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Canadian folk legend Ian Tyson has died at the age of 89, former wife says
Canadian folk legend Ian Tyson, best known for the hit single “Four Strong Winds” as one half of Ian & Sylvia, has died at age 89, his former wife Sylvia Tyson says.
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Ont.family stuck in Cancun says Sunwing rep told them ‘I’ll make sure people stay here forever’
A Toronto family with a five-month old baby who were stranded in Mexico after their Sunwing flights were cancelled says a Sunwing representative told them if they didn’t stop challenging their situation they would be left in Mexico ‘forever.’
Canadian folk legend Ian Tyson has died at the age of 89, former wife says
Canadian folk legend Ian Tyson, best known for the hit single “Four Strong Winds” as one half of Ian & Sylvia, has died at age 89, his former wife Sylvia Tyson says.
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Pele, Brazil’s mighty king of ‘beautiful game,’ has died
Pele, the Brazilian king of soccer who won a record three World Cups and became one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century, died Thursday.He was 82.
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OPP release new details about suspects charged in shooting death of officer
New details have been released about the two people charged with first-degree murder in the death of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Const.Grzegorz “Greg” Pierzchala.
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Suspects in Vermont murder-for-hire case plead not guilty
Two of the three suspects facing federal charges in a case that led to the 2018 killing of a Vermont man pleaded not guilty Thursday to a new charge of wire fraud as part of a transcontinental murder-for-hire case.
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Trucks, buses must have electronic logging devices to track driving hours by Jan.1
Ottawa is requiring federally regulated commercial trucks and buses across the country to be equipped by Jan.
1 with devices to track driving hours.
One of 8 teen girls charged in swarming death of Toronto man granted bail
One of eight teenage girls accused of second-degree murder in the death of a 59-year-old Toronto man has been granted bail.
‘Anyone would do the same’: Family takes in 10 strangers stranded in Ontario blizzard
A man from Blenheim, Ont., and his family hosted 10 strangers overnight after they became trapped in the blizzard that pummelled Ontario last Friday.
Sunwing still working to bring stranded passengers home from Mexico
Sunwing Vacations Inc.says it is sending out dozens of recovery flights this week to bring home passengers stranded in Mexico after winter storms disrupted its operations.
Canada
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One of 8 teen girls charged in swarming death of Toronto man granted bail
One of eight teenage girls accused of second-degree murder in the death of a 59-year-old Toronto man has been granted bail.
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Investigation continues into alleged murder of OPP officer after two people charged
Ontario Provincial Police continue to investigate the alleged murder of an officer who police say was ambushed while responding to a call.
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OPP release new details about suspects charged in shooting death of officer
New details have been released about the two people charged with first-degree murder in the death of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Const.
Grzegorz “Greg” Pierzchala.
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‘I think it is ridiculous’: Residents unnerved as convoy sets sights on Winnipeg
The possible return of a Freedom Convoy to Winnipeg is unnerving some downtown residents who fear they may be facing another occupation similar to a protest earlier this year that lasted weeks on end.
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Alberta set for 2023 election: One premier just got the job, the other wants it back
The defining Alberta political story in 2023 will be a tale of two premiers: one who just got the job, the other who wants it back.
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The most expensive destinations in Canada to spend New Year’s Eve, according to one survey
Mont Tremblant ski resort in Quebec is the most expensive place to spend New Year’s Eve in Canada, according to a new survey by cheaphotels.org.
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Vatican: Benedict XVI lucid, stable, but condition ‘serious’
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI is lucid, conscious and stable but his condition remains serious, the Vatican said Thursday, a day after it revealed that the 95-year-old’s health had deteriorated recently.
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Iran replaces central bank governor amid currency crash
Iran appointed a new head of its central bank on Thursday after the currency crashed to its lowest level ever against the dollar amid mass protests and ongoing Western sanctions.
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Jan.6 panel drops Trump subpoena as it wraps up work
The House Jan.
6 committee has dropped its subpoena against former President Donald Trump as it wraps up work and prepares to dissolve next week.Mississippi Rep.Bennie Thompson, the committee’s Democratic chairman, wrote in a letter to Trump lawyer David Warrington on Wednesday that he is formally withdrawing the subpoena.
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College scandal middleman blames actions on ‘winning at all costs’ mentality
The consultant at the center of the nationwide college admissions scandal blamed his ‘winning at all costs’ attitude, which he said was caused in part by suppressed childhood trauma, for his actions in a letter to the judge scheduled to sentence him next week.
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Lack of info on China’s COVID-19 surge stirs global concern
Moves by several countries to mandate COVID-19 tests for passengers arriving from China reflect global concern that new variants could emerge in its ongoing explosive outbreak — and that the government may not inform the rest of the world quickly enough.
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South Korea stages drills simulating downing of North drones
South Korea staged large-scale military drills Thursday to simulate shooting down drones as a step to bolster its readiness against North Korean provocations, three days after the North flew drones into its territory for the first time in five years.
Politics
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Federal government will reimburse Windsor for Ambassador Bridge blockade
The federal government is giving Windsor up to $6.9 million in compensation for dealing with ‘Freedom Convoy’ protests that blocked the Ambassador Bridge in the southwestern Ontario city in February.
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Canada, allies demand Iran submit to binding arbitration for downing of Flight PS752
Canada is among four countries calling on Iran to agree to binding arbitration for shooting down Flight PS752 nearly three years ago.
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Trudeau wants ‘outlines’ of a health deal before meeting with premiers
While premiers continue to call for a meeting with the prime minister to talk about boosting federal health-care funding, Justin Trudeau says that’ll only happen ‘once there is the outlines of a deal.’
Health
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New test can detect elusive sign of Alzheimer’s disease in blood
A new test developed by neuroscientists at the University of Pittsburgh can detect signs of Alzheimer’s disease in a blood sample more accurately than previous tests, by spotting an elusive sign of the disease.
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Nova Scotia premier open to guaranteeing outcomes to get health-care funding from feds
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says there is no pushback from the province when it comes to guaranteeing outcomes and performances for additional health-care funding from the federal government.
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Father of two with terminal cancer finds hope in life-saving precision medicine
Recent developments in diagnostic tools and treatment options have given more time to patients confronted with terminal and advanced-stage cancer diagnoses.
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New test can detect elusive sign of Alzheimer’s disease in blood
A new test developed by neuroscientists at the University of Pittsburgh can detect signs of Alzheimer’s disease in a blood sample more accurately than previous tests, by spotting an elusive sign of the disease.
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James Webb Space telescope’s amazing images show the Universe unlike anything before
After only a year since its launch, the James Webb Space telescope has released spectacular images of galaxies, stars and planets in ways previous telescopes have taken years to capture.CTVNews.ca looks at a few of the striking pictures captured by the telescope this year and what we learned.
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Greece: New quake on island near Athens puzzles experts
Emergency services were placed on alert on an island near Athens following a new earthquake Wednesday that caused no injuries or severe damage but puzzled scientists.
Entertainment
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Another Canadian joins growing trend of ‘Jeopardy!’ super-champions
It’s not your imagination: “Jeopardy” streaks are getting longer.
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Missing persons report filed for rapper who hasn’t been seen by family in months
The family of rapper Theophilus London filed a missing persons report with Los Angeles police this week and are asking for the public’s help, saying he hasn’t been seen in months.
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Funny to freaky: Five Canadian films and TV shows to watch over the holidays
One of the most cherished modern traditions of the December holiday break is the opportunity to gather with those closest to you…and binge-watch television.
Business
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Sunwing still working to bring stranded passengers home from Mexico
Sunwing Vacations Inc.
says it is sending out dozens of recovery flights this week to bring home passengers stranded in Mexico after winter storms disrupted its operations.
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Canadian airlines come in at low end of on-time performance: analytics firm
Aviation analytics company Cirium says Canada’s two biggest airlines ranked low in terms of on-time performance this year.
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Iran replaces central bank governor amid currency crash
Iran appointed a new head of its central bank on Thursday after the currency crashed to its lowest level ever against the dollar amid mass protests and ongoing Western sanctions.
Lifestyle
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‘Death by a thousand cuts’: How to reassess, cut back on subscriptions
As 2022 comes to a close and the cost of living continues to climb, many Canadians are looking for ways to cut back on spending — and some are looking to trim down on subscriptions.
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The most expensive destinations in Canada to spend New Year’s Eve, according to one survey
Mont Tremblant ski resort in Quebec is the most expensive place to spend New Year’s Eve in Canada, according to a new survey by cheaphotels.org.
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‘Not just the ramp.’ Worship spaces need more accessibility
Due to inaccessibility, Jerry Lamb could not maneuver his wheelchair into the rows of pews at his church.This is one part of his new life that requires near-constant calculations of how to navigate a world no longer set up for him.
Sports
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Pele, Brazil’s mighty king of ‘beautiful game,’ has died
Pele, the Brazilian king of soccer who won a record three World Cups and became one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century, died Thursday.
He was 82.
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Canada leaves Spengler Cup without a win after 3-1 loss to Sweden’s Orebro
Canada finished with a winless record at the Spengler Cup after dropping a 3-1 decision to Swedish club Orebro HK on Thursday in quarterfinal action at the international hockey tournament.
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Bedard’s seven points against Germany helps Canada get back on track at world juniors
Connor Bedard had a hat trick and four assists as Canada got back on track at the world junior hockey championship Wednesday with an emphatic 11-2 victory over Germany.
Autos
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Tesla shares extend losses on demand worries in China
Tesla Inc shares fell 11.4 per cent on Tuesday after a Reuters report that Tesla was planning to run a reduced production schedule in January at its Shanghai plant sparked worries of a drop in demand in the world’s biggest car market.
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Caesars touts F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix VIP package worth US$5M
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How to check road conditions in your area before you travel
Each province and territory has resources to check and contact regarding road conditions so that you can complete your trip safely, or be aware of possible issues before you travel.CTVNews.ca lists what you need to know depending on where you live..
