67 m. ago What Canadian investors should be looking at heading into 2026

Brian Belski: 2026 to be a 'broadening out' of the stock market

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2 h. ago Alaris Equity Partners Announces Closing of $115 Million Bought Deal Offering of 6.25% Convertible Unsecured Senior Debentures

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION IN THE UNITED STATES. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS RESTRICTION MAY CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF UNITED STATES SECURITIES LAW CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Unless otherwise stated, all numbers in this press release are presented in Canadian dollars. Alaris Equity Partners Income Trust (“Alaris” or the “Trust“) (TSX: AD.UN) […]

Economics

2 h. ago Most Canadians still confident in vaccines, but hesitancy has increased, poll says

Respondents expressed the most hesitancy around the COVID-19 and flu shots

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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

2 h. ago Dream Industrial REIT Announces Strategic Partnership With CPP Investments and $805 Million Portfolio Recapitalization

This press release contains forward-looking information that is based upon assumptions and is subject to risks and uncertainties as indicated in the cautionary note contained within this press release. All dollar amounts are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated. Transaction Highlights Dream Industrial REIT and CPP Investments form a new joint venture focused on acquiring […]

Economics

2 h. ago CPP Investments, Dream Industrial REIT, and Dream Asset Management Corporation Form $3 Billion Joint Venture for Canadian Industrial Assets

Transaction Highlights CPP Investments, Dream Industrial and Dream Asset Management Corporation form new Canadian industrial Joint Venture, with $1.1 billion of allocated equity capital The Joint Venture is expected to have approximately $3 billion of acquisition capacity, including leverage, and will target last-mile industrial assets in major Canadian markets The Joint Venture has agreed to […]

Economics

3 h. ago Valvoline Great Canadian Oil Change Ranks Highest Among Aftermarket Service Facilities in J.D. Power Survey for Second Consecutive Year

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV), the quick, easy, trusted provider of preventive automotive maintenance, today announced the Valvoline Great Canadian Oil Change has once again ranked highest among aftermarket service facilities in J.D. Power’s 2025 Canada Customer Service Index – Long-Term Study. This marks the second consecutive year the brand has earned this […]

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3 h. ago Fighting the addictions crisis in northern Manitoba’s Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation

The addictions crisis is seeping into every corner of the province, including in remote and isolated communities in northern Manitoba.

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3 h. ago Interview: Montreal's homelessness crisis looms large over Soraya Martinez Ferrada's first month in office

“As mayor, you can do a lot by just talking to people," she says of her first month in office.

Culture

3 h. ago 5 things to know about the crisis that could unseat the Quebec Liberal leader

Quebec Liberal Leader Pablo Rodriguez is fighting to keep his job as allegations pile up about the leadership race he won in June. 

Politics

4 h. ago Bunzl’s Annual Week of Giving Provides 4,000 lbs of Essential Supplies to Canadian Food Banks

Bunzl Canada’s annual Week of Giving, in partnership with Food Banks Canada, delivers thousands of pounds of essential hygiene and cleaning products to families in need. BURLINGTON, Ontario, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bunzl Canada is proud to announce its 2025 Week of Giving, continuing its partnership with Food Banks Canada to provide essential […]

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6 h. ago Young Canadians talk about chasing their dreams in a world in crisis

The Canadian Press has been speaking with young people across the country about being part of the unhappiest generation _ and the financial and emotional pressures they face in a world in crisis. ‘WE HAVE TO FIGURE IT OUT ON OUR OWN’ Growing up, Nicholas Schorn was told to follow their dreams. The 32-year old […]

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6 h. ago Annabelle Cloutier tasked with ushering NAC through ‘fragile’ moment for Canadian arts

The NAC named Cloutier as its new president and CEO last week.

Culture

10 h. ago Toronto home prices were hit harder than any other major Canadian city in 2025

Toronto home prices took the biggest hit out of any major Canadian city in 2025, according to new data which reveals the national housing market is slipping into a year-over-year decline for the first time after months of flat prices. Real estate platform Wahi and Canadian property valuation services provider Real Property Solutions (RPS) released their monthly House Price Index for November 2025, which tracks actual home values in more than 1,000 cities and towns across the country and shows how property values change over time. The national RPS-Wahi House Price Index fell one per cent compared with November 2024, marking the first annual decline in national home prices since mid-2023. Nationally, prices have softened across all property types, with condos seeing the sharpest drop (down six per cent year-over-year). To compare, detached home prices were unchanged, while row and townhouses saw a decline of one per cent, and semi-detached home price...

Politics

13 h. ago Montreal MP ‘shocked and dismayed’ after he and other delegates denied entry to West Bank

Sameer Zuberi, MP for Pierrefonds-Dollard, among 30 Canadian delegates turned away from border at West Bank.

Sport

17 h. ago LILLEY UNLEASHED: U.S. travel boycott leaving Canadians out in the cold

WATCH: Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he isn’t going to Florida. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says they’re doing fine. Sun political columnist Brian Lilley wishes the DeSantis would leave the Stanley Cup out of it. What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us a Letter to the […]

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18 h. ago Canadian bakin’: Get festive in the kitchen with these homeland brands

There’s baking and then there’s Christmas baking. The elevated latter version involves sprinkles. It involves candy cane flavour infusions. It involves a bit more time and energy — but it also involves family or friends bonding in the kitchen. Up the festive fun factor with these five Canadian-made finds.   Sweetapolita Festive Fun Decorating Kit […]

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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

20 h. ago WSP Global CEO Says Deal Spree Isn’t Over After $3.3 Billion TRC Offer

The head of Canadian engineering firm WSP Global Inc. says it isn’t done yet with sizable acquisitions after offering $3.3 billion to buy TRC Companies Inc. from Warburg Pincus LLC.

Economics

20 h. ago Florida’s governor takes aim at Canadian boycott after Ford comments

Doug Ford said he wouldn't be taking his regular winter vacation to Florida because of Trump's tariffs, which have led to major layoffs in Ontario's auto and steel sectors.

Politics