2 h. ago Trump et Maduro prêts à parler alors que les tensions montent au Venezuela

Le président américain a aussi déclaré qu’il n’aurait «aucun problème» avec d’éventuelles frappes au Mexique.

Other

6 h. ago Calgary ramps up extreme weather response to protect residents experiencing homelessness

A multi-agency program to keep unhoused people warm starts Dec. 1

Other

9 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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10 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

17 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

35 h. ago U.S. aircraft carrier arrives in Caribbean in major buildup near Venezuela

Arrival of USS Gerald R. Ford marks major moment in what Trump administration insists is counterdrug operation

Politics

36 h. ago 'We had no recourse': East Vancouver residents object to new e

During its first phase in Vancouver, in the fall of 2024, Lime introduced e-scooters and docking stations in the Hastings-Sunrise and Grandview-Woodland neighbourhoods

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56 h. ago U.S. coffee tariffs remain too high, says top Brazil supplier

Trump issued an order on Friday reducing reciprocal tariffs on products including coffee, but also beef, tomatoes and bananas, a move aimed at lowering costs on groceries as the administration faces pressure from voters to cut prices on everyday goods.

Economics

57 h. ago Massive floating dry dock moves HMCS Vancouver to Esquimalt for inspection

The 140-metre Seaspan Careen lifted a Canadian warship out of the water and, with three powerful tugs, slowly moved past the mouth of Victoria Harbour

Other

63 h. ago Colombian president’s bold proposal: A merger with Venezuela to counter U.S. aggression

Though unlikely to happen, the proposal underscores the breakdown in relations between Washington and Bogota, historically the White House’s closest ally in the region

Other

3 d. ago Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit as pressure builds on consumer prices

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday to get rid of tariffs on a broad swath of commodities, including beef, coffee and tropical fruits. It’s part of a response to pressure from consumers who complain prices are too high. The move comes after voters in off-year elections earlier this month cited […]

Economics

3 d. ago Trump scraps tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit in a push to lower grocery store prices

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced Friday that he was scrapping U.S. tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruits and a broad swath of other commodities — a dramatic move that comes amid mounting pressure on his administration to better combat high consumer prices. Trump has built his second term around imposing steep levies on […]

Economics

3 d. ago Ontario skincare company closes store after complaints, allegations it failed to pay rent

A Waterloo Resveralife store has closed after its lease was terminated, prompting relief from customers who allege years of pressure tactics and unresolved complaints.

Economics

3 d. ago Financial markets grow fretful after reports of UK government abandoning income tax hike

LONDON (AP) — British financial assets were under pressure Friday on growing speculation that the Labour government has ditched plans to raise income taxes in a crucial budget at the end of the month. Treasury chief Rachel Reeves was clearly considering becoming the first Chancellor of the Exchequer in 50 years to increase the basic […]

Politics

3 d. ago No evidence of systemic issue on Keystone system following N.D. spill, South Bow says

CALGARY — South Bow Corp. aims to gradually return its Keystone pipeline to normal operations next year, as the system continues to run at reduced pressure following an April spill in North Dakota. Chief operating officer Richard Prior says the company has seen no evidence of a systemic issue with the Alberta-to-Texas network after the […]

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3 d. ago Coast guard patrol ships to be pulled from service ‘sooner than expected,’ amid pressures from new security mandate

'I think the problem with them was that they were too small and too light for our coast and they took a beating,' said former national security advisor Jody Thomas

Events

4 d. ago B.C. couple captures ‘crazy’ encounter with humpback whale, right off their dock

Peter Mieras shot a video last weekend as he ran back and forth on his dock tracking a humpback whale that had come for a visit. He called the encounter "crazy."

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4 d. ago The Holiday Season Takes a Mental Toll on American Workers, Driven by Money and Work Stressors

New Modern Health report finds two-thirds of U.S. employees feel pressure to overspend, and 40% consider quitting their jobs due to holiday burnout. SAN FRANCISCO — A new survey from Modern Health, a leading global workplace mental health platform, reveals that for many American workers, the holiday season is one of the most stressful times […]

Society

4 d. ago Derek Finkle: Even injection site workers now admit drug dealing was rampant

Murder trial puts drug advocates under microscope

Society

5 d. ago Venezuela on alert as Trump deploys world’s largest aircraft carrier to Caribbean

Is the U.S. preparing to attack Venezuela? The South American nation appears to be readying itself for just that. Venezuela said it is launching a “massive mobilization” of military personnel in response to U.S. warships and troops being sent to the Caribbean Sea in August. Land, air, naval and reserve forces were expected to carry […]

Transport