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Ottawa has sold its stake in Air Canada: sources

Two senior federal government sources have confirmed to CTV News that the federal government has sold its stake in Air Canada.

'I recognize these footsteps': How Trump and 'coyote' smuggling changed life at the border

Bent signs bolted to the rail threaten fines and imprisonment should violators cross the boundary into the United States, a warning many people are choosing to ignore simply by walking around the barrier.

She took a DNA test for fun. Police used it to charge her grandmother with murder in a cold case

According to court documents, detectives reopened the cold case in 2017 and then worked with a forensics company to extract DNA from Baby Garnet's partial femur, before sending the results to Identifinders International.

Danielle Smith announces new team to patrol Alberta-U.S. border

Premier Danielle Smith says her government will create a team of specially-trained sheriffs tasked with patrolling the Alberta-U.S. border.

McDonald's employee who called 911 in CEO's shooting is eligible for reward, but it will take time

More than 400 tips were called into the New York Police Department's Crime Stoppers tip line during the five-day search for a masked gunman who ambushed and fatally shot UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last week.

Man who set fires inside Calgary's municipal building lost testicle during arrest: ASIRT

Two Calgary police officers have been cleared of any wrongdoing in an incident that saw a suspect lose a testicle after being shot with an anti-riot weapon.

Country star Morgan Wallen sentenced in chair-throwing case

Country music star Morgan Wallen on Thursday pleaded guilty to two misdemeanour counts of reckless endangerment for throwing a chair from the rooftop of a six-storey bar in Nashville and nearly hitting two police officers with it.

Doug Ford says cutting off U.S. energy supply amid tariff threats a 'last resort'

Premier Doug Ford says that cutting off the energy supply to the U.S. remains a “last resort” amid the threat of a promised 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods but he is warning that his government is ultimately prepared to use “every tool” in its toolbox “to protect the livelihoods of the people of Ontario.”

Ho ho, oh no: Man sought by police goes down chimney and gets stuck

A Massachusetts man trying to escape from police shimmied down the chimney. And got stuck.

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Blizzard warning shuts down large parts of midwestern Ontario

It was a day to stay home, if you could, across much of midwestern Ontario due to weather.
Doug Ford says cutting off U.S. energy supply amid tariff threats a 'last resort'

Premier Doug Ford says that cutting off the energy supply to the U.S. remains a “last resort” amid the threat of a promised 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods but he is warning that his government is ultimately prepared to use “every tool” in its toolbox “to protect the livelihoods of the people of Ontario.”
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BREAKING Travis Vader, killer of Lyle and Marie McCann, denied day parole

The man who killed an Alberta couple in 2010 has been denied day parole.
'I recognize these footsteps': How Trump and 'coyote' smuggling changed life at the border

Bent signs bolted to the rail threaten fines and imprisonment should violators cross the boundary into the United States, a warning many people are choosing to ignore simply by walking around the barrier.
Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador announce energy deal to resolve decades-old dispute

Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador have reached a sweeping deal to develop new energy projects in Labrador and end a decades-old contract that has long been a thorn in the side of Canada's easternmost province.
Man who set fires inside Calgary's municipal building lost testicle during arrest: ASIRT

Two Calgary police officers have been cleared of any wrongdoing in an incident that saw a suspect lose a testicle after being shot with an anti-riot weapon.

World

Companies tighten security after a health care CEO's killing leads to a surge of threats

'Wanted' posters with the names and faces of health care executives have been popping up on the streets of New York. Hit lists with images of bullets are circulating online with warnings that industry leaders should be afraid.
Israeli strike in Gaza kills 25 people as U.S. makes new push for a ceasefire

An Israeli airstrike hit the central Gaza Strip on Thursday, killing at least 25 Palestinians and wounding dozens more, Palestinian medics said, just hours after President Joe Biden’s national security adviser raised hopes about a ceasefire deal to end the war in Gaza.
McDonald's employee who called 911 in CEO's shooting is eligible for reward, but it will take time

More than 400 tips were called into the New York Police Department's Crime Stoppers tip line during the five-day search for a masked gunman who ambushed and fatally shot UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last week.
'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.
What do we know about the mysterious drones reported flying over New Jersey?

A large number of mysterious drones have been reported flying over parts of New Jersey in recent weeks, sparking speculation and concern over who sent them and why.
Rescue group saves 11-year-old girl floating alone in the Mediterranean for days after shipwreck

An 11-year-old girl from Sierra Leone was found floating in the Mediterranean Sea off Italy's southernmost island of Lampedusa, believed to be the only survivor of a shipwrecked migrant boat that had departed from the port of Sfax in Tunisia, a humanitarian group said Thursday.

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.'
Ottawa has sold its stake in Air Canada: sources

Two senior federal government sources have confirmed to CTV News that the federal government has sold its stake in Air Canada.
Housing unaffordability still rising despite billions in government measures: PBO

The Parliamentary Budget Officer says the number of households in need is still rising even though Canada is spending billions of dollars a year to address housing affordability,

Health

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.
Stanley cups recalled over 'burn hazard'

A recall notice is in effect for a selection of Stanley travel mugs, warning consumers to 'immediately stop using' them.
Some epilepsy patients worry their seizures will return amid medication shortage

The Canadian Epilepsy Alliance says an ongoing shortage of an epilepsy medication is leaving some patients worried they'll start to have seizures again if they switch to an alternative.

Sci-Tech

Male humpback whale makes record-breaking migration

A male humpback whale has made an extraordinary journey from South America to Africa — travelling more than 13,046 kilometres — the longest migration recorded for a single whale, a new study found.
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.
Scientists mapped the world's rivers over 35 years. They found shocking changes

The nearly 3 million rivers that weave across the world are experiencing rapid and surprising changes, with potentially drastic implications for everything from drinking water supplies to flood risks, according to a new study.

Entertainment

'Vanderpump Rules' star James Kennedy arrested on suspicion of domestic violence

Reality TV star James Kennedy was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence, according to the Burbank Police Department.
Country star Morgan Wallen sentenced in chair-throwing case

Country music star Morgan Wallen on Thursday pleaded guilty to two misdemeanour counts of reckless endangerment for throwing a chair from the rooftop of a six-storey bar in Nashville and nearly hitting two police officers with it.
Producers of Netflix hit 'Love is Blind' accused of U.S. labour law violations

The producers of Netflix's hit reality dating show 'Love is Blind' have been accused by a U.S. labour board of attempting to strip cast members of their rights to discuss working conditions and speak publicly about their experiences.

Business

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.
The Body Shop Canada to close more stores as it prepares for new owner

The head of the Body Shop Canada says more stores are due to close as the chain prepares to take on new ownership.
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.

Lifestyle

The holidays can be stressful and anxiety-inducing. Here’s how to make them fun and exciting again

The holidays can be fun and exciting, but you know they can also be cause for stress and anxiety.
Indian Gukesh Dommaraju, 18, becomes the youngest ever chess world champion

Teenager Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest-ever undisputed classical chess world champion after beating Ding Liren 7.5-6.5 in their best-of-14 final in Singapore on Thursday.
Stressed about the cost of the holidays? How to talk to loved ones about cutting back

Experts say it's common to be stressed about money around the holidays, but talking to friends and family about your budget — and maybe even agreeing to financial caps on gift-giving — can remove a lot of anxiety from the holiday season.

Sports

Bill Belichick 'always wanted' to give college coaching a try. Now he will at North Carolina

Bill Belichick had just been introduced Thursday as North Carolina's next football coach when chancellor Lee Roberts came armed with a gift: a short-sleeved gray hoodie — a bit of a trademark from Belichick's NFL coaching days — bearing a blue interlocking “NC” logo.
'A reasonable compromise': Regina City Council forgives Riders of more than $1M in unpaid rent

Regina City Council forgave the Saskatchewan Roughriders of more than $1 million in unpaid rent payments at their meeting Wednesday.
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.

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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