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Canada condemns China's steps against Canadian institutions over Uyghurs, Tibet

The Canadian government condemned China on Tuesday for taking steps against two Canadian institutions and 20 people involved in human rights issues concerning the Uyghurs and Tibet.
Trudeau could stay or go. Either way, Canadians should brace for a spring election

Canada appears to be barrelling toward a spring election now that the NDP is vowing to vote down the government early next year -- whether Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stays on or not.
What is flagpoling? A new ban on the practice is starting to take effect

Immigration measures announced as part of Canada's border response to president-elect Donald Trump's 25 per cent tariff threat are starting to be implemented, beginning with a ban on what's known as 'flagpoling.'

How much is too much alcohol over the holidays? A doctor explains

The holidays are here, as are the parties, happy hours and other get-togethers that often offer abundant mixed drinks, beer and wine.
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.

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.

Justin Baldoni's 'Man Enough' podcast co-host Liz Plank announces her departure

Justin Baldoni's 'Man Enough' podcast co-host Liz Plank announced she's stepping away from the show after actress Blake Lively accused the actor and director of sexual harassment and a smear campaign in a civil rights complaint last week.
'I became fluent in Bob': How the costume designer of 'A Complete Unknown' transformed Timothee Chalamet

If fashion is a language, Arianne Phillips, costume designer on James Mangold's latest film 'A Complete Unknown,' is a polyglot.
Christopher Nolan's next film is based on 'The Odyssey'

Christopher Nolan is following his Oscar-winning "Oppenheimer" with a true epic: Homer's "The Odyssey." It will open in theaters on July 17, 2026, Universal Pictures said Monday.

Heavy travel day starts with brief grounding of all American Airlines flights

American Airlines briefly grounded flights nationwide Tuesday because of a technical problem just as the Christmas travel season kicked into overdrive and winter weather threatened more potential problems for those planning to fly or drive.
Starbucks strike to expand to over 300 U.S. stores on Christmas Eve, union says

A strike at Starbucks will expand to over 300 U.S. stores on Tuesday, with more than 5,000 workers expected to walk off the job before the five-day work stoppage ends later on Christmas Eve, the workers' union said.
Toyota is donating US$1 million to Trump's inauguration

Toyota Motor of North America is donating US$1 million to U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's Jan. 20 inauguration, a company spokesman said on Tuesday, a day after Detroit's Ford Motor and General Motors, said they would give the same amount.

The Santa Awards: Ranking the best (and most ridiculous) Father Christmases ever to grace our screens

Behold, for your festive perusal, some of the most beloved, cherished and out-there onscreen renditions of dear old Saint Nick.
Why couples in Japan treat Christmas like a second Valentine's Day

One of Sumire Sekino’s most memorable Christmases involved spending the day hopping around some of Tokyo’s best date spots with her boyfriend.
B.C. friends nab 'unbelievable' $1M lotto win just before Christmas

Two friends from B.C's lower mainland are feeling particularly merry this December, after a single lottery ticket purchased from a small kiosk landed them instant millionaire status.

Panthers' Hubbard among NFL's elite running backs as he joins exclusive Canadian club

Chuba Hubbard has reached 1,000 yards rushing this NFL campaign, joining a handful of others near the top of the league stats sheet, but also to become just the second Canadian to reach the mark in a season.
Ottawa welcomes new Team Canada fans with citizenship ceremony ahead of the World Juniors

Ottawa is welcoming the world as it hosts the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship. But first, some new Team Canada fans were sworn in at a citizenship ceremony at the Canadian Tire Centre on Monday.
Packers clinch playoff berth with 1st shutout in NFL this season, 34-0 over Saints

With a dominant defence leading the way, the Green Bay Packers clinched a playoff berth by producing their most lopsided win in a decade.

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.
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.