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Canada is 'strongest when we're united,' PM says in holiday message
Prime Minister Mark Carney, in his first Christmas address, wished Canadians a joyful season with time to ‘rest, reconnect and celebrate with the people that you love the most.’ Source link
Getting into the Christmas spirit around the world
The Christmas season took a variety of forms around the world this year, from dancing and camel rides in Pakistan and seven-pointed piñatas in Mexico, to Santas taking over the streets and canals of Italy. Source link
Jumbo Ozaki, the winningest Japanese golfer in history, dies at 78
Masashi “Jumbo” Ozaki, whose 113 worldwide victories were the most of any player from Japan, died Wednesday in his home country after a battle with colon cancer, the Japan Golf Tour said. He was 78. Source link
McDavid and Draisaitl combine for 8 points, lift surging Oilers to 3rd in Pacific
Connor McDavid had five assists and Leon Draisaitl three goals as the hometown Edmonton Oilers kept rolling into the holiday hiatus with a 5-1 victory over their rival Calgary Flames on Tuesday. Source link
Canada needs to stand firm as trade talks approach, says Unifor president
As Canada approaches a review of its key free trade deal with the United States next year, Unifor national president Lana Payne says it’s important to stand firm for a good deal. Source link
'Grateful that I'm still alive’: Man’s life saved by stranger at Whistler, B.C., restaurant
Dan and Kathy Sickavish were celebrating their wedding anniversary at The Keg in Whistler, B.C. But after being married for four decades, Kathy knew right away when the meal took a turn and Dan was in trouble. Source link
EU, France condemn U.S. visa ban targeting former EU commissioner, activists
The Trump administration on Tuesday imposed visa bans on a former European Union commissioner and anti-disinformation campaigners it says were involved in censoring U.S. social media platforms, in the latest move in a campaign aimed at European rules that U.S. officials say go beyond legitimate regulation. Source link
U.S., Ukraine reach consensus on key issues to end war, but territorial disputes remain
The United States and Ukraine have reached a consensus on several critical issues aimed at bringing an end to the nearly four-year conflict between Russia and Ukraine, but sensitive issues around territorial control and managing its nuclear plant remain unresolved, Zelenskyy told journalists on Tuesday. Source link