3 h. ago A natural breakthrough in protecting cereals and field crops

Syngenta and Amoeba SA to develop and commercialize biocontrol solutions for EU and UK Chassieu, France Basel, Switzerland , Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Amoebas. These single-celled microorganisms are now at the heart of one of agriculture’s latest biological innovation – a bio-fungicide capable of protecting wheat and other cereal crops from crippling fungal […]

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10 h. ago Homicide victim stabbed four dozen times by killer mad at being spurned by ex

Accused texted "Your buddy is bleeding out."

Events

13 h. ago Majority believes only worth hosting World Cup if cities break even, make money

The tournament gets underway next June

Politics

13 h. ago Sinclair takes 8% stake in EW Scripps as broadcaster eyes potential acquisition

NEW YORK (AP) — Broadcast giant Sinclair has taken a more than 8% stake in E.W. Scripps, as it eyes a potential merger with the smaller local TV rival. In a regulatory filing on Monday, Sinclair disclosed that it purchased 8.2% of Scripps’ Class A common stock “in contemplation” of a wider bid to acquire […]

Transport

13 h. ago ‘Look West’: B.C. government launches plan to challenge effect of U.S. tariffs

Look West will focus on various target sectors, including marine, aerospace, construction, innovation, life sciences, AI and quantum computing, agriculture processing, and more.

Politics

14 h. ago Bill Brady, London radio icon and community leader, dies at 93

Bill Brady, a legendary local radio broadcaster and longtime London Free Press columnist, has died. He was 93.

Politics

16 h. ago Media Advisory: MADD Canada Teams Up with Provincial Sponsor Alcool NB Liquor to Bring Its School Program to New Brunswick Youth

FREDERICTON, New Brunswick, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MADD Canada is inviting media to attend an event showcasing its 2025-2026 School Program in New Brunswick, in partnership with Provincial Sponsor Alcool NB Liquor (ANBL). The event at George Street Middle School in Fredericton will bring together students in Grades 7 and 8 for a […]

Society

16 h. ago Melançon: Quebec threat to cut welfare for asylum seekers is heartless

If the problem lies in Ottawa, then negotiate with Ottawa — don’t shift the burden onto thousands of vulnerable people.

Culture

18 h. ago Todd: CFL flushes breathtaking athleticism with bad calls, gambling

League's showcase Grey Cup stained by video review, poor broadcast quality and incessant ads for a wagering website.

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18 h. ago Major TTC subway outage planned for this weekend and there won't be shuttle buses

TTC subway closures this weekend include a key stretch of the network scheduled to shut down for a full day, marking the fourth consecutive weekend with a major planned disruption to transit service. The TTC has announced that it will close a stretch of the Line 1 Yonge–University between St George and St Andrew stations on Saturday, Nov. 22, due to ongoing station work.As with previous closures on this portion of Line 1, the TTC has opted not to run replacement shuttle buses during the closure, instead expecting commuters to rely on surface transit to connect with the nearby Yonge leg on the route.In lieu of shuttle buses, the TTC has shared a list of surface transit options for commuters to navigate the subway closure this weekend.TTCIf the closure sounds familiar, the TTC had just closed this exact stretch of Line 1 for the entire weekend of Saturday, Nov. 8, and Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025. That closure was also attributed to "planned station work."The tr...

Politics

20 h. ago Huge crowds descended on Imperial Pub's last call after over 80 years in Toronto

Masses came out to support a Toronto pub on its final weekend in business after 81 years serving up thirsty patrons.It has been a year of heartbreaking restaurant and bar closures in Toronto, but few losses resonated with the public quite like the news that the Imperial Pub's taps would run dry after generations at Dundas St. E. and Victoria in downtown Toronto.Last call for the Imperial finally arrived this past weekend, and throngs of the pub's loyal patrons flooded the bar to celebrate its longevity and get one last pint in before the doors closed for good at the end of a raucous Saturday night.Damn... pic.twitter.com/ZlKG1E8ZWI— Karon Liu (@karonliu) November 14, 2025Long lines snaked around the block.If you're planning to say goodbye to the Imperial Pub today, we suggest going early, these were the scenes last night. pic.twitter.com/bSXQcAjExe— West End Phoenix (@westendphoenix) November 15, 2025The bar and surrounding businesses are destined to be demol...

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21 h. ago The Chicks, Rascal Flatts to headline 2026 Boots and Hearts Music Festival

Boots and Hearts is the largest music and camping festival in Canada

Culture

44 h. ago The Bookless Club: Who is the thermostat tyrant in your home?

Even today, I can hear my parent’s rebuke to get away from the thermostat and put on yet another sweater.

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66 h. ago Trump says he will sue BBC for billions over misleading video edit

The British broadcaster apologized but said it would not pay damages for a misleading speech edit

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3 d. ago 'Just weird:' Carstairs on edge, vigilantes emerge over costumed "creeper" bandit

Person committing break and enters north of Calgary seen dressed in a masked costume resembling a scarecrow

Economics

3 d. ago Nearly 400 Quebec doctors apply to leave province since Legault’s health bill

The rising number shows a break from historical trends with Ontario seeing the most at 296 applications, followed by New Brunswick with 80.

Science

3 d. ago Oilers backup goalie Calvin Pickard struggles behind slack early

What’s happened to Calvin Pickard, who wrote that stuff-of-dreams story in the NHL playoffs last spring? Stu Skinner’s safety net is digging pucks out of the cage right now, a few months after the loyal soldier won six straight early playoff games last spring and finished 7-1. He was the all-heart battler bailing out the […]

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3 d. ago These stars are in Ottawa, shooting a movie expected to debut at Cannes

The new film is described as “a precise yet unpredictable, absurdist comedy that moves between hilarity and heartbreak as it explores modern loneliness and the search for connection.”

Events

3 d. ago Real Canadians: The growing Men’s Sheds movement is helping men who feel isolated

Doug Mackie credits his daughter Lisa with the idea of starting Men’s Sheds in Canada. In June 2008, Lisa sat next to an Australian woman during a lunch break at a conference she attended in Saskatoon. The two women casually talked about the Men’s Sheds movement, which began in Australia and has hundreds of sheds […]

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3 d. ago Level up your coffee break in Toronto with this exclusive pop

I think everyone can agree that being an adult in today’s world is not as glamorous as sitcoms and movies make it seem.Life in your 20s and 30s should be about enjoying new friendships, building relationships, pursuing careers, travelling, and hitting important milestones. But instead, our energy is being zapped by doomscrolling, brain fog, stress, and burnout.But there’s another way to think about energy that's taking flight across the city. Perhaps you’ve noticed birds quietly gathering on posters, murals, and sidewalks throughout the city.These little birds are courtesy of Energy Bird, a system of natural health products that could help build, boost, and balance different kinds of energy, and they're inviting you to an exciting new pop-up. The Energy Bird ExperienceThe Energy Bird Experience is discreetly tucked inside 185 Spadina Ave., open every Saturday and Sunday from Nov. 15 to 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.It’s more than just a coffee br...

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