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This expert says no A historically difficult week for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Liberal government ended with a renewed push from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to topple this government – this time in the form a letter to the Governor General. 'I'm still thinking pinch me': lost puppy reunited with family after five years After almost five years of searching and never giving up hope, the Tuffin family received the best Christmas gift they could have hoped for: being reunited with their long-lost puppy. Two U.S. Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent 'friendly fire' incident, U.S. military says Two U.S. Navy pilots were shot down Sunday over the Red Sea in an apparent 'friendly fire' incident, the U.S military said, marking the most serious incident to threaten troops in over a year of America targeting Yemen's Houthi rebels. Big splash: Halifax mermaid waves goodbye after 16 years Halifax's Raina the Mermaid is closing her business after 16 years in the Maritimes. OPP find wanted man by chance in eastern Ontario home, seize $50K worth of drugs A wanted eastern Ontario man was found with $50,000 worth of drugs and cash on him in a home in Bancroft, Ont. on Friday morning, according to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). Bluesky finds with growth comes growing pains - and bots Bluesky has seen its user base soar since the U.S. presidential election, boosted by people seeking refuge from Elon Musk's X, which they view as increasingly leaning too far to the right given its owner's support of U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, or wanting an alternative to Meta's Threads and its algorithms. 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Cape Breton police arrest second person in missing man investigation A second person has been arrested in the disappearance of Justin MacDonald in Cape Breton. Icy conditions persist, parking ban lifted in Halifax Halifax has lifted a parking ban for Zone 1 – Central and Zone 2- Non-Central that was enforced Friday and Saturday night to accommodate snow removal following a winter storm. Toronto Cold in Toronto feels like -21 with the wind chill Sunday morning The cold weather hanging over Toronto isn’t letting up, and it currently feels like -21 with the wind chill. Toronto police investigating 2 separate east-end shootings, no injuries reported Toronto police are investigating two separate east-end shootings that occurred within 12 hours of each other. Three-vehicle crash leaves 4 people injured in Brampton Four people were injured in a three-car crash in Brampton early Sunday morning. Montreal Spill closes Highway 25 near Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine Tunnel A spill forced the closure of Highway 25 northbound Sunday morning at the Hochelaga Street exit, near the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine tunnel in Montreal. Canadiens riding three-game win streak ahead of long stretch away from home The Montreal Canadiens are on a season-best win streak ahead of their longest stretch away from home. Patrik Laine scored on the power play, again, and the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Detroit Red Wings on consecutive nights with a 5-1 victory Saturday. Major factory fire in the Maskinonge, Que. A major fire devastated an industrial building in the municipality Maskinongé, Que on Saturday. Northern Ontario Robinson Superior First Nations provided settlement offer from Canada over annuities owed Details haven’t been made public yet about the settlement offer presented on Friday by Canada to the 12 First Nations in the Robinson Superior Treaty Territory. Can the Governor General do what Pierre Poilievre is asking? This expert says no A historically difficult week for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Liberal government ended with a renewed push from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to topple this government – this time in the form a letter to the Governor General. Northern Ont. man illegally killed three moose, one deer A man from the northwestern Ontario community of Dinorwic has been found guilty of multiple hunting offences and fined $6,500, banned from hunting for five years and placed on probation for 18 months. Windsor Cancer centre raises $2.7 million for purchase of 'game changer' surgical robot The Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation has raised a record breaking $2.7 million through the Grow on Windsor Campaign. Feeling punny? Why not submit your idea for Tecumseh's snowploughs! Whether you want to make a joke, honour the snowy season, or name a snow plough in honour of a local landmark, you can submit your ideas right now. Former workers of 'one-of-a-kind' entertainment hub reunite Former employees of the Elmwood Casino gathered outside their old stomping grounds Saturday, exactly 50 years after the prominent Windsor joint shut its doors. London Warming up your car before you head out? Here's how to make sure you're not a target for auto theft. With the bitter chill of the cold weather, it can be tempting to warm up your car before you head out – but London police has issued a warning to motorists that their warmup habits may have them left out in the cold. The Forest City has been a forest of cones, and with these projects on tap for 2025, get ready for round two With the snow finally here, and here to stay, London is wrapping up many construction projects - here's a look at everything they cut the ribbon on in 2024. New Canadians displaced after fire destroys east London townhome A family of new Canadians from Nigeria are looking for a new home just before Christmas. Fire destroyed their townhome on Bentley Drive in northeast London, Ont. Friday night. Kitchener Can the Governor General do what Pierre Poilievre is asking? This expert says no A historically difficult week for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Liberal government ended with a renewed push from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to topple this government – this time in the form a letter to the Governor General. 'I'm still thinking pinch me': lost puppy reunited with family after five years After almost five years of searching and never giving up hope, the Tuffin family received the best Christmas gift they could have hoped for: being reunited with their long-lost puppy. Driver charged with 'several offences' after being stopped on Waterloo highway A 24-year-old man has been charged after dangerously driving across two Waterloo Regional highways. Barrie One driver faces several charges following Highway 400 crash in Oro-Medonte Traffic came to a standstill Friday afternoon following a single-vehicle collision on Highway 400 in Oro-Medonte. High school teacher charged with sexual assault amid allegations involving a student A 51-year-old teacher from Georgina has been charged with sexual assault following allegations involving a student. Hospice Simcoe mourns loss of COPE service pup, after 7.5 years of service The Hospice Simcoe community is mourning the loss of their Canine Opportunity, People Empowerment (COPE) service dog, Daisy. Winnipeg Muslim youth group distributes meals to Winnipeg's most vulnerable In the spirit of giving season, a Muslim youth group made its way through the city’s downtown distributing meals to those in need. 'Good deals for Christmas': Turkey prices down from last year With just days to go before Christmas, one of the big items for the big feast could be cheaper this year. Numbers from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada show that during November this year, turkey prices were down from the same time last year. Ace Burpee's Top 100 Most Fascinating Manitobans of 2024 It’s been another year of Manitobans doing interesting, incredible and cool things. The hardest part of compiling this list is cutting it off at 100. Calgary It was Grandma, in the cafe with a Scrabble tile: Game cafes are big holiday business It’s the holidays, which means for many across the Prairies, there’s no better time to get locked in a dungeon with a dragon. Traffic advisory issued by RCMP due to poor driving conditions south of Calgary and north of Red Deer Alberta RCMP issued a traffic advisory early Sunday morning due to poor driving conditions throughout the province. Flames get goals from 6 players in a 6-4 victory over the Blackhawks Jonathan Huberdeau, Connor Zary, Blake Coleman, and Matt Coronato each had a goal and an assist as the Calgary Flames beat the Chicago Blackhawks 6-4 on Saturday. Edmonton 'There’s no support': Domestic abuse survivor shares difficulties leaving her relationship An Edmonton woman who tried to flee an abusive relationship ended up back where she started in part due to a lack of shelter space. Oilers finding ways to thrive in close encounters Leon Draisaitl scored 18 seconds into overtime to extend his point streak to eight games as the Edmonton Oilers overcame a slow start to win their second straight game in extra time, defeating the San Jose Sharks 3-2 on Saturday. It was Grandma, in the cafe with a Scrabble tile: Game cafes are big holiday business It’s the holidays, which means for many across the Prairies, there’s no better time to get locked in a dungeon with a dragon. Regina Gathering held in Regina to recognize Winter Solstice Regina's mâmawêyatitân centre held a day of gathering for the Winter Solstice on Saturday. Canada's first sustainable Tim Hortons location to open in Regina this weekend Canada’s first sustainable Tim Hortons opens in Regina this weekend. The restaurant, located in the city’s east end, features design and operating features that minimize environmental impact. Gravelbourg's transportation program celebrates addition of new vehicle and garage The town of Gravelbourg is celebrating the addition of a new vehicle and garage which will be used in their local transportation program. Saskatoon Sask. police investigating mischief incident after bomb report in school Prince Albert police are investigating a mischief incident after a bomb report in a school Friday afternoon. Prince Albert woman collects donations to make Christmas hampers for community A Prince Albert woman is spreading holiday cheer by organizing Christmas hampers for those in need. Sask. lawyers defend judge for staying fatal THC-impaired driving charge The Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers Association is defending a provincial court judge, who’s facing backlash for staying a charge in a high-profile case involving the death of a child. Vancouver Man wounded in Mission, B.C., shooting One man was injured in a shooting in the Lower Mainland city of Mission Saturday morning, Mounties confirmed. Winds exceeding 120 km/h reported in parts of B.C. coast Residents of parts of the British Columbia coast are again bracing for high winds, with gusts forecasted to reach 110 km/h in some areas. 2 dead after car crash in Burnaby Two people were killed in a car crash in Burnaby early Saturday morning, police confirmed. 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Photo: The Canadian Press This screenshot from Donald Trump Truth Social account shows an image of President-elect Donald Trump and first lady Jill Biden attending the ceremony in Notre Dame Cathedral as France's iconic cathedral is formally reopening its doors for the first time since a devastating fire nearly destroyed the 861-year-old landmark in 2019, Dec .7, 2024 in Paris. Trump’s recent summit with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and visit to Paris for the reopening of the Notre Dame Cathedral were not just exercises in negotiating trade policy and diplomacy. For Trump, they’ve also become fodder for trolling. (Truth Social via AP) President-elect Donald Trump’s recent dinner with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his visit to Paris for the reopening of the Notre Dame Cathedral were not just exercises in policy and diplomacy. They were also prime trolling opportunities for Trump. Throughout his first term in the White House and during his campaign to return, Trump has spun out countless provocative, antagonizing and mocking statements. There were his belittling nicknames for political opponents, his impressions of other political figures and the plentiful memes he shared on social media. Now that's he's preparing to return to the Oval Office, Trump is back at it, and his trolling is attracting more attention — and eyerolls. On Sunday, Trump turned a photo of himself seated near a smiling first lady Jill Biden at the Notre Dame ceremony into a social media promo for his new perfume and cologne line, with the tag line, “A fragrance your enemies can’t resist!” The first lady’s office declined to comment. When Trudeau hastily flew to Florida to meet with Trump last month over the president-elect's threat to impose a 25% tax on all Canadian products entering the U.S., the Republican tossed out the idea that Canada become the 51st U.S. state. The Canadians passed off the comment as a joke, but Trump has continued to play up the dig, including in a post Tuesday morning on his social media network referring to the prime minister as “Governor Justin Trudeau of the Great State of Canada.” After decades as an entertainer and tabloid fixture, Trump has a flair for the provocative that is aimed at attracting attention and, in his most recent incarnation as a politician, mobilizing fans. He has long relished poking at his opponents, both to demean and minimize them and to delight supporters who share his irreverent comments and posts widely online and cheer for them in person. Trump, to the joy of his fans, first publicly needled Canada on his social media network a week ago when he posted an AI-generated image that showed him standing on a mountain with a Canadian flag next to him and the caption “Oh Canada!” After his latest post, Canadian Immigration Minister Marc Miller said Tuesday: “It sounds like we’re living in a episode of South Park." Trudeau said earlier this week that when it comes to Trump, “his approach will often be to challenge people, to destabilize a negotiating partner, to offer uncertainty and even sometimes a bit of chaos into the well established hallways of democracies and institutions and one of the most important things for us to do is not to freak out, not to panic.” Even Thanksgiving dinner isn't a trolling-free zone for Trump's adversaries. On Thanksgiving Day, Trump posted a movie clip from “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” with President Joe Biden and other Democrats’ faces superimposed on the characters in a spoof of the turkey-carving scene. The video shows Trump appearing to explode out of the turkey in a swirl of purple sparks, with the former president stiffly dancing to one of his favorite songs, Village People’s “Y.M.C.A." In his most recent presidential campaign, Trump mocked Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, refusing to call his GOP primary opponent by his real name and instead dubbing him “Ron DeSanctimonious.” He added, for good measure, in a post on his Truth Social network: “I will never call Ron DeSanctimonious ‘Meatball’ Ron, as the Fake News is insisting I will.” As he campaigned against Biden, Trump taunted him in online posts and with comments and impressions at his rallies, deriding the president over his intellect, his walk, his golf game and even his beach body. After Vice President Kamala Harris took over Biden's spot as the Democratic nominee, Trump repeatedly suggested she never worked at McDonalds while in college. Trump, true to form, turned his mocking into a spectacle by appearing at a Pennsylvania McDonalds in October, when he manned the fries station and held an impromptu news conference from the restaurant drive-thru. Trump’s team thinks people should get a sense of humor. “President Trump is a master at messaging and he’s always relatable to the average person, whereas many media members take themselves too seriously and have no concept of anything else other than suffering from Trump Derangement Syndrome,” said Steven Cheung, Trump’s communications director. “President Trump will Make America Great Again and we are getting back to a sense of optimism after a tumultuous four years.” Though both the Biden and Harris campaigns created and shared memes and launched other stunts to respond to Trump's taunts, so far America’s neighbors to the north are not taking the bait. “I don’t think we should necessarily look on Truth Social for public policy,” Miller said. Gerald Butts, a former top adviser to Trudeau and a close friend, said Trump brought up the 51st state line to Trudeau repeatedly during Trump’s first term in office. “Oh God,” Butts said Tuesday, “At least a half dozen times.” “This is who he is and what he does. He’s trying to destabilize everybody and make people anxious,” Butts said. “He’s trying to get people on the defensive and anxious and therefore willing to do things they wouldn’t otherwise entertain if they had their wits about them. I don’t know why anybody is surprised by it.”HAS Deadline: HAS Investors with Losses in Excess of $100K Have Opportunity to Lead Hasbro, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit

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The Latest: UnitedHealthcare shooting suspect contests his extradition back to New YorkHiring is underway for ’s coming administration as MAGA hopefuls have begun submitting their resumes to serve the president-elect. Aside from proving their technical qualifications, however, candidates allegedly must also to Trump in interviews with his most loyal acolytes. Several insiders including Charlie Kirk, have been tasked with screening prospective hires for senior posts inside the Pentagon and the intelligence agencies. Kirk, a right-wing activist, pro-MAGA podcaster and the founder of , is part of a personnel team led by Sergio Gor, who runs the publishing company for Trump’s books and ran a multimillion-dollar super PAC that supported the president-elect. Since the election, Kirk’s influence appears to be growing, having become one of an exclusive few from whom Trump seeks advice. In recent weeks, Kirk and fellow loyalists have met with applicants out of Trump transition headquarters in Palm Beach, Florida where sources say they grill candidates on their dedication and faithfulness to the president-elect, a report detailed. Nine people who either interviewed for jobs or were directly involved in the process spoke to about Trump’s hiring process. They say that applicants have first been asked questions about overhauling the , technologies that could improve intelligence agencies' efficiency, and their feeling about using the military to enforce immigration policy. Then, some candidates told the outlet, they were probed with a set of questions seemingly designed to suss out their loyalty to Trump. According to the report, interviewers asked who the applicants supported in the three most recent elections, what they thought about the events of Jan. 6, 2021, and if they believed the was stolen. Each of these questions, they said, appeared to only have one right answer. Applicants who claimed they criticized the violence at the Capitol on Jan. 6 or confirmed that President Joe Biden won in 2020 were met with silence. They say they were not hired. Loyalty questions, according to multiple sources close to the transition team, are par for the course for interviews related to jobs in several agencies. They say that the president-elect’s team looked into what candidates had said about Trump on the day of and in the days following the Capitol riot. While Karoline Leavitt, the incoming White House press secretary, declined to address specific questions about the job interviews when approached by , she said “President Trump will continue to appoint highly qualified men and women who have the talent, experience, and necessary skill sets to make America great again.”