4 h. ago Regina police officer caught committing 67 privacy breaches using police database

Regina police disciplined an officer for repeatedly accessing personal data of six citizens without authorization 67 times throughout the course of three years.

Events

4 h. ago Boat sinks in Vancouver’s English Bay with only mast still visible

The Department of National Defence confirmed on Thursday that heavy winds in the Vancouver area caused multiple vessels to become unmoored, drag anchor, or become beached.

Other

6 h. ago California woman accuses Amazon driver of stealing pet cat: ‘WE JUST WANT HER BACK’

The delivery driver can be seen in video footage picking Piper up by the scruff of her neck and toting the cat to his vehicle

Transport

7 h. ago Instacart settles with FTC over deceptive practices but faces separate investigation into prices

Delivery company Instacart will pay $60 million in customer refunds under a settlement reached with the Federal Trade Commission over alleged deceptive practices. The FTC said Thursday that Instacart has been falsely advertising free deliveries. The San Francisco-based company isn’t clearly disclosing service fees, which add as much as 15% to an order and must […]

Economics

7 h. ago University of Toronto among schools struggling as students skip Canada

Universities in Canada are feeling the impact of stricter immigration policies, with the majority reporting decreases in international student enrolment rates.When compared to other regions, Canada had the highest number of universities that reported seeing a dip in international student enrolment, even more so than the U.S. The Global Enrolment Benchmark Survey was created in collaboration with NAFSA, Oxford Test of English, and Studyportals, and takes a look at how patterns have changed over time. The survey includes 461 institutions from 63 countries, 20 of which are from Canada. It also provides insight into the enrolment period from August to October 2025.“Last year’s survey showed a market in transition. This year’s survey shows those early signs have turned into real changes,” reads the report. “Policy and visa restrictions are still the biggest obstacles to international recruitment in some regions, especially in Canada and the United States.&rd...

Society

8 h. ago Alberta ups referendum petition fees to $25K — a 5,000% hike to discourage ‘frivolous applications’

Premier Danielle Smith's government is hiking the cost to apply for a citizen-initiated referendum from $500 to $25,000, saying it's about making sure applicants are serious.

Economics

8 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 […]

Politics

10 h. ago Jesta I.S. Launches FarsightIQ: ML + Agentic AI Power Actionable Retail Intelligence

MONTREAL — Jesta I.S. today announced the launch of FarsightIQ, a new AI-focused division delivering what the company calls one of retail’s most advanced AI-driven commerce platforms—where machine learning and agentic AI don’t just predict what’s next, they help retailers act on it. “After 55 years of deep retail expertise, the rapid evolution of AI […]

Technology

10 h. ago Curling's Rock League rolls out 2026 and '27 schedule, host cities

Curling's first gender-mixed pro league 'will be a showcase of the innovation and atmosphere that will define a new era in curling'

Sport

11 h. ago Canadians to get two federal payments early this month. Here’s what to know about your CPP and OAS benefits

The Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security payments are delivered ahead of Christmas. They also increase a little in the new year

Other

11 h. ago TTC trips could soon be refunded when delayed 15 minutes or more

Toronto transit riders could soon be compensated for long delays.On Dec. 17, members of Toronto City Council voted to explore the possibility of offering TTC riders a refund if they experience delays of 15 minutes or longer.The motion was initially introduced by Councillor Brad Bradford as a proposal to implement a full money-back guarantee, but the council voted to amend it so that the TTC Board will instead "evaluate and consider" how such a program could work.Other cities, including London, Singapore, and Washington D.C., already offer refunds to commuters experiencing significant delays. The regional GO Transit system also implemented a similar policy, a model Toronto is now looking to emulate. "Implementing a refund system would demonstrate that both the Toronto Transit Commission and City Council respect customers' time and money," says Councillor Brad Bradford in a notice of motion presented to council. Bradford argues that this app...

Other

14 h. ago Toronto outranks Vancouver on list of world's most desirable cities

Two cities in Canada have earned a spot in a new list that ranks cities based on how well they attract people, capital, and enterprises.The ranking, which includes two major cities in Canada this year, looks at each city's comprehensive power to attract people and companies from around the world. Since 2008, the Mori Memorial Foundation's Institute for Urban Strategies in Japan has published the Global Power City Index (GPCI). The GPCI measures each city's appeal based on six functions: economy, research and development, cultural interaction, livability, environment, and accessibility."The GPCI is able to grasp the strengths, weaknesses, and challenges of global cities in a continuously changing world, not only through a ranking, but also through analyzing that ranking's specific components," reads the report.To compare 48 cities, the six main categories were further broken up into 72 categories. Based on this, each city was scored accordingly, and the...

Other

15 h. ago Alberta’s municipal spending problem: Why taxpayers never get a break

Albertans are told, year after year, right before the holidays, that municipal tax increases are “unavoidable.” Inflation. Growth. Aging infrastructure. Pick your justification. Yet, what’s missing from the conversation is where are the municipalities that have actually cut spending, held the line or delivered tax relief? They’re nowhere to be found — and that says […]

Politics

16 h. ago The Curator: Beauty stocking stuffers that deliver major holiday magic

From Daise's buzzy new body mist to the L'Occitane's luxe hand cream, read on for 14 beauty stocking stuffers that are sure to delight the beauty lovers in your life.

Politics

17 h. ago Opinion: Toronto is the natural home for the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank

Canadian cities should not fight among themselves. Canada's financial capital is the clear choice for this country's bid

Events

19 h. ago I have never written to the Citizen before. But this story was deeply disturbing | Letters to the Editor

Thursday, Dec. 18: Citizen readers discuss a CHEO nurse with uncertain Canadian residency and Ontario's lacking Public Health policy

Other

20 h. ago Takeda’s Zasocitinib Landmark Phase 3 Plaque Psoriasis Data Show Promise to Deliver Clear Skin in a Once

Pivotal Phase 3 studies of once-daily oral zasocitinib met all primary and ranked secondary endpoints in patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis More than half of study participants treated with zasocitinib achieved clear or almost clear skin (PASI 90), and on average about 30 percent achieved completely clear skin (PASI 100) by week 16 Zasocitinib was […]

Other

24 h. ago Ghislaine Maxwell seeks release, citing ’new evidence’ in sex

Jeffrey Epstein's former girlfriend asked a federal judge on Wednesday to set aside her conviction

Other

28 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

28 h. ago WARMINGTON: Currency exchange operator brutally beaten, robbed of $60,000

The way this senior citizen was viciously mugged at his money exchange business looked like something out of Pulp Fiction. But this was Erin Mills in Mississauga. Certainly not the Erin Mills the late great mayor Hazel McCallion thought would be the model suburban neighbourhood where families can live safety and successfully. It’s still a […]

Economics