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Most Canadians would avoid buying U.S. products post-Trump tariff: Nanos survey

A majority of Canadians would be hesitant to buy U.S. goods in response to the proposed American tariff on products from Canada, according to a new survey.

Renovations underway to return one of the last Quonset-style theatres in Canada back to former glory

Community members in the small town of Coleman, Alta. are eagerly waiting for the grand re-opening of the historic Roxy Theatre now that renovations have started.

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.

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Driver charged after passing snow plow in front of oncoming OPP vehicle

A driver was pulled over and charged after passing a snow plow in front of an oncoming OPP vehicle.
One dead in three-vehicle crash

Police are investigating a three-vehicle overnight collision in Caledon, which resulted in the death of one driver.
OPP make arrests in three impaired driving incidents in one night

Three drivers are facing multiple charges after OPP responded to three different reported impaired driving incidents in the same night in Orillia.

Calgary

Edmonton

2 arrested in connection with Friday killing of 20-year-old security guard

Two people have been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a 20-year-old security guard at a downtown apartment building on Friday.
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.
Bill fast-tracking resort development sets 'problematic' precedent, critics say

A bill giving Alberta’s government power to reclassify land in provincial parks for the development of all-season resorts has some concerned about environmental impacts and the “problematic” precedent it sets by allowing the province to bypass existing legislation.

Kelowna

Study of 2023 Okanagan wildfires recommends limiting development in high-risk areas

A study into the devastating wildfires that struck British Columbia's Okanagan region in 2023 has recommended that government and industry limit development in high-fire-risk areas.
Kelowna, B.C., to host the Memorial Cup in the spring of 2026

The Western Hockey League's Kelowna Rockets will host the Memorial Cup in the spring of 2026, the Canadian Hockey League said Wednesday.
545 vehicles impounded in 332 days: BC Highway Patrol pleads for drivers to slow down

Mounties with the BC Highway Patrol in Kelowna say they've impounded more than 545 vehicles for excessive speed and aggressive driving so far this year. That works out to more than 1.6 per day.

KITCHENER

Chicopee says ski season still a few weeks away

Even though it looks like a winter wonderland outside, skiers and snowboarders will have to wait a few more weeks to hit Kitchener’s slopes.
Police seek tips in Waterloo break-in

Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a break-and-enter at a Waterloo 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."

Lethbridge

Hurricanes rally for 4-3 victory over Tigers on Teddy Bear and Toque Toss night

It took the Lethbridge Hurricanes a period to get going Friday night, but once they did, VisitLethbridge.com Arena was raining teddy bears and toques as the Hurricanes defeated the Medicine Hat Tigers 4-3.
Lethbridge Hurricanes host Medicine Hat Tigers for annual Toque and Teddy Toss

The Toque and Teddy Toss returns to the VisitLethbridge.com Arena on Friday evening. The most popular game of the year will once again have a positive impact on the community.
Glow Lethbridge teams up with local charities to help give back

Glow Lethbridge has partnered with a number of charities this holiday season to help give back.

LONDON

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.
Want to become the next LHSC Auxiliary volunteer? Here’s how

The London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) Auxiliary is recruiting new members.
Cookie inflation: How much more is your holiday baking costing you this year?

Estimate how much more your Christmas cookies will cost to bake this year compared to the past five years using Statistics Canada's monthly average retail price data.

MONTREAL

N.L.

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.
'Kids are scared': Random attacks have residents of small-city N.L. shaken

Mount Pearl, near St. John's, has been the scene for three random attacks in November. Police have arrested and charged seven youth.
'They're sitting ducks:' More women with disabilities unhoused due to abuse, violence

New data show women with disabilities are more likely to be forced into homelessness because of violence or abuse.

NORTHERN ONTARIO

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 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.
How the combination of diapers and splash pads led to 10K illnesses

New research is raising concerns about the safety of splash pads, which can be ground zero for germs and greatly increase the risk of spreading disease.

OTTAWA

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NEW THIS MORNING How to make your home holiday-ready

It's officially the holidays and many are looking to create a festive and memorable holiday home.
Man suffers critical injuries in south Ottawa crash involving dump truck

One person suffered critical injuries after a crash in Ottawa's south end on Saturday evening.
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WINTER TRAVEL ADVISORY Winter travel advisory in effect for Ottawa

A winter travel advisory is in effect for Ottawa. It was issued by Environment Canada Saturday morning and will be in effect starting this afternoon until Sunday morning.

Regina

Regina holiday market booming as vendors encourage local shopping amid postal strike

The holidays are the busiest time of year for countless businesses, but many Regina vendors are hoping Christmas shoppers will come to them this year amid ongoing job action at Canada Post.
Freezing rain warning issued for Regina, other parts of southern Sask.

A freezing rain warning is in effect for Regina and other parts of southern Saskatchewan on Saturday, as a system moving through the province also prompted a winter storm warning further north including Saskatoon.
Sask. woman killed after vehicle crashes into bottom of embankment: RCMP

A 50-year-old woman from Hudson Bay, Sask. was killed after the vehicle she was in left the roadway on Highway 9 on Friday.

Saskatoon

Sault Ste. Marie

Winter weather travel advisory in effect for Sault, Sudbury, North Bay

Environment Canada has issued a winter weather travel advisory for Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury and North Bay.
Northern Ontario man sentenced for killing his dog

WARNING: This article contains graphic details of animal abuse which may be upsetting to some readers. A 40-year-old northern Ontario man is avoiding prison after pleading guilty to killing his dog earlier this year.
Sault College health students showcase their work

Sault College students from three different health-care programs had the opportunity to present their work to local industry leaders at the institute’s second Health Care Research Showcase.

TORONTO

Milton crash leaves 17-year-old boy dead

A 17-year-old boy has died after crashing into a hydro pole in Milton Saturday afternoon.
Three people taken to hospital after triple shooting in downtown Toronto

Toronto Police are on the scene of shooting that has sent three people to the hospital in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Striking Canada Post workers continue annual Santa letter tradition, while also helping Toronto food bank

Striking postal workers in Toronto’s west end are giving their time this holiday season to bring smiles to the faces of children in the community, while also helping their local food bank.

Man arrested after livestreaming sexual abuse of child

The Windsor Police Service say they’ve arrested a 29-year-old man after the sexual abuse of a child was livestreamed on social media.
Sparky's Toy Drive fills the tree for 3,000 Windsor-Essex youth

Christmas came early for hundreds of Windsor families who picked up holiday gifts from Sparky’s Toy Drive Saturday morning.
Three people with outstanding warrants arrested by CK police

Chatham-Kent police arrested three people with outstanding warrants on Friday.

WINNIPEG

Wintery weather warnings in effect for southern Manitoba

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued several snowfall, winter storm and freezing rain warnings for much of southern Manitoba.
Manitoba legislative building holds annual holiday open house

The provincial legislative building opened its doors to Manitobans Saturday, inviting everyone to get a glimpse of where major decisions are made.
Major Manitoba fossil milestones highlight the potential for future discoveries in the province

A trio of fossil finds through the years helped put Manitoba on the mosasaur map, and the milestone of those finds have all been marked in 2024.

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.
Lower immigration will slow economic growth, but won't cause recession: report

A new report suggests the federal government's rapidly reduced immigration targets will significantly slow economic growth, but not enough to trigger a recession.
Canada expands list of banned firearms to include hundreds of new models and variants

The Canadian government is expanding its list of banned firearms, adding hundreds of additional makes, models and their variants, effective immediately.
Poilievre calls on House to back Singh's 'wise' words in no-confidence motion

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he agrees with NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh on one thing: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberals are too weak to fight for Canadians.

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.

Climate

There's something fishy about a recent sighting of an orca in a salmon 'hat'

In 1987, a group of killer whales briefly donned salmon "hats," carrying dead fish on their heads. The trend may have returned, according to a recent photo.
What to know about Northern California's rare tsunami warning

Northern California was under a rare and brief tsunami warning alert Thursday that tested local emergency notification systems after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake shook part of the state.
Invasive species could be hiding in your Christmas decor. Here's how to stop the spread

Make sure to look through your holiday decorations, as Christmas trees, wreaths, and other natural decor can have invasive insects, eggs, and plants that pose a threat to local ecosystems and the economy.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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