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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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Pickering pausing in-person meeting due to alt-right threats, mayor says
Pickering Mayor Kevin Ashe says the city is pausing all in-person meetings, moving them to a virtual format, for the time being due to “alt-right” threats.
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Athabasca 'chop shop' bust yields millions in stolen vehicles, heavy equipment: RCMP
RCMP have made what they call a "major recovery" of stolen property in Athabasca.
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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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Court backlogs an ongoing battle for Maritime justice systems
Court backlogs are an ongoing problem for Nova Scotia and New Brunswick justice systems.
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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.
World
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2 dead, 18 injured in small plane crash in Southern California
Two people were killed and 18 injured when a small plane crashed through the rooftop of a commercial building in Southern California on Thursday, police said.
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'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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South Korean investigators attempt to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol
South Korean investigators on Friday attempted to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived martial law decree last month, as hundreds of his supporters gathered near his residence in Seoul, vowing to protect him.
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Police officer arrested after allegedly releasing prisoners to celebrate New Year's Eve in Zambia
A police officer in Zambia has been arrested for allegedly releasing over a dozen prisoners so they could celebrate New Year’s Eve.
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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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Dutch online archive identifies suspected Second World War Nazi collaborators
A Dutch project called 'War in Court' digitally released a list of names of nearly half a million suspected wartime Nazi collaborators on Thursday after the expiry of a law that had restricted public access to the archive.
Lifestyle
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Trying for a 'Dry January'? This tool from B.C. researchers may help
As many pledge to undertake a "Dry January" as a booze-free antidote to the excesses of the holidays, B.C. researchers have launched an online tool they say measures the costs of alcohol consumption and the benefits of cutting back.
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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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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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Bryce James, son of NBA superstar LeBron James, commits to Arizona
Bryce James, the younger son of basketball legend LeBron James, has committed to the University of Arizona as a member of the Wildcats' 2025 class.
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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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Jets start extended homestand against Ducks, Hellebuyck trying to hit career milestone
The Jets are kicking off an eight-game homestand Thursday with the Anaheim Ducks in town.
Business
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ByWard Market restaurant closes after more than 35 years
Blue Cactus has closed its doors in Ottawa's ByWard Market after serving customers for more than 35 years. A sign on the restaurant's door at 2 ByWard Market Square says Blue Cactus will be "closing its doors effective immediately."
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Chip Wilson's mansion once again tops the list of B.C.'s most expensive homes
Lululemon founder Chip Wilson's waterfront mansion remains the most expensive residential property in B.C., according to the British Columbia Assessment Authority.
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Toys "R" Us Canada closing 5 stores, expand HMV and add play spaces to some shops
Toys 'R' Us Canada says it is closing five Ontario stores and revamping several others as it works to 'optimize' its business.
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.
Entertainment
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Andrew Garfield says he hasn't signed on for 'Spider-Man 4,' despite previously lying about cameo in third movie
Andrew Garfield recently clarified some ongoing speculation that he’s signed on for the fourth installment of Marvel’s Tom Holland-led “Spider-Man” franchise, telling GQ U.K. in an interview published Thursday that it’s simply not true.
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Wayne Osmond, singer and guitarist for The Osmonds, is dead at 73
Wayne Osmond, a singer, guitarist and founding member of the million-selling family act The Osmonds, who were known for such 1970s teen hits as 'One Bad Apple,' 'Yo-Yo' and 'Down By the Lazy River,' has died. He was 73.
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, gets debut date for her new lifestyle series
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is returning to the small screen. Netflix has announced the debut date for “With Love, Meghan,” a lifestyle series produced by Meghan.
Health
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When you should see a doctor and other health advice, according to a nurse
As many begin the new year with health resolutions, here's one nurse's advice on when to see the doctor, get tests and seek preventative care.
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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.
Politics
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Former Liberal cabinet minister Marco Mendicino won't seek re-election
Marco Mendicino, a prominent Toronto member of Parliament and former minister of public safety and immigration, won't run in the next federal election, CTV News has learned.
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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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China slams Canada human-rights criticism as 'hypocritical farce of double standards'
China is accusing Canada of hypocrisy for criticizing Beijing's human-rights record, pointing to issues faced by Indigenous Peoples.
Sci-Tech
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Apple to pay US$95M to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of snoopy eavesdropping
Apple has agreed to pay US$95 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the privacy-minded company of deploying its virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop on people using its iPhone and other trendy devices.
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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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How to watch the Quadrantids, one of the strongest meteor showers of the year
The new year kicks off with the peak of the Quadrantids, one of the strongest meteor showers of the year, according to NASA.