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1 in 9 Canadian adults have had long-term symptoms from COVID infection: StatCan

Statistics Canada says about one in nine Canadian adults have had long-term symptoms from COVID-19 infection.

More wintry weather is on its way to Canada, with a big storm system closing in

Canadians should expect snow, freezing rain and more winter conditions this weekend as storms travel across the country.

'Pseudoscience': Alberta's health minister under fire for naturopathic medicine meeting

Alberta's health minister is facing pushback after taking a meeting focused on naturopathic medicine's role in the province's primary care.

Canada is deporting more people faster, drawing concern from migrant advocates

Advocates are sounding the alarm on the rise in deportations in Canada and are calling on the federal government to follow through on its 2021 promise to expand a regularization program for undocumented people living in the country.

Two charged with murder of Quebecer Daniel Langlois and partner in Dominica

The director of public prosecutions in the Caribbean nation of Dominica has confirmed that two men have been charged in the death of Quebecer Daniel Langlois and his partner.

More caffeinated energy drinks pulled from shelves: Here's what was recalled in Canada this week

Here's a list of items Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency recalled this week, including mushrooms, more caffeinated energy drinks, and electric cooktops.

Judge rules in favour of NBA star, nullifies purchase of $8M Burlington mansion once occupied by 'crypto king'

A judge has ruled in favour of NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in his lawsuit against a company that sold him a Burlington mansion previously occupied by self-proclaimed ‘crypto king’ Aiden Pleterski.

NFL coach apologizes for crediting 9/11 hijackers for co-ordination in Buffalo Bills team meeting years ago

An emotional Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott acknowledged regret on Thursday for crediting the 9/11 hijackers for their co-ordination during a team meeting four years ago.

Six French teens await a verdict over their alleged roles in Islamic extremist killing of a teacher

A French juvenile court is handing down a verdict Friday for six teenagers accused of involvement in the killing of teacher Samuel Paty, who was beheaded by an Islamic extremist after he showed caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad to his class for a debate on freedom of expression.

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More wintry weather is on its way to Canada, with a big storm system closing in

Canadians should expect snow, freezing rain and more winter conditions this weekend as storms travel across the country.
1 in 9 Canadian adults have had long-term symptoms from COVID infection: StatCan

Statistics Canada says about one in nine Canadian adults have had long-term symptoms from COVID-19 infection.
Two charged with murder of Quebecer Daniel Langlois and partner in Dominica

The director of public prosecutions in the Caribbean nation of Dominica has confirmed that two men have been charged in the death of Quebecer Daniel Langlois and his partner.
Canada is deporting more people faster, drawing concern from migrant advocates

Advocates are sounding the alarm on the rise in deportations in Canada and are calling on the federal government to follow through on its 2021 promise to expand a regularization program for undocumented people living in the country.
'Pseudoscience': Alberta's health minister under fire for naturopathic medicine meeting

Alberta's health minister is facing pushback after taking a meeting focused on naturopathic medicine's role in the province's primary care.
Two months into war, a Palestinian doctor and an Israeli activist's son unite in calls for peace

After two months of war, a Palestinian doctor and the son of an Israeli activist are united in a common call for peace.

World

Six French teens await a verdict over their alleged roles in Islamic extremist killing of a teacher

A French juvenile court is handing down a verdict Friday for six teenagers accused of involvement in the killing of teacher Samuel Paty, who was beheaded by an Islamic extremist after he showed caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad to his class for a debate on freedom of expression.
Israel's military assault on Gaza triggers international alarm over widespread civilian casualties

Desperate Palestinians fleeing Israel's expanding ground offensive crowded into an ever-shrinking area of the Gaza Strip as the Israel-Hamas war entered its third month Friday.
Judge rules against Prince Harry in early stage of libel case against Daily Mail publisher

Prince Harry lost a preliminary round Friday in his libel case against the publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid over an article that said he tried to hide his efforts to retain publicly funded protection in the U.K. after giving up his status as a working member of the royal family.
Taiwan says it spotted a Chinese surveillance balloon as the island's election nears

Taiwan's Defence Ministry says it spotted a Chinese surveillance balloon in the Taiwan Strait along with a large-scale movement of military aircraft and ships. The ministry said the balloon passed southwest of the northern port city of Keelung on Thursday night.
Journalists' rights group counts 94 media workers killed this year, most of them in Gaza

A leading organization representing journalists worldwide expressed deep concern Friday at the number of media professionals killed around the globe doing their jobs in 2023, with Israel's war with Hamas claiming more journalists than any conflict in over 30 years.
Woman charged with attempted arson of Martin Luther King Jr. birthplace in Atlanta

Atlanta police have arrested a woman who's accused of trying to burn down the birth home of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in Atlanta. Officers arrested the 26-year-old woman around 5:45 p.m. Thursday after responding to a report of vandalism in process.

Politics

Conservatives launch marathon voting session over Liberal refusal to scrap carbon tax

Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives have launched an overnight marathon voting session in the House of Commons, after signalling they'd be making good on their threat to delay the government's agenda over their opposition to the carbon tax.
Oil, gas emissions to be cut by at least one-third by 2030: Guilbeault

Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says the oil and gas industry will have to cut emissions more than one-third by 2030. A framework outlining the cap is being published today with plans to publish draft regulations next spring and get the final regulations in place in 2025.
Amid concern over Canadians going hungry, Conservatives criticized for voting against school food bill

As Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre continues to voice concern over the increase in food bank usage, his party is being criticized by some for voting against a private member's bill that would advance a framework for a national school food program.

Health

1 in 9 Canadian adults have had long-term symptoms from COVID infection: StatCan

Statistics Canada says about one in nine Canadian adults have had long-term symptoms from COVID-19 infection.
Death toll rises to five in cantaloupe salmonella outbreak, as cases almost double

The Public Health Agency of Canada says the death toll has risen to five in a salmonella outbreak linked to Malichita and Rudy brand cantaloupes.
Maritimers face longest surgical wait times, far beyond national average

The Maritime provinces are leading the country in lengthy healthcare wait times, showing a stark contrast to the national average.

Sci-Tech

80-kilometre-wide asteroid to produce one-of-a-kind eclipse visible from Earth

One of the biggest and brightest stars in the night sky will momentarily vanish as an asteroid passes in front of it to produce a one-of-a-kind eclipse.
New orca calf off B.C. bolsters record-breaking year for sightings

A new transient orca calf has been spotted in the waters off British Columbia, adding to what's already been a record-breaking year for sightings of the Bigg's killer whales.
Key testing completed at Nova Scotia's proposed retirement home for captive whales

An ambitious plan in Nova Scotia to build North America's first coastal refuge for captive whales has reached a critical phase.

Entertainment

Movie reviews: Every frame of 'The Boy and the Heron' exudes warmth, wonder, poignancy and poetry

This week, pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews new movies- 'The Boy and the Heron,' 'Leave the World Behind,' 'Eileen' and 'Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget.'
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is the 1st tour to gross over US$1B, Pollstar says

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is the first tour to cross the billion-dollar mark, according to Pollstar's 2023 year-end charts.
Jonathan Majors' accuser breaks down on witness stand as footage shows actor shoving her

The woman who accused Jonathan Majors of assaulting her in the backseat of a car broke down multiple times on the witness stand Thursday as the actor's attorney repeatedly played a surveillance video that showed Majors lifting her up and thrusting her into the vehicle.

Business

Canada Bread denies price-fixing scheme in court filing, points finger at Maple Leaf

The bread supplier that admitted to price-fixing earlier this year says in new court filings that any anti-competitive behaviour it participated in was at the direction and to the benefit of its then-majority owner Maple Leaf Foods.
Nintendo cancels its Live 2024 Tokyo event after persistent threats to workers and customers

The Japanese manufacturer behind the Super Mario and Pokemon cancelled Nintendo Live 2024 Tokyo, which had been set for Jan. 20 and 21. The annual event showcases Nintendo games and lets visitors sample them in a huge Tokyo exhibition hall.
Telus urges support for broadcast distributors as CRTC hearing set to wrap up

Telus Corp. is urging the CRTC to address a "dramatically" changing industry landscape, echoing its Canadian broadcasting rivals, as the federal regulator's three-week hearing held in response to the Online Streaming Act winds down.

Lifestyle

A massive garden light display is one of the newest holiday traditions in St. John's

The Merry and Bright light festival has illuminated the botanical gardens in St. John's, N.L. for seven years, and it just keeps getting bigger.
Are you pronouncing that right? Most mispronounced words and names in 2023

Some of the words tied to this year's hottest topics were also among the most mangled when it came to saying them aloud, with stumpers ranging from the first name of "Oppenheimer" star Cillian Murphy to the singer SZA to the name of a sacred slab of sandstone used in the coronation of King Charles III.
The stunning 30-hour train ride that sells out in seconds

Historically a commuter train from Ankara to Kars, the train has gone viral among Turkish influencers in recent years for its stunning scenery through the east, full of off-the-beaten-path treasures.

Sports

NFL coach apologizes for crediting 9/11 hijackers for co-ordination in Buffalo Bills team meeting years ago

An emotional Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott acknowledged regret on Thursday for crediting the 9/11 hijackers for their co-ordination during a team meeting four years ago.
Soccer icon Christine Sinclair launches foundation to help 'girls with goals'

The night after her international farewell game, Christine Sinclair was back at B.C. Place Stadium -- this time for an evening with family, friends and sponsors to mark the launch of her foundation.
Von Miller declines to comment on domestic assault allegations after returning to Bills practice

Buffalo Bills edge rusher Von Miller declined to take questions at his locker on Thursday, a week after turning himself in to police in a Dallas suburb after allegedly assaulting the mother of his children, who is pregnant.

Autos

Ontario G driving test changes done without safety evaluations, auditor finds

A decision to remove certain elements of the G class driving test in Ontario was done without safety evaluations or formal approval from cabinet, the province’s auditor general says.
GM's Cruise robotaxi service faces potential fine in alleged cover-up of San Francisco accident

California regulators say a San Francisco robotaxi service owned by General Motors covered up an accident involving one of its driverless cars, raising the specter they may add a fine to the recent suspension of its California license.
BMW recalls SUVs after Takata air bag inflator blows apart, hurling shrapnel and injuring driver

BMW is recalling a small number of SUVs in the U.S. because the driver's air bag inflators can blow apart in a crash, hurling metal shrapnel and possibly injuring or killing people in the vehicles.

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