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Loblaw ends No Name price freeze, vows 'flat' pricing 'wherever possible'

Loblaw will not be extending its price freeze on No Name brand products, but vows to keep the yellow label product-pricing flat 'wherever possible.'

People shop at a Loblaws store in this 2018 file photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Family in remote northern Ont. reeling after daughter killed in fire, home destroyed

A family in the remote community of Peawanuck, Ont., is dealing not only with the death of their young daughter, but the loss of everything they owned in a Jan. 28 house fire.

opinion

opinion | Don Martin: Trudeau meets the moment – and ducks for cover

Based on Justin Trudeau's first-day fail in the House of Commons, 'meeting the moment' is destined to become the most laughable slogan since the elder Pierre Trudeau’s disastrous campaign rallying cry in 1972, which insisted 'the land is strong' just as the economy tanked.

Canada Post honours Chloe Cooley with stamp in time for Black History Month

A young Black woman who resisted her own enslavement in Queenston, Upper Canada, in the late 18th century is being honoured by Canada Post.

Canadian economy grew slightly in November, expected to slow further

The Canadian economy grew by 0.1 per cent in November as higher interest rates began to slow spending toward the end of the year.

Pakistan blames 'security lapse' for mosque blast; 100 dead

Pakistani authorities scrambled Tuesday to determine how a suicide bomber was able to carry out one of the country's deadliest militant attacks in years, unleashing an explosion in a crowded mosque inside a highly secured police compound in the city of Peshawar. The death toll from the blast climbed to 100.

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Child dies after T-bar lift accident at Que. ski resort

Suspect in stolen cruiser saved from tracks as train arrives

PM Trudeau squares off with Poilievre for first time in 2023

Edmonton transit bus trashed, rider threatened with ice pick

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Rare green comet to revisit Earth after 50,000 years

An out-of-this-world sight is steaking across the sky this week, enticing astronomers and amateur stargazers.

WATCH: Coyote roams through busy Toronto neighourhood

A coyote was spotted in Toronto's Harbourfront community just steps from the CN tower on Monday morning.

N.B. woman turns home into guinea pig rescue and sanctuary

A New Brunswick woman opened a sanctuary inside her home for guinea pigs.

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Why hockey legend Bobby Hull had such a complicated legacy

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Canada

Loblaw ends No Name price freeze, vows 'flat' pricing 'wherever possible'

Loblaw will not be extending its price freeze on No Name brand products, but vows to keep the yellow label product-pricing flat 'wherever possible.'
Are you a Ukrainian who recently moved to Canada? We want to hear from you

With Russia's invasion of Ukraine displacing millions of people, many refugees have begun to lay their roots in Canada. If you or someone you know has fled the war-torn country and settled in Canada, we want to hear from you.
Federal agency targeting illegal wildlife trade through financial intelligence

Canada's financial intelligence agency is stepping up the fight against the illicit wildlife trade by taking aim at the criminals who reap big profits from the global racket.
911 issues fixed in the Maritimes following Tuesday morning outage

911 emergency calling in all three Maritime provinces has been fixed following service issues Tuesday morning.
Canada Post honours Chloe Cooley with stamp in time for Black History Month

A young Black woman who resisted her own enslavement in Queenston, Upper Canada, in the late 18th century is being honoured by Canada Post.
Quebec RCMP say they rescued man trying to cross U.S. border on foot through woods

Quebec RCMP say they rescued a man over the weekend who became lost in the woods in heavy snow while trying to cross the border into the United States.

World

Tyre Nichols case shows officers still fail to intervene

More disciplinary action may be coming now that the harrowing video of Tyre Nichols' treatment has been released. The Memphis police department is among many U.S. law enforcement agencies with 'duty to intervene' policies. Memphis police relieved two other officers of duty Monday and say the department is still investigating what happened.
After tank pledges, Ukraine seeks Western fighter jets

Ukraine is pushing its Western allies to provide it with fighter jets, a week after winning pledges of sophisticated modern tanks to help it beat back Russia's invasion force after almost a year of fighting.
Pakistan blames 'security lapse' for mosque blast; 100 dead

Pakistani authorities scrambled Tuesday to determine how a suicide bomber was able to carry out one of the country's deadliest militant attacks in years, unleashing an explosion in a crowded mosque inside a highly secured police compound in the city of Peshawar. The death toll from the blast climbed to 100.
Australian police ask court to ban protest at Cardinal Pell's funeral

Australian police plan to ask a judge to ban gay rights protesters from demonstrating outside the funeral of Cardinal George Pell in Sydney on Thursday due to public safety concerns. Pell, who was once considered the third-highest-ranking cleric in the Vatican and spent more than a year in prison before his child abuse convictions were squashed in 2020, died in Rome this month at age 81.
China scoffs at new Czech president's phone call with Taiwan

China on Tuesday accused Czech President-elect Petr Pavel of challenging its hard line on national sovereignty by affirming ties with self-ruled Taiwan in a phone with the island's leader. The call on Monday represents a symbolic breach of China's attempts to cut off the already highly restricted foreign relations of the self-governing democracy, which Beijing claims as its own territory with no right to independent diplomatic recognition.
NATO chief urges closer ties with Japan to defend democracy

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg sharply criticized China on Tuesday for 'bullying its neighbours and threatening Taiwan' and stressed the need for Japan and other democracies to work together with the alliance to defend the international order.

Politics

Hybrid Parliament should be here to stay, say MPs in new report

The hybrid sitting structure and electronic voting system should become permanent features of the House of Commons, according to a new report from MPs on the Procedure and House Affairs Committee.
Health, economy, crime top issues of concern as House of Commons resumes

Members of Parliament returned to Ottawa to resume sitting for the first time in 2023 on Monday, with the state of Canada's health-care system, the health of the Canadian economy, and rates of violent crime in this country all top of mind.
No security threat from RCMP's dealings with China-linked firm, minister tells MPs

Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino says there is no reason to believe Canada's national security was under threat at any time due to the RCMP's dealings with an Ontario company that has links to China.

Health

Time is of the essence to bring in and enforce new long-term care standards: authors

Proposed new standards for long-term care issued by a panel of experts at the Health Standards Organization on Tuesday say residents should get at least four hours of direct care a day and workers must be paid more.
Tightness in back and joints? Here are some mobility stretches

Personal fitness instructor Andrea Tam says, as people age they experience tight joints and muscles, but performing mobility exercises for 10 minutes each day can help increase flexibility and prevent injury.
WHO declares COVID-19 global emergency isn't over. What happens next?

The World Health Organization decided Monday not to end to the COVID-19 global public health emergency it declared three years ago, even though the pandemic has reached what the international body calls an 'inflection point.'

Sci-Tech

China's Baidu to launch ChatGPT-style bot in March: source

Chinese internet search major Baidu Inc is planning to launch an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot service similar to OpenAI's ChatGPT in March, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters.
TikTok CEO to testify before U.S. Congress over security concerns

TikTok chief executive Shou Zi Chew will appear before the U.S. Energy and Commerce Committee in March, as lawmakers scrutinize the Chinese-owned video-sharing app.
YouTube star MrBeast helps 1,000 blind people see again by sponsoring cataract surgeries

YouTube superstar MrBeast is making the world clearer -- for at least 1,000 people. The content creator's latest stunt is paying for cataract removal for 1,000 people who were blind or near-blind but could not afford the surgery.

Entertainment

Deadline nears for Alec Baldwin in deadly movie set shooting

Prosecutors planned to file felony charges of involuntary manslaughter Tuesday in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by actor Alec Baldwin during a rehearsal on the set of a Western movie in 2021.
Why everyone's debating Riseborough's best actress Oscar nod

Nothing -- not Tom Cruise's snub nor Austin Butler's lingering Elvis Presley inflections -- has caused quite as much a stir around this year's Oscars as the best-actress nomination for British actress Andrea Riseborough.
Canadian musicians take spotlight as nominees for the Juno Awards to be announced

Canadian music fans will soon find out if their favourite artists will be competing at this year's Juno Awards.

Business

Canadian economy grew slightly in November, expected to slow further

The Canadian economy grew by 0.1 per cent in November as higher interest rates began to slow spending toward the end of the year.
Loblaw ends No Name price freeze, vows 'flat' pricing 'wherever possible'

Loblaw will not be extending its price freeze on No Name brand products, but vows to keep the yellow label product-pricing flat 'wherever possible.'
Europe scrapes out economic growth by dodging gas disaster

Europe's economy scraped out meager gains at the end of last year as galloping inflation fed by high energy prices and Russia's invasion of Ukraine deterred people from spending in shops and restaurants.

Lifestyle

Tightness in back and joints? Here are some mobility stretches

Personal fitness instructor Andrea Tam says, as people age they experience tight joints and muscles, but performing mobility exercises for 10 minutes each day can help increase flexibility and prevent injury.
Marie Kondo is focusing on what's important--and that means letting the tidying slide

Queen of clean Marie Kondo admits that tidying up is no longer top of her to-do list. Posting on her website shortly after the birth of her third child in 2021, the Japanese organization expert reflected on motherhood, saying she had 'eased up on herself' when it comes to tidying.
Mindbender roller coaster closed after 37 years at West Edmonton Mall

The Mindbender roller coaster at Galaxyland has been shut down, West Edmonton Mall announced on Monday. The redevelopment of the area is already underway, and the roller coaster is being decommissioned and removed.

Sports

Apology issued after Chelsea player Mudryk's N-word video

An apology has been issued on behalf of Chelsea player Mykhailo Mudryk after he appeared to use the N-word in a video posted on social media.
Gymnastics Canada CEO faces questions from MPs on handling of two disgraced coaches

Gymnastics Canada chief executive officer Ian Moss was on the hot seat at the status of women hearings on safety of women in sport on Monday. Moss was repeatedly questioned by MPs about Gymnastics Canada's handling of coaches Ian Bard and Scott McFarlane amid accusations he knew of complaints from athletes.
'Just incredible': Winnipegger and former teammate remembers Bobby Hull

Without Bobby Hull, the Winnipeg Jets wouldn’t be in the NHL right now. That’s how one of his former teammates feels about the late Jets forward.

Autos

Tesla gets Justice Department subpoena for self-driving cars

The U.S. Justice Department has requested documents from Tesla Inc. related to its Autopilot and 'Full Self-Driving' features, according to a regulatory filing.
Will Europe's ban on Russian diesel hike global fuel prices?

Europe is taking another big step toward cutting its energy ties with Russia, banning imports of diesel fuel and other products made from crude oil in Russian refineries. The European Union ban takes effect Feb. 5 following its embargo on coal and most oil from Russia.
Kia and Hyundai vehicles in Canada not affected by U.S. theft issue, automakers say

Kia and Hyundai vehicles sold in Canada do not have the same anti-theft issue as those in the United States because of Canadian regulations, the automakers say.

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