Mounties investigate discovery of 'very small pipe bomb' in Kamloops, B.C.
Mounties are investigating and appealing for witnesses after an explosive device was discovered Wednesday on a beach in Kamloops, B.C.
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Woman, father killed on New Year's Eve were victims of intimate partner violence: Halifax police
Halifax police are investigating three deaths that are connected – two of which they say were homicides resulting from intimate partner violence – in the city on New Year’s Eve.
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Calgary army reservist and museum curator killed while ice climbing in B.C.
A Calgary army reserve officer was killed in an ice-climbing accident in eastern British Columbia over the holidays.
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Here's how immigration rules are changing in 2025
Canada's federal government is changing course on immigration with a wave of tighter caps on newcomers and new rules for permanent and non-permanent residents.
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Sask. RCMP locate missing inmate of Yorkton prison
An inmate who was wanted for being unlawfully-at-large after not returning to Whitespruce Provincial Training Centre in Yorkton has been found and arrested.
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FORECAST Weather warnings issued in 7 provinces and territories
Wintry weather conditions, including heavy snow and wind chill values around -55, prompted warnings in seven provinces and territories Thursday.
World
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DEVELOPINGDEVELOPING 'Premeditated and an evil act': FBI updates on investigation into New Orleans 'act of terrorism'
The FBI now says that the pickup truck driver responsible for a deadly rampage in New Orleans acted alone.
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An aspiring nurse, football star, single mother and father of 2 killed in New Orleans attack
Officials have not yet released the names of the 15 people killed in the New Orleans New Year's Day truck attack, but their families and friends have started sharing their stories.
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Montenegro mourns after gunman kills at least 12 people before shooting himself
Shock and dismay prevailed in Montenegro on Thursday after a gunman fatally shot 12 people, including two children, in a western town before killing himself.
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Home of former top NYPD official searched amid allegations he demanded sex for overtime pay
Law enforcement officers on Thursday searched the home of a former top New York City police official who resigned late last month after being accused of demanding sex from a subordinate in exchange for opportunities to earn extra pay.
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Israeli airstrikes kill at least 43 across Gaza, medics say
Israeli airstrikes killed at least 43 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, including 11 people in a tent encampment sheltering displaced families, medics said.
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Man in Cybertruck was shot in head before explosion outside Trump's Las Vegas hotel, sheriff says
The person inside the Tesla Cybertruck that burst into flames outside U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's Las Vegas hotel suffered a gunshot to the head before the explosion, officials said Thursday.
Politics
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Possible scenarios that could play out in Ottawa as the Liberal government teeters
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is said to be reflecting on his future over the holidays after the resignation of his top cabinet minister, Chrystia Freeland, in mid-December. The bombshell move prompted a fresh wave of calls for Trudeau to step down as Liberal leader from inside and outside the caucus.
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Canada set to preside over G7 in 2025 -- what that means and what's at stake
Canada is set to take over the presidency of the G7 in 2025, leading a forum of seven of the world's most advanced economies at a time of political instability at home and around the world.
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Canadian government watering down promise to fully scrutinize firearms before sale, group says
A leading gun-control group is accusing the Liberal government of watering down a promise to ensure firearms are properly scrutinized before entering the Canadian market.
Health
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Reported injury prompts recall of Nice Dream vibrating sex toy in Canada
Nice Dream vibrating sex toy likely turned into a nightmare for at least one person after suffering a reported injury because of using the personal adult massager, prompting a recall in Canada.
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5 things we know and still don't know about COVID, 5 years after it appeared
The virus is still with us, though humanity has built up immunity through vaccinations and infections. It's less deadly than it was in the pandemic's early days and it no longer tops the list of leading causes of death. But the virus is evolving, meaning scientists must track it closely.
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More Popsicles, please: Your tonsils can grow back
Tonsil regrowth is rare. Here's one woman's experience when she had to get her tonsils removed – again.
Sci-Tech
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'Dinosaur highway' tracks dating back 166 million years are discovered in England
A worker digging up clay in a southern England limestone quarry noticed unusual bumps that led to the discovery of a 'dinosaur highway' and nearly 200 tracks that date back 166 million years, researchers said Thursday.
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B.C. research suggests road salt linked to death and deformities in salmon
Researchers at the University of British Columbia say they've found evidence suggesting high levels of road salt in B.C. streams can cause death and deformities in young salmon.
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The artist creating mind-bending images of an alternate Hong Kong through AI
Bianca Tse is among a growing number of artists embracing AI. “It’s shortened the path between my ideas and my visions,” said the 43-year-old, sitting in front of “Breathing Room,” a photo recently showcased at the Blue Lotus Gallery in Hong Kong.
Entertainment
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Jocelyn Wildenstein, 'Catwoman' socialite known for her extreme cosmetic surgery, dies
Jocelyn Wildenstein, the Swiss-born socialite famous for the surgery-enhanced feline features that earned her nicknames in the American press like 'Catwoman,' has died.
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MrBeast and Thea Booysen are engaged
MrBeast is now a fiancé. The famed YouTuber, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, announced on Wednesday that he recently proposed to his girlfriend, Thea Booysen.
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'It Ends With Us' director Justin Baldoni sues New York Times for libel over Blake Lively story
'It Ends With Us' director Justin Baldoni sued The New York Times for libel on Tuesday over its story on allegations that he sexually harassed and sought to smear the reputation of the film's star, Blake Lively.
Business
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RDSPs a 'no-brainer' savings tool for people with disabilities, but awareness lacking
Like a Registered Retirement Savings Plan, the Registered Disability Savings Plan is a long-term savings account where contributions grow tax-free until withdrawal.
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Who are Canada's top-earning CEOs and how much do they make?
Canada's 100 highest-paid CEOs earned $13.2 million on average in 2023 from salaries, bonuses and other compensation, according to the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.
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The world’s most punctual airlines for 2024
Amid stowaway passengers, creative efforts in the field of attempted contraband smuggling, and other aviation drama this year, there is some good news. Aviation analytics firm Cirium has compiled its annual ranking of the airlines and airports with the best on-time records.
Lifestyle
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This is the newest breed in the American Kennel Club's lineup
Say hello to the latest dog in the American Kennel Club's lineup of recognized breeds. Or you might say 'hej.'
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The world’s most punctual airlines for 2024
Amid stowaway passengers, creative efforts in the field of attempted contraband smuggling, and other aviation drama this year, there is some good news. Aviation analytics firm Cirium has compiled its annual ranking of the airlines and airports with the best on-time records.
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, returns to Instagram and posts a New Year's video
Meghan Markle is starting the new year with her first Instagram account since 2020.
Sports
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Kitchener, Ont. artist designs new Raptors logo for Indigenous Heritage Game
The Toronto Raptors have unveiled a reimaged Indigenous-inspired logo, created by Kitchener, Ont. visual artist Luke Swinson.
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Polish ski jumper Andrzej Stekala says he is gay and mourns loss of partner
Polish world-class ski jumper Andrzej Stekala began the new year with a public coming out and a message mourning his partner whom he lost in November
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Rudy at the Bat: Giuliani fights to save his Yankees World Series rings from $148 million verdict
As Rudy Giuliani's life gets stripped for parts to satisfy a US$148 million defamation verdict, the former New York City mayor is fighting to keep one gleaming set of sports memorabilia in the family: Yankees World Series rings bestowed to him by the team’s late owner, George Steinbrenner.
Autos
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opinionopinion Hybrid minivan test: Edmunds compares the Kia Carnival Hybrid and Toyota Sienna
Automotive website Edmunds compares two hybrid minivans on factors including value, fuel economy and safety.
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Ford, Acura, Land Rover recall vehicles over safety risks
Certain Ford, Acura and Land Rover models have been recalled in Canada over a variety of issues that pose a risk to drivers’ safety.
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Suzuki Motor former boss who turned the minicar maker into a global player dies at 94
Osamu Suzuki, the charismatic former boss of Suzuki Motor Corp. who helped turn the Japanese mini-vehicle maker into a globally competitive company, has died, the company said Friday. He was 94.