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Details, new photos emerge about suspect charged with murder in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
The suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO likely was motivated by his anger with what he called 'parasitic' health insurance companies and a disdain for corporate greed, a law enforcement bulletin obtained by The Associated Press said.
Canada announces new sanctions against Chinese, Russian officials
Past and present senior Chinese officials, as well as Russian officials and collaborators, are the subjects of new human rights sanctions, the Canadian government said Tuesday.
Some added sugar sources are worse than others for disease risk, study suggests
Sugar isn’t helpful when looking to reduce heart disease risk –– but sweet drinks are the worst, according to a study. There are better sweet treats.
'Governor Justin Trudeau': Trump appears to mock PM in social media post
Amid a looming tariff threat, U.S. president-elect Donald Trump appears to be mocking Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, referring to him as 'Governor Justin Trudeau' in a post on Truth Social early Tuesday.
'I never got the impression he would self-destruct:' Friends of suspect in fatal CEO shooting left in shock
Months before police identified Luigi Mangione as the man they suspect gunned down a top health insurance CEO and then seemingly vanished from Midtown Manhattan, another disappearing act worried his friends and family.
Google pulls McDonald's negative reviews over arrest in UnitedHealth murder
Google on Monday removed derogatory reviews about McDonald's MCD.N after the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson was arrested at its restaurant in Altoona, Pennsylvania, where police say a customer alerted a local employee about him.
Canadian man sentenced to prison for embezzling US$1.4M
U.S. authorities have sentenced a Canadian man to 20 months in prison for a US$1.4-million embezzlement scheme.
Freeland doesn't commit to meeting her own deficit target in fall economic statement
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has not committed to meeting the $40.1-billion deficit target she set for the government last year, as the Liberal government appears to unshackle itself from constraints on spending ahead of a federal election.
'Godfather of AI' Geoffrey Hinton receives Nobel Prize in physics
As artificial intelligence pioneer Geoffrey Hinton strode across a Stockholm stage to receive his Nobel Prize for physics, the pride back home was palpable.
Regina
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'Relationship building': Bison shoulder mount gifted to Saskatchewan's Legislature
The Saskatchewan Legislative Building is home to many priceless and symbolic objects. On Dec. 3, a bison shoulder mount joined the list of prestigious symbols on the walls of the caucus meeting room.
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Regina firefighters rescue cats and dogs from burning duplex
Crews from the Regina Fire and Protective Services (RFPS) were on scene of an incident at a multi-family building late Monday evening.
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Speciality chocolate bars sold in Sask. recalled due to possible salmonella contamination
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall on a specialty chocolate bar – some of which were sold in Saskatchewan.
Winnipeg
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Some small businesses concerned about making changes to comply with GST holiday
As the federal government prepares to lift the GST on a laundry list of items on Saturday, some small businesses are concerned making it happen will be a huge problem.
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Canadian cancer patients facing roughly $33K in costs: report
A new report is highlighting the significant financial burden facing those who have received a cancer diagnosis.
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Here's how much snow fell in parts of Manitoba Sunday
A low pressure system brought snow, freezing rain and freezing drizzle to much of southern Manitoba starting Sunday.
Calgary
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Pedestrian hospitalized after being hit by garbage truck in downtown Calgary
A pedestrian was rushed to hospital after she was hit by a garbage truck in downtown Calgary on Tuesday.
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Woman in life-threatening condition after being found on N.E. Calgary pathway
A woman was taken to hospital in life-threatening condition after being found on the Nose Creek Pathway in northeast Calgary.
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WEATHER
WEATHER Mild midweek in Calgary with daytime highs around freezing
Light snow fell across portions of central and southern Alberta early Tuesday, with light and scattered flurries possible along that same narrow corridor extending from Red Deer to southwestern Saskatchewan.
Edmonton
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Krispy Kreme fans spend night outside to be first inside new Edmonton shop
A Calgary man was the first in line at Krispy Kreme's opening in Edmonton on Tuesday.
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'We aren’t done': Creed announces additional shows on North American tour, adding two Alberta concerts
Veteran rock band Creed announced new shows for their Summer of '99 Tour in 2025, including two stops in Alberta.
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Largest AI data centre in the world to be built in northwest Alberta
The world's largest Artificial Intelligence data centre will be built in northwest Alberta and comes with an estimated $70 billion price tag.
Toronto
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Premiers to meet with Trudeau Wednesday about trade and tariffs, Ford says
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the country's premiers are meeting virtually Wednesday with the prime minister to discuss the threat of U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports.
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Police in York Region arrest 17 suspects allegedly part of criminal network involved in GTA home invasions
Police in York Region have arrested 17 people and seized $14 million worth of drugs in connection with a “criminal network” allegedly actively planning home invasions, armed robberies and drug trafficking.
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Details, new photos emerge about suspect charged with murder in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
The suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO likely was motivated by his anger with what he called 'parasitic' health insurance companies and a disdain for corporate greed, a law enforcement bulletin obtained by The Associated Press said.
Ottawa
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RAINFALL WARNINGRAINFALL WARNING Ottawa could receive up to 40 mm of rain Tuesday and Wednesday
Ottawa is set to receive a soaking from Mother Nature, with up to 40 mm of rain possible over the next two days. Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for Ottawa and eastern Ontario, calling for rain, heavy at times, tonight and on Wednesday.
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Ashcroft Homes receives court-ordered protection as it deals with $284 million in debt
Ottawa's Ashcroft Homes has received court-ordered protection from its creditors, as it owes banks and other lenders $284.5 million.
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111 tickets issued in first 8 days of winter no-stopping restrictions on street near Ottawa Hospital General Campus
A "no-stopping zone" is in effect on a section of the eastern side of Lynda Lane, near Smyth Road, between Dec. 1 and March 31. In the first eight days of the winter "no-stopping zone" rules, 111 tickets were issued to vehicles for violating the order.
Vancouver
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Boy, 8, killed in crash involving snow plow on B.C.'s icy Highway 3
An eight-year-old boy has died following a crash between a snow plow dump truck and a car on B.C.'s Highway 3.
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Jerry Seinfeld, Kumail Nanjiani among headliners at Just For Laughs Vancouver
Jerry Seinfeld is among the big names set to headline Just For Laughs Vancouver.
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Park users push back as Vancouver edges Killarney, Memorial South Park FIFA plans forward
It was a tense evening at a Vancouver Park Board meeting on Monday, as commissioners voted to advance plans to build FIFA training facilities at Killarney Park and Memorial South Park, at a combined cost of $25-million.
Montreal
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Passengers forced off plane after smoke spotted at Montreal airport
Passengers on a plane about to leave Montreal for Fort Lauderdale were forced to leave their aircraft and reboard from another gate after smoke was spotted coming from a preconditioned air unit near the gate.
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Montreal police have handed out over 1,400 tickets for non-compliant tires in 2024
Montreal police (SPVM) have handed out over 500 more tickets for non-compliant tires in 2024 than they did in any year since 2018.
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WEATHER
WEATHER Rainfall, freezing rain warnings in effect from Montreal to past Quebec City
There are rainfall and freezing rain warnings in effect along the St. Lawrence River from south of Montreal to past Quebec City.
Vancouver Island
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'Serial fraud artist': Crown wants 8-year jail term for fake nurse who treated nearly 1K B.C. patients
B.C. Crown prosecutors are calling for an eight-year prison term for a woman who illegally treated nearly 1,000 patients across the province while impersonating a real nurse.
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Police nabbed 200 impaired drivers over the weekend, B.C. Highway Patrol says
Mounties say they took more than 200 impaired drivers off highways in B.C. over the weekend during the annual “Light Up the Province” campaign.
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What items are included in GST holiday relief? When does it start?
The federal government's GST break will arrive this Saturday, just in time for the last stretch of holiday shopping.
Atlantic
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BREAKINGBREAKING Zach Churchill steps down as N.S. Liberal leader after election loss
Zach Churchill resigned as Nova Scotia Liberal leader Tuesday after leading his party to a resounding defeat in the Nov. 26 provincial election.
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Freezing rain warning issued in New Brunswick; Maritimes still lined up for rainy and windy weather Thursday
A developing storm will move into Quebec late Wednesday into Thursday bringing rain and strong southerly winds to the Maritimes.
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N.B. audit notes $500M surplus, mental health services problems
A pair of reports from New Brunswick's auditor general looks at the province's surplus, mental health and addiction services, and NB Power.
Northern Ontario
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Northern Ont. man on probation charged with intimate partner violence, firearms offences
New details have emerged about a police standoff in northern Ontario that sent a school and day care into lockdown last month after police lay intimate partner violence-related charges.
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Sudbury police have several assault suspects in custody
Sudbury police closed an intersection downtown at Elm Street and Eyre Street Tuesday morning after an assault involving several people.
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Sault suspect tied snowblower to truck bumper, arrested for impaired, weapons offences
A suspended driver in Sault Ste. Marie has been charged with more than a dozen offences after someone reported a pickup truck driving around with a snowblower tied to the bumper.
London
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Fanshawe student designs the world's smallest arcade machine
The tiny machine is the creation of a Fanshawe College student. As a new generation of public school students looked on, a current-generation electro-mechanical engineer prepared to display her innovation.
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No path forward: staff reacting to closure of Craigwood Youth Services
Staff are reacting Tuesday to the news that Craigwood Youth Services is closing its doors. For seven decades, the organization served trouble youth and their families from across the province.
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Alleged scammers hand over ID from out of country, police trying to identify them
On Monday, police said two people went to a home on Franklin Avenue and told the female homeowner they were contractors, offering to clean the eavestrough.