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House of Commons rises until end of January after tumultuous year
The House will sit again on Jan. 29, but major issues from 2023 will remain on the agenda, including Canada's affordability and housing crisis. * This article was originally published here
Gunshot victim dies from injuries, prompting Saskatoon’s 11th homicide probe of 2023
The Saskatoon Police Service is investigating a homicide that occurred early Thursday. * This article was originally published here
Could gambling help Manitoba address its deficit? Heads turn after MBLL mandate
Earlier this week, the NDP mandated MBLL to 'lift the pause on gaming expansion.' The ask has people wondering if this is a provincial move to climb out of over $1 billion in debt. * This article was originally published here
Calgary motocross track at risk of closure as city eyes site for bus barns
The Wild Rose Motocross Park has operated on the City of Calgary owned land for decades, and users hope the park can be preserved despite the city's proposal for the area. * This article was originally published here
Langley RCMP ask for public help in search for missing 10-year-old child
Anyone with information about Atlas Moon is urged to contact Langley RCMP at 604 532-3200, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). * This article was originally published here
‘A bucket and a net and you’re in business.’ Looming tensions in Maritime eel fishery
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans closed the fishery for the tiny, translucent fish known as elvers on April 15 after reports of violence related to unauthorized fishing. * This article was originally published here
Call of the Wilde: Pittsburgh Penguins take 4-3 shootout win over Montreal Canadiens
It was an entertaining game and the Montreal Canadiens had good energy against the Penguins Wednesday night. In this one, Brian Wilde writes, there wasn't much to pick apart. * This article was originally published here
Special air quality statement issued for Calgary due to elevated air pollution levels
According to an alert sent out on Wednesday, elevated levels of air pollution are expected throughout the evening. * This article was originally published here
After playing the lottery for 30 years, Toronto man finally wins big
Rafael Mesa Valdes won the $5 million Lotto 6/49 Classic Jackpot on the Nov. 29 draw. * This article was originally published here
As CBC layoffs loom, ‘inappropriate’ bonuses in centre stage. How much are they?
The CBC is facing criticism for planning to cut 10 per cent of its workforce with the CEO of the publicly funded broadcaster not ruling out bonuses for leaders. * This article was originally published here
Third Marineland beluga that moved to U.S. aquarium dies
A third beluga from Marineland in Niagara Falls has died at a U.S. aquarium after arriving there two years ago. * This article was originally published here
Calgary councillor sanctioned again after golfing during a council meeting
Ward 13 Coun. Dan McLean has been sanctioned again by the city's integrity commissioner after it was found he participated in a golf tournament during a city council meeting. * This article was originally published here
Ottawa turning to ‘history books’ with war-time housing plan revival
Ottawa will revamp a Second World War-era housing plan to speed up the pace of home building in Canada, Housing Minister Sean Fraser says. * This article was originally published here
Additional supports for vulnerable people in effect as part of Calgary’s cold weather response
The Coordinated Community Extreme Weather Response, a partnership between the city and Calgary Homeless Foundation, was launched on Dec. 1. * This article was originally published here
4 new hybrid-electric Island Class vessels approved for BC Ferries fleet
BC Ferries has been given the green light to procure four of the vessels, which will serve the Nanaimo-Gabriola Island and Campbell River-Quadra Island routes by 2027. * This article was originally published here
Crime groups gaining ‘influence’ in government agencies: federal report
The Criminal Intelligence Service Canada says 29 organized crime groups are believed to be gaining a toehold in public agencies and departments. * This article was originally published here
In Halifax, a call to promote old-growth forests as a guard against future wildfires
After a historic wildfire season across Canada, experts are turning their eyes to Nova Scotia as a harbinger of the growing risk facing cities on the forest's edge. * This article was originally published here
‘Urgent concern’: B.C. releases gender-based violence action plan
British Columbia has announced a new three-year action plan that it says aims to end stigma around gender-based violence and ensure access to supports. * This article was originally published here
Pro-Palestine rally marches down 17th Avenue despite letter from police
According to a social media post by Calgary Police Service, around 400 protestors marched from Tomkins Park downtown along 17th Avenue S.W. to 14th Street S.W. then 4th Street S.W. * This article was originally published here
American chocolatier charged in the murders of Canadian Daniel Langlois and partner in Dominica
Court documents show that chocolate producer Jonathan Lehrer was in a years-long dispute with Langlois over the use of a road that crossed his property and led to Langlois' resort. * This article was originally published here