1 hour ago Report states SFU athletics would save $850,000 coming back to Canada, but includes cutting teams

Decision on next steps expected by 'end of the month,' but women's softball and men's and women's golf would be cut if move to leave NCAA goes forward

Economics

3 h. ago ‘Not getting rid of him’: Ford defends embattled labour minister over skills funding

The training fund was the subject of an investigation by the auditor general last month, which found it was 'not fair, transparent or accountable' in how it was handled.

Events

3 h. ago Les provinces évoquent de l’aide pour certains secteurs après une réunion avec Carney

Doug Ford a laissé entendre qu’une annonce sur l’acier et le bois d’œuvre serait faite dans la «semaine à venir».

Transport

4 h. ago Keep Water Public Coalition: Conservative Government’s Bill 60 Turns Water Into a Business and Threatens Public Health

TORONTO — With the Ford Conservatives expected to pass Bill 60, the Keep Water Public coalition warns the legislation risks making water less affordable and less safe, eroding public-health protections and allowing corporate-control to raise water rates. Keep Water Public is a campaign by The Council of Canadians, Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment […]

Politics

4 h. ago Alberta minister of arts, culture and Status of Women apologizes for using expletive

Alberta’s minister of arts, culture and Status of Women has apologized for using an expletive in a voice message she left for a constituent. Tanya Fir, the United Conservative Party legislature member for the Calgary-Peigan riding, says the fact that she has been referred to by the same expletive in political disagreements and in recent […]

Politics

4 h. ago Parts of sex offender registry could reportedly become public: Ford

"Throw them in jail. Throw away the key," premier says

Culture

5 h. ago Federal budget lacks ‘direct support’ for auto workers: Unifor local president

Officials and workers in the automotive sector say they're concerned targeted support wasn't made available in the federal budget.

Society

5 h. ago How new defenceman Troy Stecher could set example for the Maple Leafs

Troy Stecher, all 5-foot-10 and 184 pounds of him, has arrived in Toronto with a chip on his shoulder. That was the word on Monday from the Maple Leafs’ latest defenceman following his first practice at the Ford Performance Centre, where he was on a pairing with Dakota Mermis. “Where do you want me to […]

Events

6 h. ago Ford government open to using notwithstanding clause to publish sex offenders registry

Currently, the Ontario Sex Offender and Sex Trafficker Registry is accessible to police enforcement agencies but not to members of the public. 

Politics

7 h. ago Alberta government minister apologizes for foul language left in voice message

Alberta's minister of arts, culture and Status of Women is apologizing for using an expletive in a voice message she left for a constituent.

Politics

7 h. ago Marjorie Taylor Greene apologizes for her ‘toxic’ conduct amid Trump feud

Marjorie Taylor Greene claims she is turning over a new leaf, and 'leading the way with my own example.'

Other

8 h. ago Costco locations across Ontario rolling out big change for holiday season

Calling all Costco shoppers! The massive U.S. retailer is rolling out some changes during the holiday season, and here's everything you need to know. Just in time for the festive season, Costco Canada is introducing extended shopping hours, but only for a short period. Following Thanksgiving, the big-box retailer extended its operating hours and has now geared up for another round of longer hours as shopping ramps up. Starting today, Costco warehouses will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays. The extended schedule remains in effect throughout the holiday season until Jan. 1, 2026. Business Centres in Ontario will also adjust their schedules. Normally closed by 6 p.m. on weekends, these locations will now stay open until 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays during the holiday shopping rush. Still, there are a few notable exceptions to be aware of. While warehouses will be open on Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, and...

Society

10 h. ago Plan to transform Toronto office building into huge tower slapped down by City

An ambitious plan to plop a tower on top of an existing office building has been slapped down by planners.The late 2021 proposal from Slate Asset Management, seeking to add new levels above the Modernist-style 1968-built Padulo Building at 1 St. Clair W., has hit a snag. A new report recommends that City Council refuse the proposed 49-storey development, throwing a wrench in the Gensler-designed development.And the impending refusal actually has nothing to do with height.First tabled in December 2021, the plan calls for the current 12-storey office building to be retained, expanded, and modernized, while two neighbouring low-rises at 11 and 13 St. Clair W. — home to Shenanigans Pub and a Pizzaiolo location — would be razed to make way for the new building.The office building would be renovated and expanded, while the two retail properties on the right would be torn down. Image via Google Street View.However, a Nov. 10 report recommending refusal of the project cuts the p...

Other

10 h. ago Take advantage of major Black Friday discounts at Laser Clinics Canada

‘Tis the season for steep savings, and yes — that includes cosmetic treatments.From Monday, Nov. 17, to Monday, Dec. 1, Laser Clinics Canada is offering 60 per cent off laser hair removal and selected skin treatments such as microdermabrasion, microneedling, LED light therapy, and chemical peels at all eight of its locations in Ontario.Targeting hair anywhereIf you’ve ever considered laser hair removal, winter is the best time to take the plunge. That’s because your skin isn’t exposed to sunlight as often as it would be in the summer. It also allows you to get ready for any upcoming vacations, events, or next summer’s bikini season.Laser Clinic Canada’s hair removal technology is designed with sensitive skin in mind and is safe enough to be used on any part of the body. Because the lasers feature a unique dynamic cooling device that calms, soothes, and protects skin, all different skin types can enjoy maximum results.The ...

Politics

11 h. ago Ontario cemetery thieves would steal jewelry containing remains, discard them: police

Two people are facing dozens of charges in relation to more than 300 thefts from mausoleums and cemeteries in Ontario, Halton Regional Police say.

Events

12 h. ago Astra Service Partners Invests in Leading Industrial Refrigeration Service Provider, Berg Industrial Service

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Astra Service Partners (“Astra”), a network of market-leading commercial and industrial mechanical service providers, announced today that it has partnered with Berg Industrial Service (“Berg”), a leading industrial refrigeration service and solutions provider serving facilities throughout Canada. Astra partners with exceptional service companies and provides the resources needed to fuel their next […]

Culture

13 h. ago 87% of Institutional Investors Have Declined or Reconsidered Fund Commitments Due to AML/KYC Concerns

63% of GPs say they have lost investors or reinvestments due to AML/KYC compliance shortcomings 88% of LPs are more likely to invest in a manager with a formal AML/KYC program Nearly three-quarters of GPs report cost savings of 10-30% from outsourcing AML/KYC functions to dedicated specialists WILMINGTON, Del. — Nearly nine-in-10 (87%) limited partners […]

Other

15 h. ago TransAlta to Acquire 310 MW Contracted Ontario Gas Portfolio for $95 Million

CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Highlights Purchase price of $95 million, or approximately $306 per kilowatt (kW) Immediately accretive to free cash flow and cash yield upon closing with approximately 68% of the portfolio’s gross margin contracted to 2031; attractive recontracting fundamentals longer-term TransAlta’s Energy Marketing and Trading team to deliver merchant […]

Economics

15 h. ago VinFast’s Growth Reflects Vingroup’s Legacy of Putting Customers First

Vingroup, Vietnam’s largest private conglomerate and VinFast’s parent, has built its market leadership on a deeply rooted customer-first philosophy. MARKHAM, Ontario — From its birth as a bold newcomer, VinFast has proven its genuine staying power. In October 2025, the company announced that it had delivered more than 100,000 vehicles in Vietnam during the first […]

Economics

16 h. ago Canacol Energy Ltd. Reports Net lncome of $18.7 Million For The Third Quarter of 2025

CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canacol Energy Ltd. (“Canacol” or the “Corporation”) (TSX:CNE; OTCQX:CNNEF; BVC:CNEC) is pleased to report its financial and operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025. Dollar amounts are expressed in United States dollars, with the exception of Canadian dollar unit prices (“C$”) where […]

Economics