A blast at a Turkish armaments factory kills at least 12 people

U.S. president-elect's son shares post on X of Donald Trump buying Canada on Amazon

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump and those in his corner continue to send out strong messages about Canada.

Economists say more room to fall as Canadian dollar continues downward trend

Experts say the next few months are going to be rough for the Canadian dollar as it appears set to continue its downward trend.

Quebec fugitive killed in Mexican resort town, RCMP say

RCMP are confirming that a fugitive, Mathieu Belanger, wanted by Quebec provincial police has died in Mexico, in what local media are calling a murder.

Revised airline compensation rules will do little to change status quo: experts

Proposed changes to Canada's passenger rights charter will perpetuate loopholes that allow airlines to forego compensating travellers whose flights are disrupted, say airline experts.

5 rescued after avalanche triggered north of Whistler, B.C. RCMP say

Emergency crews and heli-skiing staff helped rescue five people who were caught up in a backcountry avalanche north of Whistler, B.C., on Monday morning.

Parties agree on the need to act on online harms, but time is running out for new law

Justice Minister Arif Virani is unapologetic about the money it would take to set up new regulators to tackle online harms under his proposed legislation.

American imprisoned in Russia sentenced to new 15-year jail term for espionage

A Russian-born U.S. citizen already imprisoned in Russia on a bribery conviction has been handed a second 15-year jail term for espionage, Russian news agencies reported Tuesday.

Bill Clinton hospitalized with a fever but in good spirits, spokesperson says

Former U.S. president Bill Clinton was admitted Monday to Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington after developing a fever.

Trump again calls to buy Greenland after eyeing Canada and the Panama Canal

First it was Canada, then the Panama Canal. Now, Donald Trump again wants Greenland. The president-elect is renewing unsuccessful calls he made during his first term for the U.S. to buy Greenland from Denmark, adding to the list of allied countries with which he's picking fights even before taking office.

Politics

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  Revised airline compensation rules will do little to change status quo: experts

  Proposed changes to Canada's passenger rights charter will perpetuate loopholes that allow airlines to forego compensating travellers whose flights are disrupted, say airline experts.

• Parties agree on the need to act on online harms, but time is running out for new law

  Justice Minister Arif Virani is unapologetic about the money it would take to set up new regulators to tackle online harms under his proposed legislation.

• Green Party's Elizabeth May reflects on unprecedented week in Canadian politics

  Elizabeth May says in all her years on Parliament Hill she has never seen anything like the last week in Canadian politics.

Health

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  Oysters distributed in B.C., Alberta, Ontario recalled for norovirus contamination

  The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall due to possible norovirus contamination of certain oysters distributed in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario.

• Back on air: John Vennavally-Rao on reclaiming his career while living with cancer

  'In February, there was a time when I thought my career as a TV reporter was over,' CTV News reporter and anchor John Vennavally-Rao writes.

• B.C. mayor gets calls from across Canada about 'crazy' plan to recruit doctors

  A British Columbia community's "out-of-the-box" plan to ease its family doctor shortage by hiring physicians as city employees is sparking interest from across Canada, says Colwood Mayor Doug Kobayashi.

Sci-Tech

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  Young mammoth remains found nearly intact in Siberian permafrost

  Researchers in Siberia are conducting tests on a juvenile mammoth whose remarkably well-preserved remains were discovered in thawing permafrost after more than 50,000 years.

• Multiple OnlyFans accounts featured suspected child sex abuse, investigator reports

  An experienced child exploitation investigator told Reuters he reported 26 accounts on the popular adults-only website OnlyFans to authorities, saying they appeared to contain sexual content featuring underage teen girls.

• Dutch discover rare 500-year old wooden shoe

  The Dutch are known worldwide for their wooden shoes, but the recent rare discovery of a 500-year-old one in the city of Alkmaar has shown just how widespread their use once was.

Entertainment

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  Prosecutors withdraw appeal of dismissed case against Alec Baldwin in fatal movie set shooting

  New Mexico prosecutors won’t pursue an appeal of a court’s decision to dismiss an involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting on a cinematographer on the set of a Western movie.

• Blake Lively gets support from 'It Ends With Us' author and 'Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants' co-stars

  Blake Lively is getting some high-profile support in the midst of allegations she's made against her 'It Ends With Us' director and co-star, Justin Baldoni.

• An improvised line in 'Elf' almost got cut, and now it's gone viral

  Thanks to meme culture, a whole new generation is enjoying the beloved 2003 holiday movie, “Elf.”

Business

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  Canada regulator sues Rogers for alleged misleading claims about data offering

  Canada's antitrust regulator said on Monday it was suing Rogers Communications Inc, for allegedly misleading consumers about offering unlimited data under some phone plans.

• Economists say more room to fall as Canadian dollar continues downward trend

  Experts say the next few months are going to be rough for the Canadian dollar as it appears set to continue its downward trend.

• Revised airline compensation rules will do little to change status quo: experts

  Proposed changes to Canada's passenger rights charter will perpetuate loopholes that allow airlines to forego compensating travellers whose flights are disrupted, say airline experts.

Lifestyle

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  A pilot raced through the airport to surprise an old friend: the woman who saved his life

  When Allie Reimold boarded Flight 2223 in Houston a week ago, she didn’t expect to see him. It had been four years since they’d last visited in person. And eight years, almost exactly, since the budding scientist – on the darkest day of the year – had given the commercial airline pilot a gift that would link the two for life.

• Festivus, the 'Seinfeld' holiday focused on airing grievances, is for everyone

  December 23 is Festivus, a day reserved in history for all who feel that the normal holiday traditions don’t quite fit the bill.

• The rent-a-friend industry is booming among Canada's Chinese diaspora

  Dozens of people are offering rent-a-friend services on Xiaohongshu, a social media platform also known as Little Red Book or China's Instagram, in cities including Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto.

Sports

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  Roughriders acquire quarterback Maier's rights from Stampeders for '25 draft pick

  The Saskatchewan Roughriders acquired the rights to veteran quarterback Jake Maier from the Calgary Stampeders on Monday for a 2025 eighth-round draft pick.

• 91-year-old harness driver victorious at The Raceway in London, Ont.

  A 91-year-old harness driver raced his way to victory on Friday night with his horse, Willy Strike.

• Tiger Woods' son, Charlie, sinks hole-in-one at PNC Championship

  Tiger Woods isn't the only member of his family that can produce big moments. His 15-year-old son Charlie made his first ace Sunday in the PNC Championship.

Autos

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  Nissan and Honda to attempt a merger that would create the world's No. 3 automaker

  Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan have announced plans to work toward a merger that would form the world's third-largest automaker by sales, as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels.

• Ford Motor donates US$1 million and fleet of vehicles to Trump's inauguration

  Ford Motor Co F.N is donating US$1 million and a fleet of vehicles to U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's January inauguration, a company spokesperson said on Monday.

• More than 7,000 Jeep vehicles recalled due to rearview camera display issue

  A software issue potentially affecting the rearview camera display in select Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Cherokee models has prompted a recall of more than 7,000 vehicles.

No need to dream, White Christmas all but assured in the Maritimes

An early nor'easter followed by a low-pressure system moving into the region all but ensure a Maritime White Christmas

'I'm still thinking pinch me': lost puppy reunited with family after five years

After almost five years of searching and never giving up hope, the Tuffin family received the best Christmas gift they could have hoped for: being reunited with their long-lost puppy.

Big splash: Halifax mermaid waves goodbye after 16 years

Halifax's Raina the Mermaid is closing her business after 16 years in the Maritimes.

Willistead Manor celebrates the Christmas season in style, with only two weekends left to visit

From the Great Hall to the staircase and landings, to the conservatory – hundreds of people have toured the Willistead Manor this December.

Music maker, 88, creates unique horn section, with moose antler bass guitar and cello

Eighty-eight-year-old Lorne Collie has been making musical instruments for more than three decades, creations that dazzle for their unique materials as much as their sound.

Promise of high-level hockey comes at a cost for prep school players at Circle K Classic

Calgary is set to host the Circle K Classic, welcoming some high-end talent and pricey prep schools for the annual U18 AAA hockey tournament.

School custodian stages surprise for Kitchener, Ont. students ahead of holiday break

He’s no Elf on the Shelf, but maybe closer to Ward of the Board.

'Theodore Too' refloated after partial sinking in St. Catharines

The life-size replica of Theodore Tugboat, Theodore TOO, is upright again after suffering a partial sinking Tuesday.

Appeal dismissed in Sask. 'thumbs up' emoji case

An appeal to a legal case that made international headlines has been dismissed by Saskatchewan's highest court.

Vancouver

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  5 rescued after avalanche triggered north of Whistler, B.C. RCMP say

  Emergency crews and heli-skiing staff helped rescue five people who were caught up in a backcountry avalanche north of Whistler, B.C., on Monday morning.

• B.C. woman sentenced for impaired driving crash that killed retired Mountie

  A Vancouver Island woman who was high on drugs when she crashed a car into a pickup truck, killing a retired Mountie and injuring his two passengers, "did not realize what was happening and took no steps to avoid the accident" a B.C. Supreme Court judge found.

• 'They have their families to feed': YVR janitors set to escalate job action

  Approximately 230 janitors at Vancouver International Airport are set to escalate job action Tuesday at "undisclosed areas of the airport."

Toronto

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  U.S. president-elect's son shares post on X of Donald Trump buying Canada on Amazon

  U.S. president-elect Donald Trump and those in his corner continue to send out strong messages about Canada.

• After sustained pressure on Marineland probe, Ontario animal welfare body opens up

  Ontario's little-known team of taxpayer-funded animal cruelty investigators recently issued its first-ever news release, years after launching in 2020.

• Two people injured after car crash involving TTC bus near Yorkdale mall

  Two people were taken to hospital after a car crash involving a TTC bus near Yorkdale mall early Tuesday morning, police say.

Calgary

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  Glenmore Trail closed due to serious crash involving crane truck

  Calgary police have shut down Glenmore Trail for a crash between a car and a crane truck.

• Low Canadian dollar a 'double-edged sword' as more Americans travel north: economist

  A Calgary economist says the low Canadian dollar is a mixed blessing, with data showing that more Americans are travelling north to make the most of their spending.

• Taxpayers Federation unveils its annual spending 'Naughty and Nice List'

  A media president and the Prime Minister have topped the Canadian Taxpayers Federation’s annual 'Taxpayer Naughty List' for 2024.

Ottawa

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  NEW THIS MORNING

  NEW THIS MORNING | House to Home organization in Ottawa helps newcomers set up their lives

  Refugees and some immigrants who arrive in Ottawa can come with nothing, and a local organization is working to help them build new lives by providing everything they need.

• Traffic dispute threatens to dampen holiday spirit on Taffy Lane

  A visit to Ottawa's Taffy Lane in Orléans is a staple this time of year, but a dispute amongst neighbours over traffic congestion is threatening to dim the magic of the holidays for one neighbour.

• Ottawa mayor speaks on transit funding, federal turmoil in year-end interview

  Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe spoke with CTV News on a variety of issues, including transit, the city budget and political turmoil on Parliament Hill in a year-end interview.

Montreal

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  Snowfall in Quebec leads to multiple road accidents

  Quebecers travelling on Christmas Eve should do so with caution as snow continues to flurry in the early morning.

• Quebec doing better job at retaining immigrants, Atlantic Canada still struggling

  Immigrants are increasingly choosing to stay in Quebec, according to a new report from Statistics Canada, but the same isn't true in the Atlantic region, which continues to lose newcomers to the rest of the country.

• What's open and closed in Montreal during the holidays

  Here's a list of what's open and closed for the holidays in Montreal.

Edmonton

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  'Serious safety issues': Edmonton building where security guard was killed evacuated

  An apartment building where a security guard was killed earlier this month has been evacuated.

• Oilers enter holiday break on an NHL tear

  The Edmonton Oilers' victory on Sunday over the Ottawa Senators was the 11th in their last 13 games.

• City of Edmonton to lift Phase 1 parking ban Monday evening

  The City of Edmonton will lift the Phase 1 parking ban on Monday at 5 p.m.

Atlantic

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  Court of appeal certifies class action lawsuit against health authority, former nurse

  A New Brunswick mother who is the lead plaintiff in a court case has received an early Christmas gift after the province’s top court certified her class-action lawsuit.

• No need to dream, White Christmas all but assured in the Maritimes

  An early nor'easter followed by a low-pressure system moving into the region all but ensure a Maritime White Christmas

• CTV’s Katie Kelly solves decades old mystery involving “anchor” tattoo

  It’s been almost two decades since a 21-year-old man from New Glasgow, N.S., got a tattoo of CTV’s Bruce Frisko, but it’s a piece of Maritime history that hasn’t been forgotten.

Winnipeg

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  An alleged sniper, pair of animal claims featured on MPI’s top five fraud list for 2024

  From hitting animals that weren’t there to a sniper that didn’t exist, Manitoba Public Insurance has released its top five frauds of 2024.

• Manitoba government to make permanent cut to gas tax

  Manitobans can expect to see a permanent change at the gas pump as early as next week

• Winnipeg police arrest corrections officer following sexual assault of a youth

  A corrections officer at a “youth custody facility” has been arrested following a number of sexual assaults against a youth.

Regina

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  'A nice way to connect': Christmas card exchange between Sask. friends spans 60 years

  What started out as a little holiday fun between two Regina friends has turned into a tradition that now spans six decades.

• Dog lost in Saskatchewan during cross-country trip reunited with family

  A family moving from Ontario to Alberta in November had a scare when their family dog got loose during a stop in Dafoe, Sask. and ran away.

• Estevan police officer arrested following SIRT investigation

  An officer of the Estevan Police Service (EPS) is facing several charges following an investigation by the province’s police oversight agency.

Kitchener

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  Winter weather travel advisory before Christmas

  Anyone planning to travel is being urged to be prepared as 5 to 15 cm of snow could hit a large portion of southern Ontario on Monday.

• Beloved bookstore in Uptown Waterloo forced to close for months following fire

  A beloved bookstore in Uptown Waterloo is bearing the brunt of some holiday misfortune.

• Must-see moments of 2024: A superstar surprise, roundabout resident and CKCO studios come down

  From a WWE surprise for a Guelph superfan, to the recovery of a lost aviation artifact, to a reporter getting the story right from the goose's mouth, here are some of our can’t-miss moments from 2024.

Saskatoon

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  Personalized license plates on the rise in Saskatchewan

  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.

• 'There are lines': In year-end interview, NDP leader says Moe went too far in election campaign

  Saskatchewan’s two main political leaders had agreed before October's provincial election not to target the families of candidates during the campaign, says Opposition NDP Leader Carla Beck.

• Sask. RCMP on the scene of rollover on Highway 40

  The Saskatchewan RCMP said Highway 40 was closed Monday afternoon following a rollover just west of Hafford, a village just under 100 kilometres northwest of Saskatoon.

Northern Ontario

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  Fatal snowmobile crash in northern Ont. near Parry Sound

  A 30-year-old has died following a snowmobile crash near Parry Sound on Sunday.

• NEW

  NEW | NORAD crew waiting for Santa to fly over Canada as annual holiday track underway

  Departing from the North Pole while we were all sleeping, Santa Claus' journey around the world bringing presents and Christmas cheer for all of the good boys and girls who believe is underway.

• U.S. president-elect's son shares post on X of Donald Trump buying Canada on Amazon

  U.S. president-elect Donald Trump and those in his corner continue to send out strong messages about Canada.

London

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  Blast of Ontario snow brings weather warnings, signs of white Christmas

  A white Christmas is forecasted for parts of Ontario as winter weather and snowfall sweeps across the province Monday.

• LGBTQIA+ community expresses concern over bus advertisements

  The local LGBTQIA+ community is expressing concerns over an advertisement running on three city buses in London.

• One in hospital following pedestrian and vehicle collision

  One person is in hospital following a collision between a vehicle and pedestrian in Norfolk County.

Barrie

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  OPP R.I.D.E. program in full swing

  OPP return a car to its rightful owner after a R.I.D.E. check in Midland.

• Barrie's Jewish community celebrates Hanukkah brightly with 10-foot menorah

  Barrie's Jewish community celebrates Hannukah on Wednesday.

• Theft, vehicle break-ins, and fraud top police reports during holidays

  Police in Barrie are urging residents to be vigilant this holiday season, as theft, theft from vehicles, and fraud consistently rank as the most reported crimes during this time of year.

Windsor

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  Restaurant staff aid in rescue of two men that fell into the frigid waters of the Detroit River

  Windsor police say that shortly before 9:00 p.m. on Dec. 20, officers were called after a man fell into the water while standing too close to the marina wall. A second man jumped in to help him.

• Early morning blaze that displaced two people deemed suspicious

  Windsor fire was on scene of an early morning blaze in the 1500 block of Pelissier Street on Monday.

• Child luring investigation sees Windsor resident charged

  According to Essex OPP, 45-year-old Shaun Ouellette is facing charges of luring a person under 16 years of age by means of telecommunication.

Vancouver Island

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  B.C. woman sentenced for impaired driving crash that killed retired Mountie

  A Vancouver Island woman who was high on drugs when she crashed a car into a pickup truck, killing a retired Mountie and injuring his two passengers, "did not realize what was happening and took no steps to avoid the accident" a B.C. Supreme Court judge found.

• 5 rescued after avalanche triggered north of Whistler, B.C. RCMP say

  Emergency crews and heli-skiing staff helped rescue five people who were caught up in a backcountry avalanche north of Whistler, B.C., on Monday morning.

• Cleanup underway after rockslide derails train in B.C.

  No injuries were reported after a rockslide derailed a freight train, sending railcars into British Columbia's Fraser River, on Sunday night.

Kelowna

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  Forfeited Hells Angels clubhouse in Kelowna, B.C., sold to the city

  A former Hells Angels clubhouse that was seized by the British Columbia government in 2023 after years of fighting in court has been sold to the City of Kelowna.

• Death of woman found in Kelowna's Waterfront Park in June deemed 'non-criminal in nature': RCMP

  Police in Kelowna say a death they began investigating back in June has now been confirmed as "non-criminal in nature."

• B.C. man sentenced for 'execution-style' murder of bystander in drug trade conflict

  A B.C. man convicted of the "intentional and ruthless killing of a bystander" while acting as an enforcer in the drug trade has been sentenced for a second time in the slaying.

Lethbridge

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  '20 per cent increase': Interfaith Food Bank helps more than 900 households this holiday season

  The last food bundles are heading out the door ahead of Christmas Day, as the Interfaith Food Bank nears the threshold of helping 1,000 households this holiday season.

• Lethbridge Polytechnic announces new education and training opportunities for police

  Lethbridge Polytechnic is taking steps to strengthen education and training opportunities for future police cadet graduates.

• Milk River emergency department shuttered through Thursday

  Alberta Health Services says the Milk River emergency department has temporarily closed due to a lack of physician coverage.

Sault Ste. Marie

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  NEW

  NEW | NORAD crew waiting for Santa to fly over Canada as annual holiday track underway

  Departing from the North Pole while we were all sleeping, Santa Claus' journey around the world bringing presents and Christmas cheer for all of the good boys and girls who believe is underway.

• Northern Ont. hospital to close emergency department for Christmas and Boxing Day

  A physician shortage is again forcing the closure of the emergency department at the Thessalon Site of the North Shore Health Network – this time for more than 48 hours over the holidays.

• Suspect charged with headbutting their parent, confining them to a chair in Thessalon, Ont.

  A member of the family in the northern Ontario community of Thessalon is charged with a vicious assault and forcibly confining their parent.

N.L.

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  A massive, menacing Steller's sea eagle is dazzling birders in a Newfoundland park

  A national park in Newfoundland has made the unusual move of opening in the winter so people can catch a glimpse of its rare and menacing new guest.

• Newfoundland woman washed sick patients' hair every Saturday for more than 20 years

  A retired nurse and teacher in Newfoundland was honoured this week for her volunteer work, which included more than two decades washing the hair of bedridden hospital patients.

• Newfoundland man facing more charges related to youth sex crimes

  A 64-year-old Newfoundland man charged with dozens of sex crimes involving young people is facing several new charges.