Canada

The Ontario government is set to hold an emergency session today to introduce legislation aimed at preventing a strike at one of the province's major power utilities.

Strangers write thousands of cards to homeless men and women in North America to show them that they will not be forgotten this holiday season. 2

Quebec's premier is quick to reject "dirty" oil from Western Canada in favour of hydro power, but new data indicate the province's citizens are buying record amounts of gasoline and increasingly purchasing trucks and bigger homes.

The Ontario government is slashing millions of dollars in funding for programs that are aimed at providing students with extra skills and support, leaving school boards to figure out how students will be affected. 1

A rally in support of Alberta's oil industry drew hundreds of supporters who cheered as speakers delivered a message that the rest of Canada needs to be thankful for the prosperity the province provides.

An Ottawa family that has for years built an outdoor hockey rink on its front lawn for the neighbourhood children to enjoy is being forced to take it down after a neighbour complained, calling it an eyesore and alleging that it violates city bylaws. 1

At least one person was killed in a two-vehicle collision on Highway 104 in Pictou County, N.S.

A heartwarming video of a daughter signing lyrics for her deaf dad at a rock concert in Edmonton has been viewed more than eight million times. 3

Canada's national forecaster has issued special weather statements for all four Atlantic provinces, which are expecting some wintry weather on Monday and into Tuesday.

China has now granted Canada access to both of its recently arrested citizens -- a move one former Canadian consular official sees as an encouraging sign. 24

Winnipeg police are investigating a suspicious death involving a body found in an apartment building. The investigation appears to be focusing on the building’s garbage chute. 1

Originally starting in France, yellow vest protests have spread across Canada with many being held across the country criticizing the federal government over taxes, immigration and other issues. 3

There were two winning tickets for the $16-million jackpot in Saturday night's Lotto 649 draw. 1