58 m. ago Bombardier Announces $500 Million Debt Repayment and Confirms Deleveraging Plan on Target

MONTREAL, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bombardier today confirmed the company is on track to reach its previously stated net leverage ratio target of 2.0–2.5x. With the $500 million debt redemption notice announced on December 17, which is expected to close by Feb 17, 2026, the Bombardier team will have successfully reduced its long-term […]

Economics

79 m. ago Nasty winter storm to blast Prairie provinces with heavy snow, fierce winds

It's shaping up to be a nasty blast of winter across the Prairies today with snowstorms and blizzards set to dump up to 30 centimetres in some areas.

Other

88 m. ago Fighting the addictions crisis in northern Manitoba’s Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation

The addictions crisis is seeping into every corner of the province, including in remote and isolated communities in northern Manitoba.

Other

99 m. ago Global Specialty Chemicals Leader Chooses Kneat for Digital Validation

Strategic win fuels record growth in new customer additions for 2025 LIMERICK, Ireland, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — kneat.com, inc. (TSX: KSI) (OTCQX: KSIOF), the global leader in digital validation and quality process automation, has signed a three-year Master Services Agreement with one of the world’s largest makers of specialty chemicals (“the Company”). This […]

Politics

99 m. ago 5 things to know about the crisis that could unseat the Quebec Liberal leader

Quebec Liberal Leader Pablo Rodriguez is fighting to keep his job as allegations pile up about the leadership race he won in June. 

Politics

1 hour ago Feds, Ontario to sign deal reducing regulatory burden on Ring of Fire, other projects

Ottawa and Ontario are set to sign a deal Thursday that will reduce the regulatory burden on large projects, including the road to the Ring of Fire.

Events

2 h. ago Netcracker Dominates International Business and Technology Excellence Awards

Netcracker Received Prestigious Stevie Awards Across Its Portfolio, Validating Technology Innovations and Success With Global Customers WALTHAM, Mass. — Netcracker Technology announced today that it has received the highest recognition for its achievements in business and technology innovation at the International Business and Technology Excellence Awards programs. Netcracker was recognized with the following: Gold Stevie: […]

Society

2 h. ago BIGG Digital Assets Provides Corporate Update Highlighting Material CRA Reassessment, Netcoins Milestones, and Strategic Progress

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BIGG Digital Assets Inc. (“BIGG” or the “Company”) (TSXV: BIGG; OTCQB: BBKCF; WKN: A2PS9W), a leading innovator in the digital assets space and owner of Netcoins, Blockchain Intelligence Group, and TerraZero, is pleased to provide a comprehensive corporate update highlighting recent regulatory, operational and strategic milestones across […]

Other

2 h. ago Ontario’s new auto insurance rules could leave drivers underinsured, critics worry

While insurance companies will be required to provide medical and rehabilitation coverage as part of the base package, all other benefits will be optional as of July 1, 2026.

Economics

2 h. ago Toronto’s traffic issues will get worse during FIFA World Cup as city ponders plan

Toronto will host six matches at Exhibition Place's BMO Field between June and July, with fans of teams like Germany, Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire set to descend upon the city.

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4 h. ago EIG’s MidOcean Energy Completes Acquisition of Interest in Canada from PETRONAS

LONDON — MidOcean Energy (“MidOcean”), a liquefied natural gas (LNG) company formed and managed by EIG, a leading institutional investor in the global energy and infrastructure sectors, today announced the completion of its acquisition of a 20% interest in PETRONAS’ key entities in Canada. The transaction includes a 20% interest in the North Montney Upstream […]

Other

5 h. ago Nexo Announces Landmark Crypto Partnership with Tennis Australia for Australian Open and Summer of Tennis

Nexo has signed a landmark multi-year deal with Tennis Australia, covering the Australian Open and the Summer of Tennis. The partnership delivers exclusive experiences, including a feature in the Coachеs Pod. The announcement continues Nexo’s rapid global expansion, following three other major sports partnerships in 2025. LONDON — Nexo, the premier digital assets platform, has […]

Sport

6 h. ago VeritasChain Unveils VAP Architecture, New Auditability Research, and Confirms Submissions to 58 Regulators Globally

TOKYO — VeritasChain today unveiled its Verifiable AI Provenance Framework (VAP) architecture, published new research on verifiable audit trails, and confirmed informational submissions to 58 regulatory authorities across 43 jurisdictions. These milestones advance VeritasChain’s mission to establish a global framework for verifiable auditability in AI and algorithmic trading. Verifiable AI Provenance Framework (VAP) VAP is […]

Society

7 h. ago New Published Data Confirms Nemluvio® (Nemolizumab) Can Rapidly Relieve Itch and Improve Sleep in as Early as Two Days in Both Atopic Dermatitis and Prurigo Nodularis

Post-hoc analyses of the phase III ARCADIA and OLYMPIA clinical trial programs, published in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, highlight nemolizumab’s fast onset of action and improvement of itch and sleep disturbance in patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis and prurigo nodularis1 Significant improvements in itch were observed as early as […]

Economics

7 h. ago TotalEnergies CEO Says Growing Demand Will Underpin Oil Prices

TotalEnergies SE Chief Executive Officer Patrick Pouyanne said rising demand for oil will help to underpin prices, despite their slump this week on growing concerns about a global surplus.

Economics

8 h. ago Forgotten Toronto house surrounded by apartments and strip mall is asking $865K

Toronto real estate is baffling on a good day and fully unhinged on a bad one.Today's star of the show: 10 Cedar Dr.This two-bedroom, two-bathroom bungalow last sold in 2009 for a very reasonable $299,800, back when Toronto housing made some kind of loose sense.At the time, the listing bragged that "thousands of dollars" had been poured into renovating the basement apartment. We can't confirm if that meant granite countertops or just a new coat of beige paint, since there were no photos. Mysterious.Fast forward to now, and the house looks less "cozy fixer-upper" and more "set of a post-apocalyptic indie film."There are traffic cones casually vibing on the driveway, garbage scattered across the lawn, and dead weeds galore.The current listing, however, is staying positive.It describes the property as a "distinctive opportunity offering endless possibilities for the creative buyer."Which is bold, considering it's wedged betw...

Society

8 h. ago Head of Via Rail to step down in January as Canada pursues high

OTTAWA — Canada’s transport minister says the head of Via Rail will leave his post next month in a move that comes as the federal government unveils its plans to pursue high-speed rail projects. Steven MacKinnon says he has accepted a resignation letter from Via Rail President and CEO Mario Peloquin, who will officially step […]

Other

10 h. ago Mori Memorial Foundation’s Global Power City Index 2025 Sees City Rankings Shift Due to Tourism Gains in East Asia and Inflationary Pressures in the West

TOKYO — The Mori Memorial Foundation’s Institute for Urban Strategies, a research body established by Mori Building, Tokyo’s leading urban landscape developer, today published its annual Global Power City Index (GPCI) 2025, a report evaluating the urban competitiveness of 48 major cities worldwide. The report also includes the GPCI–Financial Centers index, an assessment of cities […]

Economics

10 h. ago Call of the Wilde: Montreal struggles against Philadelphia, Habs dropped by Flyers 4

The Montreal Canadiens were tight in this one, for the most part, but when they weren't it was painfully obvious. Brian Wilde explains.

Transport

10 h. ago Frustration over flooding closing Highway 1 in Abbotsford, with no federal funding in sight

Following the flooding in 2021, the highway was closed for about a week and the provincial and federal governments promised to provide funding to upgrade infrastructure.

Events