1 hour ago Israël interdit l’accès à Gaza à 14 ONG et durcit le contrôle sur l’action humanitaire

Plusieurs responsables humanitaires dénoncent une volonté de «contrôle politique» de leur action.

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1 hour ago In Full: Bank of England Policymakers’ Views After Cutting Rates

The Bank of England is giving investors a more detailed look at the range of views across the nine members of its rate-setting panel.

Events

2 h. ago Bank of England Cuts Rates to 3.75% With Weaker Inflation Ahead

The Bank of England cut interest rates to the lowest in almost three years in a pre-Christmas boost for UK households, and suggested inflation is cooling enough for it to ease policy further in 2026.

Economics

3 h. ago Hanes: Longueuil mayor fights for transparency in the Nooran Rezayi case

Mayor Catherine Fournier has demonstrated an admirable commitment to bringing the facts to light in the police-involved death of 15-year-old Nooran Rezayi.

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5 h. ago Modest but steady economic growth likely means no interest rate cut for Europe

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Signs of a modest economic upswing in Europe will likely let the European Central Bank keep interest rates unchanged Thursday for a fourth straight meeting. President Christine Lagarde has said at recent meetings that monetary policy remains “in a good place” with the benchmark deposit rate at 2%. Analysts expect that […]

Economics

9 h. ago Asian shares follow Wall Street lower as AI worries drag tech stocks lower

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares slipped further on Thursday after declines for AI stocks dragged the U.S. market to its worst day in nearly a month. Traders are waiting for an update on U.S. inflation, and on a decision Friday by Japan’s central bank on interest rates. The Bank of Japan is expected to raise […]

Economics

10 h. ago Martin, McKenna lift Canada past Sweden in world juniors pre

KITCHENER — Brady Martin scored twice as Canada defeated Sweden 2-1 in pre-tournament action for the world junior hockey championship Wednesday. Gavin McKenna, a projected top pick in next summer’s NHL draft, provided two assists and Carter George made 19 saves for Canada. Viggo Bjorck replied for Sweden and Herman Liv stopped 24 shots at […]

Culture

11 h. ago Équipe Canada junior : le trio de Michael Hage est déjà bien en marche

Michael Hage a déjà bâti une belle chimie avec ses compagnons du premier trio du Canada.

Other

13 h. ago Riley Keough is biological mom of John Travolta’s son, lawsuit claims

Legal action filed by Priscilla Presley’s former business partner Brigitte Kruse

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13 h. ago SmartStop Self Storage Marks 15 Years in Canada With Continued Growth and Market Leadership

LADERA RANCH, Calif. — SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop”) (NYSE: SMA), an internally managed real estate investment trust and a premier owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the United States and Canada, is celebrating the 15th anniversary of operations by SmartStop and its affiliates in Canada. This milestone reflects the company’s long-standing commitment […]

Politics

13 h. ago U.S. admits liability in D.C. plane crash lawsuit from victim’s family

The U.S. government acknowledged that the Federal Aviation Administration and the Army played a role in causing the collision last January that killed 67 people.

Events

14 h. ago BOE Set to Resume Rate Cuts After Inflation Drop: Decision Guide

The Bank of England will likely deliver a pre-Christmas interest-rate cut on Thursday as concerns shift away from inflation and toward the UK’s struggling economy and jobs market.

Economics

14 h. ago US Stocks Drop a Fourth Day as Exit Out of AI Shares Continues

US stocks sank for a fourth straight day as weakness in AI-related stocks outweighed investor optimism about the potential for additional interest-rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.

Economics

15 h. ago CPABC: Kootenay labour market shows cracks as unemployment rises

CRANBROOK, British Columbia, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to BC Check-Up: Work, an annual report by the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) on labour market trends across the province, the unemployment rate in the Kootenays was 6.8 per cent in November 2025, nearly double the November 2024 rate of 3.6 per cent. […]

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15 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Answer the bell — AHS should reinstate ceremony marking successful cancer treatment

Bell ringing when leaving a cancer ward at the end of successful treatment is not specifically a Christmas tradition. However, it’s hard to think of a more Grinch-y action than AHS’s decision to stop the tradition for young cancer patients at Edmonton’s Stollery Children’s Hospital. And to stop the practice with a letter left casually […]

Events

16 h. ago More fatalities possible if province raises speed limits on highways, warns motor association

'The typical outcomes are that small increases in speed tend to increase fatalities and injuries at a higher rate than the speed increases,' said Robert Harper, president of the Alberta Motor Transport Association

Events

17 h. ago Capital Power Announces Conversion Results for Its Preferred Shares (Series 1)

EDMONTON, Alberta, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Capital Power Corporation (“Capital Power”) (TSX: CPX) announced today that following the December 16, 2025 deadline for submitting notices to convert Cumulative Rate Reset Preference Shares, Series 1 (the “Series 1 Shares”) into Cumulative Floating Rate Preference Shares, Series 2 (the “Series 2 Shares”), the number of […]

Economics

17 h. ago Village Farms International Creates Global Strategy Officer Role and Appoints Brian Stevenson

Proven tobacco, pharmaceutical, and cannabis executive will lead the Company’s enterprise-wide strategic agenda Appointment underscores the Company’s commitment to disciplined global expansion and long-term value creation LAKE MARY, Fla., Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Village Farms International, Inc. (“Village Farms” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: VFF), today announced the appointment of Brian Stevenson to the […]

Society

17 h. ago Le fils du cinéaste Rob Reiner comparaît pour le meurtre de ses parents

Il doit être de retour le 7 janvier pour plaider coupable ou non-coupable.

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17 h. ago Montreal doctors call for caution and flu shots amid surge in cases

Rates of influenza transmission are doubling every week in Quebec, and the disease is particularly virulent in schools.

Science