83 m. ago Hastings Racecourse in Vancouver to shut down permanently, operator says

VANCOUVER — A horse racing tradition in Vancouver for more than 130 years is closing permanently. Hastings Racecourse and Casino says in a statement that thoroughbred horse racing at the facility in East Vancouver is ending effective immediately. Wayne Odegard, regional vice-president with the Great Canadian Entertainment, says it was an “extremely difficult decision” to […]

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5 h. ago 'I used to be the kid looking for help': Can Man Dan marks 15 years of holiday food and toy drive

Starting Friday, Johnstone will spend the next three nights camping and greeting people who come to his truck by the southside toy store.

Society

6 h. ago Supreme Court will hear EMSB appeal regarding Quebec secularism law March 23

The EMSB is appealing a February 2024 Quebec Court of Appeal decision that removed charter protections for English school boards.

Other

7 h. ago Notable early reaction to Netflix’s deal to acquire Warner Bros.

NEW YORK (AP) — Netflix’s $72 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. studio and its film and television operations drew quick reactions Friday. Film and television industry entities including guilds and the lobbying group for movie theater owners criticized the deal, warning it would harm consumers and cinema owners. In announcing the deal, Warner Bros. […]

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7 h. ago Provincial police seek big rig that left Hwy. 401 crash scene

For the second time in three days, OPP are probing a Highway 401 crash involving a transport truck driver who failed to remain at the scene.

Events

8 h. ago Can Maple Leafs’ flying circus operate without its safety net?

As the TSN panel summed up Thursday night after the latest injury scare with Joseph Woll, Maple Leaf goaltending has become a test of “ability versus durability”. Having a 1 and 1A rooming together on the roster is fine — unless both are in the medical tent. As of the third period of the 5-1 […]

Transport

9 h. ago Laurentian Bank bowing out of retail banking from stiff competition: CEO

The head of Laurentian Bank of Canada says the country’s retail banking industry had become too competitive for it to try and go it alone. The bank announced Tuesday it was splitting itself up with plans to effectively give its retail and small and medium business segments to National Bank, and sell its commercial operations […]

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12 h. ago Le REM partiellement paralysé une bonne partie de la matinée

Une interruption partielle du service s'est étirée sur quatre heures vendredi matin.

Culture

12 h. ago Importante perquisition en Gaspésie: un kilo de coke et plusieurs armes saisies

Deux personnes ont été arrêtées dans le cadre d’une opération qui a permis de saisir environ un kilo de cocaïne et plusieurs armes à Murdochville.

Economics

15 h. ago LEEF Brands Announces Full Early Conversion of ~US$10.5 Million of USD Convertible Debentures

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LEEF Brands, Inc. (CSE: LEEF, OTCQB: LEEEF) (“LEEF” or the “Company”), a leading multi-state operator, today announced the full early conversion of its outstanding 11% secured convertible debentures due September 9, 2027, in principal amount together with accrued and unpaid interest of approximately US$10,588,928. The conversion […]

Economics

16 h. ago Parex Resources Announces Llanos Foothills Strategic Alliance, Operational Strength, and Timing of 2026 Guidance

CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Parex Resources Inc. (“Parex” or the “Company”) (TSX: PXT) and its strategic partner Ecopetrol S.A. (“Ecopetrol”), are pleased to announce an update on their Llanos Foothills exploration program, where a full strategic alliance has effectively been achieved. Additionally, the Company provides an update on its corporate production […]

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17 h. ago Crypto Exchange HashKey Is Said to Take Investor Orders for Hong Kong IPO Next Week

Cryptocurrency-exchange operator HashKey Holdings Ltd. is set to start taking investor orders as soon as next week for its Hong Kong initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter.

Technology

22 h. ago Toronto home bought in the '70s for $64K just hit the market for over $1 million

Can you believe a downtown Toronto house once sold for just $64,000?That's exactly what Gerry Gold paid for 6 Prospect St., a charming central Cabbagetown Victorian, back in 1978."I bought this house in 1978 and have been living here ever since," Gold told blogTO.  "Now that I'm in retirement, I'm planning to move to Delta Road Cottage," a renowned project he completed about 12 years ago with the help of Teeple Architects.The front entrance. For architecture fans, Teeple Architects' portfolio is mostly academic institutional projects and multi-family residential projects, but Delta Road Cottage shows the firm's genius with smaller-scaled projects, and if you haven't seen it, it's worth a Google.A stained glass transom and exposed brick walls add character to the main floor. Back on Prospect Street, the home itself is a treasure trove of classic character.The main floor of the house. Listing agent...

Economics

22 h. ago Moonup Technology Partners with European Smart Home Leader Shelly to Showcase Full Smart Building Ecosystem at the 2025 Taipei Building Show

TAIPEI, Taiwan, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Moonup Technology Co., Ltd., the Taiwan operations partner of European smart home leader Shelly (Shelly Group), announced its major participation in the 2025 Taipei Building Show to be held from December 11 to December 14 at Nangang Exhibition Center. The company will present Shelly’s complete smart building […]

Politics

24 h. ago OpenAI, NextDC Plan to Build $4.6 Billion Sydney Data Center

OpenAI partnered with Australian data center operator NextDC Ltd. to build a A$7 billion ($4.6 billion) large-scale computing cluster in Sydney, accelerating its expansion in the Asia-Pacific region.

Economics

25 h. ago Calgary’s budget applauded but ‘sustainability’ of spending questioned

To partly reduce the property tax increase, Calgary city council tapped into $50 million of investment income to help pay for city operations.

Other

28 h. ago Police locate vehicle, ID driver after tow operator killed on Hwy. 401

A 42-year-old operator from Kitchener was hit while helping a stranded motorist at about 7:18 a.m. Wednesday.

Events

29 h. ago Electric utility opens emergency centre as more ugly weather heads for Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia Power has issued a statement saying rain and snow overnight will be whipped up by strong winds that will continue to lash the province on Friday.

Other

29 h. ago DMG Blockchain Solutions Announces AI Strategy Update and November Preliminary Operational Results

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DMG Blockchain Solutions Inc. (TSX-V: DMGI) (OTCQB US: DMGGF) (FRANKFURT: 6AX) (“DMG”), a leading vertically integrated blockchain and data center technology company, announces an update to its Christina Lake site AI development strategy. The Company had provided guidance for a gradual transition of its Christina Lake […]

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30 h. ago JAY GOLDBERG: Mark Carney almost gives B.C. dangerous leverage over national pipeline

Prime Minister Mark Carney came dangerously close to handing British Columbia a de facto veto over a national pipeline and calling it “co-operative federalism.” Canada urgently needs a new oil pipeline from Alberta to the West Coast. This pipeline would play a crucial role in diversifying Canada’s economy by giving Canada access to Asian buyers […]

Society