1 hour ago ‘Unacceptable and dangerous’: Europe fires back at criticisms in Trump’s new security strategy

The strategy targets institutions that ‘undermine political liberty,’ immigration policies, the collapse of birth rates, and the loss of national identities among other things

Events

2 h. ago Vancouver Wall Centre hitman sentenced to 20 years in prison

Almost 14 years ago, hitman Dean Wiwchar walked into a crowded Sheraton Wall Centre and shot gangster Sandip Duhre in the head.

Events

4 h. ago A weekend 'blitz': Negotiations resume on Quebec doctors' pay model

The two sides plan to meet through the weekend, says Dr. Marc-André Amyot, president of the Fédération des médecins omnipraticiens du Québec.

Science

4 h. ago This TSX stock was up 17% this week and it could gain another 36%, analysts say

The Week in Stocks: Which Canadian Big Banks had their price targets increased, why tax loss selling will be trickier this year and some top picks for 2026 from RBC Capital Markets

Economics

4 h. ago Mayors urge Ontario to declare state of emergency to address homelessness, addiction

Wants province to provide more funding and engage more actively with cities and other stakeholders

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5 h. ago Ottawa moving to reissue fishing licences to Mi’kmaq group despite Inuit objections

OTTAWA — The federal government says it is proposing to reissue fishing licences to a coalition of Mi’kmaq First Nations in Atlantic Canada, despite objections from Inuit in Nunavut who successfully sued to have the original licences quashed. In 2021, Inuit asked the Federal Court to set aside a decision by the minister of fisheries […]

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8 h. ago Alberta auditor general seeks funding for health care audits, staff wage increases

Doug Wylie is seeking over $3 million for audits of 8 new health care organizations, to cover staff pay increases, and replace outdated software

Science

8 h. ago Alberta auditor general seeks funding for health care audits, government

Doug Wylie is seeking over $3 million for audits of 8 new health care organizations, to cover staff pay increases, and replace outdated software

Politics

9 h. ago HUNTER: A taste of who cops see in court. Again and again and again.

The points cards were popping for members of Toronto’s criminal fraternity this week. Me? I couldn’t begin to pick the player of the week, but there were two standouts whose dedication to craft is noteworthy. But … we hasten to add, none of the charges have been tested in court. So, ladies and gents, behind […]

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9 h. ago Dan Sundheim’s GameStop Short Pain Prepared Him for 2025 Turmoil

The GameStop Corp. short squeeze that cost Dan Sundheim’s firm $4 billion in a single month in 2021 left him in a state of shock, so he was prepared when market turmoil in March again spurred hedge funds to unwind bets.

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9 h. ago Eglinton Crosstown LRT finishes testing, will open in ‘coming weeks’

The province said the 25-stop light-rail line had successfully graduated from its final testing phase and was being handed over from Metrolinx to the Toronto Transit Commission. 

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9 h. ago ‘What a loser’: Blue Jays SickKids fans chirp Freddie Freeman in hilarious fundraising video

Freddie Freeman may be proud of his Canadian roots and keen to display them when playing in the World Baseball Classic but was his participation in a celebrity production for a terrific Toronto charity a little too soon? In a hilarious, all-in-good-fun video created and produced by Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds, the Los Angeles Dodgers […]

Society

10 h. ago FACT FOCUS: Trump said weaker gas mileage rules will mean cheaper cars. Experts say don’t bet on it

DETROIT (AP) — President Donald Trump this week announced plans to weaken rules for how far automakers’ new vehicles need to travel on a gallon of gasoline, set under former President Joe Biden. The Trump administration said the rules, known formally as Corporate Average Fuel Economy, or CAFE, standards, are why new vehicles are too […]

Transport

10 h. ago Dodgers star gets booed out of Toronto kids hospital in hilarious new commercial

Toronto Blue Jays fans don't appear to have forgiven the Los Angeles Dodgers just yet – even if it's for a good cause.The Dodgers, as you surely know by now, broke just about all of Canada's collective hearts last month when they topped the Blue Jays in an epic seven-game World Series.And one of the heroes for the Dodgers in that series was Freddie Freeman, hitting a walk-off home run in the bottom of the 18th inning of a long Game 3.Given that Freeman represents Canada internationally in baseball due to his Canadian parents' roots, he'd usually be a natural pick for many Canadian commercials.But in a recent holiday spot for SickKids hospital (alongside none other than Ryan Reynolds), Freeman didn't exactly get the warmest of receptions.Rub some dirt on it @FreddieFreeman5! And thank you for being such a good sport supporting @sickkids. Everyone who can, please donate before December 24th and all donations will be matched up to $1,000,000. pic.twitter.c...

Society

11 h. ago Canadian economy held up better than expected under U.S. tariffs, IMF report says

OTTAWA — A new report by the International Monetary Fund says the Canadian economy has held up better than expected under the trade shock from U.S. tariffs. The report says the impact of the trade dispute was mitigated by exemptions under the free trade agreement between Canada, the United States and Mexico, but employment and […]

Economics

12 h. ago Fed’s preferred inflation gauge stayed elevated in September as spending weakened

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation changed little in September, likely easing the way to a widely expected interest rate cut by the central bank next week. Prices rose 0.3% in September from August, the Commerce Department said Friday in a report that was delayed five weeks by the government shutdown. […]

Economics

12 h. ago ANALYSIS: Embarrassing efforts could lead to Jets missing playoffs

It’s difficult to put into words what we’ve witnessed this week with the Winnipeg Jets, John Shannon says.

Transport

12 h. ago Is it Bo Bichette vs. Kyle Tucker for Blue Jays next big free agent splash?

Is it a Kyle Tucker vs. Bo Bichette showdown for the Blue Jays plans to spend its next installment of Rogers fortunes? It’s certainly one of the possibilities dominating this week’s off-season discourse around a team being painted as one of the biggest players in the sport. Tucker’s much discussed visit to the Jays Dunedin […]

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13 h. ago What to make of London's jobless rate of 7%, higher than national average

London-area jobless rate edged up to 7% in November, above the national average, the latest snapshot of Canada’s labour market shows.

Society

13 h. ago Canada added 54,000 jobs in November, unemployment rate drops to 6.5%: StatCan

OTTAWA — The labour market surprised economists again in November with a third straight month of job gains. Statistics Canada said Friday that the economy added 54,000 new positions last month compared with economists’ expectations for a small loss. The unemployment rate fell to 6.5 per cent in November, down from 6.9 per cent in […]

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