Dec 24, 22:00

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 7:43 PM Lethbridge charities reach Christmas Hope fundraising goal       The Christmas Hope campaign is a collaborative effort between several charities in Lethbridge and many member organizations say they reached their fundraising goals this year.

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 7:34 PM Edmonton father dies in hospital E.R. waiting to see a doctor       On Monday, Dec. 22, Prashant Sreekumar, 44, had severe chest pains while at work. A client drove him to the Grey Nuns Hospital where he died waiting to see a doctor.

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 7:21 PM Family of woman seriously injured in Highway 1 crash says life can change in a moment       One person died in the collision on Monday, which involved three vehicles and happened around 7:15 a.m. in the westbound lanes just before the 176th Street exit in Surrey.

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 7:20 PM B.C. man pleads guilty to charges of sextorting teens across Canada       Mounties began investigating the case after victims in Nova Scotia, Quebec and Ontario reported being extorted by someone they'd met on social media.

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 7:20 PM Man arrested, charged after alleged Penticton, B.C. sexual assault       Police are asking anyone who witnessed the incident in the 200-block of Orchard Avenue or has additional information to contact Penticton RCMP.

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 7:02 PM Saskatchewan gets festive with Christmas Eve celebrations       Families are getting ready for the big day with fun, festive events. People took their family sledding, skiing, and to Christmas-themed puppet shows for a fun Christmas Eve.

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 6:59 PM Local Calgary restaurant donates hundreds of burgers to those in need       Calgary burger restaurant Flipp'n Burgers made two big donations of 400-burgers each to the Calgary Drop-In Centre and the Mustard Seed on Christmas Eve.

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 6:44 PM Bear believed to be burned while hibernating now recovering at B.C. wildlife shelter       'We got the call on Saturday evening that this bear was curled up on the middle of the road and somebody shooed it off the road,' Angelika Langen said.

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 5:39 PM Male pedestrian killed, 4 injured after vehicle crashes into Toronto store       Toronto police and emergency crews are on scene after a vehicle went into a building, with one pedestrian killed and two pedestrians injured.

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 5:27 PM Calgary police seek public help finding suspect in 2 sexual assaults       Police believe the same man is responsible for both assaults, but the second victim has not contacted police and the suspect remains at large.

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, December 24, 2025 9:24 PM North Korea displays apparent progress in construction of nuclear-powered submarine       SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Thursday displayed apparent progress in the construction of a nuclear-powered submarine, with state media photos showing a largely completed hull, as leader Kim Jong Un condemned rival South Korea's push to acquire the technology. North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency said Kim visited a shipyard to […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, December 24, 2025 7:23 PM Canadian Food Inspection Agency recalls vegan bacon product over undeclared wheat       OTTAWA — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for a vegan bacon product sold in Ontario because it contains wheat, which doesn't appear on the list of ingredients. The agency says the vegan bacon is sold under the brand Veggie Paradise. It says wheat is an allergen and people with celiac or […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, December 24, 2025 3:59 PM 1 dead, 4 injured after vehicle crashes into North York building       Toronto police say the vehicle crashed into a building near Dufferin Street and Finch Avenue West just before 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

Calgary Herald Wednesday, December 24, 2025 7:34 PM 'Full go-mode': Calgarians head out for last-minute shopping on Christmas Eve       'In this weather today, I wasn't expecting people to come out, but there are a lot of people,' said one store employee

Calgary Herald Wednesday, December 24, 2025 4:33 PM Calgary burger joint donates more than 1,000 burgers to the community for Christmas Eve       'I don't think anyone deserves to be hungry,' said co-owner Jorgji Qiro

Calgary Herald Wednesday, December 24, 2025 4:00 PM Chestermere RCMP investigating violent home invasion       Police asking for security and dashcam footage in area where homeowner assaulted by two masked men

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, December 24, 2025 7:07 PM Police cruiser rammed, suspect flees in attempted Langley traffic stop       'This was an extremely dangerous situation that put both officers and members of the public at significant risk' — Sgt. Zynal Sharoom, Langley RCMP

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, December 24, 2025 5:58 PM Pedestrian dead in hit-and-run collision in White Rock       White Rock RCMP say the pedestrian was hit Tuesday afternoon in the 15600-block of Cliff Avenue.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, December 24, 2025 5:43 PM Man injured in targeted shooting on Vancouver Island       RCMP say shots were fired from one vehicle to another vehicle in Colwood. Bullets hit the driver, a 34-year-old man.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, December 24, 2025 5:30 PM Former Conservative candidate drops legal challenge of Surrey-Guildford election results       Honveer Singh Randhawa, who lost in Surrey-Guildford by 22 votes to Garry Begg of the NDP, had alleged coercion of care home residents

Dec 24, 14:00

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 1:55 PM Lawsuit by Humboldt Broncos' families dismissed by judge       In his decision, Judge Graeme Mitchell of Court of King's Bench in Regina says the families' allegations are not sound in law and lack merit.

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 1:26 PM 'Simply a scam': B.C. community gardens growing big tax breaks for developers       The province, through BC Assessment, can reclassify land from Class 6 business use to Class 8 recreational property/non-profit organization use for community gardens or dog parks.

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 1:22 PM Toronto police release image of woman sought in hate-motivated mischief probe       Toronto police are asking anyone with information or who knows the identity of the suspect in a hate-motivated mischief investigation to call the authorities.

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 1:12 PM What is the 'Santa Claus rally' and could your portfolio see a boost?       Some big seasonal buying activity is poised to happen on Bay and Wall streets in what stock traders sometimes refer to as a "Santa Claus rally."

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 12:45 PM The Wegovy weight loss pill could come to Canada. What we know       The FDA approved the one-a-day Wegovy pill, the first oral GLP-1 medication for obesity in the U.S., Wegovy manufacturer Novo Nordisk said in a statement Tuesday.

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 12:23 PM Quebec government to ask Supreme Court of Canada to weigh in on electoral map changes       The Quebec government says it will ask the Supreme Court to hear an appeal aimed at stopping a redrawing of the provincial electoral map.

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 12:02 PM N.S. man charged after RCMP discover homemade bombs, firearms       A 34-year-old man is facing multiple firearms offences, including six counts of the unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted weapon.

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 11:48 AM Donald Trump says 'pathetic trainwreck' Stephen Colbert should be taken off air       'Now, after being terminated by CBS, but left out to dry, he has actually gotten worse, along with his nonexistent ratings,' Trump wrote on Truth Social.

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 11:32 AM Ottawa suspends plans to ban single-use plastic exports       The federal government is suspending the planned export ban on single-use plastics due to tariffs and supply chain issues "creating significant pressure on the domestic economy."

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 11:28 AM Canada backs Greenland's sovereignty as U.S. talks of annexation       Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand plans to visit the Greenland community of Nuuk to open a Canadian consulate there early next year.

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, December 24, 2025 1:19 PM Man wanted after York Regional Police say 'unprovoked' assault happened at Vaughan plaza       York Regional Police officers say the incident in Vaughan happened just after 6 p.m. on Tuesday near Mable Smith Way and Interchange Way.

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, December 24, 2025 12:32 PM 1 charged, another wanted in Oshawa fatal stabbing       Durham Regional Police say the victim was found in the Park Road South and John Street West area of Oshawa early Tuesday.

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, December 24, 2025 12:01 PM Prime Minister Mark Carney's holiday message to Canadians       OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says the holiday season is a time to slow down and reflect and to reconnect with loved ones. In a recorded message to Canadians, he says the holidays remind people of all traditions that light follows darkness. Carney, who is Catholic, says Christmas is a special time for Christians […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, December 24, 2025 11:39 AM Santa cleared for Christmas Eve travel, transport minister says       The federal transport minister says Santa Claus has been cleared for travel in Canadian airspace. Steven MacKinnon released a video in which he authorizes Santa to deliver Christmas presents in Canada. It has become an annual tradition for the federal transport minister to release a Christmas Eve video officially permitting Santa's travel. This year's video […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, December 24, 2025 11:10 AM Calls renewed for improved safety measures at Ontario long-term care homes after recent deaths       Concerns are being raised about whether long-term care homes are doing enough to protect seniors after the death of an elderly resident in Quebec who wandered outside her home. The same incident has happened in Ontario before and calls are being renewed to make sure it doesn't happen again. Emily Hladkowicz's grandfather Heinz lived in […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, December 24, 2025 10:45 AM Government suspending ban on single-use plastic exports       OTTAWA — The federal government is suspending the planned export ban on single-use plastics due to tariffs and supply chain issues "creating significant pressure on the domestic economy." The government launched a 70-day consultation about not moving forward with the single-use plastic export ban on Saturday through the Canada Gazette. The government says the progress […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, December 24, 2025 10:22 AM What would Emily do: A Boss Who Doesn't Care, When to Quit & Taking a Pay Cut       In today's The Big Story Podcast, a special holiday edition of What Would Emily Do where she answers your real career questions. We're talking about what to do when your boss doesn't care about your health, how to know when it's actually time to quit your job, and how to think about taking a pay […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, December 24, 2025 10:09 AM Toronto police working to identify pedestrian struck by vehicle in Yorkville       Toronto police are asking for the public's help in identifying a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle last week in Yorkville. The woman, who was in a wheelchair, was struck by a northbound Chrysler while in the curb lane on Avenue Road near Yorkville Avenue around 2 a.m. last Friday. She was taken to […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, December 24, 2025 9:47 AM 5 facing charges for allegedly stealing over $2M in merchandise from Ajax Amazon centre       Five people, including two Amazon employees, have been charged for allegedly stealing over $2 million in merchandise from an Amazon fulfillment centre in Ajax. Durham police launched an investigation last month after they were contacted by Amazon, who alleged two employees had stolen the goods over a two-year period. On Dec. 15, the two employees […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, December 24, 2025 9:07 AM A blast in Gaza wounds a soldier and Israel accuses Hamas of ceasefire violation       JERUSALEM (AP) — An explosive device detonated in Gaza on Wednesday, injuring one Israeli soldier and prompting Israel to accuse Hamas of violating the U.S.-brokered ceasefire. It was the latest incident to threaten the tenuous truce that has held since Oct. 10 as each side accuses the other of violations. The blast came as Hamas […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, December 24, 2025 7:48 AM Thousands flock to Bethlehem to revive Christmas spirit after 2 years of war in Gaza       BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — Thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem's Manger Square on Christmas Eve as families heralded a much-needed boost of holiday spirit. The giant Christmas tree that was absent during the Israel-Hamas war returned on Wednesday. The city where Christians believe Jesus was born had cancelled Christmas celebrations for the past two […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, December 24, 2025 7:10 AM 2 injured in collision, express lanes closed on Hwy. 401 eastbound in Pickering       Two people have been injured has been rushed to hospital after two collisions in the eastbound express lanes on Highway 401 in Pickering. Ontario Provincial Police say they were called to the highway between Whites Road and Brock Road due to a crash around 6:45 a.m. on Wednesday. A two-vehicle collision involving a transport truck […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, December 24, 2025 1:05 PM How Ottawa Charge has built its first winning streak before a meeting with PWHL's top team       An inspiring, overtime road victory over the Toronto Sceptres came after a "Takeover Tour" OT victory over Minnesota Frost.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, December 24, 2025 11:00 AM What's new in blue and black? Recycling changes coming to Ottawa       The city will no longer collect blue and black bin contents, but a contractor will, and what you can recycle is changing somewhat, too.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, December 24, 2025 8:00 AM Around the home: Colourful holiday cacti bring mid-winter cheer        If the blanket of snow has you longing for colour, consider the beloved holiday cacti.   There are three types of holiday cacti that you can grow indoors with colourful results. In their native habitat, they grow in shady areas with high humidity in the coastal mountains and sub-tropical rain forests of south-eastern Brazil. They not only look different […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, December 24, 2025 12:21 PM Detroit News crowns Windsor-built Dodge Charger vehicle of the year       The Windsor-built Dodge Charger is racking up top automotive honours. The SIXPACK-powered Charger Scat Pack, assembled at the Windsor Assembly Plant, has been named The Detroit News' Vehicle of the Year. It's a major win for the local auto sector at a time when U.S. President Donald Trump's rhetoric has increasingly targeted vehicles built outside […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, December 24, 2025 8:35 AM Second power feed improves service to Lakeshore: Enwin       A second power feed now serving Lakeshore will provide more reliable power and reduce the impact of outages, Enwin Utilities said Monday.  Before the second power feed, Lakeshore was served by a single feeder from the Belle River Transformer Station.   "With the addition of the new feeder, each line will now supply half of the community's load. This upgrade significantly […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, December 24, 2025 7:11 AM 'Rightfully mad' — American columnist asks: Canada, 'can we still be friends?'       'The (Trump) administration's behaviour towards Canada has been self-destructive and foolish,' said one U.S. Republican congressman.

Windsor Star Wednesday, December 24, 2025 7:00 AM Bright lights, big displays: Holiday homes draw crowds across Windsor-Essex       It's hard to miss the sparkle this time of year, as Windsor-Essex homeowners flip the switch on bold, bright and sometimes over-the-top holiday displays that light up neighbourhoods after dark. From Amherstburg to Belle River, the glow of lights have drawn people out for drives through residential streets to take in the displays. This December, […]

The Province Wednesday, December 24, 2025 1:07 PM Canucks Live: Merry Christmas, now get out of town; World Junior prospects       What to expect after the Christmas break and Canuck prospects at World Juniors

The Province Wednesday, December 24, 2025 9:00 AM Empty Stocking Fund: Kids in Richmond transition home get chance at a merry Christmas       'It started with her little guy asking are we not having Christmas, because we don't have a tree,' Angela Toussaint said

The Province Wednesday, December 24, 2025 9:00 AM Twenty years after Sports Page's demise, Yulin' with the Page still resonates       As Don Taylor explains: 'It speaks to a time when sports wasn't taken as seriously and was probably a lot more fun'

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, December 24, 2025 9:52 AM Judge tosses Humboldt Broncos bus crash lawsuit       The lawsuit was brought by four parents of players who were killed along with the parents of an assistant coach.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, December 24, 2025 7:00 AM What's open and closed in Saskatoon during the holidays       Here's a list of places in Saskatoon closing or changing hours for Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year's.

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, December 24, 2025 12:14 PM Man woke in Regina hospital to learn son, 11, died from carbon monoxide leak       Sergio Losco is recovering from a lung infection after he and his son were found unconscious from a carbon monoxide leak in their downtown Regina apartment.

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, December 24, 2025 8:00 AM Regina pediatric unit becomes Santa's workshop during the holidays       "Every day in the hospital is hard, and once you get to know the kids a little bit you can get to know maybe what are their favourite things and how can we incorporate that into their stay."

Calgary Herald Wednesday, December 24, 2025 1:22 PM Man arrested for break-and-enter a day after being detained for similar crime       'One man has been charged in relation to both incidents,' police said

Calgary Herald Wednesday, December 24, 2025 8:00 AM Flames fan guide to world juniors: Pressure on Parekh, Reschny's role and more       For the first time in a half decade, the Flames have multiple prospects on Canada's roster at the world junior hockey championship.

Calgary Herald Wednesday, December 24, 2025 7:00 AM 'Break out the sunscreen and golf clubs': The great Calgary Christmas heat wave of 1999       Looking back to Christmas Eve in Calgary 26 years ago conjures up more-than-warm memories. That's because our pretty little city on the Bow was experiencing a heat wave during the holiday season in 1999. The city hit a record December temperature of 17.6 degrees that day. Those mild temperatures continued for a few days, with […]

Calgary Sun Wednesday, December 24, 2025 7:00 AM Letters, Dec. 24, 2025: 'We forgot about entrepreneurship, hard work and innovation'       One nation There was a moment there where it seemed like maybe people were starting to get it. This year began with Justin Trudeau resigning and Mark Carney voted in as party leader. We had an election, which resulted in the majority of Canadians choosing the Liberals over the Conservatives. The Bloc, NDP and Greens […]

Calgary Sun Wednesday, December 24, 2025 7:00 AM HILL: Alberta Next Panel calls for less Ottawa — and it could pay off       Last Friday, less than a week before Christmas, the Smith government quietly released the final report from its Alberta Next Panel, which assessed Alberta's role in Canada. Among other things, the panel recommends the federal government transfer some of its tax revenue to provincial governments so they can assume more control over the delivery of […]

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, December 24, 2025 1:02 PM Property Watch: Ultimate concrete retreat on the market in Whistler       Originally built in 2004 by the eighties punk band DOA, the current owners undertook a full-scale renovation in 2022. Find out more.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, December 24, 2025 12:18 PM Snowfall warnings in effect for several B.C. highways, rainy Christmas for Metro Vancouver       Residents at higher elevations of Metro Vancouver could see snow overnight Thursday but that will likely switch to showers on Boxing Day.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, December 24, 2025 9:00 AM B.C. residential school survivor joyfully overdoes Christmas, perhaps due to early deprivation       Douglas Todd: Despite abusive nuns, Frances Ceen-ne Carlick fondly recalls one residential school teacher who encouraged her to dance and wear her family's bear skin at the annual Christmas concert. "I think that really saved me."

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, December 24, 2025 9:00 AM Adopt-A-School: Sedins ask others to join them in helping schoolchildren       This breakfast program has been supported by The Vancouver Sun Children's Fund Adopt-A-School campaign for years and is again asking for $35,000 to buy food.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, December 24, 2025 9:00 AM B.C. fertility clinics run out of funding as demand soars for public program       The province's IVF program has been incredibly popular but patients worry as funding is expended and waiting lists grow

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, December 24, 2025 9:00 AM What you need to know about NDAs in the workplace       Vancouver Symphony Orchestra sexual assault allegations are triggering conversations on employment law and rights