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Heavy snow, freezing rain warnings hit parts of Canada, expected to last throughout Monday

Significant snowfall and heavy rain hit parts of Canada on Sunday and the weather system is expected to continue into Monday morning and throughout the day.

BoC expected to lower interest rates again, with odds leaning toward larger cut

Financial markets and forecasters are betting on another jumbo interest rate cut from the Bank of Canada this week.

The Canada Post strike involving more than 55,000 has hit 25 days

The Canada Post strike involving more than 55,000 workers has hit 25 days.

Celebrities spotted at Taylor Swift's final Eras Tour performance in Vancouver

Taylor Swift fans from around the world gathered in Vancouver on Sunday to witness the final performance of her massively popular Eras Tour, including a few celebrities.

Sask. hockey player recovering after near fatal skate accident during game

The Sask East Hockey League (SEHL) has released details of a near fatal accident at one of its games over the weekend – which saw a Churchbridge Imperials player suffer serious injuries after being struck with a skate.

Government faces third Tory non-confidence vote ahead of potential fiscal hurdle

The Liberals are set to face a third Conservative non-confidence vote today, but the government is likely to survive with the support of the NDP.

U.S. should be concerned about illegal immigration from Canada: Canadian survey

More than 80 per cent of Canadians believe the flow of illegal immigrants from Canada to the U.S. is a concern, according to a new survey.

Jay-Z denies allegations he sexually assaulted a 13-year-old in 2000 with Sean 'Diddy' Combs

A woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by Sean 'Diddy' Combs has amended her lawsuit to include allegations that she was also assaulted by Jay-Z at the same party.

Taylor Swift ends record-smashing Eras Tour in Vancouver, after glittering global run

Taylor Swift took the stage for the final time on her record-smashing Eras Tour, watched by tens of thousands of delirious fans in Vancouver's BC Place arena and by millions on livestreams around the world.

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Police search for three men who escaped from immigration holding centre in Quebec

Authorities are searching for three Chilean nationals who escaped from the Laval Immigration Holding Centre north of Montreal.
Man dead after incident at workplace in northeast Calgary

Occupational Health and Safety and the Calgary Police Service are investigating how a man died on Sunday night.
Will he or won't he? Signs that Ford may call an early Ontario election stack up

Inside Ontario's legislature, the halls are decked, the sounds of children’s choirs singing Christmas carols waft down the corridors, and in the air there’s a feeling of an election.
U.S. should be concerned about illegal immigration from Canada: Canadian survey

More than 80 per cent of Canadians believe the flow of illegal immigrants from Canada to the U.S. is a concern, according to a new survey.
Suspect wanted after victim forcibly confined, assaulted, and threatened with death in Scarborough

Police have released images of an individual who allegedly forcibly confined, and assaulted and threatened to kill another person in southwest Scarborough over the weekend.
Young Swiftie scores seat at sold-out Eras Tour after holding up sign outside BC Place

Thirteen-year-old Sidney Ha was among the throngs of Swifties without a ticket to the Eras Tour in Vancouver who gathered outside of a fenced-off BC Place Saturday night – but thanks to one stranger’s act of kindness, she ended up inside the stadium singing along.

World

Syrian rebels free prisoners from Assad's notorious dungeons who celebrate in Damascus streets

As insurgents swept across Syria in just 10 days to bring an end to the Assad family's 50-year rule, they broke into prisons and security facilities to free political prisoners and many of the tens of thousands of people who disappeared since the conflict began back in 2011.
Illness delays trial of men charged with cutting down Britain's scenic Sycamore Gap tree

The trial of two men charged with cutting down the majestic Sycamore Gap tree last year along Hadrian's Wall in northern England was postponed until January because one defendant was ill, a judge said Monday.
South Korea's Justice Ministry imposes a travel ban on President Yoon over martial law

South Korea's Justice Ministry on Monday imposed an overseas travel ban on President Yoon Suk Yeol as authorities investigate allegations of rebellion and other charges in connection with his short-lived declaration of martial law last week.
After decades of brutal rule, Bashar al-Assad's regime has been toppled. Here's what you need to know

The fall of Bashar al-Assad’='s brutal dictatorship seemed a distant prospect two weeks ago. But Syria's rebels completed a speedy and stunning march to power on Sunday, starting an uncertain new era for the country.
A timeline of the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the search for his killer

The search for the killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's has stretched beyond New York City and continues. Here's what we know so far.
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DEVELOPING An explosion at a fuel depot in central Italy kills 2 and injures 9

A fuel depot exploded in the central Italian region of Tuscan on Monday, killing at least two people and injuring nine, authorities said.

Politics

Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly focused on re-election, doesn’t explicitly rule out future Liberal leadership bid

Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly insisted she supports Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and is focused on her own re-election, but wouldn't explicitly rule out a future Liberal leadership bid, in an interview on CTV's Question Period airing Sunday.
Government faces third Tory non-confidence vote ahead of potential fiscal hurdle

The Liberals are set to face a third Conservative non-confidence vote today, but the government is likely to survive with the support of the NDP.
Canada 'falling so consistently short' on defence spending has hurt standing on world stage, but improving: U.S. ambassador

U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Cohen says while Canada's defence spending is going in the right direction, the federal government's persistent failure to meet NATO targets has been damaging to the country's reputation on the world stage.

Health

Some cancer patients may forgo care due to high treatment-related costs: report

A Canadian Cancer Society report, published Monday in partnership with Statistics Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada with analysis by Canadian Partnership Against Cancer, estimates a cancer patient will face almost $33,000 on average in out-of-pocket cancer-related costs in their lifetime, including loss of income.
U.S. government to begin expanded testing of milk supply to better track the spread of bird flu

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will begin testing raw milk from dairy silos around the nation in an effort to better track the H5N1 bird flu that has been spreading in dairy cattle since March.
Did daily cannabis use go up after Canada legalized it?

Health Canada says daily cannabis use has remained stable since it was legalized in 2018.

Sci-Tech

Nobel recipient Geoffrey Hinton wishes he thought of AI safety sooner

Geoffrey Hinton says he doesn’t regret the work he did that laid the foundations of artificial intelligence, but wishes he thought of safety sooner.
This watch was carved from a meteorite that hit Earth a million years ago

A new watch from design duo Toledano & Chan has been carved from a meteorite that slammed into Earth around one million years ago.
World's oldest-known wild bird lays an egg in Hawaii at age 74

The oldest known wild bird in the world has laid an egg at the ripe age of about 74, her first in four years, U.S. wildlife officials said.

Entertainment

'Emilia Perez' leads Golden Globe nominations with 10, followed by 'The Brutalist' and 'Conclave'

Jacques Audiard's audacious musical 'Emilia Perez,' about a Mexican drug lord who undergoes gender affirming surgery to become a woman, led nominations to the 82nd Golden Globes on Monday, scoring 10 nods.
Jay-Z denies allegations he sexually assaulted a 13-year-old in 2000 with Sean 'Diddy' Combs

A woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by Sean 'Diddy' Combs has amended her lawsuit to include allegations that she was also assaulted by Jay-Z at the same party.
'Raygun: The Musical' pulled after controversial breakdancer calls in lawyers

A musical inspired by viral Olympic breakdancer Raygun was shut down hours before it was due to open on Saturday, after lawyers representing the athlete threatened legal action, the show's creator said on social media.

Business

China launches anti-monopoly probe into Nvidia

China on Monday said it has launched an investigation into Nvidia Corp. over suspected violations of the country's anti-monopoly law, in a move that will likely be seen as a retaliatory move against Washington's recent chip curbs.
BoC expected to lower interest rates again, with odds leaning toward larger cut

Financial markets and forecasters are betting on another jumbo interest rate cut from the Bank of Canada this week.
Salvation Army says holiday donations down 50 per cent since mail strike began

The Salvation Army says holiday donations are down 50 per cent since the Canada Post strike began, amounting to a drop of roughly $9.3 million in seasonal giving compared to this time last year.

Lifestyle

'Polarization' is Merriam-Webster's 2024 word of the year

Merriam-Webster has named 'polarization' as its word of the year.
Man, 99, still at work 7 decades after opening eastern Ontario Christmas tree farm

This weekend is one of the busiest of the year for Christmas tree farms all over the region as the holidays approach and people start looking for a fresh smell of pine in their homes.
opinion
opinion What does a weak Canadian dollar mean for travellers?

As the Canadian dollar loses ground against major global currencies, personal finance contributor Christopher Liew explains how current exchange rates can impact your travel plans, and shares tips to help you plan smarter and protect your wallet.

Sports

Juan Soto agrees to record US$765 million, 15-year contract with Mets, AP source says

Star outfielder Juan Soto and the New York Mets agreed Sunday to a record US$765 million, 15-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press, a deal that could escalate to $805 million and is believed to be the largest pact in team sports history.
Canada captain Alphonso Davies sidelined by hamstring strain playing for Bayern

Canada captain Alphonso Davies strained his hamstring in Bayern Munich's 4-2 win over FC Heidenheim 1846 in Bundesliga play Saturday.
Chelsea rallies for a wild win at Tottenham but Arsenal stumbles in Premier League title race

Chelsea conceded twice in the opening 11 minutes before recovering brilliantly for a 4-3 win at Tottenham to move four points behind Liverpool on Sunday.

Autos

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.
More than 200,000 SUVs recalled in Canada, U.S. over fuel leak concern

Honda is recalling approximately 12,000 vehicles in Canada
Electric vehicle reliability improving but lagging gas models: Consumer Reports survey

The reliability of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids has dramatically improved, narrowing a wide gap with gas-powered automobiles, according to the latest survey by Consumer Reports.

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