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Canada's food price report a 'good news story' next year: experts

A new report by more than 30 researchers is estimating how much food will cost in 2024 and how much money it will take to feed families.

Strikes on Gaza's southern edge sow fear in one of the last areas to which people can flee

Israeli forces struck the southern Gaza town of Rafah twice overnight, residents said Thursday, sowing fear in one of the last places where civilians could seek refuge after Israel widened its offensive against Hamas to areas already packed with displaced people.

Here's how to say the words you mispronounced 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

Las Vegas shooting suspect was a professor who recently applied for a job at UNLV, AP source says

The man suspected of fatally shooting three people and wounding another at a Las Vegas university Wednesday was a professor who unsuccessfully sought a job at the school, a law enforcement official with direct knowledge of the investigation told The Associated Press.

Police in St. John's have closed the airport after finding suspicious package

The international airport in St. John's, Newfoundland, has been closed following the discovery of a suspicious package.

'I'm so broken': Grieving family speaks out after B.C. cancer patient awaiting treatment chooses MAID

A devastated family says long waits for cancer treatment led a beloved father and grandfather to choose medically assisted death 13 days ago.

'I'm never going to be satisfied': Ontario 'crypto king' lands in Australia as associate flees to Dubai

Ontario’s self-described ‘crypto king’ just landed in Australia, the latest destination in a months-long travel spree he’s prolifically posted about on social media, despite ongoing bankruptcy proceedings tied to the more than $40 million scheme he allegedly operated.

Sask. Second World War veteran honoured with France's highest order of distinction

Jim Spenst, 97, is the most recent Canadian to officially receive France's highest order of distinction: the insignia of Knight of the French National Order of the Legion of Honour.

PM pans Poilievre for 'pulling stunts' by threatening to delay MPs' holidays with House tactics

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is threatening to delay MPs' holidays by throwing up thousands of procedural motions seeking to block Liberal legislation until Prime Minister Justin Trudeau backs off his carbon tax. It's a move Government House Leader Karina Gould was quick to condemn, warning the Official Opposition leader's 'temper tantrum' tactics will impact Canadians.

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Police in St. John's have closed the airport after finding suspicious package

The international airport in St. John's, Newfoundland, has been closed following the discovery of a suspicious package.
Sask. Second World War veteran honoured with France's highest order of distinction

Jim Spenst, 97, is the most recent Canadian to officially receive France's highest order of distinction: the insignia of Knight of the French National Order of the Legion of Honour.
Renowned scholar, with ties to Waterloo, Ont. university, reportedly killed with his family in Gaza

Sofyan Taya, a former guest scholar at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, was reportedly killed in an Israeli airstrike near Gaza City. His friend and former colleague called him a brilliant and gentle soul.
Public sector negotiations: Common Front rejects Quebec's latest offer

Quebec's Common Front of public sector unions has rejected the government's latest offer. The strike planned for Dec. 8 to 14 will go on as planned.
Coco the cat grounded after his leap of faith goes viral

A three-year-old tabby cat's garden time has been severely limited this week after he leaped off the top of a utility pole.
'I'm so broken': Grieving family speaks out after B.C. cancer patient awaiting treatment chooses MAID

A devastated family says long waits for cancer treatment led a beloved father and grandfather to choose medically assisted death 13 days ago.

World

Las Vegas shooting suspect was a professor who recently applied for a job at UNLV, AP source says

The man suspected of fatally shooting three people and wounding another at a Las Vegas university Wednesday was a professor who unsuccessfully sought a job at the school, a law enforcement official with direct knowledge of the investigation told The Associated Press.
Former Ukrainian lawmaker who fled to Russia found shot dead outside Moscow

A renegade Ukrainian lawmaker who fled to Russia shortly after Moscow's invasion was found dead on Wednesday near Moscow. The Ukrainian military intelligence lauded the killing, warning that other "traitors of Ukraine" would share the same fate.
UN chief uses rare power to warn Security Council of impending 'humanitarian catastrophe' in Gaza

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres used a rarely exercised power to warn the Security Council on Wednesday of an impending 'humanitarian catastrophe' in Gaza and urged its members to demand an immediate humanitarian cease-fire.
Indonesia ends search for victims of eruption at Mount Marapi volcano that killed 23 climbers

The search has ended for any more victims among climbers who were caught by a weekend eruption of Indonesia's Mount Marapi volcano that killed 23 people and injured several others, officials said Thursday.
Senior UN official denounces 'blatant disregard' in Israel-Hamas war after many UN sites are hit

The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees told The Associated Press on Wednesday there is no safe haven in besieged Gaza for civilians -- not even in UN shelters and so-called "safe zones" designated by Israel.
Helicopter with 5 senior military officials from Guyana goes missing near border with Venezuela

A military helicopter carrying seven people vanished Wednesday near Guyana's border with Venezuela, with authorities saying there was bad weather in the area and stressing there was no indication it may have been hit by hostile fire as tensions escalate between the countries.

Politics

PM pans Poilievre for 'pulling stunts' by threatening to delay MPs' holidays with House tactics

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is threatening to delay MPs' holidays by throwing up thousands of procedural motions seeking to block Liberal legislation until Prime Minister Justin Trudeau backs off his carbon tax. It's a move Government House Leader Karina Gould was quick to condemn, warning the Official Opposition leader's 'temper tantrum' tactics will impact Canadians.
Accused of improper partisan conduct, MPs agree to expedited probe into Speaker Fergus

Members of Parliament have agreed to launch an expedited probe into House of Commons Speaker Greg Fergus' conduct after days of acrimony in Ottawa over what he says was unintentional participation in a partisan event.
Oil and gas emissions cap coming Thursday, targets 2026 start date

The long-promised cap on greenhouse gas emissions for Canada's oil and gas sector will begin as early as 2026 and use a cap-and-trade system that applies by facility, a federal government source said Wednesday.

Health

More Canadians have been using virtual care since the pandemic. Is it effective and safe?

Since the rise of virtual care in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic, patients and doctors were able to use this alternate form of care 'safely and effectively,' new research from McMaster University suggests.
'I'm so broken': Grieving family speaks out after B.C. cancer patient awaiting treatment chooses MAID

A devastated family says long waits for cancer treatment led a beloved father and grandfather to choose medically assisted death 13 days ago.
Eating disorder hospitalizations among boys increased 416 per cent over 17 years: Canadian study

Over the last 17 years, the number of eating disorders among boys has seen a shocking increase, ballooning to 400 per cent higher than the number seen in the early 2000s.

Sci-Tech

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.
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.

Entertainment

Jonathan Majors' ex describes 'substantial' pain caused by actor as defence questions her drinking

Jonathan Majors' former girlfriend testified Wednesday about the "substantial" pain she suffered after he allegedly assaulted her in the backseat of a cab this spring, as photos of the woman's injuries were shared with a Manhattan jury for the first time.
Lawsuit accuses Sean Combs, 2 others of raping 17-year-old girl in 2003; Combs denies allegations

A woman sued the hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs on Wednesday, claiming he and two other men raped her 20 years ago in a New York City recording studio when she was 17.
Taylor Swift becomes first Time 'Person of the Year' to be recognized for success in the arts

Taylor Swift has dominated music charts, broken records and is performing in what is likely to be the highest-grossing tour ever -- and she's now named Time's 'Person of the Year.'

Business

Canada's food price report a 'good news story' next year: experts

A new report by more than 30 researchers is estimating how much food will cost in 2024 and how much money it will take to feed families.
McDonald's burger empire set for unprecedented growth over the next 4 years with 10,000 new stores

McDonald's expects to open nearly 10,000 restaurants over the next four years, a pace of growth that would be unprecedented even for the world's largest burger chain.
Airlines see stable profits, record traveller numbers in 2024

Airline profits are set to stabilize in 2024 as continued growth in post-pandemic travel is offset by the high cost of capital and capacity constraints, industry group IATA said on Wednesday.

Lifestyle

Here's how to say the words you mispronounced 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
99 and still making pizza: Winnipeg woman sets sights on a century

Many people look forward to retirement and leaving the rat race behind, but not Antoinetta Lomonaco. She retired from her full-time job and then started the next chapter of her life working at her family's restaurant. Now about to turn 100 years old, she's still going strong.
Are you a Canadian who has chosen to live on a cruise ship? We want to hear from you

CTVNews.ca wants to hear from people who have decided to relocate to live on a cruise ship at sea.

Sports

Ohtani, Soto and Yamamoto still up for grabs as teams head home from winter meetings

Shohei Ohtani, Juan Soto and Yoshinobu Yamamoto were still up for grabs as team officials started to head home Wednesday evening following a baseball winter meetings of much talk and little action.
Canada coach Bev Priestman exits a difficult 2023 with a broad smile on her face

Canada coach Bev Priestman exits a difficult year with a broad smile on her face. The 10th-ranked Canadian women ride into 2024 on a three-game winning streak, having won five of six outings since a disappointing World Cup.
Christine Sinclair calls time on international career in emotional farewell game

Christine Sinclair went out the way she wanted to. With a win.

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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