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Joe Biden pardons his son Hunter Biden on gun, tax charges, despite previous promises he wouldn't

U.S. President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he pardoned his son Hunter Biden on gun, tax charges, despite previous promises that he would not do so.

Canada Post presents union with 'framework' to reach deal as strike continues

Canada Post has presented the union representing some 55,000 striking postal workers with a framework to reach negotiated agreements, the corporation said.

'Devastating': Missing Surrey, B.C. teen found dead, family says

The family of a missing 18-year-old, who was last seen in Surrey over a month ago, says there has been a tragic end to the search.

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.

PM Trudeau 'surprised' provinces unanimous on accelerated defence spending: Ford

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says his fellow provincial leaders are united in pushing for Canada to meet its NATO defence spending targets ahead of schedule, and that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was "surprised" to hear it.

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.

'Wicked' star Marissa Bode speaks out against 'harmful' ableist comments made about her character

'Wicked' actress Marissa Bode posted a video on TikTok asking for kindness after receiving ableist comments on social media.

Poilievre calls for asylum seeker cap, border plan as U.S. tariff threat looms

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has demanded the federal government present a plan before Parliament to beef up border security as U.S. president-elect Donald Trump threatens to impose stiff tariffs on Canada.

Emergency crews battle large fire at Kitchener, Ont. townhouse complex

Waterloo Regional Police say Kingsway Drive will remain closed as emergency crews continue to battle a large blaze at a townhouse complex.

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Natural gas line severed by vehicle crash ignites fire at gas station east of Edmonton

The Tempo service station on the south side of Highway 16 at Range Road 223 burned down on Sunday after a vehicle crashed into the back of the building and severed a natural gas line.
'Devastating': Missing Surrey, B.C. teen found dead, family says

The family of a missing 18-year-old, who was last seen in Surrey over a month ago, says there has been a tragic end to the search.
Emergency crews battle large fire at Kitchener, Ont. townhouse complex

Waterloo Regional Police say Kingsway Drive will remain closed as emergency crews continue to battle a large blaze at a townhouse complex.
Bail and promises of justice: The case of Canadians Daniel Langlois and Dominique Marchand murdered in Dominica

A year has passed since Canadians Daniel Langlois and Dominique Marchand were found dead in a burned-out car in Dominica, and there has yet to be justice for the philanthropists who were beloved by many on the island.
Watch: Noisy throng of sea lions frolic near Jericho Beach

A large swarm of California sea lions have converged in the waters near Vancouver’s Jericho and Locarno beaches.
Canada Post presents union with 'framework' to reach deal as strike continues

Canada Post has presented the union representing some 55,000 striking postal workers with a framework to reach negotiated agreements, the corporation said.

World

A bus crashed near a ski resort in France killing two people and injuring at least 33

A bus crashed Sunday evening near a ski resort in southern France, killing at least two people and injuring 33 others, local authorities said.
Romanians vote in parliamentary election as turmoil in presidential race grips the nation

Romania voted in a parliamentary election between two rounds of the presidential race, with allegations of electoral violations and Russian interference.
Senegal demands answers as the West African country commemorates a French colonial massacre

West African riflemen who fought for France during World War II were likely killed by the French army on Dec. 1, 1944, after demanding unpaid wages.
He’s the first known transgender lawyer to argue before U.S. Supreme Court. For Chase Strangio, the mission ‘is not lost on me’

Chase Strangio, an attorney for the ACLU, is set to make history Wednesday as the first known transgender person to argue before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Trump taps Kash Patel for FBI director, an ally who would aid in his effort to upend law enforcement

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump says he will nominate Kash Patel to serve as FBI director, turning to a fierce ally to upend America’s premier law enforcement agency and rid the government of perceived 'conspirators.' It’s the latest bombshell Trump has thrown at the Washington establishment and a test for how far Senate Republicans will go in confirming his nominees.
Ghana activists warn an anti-gay bill threatens the young democracy's institutions

The Canadian Press travelled to Cameroon as part of an investigative series looking into a global backslide in LGBTQ2S+ rights and the consequences for Canada, including the impact this trend has on democratic institutions.

Politics

Poilievre calls for asylum seeker cap, border plan as U.S. tariff threat looms

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has demanded the federal government present a plan before Parliament to beef up border security as U.S. president-elect Donald Trump threatens to impose stiff tariffs on Canada.
PM Trudeau 'surprised' provinces unanimous on accelerated defence spending: Ford

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says his fellow provincial leaders are united in pushing for Canada to meet its NATO defence spending targets ahead of schedule, and that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was "surprised" to hear it.
'We're going to be very visible': Minister Champagne on border plan amid Trump's tariff threat

Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne says the Canadian presence at the border it shares with the U.S. will be “very visible” in response to U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s recent tariff threats.

Health

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.
A twice-yearly shot could help end AIDS. But will it get to everyone who needs it?

It’s been called the closest the world has ever come to a vaccine against the AIDS virus.
Are scented candles bad for you? What the science says

Concerns about the safety of candles are rooted in the chemical reactions that occur when you burn them, as well as in the artificial fragrances and colorants that contribute to the various scents you may love.

Sci-Tech

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.
Montreal researchers make breakthrough discovery in fighting HIV

Researchers in Montreal have made a breakthrough discovery in HIV research by finding a way to expel the virus from its hiding places and destroy it.
As Australia bans social media for children, Quebec is paying close attention

As Australia moves to ban social media for children under 16, Quebec is debating whether to follow suit.

Entertainment

'Wicked' star Marissa Bode speaks out against 'harmful' ableist comments made about her character

'Wicked' actress Marissa Bode posted a video on TikTok asking for kindness after receiving ableist comments on social media.
Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin support daughter Apple at debutante ball debut

Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin came together on Saturday to watch their daughter Apple Martin make a glam societal debut at a Parisian debutante ball.
'Moana 2' sails to a record US$221 million opening as Hollywood celebrates a moviegoing feast

'Moana 2' brought in a tidal wave of moviegoers over the Thanksgiving Day weekend, setting records with $221 million in ticket sales, according to estimates.

Business

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.
Shoppers continue indulging in Black Friday sales, but mostly online

Despite retailers offering holiday discounts earlier than usual this year, U.S. consumers did more shopping on Black Friday than the days leading up to it.
Banks head into Q4 with investors looking for better days ahead

The majority of Canada's big banks are heading into fourth-quarter earnings this week riding high as fears around mortgage defaults and a recession ease.

Lifestyle

Shopping on Shein and Temu for holiday gifts? You're not the only one.

Welcome to the new online world of impulse buying, a place of guilty pleasures where the selection is vast, every day is Cyber Monday, and an instant dopamine hit that will have faded by the time your package arrives is always just a click away.
A man hid 5 treasure chests worth more than US$2 million across the United States. Here’s how to find them

Inside the chests, searchers can look forward to hopefully locating items such as rare Pokémon cards, shipwreck bounty, sports memorabilia, gold and precious medals.
Bruce, the tiny Vancouver parrot, lands internet fame with abstract art

Mononymous painter Bruce has carved a lucrative niche on social media with his abstract artworks, crafted entirely from the colourful juices of fruits.

Sports

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.
Michigan pulls off major upset over No. 2 Ohio State 13-10 in college football

Michigan upsets No. 2 Ohio State 13-10 for the Wolverines' 4th straight win in the bitter rivalry.
John Herdman resigns as head coach of Toronto FC amid drone-spying scandal

Embroiled in the Paris Olympic drone-spying scandal that has already cost Canadian women's coach Bev Priestman her job, Herdman resigned Friday as coach of Toronto FC.

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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