4 h. ago Lakefront Toronto home listed for sale for the first time in nearly a century

Toronto's waterfront is full of beautiful houses, but 9 Silver Birch Ave. is something truly rare.One of just fourteen homes directly on the sand, it offers a lifestyle most of us only dream about: morning walks along the boardwalk, afternoons collecting beach glass, and evenings dining under the stars with the gentle lap of Lake Ontario as your soundtrack.This home has been cherished by the same family for nearly a century, filled with decades of laughter, holidays, and even two weddings celebrated on the lawn with the lake as a backdrop.The living room has a wood-burning fireplace. Inside, the home is nostalgic in the best way.The kitchen. Sure, it shows its age in places — the kitchen and bathrooms are quite dated, and updates will be needed to bring it fully into the modern era — but the potential here is undeniable.The living room with stained glass windows. The main floor is bright and airy with great views of the water. The conver...

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6 h. ago Nickel Extends Rebound After Indonesia Signals Mine Output Cut

Nickel advanced for a third day, extending its rebound from an eight-month low on the prospect of reduced supply from top producer Indonesia.

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9 h. ago Saskatchewan digs out after significant Wednesday night snowfall

A big blizzard blew in lots of snow for Saskatchewan on Wednesday. Residents are working hard to clear driveways and sidewalks while a new system is brewing for Friday.

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12 h. ago Home for the holidays? How travel conditions look ahead of Christmas

After parts of Alberta were pummelled by a dump of snow, high winds and blizzard-like conditions, Saskatchewan and Manitoba were hit by the storm on Thursday.

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14 h. ago Santa, elves sought in alleged Montreal grocery theft described as political act

MONTREAL — In what activists have described as a Robin Hood-inspired theft at a Montreal grocery store this week, several dozen people dressed as Santa and elves allegedly shoplifted thousands of dollars worth of food in an effort to denounce rising prices. A group called Robin des Ruelles — Robins of the alleys _ has […]

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14 h. ago Bulgarians protest widespread graft and call for a fair election

SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Tens of thousands of people on Thursday filled the streets of Bulgaria’s capital and other major cities in the country, calling for a fair election and an independent judiciary able to effectively fight widespread corruption. The demonstrations in Sofia and elsewhere came after last week’s protests sparked by the government’s budget […]

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17 h. ago Saskatchewan potash mine cleared to resume operations after fatal incident

Operations are set to resume Friday at the K3 potash mine in Esterhazy, Sask., after a fatal incident earlier this week.

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17 h. ago Residents of Saskatchewan town without water for days after supply compromised

OUTLOOK — Residents of a central Saskatchewan town aren’t expected to have drinking water for the rest of the week after its supply was compromised. Kevin Trew, chief administrative officer of Outlook, Sask., says the town shut down its water distribution Monday morning after a staff member found that the hatch to its distribution reservoir […]

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18 h. ago Woman charged with homicide in death of mother in Leeds and the Thousand Islands

A 43-year-old Lansdowne woman has been charged with homicide after OPP on a 'wellness call' discovered the body 73-year-old woman.

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20 h. ago Birchtech Receives Decision Increasing Its Judgment Amount to Approximately $78 Million from U.S. District Court of Delaware in Patent Infringement Case Against Major Energy Companies

Capital from Judgment Provides Launchpad for Novel Water Purification Technologies CORSICANA, Texas, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Birchtech Corp. (TSX:BCHT) (OTCQB:BCHT), a leader in specialty activated carbon technologies for sustainable air and water treatment, today announced that U.S. District Court Judge Christopher J. Burke has issued a final memorandum opinion and called for a […]

Economics

20 h. ago 'That was what sold Alberta': How an empty farmhouse near Balzac helped bring J. Law to Calgary for Die My Love

It all began with an empty farmhouse on the outskirts of Balzac. Producers and location crews had apparently been all over the United States, Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan looking for what would become the central location for the Jennifer Lawrence unsettling psychological comedy-thriller Die My Love. Reportedly, nothing felt right to director Lynne Ramsay. Eventually, […]

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22 h. ago What you need to know about navigating the mess at Trudeau airport

The multi-level parking garage, a fixture at the airport since the 1960s, was closed in October, leaving the area short of thousands of parking spots.

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23 h. ago EU’s Top Diplomat Says ‘Good Luck’ to US Effort to Bring Putin Into Fold

The European Union’s top diplomat poured cold water on the American proposal to reestablish economic ties with Russia as part of ongoing discussions to end Moscow’s war against Ukraine.

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28 h. ago Ontario pushing ahead with controversial plan to let sewage flow next to public beach

Local politicians, environmental groups, and physicians are sounding the alarm following the Ontario government's move to proceed with the construction work on a Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) system across from Ontario Place, which, critics argue, could have devastating health effects on those who swim, paddle, and gather in the area.Grassroots organization Ontario Place for All denounced the provincial government's decision to move ahead with the controversial sewage plan, arguing that the work could allow raw sewage to be discharged into the water along the lakeshore.Construction began after the Ford government passed the polarizing Bill 5, which the group says removes the requirement for public consultation on this type of infrastructure work."This is another example of how the current Government of Ontario is changing the law to make this project easier for them and to avoid public consultation and transparency," said Ann Elisabeth Samson, Co-Chair, Ontari...

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33 h. ago Oil Gains With Venezuelan Blockade, Russian Sanctions in Focus

Oil extended gains after bouncing off a four-and-a-half-year low, as investors weighed geopolitical risks from Venezuela to Russia against a still-bearish supply outlook.

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35 h. ago Saskatchewan town remains without drinking water with restoration date unknown

Residents of Outlook, Sask. could remain without safe drinking water for several days, with an official saying it's "difficult to say" when access will return.

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37 h. ago Thousands without water in Saskatchewan after town’s supply compromised

OUTLOOK — Residents of a central Saskatchewan town aren’t expected to have drinking water for the rest of the week after its supply was compromised. Kevin Trew, chief administrative officer of Outlook, Sask., says the town shut down its water distribution Monday morning after a staff member found that the hatch to its distribution reservoir […]

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37 h. ago Two more recall applications for Alberta UCP MLAs approved by Chief Electoral Officer

Justice Minister Mickey Amery and Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk now on long list of recall subjects

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39 h. ago Power knocked out to thousands of customers as strong winds swept through B.C.

VANCOUVER — Thousands of people across British Columbia lost power overnight as strong winds swept across the province, generating gusts in excess of 100 kilometres an hour in some communities. BC Hydro says in a statement that power was knocked out by the overnight wind storm for about 120,000 customers, although it was gradually being […]

Economics

40 h. ago Thousands of chargers sold at major chains across Canada have been recalled

Health Canada has announced that it's recalling thousands of chargers sold at Winners, HomeSense, and Marshalls.Shoppers in Canada who've purchased the brand of wireless chargers from Winners, HomeSense, and Marshalls are being warned of a potential safety risk. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Dec. 15, Health Canada stated that it's recalling the Isla Rae Magnetic Wireless Charger as it can overheat, thereby posing fire and burn hazards."This recall involves Isla Rae Magnetic Wireless Charger 15W, MagSafe Compatible," reads the statement. "Immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to any HomeSense, Winners, or Marshalls for a refund."Health Canada said that as of Nov. 26, the company received five reports of incidents of mild burns. According to TJX Canada, 7,000 of the affected products were sold in Canada from June 2024 to April 2025.Make sure to check if you have the affected product. If so, immediately stop using it and r...

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