Dec 29, 14:00

Monday, December 29, 2025 1:56 PM OPP charge man found crashed into highway ditch with open alcohol container       Ontario Provincial Police said they were called to the scene of a single-vehicle crash just after midnight on Dec. 26 near Rainbow Falls Provincial Park.

Monday, December 29, 2025 1:45 PM $400K worth of lobster hijacked on the way to Costco, shipper says       'For a mid-sized brokerage like ours, a $400,000 loss is significant,' said Dylan Rexing, the president and chief executive of supply chain company Rexing Companies.

Monday, December 29, 2025 1:45 PM Vancouver Whitecaps to settle fan lawsuit claiming Messi no-show       The lawyers for the fans say the settlement remains subject to court approval at an upcoming hearing, and that the Whitecaps and MLS continue to deny wrongdoing or liability.

Monday, December 29, 2025 1:12 PM Members of Canadian delegation blocked by Israel call for steeper sanctions       A group that included six Canadian MPs on a mission to meet with displaced Palestinians was turned away at the Allenby border crossing into the West Bank on Dec. 16.

Monday, December 29, 2025 1:03 PM 12-year-old London, Ont. boy charged with arson after residential fire       London police say a 12-year-old boy is facing an arson charge after a fire at a residential building on Sunday night. No injuries were reported.

Monday, December 29, 2025 12:55 PM Zelenskyy rejects Russia's claim Ukraine drones attacked Putin's residence       Russia says it is reviewing its negotiating position after claiming Ukrainian drones attacked the state residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin overnight Monday.

Monday, December 29, 2025 12:52 PM Heavy rainfall warning for B.C.'s north coast with up to 200 millimetres expected       Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for parts of British Columbia's north coast region, with some areas expecting as much as 200 millimetres today.

Monday, December 29, 2025 12:42 PM Guelph man arrested in attempted murder of his mother: police       Guelph police said they responded to a report of a woman in her 60s being assaulted and strangled. Police later arrested the woman's son.

Monday, December 29, 2025 11:42 AM Toronto Raptors sign centre Mo Bamba       The Toronto Raptors have added some much-needed size with the signing of seven-foot centre Mo Bamba.

Monday, December 29, 2025 11:29 AM The Curator: Upgrade your living room with the best sofa deals this Boxing Week       Don't miss these Boxing Week sofa deals from brands like Silk & Snow, Wayfair, and Article–grab them before they vanish!

CityNews Toronto Monday, December 29, 2025 1:44 PM Man charged with murder after fatal Liberty Village stabbing       Toronto police say they have arrested a man in connection to a fatal stabbing in Liberty Village. According to investigators, the victim was found with a stab wound on the north side of King Street West and Joe Shuster Way just before 8 p.m. The victim was transported to a hospital where he was later […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, December 29, 2025 12:46 PM Organizers of West Bank delegation blocked by Israel call for steeper sanctions       OTTAWA — Members of a Canadian delegation that was denied entry to the West Bank earlier this month are calling on Ottawa to tighten sanctions targeting new Israeli settlements in occupied territory. A group that included six Canadian MPs on a mission to meet with displaced Palestinians was turned away at the Allenby border crossing […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, December 29, 2025 12:45 PM More than 60,000 customers without power after winter storm hits Ontario: Hydro One       Tens of thousands of Ontarians remain without power as blasts of heavy snow, freezing rain and strong winds continue to hit a swath of the province.  Hydro One, the province's largest electric utility, says that about 61,000 customers across Ontario are in the dark due to the storm, which has caused downed lines from ice […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, December 29, 2025 12:28 PM 1 arrested, 1 in hospital after suspected arson at federal government building in North York       A man is in custody and a woman is in the hospital after a fire broke out at a government building in North York. The fire occurred at 4900 Yonge St., which is an office building used by the federal government. It is also home to the North York Service Canada Centre and a passport […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, December 29, 2025 11:58 AM Guelph, Ont., man charged with attempted murder of his mother: police       Police say a man is facing charges after he allegedly tried to kill his mother in Guelph, Ont., last week.  Guelph police say officers responded to a call about a family dispute at an address near Edinburgh Road North and London Road West on Dec. 21.  They say a woman in her 60s reported that […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, December 29, 2025 11:40 AM Man and woman arrested in Brampton homicide investigation       A man and a woman have been arrested and charged in connection with a homicide that occurred in Brampton. Peel police responded to reports of a stabbing on Dec. 26 around 7:45 a.m. When they arrived at the residence near Main Street North and Church Street East, officers located a 32-year-old male victim inside the […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, December 29, 2025 11:32 AM Treasury Board minister silent on details of plan to shrink federal public service       OTTAWA — Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali says the federal government hasn't worked out details of its plans to cut the bureaucracy and boost the amount of time public servants spend in the office. Ali said in a recent interview with The Canadian Press the government is still finalizing its workforce adjustment and return-to-office plans. […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, December 29, 2025 11:09 AM What's open/closed on New Year's Day in Toronto       New Year's Day means some closures across the city as New Year's Eve celebrations wind down. Many businesses will be operating on holiday hours and several services will be paused and/or postponed by one day. Banks, Canada Post offices and government services will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 1. The Toronto Public Library will also […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, December 29, 2025 11:06 AM Where to celebrate New Year's Eve in Toronto, GTA       2026 is around the corner, and there are many ways to celebrate the new year in Toronto and the GTA on Wednesday night. If you are travelling around the GTA; the TTC, GO Transit and the UP Express will be free from 7 p.m. on Dec. 31 to 8 a.m. on Jan. 1. There will […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, December 29, 2025 8:16 AM Man in his 80s dead after North York fire       An elderly man has died after a fire at a North York retirement home late Sunday night, according to police. Toronto Fire tell CityNews they rescued the man from a fourth floor unit where the fire came from. Police say the fire occurred around 10:22 p.m. in the Bathurst Street and Finch Avenue West area. […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, December 29, 2025 8:07 AM Licences revoked from 28 driving schools in Toronto       Twenty-eight driving schools in Toronto have had their licences revoked by the Ontario government. The revoked schools are listed on the province's webpage showing all the driving schools in Ontario. In total, 66 schools are marked as revoked. These are described as schools that no longer provide the education courses that meet government standards. The […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, December 29, 2025 7:29 AM 2025: A Year in Canadian Politics 2.0       Happy Holidays from Frequency Podcast Network! This week we'll be joined by the Friends of Frequency (FOF). In part two of this special feed drop on The Big Story, Parliament Hill Bureau Chief for CityNews Cormac MacSweeney and CityNews political correspondent Glen McGregor discuss the biggest political headlines of 2025. They recap Mark Carney's first […]

Ottawa Citizen Monday, December 29, 2025 12:00 PM All of Peter Hum's Ottawa restaurant reviews from 2025       The Citizen's restaurant critic roamed widely in 2025, visiting more than 60 eateries, bakeries, cocktail bars and ice cream joints.

Ottawa Citizen Monday, December 29, 2025 11:35 AM 'We need to get these bills adopted': Justice Minister Sean Fraser on criminal justice reform       The Nova Scotia-based minister sat down for a year-end interview with the Ottawa Citizen to discuss bail reform, judicial delays and restorative justice

Ottawa Citizen Monday, December 29, 2025 11:00 AM Peter Hum picks Ottawa's best restaurant dishes of 2025       The Ottawa Citizen's restaurant critic lists the best things he ate this year, covering 20 categories.

Ottawa Citizen Monday, December 29, 2025 10:59 AM Freezing rain warning ended Monday with high winds expected       High winds expected later Monday could cause damage to ice-coated trees and hydro infrastructure.

Ottawa Citizen Monday, December 29, 2025 8:00 AM Why some Nepean areas may see longer and more frequent power outages       With some Nepean neighbourhoods more susceptible to power outages, many residents say they've developed backup plans to get them through a multi-day outage if necessary.

Windsor Star Monday, December 29, 2025 12:48 PM Strong winds topple trees, damage power lines across Windsor-Essex       Strong winds swept through Windsor Sunday night and into Monday, knocking down trees and nearly toppling hydro poles in parts of the city. The intersection of Tecumseh Road East and Southfield Drive was closed to traffic Monday morning as repair crews worked to clear downed power lines. Elsewhere in the city, uprooted and broken trees […]

Windsor Star Monday, December 29, 2025 12:10 PM Walking the Underground Railroad — pathway to uncovering SW Ontario history       In the U.S., it's the story about where the Underground Railroad began. But in Canada, it's about where it ended.

Windsor Star Monday, December 29, 2025 11:57 AM What's On Windsor: Your New Year's Eve event guide for the area       Dance into the early hours, catch a live cabaret performance, sip handcrafted cocktails, sing along to 2000s classics or watch fireworks light up the night. However you choose to celebrate, there's no wrong way to ring in the New Year across Windsor and Essex County. From all of us at the Windsor Star, Happy New Year […]

Windsor Star Monday, December 29, 2025 11:35 AM Most Windsor-Essex homes must have carbon monoxide gas alarms in 2026       On average, 11 people a year die from carbon monoxide poisoning in Ontario (50 across Canada).

Windsor Star Monday, December 29, 2025 10:16 AM Trade war uncertainty clouds Windsor mayor's optimism heading into 2026       'I still have that optimism in my heart. It is clouded by the uncertainty in the United States, and it's clouded by what all of us feel.'

Windsor Star Monday, December 29, 2025 9:31 AM Arrest made after Windsor police rescue critically injured woman under vehicle       Officers find woman trapped under Chevrolet Equinox. Impaired man arrested.

Windsor Star Monday, December 29, 2025 8:41 AM What happened in 2025? The Star's top Windsor-Essex news stories       Trump's trade war dominated the Windsor headlines through 2025, but there was plenty of other news, including historic elections and big investments.

Windsor Star Monday, December 29, 2025 8:20 AM 'Unacceptable' — Windsor judge doubles sentence for Circle K serial robber       Knife-wielding offender pleads guilty to month-long robbery spree that targeted nine Windsor convenience stores, mostly all-night Circle Ks.

Windsor Star Monday, December 29, 2025 7:30 AM Guest column: What renters should know when landlord makes 'Cash for Keys' deal       By: Jeff Wilkins Mary's landlord visited her and gave her a letter stating that he would offer her money if she voluntarily vacated the rental unit. This is better known as a 'Cash for Keys' deal.  The landlord told Mary she has to sign an N11 form (Agreement to End the Tenancy) right away, or he would evict her at the end of the month. Must Mary sign […]

The Province Monday, December 29, 2025 9:00 AM Why a three-month financial reset is smart for the new year       Tackle debt, build savings, learn financial skills, and create lasting momentum for your money goals. Find out how.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Monday, December 29, 2025 12:00 PM Councillor check-in: Kathryn MacDonald says first year was a confidence builder       Ward 1's Kathryn MacDonald said it's important to develop the confidence to speak up as a councillor, and push back when necessary.

Regina Leader-Post Monday, December 29, 2025 7:00 AM What to know as Sask. canola industry continues efforts to diversify amid Chinese tariffs       "We've done a terrific job as an entire value chain to help and support the expansion of crush capacity in this country and, again, really provide an important market diversification opportunity when the lights go off in markets like China."

Calgary Herald Monday, December 29, 2025 1:28 PM New Year's Eve in Calgary: Events and activities | What's open and closed       The revamped Eau Claire Plaza will host a New Year's Eve celebration and fireworks

Calgary Herald Monday, December 29, 2025 1:06 PM Your letters:       The power of New Year's resolutions When we all want changes, it gives each of us more power to make them happen. It began with the Babylonians 4,000 years ago, making promises to their gods at the start of their new year for the coming harvest. It has continued, perhaps, because when the whole world […]

Calgary Herald Monday, December 29, 2025 9:51 AM Flames mourn death of Guy Chouinard, who scored first goal in Calgary's NHL history       Guy Chouinard skated for nine seasons with the Flames franchise, three of those in Calgary.

Calgary Herald Monday, December 29, 2025 8:53 AM Cartoon break time: Editorial cartoons to ring in a new year       A new year awaits! Here are some offerings from our editorial cartoonists appropriate for the season. These were our New Year editorial cartoons at the start of 2025: Want to see more holiday-themed editorial cartoonists? Our collection of Christmas editorial cartoons from 2025 is at this link. Click here to see the 2024 collection of […]

Calgary Herald Monday, December 29, 2025 8:43 AM 4 Takeaways from Roughnecks' rough home-opening NLL loss       The visiting Buffalo Bandits beat tht Calgary Roughnecks 13-7 in the squads homeopener at the Saddledome.

Calgary Herald Monday, December 29, 2025 7:30 AM Leong: Alberta needs more routine driver testing       As time passes, bad habits can form and rules can routinely become bent or outright forgotten — not necessarily on purpose or for nefarious reasons

Calgary Herald Monday, December 29, 2025 7:00 AM Jalisco tourism minister looks to strengthen ties between Canada and Mexico       'Canada has always been a really important market for Jalisco'

Vancouver Sun Monday, December 29, 2025 12:10 PM Watch the new trailer for the Vancouver-shot Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair       Frankie Muniz and Bryan Cranston return for Hulu's limited series reboot of hit sitcom Malcolm in the Middle

Vancouver Sun Monday, December 29, 2025 11:29 AM RCMP search for information after man found dead north of Kelowna       Joseph Robert McCook, 43, was found dead in the 16000-block of Gatzke Road in Lake Country on Christmas Day

Vancouver Sun Monday, December 29, 2025 9:00 AM Metro Vancouver's newest park will change the way you see our region       From Widgeon Marsh Regional Park, it is apparent that Metro Vancouver stands on the edge of a vast wilderness. But should it have been left undisturbed?

Vancouver Sun Monday, December 29, 2025 9:00 AM Has food culture embraced gluttony as a refuge from our existential worries?       Pete McMartin: TV commercials for mass-produced food help fuel Canada's rising obesity rate which, according to the World Health Organization, now stands at 27.3 per cent of the population

Vancouver Sun Monday, December 29, 2025 9:00 AM The year in pictures: See our photographers' top shots of 2025       Beauty and impact: The best images of 2025 by photographers Jason Payne, Nick Procaylo and Arlen Redekop

Dec 29, 08:00

Monday, December 29, 2025 7:44 AM Man facing murder charges after couple dies in shooting on rural Alberta road: RCMP       Mounties in Alberta say a man who was on the lam has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder after a husband and wife died in a targeted shooting on a rural road.

Monday, December 29, 2025 6:50 AM Popularity persists for Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew two years into government mandate       Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew's popularity shows little sign of sagging, more than two years after his NDP government was elected.

Monday, December 29, 2025 6:28 AM From cold to closed: Advances in DNA analysis helped solve cold cases in 2025       In a Quebec courtroom last October, Sylvie Desjardins delivered a message to her daughter's killer that was 30 years in the making.

Monday, December 29, 2025 6:17 AM Cold War bomb shelter in Nova Scotia being converted into high-end doomsday condos       A former Cold War fallout shelter in rural Nova Scotia is being transformed into luxury condominiums for elite clients seeking refuge from global crises.

Monday, December 29, 2025 6:08 AM Freezing rain, blowing snow expected to slam much of Eastern Canada       The nasty side of Old Man Winter continues as freezing rain, blowing snow and strong winds are expected to slam areas in Eastern Canada, from Ontario to Newfoundland and Labrador.

CityNews Toronto Monday, December 29, 2025 7:29 AM 2025: A Year in Canadian Politics 2.0       Happy Holidays from Frequency Podcast Network! This week we'll be joined by the Friends of Frequency (FOF). In part two of this special feed drop on The Big Story, Parliament Hill Bureau Chief for CityNews and political correspondent Glen McGregor discuss the biggest political headlines of 2025. They recap Mark Carney's first few months as […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, December 29, 2025 5:38 AM US offers Ukraine 15-year security guarantee as part of peace plan, Zelenskyy says       KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The United States is offering Ukraine security guarantees for a period of 15 years as part of a proposed peace plan, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday, though he said he would prefer an American commitment of up to 50 years to deter Russia from further attempts to seize its neighbor's […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, December 29, 2025 4:00 AM Carney's foreign policy shift to trade, security prompts questions about human rights       OTTAWA — As Prime Minister Mark Carney puts trade and security at the centre of Canada's foreign policy, observers say Ottawa is also shifting how it asserts its values on the world stage. The Liberals insist they are still standing up for human rights globally while seeking investment from China, India and Gulf countries. But […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, December 29, 2025 4:00 AM From cold to closed: Advances in DNA analysis helped solve cold cases in 2025       MONTREAL — In a Quebec courtroom last October, Sylvie Desjardins delivered a message to her daughter's killer that was 30 years in the making. "You thought you were taking a life, but in truth, you only added weight to your own existence," she told killer Réal Courtemanche. "You will carry this silence, this emptiness, this […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, December 29, 2025 4:00 AM From small farms to your cup: What it takes to make that one cup of fresh coffee       OAKVILLE — As a stream of roasted coffee beans drops into a barrel, it fills an Oakville, Ont., roastery with a smell practically strong enough to caffeinate you. The roasted beans, now a rich, deep brown, were once small and green, bagged in large burlap sacks and shipped to Canadian ports from the coffee-producing countries […]

Ottawa Citizen Monday, December 29, 2025 6:00 AM For the first time in 35 years, Bob McKenzie isn't at the world juniors — here's what he's doing       The world junior hockey championship is unfolding without Bob McKenzie on the scene for the first time in more than three decades No arena walk-throughs. No early morning preview shows. No Christmas Day flights to wherever the tournament happens to land that year. Just the games on television — and a very different holiday rhythm […]

Ottawa Citizen Monday, December 29, 2025 4:00 AM The most annoying stories in Ottawa from 2025 | Opinion       Brigitte Pellerin: Read all about the sidewalk that made locals lawyer up, pointless work from our Night Mayor, and the 'debate' over hockey rinks.

Windsor Star Monday, December 29, 2025 7:30 AM Guest column: What renters should know when landlord makes 'Cash for Keys' deal       By: Jeff Wilkins Mary's landlord visited her and gave her a letter stating that he would offer her money if she voluntarily vacated the rental unit. This is better known as a 'Cash for Keys' deal.  The landlord told Mary she has to sign an N11 form (Agreement to End the Tenancy) right away, or he would evict her at the end of the month. Must Mary sign […]

Regina Leader-Post Monday, December 29, 2025 7:00 AM What to know as Sask. canola industry continues efforts to diversify amid Chinese tariffs       "We've done a terrific job as an entire value chain to help and support the expansion of crush capacity in this country and, again, really provide an important market diversification opportunity when the lights go off in markets like China."

Calgary Herald Monday, December 29, 2025 7:30 AM Leong: Alberta needs more routine driver testing       As time passes, bad habits can form and rules can routinely become bent or outright forgotten — not necessarily on purpose or for nefarious reasons

Calgary Herald Monday, December 29, 2025 7:00 AM Jalisco tourism minister looks to strengthen ties between Canada and Mexico       'Canada has always been a really important market for Jalisco'