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Downtown Vancouver stabbing suspect dead after being shot by police

A suspect is dead after being shot by police in a Vancouver convenience store after two people were injured in a stabbing Wednesday morning, according to authorities.

2 Canadians confirmed dead in Poland, as consular officials gather information

Two Canadians have died following an incident in Poland, CTV News has learned.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford calls Donald Trump 'funny guy' in Fox News interview

Ontario Premier Doug Ford called U.S. president-elect Donald Trump a 'funny guy' on Wednesday in an interview with Fox News for his comment that Canada should become the United States's 51st state.

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DEVELOPING As police search for suspect, disturbing video surfaces after U.S. health-care CEO gunned down in New York

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was killed Wednesday morning in what investigators suspect was a targeted shooting outside a Manhattan hotel where the health insurer was holding an investor conference.

Toddler fatally shot after his 7-year-old brother finds a gun in the family's truck

A two-year-old boy was fatally shot when his seven-year-old brother found a gun in the glovebox of the family's truck in Southern California, authorities said.

Millions in Cuba remain in dark after nationwide blackout

Cuba said it was generating only enough electricity to cover about 1/6th of peak demand late on Wednesday, hours after its national grid collapsed leaving millions without power.

'Utterly absurd': Freeland rebuffs Poilievre's offer of two hours to present fall economic statement

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has rebuffed Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's offer to give up two hours of scheduled opposition time next Monday to present the awaited fall economic statement as 'utterly absurd.'

Canada Post stores continue to operate during strike — but why?

As many postal workers continue to strike across the country, some Canadians have been puzzled by the fact some Canada Post offices and retail outlets remain open.

Mattel sued over 'Wicked' dolls with porn website link

Mattel was sued this week by a South Carolina mother for mistakenly putting a link to an adult film site on the packaging for its dolls tied to the movie 'Wicked.'

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Senior says he spent nearly 60 hours in a Vancouver hospital hallway after surgery

A 70-year-old man says he spent nearly 60 hours in the hallway of Vancouver General Hospital after surgery.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford calls Donald Trump 'funny guy' in Fox News interview

Ontario Premier Doug Ford called U.S. president-elect Donald Trump a 'funny guy' on Wednesday in an interview with Fox News for his comment that Canada should become the United States's 51st state.
WATCH: Suspects armed with hammers hit Markham jewelry store

Six suspects are in custody in connection with a smash-and-grab robbery at a jewelry store in a Markham mall that was captured on video.
'They're sitting ducks:' More women with disabilities unhoused due to abuse, violence

New data show women with disabilities are more likely to be forced into homelessness because of violence or abuse.
VPD issue public warning after random sucker punch at bus stop

Vancouver police have released security video as they seek witnesses to an unprovoked assault in the downtown core.
Downtown Vancouver stabbing suspect dead after being shot by police

A suspect is dead after being shot by police in a Vancouver convenience store after two people were injured in a stabbing Wednesday morning, according to authorities.

World

South Korea's Yoon replaces defence chief as parliament is poised to vote on his impeachment

South Korea's president accepted the resignation of his defense minister Thursday as opposition parties moved to impeach both men over the stunning yet short-lived imposition of martial law that brought armed troops into Seoul streets.
Amnesty International says genocide is occurring in Gaza, an accusation Israel rejects

Amnesty International accused Israel of committing genocide in the Gaza Strip during its war with Hamas, saying it has sought to deliberately destroy Palestinians by mounting deadly attacks, demolishing vital infrastructure and preventing the delivery of food, medicine and other aid.
Millions in Cuba remain in dark after nationwide blackout

Cuba said it was generating only enough electricity to cover about 1/6th of peak demand late on Wednesday, hours after its national grid collapsed leaving millions without power.
French government toppled in historic no-confidence vote

French opposition lawmakers brought the government down on Wednesday, throwing the European Union's second-biggest economic power deeper into a political crisis that threatens its capacity to legislate and rein in a massive budget deficit.
Two children wounded and gunman dead after shooting at Northern California school

Two students were wounded in a shooting Wednesday at a small religious school in Northern California and the shooter died from a suspected self-inflicted gunshot, sheriff's officials said.
Woman who stowed away on plane to Paris is back on U.S. soil

A Russian woman who stowed away on a Delta Air Line flight from New York to Paris last week has returned stateside Wednesday.

Politics

Canada's new public-sector payment system is still years away from being implemented

After half a decade of testing and an investment of nearly $300 million, the federal government is still years away from fully implementing its next-generation pay and human resource cloud platform to replace the problem-plagued Phoenix payroll system.
'Utterly absurd': Freeland rebuffs Poilievre's offer of two hours to present fall economic statement

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has rebuffed Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's offer to give up two hours of scheduled opposition time next Monday to present the awaited fall economic statement as 'utterly absurd.'
Canada needs to take Trump's tariff threats seriously: experts

Experts say Canada needs to be prepared to take action if U.S. president-elect Donald Trump goes through with his threats of significant tariffs when he takes office in January.

Health

Dark chocolate linked to lower risk of type 2 diabetes, study says

Eating at least five tiny servings of dark chocolate each week may lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 21 per cent, according to a new observational study. In fact, as dark chocolate consumption increased from none to five servings, so did the benefits, the study found.
Saskatchewan maintains dismal status as leader in spread of HIV, with no provincial strategy in place

Advocates for Saskatchewan’s HIV-positive residents are calling for a provincial strategy to support those living with the virus, and to help stop its spread.
Cucumbers recalled for salmonella risks

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has announced a recall on whole cucumbers over risks of salmonella contamination, a Tuesday release from the agency reads.

Sci-Tech

Facial recognition to board a plane: How does it work, and what are the privacy concerns?

Air Canada has launched facial recognition technology at the gate for people flying out of Vancouver International Airport - with the promise of a faster boarding process with fewer hassles.
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.

Entertainment

Mattel sued over 'Wicked' dolls with porn website link

Mattel was sued this week by a South Carolina mother for mistakenly putting a link to an adult film site on the packaging for its dolls tied to the movie 'Wicked.'
Early-rising Taylor Swift fans wait for hours in Vancouver for concert gear

Taylor Swift fans were up before the sun in Vancouver to snag some coveted shirts, bags and sweaters to mark her record-breaking Eras Tour.
'Wicked' named best film, Daniel Craig best actor by National Board of Review

The National Board of Review put its full support behind John M. Chu's “Wicked,” naming the lavish musical the best film of the year when it announced its winners on Wednesday.

Business

Jeff Bezos says he is 'optimistic' about a new Trump term and can help with cutting regulations

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said Wednesday he is “optimistic” about President-elect Donald Trump’s second term and expressed some excitement about potential regulatory cutbacks in the coming years.
Trump nominates cryptocurrency advocate Paul Atkins as SEC chair

President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he intends to nominate cryptocurrency advocate Paul Atkins to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Canada Post stores continue to operate during strike — but why?

As many postal workers continue to strike across the country, some Canadians have been puzzled by the fact some Canada Post offices and retail outlets remain open.

Lifestyle

2 winning tickets sold for $80-million Lotto Max jackpot

There are two winners of the $80 million Lotto Max jackpot, Ontario Lottery and Gaming has announced. The prize will be split between the holders of two tickets sold in Quebec and Alberta.
Japan's famous sake joins UNESCO's cultural heritage list, a boost to brewers and enthusiasts

At a meeting in Luque, Paraguay, members of UNESCO’s committee for safeguarding humanity's cultural heritage voted to recognize 45 cultural practices and products around the world, including sake.
Alberta photographer braves frigid storms to capture the beauty of Canadian winters

Most people want to stay indoors when temperatures drop to -30, but that’s the picture-perfect condition, literally, for Angela Boehm.

Sports

3 Habs and just 1 Quebecer make 4 Nations Face-Off rosters; Suzuki, Caufield snubbed

Just three Montreal Canadiens players and only one Quebecer made the Canada and Finland rosters for the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off in February.
COC repeats calls for increased federal funding as Paris athletes honoured in Ottawa

As Canada's Paris Olympians and Paralympians were celebrated in Ottawa Wednesday, the Canadian Olympic Committee also used the occasion to renew calls for increased federal funding.
Mitch Marner to wear red and white Maple Leaf as Canada rounds out 4 Nations roster

Mitch Marner was among the 15 players added to Canada's roster for the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off tournament Wednesday.

Autos

Jaguar reveals first concept car after controversial rebrand

British luxury automaker Jaguar has revealed its Type 00 concept car, the first glimpse of a new electric vehicle following a controversial rebrand that has divided opinion.
Auto sales in November up 8.8 per cent: DesRosiers

DesRosiers Automotive Consultants says November auto sales were the best for the month since record-breaking sales in 2017.
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.

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