The reset proposed for the public service in the budget doesn’t need to be a cause for panic.
When Bill Staubi was diagnosed with Stage-4 liver cancer, he divested himself of his massive art collection. Then the cancer disappeared.
Mohammed Adam: The disconnect between the police and some of those they serve is on display ever year at budget time.
Advocates say Ottawa's current system could not meet the additional demand from parents returning to their offices five days a week.
"He's a big loss," said coach Travis Green. "Pinto plays a lot of important minutes."
The RVCA becomes the second Ottawa-area conservation authority to downgrade its low-water status in the last two weeks.
Close to 500,000 Albertans have sent a clear message — Alberta’s future lies with Canada. What happens next is completely in the premier’s hands. Despite what she may say, there is no requirement for a referendum. The premier has two clear choices. She can take the politically expedient route. Put her party first, hold a […]
On the same night that Oilers insider Bob Stauffer guaranteed that rookie Matt Savoie will sign a new contract with the Edmonton Oilers, Savoie came alive as an NHL scorer, potting two goals in Edmonton’s 9-4 blow-out of the Kraken of Seattle. The Grade A shots (which go in about 22% of the time) were […]
It took a little over two months, but the Edmonton Oilers are finally giving everyone a reason to believe. After a go-nowhere march consisting of one step forward, two steps back, the Edmonton Oilers broke into a full-on sprint Thursday night, running roughshod over the bedraggled Seattle Kraken. Picking up right where they left off […]
This in from Edmonton Oilers insider Bob Stauffer during Edmonton’s broadcast against the Kraken, his assurance that the Oilers won’t lose rookie Matt Savoie to an offer sheet, but will sign him to a new contract. Said Stauffer: “Here’s the reality with Matt Savoie. The Oilers will not make the same mistake with Matt Savoie […]
Property tax increase holds at 6.9 per cent after four days of debate while councillors tiptoe around additional tax hikes
The Nutcracker runs through Dec. 7 at the Jubilee
CHENGDU, China (AP) — French first lady Brigitte Macron caught up with an old friend — a giant panda born in France — at the tail end Friday of a visit to China with President Emmanuel Macron. At a panda reserve in southwest China that Yuan Meng now calls home, the first lady marveled at […]
LONDON (AP) — European Union regulators on Friday fined Elon Musk’s social media platform X 120 million euros ($140 million) for breaches of the bloc’s digital regulations that they said could leave users exposed to scams and manipulation. The European Commission issued its decision following an investigation it opened two years ago into X under […]
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Pan American Silver Corp. (NYSE: PAAS) (TSX: PAAS) (“Pan American” or the “Company”) has acquired ownership of 18,750,000 units of securities (each, a “Unit”) of Galleon Gold Corp. (TSXV: GGO) (“Galleon”), for C$0.60 per Unit, pursuant to a non-brokered private placement (the “Acquisition”), which was completed in connection with a brokered […]
OTTAWA, Ontario — Edgewater Wireless Systems Inc. (TSX-V: YFI) (OTC: KPIFF) (the “Company” or “Edgewater Wireless”) announces that it proposes to make an application to the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV”) to extend the expiry date of outstanding share purchase warrants which entitle the holders to acquire 8,330,000 common shares of the Company (the “Warrants”). […]
TORONTO — Organigram Global Inc. (NASDAQ: OGI) (TSX: OGI), (the “Company” or “Organigram”), Canada’s #1 cannabis company by market share1, announced today it will report earnings results for its fourth quarter fiscal 2025 ended September 30, 2025, on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, prior to market open. The Company will host a conference call to discuss […]
CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Parex Resources Inc. (“Parex” or the “Company”) (TSX: PXT) and its strategic partner Ecopetrol S.A. (“Ecopetrol”), are pleased to announce an update on their Llanos Foothills exploration program, where a full strategic alliance has effectively been achieved. Additionally, the Company provides an update on its corporate production [
A Free Press reader says banning e-scooters would "worsen transport poverty and contradict London’s climate and equity goals."
Digital trade includes a wide range of tech-driven activity – from software downloads and e-commerce to cloud computing.
The accused is Justin Hack, 23, of Middlesex Centre.
The LHSC to Home program provides eligible patients with personalized care at their residence for up to 16 weeks after discharge.
A 42-year-old operator from Kitchener was hit while helping a stranded motorist at about 7:18 a.m. Wednesday.
Josh Morgan and Skylar Franke want to explore what the city can do to keep recycling out of the landfill.
No clause for concern Should you limit your freedom to one week per year? Absolutely not. The notwithstanding clause is Alberta’s constitutionally protected right and freedom that Alberta has the right and responsibility to exercise, to protect the Albertan way of life. Any judicial intrusion by federal politicians from Ottawa or by unelected judges in […]
For decades, successive Alberta governments have failed to restrain spending during periods of relatively strong resource revenues. Instead, as money flows in, governments fall into the temptation to spend even more, which only leads to trouble when resource revenues inevitably decline.
Same old story Marc Miller, the new minister of Canadian Identity and Culture. Isn’t he the old minister who implemented Trudeau’s turnstile immigration program which has had a profound impact on Canada’s identity and culture? Is Miller now going to finish the job, add to what he’s done, change what he’s done or simply continue […]
Let’s help our veterans I am a senior and have always supported our veterans in any way I can. I have always felt we wouldn’t have a country without them. It broke my heart today to read in the Calgary Sun that the Veterans food bank’s supply is down by 80%. As you are fully […]
Taxing reality As a Calgary city taxpayer, have you ever wondered why taxes keep rising every year? This year taxes are targeted to rise 5.8%, although (Mayor Jeromy) Farkas and city council are trying to reduce this. City taxes rise every year because our population keeps growing. However, most people coming to Calgary don’t earn […]
Trouble with Canada I’m a proud Canadian, but Canada is not “the best country in the world,” because its citizens are living in mediocre economic times. Saudi Arabia has two resources: sand and oil. Look at their gleaming new cities vs. Canada’s crumbling infrastructure throughout the country. That, in spite of our multiple resources of […]
From quick prep tricks to simple decor wins, here’s how to stay calm, organized, and actually enjoy celebrating with your guests.
Gift the joy of easy entertaining with these perfect host gifts from Salt & Stone, Indigo, Simons and more.
Read on for an expert-backed 15-minute routine to holiday hosting prep, complete with the products and tools that help make it effortless.
Saskatchewan's fall legislative sitting is set to wrap up with Premier Scott Moe's government set to table a bill that aims to help those battling drug addictions.
Kenney served as Alberta's premier from 2019 before stepping down in 2022. He also served as a cabinet minister in former prime minster Stephen Harper’s government.
The girl’s disappearance underscores long-standing concerns about the ease with which a parent can take a child to another country without the other parent’s knowledge or consent.
If all goes according to plan, at 6 a.m. AT on Saturday people working at the IWK Health Centre will become the test case for a generational change to Nova Scotia’s health-care system.
A small business owner in Mount Pearl says she was the victim of a scam, and is warning others ahead of the holidays.
The first-degree murder trial of Brandy Cooney and Becky Hamber in Milton, Ont., heard texts in which the women questioned whether a boy in their care might be dying a month before his death in December 2022.
Many people in the Somali community say they feel fearful and angry in the aftermath of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tirade against Somali communities in Minnesota.
A proposal for a hydrogen-powered passenger rail connecting Calgary and Banff has been submitted to the federal government in the hopes of having it fast-tracked.
Former Assembly of First Nations national chief RoseAnne Archibald says her $5-million lawsuit against the national advocacy organization is moving forward, after settlement talks “were stalled and stonewalled” for 18 months.
Canada is in the midst of reframing its approach to military spending. The reasons for this are twofold; a commitment to fulfilling NATO spending as part of GDP, and the push to diversify spending away from the U.S. To that end, Prime Minister Mark Carney has recently signed a deal joining the EU’s military procurement fund, granting Canada access to both selling and purchasing defence materiel.
It’s not unusual for business owners to forge ties with governments, but there are rules around conflicts of interest when it comes to procurement. In February, 2025, an Alberta senior public servant stepped forward with allegations of political interference in the awarding of large health contracts. These allegations prompted investigators, auditors and opposition politicians to look closely at
With the holidays right around the corner, households are getting ready for company and deep cleans are underway. Even the idea of letting family and friends see a clutter-strewn home can be anxiety-inducing, and images of perfectly-clean celebrity homes on social media don’t help. But what are we actually losing when we prioritize the act of cleaning over the people we do it for?Zosia Bielski,
Across Canada, highways and rural roads are studded with cellular ‘dead zones’. In some provinces, coverage gaps span over 30 per cent of major roads. In some cases, you can’t receive calls and texts for more than 100 kilometres. So when something goes wrong, what do people do?Today, the Globe’s telecoms reporter Irene Galea and national news reporter Jill Mahoney have been investigating h
Ontario just passed Bill 60, officially named the “Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act.” It’s a big omnibus bill, but it’s garnered the most attention for reforms to Ontario’s rental system. Doug Ford’s government walked back the most controversial part of the bill, but critics are concerned that what remains will still lead to more evictions and worsen the homelessness crisis.Today,
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith have signed an agreement that sets the framework for building a new pipeline, carrying bitumen to the west coast. The deal commits to simultaneously making Canada a “global energy superpower” and reducing greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. Indigenous co-ownership is a requirement for development, as is consultation with B
Canadian Tire will bring the Hudson’s Bay Stripes collection to its shelves on Dec. 5 for a limited holiday edition, featuring 26 products, including the Point Blanket, holiday ornaments and home and lifestyle pieces.
Nathalie Provost concedes progress hasn’t moved as quickly as she’d hoped, but that hasn't rattled her.
The decision to uphold Clarke's demotion is the latest chapter in a high-profile case that sparked debate about racial diversity in Canada's largest police service.
High development charges are being passed onto homebuyers and renters, straining housing affordability, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says.
Every day until Christmas, we're baking a recipe from the Star’s archives. Today, Grant chases nostalgia through chocolate and peanut butter.
Canadian Council for Refugees report, released Friday, is based on Immigration Department data and looks at wait times by region.
Canadian institutions and communities increasingly inundated with "de-Zionizing" campaigns
‘There is no clear advantage for any party when you look at these numbers to suggest that going into an election would be a really good idea’
Eby advisors believe 'settlers' must atone for Canada's 'original sin'
'You’d like to think that this is really kind of a super hypothetical pie-in-the-sky kind of question. But unfortunately, crazy things are happening all around the world'
If we don't build bridges to get demoralized young men involved in the democratic process, extremists may capitalize on their frustration
'If I were the United States, I’d have a little bit of fear of missing out and that would incentivize me to negotiate,' said Heather Exner-Pirot
Even if Chargers QB Justin Herbert does play, he’ll be limited and under pressure against the Eagles defence.
St. Louis Blues general manager is tasked with putting together Team Canada for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.
DEAR ABBY: My best friend of more than 10 years, “Ian,” ghosted me! We used to talk about everything — wives, children, jobs. We spent hours together and helped each other sort out our problems. He knew more about me than my wife. With no explanation, he stopped responding to texts and messages and is […]
The leaders will gather for the first time since furor ignited over Ontario Premier Doug Ford's Ronald Reagan anti-tariff TV ad.
AT THE READY As Russia’s Putin threatens Europe with nuclear Armageddon, as China threatens all, we – trying to act as if humanity was truly civilized – have failed. Whether it be radical Islam, communist dictatorship, terrorist cartels, or just plain evil criminals, we must stand at the ready, fully armed, not threatening but ready […]
Steve Nease cartoon for Dec. 5, 2025.
Vaughn Palmer: Wednesday's proceedings also provided a reminder of the precarious nature of the Eby government’s hold on power.
The B.C. Conservative Party named MLA Trevor Halford as its interim leader following a vote to remove John Rustad, who officially resigned Thursday.
Designers share what home decor items to look for and why
CBRE Ltd. is teaming up with U.S.-based Marcus & Millichap to list the historic property for sale on behalf of the retailer's receiver.
Justina C. Ray and Trevor Swerdfager: The barriers to development lie less in regulation than in failing to integrate financial, social, and environmental conditions for success at the start
Since establishing her first Black film festival in Montreal two decades ago, Fabienne Colas has seen a lot of opportunities open up for Black talent in the film and TV industries.
The government would now have me believe that the school lunch lady has the power to proselytize between servings of the cafeteria special.
The twelfth and final full moon of 2025 will look especially magnificent when it rises about an hour after sunset.
Bill 1 met with criticism and praise on first day of what are expected to be weeks-long public hearings.
Ashkan Karbasfrooshan, the founder of WatchMojo, is dreaming up a plan to bring back the city's beloved baseball team.
Also: A fair of anglo Quebec books, Kisses Deep at Centaur, and the Andy Kim Christmas concert.
From the first concert with Keith Jarrett Quartet at Salle Claude Champagne, he went on to book thousand of acts, and he has no intention of retiring anytime soon.
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