
They made us laugh, marvel in awe at their fearlessness, led with kindness, moved us with their words and gave us a window into other worlds. As the year comes to a close, The Globe and Mail looks back at some of the notable people who died in 2025. Below are excerpted obituaries and tributes marking their exceptional lives.
December 23, 2025 - 16:36 | Compiled by Globe staff | The Globe and Mail
A former director on the board of Alberta’s health authority says he has been subject to a campaign of harassment and surveillance because of his role as a potential witness in a wrongful dismissal lawsuit tied to the province’s health procurement controversy, court records show. Sandy Edmonstone, who served on the board of Alberta Health Services until January, obtained a rare court order allowing him to search and seize records and electronic devices from two podcasters, David Wallace and James Di Fiore, whom he alleges have disparaged and harassed him. Those derogatory comments are...
December 23, 2025 - 16:23 | Ha Tu Thanh | The Globe and Mail
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Canada’s agriculture industry employs tens of thousands of temporary foreign workers to help pick the produce that winds up on your plate.
While many see this as a lifeline, a way to earn money to send to families back home, there are concerns the system is set up to exploit, and in some cases, abuse them.
Robert Cribb, founder and director of the...
December 23, 2025 - 15:53 | Dave Breakenridge | National Post
The Bank of Canada says it's staying 'cautious' heading into 2026 as uncertainty remains high with the global trade war, tariffs and a trade deal with the U.S. set for review.
December 23, 2025 - 15:53 | Ari Rabinovitch | Global News - Canada
Large “For Sale” signs have been placed in the windows of the former Hudson’s Bay Company building across from the Rideau Centre, signalling a new chapter for the landmark space. Read More
December 23, 2025 - 15:51 | Robert Hiltz | Ottawa Citizen
A 25-year-old Prince Edward Island man faces charges related to promoting hatred and antisemitism — charges the RCMP says are a first in the province.
December 23, 2025 - 15:30 | | CBC News - Canada


