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Canadian woman stranded in Aleppo as Syrian civil war escalates

It is the first time control of the city has shifted since 2016, when government forces, backed by Russia and Iran, defeated the rebels who controlled Aleppo's eastern districts.

Should Canada be America's 51st state? Trump was 'teasing us,' says minister

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.

Canada Post removes deadline for Santa letter program amid strike

Canada Post says it has removed the deadline for its Santa Claus letter program amid an ongoing national workers' strike that has halted mail delivery leading up to the holiday season.

Man severely injured saving his wife from a polar bear attack in the Far North

A man was severely injured Tuesday morning when he leaped onto a polar bear to protect his wife from being mauled in the Far North community of Fort Severn.

Video shows 'completely unprovoked' stranger attack in Vancouver, police say

Police in Vancouver are searching for witnesses after a seemingly random and unprovoked assault was captured on video in the city's downtown core.

Young Manitoba woman dies after medical emergency during dental appointment

The Manitoba Dental Association (MDA) said it is investigating a critical incident where a young woman from the Morden-Winkler area died following a dental appointment.

South Korean parliament votes to defy president by lifting his declaration of martial law

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law late Tuesday, vowing to eliminate 'anti-state' forces as he struggles against an opposition that controls the country's parliament and that he accuses of sympathizing with communist North Korea.

Jewish pro-Palestinian protesters occupy Ottawa parliament building

A group of Jewish-Canadian activists protesting Israel's ongoing armed offensive in Gaza have occupied a parliamentary building in Ottawa on Tuesday morning.

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.

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Man severely injured saving his wife from a polar bear attack in the Far North

A man was severely injured Tuesday morning when he leaped onto a polar bear to protect his wife from being mauled in the Far North community of Fort Severn.
Video shows 'completely unprovoked' stranger attack in Vancouver, police say

Police in Vancouver are searching for witnesses after a seemingly random and unprovoked assault was captured on video in the city's downtown core.
Canadian woman stranded in Aleppo as Syrian civil war escalates

It is the first time control of the city has shifted since 2016, when government forces, backed by Russia and Iran, defeated the rebels who controlled Aleppo's eastern districts.
Canada Post removes deadline for Santa letter program amid strike

Canada Post says it has removed the deadline for its Santa Claus letter program amid an ongoing national workers' strike that has halted mail delivery leading up to the holiday season.
Young Manitoba woman dies after medical emergency during dental appointment

The Manitoba Dental Association (MDA) said it is investigating a critical incident where a young woman from the Morden-Winkler area died following a dental appointment.
Canada Post strike nears three-week mark amid pressure for government intervention

The strike by more than 55,000 Canada Post workers entered its 19th day as the Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping weekend came to a close.

World

Hunter Biden gun case dismissed after President Joe Biden's sweeping pardon

A federal judge dismissed the gun case against Hunter Biden on Tuesday after President Joe Biden issued a sweeping pardon for his son.
Italy bans Airbnb self-check-ins

The days of arriving late at an Airbnb in Italy and opening up the key box to let yourself will soon be over after the country issued a ban on self-check-ins under a new law it says is needed to combat potential terrorism.
South Korean parliament votes to defy president by lifting his declaration of martial law

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law late Tuesday, vowing to eliminate 'anti-state' forces as he struggles against an opposition that controls the country's parliament and that he accuses of sympathizing with communist North Korea.
An Israeli strike kills a shepherd in Lebanon, further shaking the tenuous ceasefire

Israeli forces carried out several new drone and artillery strikes in Lebanon on Tuesday, including a deadly strike that the Health Ministry and state media said killed a shepherd, further shaking a tenuous ceasefire meant to end more than a year of fighting with Hezbollah.
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.
An Italian man gets life in prison for killing ex-girlfriend amid anger over violence against women

A 22-year-old Italian man who confessed in court to killing his ex-girlfriend was convicted of her murder on Tuesday and sentenced to life in prison in a case that fuelled national outrage over violence against women.

Politics

Should Canada be America's 51st state? Trump was 'teasing us,' says minister

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.
Joly touts 'private' diplomacy as Mexico criticizes Canada's culture, trade

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is not escalating a war of words with Mexico, after the Mexican president criticized Canada's culture and its framing of border issues.
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.

Health

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.
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.
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

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.
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.
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.
Last 2 defendants not guilty of murder in gang trial that led to rapper Young Thug's guilty plea

The long-running gang and racketeering trial in Atlanta that led rapper Young Thug to plead guilty in October ended on Tuesday with a jury finding the last two defendants not guilty of murder and gang-related charges.
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.

Business

Bank fees eating away at your savings? How to avoid the most common ones

You probably know when your paycheque gets deposited and roughly how much your monthly cellphone bill costs, but it might be harder to answer a fundamental question about your bank account: how much are you paying in fees?
Canada Post removes deadline for Santa letter program amid strike

Canada Post says it has removed the deadline for its Santa Claus letter program amid an ongoing national workers' strike that has halted mail delivery leading up to the holiday season.
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.

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.
Here's what the Pizza Hut of the future looks like

Pizza Hut unveiled a new design concept that features a pizza-making station at the centre of the restaurant, allowing customers to see employees make their orders.
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.

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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