28 m. ago The $76B Robot War: 5 Stocks Powering the Pentagon’s Autonomous Shift

Issued on behalf of VisionWave Holdings, Inc. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — USA News Group News Commentary – The Department of Defense is accelerating unmanned platform deployment across air, sea, land, space, and subsurface domains as Congress approved $8 billion in defense spending with $1.5 billion for artificial intelligence and autonomous […]

Economics

46 m. ago Citadel Posts Worst Return Since 2018 as Natural Gas Bets Falter

Ken Griffin’s Citadel is on track for its worst annual return since 2018 after wagers on natural gas — previously a major driver of the hedge fund’s profits — fizzled.

Other

48 m. ago Avicanna Applauds President Trump’s Executive Order to Reclassify Cannabis & Provides Scientific Update

Avicanna’s evidence-based pathway for cannabinoid-based medicine aligns with the executive order. Avicanna’s 2025 advances across R&D, clinical development, and medical affairs. TORONTO, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Avicanna Inc. (“Avicanna” or the “Company”) (TSX: AVCN) (OTCQX: AVCNF) (FSE: 0NN), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of plant-derived cannabinoid-based products applauds […]

Other

68 m. ago Sonia Bélanger remplacera Christian Dubé comme ministre de la Santé

Mécontent de l’entente de principe conclue avec les omnipraticiens, le ministre Dubé a démissionné de son poste jeudi.

Politics

80 m. ago 'There is just so much more need': The call to help feed the hungry

With food prices rising, getting sustenance to those in need has grown more challenging for all dedicated to the task

Other

80 m. ago Keith Gerein: Edmonton's effort against homelessness has a vital new venue, but why was it so difficult?

When a journey is challenging, it can often lead to a greater sense of accomplishment when the path is completed. At the same time, it can also stir feelings of frustration of overspent time and energy, that the process needn’t have been so difficult. Many of the staff and partners of Boyle Street Community Services undoubtedly […]

Other

91 m. ago Ottawa et Washington amorceront les pourparlers formels sur l’ACEUM en janvier

Le ministre du Commerce Canada–États-Unis, Dominic LeBlanc, rencontrera ses homologues américains à la mi-janvier.

Other

93 m. ago Treacherous commutes expected in Alberta as winter wallop tracks across Canada

Many parts of the Prairies, along with other parts of Canada, might have to dig themselves out ahead of this coming weekend as a wintry wallop continues.

Other

1 hour ago Babcock & Wilcox Awarded $40 Million Contract for Advanced Wet Gas Scrubbing Technology at Canadian Petroleum Refinery

AKRON, Ohio — Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) (NYSE: BW) announced today that it has been awarded a $40 million contract to supply advanced low-pressure Wet Gas Scrubbing (WGS) technology for installation at a major petroleum refinery in Canada. This award represents an additional $30 million commitment from the customer, following an initial $10 million order […]

Economics

1 hour ago Avec le Rocket de Laval: Samuel Montembeault reçoit des compliments de son entraîneur malgré la défaite

Le gardien québécois n'a pas été en mesure de l'emporter à son premier départ avec le club-école du Canadien.

Other

2 h. ago Avi Benlolo: Canada must do everything to stop a Bondi massacre happening here

It's imperative for the government to safeguard the Jewish community

Economics

9 h. ago Suspect in deadly Brown University shooting, MIT professor killing found dead

The suspect — Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, a 48-year-old Portuguese national who was a former student at Brown — took his own life, officials say

Events

10 h. ago Appointee to incoming N.Y.C. mayor Zohran Mamdani’s team resigns over past antisemitic posts

‘As the mother of Jewish children, I feel a profound sense of sadness and remorse at the harm these words have caused,’ Catherine Almonte Da Costa said

Technology

11 h. ago Environnement Canada fait des feux de forêt son événement de 2025

Près de 8,9 millions d’hectares ont été brûlés et 75 000 personnes ont dû quitter leur domicile.

Events

11 h. ago Trump annonce classer la marijuana comme drogue moins dangereuse

Cette annonce devrait notamment permettre de faire davantage de recherches sur les risques d’addiction.

Events

12 h. ago David Piccini to be investigated by Ontario’s integrity commissioner

Commissioner’s office to probe allegations brought forward by opposition, may compel witnesses to testify

Society

12 h. ago TikTok signe un accord pour éviter son interdiction aux États

Le texte a pour but d’empêcher les autorités chinoises de mettre la main sur des données personnelles d’utilisateurs.

Technology

12 h. ago LEEF Brands Comments on Federal Cannabis Rescheduling and Potential to Participate in Nationwide CBD Program

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LEEF Brands, Inc. (CSE: LEEF, OTCQB: LEEEF) (“LEEF” or the “Company”), a leading multi-state operator, today commented on the issuance of an executive order by President Donald Trump directing agencies to begin the rescheduling of cannabis under the U.S. Controlled Substances Act. The executive order initiates […]

Culture

12 h. ago Early Warning Press Release Regarding Acquisition of Common Shares in Carbon Streaming Corporation by Marin Katusa

TORONTO, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Carbon Streaming Corporation (Cboe CA: NETZ) (OTCQB: OFSTF) (FSE: M2Q) (the “Company”), reports that Mr. Marin Katusa (the “Acquiror”), the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, has purchased 1,184,000 common shares of the Company (the “Acquired Shares”) on the open market through the facilities of the Cboe Canada […]

Transport

12 h. ago Has B.C. Hydro really learned from Site C overruns? Utilities commission asks tough questions

Vaughn Palmer: Utilities commission is asking some tough questions. Will Hydro keep on ducking and making excuses?

Society