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Canadian economy shrank by 0.3% in October, the biggest slump in almost 3 years
The drop was largely due to contraction in the goods and services sectors. Analysts had predicted that growth would dip by 0.2 per cent ahead of the release. Source link
Gavin McKenna wants to lead Canada to World Juniors gold
The 18-year-old hockey player reflects on last year’s tournament and his desire to bring home a gold medal for Canada. Source link
Meet the 'head elf' running emailsanta.com for 3 decades
The website emailsanta.com receives millions of letters from children (and adults) from across the world, all addressed to Santa Claus. While many take the opportunity to ask Santa for gifts, lots of children also write looking for comfort. Source link
Gene therapy for Huntington’s disease showed great promise in 2025
An experimental gene therapy seems to slow the progression of Huntington’s disease by about 75 per cent, and researchers are working to make its complicated delivery much more practical Source link
Trucking companies face interprovincial issues amid national conversation on alleviating barriers
The Manitoba Trucking Association says businesses in the industry continue to grapple with interprovincial issues every day, despite a national conversation on alleviating barriers in light of American tariffs. One company on the Manitoba-Saskatchewan border says navigating two sets of provincial rules adds administrative burdens. Source link
Manitoba First Nation sues former chief, alleging 'kickbacks,' diversion of funds and other 'corrupt practices'
Peguis First Nation is suing former chief Glenn Hudson over allegations he failed to act in the best interest of the band and financially benefitted from breaches of duty — including claims that he enriched himself, his family and supporters. Source link
Losing ground: Northern communities seek solutions for threatened cemeteries
More than half the cemetery in Fort McPherson, N.W.T., could be lost to erosion in 30 years. Communities in the Yukon and Nunavut share what they’ve learned from dealing with similar challenges. Source link
In times of drought, why are residential consumers ‘targeted’ with conservation measures?
As the worst drought in decades dragged on through the summer of 2025, some Nova Scotians who use municipal water supplies were asked and then ordered to conserve water. This generated resentment and resistance over a perceived double standard between residential and commercial users. Source link
Bitter feud ensues after landlord's failed attempt to raise tenants' rent 65%
A New Brunswick tenant and his landlord have been in a bitter year-long dispute that involves a 65 per cent rent increase, a failed eviction attempt, and claims that the rental unit, a bungalow, is needed to house the owner’s aging mother-in-law. Source link
Russian air attack on Ukraine kills 3 and knocks out power across country
Russia hammered Ukraine with missiles and drones in a new air attack on Tuesday, authorities said, killing at least three people including a child and triggering emergency power cuts across the country as Ukrainians gear up to celebrate Christmas. Source link