Man dies after falling into sink hole at Fernie Alpine Resort
An investigation is underway by Elk Valley RCMP after a man died Wednesday after falling into a sink hole at Fernie Alpine Resort.
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'Everything is gone': Sask. business owner loses Los Angeles home to wildfires
A Saskatchewan business owner lost her Los Angeles home as wildfires ravage parts of the city.
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'Just so surreal': Winnipeg firefighter joins wildfire battle while vacationing in L.A.
A Winnipeg firefighter with over two decades of experience found himself joining the fight against one of the most destructive fires in Los Angeles history.
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27 years after Quebec ice storm, Montrealers find themselves in L.A. wildfire's smoke
Montrealers, accustomed to ice storms, snow and cold, found themselves in Los Angeles this week as major wildfires raged throughout the region.
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School software hack hits school boards across six Canadian provinces
School boards across Canada are grappling with the fallout from a significant cyberattack on PowerSchool, a widely used administration software platform.
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'It's pretty scary': Toronto police investigating third tow truck-related shooting this week
Toronto police say they are investigating another tow truck-related shooting in Scarborough, the third such incident in just over 24 hours.
World
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'Devastating beyond words': Paris Hilton shows remnants of home destroyed by L.A. fire
Socialite Paris Hilton shared a video showing her ravaged house, destroyed by the L.A. wildfires., 'I’m standing here in what used to be our home, and the heartbreak is truly indescribable,' Hilton wrote on Instagram.
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What caused the deadly California wildfires?
Investigators are considering an array of possible ignition sources for the huge fires that have killed at least 10 people and destroyed thousands of homes and businesses in the Los Angeles area.
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Trump gets no-penalty sentence in his hush money case, while calling it 'despicable'
U.S. president-elect Donald Trump was sentenced Friday in his hush money case, but the judge declined to impose any punishment, an outcome that cements his conviction while freeing him to return to the White House unencumbered by the threat of a jail term or a fine.
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Biden levies new sanctions against Russian energy sector, but it's up to Trump whether to keep them
President Joe Biden's administration announced Friday that it's expanding sanctions against Russia's critically important energy sector, unveiling a new effort to inflict pain on Moscow for its grinding war in Ukraine.
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'Pizzagate' gunman killed by police in North Carolina after traffic stop, authorities say
A man who fired a gun inside a restaurant in the nation's capital after a fake online conspiracy theory called 'Pizzagate' motivated him to do so nearly a decade ago was shot and killed by North Carolina police during a weekend traffic stop.
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3.7-magnitude hits west of San Francisco
An earthquake registering a magnitude of 3.7 shook part of the San Francisco Bay Area and people reported feeling a quick jolt. There were no immediate reports of injuries or major property damage.
Politics
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Liberal leadership: Melanie Joly, Brian Gallant will not run, both focused on other matters
Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly will not run for Liberal leadership. Up to now, Joly was widely considered a potential successor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Former premier of New Brunswick Bran Gallant also confirmed to CTV News that he will not be in the running for Liberal leader.
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NEW Liberal leadership candidates will need to pay a $350K entrance fee
The Liberal Party of Canada have announced leadership race rules late Thursday, including a significant increase in entrance fees and a requirement for voters to be Canadian citizens.
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Poilievre says the next Canadian election will be about the carbon price
Pierre Poilievre returned to Ottawa on Thursday after the holidays with a familiar demand for Justin Trudeau: call a carbon-tax election.
Health
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Provincial health plans to cover primary care by nurse practitioners, midwives in 2026
Provincial and territorial health plans will cover primary care provided by nurse practitioners, pharmacists and midwives starting next year, federal health minister Mark Holland announced on Friday.
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Wildfires are a threat to mental health that can linger even years later
Uncertainty about losing a home or a neighbourhood is one factor, studies have showed, that can contribute to an increase in mental health problems among people who experience wildfires.
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B.C. teen with avian flu discharged after weeks in hospital
BC Children’s Hospital says a 13-year-old girl with avian flu was discharged Tuesday after weeks in hospital.
Sci-Tech
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They built careers on TikTok. Now they’re bracing for a possible ban
On Friday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on TikTok’s legal challenge to the law, which the company claims violates its First Amendment rights and those of its 170 million American users
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'Really unique': Ice core drilled by U of M scientist could unlock climate history
A Manitoba researcher was part of a historic research team that uncovered the oldest ice core ever retrieved.
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School software hack hits school boards across six Canadian provinces
School boards across Canada are grappling with the fallout from a significant cyberattack on PowerSchool, a widely used administration software platform.
Entertainment
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Mel Gibson latest celebrity to share loss of home due to wildfires
Mel Gibson's home in Malibu was destroyed by the Los Angeles wildfires while he was away recording a podcast with Joe Rogan in Austin, Texas, Gibson has revealed.
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BTS member J-Hope announces first solo tour after completing military service
Smooth like butter, like a superstar about to hit the road. BTS member J-Hope will embark on his first solo tour next month.
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Judge extends Megan Thee Stallion's protection order against rapper Tory Lanez until 2030
Megan Thee Stallion has been granted a restraining order from imprisoned rapper Tory Lanez until early 2030.
Business
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U.S. sues Airbnb after host rejected rental to mother with children
Airbnb was sued by the U.S. government on Friday over a host's refusal to rent an apartment to a mother with three school-age children.
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Here's how homeowners can protect themselves from contractor fraud
Building or renovating a home can be one of the biggest expenses of one's life. It's costly, and potentially even more expensive if something goes wrong. Between 2022-24, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) received hundreds of complaints about general contractors in Canada.
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U.S. Supreme Court skeptical toward TikTok arguments against looming ban
U.S. Supreme Court justices indicated skepticism on Friday toward a challenge by TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance to a law that would force a sale or ban the widely used short-video app by Jan. 19 in the United States in a case that pits free speech rights against American national security concerns.
Lifestyle
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Canadian travellers now require an ETA to enter U.K. Here's what to know
Starting Jan. 8, Canadians visiting the U.K. for short trips will need to secure an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before boarding their flight, according to regulations set out by the U.K. government.
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'One-of-a-kind' fire-breathing dragon sculpture takes over Winnipeg yard
A Winnipeg sculptor’s latest creation could also double as a house guard.
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Court annuls marriage because bride thought it was just an Instagram stunt
An Australian judge has annulled the marriage of a Melbourne couple after the bride told the court that she took part in the wedding ceremony believing it was a social media 'prank.'
Sports
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Oilers forward Evander Kane undergoes knee surgery
Edmonton Oilers power forward Evander Kane remains intent on returning to NHL action this season. He’s just not sure exactly when that will be.
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NBA postpones game between Lakers and Hornets due to wildfires in Los Angeles area
The NBA postponed the Los Angeles Lakers’ home game against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday with several massive wildfires burning across the greater Los Angeles area.
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'Hot embers were raining down': U.S. swimmer Gary Hall Jr. says he lost 10 Olympic medals in Palisades wildfire
Former U.S. Olympian Gary Hall Jr. won 10 Olympic medals and six world championship medals in his swimming career. He believes he's lost them all in the Palisades wildfire, he told CNN’s Erin Burnett.
Autos
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From AI assistants to holographic displays, automakers showcase in-cabin experiences at CES
Automakers pulled out all the stops to showcase their latest advances for in-vehicle experiences at CES, the Consumer Technology Association’s annual trade show of all things tech, in Las Vegas this week.
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U.S. probing about 2.6 million Tesla vehicles over 'Actually Smart Summon' feature
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday it has opened a probe into 2.6 million Tesla vehicles in the United States over reports of crashes involving a feature that allows users to move their cars remotely.
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Waterloo Regional Police Service helps recover 20 stolen vehicles in Hamilton, Ont.
Waterloo Regional Police Services helped recover 20 stolen vehicles in Hamilton, Ont.