2 h. ago Crown says Calgary dentist who defrauded insurance companies through phony claims should go to prison

Defence said Alena Smadych voluntarily paid three of the victims more than $500,000 without charges even being laid

Economics

2 h. ago Rocket Doctor Announces Granting of RSUs and Options and a Change of CFO

Vancouver, BC, Dec. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rocket Doctor AI Inc.’s (CSE: AIDR, OTC: AIRDF, Frankfurt: 939) (“Rocket Doctor AI”) announces that Christopher Cherry shall assume the role of Interim Chief Financial Officer, to replace David Worner, effective December 8, 2025. Mr. Cherry is currently the Company’s Chair of the Audit Committee. The Company […]

Science

3 h. ago Spanish Mountain Gold Announces Change of Auditor for Fiscal 2025

Not for distribution to United States Newswire Services or for dissemination in the United States VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Spanish Mountain Gold Ltd. (the “Company” or “Spanish Mountain Gold“) (TSX-V: SPA) (FSE: S3Y) (OTCQB: SPAUF) announces that it has changed its auditors from Smythe LLP (“Former Auditor“) to BDO LLP (“Successor Auditor“), to hold office […]

Other

8 h. ago With 'out of the blue' proposal, Vancouver moves to shut down volunteer advisory bodies

'These voices are absolutely crucial to understanding the city that we live in,' says advisory committee co-chairperson Ashley Daniel Foot. 'I would argue that they are the city.'

Events

9 h. ago Fed’s preferred inflation gauge stayed elevated in September as spending weakened

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation changed little in September, likely easing the way to a widely expected interest rate cut by the central bank next week. Prices rose 0.3% in September from August, the Commerce Department said Friday in a report that was delayed five weeks by the government shutdown. […]

Economics

9 h. ago Jodie Foster recounts horrific dog tragedy that changed her life

'What a sad, sad moment. I didn’t talk to my mother about it, or anyone'

Events

9 h. ago Conversations that Matter: The implications of the Cowichan Tribes land case

The Cowichan Tribes ruling has rapidly become the most significant land title case in Canada. It has sparked intense and competing arguments in private, in public and in the legislative assembly in Victoria. Premier Eby was grilled mercilessly about his defence of private property rights, his government’s slow response to file a stay and what […]

Other

10 h. ago Netflix to buy Warner Bros. studio and streaming business in $72

Analysts say the industry-changing deal could face resistance from competition authorities

Economics

10 h. ago L'entreprise Premier Tech s’associe aux équipes cyclistes Alpecin et FENIX

Le cycliste québécois le plus connu changera de formation en 2026.

Sport

12 h. ago Letters, Dec. 5, 2025: ‘UCP looking increasingly separatist’

Call them the ASP I think it’s time for the UCP to change its name to the Alberta Separatist Party. Pretty sure a large portion of the people who voted UCP in the last election thought they were just voting conservative. Hey, Thomas Lukaszuk, I voted NDP last election. Start up a central-leaning conservative party […]

Other

19 h. ago This queer Toronto barbershop is changing lives one haircut at a time

In a humble, single-chair barbershop on Toronto's Danforth Avenue, haircuts are becoming moments of personal affirmation for queer and transgender clients. The Queer Barber is a QTBIPOC-owned (acronym for Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) barbershop founded in 2022 by E (who uses all pronouns). The space was created with the singular purpose of offering gender-affirming haircuts in an environment where QTBIPOC and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals can simply exist without explanation or fear of being misread. "I wanted to create the kind of space I never saw in the industry. One where queer, trans, and QTBIPOC people could walk in without bracing themselves," E told blogTO, whose background consists of barbering, psychology, community care, and now social work. The shop owner is currently completing their Master of Social Work at the University of Toronto, and says everything they're learning, from trauma-informed p...

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25 h. ago Middlefield Estimated Annual Reinvested Capital Gains Distributions for ETFs

TORONTO, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Based on estimates as of November 20, 2025, below are the estimated annual special year-end distributions for the Middlefield ETFs for the 2025 tax year. These estimated amounts may change before year-end and are separate from the previously declared monthly cash distributions, which may include some allocation of […]

Economics

26 h. ago Désabusé, le coprésident du Groupe consultatif fédéral pour la carboneutralité démissionne

Ses travaux étaient devenus «négligés et superficiels», dit Simon Donner, évoquant des «changements de priorités».

Society

26 h. ago Xenon Pharmaceuticals Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

VANCOUVER, British Columbia and BOSTON, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: XENE), a neuroscience-focused biopharmaceutical company dedicated to drug discovery, clinical development, and commercialization of life-changing therapeutics for patients in need, today announced equity inducement grants to five new non-officer employees consisting of an aggregate of 39,250 share options. All of […]

Other

26 h. ago Prosecutor tells jurors they should reject Calgary killer's self

Crown alleges Dennis George Hart murdered Sean Barber because he was angry the victim had sex with the killer's former girlfriend

Events

26 h. ago Les Blue Jays repoussent d’un jour le début de leur saison, au 27 mars 2026

La raison de ce changement n’a pas été précisée.

Other

28 h. ago STM maintenance workers insist overtime strike won't affect service

The Tribunal administratif du travail is hearing arguments over how a proposed month-long overtime strike will affect the population.

Society

28 h. ago Hanes: 'Clock is ticking' for family medicine groups as Bill 2 talks collapse

Many clinics warn they will be forced to close if nothing changes before the National Assembly adjourns Dec. 12.

Other

29 h. ago Name changes nixed for some Saskatchewan criminals: province

If you've been convicted of a significant criminal offence, you may not be able to change your name in Saskatchewan, thanks to new regulations announced Thursday.

Events

29 h. ago Opinion: B.C.’s updated EV mandate would have zero impact if province follows through on a proposed change

Evan Pivnick and Trevor Melanson: Many of the flexibilities are reasonable but then a single paragraph in the government release spoils the whole thing

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