7 h. ago Toronto's brutal traffic among world's worst but not as bad as other city in Canada

To the surprise of probably no one, Toronto was yet again called out for its terrible traffic in a new global traffic ranking.The 2025 Global Traffic Scorecard by Inrix ranked the world's worst cities for traffic congestion. Toronto made the list but – fortunately? – it's not as high as you think.According to the report, Toronto took the 34th spot, which could be worse but could also be better. Even U.S. tourists are appalled by our traffic, calling it worse than Los Angeles or India. Ouch. Celebrities constantly call out local gridlock, too. But given the frequency of highway closures and lane restrictions, can we blame them?Alas, it appears our gridlock issues aren't as bad as Montreal's, as the report indicates that the Quebec metropolis has the worst traffic congestion of any other city in Canada. Overall, it ranks as the 28th worst city in the world.  Using three years of transportation data, the report looks at travel times betwe...

Events

12 h. ago Newfoundland girl’s disappearance prompts calls for tougher laws to stop abductions

The girl’s disappearance underscores long-standing concerns about the ease with which a parent can take a child to another country without the other parent’s knowledge or consent. 

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15 h. ago Ocado Gets $350 Million Payment From Kroger for Site Closures

Ocado Group Plc will receive a one-time cash payment of $350 million from Kroger Co., more than previously announced, after the US grocer decided to close three automated warehouses and scaled back plans for a wider rollout.

Economics

17 h. ago Indonesia Coal Plant Seen as Flagship For Fuel’s Exit Scraps Early Closure

A coal-fired power plant in Indonesia scheduled to close down early and act as a flagship for efforts to shift Asia’s economies away from the fossil fuel has scrapped proposals to shutter ahead of schedule.

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21 h. ago Bell: Alberta separatists, Danielle Smith gives you a break — we'll see what you do with it

Premier Danielle Smith makes things plain. It's up to Alberta separatists to show their cause is as popular as they say it is

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21 h. ago Bell: Danielle Smith gives Alberta separatists a break — we'll see what they do with it

Premier Danielle Smith makes things plain. It's up to Alberta separatists to show their cause is as popular as they say it is

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21 h. ago Jasper’s Patricia Street Deli rises from the ashes with new Edmonton eatery

Patricia Street Deli was one of several Jasper businesses impacted by the devastating 2024 wildfire. Now, the beloved eatery has relocated and reopened in Edmonton.

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23 h. ago High Level lumber mill closure to affect 190 jobs in northern Alberta

West Fraser Timber says it plans to indefinitely curtail work at its High Level mill in northern Alberta due to significant weakening in demand for oriented strand board (OSB).

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24 h. ago Low Level Bridge closed this weekend as city wraps rehabilitation work

The City of Edmonton said Low Level Bridge construction is expected to wrap up head of schedule, with northbound and southbound traffic fully restored in the coming weeks.

Other

28 h. ago As temperatures plummet, temporary shelter opening in YMCA building

Montreal mayor calls on boroughs, residents and merchants to chip in, and to show tolerance.

Other

28 h. ago Revitalized New Look and Menu for Popular Prince George Restaurant

Rockford Bar & Grill is excited to welcome guests back to experience its newly redesigned BC location PRINCE GEORGE, British Columbia, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Just in time for the festive season, the Rockford Bar & Grill team is delighted to announce the official reopening of its Prince George location. Situated next to the Sandman […]

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29 h. ago Paige Spiranac quietly donated thousands amid Internet Invitational cheating controversy

Popular golf influencer reported gifted her skins winnings from Internet Invitational to the family of Cody 'Beef' Franke.

Technology

32 h. ago Viral video in downtown Kingston sparks backlash, prompts police and BIA response

A viral video showing a Kingston business owner rinsing a sidewalk near a person experiencing homelessness sparked backlash but police say the incident was a misunderstanding.

Events

33 h. ago UBC students sing on the beach and record music to raise money for ocean protection

The track — for UBC's Ocean Song Project — is an a cappella mash-up of popular songs with ocean-related lyrics

Sport

36 h. ago Consultations set to begin on controversial Quebec constitution bill

Critics say the constitution bill would erode human rights and limit dissent, and could reopen an unnecessary debate on abortion.

Society

40 h. ago Biggest Office Party Night of the Year Set for Unprecedented Surge in 0.0 Drinking

AMSTERDAM, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On one of the most popular dates for work festive parties, a new global study* from Heineken® 0.0, the World’s number 1† non-alcoholic beer, reveals that 2025 marks the first festive season where saying “no thanks” needs no excuse, with almost three-quarters (72%) of people confident to skip […]

Culture

44 h. ago Crown Royal plant closure agreement ‘best possible outcome’ for workers: Union

Workers at Amherstburg bottling facility to receive additional pay, other benefits ahead of February shutdown

Society

46 h. ago 'Punch in the gut': Island community calculating ripple effects of Crofton mill closure

'We had the mill so long, we just couldn't picture that day when it was no longer going to be operating. So, to get that news yesterday was a real punch in the gut' — North Cowichan Mayor Rob Douglas

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50 h. ago Constellation in Settlement Talks With DOJ Over Calpine Deal

Constellation Energy Corp. is hashing out a settlement with the US Justice Department to pave the way for the closure of its landmark $16.4 billion acquisition of closely held Calpine Corp., a deal that would create the country’s largest power fleet.

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50 h. ago Workers at Crown Royal bottling plant in southwestern Ontario ratify closure deal

Union members at a southwestern Ontario plant that bottles Crown Royal whisky have voted to ratify a deal that gives them an increase in severance pay and other benefits. Unifor Local 200 president John D’Agnolo said 89 per cent of workers at the Diageo plant in Amherstburg, Ont., voted in favour of a closure agreement […]

Society