1 hour ago Hundreds of public sector workers warned their jobs could be cut, union says

A federal union says hundreds of workers have been warned they may lose their jobs as the government moves to shrink the size of the public service.

Society

1 hour ago Colleen Jones remembered: Funeral, celebration of life honours famed curler, broadcaster

Hundreds of mourners gathered at a Halifax church on Friday morning as family, friends, co-workers, teammates and fans gathered to honour Colleen Jones.

Culture

2 h. ago “On December 6, We Remember”: Community members honour the memory of murdered women and girls with a Shoe Memorial in New Westminster

NEW WESTMINSTER, British Columbia, Dec. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On December 6, BC food workers with the United Food and Commercial Workers Locals 247 and 1518 will gather at Hyack Square in New Westminster to hold their 21st annual Shoe Memorial commemorating the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. The […]

Events

6 h. ago Quebec 'brownie bill' would ban vote buying in party leadership races

All parties say they support the bill, which responds to cash-for-votes allegations in the Quebec Liberals' most recent leadership race.

Politics

6 h. ago Federal public servants earning more than $150Gs grew 96% over five years

27,261 federal public workers received more than $150,000 in salary, benefits, OT and bonuses in the 2024-25 fiscal year

Economics

7 h. ago Kim Cattrall marries longtime beau Russell Thomas in secret ceremony

Cattrall and Thomas met in 2016 at the BBC, where he worked

Economics

8 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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8 h. ago Judge to rule in January if Quebec man accused in triple murder was criminally responsible

A man who stabbed his parents and grandmother to death inside their Montreal home in March 2023 should be found not criminally responsible for the crimes.

Events

8 h. ago Biogen and Stoke Therapeutics Present Data that Further Support the Disease

—Long-term Phase 1/2a and open label extension (OLE) data for zorevunersen on top of standard of care anti-seizure medicines (ASMs) demonstrate durable seizure reductions, including increases in seizure-free days, in addition to improvements in cognition, behavior and quality of life— —Propensity score weighted analysis comparing the effects of zorevunersen to natural history showed reductions in […]

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9 h. ago Abaxx to Launch Enwex United Kingdom Onshore Wind Futures on December 12, 2025

The launch expands a growing suite of weather-indexed benchmarks designed to support hedging and risk management across global power markets TORONTO, Dec. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Abaxx Technologies Inc. (CBOE:ABXX)(OTCQX:ABXXF) (“Abaxx” or the “Company”), a financial software and market infrastructure company, indirect majority shareholder of Abaxx Singapore Pte Ltd. (“Abaxx Singapore”), the owner of […]

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11 h. ago Liberals maintain 43 per cent support amongst decided Canadian voters: exclusive poll

‘There is no clear advantage for any party when you look at these numbers to suggest that going into an election would be a really good idea’

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11 h. ago Canadians support sending troops to Poland if Russia invades: poll

'You’d like to think that this is really kind of a super hypothetical pie-in-the-sky kind of question. But unfortunately, crazy things are happening all around the world'

Other

25 h. ago STM maintenance workers insist overtime strike won't affect service

The Tribunal administratif du travail is hearing arguments over how a proposed month-long overtime strike will affect the population.

Society

26 h. ago Danielle Smith: Canada has taken the first step to becoming an energy superpower 

Canadians support agreement between Alberta and Ottawa and the major economic opportunities it could unlock for the benefit of all

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27 h. ago Massive crowd expected at Scotiabank Arena for Toronto Sceptres PWHL game

The Toronto Sceptres are heading back to Scotiabank Arena.For the third year in a row, the city’s PWHL team is taking to the biggest hockey rink in Toronto for a regular season matchup, with this year’s edition set for Jan. 17, 2026.The Sceptres have twice played at Scotiabank Arena before under the game billed as the Battle on Bay Street, drawing 19,102 fans in 2024 and 19,285 in 2025.“The game at Scotiabank Arena is easily one of the most exciting games of the year. The energy there the last two seasons has been incredible, you feel it through your whole body,” said Sceptres defender Renata Fast. “Playing in front of 19,000 passionate fans at home is an experience you can’t really put into words. I know this game is circled on all of our calendars.”The Vancouver Goldeneyes are the opponent on the day, with former Sceptres players Sarah Nurse, Hannah Miller, Kristen Campbell and Izzy Daniel all making their first trip back to player their o...

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27 h. ago Sabin Vaccine Institute’s Investigational Marburg Vaccine Delivered to Ethiopia for Outbreak Response

WASHINGTON, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Sabin Vaccine Institute (Sabin) has sent more than 640 doses of its investigational cAd3-Marburg Vaccine to Ethiopia to support the country’s response to its first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus disease. Marburg is a highly contagious hemorrhagic fever disease and can have a high case fatality rate of […]

Economics

29 h. ago ‘Liberals fear backlash’: Bloc says Liberals stalling debate on removing religious defences in hate speech laws

Losing potential Bloc support for the bill could jeopardize its passing, with the Opposition Conservatives opposing it

Events

29 h. ago Bloc, Conservative blast Liberals for stalling progress on anti

Losing potential Bloc support for the bill could jeopardize its passing, with the Opposition Conservatives opposing it

Other

29 h. ago Holiday decor: From the perfectly simple to the perfectly dramatic

Four top Ottawa florists are easing the stress of dressing up your home for the holidays.  Now there will be more time to focus on other looming deadlines, possibly leaving time for a yummy latte.  The florists were part of the 23rd annual Homes For The Holidays Tour held Nov. 14-16 in support of Hospice […]

Society

30 h. ago MEDIA ADVISORY: Long Term Care Workers Hold Information Picket in Sydney on Friday

SYDNEY, NS — Long term care workers represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) will hold an information picket outside the Mayflower Mall in Sydney on Friday. They are gathering to raise awareness for bargaining, which aims to bring a nearly two-year expired contract up to date, and ask for support from the […]

Society