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For dedicating himself for so long to telling the story of our city and its people, Darrel Janz is this week's Inspired Albertan.

Minister calls GST holiday, $250 cheques for 18 million Canadians 'a targeted approach'

Women and Gender Equality and Youth Minister Marci Ien is calling the federal government's proposed GST holiday and $250 rebate cheques a 'targeted approach' to address affordability concerns.
Afraid of losing the U.S.-Canada trade pact, Mexico alters its laws and removes Chinese parts

Mexico has been taking a bashing lately for allegedly serving as a conduit for Chinese parts and products into North America, and officials here are afraid a re-elected Donald Trump or politically struggling Prime Minister Justin Trudeau could try to leave their country out of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement.
Trudeau calls violence in Montreal 'appalling' as NATO protest continues

Anti-NATO protesters gathered again in Montreal on Saturday to demand Canada withdraw from the alliance, a day after a demonstration organized by different groups resulted in arrests, burned cars and shattered windows.

More carrots pulled from grocery store shelves in expanded recall for E. coli: CFIA

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has announced an expanded recall on carrots over risks of E. coli O121 contamination, according to a notice issued Friday.
Walking pneumonia is surging in Canada. Is this unusual?

CTVNews.ca spoke with various medical experts to find out the latest situation with the typically mild walking pneumonia in their area and whether parents should be worried.
These vascular risks are strongly associated with severe stroke, researchers say

Many risk factors can lead to a stroke, but the magnitude of risk from some of these conditions or behaviours may have a stronger association with severe stroke compared with mild stroke, according to a new study.

Canadian neurosurgeons seek six patients for Musk's Neuralink brain study

Canadian neurosurgeons in partnership with Elon Musk's Neuralink have regulatory approval to recruit six patients with paralysis willing to have a thousand electrode contacts in their brains.
Fast-forming alien planet has astronomers intrigued

Astronomers have spotted orbiting around a young star a newborn planet that took only three million years to form, quite swift in cosmic terms.
Enslaved on OnlyFans: Women recount torment and sexual servitude

OnlyFans says it empowers content creators, particularly women, to monetize sexually explicit images and videos in a safe online environment. But a Reuters investigation found women who said they had been deceived, drugged, terrorized and sexually enslaved to make money from the site.

Duct-taped banana artist says his work is a 'provocation' on value of art

The Italian artist who created the banana duct-taped to a wall that sold this week for US$6.2 million, said in an interview that the work was a 'provocation' and an invitation to appreciate the true value of art.
Cher 'shocked' to discover her legal name when she applied to change it

Cher recalls a curious interlude from her rich and many-chaptered history in her new book 'Cher: The Memoir, Part One.'
Michael Buble to host 2025 Juno Awards, Sum 41 to be inducted into Music Hall of Fame

Pop crooner Michael Buble is set to host the Juno Awards for the third time next year.

Elon Musk has never been richer. He's now worth nearly US$350 billion

The richest person in the world got even richer Friday, with Musk’s net worth hitting a record US$347.8 billion, Bloomberg reported.
U.S. court tosses hostile workplace, pay discrimination claims against BlackBerry

A U.S. court has closed the door on "hostile work environment" and wage discrimination claims made by a former BlackBerry Ltd. executive who accused the company's CEO of sexually harassing her and then retaliating against her when she reported the behaviour.
Maple Leaf Foods launches defamation lawsuit against Canada Bread and Grupo Bimbo

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. has launched a defamation lawsuit against Canada Bread Co. Ltd. and its parent company Grupo Bimbo.

Canadians are yearning to take an 'adult gap year.' Here's why

Canadian employees are developing an appetite for an 'adult gap year': a meaningful break later in life to refocus, refresh and indulge in something outside their daily routine, according to experts.
The Thriftmas Special: The benefits of second-hand holiday shopping

The holidays may be a time for family, joy and togetherness, but they can also be hard on the wallet.
Why you should keep exercising in cold weather

What kind of exercise is best during chilly weather? How can people safely and enjoyably participate in physical activity outdoors when it’s cold out?

Jeeno Thitikul makes late charge to catch Angel Yin in the LPGA finale

Angel Yin was making putts from across the green and threatening to build a big lead until Jeeno Thitikul finished eagle-birdie for a 9-under 63 to share the lead Saturday going into the final round of the CME Group Tour Championship with US$4 million on the line.
Jason Kelce's wife announces she is pregnant with the couple's fourth child

Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce's wife announced Friday that she's pregnant with the couple's fourth child.
Maple Leafs' Matthews says Wednesday return possible after visiting doctor in Germany

Auston Matthews is back in Toronto and says a return to action Wednesday is possible after the injured Maple Leafs captain visited a doctor in Germany.

Nearly 46,000 electric vehicles recalled in Canada over power loss risk

Nearly 46,000 electric vehicles from Kia, Hyundai and Genesis are being recalled in Canada over a potential power loss issue that can increase the risk of a crash.
Northvolt says Quebec battery plant will proceed despite bankruptcy filing

Northvolt AB has filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States, but said the move will not jeopardize the manufacturer's planned electric vehicle battery plant in Quebec — though hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars invested in the parent company could be lost.
Canadian drivers own their poor road habits: survey

Canadian drivers are regularly in a hurry to get to their destination and a majority are willing to take unnecessary risks on the road, according to the results of a new survey.