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B.C. carjacking suspect sped across U.S. border before arrest, police say

Authorities have arrested a suspect who allegedly carjacked a pickup truck in B.C.'s Lower Mainland then sped across the U.S. border, triggering a massive police response.

Alberta premier says federal border plan coming Monday

The much-anticipated federal plan to address issues at the Canada-U.S. border will be unveiled on Monday according to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.

Ottawa has sold its stake in Air Canada: sources

Two senior federal government sources have confirmed to CTV News that the federal government has sold its stake in Air Canada. During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, the government purchased a six per cent stake in the airline for $500 million as part of a bailout package.

Premiers disagree on whether Canada should cut off energy supply to U.S. if Trump moves ahead with tariffs

Some of Canada's premiers appeared to disagree with Ontario Premier Doug Ford on his approach to retaliatory measures, less than a day after he threatened to cut off the province's energy supply to the U.S. if president-elect Donald Trump follows through on his threat of punishing tariffs.

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'It felt like someone had really long nails': Owl attacks Halifax runner on trail

An owl attacked a runner in a Halifax trail.
Canada can't say when it will clear 140,000 backlogged cases for First Nations kids

Canada has told the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal it can't say when it will work through a backlog of some 140,000 cases related to First Nations child services.
'Very concerned': Crews search B.C. ski resort for missing man

Police and rescue crews are searching for a man who was last seen boarding a ski lift at B.C.'s Sun Peaks Resort Tuesday.
B.C. carjacking suspect sped across U.S. border before arrest, police say

Authorities have arrested a suspect who allegedly carjacked a pickup truck in B.C.'s Lower Mainland then sped across the U.S. border, triggering a massive police response.
Blizzard warning shuts down large parts of midwestern Ontario

It was a day to stay home, if you could, across much of midwestern Ontario due to weather.
Travis Vader, killer of Lyle and Marie McCann, denied day parole

The man who killed an Alberta couple in 2010 has been denied day parole.

World

An Argentine tourist is shot in head in Rio on his way to Christ the Redeemer

An Argentine tourist was shot in the head and chest Thursday in Rio de Janeiro after he mistakenly drove his car into a low-income community, police said.
Police say suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing wasn't a client of the insurer

The man charged with killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was not a client of the medical insurer and may have targeted it because of its size and influence, a senior police official said Thursday.
Amazon plans to donate US$1M to President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration

Amazon is planning to donate US$1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, a person familiar with the matter told CNN.
Companies tighten security after a health care CEO's killing leads to a surge of threats

'Wanted' posters with the names and faces of health care executives have been popping up on the streets of New York. Hit lists with images of bullets are circulating online with warnings that industry leaders should be afraid.
What do we know about the mysterious drones reported flying over New Jersey?

A large number of mysterious drones have been reported flying over parts of New Jersey in recent weeks, sparking speculation and concern over who sent them and why.
Israeli strike in Gaza kills 25 people as U.S. makes new push for a ceasefire

An Israeli airstrike hit the central Gaza Strip on Thursday, killing at least 25 Palestinians and wounding dozens more, Palestinian medics said, just hours after President Joe Biden’s national security adviser raised hopes about a ceasefire deal to end the war in Gaza.

Politics

Alberta premier says federal border plan coming Monday

The much-anticipated federal plan to address issues at the Canada-U.S. border will be unveiled on Monday according to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.
Premiers disagree on whether Canada should cut off energy supply to U.S. if Trump moves ahead with tariffs

Some of Canada's premiers appeared to disagree with Ontario Premier Doug Ford on his approach to retaliatory measures, less than a day after he threatened to cut off the province's energy supply to the U.S. if president-elect Donald Trump follows through on his threat of punishing tariffs.
Ottawa has sold its stake in Air Canada: sources

Two senior federal government sources have confirmed to CTV News that the federal government has sold its stake in Air Canada. During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, the government purchased a six per cent stake in the airline for $500 million as part of a bailout package.

Health

Stanley cups recalled over 'burn hazard'

A recall notice is in effect for a selection of Stanley travel mugs, warning consumers to 'immediately stop using' them.
Some epilepsy patients worry their seizures will return amid medication shortage

The Canadian Epilepsy Alliance says an ongoing shortage of an epilepsy medication is leaving some patients worried they'll start to have seizures again if they switch to an alternative.
Some breast cancer patients can avoid certain surgeries, studies suggest

Some early breast cancer patients can safely avoid specific surgeries, according to two studies exploring ways to lessen treatment burdens.

Sci-Tech

Elon Musk wants to turn SpaceX's Starbase site into a Texas city

SpaceX is launching a new mission: making its Starbase site a new Texas city.
Male humpback whale makes record-breaking migration

A male humpback whale has made an extraordinary journey from South America to Africa — travelling more than 13,046 kilometres — the longest migration recorded for a single whale, a new study found.
Scientists mapped the world's rivers over 35 years. They found shocking changes

The nearly 3 million rivers that weave across the world are experiencing rapid and surprising changes, with potentially drastic implications for everything from drinking water supplies to flood risks, according to a new study.

Entertainment

Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' concerts cost Toronto Police about $1.9 million

Remember Taylor Swift's police motorcades while she performed her six-show series in Toronto last month? Toronto police revealed on Thursday that the popstar's sold-out performances, including her motorcade, cost them about 1.9 million.
Calgary tattoo artist wins season 16 of 'Ink Master' TV show

A Calgarian has won the latest season of American competition reality show Ink Master.
'Vanderpump Rules' star James Kennedy arrested on suspicion of domestic violence

Reality TV star James Kennedy was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence, according to the Burbank Police Department.

Business

Creditors approve proposed $32.5B deal with tobacco giants: lawyer

A proposed deal that would see three tobacco giants pay out billions to provinces and territories, as well as smokers across Canada, has been approved by the companies' creditors, a lawyer representing some of the creditors said Thursday.
Ontario mulls U.S. booze ban as Trump brushes off Ford's threat to cut electricity

Incoming U.S. president Donald Trump is brushing off Ontario's threat to restrict electricity exports in retaliation for sweeping tariffs on Canadian goods, as the province floats the idea of effectively barring sales of American alcohol.
The Body Shop Canada to close more stores as it prepares for new owner

The head of the Body Shop Canada says more stores are due to close as the chain prepares to take on new ownership.

Lifestyle

The holidays can be stressful and anxiety-inducing. Here’s how to make them fun and exciting again

The holidays can be fun and exciting, but you know they can also be cause for stress and anxiety.
Indian Gukesh Dommaraju, 18, becomes the youngest ever chess world champion

Teenager Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest-ever undisputed classical chess world champion after beating Ding Liren 7.5-6.5 in their best-of-14 final in Singapore on Thursday.
Stressed about the cost of the holidays? How to talk to loved ones about cutting back

Experts say it's common to be stressed about money around the holidays, but talking to friends and family about your budget — and maybe even agreeing to financial caps on gift-giving — can remove a lot of anxiety from the holiday season.

Sports

Bill Belichick 'always wanted' to give college coaching a try. Now he will at North Carolina

Bill Belichick had just been introduced Thursday as North Carolina's next football coach when chancellor Lee Roberts came armed with a gift: a short-sleeved gray hoodie — a bit of a trademark from Belichick's NFL coaching days — bearing a blue interlocking “NC” logo.
'A reasonable compromise': Regina City Council forgives Riders of more than $1M in unpaid rent

Regina City Council forgave the Saskatchewan Roughriders of more than $1 million in unpaid rent payments at their meeting Wednesday.
Man City crisis deepens with loss to Juventus in Champions League as Barcelona and Arsenal win

Manchester City plunged deeper into trouble in the Champions League by losing 2-0 at Juventus, as manager Pep Guardiola battles injuries and loss of belief.

Autos

'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.
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.
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.

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