Canada Post strike continues as sides clash on wages
Negotiations between Canada Post and the union representing its workers appear to be in a deadlock as the two sides remain far apart on wages and other issues.
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BREAKING Meta experiences widespread outage
Meta users are experiencing a widespread outage, including applications like WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and Facebook Messenger, according to third-party website Downdetector.com.
Bank of Canada drops key interest rate to 3.25%, Trump tariff threat 'new source of uncertainty'
Canada's central bank has cut its key rate for the fifth consecutive time – now sitting at 3.25 per cent – as the country's economy grows at a slower rate than projected.
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5 suspected organized crime figures arrested for 3 Montreal and Quebec homicides
Montreal and Quebec police arrested five suspects they believe have organized crime ties in connection with three homicides in 2023 and 2024.
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'Baseball-sized hail': Toronto man owes car rental company $18K after hailstorm
A Toronto man is on the hook for about $18,000 after a car he rented over the summer was pelted by baseball-sized hail.
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Poilievre's Conservatives still in majority territory: Nanos seat projections
The Liberals' promise of a temporary GST break and $250 rebate cheques haven't benefited Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his minority government when it comes to public support, according to Nanos Research data.
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New Vancouver mom temporarily discharged from hospital to see Taylor Swift concert
A Vancouver woman didn’t let an emergency C-section keep her from Saturday’s Taylor Swift concert.
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Manitoba nurse found not criminally responsible for killing parents has licence to practice suspended
A Manitoba nurse who was found not criminally responsible for killing his parents and attacking another nurse in a Winnipeg hospital has been suspended from practicing.
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Boy, 8, killed in crash involving snow plow on B.C.'s icy Highway 3
An eight-year-old boy has died following a crash between a snow plow dump truck and a car on B.C.'s Highway 3.
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'He lost his spirit': Family wants answers after Indigenous man's braids cut at Edmonton hospital
The Saskatchewan family of an Indigenous man whose braids were cut off during a stay at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton, without permission, is searching for answers.
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Saudi Arabia officially announced as the 2034 World Cup host. Human rights groups warn of 'unimaginable human cost'
Global soccer governing body FIFA has officially announced the hosts for the next two men's World Cups. However, the outcome was no surprise.
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WATCH Video captures Luigi Mangione lookalike contest in New York
Several people attended a lookalike contest for a suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City on Dec. 7.
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Hours after Trump taunt, Trudeau calls Harris election loss 'attack' on women's progress
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says women's rights and women's progress is under attack, pointing to the recent defeat of U.S. presidential candidate Kamala Harris as an example.
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Exchange Bank of Canada fined $2.46M by Fintrac for anti-money laundering failures
Canada's financial intelligence agency says it has imposed an administrative penalty of $2.46 million against Exchange Bank of Canada for non-compliance with money-laundering rules.
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Fingerprints from health care CEO's killing scene match suspect Luigi Mangione's, police say
Fingerprints found at the scene of the assassination of UnitedHealthcare's CEO match those of suspect Luigi Mangione, two law enforcement officials briefed on the matter told CNN on Wednesday, as authorities continue to investigate the motive for the killing.
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Father and stepmother of 10-year-old girl found dead in England are convicted of her murder
The father and stepmother of a 10-year-old girl found dead in her home in England were found guilty Wednesday of her murder after what prosecutors called a 'campaign of abuse.'
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Dick Van Dyke and Cher forced to evacuate over Malibu wildfire
Officials in Southern California reported significant overnight growth of a wind-driven wildfire that has forced thousands of people, including celebrities like Cher and Dick Van Dyke, from their homes in Malibu, but forecasters said firefighters would get a break from improving weather conditions.
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Manitoba nurse found not criminally responsible for killing parents has licence to practice suspended
A Manitoba nurse who was found not criminally responsible for killing his parents and attacking another nurse in a Winnipeg hospital has been suspended from practicing.
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Complaints body probes military police's handling of sexual misconduct case
The Military Police Complaints Commission is investigating the military's handling of the case against a former general who was ousted from his high-ranking position after a sexual misconduct complaint in 2021.
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Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador ready to sign Churchill Falls deal
Quebec Premier Francois Legault and his Newfoundland and Labrador counterpart Andrew Furey are set to sign an agreement Thursday ending a long-running dispute over the Churchill Falls hydroelectric complex.
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5 suspected organized crime figures arrested for 3 Montreal and Quebec homicides
Montreal and Quebec police arrested five suspects they believe have organized crime ties in connection with three homicides in 2023 and 2024.
World
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Fingerprints from health care CEO's killing scene match suspect Luigi Mangione's, police say
Fingerprints found at the scene of the assassination of UnitedHealthcare's CEO match those of suspect Luigi Mangione, two law enforcement officials briefed on the matter told CNN on Wednesday, as authorities continue to investigate the motive for the killing.
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An explosion in the Afghan capital kills the Taliban refugee minister
A suicide bombing in the Afghan capital on Wednesday killed the Taliban refugee minister and two others, officials said, in the most brazen attack on a member of the Taliban inner circle since they returned to power three years ago.
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Father and stepmother of 10-year-old girl found dead in England are convicted of her murder
The father and stepmother of a 10-year-old girl found dead in her home in England were found guilty Wednesday of her murder after what prosecutors called a 'campaign of abuse.'
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WATCH
WATCH Video captures Luigi Mangione lookalike contest in New York
Several people attended a lookalike contest for a suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City on Dec. 7.
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North Pole post: N.S. firefighters collect letters to Santa, return them by hand during postal strike
Fire departments across Nova Scotia are doing their part to ensure children’s letters to Santa make their way to the North Pole while Canada Post workers are on strike.
'Creatively incredible': Regina raised talent featured in 'Wicked' film
A background dancer from Saskatchewan was featured in the movie adaptation of Wicked, which has seen significant success at the box office.
Montreal man retiring early after winning half of the $80 million Lotto-Max jackpot
Factor worker Jean Lamontagne, 63, will retire earlier than planned after he won $40 million on Dec. 3 in the Lotto-Max draw.
Man, 99, still at work 7 decades after opening eastern Ontario Christmas tree farm
This weekend is one of the busiest of the year for Christmas tree farms all over the region as the holidays approach and people start looking for a fresh smell of pine in their homes.
Saskatoon honours Bella Brave with birthday celebration
It has been five months since Bella Thompson, widely known as Bella Brave to her millions of TikTok followers, passed away after a long battle with Hirschsprung’s disease and an auto-immune disorder.
Major Manitoba fossil milestones highlight the potential for future discoveries in the province
A trio of fossil finds through the years helped put Manitoba on the mosasaur map, and the milestone of those finds have all been marked in 2024.
The 61st annual Christmas Daddies Telethon raises more than $559,000 for children in need
The 61st annual Christmas Daddies Telethon continued its proud Maritime tradition, raising more than $559,000 for children in need on Saturday.
Calgary company steps up to help grieving family with free furnace after fatal carbon monoxide poisoning
A Calgary furnace company stepped up big time Friday to help a Calgary family grieving the loss of a loved one.
'A well-loved piece': Historic carousel display from Hudson’s Bay Company store lands at Winnipeg shop
When a carousel setup from the Hudson’s Bay Company became available during an auction, a Winnipeg business owner had to have it.
Politics
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Hours after Trump taunt, Trudeau calls Harris election loss 'attack' on women's progress
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says women's rights and women's progress is under attack, pointing to the recent defeat of U.S. presidential candidate Kamala Harris as an example.
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'Which one of those two is going to win?': Poilievre prods Trudeau, Freeland over spending tension
Revived talk of tensions between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland prompted new questions Tuesday, about how big the federal deficit will be in next week's economic update.
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Poilievre's Conservatives still in majority territory: Nanos seat projections
The Liberals' promise of a temporary GST break and $250 rebate cheques haven't benefited Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his minority government when it comes to public support, according to Nanos Research data.
Health
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Recall issued for pistachio chocolate bar sold across Canada due to 'possible salmonella'
Chocolate lovers are being advised to check their cupboards following a recall of a pistachio-flavoured chocolate bar that was sold in Ontario and across Canada due to a salmonella risk.
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Major food companies accused of marketing 'addictive' food to kids
Major food companies, including Kraft Heinz, Mondelez and Coca-Cola, were hit with a new lawsuit in the U.S. on Tuesday accusing them of designing and marketing 'ultra-processed' foods to be addictive to children, causing chronic disease.
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'Immediately stop using': Health Canada warns against use of baby car seat bought on Amazon.ca
Health Canada released a consumer product advisory against the use of a baby car seat availible for purchase on Amazon.
Business
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Quebec court approves $2.5M settlement in Dollarama eco fees class action
The Superior Court of Quebec has approved a $2.5 million settlement in a class action targeting Dollarama Inc.'s use of eco fees.
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Exchange Bank of Canada fined $2.46M by Fintrac for anti-money laundering failures
Canada's financial intelligence agency says it has imposed an administrative penalty of $2.46 million against Exchange Bank of Canada for non-compliance with money-laundering rules.
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OPEC again cuts 2024, 2025 oil demand growth forecasts
OPEC cut its forecasts for oil demand growth this year and next on Wednesday, highlighting weakness in China, India and other regions in the producer group's fifth consecutive downward revision.
Sci-Tech
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Apple Intelligence suite of AI tools arrives in Canada
Apple has brought its suite of artificial intelligence-based tools to Canada.
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An autistic teen's parents say Character.AI said it was OK to kill them. They're suing to take down the app
Two families have sued artificial intelligence chatbot company Character.AI, accusing it of providing sexual content to their children and encouraging self-harm and violence. The lawsuit asks a court to shut down the platform until its alleged dangers can be fixed.
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TikTok files legal challenge of federal government's shutdown order
TikTok is challenging the federal government’s order to shut down its operations in Canada, saying it will eliminate hundreds of jobs and potentially terminate a quarter of a million contracts that it has with Canadian advertising clients.
Entertainment
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Paul Mescal is selling his clothes on Vinted
Fans have the chance to get closer to actor Paul Mescal, as he has decided to sell some of his clothes for charity.
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Dolly Parton explains why her longtime husband doesn't attend events with her
Dolly Parton has been married for 58 years, but you probably could count on one hand the times you have seen her with her husband.
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Years after his mother's death, Tyler Perry says grief still 'shows up when it wants to'
The holiday season always reminds Tyler Perry of his late mother Maxine. She loved Thanksgiving and reveled in celebrating Christmas with her family. She also died 15 years ago this month, a grief Perry said still visits him this time of year.
Lifestyle
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North Pole post: N.S. firefighters collect letters to Santa, return them by hand during postal strike
Fire departments across Nova Scotia are doing their part to ensure children’s letters to Santa make their way to the North Pole while Canada Post workers are on strike.
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Fanshawe student designs the world's smallest arcade machine, sets Guinness record
The tiny machine is the creation of a Fanshawe College student. As a new generation of public school students looked on, a current-generation electro-mechanical engineer prepared to display her innovation.
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What did you Google in 2024? From the elections to Copa América, here's what search trends show
Google released its annual “Year in Search” on Tuesday, rounding up the top trending queries entered into its namesake search engine in 2024
Sports
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Champion figure skater Stellato-Dudek becomes Canadian citizen, eligible for Olympics
World champion figure skater Deanna Stellato-Dudek has gained Canadian citizenship. She took the oath of citizenship Wednesday in Montreal, making her eligible to represent Canada at the Olympic Games.
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Saudi Arabia officially announced as the 2034 World Cup host. Human rights groups warn of 'unimaginable human cost'
Global soccer governing body FIFA has officially announced the hosts for the next two men's World Cups. However, the outcome was no surprise.
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Canada opens world junior selection camp with another home-soil tournament ahead
Canada's quest for another home-soil gold medal at the world junior hockey championship will feature something the team lacked throughout last year's disastrous fifth-place finish overseas.
Autos
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'Baseball-sized hail': Toronto man owes car rental company $18K after hailstorm
A Toronto man is on the hook for about $18,000 after a car he rented over the summer was pelted by baseball-sized hail.
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GM is pulling the plug on its robotaxi efforts
General Motors is pulling the plug on its efforts to develop a fleet of driverless taxis and will focus on driver-assistance features that require a driver to be ready to take control of the car, the company said Tuesday.
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80-year-old driver with expired licence accused of going nearly double the speed limit in eastern Ontario
Ontario Provincial Police say a man caught stunt driving on Highway 37 near Tweed, Ont. Thursday was 80 years old, and his licence was expired.
