Pimicikamak Chief requests military’s support with power outage crisis
theglobeandmail - In a letter to Carney, Chief David Monias said a prolonged outage has led to frozen water tanks, failing sewage systems and a shortage of potable water
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Snowmobiler dies in avalanche in Rocky Mountains in northeastern B.C.
Globalnews Digital / globalnews - Avalanche Canada says three snowmobilers were riding in the Bullmoose area near Tumbler Ridge on Tuesday when an avalanche was remotely triggered from the base of the slope.
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Carney reflects on 'challenges' of 2025 in New Year's Eve message
sootoday - Prime Minister says that despite the year's trials, 2025 reminded Canadians that 'we are fortunate to be part of one extraordinary, generous and caring nation'
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Grand Minuit: Montrealers prepare to welcome the New Year
Adriana Gentile / citynews - Montrealers are gathering at the Old Port to ring in 2026 as Le Grand Minuit turns New Year’s Eve into a night of music, lights, and winter fun. Crowds of all ages are enjoying the festive atmosphere, with families, friends, and visitors exploring light d…
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Montreal polar plunge fans want access to beach along St. Lawrence River
sootoday - MONTRÉAL — Montrealers who brave frigid temperatures for weekly polar plunges in the St. Lawrence River are worried that they're being barred winter access to a popular beach.
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Barrie’s New Year’s Eve celebration cancelled as severe weather hits region
Sean Previl / globalnews - Barrie's planned New Year's Eve celebration has been cancelled as a weather alert in place warns of more snow squalls for the region.
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Team Canada men’s hockey lineup unveiled for 2026 Winter Olympics
Globalnews Digital / globalnews - Hockey Canada unveiled its 25-player Olympic men’s hockey roster for February’s Milan Cortina Games on Wednesday.
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Seven Canadians injured in Peru train crash, Foreign Affairs Minister says
theglobeandmail - Two trains crashed near Machu Picchu on Tuesday, killing at least one passenger and injuring around 30
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CRA says its owed more than $10B in COVID benefit payments
Globalnews Digital / globalnews - The CRA says that as of Nov. 30, it had disbursed $83.5 billion in COVID benefits to Canadians, including $45.3 billion for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit
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Canada rolls out grocery code of conduct after years of supplier complaints
Western Standard News Services / westernstandard - Canada’s long-promised grocery code of conduct officially comes into force Thursday, marking the full rollout of a voluntary framework meant to govern relations between powerful grocery chains and their suppliers.
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3 men charged with 1st-degree murder in Brampton Shoppers World shooting
Sean Previl / globalnews - Investigators say they believe the deadly shooting was an isolated incident and that there's no ongoing threat to public safety. No other suspects are being sought at this time.
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Nardwuar, Raffi and Terri Clark among 80 new appointees to the Order of Canada
News Staff / citynews - TORONTO — Children’s singer Raffi, country musician Terri Clark, and celebrity interviewer Nardwuar are among 80 appointments to the Order of Canada announced today. Gov. Gen. Mary Simon revealed the latest list of honourees, which includes Supreme Court …
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Increasing AI use in Canadian courtrooms risks errors, penalties: lawyers
Paola Loriggio / nationalobserver - In the past, if a client who usually preferred to communicate via short emails suddenly sent a lengthy message akin to a legal memo, Ron Shulman would suspect they’d received help from a family member or partner.
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One person dead after alleged hit-and-run in midtown: Toronto police
sootoday - Toronto police say one person is dead after an alleged hit-and-run involving two vehicles in the city's midtown Wednesday morning. Police say they were called to the scene near Eglinton Avenue and Dunfield Avenue just after 7:15 a.m.
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Winner of $80M Lotto Max jackpot in London, Ont.: OLG
Sean Previl / globalnews - Several people also won MaxMillions prizes in Tuesday's Lotto Max draw and there was also an Encore win, OLG said in a news release.
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Major water main break in northwest Calgary; boil water advisory in effect
Myke Thomas / westernstandard - Another major water main break in the area of Sarcee Trail and 16 Ave./Trans Canada Highway N.W. on Tuesday night is affecting more than 2,000 homes and 100 businesses, according to the City of Calgary
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Community impact: businesses and residents adapting amid crisis
Feeder main failures: recurring pipe issues, officials under fire
Immediate incident response: stranded vehicles, boil water advisory
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4 men, 2 women charged after 102 kg of cocaine seized: York cops
Ian Shantz / torontosun - Nine search warrants were executed at four residences, five storage lockers over three months
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Canada calls on Israel to ensure aid reaches Gaza after humanitarian suspensions
Catherine Morrison / theglobeandmail - Countries are demanding Israel boost the flow of aid after reportedly suspending more than two dozen humanitarian organizations
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Ottawa man's remains located in township outside of North Bay
Natasha Baldin / ottawacitizen - The remains of 26-year-old Hakim Muhikira have been found in a township outside of North Bay, and OPP says foul play has not been ruled out.
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Toronto reports spike in suspected opioid overdoses, public health warns
Joseph Ryan / citynews - Toronto Public Health is warning residents after a sharp increase in opioid overdoses was recorded in the city over the holiday period. According to an alert issued by the agency, Toronto paramedic services responded to 122 suspected opioid overdose–relat…
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