Federal government posts $13B deficit in first half of the fiscal year
The Finance Department says the federal deficit was $13 billion between April and September.
That compares to an $8.2 billion deficit over the same period last year.
According to the monthly fiscal monitor released today, revenues were up $20.3 billion, or 9.6 per cent, compared with the first half of the 2023-24 fiscal year.
Program expenses excluding net actuarial losses and gains increased $21.7 billion, or 11.2 per cent, due to higher direct program spending and transfers to people and other levels of government.
Public debt charges rose by $5.2 billion, or 22.5 per cent, largely reflecting higher interest rates.
Net actuarial losses and gains decreased by $1.8 billion, or 46.8 per cent.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 29, 2024.
IN DEPTH
Jagmeet Singh pulls NDP out of deal with Trudeau Liberals, takes aim at Poilievre Conservatives
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has pulled his party out of the supply-and-confidence agreement that had been helping keep Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's minority Liberals in power.
'Not the result we wanted': Trudeau responds after surprise Conservative byelection win in Liberal stronghold
Conservative candidate Don Stewart winning the closely-watched Toronto-St. Paul's federal byelection, and delivering a stunning upset to Justin Trudeau's candidate Leslie Church in the long-time Liberal riding, has sent political shockwaves through both parties.
'We will go with the majority': Liberals slammed by opposition over proposal to delay next election
The federal Liberal government learned Friday it might have to retreat on a proposal within its electoral reform legislation to delay the next vote by one week, after all opposition parties came out to say they can't support it.
Budget 2024 prioritizes housing while taxing highest earners, deficit projected at $39.8B
In an effort to level the playing field for young people, in the 2024 federal budget, the government is targeting Canada's highest earners with new taxes in order to help offset billions in new spending to enhance the country's housing supply and social supports.
'One of the greatest': Former prime minister Brian Mulroney commemorated at state funeral
Prominent Canadians, political leaders, and family members remembered former prime minister and Progressive Conservative titan Brian Mulroney as an ambitious and compassionate nation-builder at his state funeral on Saturday.
Opinion
opinion
opinion Don Martin: Gusher of Liberal spending won't put out the fire in this dumpster
A Hail Mary rehash of the greatest hits from the Trudeau government’s three-week travelling pony-show, the 2024 federal budget takes aim at reversing the party’s popularity plunge in the under-40 set, writes political columnist Don Martin. But will it work before the next election?
opinion
opinion Don Martin: The doctor Trudeau dumped has a prescription for better health care
Political columnist Don Martin sat down with former federal health minister Jane Philpott, who's on a crusade to help fix Canada's broken health care system, and who declined to take any shots at the prime minister who dumped her from caucus.
opinion
opinion Don Martin: Trudeau's seeking shelter from the housing storm he helped create
While Justin Trudeau's recent housing announcements are generally drawing praise from experts, political columnist Don Martin argues there shouldn’t be any standing ovations for a prime minister who helped caused the problem in the first place.
opinion
opinion Don Martin: Poilievre has the field to himself as he races across the country to big crowds
It came to pass on Thursday evening that the confidentially predictable failure of the Official Opposition non-confidence motion went down with 204 Liberal, BQ and NDP nays to 116 Conservative yeas. But forcing Canada into a federal election campaign was never the point.
opinion
opinion Don Martin: How a beer break may have doomed the carbon tax hike
When the Liberal government chopped a planned beer excise tax hike to two per cent from 4.5 per cent and froze future increases until after the next election, says political columnist Don Martin, it almost guaranteed a similar carbon tax move in the offing.
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A U.S. Army veteran driving a pickup truck that bore the flag of the Islamic State group wrought carnage on New Orleans' raucous New Year's celebration, killing 15 people as he steered around a police blockade and slammed into revelers before being shot dead by police.
1 person dies when Tesla Cybertruck catches fire and explodes outside Trump's Las Vegas hotel
One person died and seven others were injured Wednesday when a Tesla Cybertruck that appeared to be carrying fireworks caught fire and exploded outside U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's Las Vegas hotel, authorities said.
'Cash poor' businesswoman is worth at least $20M, can pay off mortgage debt, B.C. court rules
A Vancouver businesswoman who claimed to be too "cash poor" to pay off a roughly $3 million mortgage debt – despite having claimed a net worth in excess of $94 million as recently as 2018 – has been ordered to pay up.
Calgary woman was planning to leave husband when he killed her and her father, brother says
The brother of Ania Kaminski, who was murdered by her husband on Dec. 29, described her as one of the most amazing human beings in the world.
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Watch The next big thing in AI in 2025, according to one tech analyst
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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.
Financial changes in Canada you should know about this year
There are a few changes in federal policies that could affect Canadians' finances in the new year.
An armed man kills at least 10 people, including 2 children, in a shooting rampage in Montenegro
At least 10 people, including two children, were killed and four others were seriously wounded on Wednesday in a shooting rampage that followed a bar brawl in a western Montenegrin city, officials said. The shooter was on the run.
Manhunt underway in Sask. after inmate escapes federal prison
Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating an inmate who escaped from the Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albert.
Canada
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'Cash poor' businesswoman is worth at least $20M, can pay off mortgage debt, B.C. court rules
A Vancouver businesswoman who claimed to be too "cash poor" to pay off a roughly $3 million mortgage debt – despite having claimed a net worth in excess of $94 million as recently as 2018 – has been ordered to pay up.
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Hardy Canadians take the plunge in icy New Year's Day tradition
Strong winds and almost freezing temperatures didn't deter hundreds of brave souls from jumping into Lake Ontario in a New Year's Day tradition.
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Manhunt underway in Sask. after inmate escapes federal prison
Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating an inmate who escaped from the Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albert.
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Gun and IEDs seized after armed robbery at Holt Renfrew in Vancouver, police say
An armed robbery at a Holt Renfrew in downtown Vancouver ended with police arresting a 66-year-old man and seizing several weapons, including a pair of improvised explosive devices, according to authorities.
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Calgary woman was planning to leave husband when he killed her and her father, brother says
The brother of Ania Kaminski, who was murdered by her husband on Dec. 29, described her as one of the most amazing human beings in the world.
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Missing hiker with arrest warrant found after friends delay police report: B.C. RCMP
Mounties in British Columbia are warning the public to be honest after a missing hiker's friends delayed reporting her disappearance to police.
World
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FBI found 150 homemade bombs at Virginia home during search in December, prosecutors say
U.S. federal agents found one of the largest stockpiles of homemade explosives they have ever seized when they arrested a Virginia man on a firearms charge last month, according to a court filing by federal prosecutors.
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An armed man kills at least 10 people, including 2 children, in a shooting rampage in Montenegro
At least 10 people, including two children, were killed and four others were seriously wounded on Wednesday in a shooting rampage that followed a bar brawl in a western Montenegrin city, officials said. The shooter was on the run.
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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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Pope calls for commitment to protect life as he doubles down on abortion in New Year's Day message
Pope Francis ushered in the New Year with a renewed appeal for the faithful to reject abortion, calling for a 'firm commitment' to protect and respect life from conception to natural death.
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New Orleans barriers to prevent vehicle attacks were in the process of being replaced
The stainless-steel columns known as bollards were in the process of being replaced and some were apparently not engaged early on New Year's Day when a motorist rammed a pickup truck through a crowd of revellers, killing 10 people.
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard gives birth to her first baby
Gypsy Rose Blanchard, who became infamous due to her role in the killing of her abusive mother, has given birth to her first child.
Politics
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With calls for Trudeau's resignation, Poilievre's Conservatives hold 26-point advantage over Liberals: Nanos
Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives are closing out 2024 hitting a new long-term high in ballot support, with a 26 point advantage over the Liberals amid calls for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to resign.
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Here are some of the new laws and rules coming into effect in Canada in 2025
From boosting child and disability benefits to increasing protections for workers, here’s a look at new measures coming into effect in 2025.
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Manitoba premier promises help for small businesses, eyes Trump fallout
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is leaving the door open to financial support for people affected by possible tariffs and other actions that may be taken by United States president-elect Donald Trump.
Health
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B.C. teen with Canada's first human case of avian flu no longer in ICU
The B.C. teenager who became infected with Canada's first human case of H5N1 avian influenza was transferred out of intensive care and taken off supplemental oxygen last month.
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A single cigarette slashes 20 minutes off your life expectancy, U.K. research suggests
If you're thinking about making a New Year's resolution to quit smoking, it might help to know that new research says it could extend your life expectancy.
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B.C. nurse suspended for improper use of Botox, college says
A nurse from B.C.'s Lower Mainland has been given a suspension and reprimand after she was found to have improperly obtained and administered Botox.
Sci-Tech
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Here's your 2025 guide to the night sky and other celestial wow moments
The new year will bring a pair of lunar eclipses, but don't expect any sun-disappearing acts like the one that mesmerized North America last spring.
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Watch The next big thing in AI in 2025, according to one tech analyst
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Scientists have identified an estimated 10% of all species on Earth. Here’s what they found in 2024
A toothy toadstool. A vegetarian piranha with a distinctive mark. And a pygmy pipehorse floating in the Indian Ocean shallows. These wild wonders were among the hundreds of previously unknown species of animals, plants and fungi that scientists named and described for the first time in 2024.
Entertainment
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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt reach divorce settlement after 8 years
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, ending one of the longest and most contentious divorces in Hollywood history but not every legal issue between the two.
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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.
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The best, worst and weirdest pop culture moments of 2024
You might not remember it all, but CNN took note of every niche pop culture oddity and TikTok fad. And no, perennial history-maker Taylor Swift didn’t even make the cut this year. Helming the highest-grossing tour ever is probably enough recognition.
Business
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opinionopinion What does a weak Canadian dollar mean for travellers?
As the Canadian dollar loses ground against major global currencies, personal finance contributor Christopher Liew explains how current exchange rates can impact your travel plans, and shares tips to help you plan smarter and protect your wallet.
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New year, new budget: A step-by-step guide on how to refresh your finances
A simple copy and paste of your 2024 budget isn't enough to help you achieve your goals and maximize your finances for the new year, experts say.
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'There's a lot of uncertainty': Some Toronto businesses anxious about Trump's tariff threat
Looking to expand into the U.S., Dani Kagan says she's concerned that incoming president Donald Trump's threat of a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods could stifle growth for local businesses.
Lifestyle
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11 architecture projects set to shape the world in 2025
From innovative timber buildings to one of Asia’s largest new airports, here are 11 projects opening in the next 12 months.
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Organist provides winning score at Moncton Wildcats hockey games
Lynden Steeves is living out a life-long dream every time he sits at his organ in front of a sold-out crowd for Moncton Wildcats hockey games.
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The ancient origins of New Year's resolutions and how the tradition has changed
The prospect of rising from the fog of holiday hustle, bustle and feasts to contemplate how to do better next year is welcomed by many, and resented by others.
Sports
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Sugar Bowl between Georgia and Notre Dame postponed after deadly truck attack
The College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl between Georgia and Notre Dame was postponed a day because of an attack near the Superdome early Wednesday, when authorities say a truck driver deliberately plowed into a New Year’s crowd and killed 15 people.
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'It's frustrating not playing': Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews to miss another game with injury
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews skated with his teammates, but will not play Thursday against the New York Islanders.
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Immanuel Quickley returns for Toronto Raptors versus Brooklyn Nets
Immanuel Quickley is finally back in the Toronto Raptors' lineup as they host the Brooklyn Nets tonight.
Autos
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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.
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More drivers opt for personalized plates in Sask. — and behind every one there's a story
You may have noticed a few more vanity plates on Saskatchewan roads in recent years, and every one of them comes with a personal story.
Local Spotlight
Organist provides winning score at Moncton Wildcats hockey games
Lynden Steeves is living out a life-long dream every time he sits at his organ in front of a sold-out crowd for Moncton Wildcats hockey games.
From a mini fridge to a toy doll, here's what has been lost on public transit in Ontario this year
Most people understand the pain that comes with leaving a phone, wallet or umbrella behind on-board public transit and the despair of whether or not it'll ever be found again. Well, outside of those commonly forgotten valuables, items like a porcelain doll, Mac DeMarco vinyl record, mini-fridge, or a toaster oven with food still inside have also been left behind on public transit this year.
Regina butcher shop celebrates 100 years as meat staple in community
For 100 years, a Regina butcher shop has been a reliable source of meat for generations of families.
Louis Riel depicted as Lego figure
A first-of-its-kind figurine is paying tribute to the founder of Manitoba.
What Canadian game show did Alex Trebek host in the 60s? The answer continues to inspire students today
For nearly 60 years, the national Reach for the Top competition has been putting the wits of Canadian students to the test. In 2024, students from about 500 schools across the country participated in the competition.
'I always loved dancing': Winnipeg dancer, 102, takes stage during Nutcracker production
An esteemed Winnipeg dancer graced the stage once again last week, more than eight decades after her debut.
Community partners in Windsor propose education campaign to veer people away from payday loans
In a move aimed at combatting the financial strain caused by payday loans, the City of Windsor is considering the launch of a comprehensive education campaign to promote alternative financial options.
Port Elgin, Ont. woman named Canada's Favourite Crossing Guard
A Port Elgin woman has been named one of three of Canada’s Favourite Crossing Guards in a recent contest.
'Something that connected us all': For 53 years, Sask. family celebrates holidays with street hockey game
For over 50 years, Stephen Lentzos and his family have celebrated Christmas Day with a street hockey game.
Vancouver
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'Cash poor' businesswoman is worth at least $20M, can pay off mortgage debt, B.C. court rules
A Vancouver businesswoman who claimed to be too "cash poor" to pay off a roughly $3 million mortgage debt – despite having claimed a net worth in excess of $94 million as recently as 2018 – has been ordered to pay up.
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B.C. teen with Canada's first human case of avian flu no longer in ICU
The B.C. teenager who became infected with Canada's first human case of H5N1 avian influenza was transferred out of intensive care and taken off supplemental oxygen last month.
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BC Ferries cancels 6 New Year's Day sailings due to 'mechanical difficulty'
For the second day in a row, BC Ferries has cancelled sailings to and from Horseshoe Bay due to a "mechanical difficulty."
Toronto
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Toronto-area hospitals welcome first babies of 2025
One of the first babies born in 2025 was delivered just four seconds after midnight at Mississauga Hospital.
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DEVELOPING
DEVELOPING Islamic State-inspired driver expressed desire to kill before deadly New Orleans rampage, Biden says
A U.S. Army veteran driving a pickup truck that bore the flag of the Islamic State group wrought carnage on New Orleans' raucous New Year's celebration, killing 15 people as he steered around a police blockade and slammed into revelers before being shot dead by police.
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Hardy Canadians take the plunge in icy New Year's Day tradition
Strong winds and almost freezing temperatures didn't deter hundreds of brave souls from jumping into Lake Ontario in a New Year's Day tradition.
Calgary
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Calgary woman was planning to leave husband when he killed her and her father, brother says
The brother of Ania Kaminski, who was murdered by her husband on Dec. 29, described her as one of the most amazing human beings in the world.
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2 charged with first-degree murder in Lethbridge motel death
Lethbridge Police have charged two people with first-degree murder, after a body was found in a southside motel room last weekend.
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First Alberta baby of 2025 born 2 minutes into new year
Alberta's first baby of 2025 was born in Calgary two minutes into the new year, according to Health Minister Adriana LaGrange.
Ottawa
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11 things that will cost you more in Ottawa in 2025
Ottawa residents will be paying more to board the bus and the O-Train, park on city streets, use City of Ottawa service and turn on the lights in 2025. CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at 11 things that will cost you more in 2025.
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Meet Ottawa's first baby of 2025
The Ottawa Hospital says a baby boy named Oliver was born at the Civic Campus at 12:19 a.m. Wednesday, weighing 7 pounds and 14 ounces.
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OPP investigating fatal crash on New Year's Day near Smiths Falls, Ont.
A 31-year-old man from Jasper, Ont. is dead following a single-vehicle crash south of Smiths Falls on New Year's Day.
Montreal
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Here are the changes coming to Quebec in 2025
With the new year just days away, here is a look at the changes that are in store for Quebecers in 2025.
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Quebec City boy born exactly at midnight Jan. 1
Quebec City's first baby of the year 2025 was born at exactly midnight on Wednesday, announced the CHU de Québec-Université Laval.
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Police investigate suspicious death after body found in Chicoutimi
Saguenay police have launched an investigation into a suspicious death after the body of a man in his thirties was discovered on Wednesday morning in Chicoutimi.
Edmonton
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'Noon Year' mocktail party serves as non-alcoholic way to ring in 2025
Sober Edmontonians rung in the new year Wednesday with a "Noon Year" celebration at a mocktail bar.
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'You feel pretty badass': 3 fitness trends to make good on your 2025 fitness goals
If you're looking to bring the spark back into your active life, here are some of last year's popular workouts and why you may want to add them to this year's routine.
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New year brings new Alberta taxes, electricity 'rate of last resort'
Alberta’s electricity “rate of last resort” starts Wednesday, replacing the province’s previous default rate for consumers who don't have a contract.
Atlantic
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Police investigate suspicious deaths in Halifax
Police are investigating a pair of suspicious deaths that took place on New Year’s Eve in Halifax.
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Funny Farm in Amherst, N.S., offers a unique home for pets and a unique experience for visitors
Rick & Joy’s Funny Farm in Amherst, N.S., shares the joy of animals with the community around them.
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Here's your 2025 guide to the night sky and other celestial wow moments
The new year will bring a pair of lunar eclipses, but don't expect any sun-disappearing acts like the one that mesmerized North America last spring.
Winnipeg
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Maternity unit closure averted at Brandon hospital
A 24-hour disruption in maternity services at Brandon Regional Health Centre has been averted after the hospital managed to secure medical provider coverage.
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Winnipeg, Brandon welcome first babies of 2025
On Wednesday, just two minutes after the clock struck midnight, Winnipeg welcomed its first bundle of joy of the new year.
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Winnipeg crews fight flames in two structure fires
As Winnipeg entered a new year, emergency crews were called to the scene of two fires late Tuesday evening and early Wednesday morning.
Regina
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New Year's Day Levee returns to Government House
Government House of Saskatchewan opened its doors to the public once again for the annual New Year's Day Levee on Wednesday.
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Here are the top feel-good stories of Sask. in 2024
Unpleasant headlines often dominate the news and 2024 was no exception. Despite the darkness, some stories always emerge to attempt to show humanity at its brightest.
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Regina welcomes first baby of 2025
Regina’s first baby of 2025 is a girl.
Kitchener
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Heavy snow and snow squall warnings for parts of southwestern Ontario
After a weekend of mild and wet weather, winter is making its return to southwestern Ontario, with Environment Canada issuing heavy snow and snow squall warnings for Waterloo Region, Stratford, Wellington County and Brant County.
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What’s open and what’s closed over the holidays
A detailed guide to what’s open and closed between Dec. 24 and New Year's Day.
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Two suffering serious injuries following assault in Cambridge
Officers responded to the area of Water Street North and Dickson Street around 2 a.m. Sunday after a 24-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman were assaulted.
Saskatoon
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Saskatoon mayor optimistic about what's to come, despite challenges
As Saskatoon welcomes 2025, Mayor Cynthia Block begins the year with optimism, reflecting on 2024's accomplishments.
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Sask. women between 47 and 49 now eligible for breast cancer screening
More Saskatchewan women are now able to access breast cancer screening as the province takes a phased approach to lower age eligibility.
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Here are the top feel-good stories of Sask. in 2024
Unpleasant headlines often dominate the news and 2024 was no exception. Despite the darkness, some stories always emerge to attempt to show humanity at its brightest.
Northern Ontario
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DEVELOPING
DEVELOPING Islamic State-inspired driver expressed desire to kill before deadly New Orleans rampage, Biden says
A U.S. Army veteran driving a pickup truck that bore the flag of the Islamic State group wrought carnage on New Orleans' raucous New Year's celebration, killing 15 people as he steered around a police blockade and slammed into revelers before being shot dead by police.
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Charges after transport driver in northern Ont. fixed window with duct tape
A transport truck driver has been charged after a motorist alerted police about a commercial motor vehicle that had duct tape covering the driver's side window.
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One arrested following terrifying road rage incident on Hwy. 11 in northern Ont.
Ontario Provincial Police are asking for the public's help in investigating a road rage incident Monday on Highway 11 near Temiskaming Shores.
London
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32-year-old Central Huron resident dies in crash
OPP say a 32-year-old Central Huron resident has died after a two-vehicle collision in the Municipality of Huron East.
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'Lock windows and doors': overnight shelter in place warning lifted by OPP in West Lorne
A man is in custody, and there is a no longer a “threat to public safety” for residents in West Lorne, Ont. according to provincial police.
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First baby of 2025 revealed by London Health Sciences Centre
London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) announced the first baby of the New Year was born at 12:05 a.m. on Wednesday.
Barrie
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Motorists passing collision charged with distracted driving
Several motorists face charges after a pickup truck rolled into a ditch in Collingwood on Tuesday, including two drivers who weren’t involved in the crash.
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Here's what OPP wants you to know about a new scam targeting drivers
Provincial police say there is a growing trend of fraudsters attempting to cash in on municipalities using automated photo radar programs to scam drivers through text messages.
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Midland man accused of attempted murder, fleeing R.I.D.E. program denied bail
A 25-year-old Midland man accused of attempted murder related to an alleged hit-and-run over the summer is back behind bars after being arrested over the holidays while out on bail.
Windsor
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WRH announces 'out of this world' arrival as 2025 New Year’s baby
Windsor Regional Hospital announced the first baby of 2025 arrived just over an hour past midnight.
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Recognize her? Woman wanted for alleged retail and grocery thefts
Windsor police officers are asking for the public’s identifying a suspect wanted after thefts from a retail store and grocery store.
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What’s open/closed on New Year’s Day 2025 in Windsor-Essex
As residents and businesses welcome a new year, here’s a look at what’s open and closed in Windsor-Essex on Jan.1, 2025.
Vancouver Island
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B.C. teen with Canada's first human case of avian flu no longer in ICU
The B.C. teenager who became infected with Canada's first human case of H5N1 avian influenza was transferred out of intensive care and taken off supplemental oxygen last month.
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BC Ferries cancels 6 New Year's Day sailings due to 'mechanical difficulty'
For the second day in a row, BC Ferries has cancelled sailings to and from Horseshoe Bay due to a "mechanical difficulty."
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Kamloops couple delivers B.C.'s first baby of 2025
B.C.'s first baby of 2025 was born just after midnight at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops.
Kelowna
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Kamloops couple delivers B.C.'s first baby of 2025
B.C.'s first baby of 2025 was born just after midnight at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops.
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B.C. team building 100 beaver 'starter homes' in the name of wetland preservation
More than 70 manmade beaver dams have been installed in Interior waterways since the B.C. Wildlife Federation project launched last year with the goal of building 100 dams by the end of 2025.
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B.C. man charged with drug trafficking and weapons offences after CBSA investigation
A resident of B.C.'s Interior has been charged with weapon and drug trafficking offences after an investigation launched by border agents at Vancouver International Airport earlier this year.
Lethbridge
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2 charged with first-degree murder in Lethbridge motel death
Lethbridge Police have charged two people with first-degree murder, after a body was found in a southside motel room last weekend.
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University of Calgary Dinos win University Challenge Cup ringette championship in Lethbridge
Eleven ringette teams from across Canada were battling it out all week in Lethbridge for the University Challenge Cup, leading to Tuesday’s final between the University of Calgary Dinos and the University of Ottaawa Gee-Gees.
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Lethbridge police warn about increase of online scammers
The Lethbridge police is asking residents to safeguard their bank accounts following an increase in reports of suspicious transactions involving compromised accounts.
Sault Ste. Marie
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One charged with impaired driving of a snow machine
An impaired snow machine driver without a helmet crashed into a snowbank last week, police in northwestern Ontario say.
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Snow squall warning issued in the Sault, up to 40 cm of snow forecast
Environment Canada has issued a snow squall warning for Sault Ste. Marie and St. Joseph Island, in effect today through Thursday.
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Impaired drivers end up in the ditch on Manitoulin Island
Two recent impaired driving cases on Manitoulin Island left two drivers in the ditch, both facing multiple charges.
N.L.
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Labradorians pay thousands to fly to Newfoundland. Could a Quebec energy deal help?
An airport executive in Labrador hopes a new energy deal with Quebec could help attract a competing airline company to the northern region, where flights costs have climbed at more than three times the national rate.
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Icebreaker on hand in Labrador to guide season's last freight arrivals by ferry
A Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker is in central Labrador until Saturday to guide the Kamutik W ferry on its last freight deliveries of the season.
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Whooping cough in Canada: Outbreaks or case increases reported in these provinces
Canadian health officials say they're seeing spikes in whooping cough cases in parts of the country as the U.S. deals with case numbers not seen in more than a decade.
