Inc. (CSE: LEEF, OTCQB: LEEEF) (“LEEF” or the “Company”), a leading multi-state operator, today announced that members of its senior leadership team have purchased LEEF shares on the open market following the Company’s recent third-quarter earnings release. The purchasers were made by Micah Anderson, […]

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24 h. ago University of Calgary professor receives research leadership award for work on 3D mapping technology

Faramarz Samavati working with Calgary-based startup BigGeo to commercialize Discrete Global Grid System technology

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25 h. ago VinFast’s Growth Reflects Vingroup’s Legacy of Putting Customers First

Vingroup, Vietnam’s largest private conglomerate and VinFast’s parent, has built its market leadership on a deeply rooted customer-first philosophy. MARKHAM, Ontario — From its birth as a bold newcomer, VinFast has proven its genuine staying power. In October 2025, the company announced that it had delivered more than 100,000 vehicles in Vietnam during the first […]

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25 h. ago Chris Selley: The NDP leadership race looks more like a death march

When the NDP succeeds provincially, it’s usually as the centre-left option in a de-facto two-party system. In Ottawa, that job is taken

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27 h. ago The government won't achieve public service cuts through attrition alone

Even with an early retirement incentive, it will be hard for some departments to achieve the cuts through voluntary departures.

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38 h. ago Mayor’s ‘priority’ Dundas TTC station renaming comes with hidden costs

A city bureaucrat told the TTC that changing the name of the subway station would necessitate $400,000 worth of map updates that needed “to be accounted for.”

Economics

43 h. ago U.K. government poised to overhaul asylum system as political storm brews over migration

Policy changes another attempt to make Britain less attractive to those seeking refuge and easier to remove migrants who don't qualify for asylum

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44 h. ago Jewellers contend with changing consumer behaviour amid high gold prices

Holiday season remains key period for jewelry industry, with gift items accounting for significant share of yearly revenues

Economics

45 h. ago B.C. Premier David Eby won’t face leadership review as NDP delegates signal support

B.C. Premier David Eby faced NDP delegates during their convention and received enough support to avoid facing a leadership review.

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