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Published: November 29, 2025 at 9:00AM EST

Lifestyle expert Taylor Kaye shows us how she plans to gift with purpose this holiday season. To learn more, visit taylorkaye.com

Here’s what you need to know about Toronto’s ‘early flu season’ and what’s driving cases among children

Here’s what you need to know about Toronto’s ‘early flu season’ and what’s driving cases among children

Fan-favourite lion put down at Toronto Zoo after months of veterinary care

Fan-favourite lion put down at Toronto Zoo after months of veterinary care

Abbotsford floodwaters recede but more rain in store for B.C.’s Fraser Valley

Abbotsford floodwaters recede but more rain in store for B.C.’s Fraser Valley

Tens of thousands of chickens dead in Sumas Prairie floods

Tens of thousands of chickens dead in Sumas Prairie floods

Corb Lund must re-apply to launch anti-coal petition drive in Alberta

Corb Lund must re-apply to launch anti-coal petition drive in Alberta

Canada, Alberta extend child-care deal one year as parents warn uncertainty is growing

Canada, Alberta extend child-care deal one year as parents warn uncertainty is growing

Tips for being fire-safe over the holidays

Tips for being fire-safe over the holidays

Flurries expected in Ottawa for most of Saturday

Flurries expected in Ottawa for most of Saturday

French-language content law could affect Quebecers’ access to Spotify, Netflix: industry groups

French-language content law could affect Quebecers’ access to Spotify, Netflix: industry groups

What donations do charities actually want? What do they not want?

What donations do charities actually want? What do they not want?

Canadian concerns growing over whether women’s hockey team can defend Olympic title vs. US

Canadian concerns growing over whether women’s hockey team can defend Olympic title vs. US

Elections Alberta gets extra $6.7M to handle outburst of recall petitions

Elections Alberta gets extra $6.7M to handle outburst of recall petitions

CFIA updates pistachio recall to include more than 200 products nationwide

CFIA updates pistachio recall to include more than 200 products nationwide

N.S. RCMP investigating suspicious fires on Hunters Mountain

N.S. RCMP investigating suspicious fires on Hunters Mountain

City says water main break may lead to discoloured water, Main St reopened

City says water main break may lead to discoloured water, Main St reopened

‘Labour of love’: Christmas light displays light up Manitoba communities outside of Winnipeg

‘Labour of love’: Christmas light displays light up Manitoba communities outside of Winnipeg

Nearly 70 per cent of Sask. nurses report workplace violence, union says

Nearly 70 per cent of Sask. nurses report workplace violence, union says

Two men charged after armed robbery in north Regina

Two men charged after armed robbery in north Regina

Tow truck procession planned along Highway 401 for fallen operator

Tow truck procession planned along Highway 401 for fallen operator

Police seek public help locating missing Guelph man

Police seek public help locating missing Guelph man

Saskatoon firefighters rescue dog from South Saskatchewan River

Saskatoon firefighters rescue dog from South Saskatchewan River

Sask. fuel prices hit 5-year Christmas-time low

Sask. fuel prices hit 5-year Christmas-time low

Sudbury man helps save bear that was hit by vehicle

Sudbury man helps save bear that was hit by vehicle

COVID-19, flu outbreaks reported in Sudbury long-term care homes

COVID-19, flu outbreaks reported in Sudbury long-term care homes

Transport Canada investigating after Cessna crashes near Sarnia, Ont.

Transport Canada investigating after Cessna crashes near Sarnia, Ont.

Sarnia police ‘graciously accept’ suspect’s request to ‘come get him’ while executing warrant

Sarnia police ‘graciously accept’ suspect’s request to ‘come get him’ while executing warrant

Heavy weekend snow possible for Simcoe County, likely for Muskoka

Heavy weekend snow possible for Simcoe County, likely for Muskoka

Police search for missing youth who left Muskoka for GTA

Police search for missing youth who left Muskoka for GTA

Fourth suspect wanted following armed robberies arrested: Windsor police

Fourth suspect wanted following armed robberies arrested: Windsor police

City officially opens new outdoor ice rink

City officially opens new outdoor ice rink

Eby plans $150 million in loan guarantees for Cowichan land owners

Eby plans $150 million in loan guarantees for Cowichan land owners

B.C. rescuers remove rope wrapped around sea lion’s neck after weeks-long effort

B.C. rescuers remove rope wrapped around sea lion’s neck after weeks-long effort

Transport Canada investigating after Cessna crashes near Sarnia, Ont.

Transport Canada investigating after Cessna crashes near Sarnia, Ont.

Robert Rousseau, four-time Stanley Cup champ with Habs in 1960s, dead at 85

Robert Rousseau, four-time Stanley Cup champ with Habs in 1960s, dead at 85

King Charles III’s cancer treatment and his message to the public

King Charles III’s cancer treatment and his message to the public

He searched Ground Zero for his son for six months. 24 years later, 9/11 killed him too

He searched Ground Zero for his son for six months. 24 years later, 9/11 killed him too

Microsoft will ‘stand up to defend’ Canadian digital sovereignty, president says

Energy minister helped recruit former Conservative MP to Liberals: sources

Switching sides: A brief history of floor-crossing in Canada

Target wants to revive ‘Tar-zhay.’ It just debuted a preview of that in New York

Iran raises gasoline prices for the first time since deadly 2019 protests

S&P/TSX composite index down more than 130 points, U.S. stocks also fall

CFIA updates pistachio recall to include more than 200 products nationwide

Canada saw massive drop in overdose-related deaths year-over-year: Health Canada data

With a condition that makes it nearly impossible to eat, woman seeks surgery outside Canada

Amy Schumer says she and her husband have decided to end their marriage

Affable comedy acting legend Dick Van Dyke turns 100 years old

Peter Greene, a character actor known for role as the iconic villain in ‘Pulp Fiction,’ has died

Salah back in action for Liverpool after outburst

Canadian women’s hockey team regroups ahead of Rivalry Series finale

Trump honours 1980 ‘Miracle on Ice’ U.S. Olympic team with a new gold medal

After more than 40 years, a woman is reunited with her Kentucky family after allegedly being abducted by her mother

Winter driving tips from Consumer Reports’ experts

U.S. lottery jackpots used to never reach $1 billion. They’ve done it 12 times in the last 5 years

Climate & Environment

Utrecht lifts forest warning after DNA confirms wolf shot was the menace known as Bram

Conservationists connect with chimps in a Ugandan rainforest as they seek a sense of communion

A 6.9 magnitude earthquake causes tsunami waves off northeastern Japan

Before megalodon, researchers say a monstrous shark ruled ancient Australian seas

Humanoid robots take centre stage at Silicon Valley summit, but skepticism remains

These regions in Canada have the best chance of seeing the Geminids meteor shower this weekend

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I’ve been Using This Canadian Shampoo And Conditioner For Over A Month, And It’s Totally Changed My Scalp And Hair Health

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