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Settlement reached in complaint over Canada Post layoffs as strike hits four weeks

The union representing Canada Post workers says an unfair labour practice complaint over the company's layoffs has been resolved.

Missing 'lost Canadians' deadline creates 'unknowable' number of new citizens: feds

The federal government is asking an Ontario Superior Court for more time to pass citizenship legislation for the "lost Canadians," saying that without an extension an "unknowable" number of people would automatically become citizens next week.

Elon Musk calls Justin Trudeau 'insufferable tool' in new social media post

Billionaire Elon Musk is calling Prime Minister Justin Trudeau 'an insufferable tool' in a new social media post on Wednesday. 'Won't be in power for much longer,' Musk also wrote about the prime minister on 'X.'

Health Canada is recalling thousands of this type of candle. Here's the reason why

Health Canada announced Wednesday a consumer product recall on candles in ceramic containers due to fire hazards, a release from the agency reads.

'We are in for more terrorism, not less,' warns Canadian terror expert amid Syria's political chaos

The collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime means the ticking time bomb of prisons holding thousands of suspected ISIS members in northeast Syria has become even more unstable, a Canadian terrorism expert warns.

Shots fired after conflict over vehicle towing degenerates in Montreal's east end

A conflict between three people over a vehicle being towed during a snow removal operation erupted in gunfire in RDP-RDP.

Bank of Canada interest rate drop good news for mortgage holders

A major cut to the Bank of Canada’s key interest comes as welcome news to realtors and those holding variable rate mortgages – but it also signals a growing sense of uncertainty about the broader Canadian economy.

U.S. hikes tariffs on imports of Chinese solar wafers, polysilicon and tungsten products

The Biden administration plans to raise tariffs on solar wafers, polysilicon and some tungsten products from China to protect U.S. clean energy businesses.

Biden commutes roughly 1,500 sentences and pardons 39 people in biggest single-day act of clemency

U.S. President Joe Biden is commuting the sentences of roughly 1,500 people who were released from prison and placed on home confinement during the coronavirus pandemic and is pardoning 39 Americans convicted of nonviolent crimes. It's the largest single-day act of clemency in modern history.

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Alberta family doctor suspended for unprofessional conduct

An Alberta family doctor and veterinarian has been suspended for unprofessional conduct.
'Scared and confused': 9-year-old Calgary girl recalls terrifying experience being stuck in stolen vehicle

A Calgary girl who was sitting in her dad's vehicle when it was stolen on Monday night is speaking out about the horrifying experience, along with her father.
Shots fired after conflict over vehicle towing degenerates in Montreal's east end

A conflict between three people over a vehicle being towed during a snow removal operation erupted in gunfire in RDP-RDP.
Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador announcing energy deal, ending decades of strife

The premiers of Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador are set to announce a resolution to an energy issue that has driven a wedge between the provinces for decades.
Police identify murder victim whose skull was found in Ontario river more than three decades ago

Police have identified a man whose skull was found almost 40 years ago in a Peterborough-area river.
Police locate labyrinth of tunnels connecting tents to generator in Hamilton encampment

Hamilton police say that they discovered a series of 'man-made holes and tunnels' during a patrol of a downtown encampment earlier this week.

World

'We are in for more terrorism, not less,' warns Canadian terror expert amid Syria's political chaos

The collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime means the ticking time bomb of prisons holding thousands of suspected ISIS members in northeast Syria has become even more unstable, a Canadian terrorism expert warns.
Trump will be honoured as Time's Person of the Year and ring the New York Stock Exchange bell

The honours for the businessman-turned-politician represent the latest chapter in his love-hate relationship with New York.
South Korea's Yoon defends martial law as an act of governance and vows to 'fight to the end'

South Korea's president defended his martial law decree as an act of governance and denied rebellion charges Thursday, rejecting the opposition-led impeachment attempts against him and investigations into last week's move.
UN General Assembly demands ceasefire in Gaza and backs UN agency helping Palestinian refugees

The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly approved resolutions for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and backed the UN agency for Palestinian refugees.
American who says he crossed into Syria by foot is free after 7 months in detention

An American who turned up in Syria on Thursday says he was detained after crossing into the country by foot on a Christian pilgrimage seven months ago.
Biden commutes roughly 1,500 sentences and pardons 39 people in biggest single-day act of clemency

U.S. President Joe Biden is commuting the sentences of roughly 1,500 people who were released from prison and placed on home confinement during the coronavirus pandemic and is pardoning 39 Americans convicted of nonviolent crimes. It's the largest single-day act of clemency in modern history.

Politics

Elon Musk calls Justin Trudeau 'insufferable tool' in new social media post

Billionaire Elon Musk is calling Prime Minister Justin Trudeau 'an insufferable tool' in a new social media post on Wednesday. 'Won't be in power for much longer,' Musk also wrote about the prime minister on 'X.'
Trudeau will have to 'kiss the ring' to achieve smoother bilateral relations with Trump: John Bolton

If Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wants to get on U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's good side for the sake of a smooth bilateral relationship, he'll likely have to be openly deferential, says former U.S. National Security Advisor, John Bolton.
Missing 'lost Canadians' deadline creates 'unknowable' number of new citizens: feds

The federal government is asking an Ontario Superior Court for more time to pass citizenship legislation for the "lost Canadians," saying that without an extension an "unknowable" number of people would automatically become citizens next week.

Health

Health Canada is recalling thousands of this type of candle. Here's the reason why

Health Canada announced Wednesday a consumer product recall on candles in ceramic containers due to fire hazards, a release from the agency reads.
Placenta tissue saved this man's leg from amputation. How can more people benefit?

Now that there's well-established protocols for tissue banks, health providers say the membrane's regenerative properties are a game-changer for severe wounds and burns.
MAID cases rose to 15,000 in 2023, but growth of cases halved

More than 15,000 people received medical assistance in dying in Canada in 2023, but federal statistics show the growth in cases has slowed significantly.

Sci-Tech

Apple Intelligence suite of AI tools arrives in Canada

Apple has brought its suite of artificial intelligence-based tools to Canada.
An autistic teen's parents say Character.AI said it was OK to kill them. They're suing to take down the app

Two families have sued artificial intelligence chatbot company Character.AI, accusing it of providing sexual content to their children and encouraging self-harm and violence. The lawsuit asks a court to shut down the platform until its alleged dangers can be fixed.
TikTok files legal challenge of federal government's shutdown order

TikTok is challenging the federal government’s order to shut down its operations in Canada, saying it will eliminate hundreds of jobs and potentially terminate a quarter of a million contracts that it has with Canadian advertising clients.

Entertainment

'The Golden Bachelor' star Gerry Turner says he has bone marrow cancer

Gerry Turner, star of the inaugural season of ABC’s senior dating show 'The Golden Bachelor,' says he has been diagnosed with cancer.
Rape allegation against Jay-Z won't impact NFL's relationship with music mogul, Goodell says

A rape allegation against rapper Jay-Z, whose company Roc Nation has produced some of the NFL's entertainment presentations including the Super Bowl halftime show, won't impact the league's relationship with the music mogul.
George Kresge Jr., who wowed talk show audiences as the The Amazing Kreskin, dies at age 89

George Joseph Kresge Jr., who was known to generations of TV watchers as the mesmerizing entertainer and mentalist The Amazing Kreskin, has died at age 89.

Business

Bank of Canada interest rate drop good news for mortgage holders

A major cut to the Bank of Canada’s key interest comes as welcome news to realtors and those holding variable rate mortgages – but it also signals a growing sense of uncertainty about the broader Canadian economy.
Settlement reached in complaint over Canada Post layoffs as strike hits four weeks

The union representing Canada Post workers says an unfair labour practice complaint over the company's layoffs has been resolved.
Creditors expected to vote on proposed $32.5B deal with tobacco giants today

Creditors are expected to vote today on a proposed settlement that would see three major tobacco manufacturers pay out billions to provinces and territories, as well as smokers across Canada.

Lifestyle

'Satisfying victory': Toronto man wins world Excel spreadsheet championships in Vegas

A Toronto man who excelled to secure the title of a global spreadsheet champion last week calls his unusual achievement a 'satisfying victory.'
Is Secret Santa stressing you out? Here’s your holiday gift-exchange survival guide

The holiday season often means a lengthening of to-do lists. There are lights to hang, cards to mail, cookies to bake and, of course, gifts to buy.
North Pole post: N.S. firefighters collect letters to Santa, return them by hand during postal strike

Fire departments across Nova Scotia are doing their part to ensure children’s letters to Santa make their way to the North Pole while Canada Post workers are on strike.

Sports

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.
The Paris Olympics organizers say the event was far less polluting than recent Games

The Paris Olympics says it was far less polluting than recent Games but is not claiming to have been 'carbon neutral' despite existing funding projects.
Champion figure skater Stellato-Dudek becomes Canadian citizen, eligible for Olympics

World champion figure skater Deanna Stellato-Dudek has gained Canadian citizenship. She took the oath of citizenship Wednesday in Montreal, making her eligible to represent Canada at the Olympic Games.

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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