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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.

Five years after toddler's brutal death, Northern Ont. family struggles to find peace, justice

A North Bay family is struggling to find peace and justice as the five-year anniversary of the brutal death of toddler Oliver McCarthy approaches.

Ontario dad removes hockey rink at heart of neighbour dispute

A Markham dad who drew the ire of neighbours and the city after installing a hockey rink in his backyard says the rink has now been taken down.

Alberta RCMP officer charged with 2 counts of sexual assault

Const. Bridget Morla, a Leduc RCMP officer, has been charged with two counts of sexual assault in connection with an incident that happened two years ago.

Kingston, Ont. doctor in 'disbelief' after being ordered to repay $600K for pandemic vaccination payments

An Ontario health tribunal has ordered a Kingston, Ont. doctor to repay over $600,000 to the Ontario government for improperly billing thousands of COVID-19 vaccinations at the height of the pandemic.

Motivated by obsession: Canadians accused in botched California murder plot in police custody

Two Canadians are in police custody in Monterey County, California, after a triple stabbing police say was motivated by a B.C. man's obsession with a woman he played video games with online.

Trump demands immediate release of Oct. 7 hostages, says otherwise there will be 'HELL TO PAY'

President-elect Donald Trump is demanding the immediate release of the Israeli hostages still being held in Gaza, saying that if they are not freed before he is sworn into office there will be “HELL TO PAY."

Negotiations between Canada Post, union still on hold

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says a new framework for negotiations that Canada Post presented over the weekend moved closer to the union's position on some issues, but that it remains far from what members could ratify.

Assembly of First Nations special chiefs assembly kicks off in Ottawa

The Assembly of First Nations is hosting a special chiefs assembly in Ottawa today with child welfare, economic reconciliation and First Nations policing on the agenda.

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Assembly of First Nations special chiefs assembly kicks off in Ottawa

The Assembly of First Nations is hosting a special chiefs assembly in Ottawa today with child welfare, economic reconciliation and First Nations policing on the agenda.
Alberta RCMP officer charged with 2 counts of sexual assault

Const. Bridget Morla, a Leduc RCMP officer, has been charged with two counts of sexual assault in connection with an incident that happened two years ago.
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VIDEO Northern Alta. house explosion likely caused by gas leak: RCMP

Northern Alberta Mounties are investigating a house explosion in Swan Hills early Monday morning.
Five years after toddler's brutal death, Northern Ont. family struggles to find peace, justice

A North Bay family is struggling to find peace and justice as the five-year anniversary of the brutal death of toddler Oliver McCarthy approaches.
Negotiations between Canada Post, union still on hold

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says a new framework for negotiations that Canada Post presented over the weekend moved closer to the union's position on some issues, but that it remains far from what members could ratify.
City of Ottawa's auditor general finds kickback scheme involving city employee and local landlords

The City of Ottawa's auditor general has found that a city employee was engaged in a kickback scheme with a group of four local landlords, collecting thousands of dollars in payments in exchange for more favourable rental rates under specific housing benefit programs administered by the city.

World

The Princess of Wales will help kick off a Qatari state visit to the U.K.

The Princess of Wales will help kick off the emir of Qatar's trip to Britain on Tuesday as the U.K. government enlists one of the most popular royals to ensure the success of a state visit by the leader of a key ally, even as the princess recovers from cancer treatment.
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.
Hannah Kobayashi declared a voluntary missing person after video shows her crossing into Mexico, police say

Hannah Kobayashi, the Hawaii woman who's been missing for more than three weeks after arriving in Los Angeles on a flight from Maui, has been declared a voluntary missing person, Los Angeles police said Monday.
Trump says he'll attend Notre Dame Cathedral reopening celebration in Paris this weekend

President-elect Donald Trump will attend the reopening celebration for Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris this weekend, his first foreign trip since the election.
TSA has reviewed JFK airport video as they await return of stowaway from Paris

U.S. authorities have reviewed security footage to investigate how a woman sneaked on board a Delta Air Lines flight from New York to Paris without a ticket.
Biden's broken promise on pardoning his son Hunter is raising new questions about his legacy

President Joe Biden’s decision to go back on his word and issue a categorical pardon for his son, Hunter, just weeks before his scheduled sentencing on gun and tax convictions was a surprise that wasn't all that surprising.

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

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.
Kingston, Ont. doctor in 'disbelief' after being ordered to repay $600K for pandemic vaccination payments

An Ontario health tribunal has ordered a Kingston, Ont. doctor to repay over $600,000 to the Ontario government for improperly billing thousands of COVID-19 vaccinations at the height of the pandemic.
U.S. Supreme Court wrestles with FDA denial of flavoured vape products

The U.S. Supreme Court examined on Monday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's refusal to let two e-cigarette companies sell flavoured vape products that regulators consider a health risk to youths, while the lawyer for the businesses suggested President-elect Donald Trump could steer a different course.

Sci-Tech

Toronto Zoo shifts toward conservation, but critics want to eradicate animal captivity

The Toronto Zoo has been making a gradual, yet seismic shift towards prioritizing conservation and climate-change, focusing on breeding rare and endangered animals in the past few years. But critics say the zoo should focus all its resources on breeding animals for eventual release instead of keeping animals in captivity for display.
After multiple data breaches, Yahoo settled a class-action lawsuit. The deadline to file compensation claims is approaching

Yahoo and Rogers customers in Canada have until the end of the month to claim up to $375 cash from a data breach settlement.
Fraudulent B.C. crypto platform fined $18.4M by securities regulator

The British Columbia Securities Commission has fined a cryptocurrency trading platform and its director more than $18 million after finding the company lied to its customers by diverting nearly $13 million of their investments into gambling websites and personal accounts.

Entertainment

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.
Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after 'alarming blood test,' attorney says

Harvey Weinstein was hospitalized Monday following an 'alarming blood test,' his attorney said, less than a week after he filed a legal claim alleging substandard medical care at New York City's notorious jail complex.

Business

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.
Cyber Monday shoppers expected to set a record on the year's biggest day for online shopping

Consumers in the United States are scouring the internet for online deals as they look to take advantage of the post-Thanksgiving shopping marathon with Cyber Monday.
Canada Post strike costs small businesses $76 million per day, association says

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says the dispute has cost small-and-medium-sized businesses more than three quarters of $1 billion.

Lifestyle

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.
Winnipeg city councillor a seven-time provincial arm wrestling champ

A Winnipeg city councillor doesn’t just have a strong grip on municipal politics.

Sports

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.
Botafogo wins its first Copa Libertadores title

Botafogo overcame playing with ten men to win its first Copa Libertadores title after beating fellow Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro 3-1 in the final.

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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