2 h. ago When to treat sick kids at home and avoid gatherings as hospitals hit with flu surge

The Public Health Agency of Canada says the flu is contagious one day before and about five days after symptoms start

Society

2 h. ago Toronto is throwing a huge free New Years Eve party on the waterfront

New Year's Eve fireworks in Toronto are a good option if you feel like braving the cold and ringing in the start of 2026 outdoors with friends.On Dec. 31, the city's waterfront will host its massive annual New Year's Eve celebration, complete with live music, dancing, skating, pop-up performances and, of course, fireworks.A 10-minute, music-synced fireworks show is scheduled for midnight and can be viewed from various spots along the waterfront: Toronto Music Garden, Sherbourne Common, Sugar Beach Park, HTO Park and HTO Park West, Harbour Square Park, and Harbourfront Centre.The night officially kicks off at 10 p.m. with an outdoor celebration of Canadian music and a few festive "surprises," according to the City.At the Harbourfront Centre, the main stage will include performances by indie-pop band cootie catcher, R&B artist Kalisway and headliner Lu Kala —  the Congolese-Canadian pop singer who recorded with Latto, opened up ...

Culture

4 h. ago NorthWest Reports Results from Two Holes at Its Kwanika Property Highlighted by a Near Surface Intercept of 59.8 Metres of 0.70% Copper and 0.95 g/t Gold (1.57% CuEq) from 41 Metres

TORONTO, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NorthWest Copper Corp. (“NorthWest” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: NWST) is pleased to report excellent near-surface drill results from two holes completed as part of its 2025 program at the Company’s 100% owned Kwanika project in British Columbia. Results from the two holes exceeded expectations within the Pit Zone, […]

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8 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

12 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

12 h. ago Maple Leafs score three in third for improbable win over Chicago Blackhawks

Dakota Joshua pots winner as Toronto shakes off slow start

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14 h. ago Manitoba wildfire crews, staff detail challenges after historic fire season

The union for workers battling Manitoba's wildfires say their efforts were crippled from the start this summer by a lack of training, staffing shortages, and more.

Events

15 h. ago Mission RCMP warn vulnerable women of abductor in their midst

According to police, a South Asian male attempted to abduct women twice over the past two days

Society

15 h. 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

16 h. ago 'We need to start doing something': Researchers from Northwest Territories warn of threat from ground erosion

'We've lost so much of our land from erosion. Along the hills, along the shore, there's a lot of mudslides, areas we can't go by anymore or travel by'

Culture

17 h. ago Buy now, pay later services can contribute to financial stress over the holidays, warns UCalgary professor

'What research has shown is that people are more likely to make purchases when they use BNPL, and additionally, they're more likely to spend more,' said Alex Bierman

Society

18 h. ago Ontario hospitals warn of massive spike in ICU admissions for influenza

The Ontario Hospital Association issued a statement Tuesday, saying there was an alarming increase in cases, which have now hit a three-year high.

Society

18 h. ago UBC researchers discover way to reduce harsh chemicals in manufacturing rayon

Developed by associate professor Feng Jiang and doctoral student Huayu Liu, the new method uses microfibrillated cellulose to reduce solvent use by up to 70 per cent

Economics

19 h. ago Canadian Jewish group calls for action after threat report warns of possible attacks

Experts said the Bondi Beach attack in Sydney showed the persistence of the ISIS threat.

Events

19 h. ago Police shooting in Calgary sends man to hospital with serious injuries

A man has been sent to hospital with serious injuries following an officer involved shooting at the Dalhousie LRT station in the city's northwest.

Events

20 h. ago Cowan: Canadiens showed against Oilers the kind of team they can be

Jacob Fowler will start in goal against Flyers Tuesday and Habs will be without defenceman Mike Matheson because of an upper-body injury.

Events

21 h. ago Flash freeze just the start at winter storm warning issued for Edmonton

Hazardous conditions expected across central Alberta as temperatures drop

Culture

21 h. ago Flash freeze just the start as winter storm warning issued for Edmonton

Hazardous conditions expected across central Alberta as temperatures drop

Culture

21 h. ago Why Joseph Woll’s return should benefit the struggling Maple Leafs

Joseph Woll will start in the Toronto net on Tuesday against the Chicago Blackhawks after he missed four games.

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22 h. ago Federal Contracts Now Demand Quantum Resilience as Data Harvest Accelerates

Issued on behalf of QSE – Quantum Secure Encryption Corp. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Equity Insider News Commentary – Major cybersecurity agencies warn that adversaries are currently exfiltrating and storing sensitive government data in harvest now, decrypt later attacks, creating immediate pressure on federal agencies to fortify digital infrastructure[1]. Congress […]

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