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Canadian among three climbers missing on New Zealand's highest peak

A Canadian is among three climbers missing after they'd planned to climb New Zealand's highest peak.

Trudeau to brief opposition leaders on Trump meeting

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet with all opposition leaders today before question period to brief them about his meeting with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump.

Toronto library apologizes after staff at east-end branch refuse to help lost girl

The Toronto Public Library is apologizing after staff at a branch in the city’s east end refused to provide a lost child with access to a telephone.

This salad brand is being recalled again. Here's why

A Taylor Farms salad kit is being recalled over concerns of a salmonella contamination, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

Here's where Canadian experts stand on fluoridating drinking water

For decades, water fluoridation has played a key role in improving the oral health of North Americans, experts say, but the practice is coming under scrutiny in some communities as opponents gain new prominence in the U.S., pointing to research that cautions about the risks of exposure to the mineral in high doses.

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Residents of Alta. town vote in favour of bylaw banning rainbow flags, crosswalks

Residents of a northern Alberta town have voted in favour of a bylaw banning Pride flags and rainbow crosswalks from municipal property.
2 Ontario men charged after police seize US$40M in suspected cocaine from tractor-trailer in Illinois

Two Ontario men are facing charges after police in the U.S. say they seized 540 kilograms of cocaine from a tractor-trailer along Interstate 80 in Illinois.
Winnipeg man arrested in 1997 New Jersey murder

A Winnipeg man has been arrested in connection with a cold case investigation of a 1997 murder in New Jersey.
Prosecutors seek to tie Ottawa man to filming of neo-Nazi propaganda videos

Closing arguments began Monday in the terrorism trial of an Ottawa man, who Crown prosecutors allege contributed to the creation of neo-Nazi propaganda and recruitment videos.
Ontario woman 'shocked' after unused $250 gift card only contained $1.50

An Ontario woman was 'shocked' to find out her unused $250 gift card was almost completely drained. 'My aunt gave me this gift card as a present and I was shocked to find out it was almost empty,' Catherine Uchida, of Mississauga, told CTV News Toronto.
Toronto library apologizes after staff at east-end branch refuse to help lost girl

The Toronto Public Library is apologizing after staff at a branch in the city’s east end refused to provide a lost child with access to a telephone.

World

South Korean president declares emergency martial law, accusing opposition of anti-state activities

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared an 'emergency martial law' Tuesday accusing the country's opposition of controlling the parliament, sympathizing with North Korea and paralyzing the government with anti-state activities.
Trump's FBI pick has plans to reshape the bureau. This is what Kash Patel has said he wants to do

Kash Patel has been well-known for years within Donald Trump's orbit as a loyal supporter who shares the president-elect's skepticism of the FBI and intelligence community. But he's receiving fresh attention, from the public and from Congress, now that Trump has picked him to lead the FBI.
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analysis Fox News ignores Pete Hegseth misconduct allegations as concerns over Trump pick mount

What's a media outlet supposed to do when its longtime host is picked to run the Pentagon, and then a series of eyebrow-raising news stories trigger doubts about his appointment? CNN analyst Brian Stelter says if you’re Fox News, you just pretend the stories don’t exist.
Angela Merkel recalls Trump's 'fascination with the sheer power' of strongmen like Putin and Kim

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has recalled her impression of Donald Trump during his first term in the White House, saying the new American president-elect showed a 'fascination with the sheer power' of strongmen like Russian President Vladimir Putin and Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Vietnam court may commute tycoon's death sentences if she repays US$11 billion

A court in Vietnam on Tuesday upheld the death sentence for real estate tycoon Truong My Lan but said it could be commuted to life if she reimburses some US$11 billion, or three-fourths of what she defrauded in the country's largest financial crime.
Palestinians say Hamas and Fatah are close to an agreement on a committee to administer postwar Gaza

Palestinian officials say Fatah and Hamas are closing in on an agreement to appoint a committee of politically independent technocrats to administer the Gaza Strip after the war. It would effectively end Hamas' rule and could help advance ceasefire talks with Israel.

Politics

More RCMP and CBSA 'human resources' destined for border, Public Safety Minister LeBlanc says

Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says the federal government will 'absolutely' be adding more Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) and RCMP ‘human resources’ at the border.
Speaker schedules opposition motions after Tories opt against own non-confidence vote

The latest attempt to bring down the minority Liberal government has stalled after the Conservatives blocked their own non-confidence motion from going ahead.
Pandemic business loan program lacked 'value for money': auditor general

The small business loan program the federal government rolled out during the COVID-19 pandemic wasn't managed with 'due regard for value for money,' auditor general Karen Hogan said Monday.

Health

This salad brand is being recalled again. Here's why

A Taylor Farms salad kit is being recalled over concerns of a salmonella contamination, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
Here's where Canadian experts stand on fluoridating drinking water

For decades, water fluoridation has played a key role in improving the oral health of North Americans, experts say, but the practice is coming under scrutiny in some communities as opponents gain new prominence in the U.S., pointing to research that cautions about the risks of exposure to the mineral in high doses.
Belly fat linked to signs of Alzheimer's 20 years before symptoms begin, study says

As the size of a person’s belly grows, the memory centre of their brain shrinks and beta amyloid and tau may appear — all of this occurring as early as a person’s 40s and 50s, well before any cognitive decline is apparent, according to new research.

Sci-Tech

The most popular Wikipedia pages of 2024

Searching for something? From queries about U.S. politics to cricket in India, Wikipedia has become a source of information for millions of people across the globe.
Meta says generative AI had muted impact on global elections this year

Despite widespread concern that generative AI could interfere with major elections around the globe this year, the technology had limited impact across Meta Platforms' META.O apps, the tech company said on Tuesday.
Warning signs posted after 'aggressive' 12-foot shark spotted in Hawaii

Warning signs have been posted at Makaha Beach after a shark was spotted swimming 100 yards away on Saturday, November 30, 2024.

Entertainment

Kendrick Lamar tops Apple Music's 2024 song chart and women make history

'Not Like Us,' but people sure like him: Kendrick Lamar's smash topped Apple Music's global song chart in 2024 as the giant music streamer released year-end lists Tuesday and provided listeners with data on their own most listened-to tunes.
Lavigne extends Greatest Hits tour, will headline All Your Friends Festival in 2025

Avril Lavigne is extending her Greatest Hits tour with 19 dates across the United States and Canada.
James Van Der Beek revisits 'Varsity Blues' to help families with cancer treatment costs

Actor James Van Der Beek said he is selling signed 'Varsity Blues' merchandise to help families struggling with the cost of cancer treatments, following his revelation last month of his own cancer diagnosis.

Business

Scotiabank reports $1.69B Q4 profit, up from $1.35B a year ago

Scotiabank reported a fourth-quarter profit of $1.69 billion, up from $1.35 billion in the same period last year, as it set aside a smaller amount for bad loans compared with a year ago.
China bans exports to U.S. of gallium, germanium, antimony in response to chip sanctions

China announced Tuesday it is banning exports to the United States of gallium, germanium, antimony and other key high-tech materials with potential military applications, as a general principle, lashing back at U.S. limits on semiconductor-related exports.
Lightspeed Commerce cutting 200 jobs as it eyes profitable growth

Lightspeed Commerce Inc. is slashing jobs for the second time in a year as it continues a strategic review.

Lifestyle

The most popular Wikipedia pages of 2024

Searching for something? From queries about U.S. politics to cricket in India, Wikipedia has become a source of information for millions of people across the globe.
Can AI chatbots make your holiday shopping easier?

What gifts to get everyone this year? Artificial intelligence chatbots might help, but don't expect them to do all the work or always give you the right answers.
This is the Oxford University Press word of the year

Many of us have felt it, and now it's official: 'brain rot' is the Oxford dictionaries' word of the year.

Sports

Alphonso Davies handed one-month driving ban after being pulled over in Munich

Canada captain Alphonso Davies has been handed a one-month driving ban after being pulled over by police in Munich last week.
Guinea stadium stampede kills 56 people following clashes at soccer match, authorities say

Fifty-six people were killed and several injured in a stampede at a soccer stadium in southern Guinea, following clashes between fans, Guinea's government said Monday.
A 17-year-old player dies after collapsing during a charity hockey game in New York

A 17-year-old hockey player collapsed during a charity game in New York and later died, authorities said.

Autos

The best tips to prepare your car for the winter

Slippery or snow-covered roads, reduced visibility and bitter cold are all conditions that can make driving difficult and even dangerous during cold weather months. CAA spoke with CTV Morning Live this week on some of the best ways you can winterize your car.
Stellantis CEO resigns as carmaker sales continue to slump

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares is stepping down after nearly four years in the top spot of the automaker, which owns car brands like Jeep, Citroën and Ram, amid an ongoing struggle with slumping sales.
Highway 407 owner says no active buyback discussions with Ontario government

Pressure is increasing on the provincial government to tap into the underused tolled Highway 407 to unclog congestion on Highway 401.

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