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Alberta RCMP officer charged with 2 counts of sexual assault

Const. Bridget Morla, a Leduc RCMP officer, has been charged with two counts of sexual assault in connection with an incident that happened two years ago.

Ontario dad removes hockey rink at heart of neighbour dispute

A Markham dad who drew the ire of neighbours and the city after installing a hockey rink in his backyard says the rink has now been taken down.

Motivated by obsession: Canadians accused in botched California murder plot in police custody

Two Canadians are in police custody in Monterey County, California, after a triple stabbing police say was motivated by a B.C. man's obsession with a woman he played video games with online.

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.

Trump demands immediate release of Oct. 7 hostages, says otherwise there will be 'HELL TO PAY'

President-elect Donald Trump is demanding the immediate release of the Israeli hostages still being held in Gaza, saying that if they are not freed before he is sworn into office there will be “HELL TO PAY."

Alleged gang member driving from U.S. arrested at Canadian border after making wrong turn

An alleged gang member coming from the United States was arrested at the Canadian border after reportedly making a wrong turn onto the Peace Bridge border crossing.

AC/DC announces North American stadium tour, Vancouver lone Canadian stop

Big news for AC/DC fans as the heavy metal bigwigs announced Monday they will hit the road next spring. But as of now, there’s only one Canadian show on the docket.

Nova Scotia lawyer suspended following ugly courtroom fracas

A Nova Scotia lawyer who had to be restrained by deputy sheriffs during a court appearance earlier this year has lost his appeal of a suspension following the bizarre incident.

Negotiations between Canada Post, union still on hold

Canada Post says it's waiting for a response from the union representing some 55,000 striking workers after it offered a new framework for negotiations over the weekend.

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Northern Alberta Mounties are investigating a house explosion in Swan Hills early Monday morning.
City of Ottawa's auditor general finds kickback scheme involving city employee and local landlords

The City of Ottawa's auditor general has found that a city employee was engaged in a kickback scheme with a group of four local landlords, collecting thousands of dollars in payments in exchange for more favourable rental rates under specific housing benefit programs administered by the city.
Negotiations between Canada Post, union still on hold

Canada Post says it's waiting for a response from the union representing some 55,000 striking workers after it offered a new framework for negotiations over the weekend.
Alberta RCMP officer charged with 2 counts of sexual assault

Const. Bridget Morla, a Leduc RCMP officer, has been charged with two counts of sexual assault in connection with an incident that happened two years ago.
Material at Manitoba landfill now being searched for remains of Indigenous women

The next stage in the search for the remains of two slain Indigenous women in a Manitoba landfill has officially begun.
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.

World

Motivated by obsession: Canadians accused in botched California murder plot in police custody

Two Canadians are in police custody in Monterey County, California, after a triple stabbing police say was motivated by a B.C. man's obsession with a woman he played video games with online.
Ireland's election is over, but the country faces weeks of talks before there's a government

Ireland faces weeks of coalition talks before it gets a new government, as the country’s two major center-right parties work to form a stable administration.
Driver pleads guilty to DUI after killing bride in wedding night crash

South Carolina driver who killed a bride and seriously injured the groom as they departed their wedding reception pleaded guilty in court on Monday.
Florida woman sentenced to life in prison for zipping her boyfriend in a suitcase for hours until he died

A Florida woman was sentenced to life in prison after found guilty of second-degree murder for zipping her boyfriend in a suitcase, leaving him, until he died.
Trump demands immediate release of Oct. 7 hostages, says otherwise there will be 'HELL TO PAY'

President-elect Donald Trump is demanding the immediate release of the Israeli hostages still being held in Gaza, saying that if they are not freed before he is sworn into office there will be “HELL TO PAY."
U.K's Starmer concedes peaces talks may end Ukraine war

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday stepping up support for Ukraine was essential to put the country in the strongest position for peace talks as he conceded in the clearest terms there could be a negotiated end to the war.

Politics

Speaker schedules opposition motions after Tories opt against own non-confidence vote

The latest attempt to bring down the minority Liberal government has stalled after the Conservatives blocked their own non-confidence motion from going ahead.
Pandemic business loan program lacked 'value for money': auditor general

The small business loan program the federal government rolled out during the COVID-19 pandemic wasn't managed with 'due regard for value for money,' auditor general Karen Hogan said Monday.
Canada lists Ansarallah, known as the Houthis, a terrorist entity

The Canadian government has listed the Yemeni militant group Ansarallah, commonly known as the Houthis, as a terrorist group in an effort to 'fight terrorism globally.'

Health

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.
U.S. Supreme Court wrestles with FDA denial of flavored vape products

The U.S. Supreme Court examined on Monday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's refusal to let two e-cigarette companies sell flavored vape products that regulators consider a health risk to youths, while the lawyer for the businesses suggested President-elect Donald Trump could steer a different course.
Why teens’ mental health may be more strained than you think heading into the holidays

While many people might think of the end of the year as a time to wind down one’s workload and take a break, a Toronto psychiatrist says young people may actually be carrying more stress than usual heading into the holiday season.

Sci-Tech

After multiple data breaches, Yahoo settled a class-action lawsuit. The deadline to file compensation claims is approaching

Yahoo and Rogers customers in Canada have until the end of the month to claim up to $375 cash from a data breach settlement.
Fraudulent B.C. crypto platform fined $18.4M by securities regulator

The British Columbia Securities Commission has fined a cryptocurrency trading platform and its director more than $18 million after finding the company lied to its customers by diverting nearly $13 million of their investments into gambling websites and personal accounts.
Canadian tech company helps children with disabilities walk for the first time

A Canadian tech company and an Ottawa pediatric care centre teamed up to offer kids with mobility challenges a once in a lifetime opportunity to take their very first steps.

Entertainment

James Van Der Beek revisits 'Varsity Blues' to help families with cancer treatment costs

Actor James Van Der Beek said he is selling signed 'Varsity Blues' merchandise to help families struggling with the cost of cancer treatments, following his revelation last month of his own cancer diagnosis.
Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after 'alarming blood test,' attorney says

Harvey Weinstein was hospitalized Monday following an 'alarming blood test,' his attorney said, less than a week after he filed a legal claim alleging substandard medical care at New York City's notorious jail complex.
AC/DC announces North American stadium tour, Vancouver lone Canadian stop

Big news for AC/DC fans as the heavy metal bigwigs announced Monday they will hit the road next spring. But as of now, there’s only one Canadian show on the docket.

Business

Lightspeed Commerce cutting 200 jobs as it eyes profitable growth

Lightspeed Commerce Inc. is slashing jobs for the second time in a year as it continues a strategic review.
Cyber Monday shoppers expected to set a record on the year's biggest day for online shopping

Consumers in the United States are scouring the internet for online deals as they look to take advantage of the post-Thanksgiving shopping marathon with Cyber Monday.
Canada Post strike costs small businesses $76 million per day, association says

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says the dispute has cost small-and-medium-sized businesses more than three quarters of $1 billion.

Lifestyle

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.
This is the Oxford University Press word of the year

Many of us have felt it, and now it's official: 'brain rot' is the Oxford dictionaries' word of the year.
Winnipeg city councillor a seven-time provincial arm wrestling champ

A Winnipeg city councillor doesn’t just have a strong grip on municipal politics.

Sports

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.
Botafogo wins its first Copa Libertadores title

Botafogo overcame playing with ten men to win its first Copa Libertadores title after beating fellow Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro 3-1 in the final.

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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