2 h. ago Harsh holidays: Edmonton gets extreme blast of winter for Christmas week

Toques, scarves, mitts and boots could be hot items under the Christmas tree this year as Edmonton finds itself in the midst of a vicious cold snap just in time for the holidays. The forecast from Environment Canada shows a prolonged frosty streak until at least Dec. 25, with daytime highs below -20 C, and […]

Society

2 h. ago Des centaines d’animaux nuisibles infectent des édifices fédéraux

Insectes, chauves-souris, rongeurs et autres bêtes ont été signalés plus de 500 fois dans les immeubles.

Politics

2 h. ago Smith defends Alberta Next panel recommendations to advance provincial police, pension plan

Smith denied publishing the panel's recommendations on the last Friday before Christmas, when the original release date was supposed to be Dec. 31, was an attempt to "bury" the discussion.

Events

5 h. ago B.C. climate news: Province calls on Ottawa for flood help | More than 450 square kilometres of forestry land now protected | Ottawa introduces stricter methane rules

Here's all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the week of Dec. 15 to Dec. 21, 2025.

Society

6 h. ago BC Housing directed to investigate accused killer’s presence at SRO

The province has directed BC Housing to investigate how an accused killer, wanted on a Canada-wide warrant, was able to shelter in a single-room occupancy building in Vancouver.

Economics

6 h. ago Ho, ho snow? Metro Vancouver residents dreaming of a white Christmas could be in luck

Environment and Climate Change Canada says there's a slight chance of showers or snow flurries overnight on Christmas Eve, as temperatures drop to a low of 1 C.

Culture

7 h. ago La gestion de l’offre sacrifiée par Ottawa? «2026 va être une année extrêmement difficile pour les négociateurs canadiens»

La gestion de l’offre sera-t-elle sacrifiée pour faire avancer les négociations commerciales entre le Canada et les États-Unis?

Events

7 h. ago Le gouvernement fédéral tarde à annoncer son changement d’approche en matière d’IA

Le ministre de l’Intelligence artificielle n’a pas mis l’accent sur la réglementation.

Politics

7 h. ago Le fédéral tarde à annoncer son changement d’approche en matière d’IA

Le ministre de l’Intelligence artificielle n’a pas mis l’accent sur la réglementation.

Politics

8 h. ago Is the ‘superflu’ as bad as it sounds? Here’s what to know about the new mutated variant surging in Canada

One UK study reported this year's flu shot was 60 to 70 per cent effective in children at reducing the risk of emergency department visits or hospitalizations, says a pediatric infectious diseases specialist at the Montreal Children's Hospital

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8 h. ago This Day in History, 1920: Province publisher named B.C. Lt.

Walter Nichol was a force in B.C. newspapers, and made a fortune doing it

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8 h. ago Niagara cops arrest Welland man suspected of shooting officer

An intense standoff began Friday and ended with the 59-year-old suspect in custody nearly 24 hours later

Events

10 h. ago Meet B.C. Chief Aaron Pete, one of the hottest new voices in Canada

Douglas Todd: The 30-year-old chief is attracting millions of viewers and readers by probing for a middle way on some of the most polarizing debates of our era, including regarding Indigenous affairs

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11 h. ago Opinion: Western Canada joins moon mission through lunar vehicle program

Canada is contributing several key technologies to NASA’s Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the moon for the first time in more than half a century. One of the newest elements of Canada’s contribution is the Lunar Utility Vehicle (LUV), a Canadian-designed mobility platform that will support future human and robotic activities on […]

Society

11 h. ago Opinion: Changes needed to protect young sexual abuse victims

Despite widespread awareness of trauma-informed practices, Canada’s justice system continues to fail young survivors of sexual abuse. Instead of adapting the system to protect and empower the most vulnerable, we force them to navigate processes that often re-traumatize and silence them. Why prepare children for harm, rather than demanding that the system evolve? A recent […]

Events

12 h. ago Letters: Even B.C. municipalities appreciate the revenue of Alberta pipelines

Will the Oilers survive the loss of Tristan Jarry? VOTE IN OUR DAILY ONLINE POLL! OIL IRONY B.C. municipalities pushed the province not to devalue pipelines in the province. They claim that they would lose millions in taxes. Is that not a bit ironic after all you hear of B.C. not wanting pipelines. CURTIS RADCLIFFE […]

Politics

13 h. ago BLUETTI Holiday Gift Guide: Powering Canada’s Winter Adventures with Boxing Day Savings

TORONTO, Dec. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As winter blankets Canada in snow and ice, outdoor enthusiasts, skiers, ice fishers, and winter travelers need reliable power to stay connected, safe, and comfortable. BLUETTI’s Boxing Day Holiday Gift Guide showcases its top portable power solutions for Canadians, now available with major savings of up to 56% from […]

Society

19 h. ago Vendu comme souverain, un pipeline canadien est célébré par Washington

Les investissements américains sont les bienvenus pour le pipeline devant nous «protéger» des États-Unis.

Events

19 h. ago Toronto restaurants all seem to have basement bathrooms and it's a problem

Toronto boasts thousands of bars and restaurants, but have you noticed how most of them have bathrooms in the basement? One map designed by a local entrepreneur shows a surprisingly high volume of spots with inaccessible ground-floor washrooms.Maayan Ziv is the founder of AccessNow, an app that maps and rates the accessibility of public places in Toronto. Ziv, who lives with spinal muscular atrophy and uses a wheelchair to get around, designed the app so that users can search a particular space and see how accessible it really is via a green thumbs-up or a red thumbs-down icon. A yellow pylon icon on the app indicates a space is only partially accessible.For instance, the Kinton Ramen location in Koreatown is flagged with a red thumbs down for its inaccessibility, as is The Keg Mansion on Jarvis St., and the hip taco spot Seven Lives in Kensington. While AccessNow has expanded across the globe, Ziv says spaces in Toronto are mapped to a level that users wouldn't see in...

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20 h. ago Pluie et forts vents: plus de 70 000 foyers toujours privés d’électricité à travers la province

Les forts vents, pouvant atteindre 90 km/h, et la pluie causent plusieurs pannes de courant vendredi à travers la province.

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