2 h. ago Trump announces lower drug price deals with 9 pharmaceutical companies

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Friday that nine drugmakers have agreed to lower the cost of their prescription drugs in the U.S. Pharmaceutical companies Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Boehringer Ingelheim, Genentech, Gilead Sciences, GSK, Merck, Novartis and Sanofi will now rein in Medicaid drug prices to match what they charged in other developed countries. As […]

Economics

4 h. ago ‘Angry, gaslit’: New Brunswick man to appeal province’s refusal to cover U.S. surgery

Ryan Barrie was diagnosed with cluneal neuralgia. He said he couldn't find a surgeon in Canada to perform a specialized surgery and had treatment in Ohio at a cost of $30,000.

Science

5 h. ago Visiting the Trevi Fountain now will cost more than just a coin toss with a 2

ROME (AP) — Tourists visiting the Trevi Fountain are now going to pay more than just the legendary coin toss over their shoulder to get the Instagrammable selfie in front of one of the world’s most celebrated waterworks. Starting Feb. 1, the city of Rome is imposing a 2-euro ($2.35) fee for tourists to get […]

Economics

6 h. ago Former Liberal cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault gets default judgment in suit against ex

"There is no relationship left between us whatsoever," said Boissonnault. "And the association with him cost me my political career"

Politics

7 h. ago Lionel Messi Visits India’s Vantara with Anant Ambani, Exploring Wildlife Conservation and Cultural Traditions

JAMNAGAR, India, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global football icon Lionel Messi made a special visit to Vantara, a wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and conservation centre founded by Anant Ambani. At the centre, initiatives traditionally begin with seeking blessings in accordance with Sanatana Dharma, which emphasises reverence for nature and respect for all living beings. […]

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8 h. ago CyberArk Named a Leader in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Integrated Solutions for Identity Security 2025

Unified platform uses AI and automation to accelerate time-intensive workflows, streamline operations and improve threat detection Enables CISOs to consolidate cybersecurity stack, optimizing total cost of ownership NEWTON, Mass. & PETACH TIKVA, Israel — CyberArk (NASDAQ: CYBR), the global leader in identity security, today announced that it has been recognized as a Leader in the […]

Politics

20 h. ago Vancouver school board votes to permanently close Sir Guy Carleton Elementary School

The school has cost the district about $650,000 over the last decade to maintain the vacant premises

Society

25 h. ago LILLEY: Poilievre push on affordability ramps up for Christmas

Conservative Party running ads to push cost of living message of hope ahead of Christmas

Culture

28 h. ago Alberta ups referendum petition fees to $25K — a 5,000% hike to discourage ‘frivolous applications’

Premier Danielle Smith's government is hiking the cost to apply for a citizen-initiated referendum from $500 to $25,000, saying it's about making sure applicants are serious.

Economics

29 h. ago 8 Canadian destinations you'll want to visit in 2026 and when to go

With all that’s on tap next year, there’s never been a better time to explore this country

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33 h. ago EDF Raises Budget for New French Nuclear Plants to €73 Billion

Electricite de France SA raised its cost estimates for the six nuclear reactors it plans to build in its home country by 8% to €72.8 billion ($85 billion), highlighting the funding challenge faced by the state-owned utility as construction costs continue to rise.

Science

44 h. ago Trump Plans Military Bonus, Housing Reform to Ease Price Anxiety

President Donald Trump looked to reassure Americans concerned about the rising cost of living by announcing plans to award a special holiday payment to military service members and roll out new housing reforms in the new year.

Politics

45 h. ago Cowan: Canadiens visit lights up patients — and staff — at Montreal Children's Hospital

Habs players spread excitement and joy with team's wonderful holiday tradition that started more than 50 years ago.

Science

49 h. ago Des sourires à la vue des joueurs du Canadien durant la visite des hôpitaux

«Ça met un petit baume sur ce qu’on vit actuellement, surtout juste avant la période des Fêtes comme ça.»

Events

55 h. ago Ontario welcomes an enhanced Blue Box program, making recycling easier and saving communities more than $200 million in costs

Nearly 400 communities have transitioned to a new residential recycling program that makes recycling easier and more efficient across the province – at no cost to taxpayers TORONTO, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On January 1, 2026, Ontario’s three-year transition to extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging and paper products will be complete and […]

Economics

55 h. ago New White House ballroom may cost US$400 million, Trump says

The proposed cost of the ballroom has steadily risen, from US$200 million to Trump’s latest estimate

Economics

3 d. ago Buy now, pay later plans may seem attractive but come at a cost, warn experts

Buy now, pay later purchase plans are becoming a lot more common, but experts warn, while they may help provide some temporary happiness, they come at a cost.

Economics

3 d. ago Bank of Canada’s Macklem says he expects food inflation to ease in 2026

Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says he expects food inflation to ease in the coming months after Statistics Canada reported grocery prices jumped higher in November. The agency said Monday that the annual rise in the cost of food bought from grocery stores hit a nearly two-year high of 4.7 per cent last month […]

Economics

3 d. ago Alcool, violentes bagarres, multiples visites des policiers: un bar de Montréal doit fermer ses portes pour 45 jours

Un bar a été condamné à fermer ses portes pendant 45 jours, à cause de la violence, de la consommation d’alcool et des interventions policières.

Events

3 d. ago La mise à jour Animal Crossing: New Horizon fera du bien au jeu

Les joueurs vont certainement retourner visiter leur île avec cette mise à jour.

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