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War monitor says Assad has fled Syria after rebels enter capital

The head of a Syrian opposition war monitor said early Sunday that Syria’s President Bashar Assad left the country for an undisclosed location.

Canada Post strike: Union 'extremely disappointed' in latest offer, negotiator says

A negotiator for the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) says the latest offer from Canada Post to end the ongoing strike shows the carrier is moving in the "opposite direction."

Search for UnitedHealthcare CEO's killer yields evidence, but few answers

As the search for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s killer goes on, investigators are reckoning with a tantalizing dichotomy: They have troves of evidence, but the shooter remains an enigma.

Digging themselves out: With Santa Claus parade cancelled, Londoners make best of snowy situation

Londoners continue to dig themselves out from this week’s massive snowstorm.

Trump is welcomed by Macron to Paris with presidential pomp and joined by Zelenskyy for their talks

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Donald Trump to Paris with a full dose of presidential pomp for the reopening of the Notre Dame Cathedral.

Groups launch legal challenge against Alberta's new gender-affirming treatment law

A pair of LGBTQ2S+ advocate organizations say they've followed through with their plan to challenge Alberta's three transgender bills in court, starting with one that bars doctors from providing gender-affirming treatment such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy for those under 16.

Canada's air force took video of object shot down over Yukon, updated image released

The Canadian military has released more details and an updated image of the unidentified object shot down over Canada's Yukon territory in February 2023.

U.S. announces nearly US$1 billion more in longer-term weapons support for Ukraine

The United States will provide nearly US$1 billion more in longer-term weapons support to Ukraine, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Saturday.

New plan made to refloat cargo ship stuck in St. Lawrence River for two weeks

Officials say they have come up with a new plan to refloat a large cargo ship that ran aground in the St. Lawrence River two weeks ago after previous efforts to move the vessel were unsuccessful.

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Groups launch legal challenge against Alberta's new gender-affirming treatment law

A pair of LGBTQ2S+ advocate organizations say they've followed through with their plan to challenge Alberta's three transgender bills in court, starting with one that bars doctors from providing gender-affirming treatment such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy for those under 16.
New plan made to refloat cargo ship stuck in St. Lawrence River for two weeks

Officials say they have come up with a new plan to refloat a large cargo ship that ran aground in the St. Lawrence River two weeks ago after previous efforts to move the vessel were unsuccessful.
Apiaries abuzz over ruling against widening cross-border trade in live honeybees

The dismissal of a class-action lawsuit over rules governing the cross-border live bee trade is casting a spotlight on political division within Canada's beekeeping community.
Canada's air force took video of object shot down over Yukon, updated image released

The Canadian military has released more details and an updated image of the unidentified object shot down over Canada's Yukon territory in February 2023.
'Shameful': Monument honouring fallen soldiers included names of living veterans

Veterans are asking for answers after discovering that two sculptures in Ontario honouring fallen soldiers include the names of many people who are very much alive.
Quebec City bus driver arrested for drunk-driving after collision

A Réseau de transport de la capitale (RTC) bus driver has been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol after being involved in a collision in Quebec City late Friday evening.

World

U.S. announces nearly US$1 billion more in longer-term weapons support for Ukraine

The United States will provide nearly US$1 billion more in longer-term weapons support to Ukraine, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Saturday.
War monitor says Assad has fled Syria after rebels enter capital

The head of a Syrian opposition war monitor said early Sunday that Syria’s President Bashar Assad left the country for an undisclosed location.
Trump is welcomed by Macron to Paris with presidential pomp and joined by Zelenskyy for their talks

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Donald Trump to Paris with a full dose of presidential pomp for the reopening of the Notre Dame Cathedral.
Polls close in Ghana's general election overshadowed by worst economic crisis in a generation

Voting closed Saturday evening in most polling centers throughout Ghana, bringing to an end the presidential and legislative elections.
A legacy of valor: Only 16 Pearl Harbor survivors remain. On the 83rd anniversary, they still share stories of heroism

On Saturday, thousands will gather on the shores of Pearl Harbor for the 83rd anniversary of the bombing. There are Only 16 survivors who are still alive.
Why finding the suspected CEO killer is harder than you might think

He killed a high-profile CEO on a sidewalk in America’s largest city, where thousands of surveillance cameras monitor millions of people every day.

Politics

'If it ain't broke don't fix it': U.S. ambassador warns Canada against cutting Mexico out of trilateral trade deal

Cutting Mexico out of the current North American free trade deal 'may not be the best path to take,' says U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Cohen.
NDP's Singh forces debate on $250 cheques for more Canadians; Conservatives cut it short

With the fate of the federal government's promised $250 cheques for 18.7 million workers hanging in the balance, the NDP forced a debate Friday on a motion pushing for the prime minister to expand eligibility. The conversation was cut short, though, by Conservative MPs' interventions.
Canada will appoint a new Arctic ambassador and open two new consulates in the region

Canada will appoint a new Arctic Ambassador and open two new consulates in the region to help deal with what it calls changing geopolitical dynamics in the Arctic, as part of its newly launched Arctic Foreign Policy.

Health

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.
Sask. doctor facing professional charges in circumcision case

A Saskatoon doctor has been accused of unprofessional conduct following a high-cost adult circumcision that included a request for the patient to text unsecured post-op pictures of his genitals.

Sci-Tech

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.
Handwriting may solve a 700-year-old mystery, experts believe

Crime-solving techniques applied to a medieval illuminated manuscript in Paris may have solved a centuries-old puzzle — the true identity of a leading Byzantine painter who injected humanity into the rigid sanctity of Orthodox religious art.

Entertainment

Stolen ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in 'The Wizard of Oz' are auctioned for US$28M

A pair of iconic ruby slippers that were worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” and stolen from a museum nearly two decades ago sold for a winning bid of US$28 million at auction Saturday.
How 'Mufasa' rose with Aaron Pierre and Blue Ivy's voices along with new Lin-Manuel Miranda music

Aaron Pierre talks about his leading role in 'Mufasa: The Lion King,' a new live-action film telling Mufasa's origin story and hitting theatres on Dec. 20, 2024.
Long time coming: Taylor Swift's Eras Tour arrives at final stop in Vancouver

Pop superstar Taylor Swift greeted some 55,000 eager fans in downtown Vancouver Friday with what’s become a familiar opening line.

Business

Canada Post strike: Union 'extremely disappointed' in latest offer, negotiator says

A negotiator for the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) says the latest offer from Canada Post to end the ongoing strike shows the carrier is moving in the "opposite direction."
Canada's 6.8% jobless rate boosts bets for 50-point interest rate cut

Canada had 1.5 million unemployed people in November, propelling its jobless rate to a near-eight-year high outside of the pandemic era and boosting chances of a large interest rate cut on Dec. 11.
As postal strike enters fourth week, pressure mounts for Ottawa to step in: experts

As the Canada Post strike drags into a fourth week, experts say there's growing pressure on the government to act as the business community's calls for intervention get louder.

Lifestyle

Here are some creative and cost-efficient ways to wrap gifts this holiday season

Wrapping your holiday gifts can be done uniquely and elegantly using household items without breaking the wallet, says an Ottawa expert.
Facing the holidays without family ties or the romantic partner of your dreams? Here's how to make this season fulfilling

While the holiday season is often a time rich with cheer love and family connections, it can also be a painful reminder of what once was.
Not just for your parents: Facebook's buy-and-sell platform drawing back millennials

The two-metre-tall anchor, believed to be from a century-old shipwreck, was salvaged by a fisherman in the 1980s. But last year, the 31-year-old Stapleton, who works as a navigation officer on a cargo ship, snapped it up on Facebook Marketplace.

Sports

Flick sent off for protesting penalty in Barcelona draw and Real Madrid closes on leader

Coach Hansi Flick was sent off for protesting a penalty decision and Barcelona was held at Real Betis to 2-2 in La Liga on Saturday.
Shesterkin’s deal with the Rangers said to be richest for a goalie in NHL history

Igor Shesterkin's contract extension with the New York Rangers makes him the highest-paid goaltender in NHL history, according to multiple reports.
Brazil extends Nike kit deal to 2038 and it's worth US$100M per year, AP source says

Brazil soccer extended its kit deal with Nike by 12 years to 2038 on Friday.

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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