68 m. ago Inflation affecting holiday spending for nearly 80% of Canadians: Poll

Of those cutting back, 4 in 5 will reduce holiday spending

Economics

74 m. ago New Alberta bill seeks to formalize citizenship on licences, integration with health care cards

Bill 10 formalizes the province's push to add citizenship markers to driver's licences and integrate them with health care numbers.

Science

1 hour ago Elizabeth May says she will vote for Mark Carney’s budget as confidence vote looms

May had previously said he would be voting against the budget, but that she was open to negotiating with the Liberal government

Transport

3 h. ago Gen Z plans to fund holiday shopping with credit cards, survey shows

This year, 40 per cent of Canadians aged 18-34 are planning on spending more on holiday shopping this year than they did last year, a new survey shows.

Society

4 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...

Society

4 h. ago Saskatchewan signs first contracts with nurse practitioners to expand primary care

Nurse practitioners can perform many tasks similar to family doctors, such as diagnosing and treating illnesses, prescribing medications and providing referrals to specialists.

Politics

5 h. ago Jimmy Kimmel bandleader Cleto Escobedo’s cause of death revealed

Escobedo died last week at age 59

Politics

5 h. ago Lenovo.com Launches Black Friday Deals Early with Deep Discounts Up on Best Sellers Like the X1 Carbon

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. — Lenovo is jumpstarting the holiday season with its most extensive Black Friday Sale yet, offering exclusive discounts and doorbusters starting earlier than ever. From November 25 through November 27, My Lenovo Rewards members can enjoy early access to limited-quantity Black Friday doorbusters and an additional 5% off sitewide. Not a […]

Economics

7 h. ago Consumers facing new scam threats this holiday season: BMO’s financial crimes head

As the holiday shopping season approaches, one expert says there are some scam trends emerging that consumers need to watch out for. Larry Zelvin, the head of the financial crimes unit at BMO Financial Group, said new technologies like artificial intelligence are making fraud harder to detect. “The risks are ever-present every day all year […]

Society

7 h. ago Make the holidays extra magical with a membership to Toronto's Ripley's Aquarium

Gifting season is here, and if your shopping list includes some ocean magic, there’s only one place in Toronto to get it.Ditch the gift wrap and give the gift of the ocean with exclusive events and memberships at Ripley's Aquarium of Canada! With 20,000 aquatic animals waiting to be admired, Ripley's Aquarium of Canada has the perfect gift for everyone on your list.Dive in and check out these exclusive and fin-tastic Ripley's Aquarium of Canada experiences.MembershipsThe ultimate gift for ocean lovers far and wide is a membership to Ripley's Aquarium, which offers unlimited visits all year long. That means hanging out with the star fish and other sea friends for 365 days.Benefits include discounts on food, retail, and special events, plus free admission to Jazz Night — it's the gift that keeps on giving! Fun for the whole family, receive 20 per cent off when you purchase three or more memberships.Memberships also unlock exclus...

Society

8 h. ago Everything happening at CF Toronto Eaton Centre this holiday season

November in Toronto marks the beginning of the holiday season, when the city comes alive with festive vibes and magic.To help make the city shine extra bright, CF Toronto Eaton Centre is launching a whole spectrum of holiday programming. From the beloved Christmas tree light and snow shows to live musical performances and all of your shopping needs, this is where you'll want to be this season.Grab your Santa hat and check out what holiday programming is happening at the CF Toronto Eaton Centre.Indoor holiday tree light and snow showsEveryone knows that Toronto's holiday season doesn't officially start until the CF Toronto Eaton Centre Christmas tree is glowing bright. Check out the annual tradition where the awe-inspiring 114-f00t-tall tree has already made its debut.Four festive animated light shows will rotate daily on the tree with accompanying music to get you in a holly jolly mood. Presented by PayPal Pay in 4, the light and s...

Society

9 h. ago Black Friday bling without the bills: How to shop smart and avoid debt

To keep your Black Friday holiday spend from ruining your budget, start by totalling the purchases you charged to your credit cards and treat that amount as your repayment target.

Economics

9 h. ago Trump now says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files

'I DON’T CARE!' Trump wrote in his social media post. 'All I do care about is that Republicans get BACK ON POINT.'

Other

10 h. ago SEX FILES: When mommy issues make you feel like a third wheel in your relationship

'A spouse's relationship with their mother can sometimes blur the line between closeness and enmeshment'

Other

10 h. ago Tom Cruise finally gets honorary Oscar at the Governors Awards

"In that theatre we laugh together, we feel together, we hope together," he said after a two-minute ovation.

Politics

14 h. ago Carney faces crucial confidence vote as MPs set to vote on budget

Prime Minister Mark Carney faces a crucial confidence vote on his budget on Monday, but it's not known yet if Canada will be heading to another election or not.

Transport

14 h. ago Carney’s federal budget faces critical confidence vote in House of Commons

The Liberal government’s federal budget will be put to a vote in the House of Commons Monday, setting up a critical test for Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Events

14 h. ago Gen Z outspending older Canadians, relying on credit this holiday season: survey

TORONTO, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gen Z and younger millennials are outspending older generations this holiday season—and they’re leaning on credit cards to do so, according to new survey findings from CPA Canada. As the holiday spending season fast approaches, the survey suggests that 40 per cent of younger Canadians (ages 18-34) plan […]

Society

22 h. ago Pediatricians protesting Bill 2 say 'everybody suffers' when preventive care is ignored

Dozens of pediatricians and family doctors protested the health-care reform outside the Montreal Children’s Hospital on Sunday, as part of co-ordinated demonstrations across Quebec.

Transport

30 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