44 m. ago Celebrating the 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurs Driving Canada’s Growth: 2025 CQCC Award Winners Announced

TORONTO, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — At a time when more than 100,000 2SLGBTQI+-owned businesses contribute over $22 billion to Canada’s economy and employ more than 435,000 Canadians, the Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce (CQCC) is shining a national spotlight on the leaders driving this impact. At its milestone 10th Annual Black & White […]

Economics

50 m. ago Gold Reserve Announces Appointment of New Chair of the Board

PEMBROKE, Bermuda — Gold Reserve Ltd. (TSX.V: GRZ) (BSX: GRZ.BH) (OTCQX: GDRZF) (“Gold Reserve” or the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Michael Johnston as the new Chair of the Board, effective immediately. Mr. Johnston succeeds Robert Cohen, who is stepping down from his role as Chair and director after many […]

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54 m. ago Majority believes only worth hosting World Cup if cities break even, make money

The tournament gets underway next June

Politics

82 m. ago Halifax man convicted of stabbing death to spend at least 10 years in prison

Alexander Charles Howe pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of Adam Jerome Dempsey, 32, earlier this year.

Events

86 m. ago Montreal's Chinatown laments closing of legendary Wing Noodles

“It’s a part of Chinatown’s history but also Montreal’s history,” said CRARR director Fo Niemi, amid worries about the building's future.

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91 m. ago Opinion: Federal funding cut derails hopes for better public transit

The Government of Canada has cut funding for transit agencies across the country. For all the talk of investment in the federal budget, the $3-billion annual Canada Public Transit Fund has been subsumed into the new Build Communities Strong Fund and weakened the federal government’s support for public transit. Transit agencies know they cannot fund […]

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2 h. ago Canada warns travellers to northern Japan to beware of bears

A record 13 deaths have been caused by bears this year between April and Nov. 5, and the country is ramping up efforts to reduce the bear population

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4 h. ago Canada issues serious update to warning for travellers heading to Italy

Canada just updated its travel advisory for parts of Italy ahead of a major sporting event.The Canadian government issued the new travel alert last Friday, warning tourists of safety and security risks in northern Italy during the upcoming Milan Cortina Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.The Olympic Winter Games are set to take place from Feb. 6 to 22, 2026, followed by the Paralympic Winter Games from March 6 to 15, 2026."Venues for the Games will be spread out across several destinations in northern Italy," reads the travel advisory. "Roads and public transportation services may be impacted by winter weather or increased demand."The alert advises Canadians to plan their trips carefully and leave plenty of time to travel between locations.It's also warning travellers to be aware of thieves and pickpockets in crowded areas."People may approach you on the street to sell tickets to events. You should only purchase event tickets through the ...

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5 h. ago This is Mark Sutcliffe's chance to stand up for free speech | Opinion

Mohammed Adam: The police board shouldn't be able to do vet speakers – especially when a court said the policy infringes on the right to freedom of expression.

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5 h. ago Braydon Fisher ends breakout Blue Jays rookie year with a wedding

Rookie pitcher shared on Instagram that he married fiancee Brianna Ririe at a ceremony in Montgomery, Texas, last week.

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6 h. ago Mark Carney booed during Grey Cup in Winnipeg. ‘We were cheered as well,’ PM says

The prime minster posted his own video of the event on social media but replaced audio of the crowd with music

Transport

6 h. ago South Korea Aims to Spur Global Coal Exit as Own Plants Shutter

South Korea aims to support a wider global shift away from coal-fired power as it pursues President Lee Jae Myung’s goal to shutter the country’s own plants by 2040.

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7 h. ago Lumineers added to Rock the Park 2026 lineup: 'Beyond excited'

Rock the Park has announced another headliner for its 2026 lineup.  Grammy-nominated The Lumineers will play on Wednesday July 15, alongside special guests Dylan Gossett, Michael Marcagi and others yet to be announced.  The multi-day music festival – which brings thousands to downtown London’s Harris Park every year – runs from July 15 to 18.  […]

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7 h. ago Toronto store around for 12 years gets new start after forced closure for condos

A local, affordable grocer forced out by a condo development this past summer is preparing for a long-awaited comeback just a few steps from its former home.Residents around Yonge Street and Davisville Avenue voiced their concerns over the summer as a block of neighbourhood shops on the northeast corner was vacated to make way for a new condo project.The abrupt clearance swept out several long-standing businesses, including two budget-friendly grocers, namely Fruits Basket and Fresh Buy Market, as well as a neighbourhood sports bar.The project sparked frustration among local residents, many of whom pointed out that the two grocers were vital for some community members, including seniors, who relied on the walkable stores in place of farther, and higher-priced chains like Metro.Among the business casualties was the decades-old sports bar, Kramer's Bar & Grill, which, aside from its staple chicken wings and pints, became known for its community events, like triv...

Culture

7 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

8 h. ago Canucks Coffee: Who is the real Lukas Reichel? Maybe he should wing it

'Lukas is still very young and a very highly skilled player. I don't know if it's really fair to judge him here when he didn't play much centre in the NHL' — Canucks GM Patrik Allvin

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9 h. ago The Chicks, Rascal Flatts to headline 2026 Boots and Hearts Music Festival

Boots and Hearts is the largest music and camping festival in Canada

Culture

9 h. ago Jonathan Quick n’a pas aimé un geste posé en fin de match: les bancs se vident entre les Rangers et les Red Wings

On a frôlé la bagarre générale entre deux équipes originales de la LNH.

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10 h. ago New figures confirm London rents are sinking – but not on all units

Rents across London dropped at one of the fastest rates in the country in October, the latest snapshot of Canada’s rental market shows. But the downward pressure on prices – the result of softening demand and increasing supply of units – is doing little to bring rents down in a particular segment of London’s market: […]

Economics

13 h. ago Kazakhstan Turns to Swiss Court for Oil Arbitration Leverage

Kazakhstan filed a lawsuit in Switzerland in a bid to strengthen its multibillion-dollar arbitration battle with international oil companies operating in the country.

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