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Rare instance of polar bear cub being adopted near Churchill verified by scientists
Scientists were recently greeted with a most unexpected surprise when a polar bear mother and her cub were walking near Churchill in mid-November when scientists witnessed the mother adopt a second cub, marking just the 13th such case of cub adoption within the western Hudson Bay study population of northeastern Manitoba. Source link
With American alcohol back on N.S. shelves in, here's what people are buying
In the first week that American alcohol was back on shelves in the province, the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation sold about $3 million worth of the products, representing about 20 per cent of the remaining U.S. inventory. Source link
Bondi Beach mass shooting suspect charged with 59 offences, including 15 counts of murder
A suspected gunman in Sydney’s Bondi Beach massacre was charged with 59 offences including 15 charges of murder on Wednesday, as hundreds of mourners gathered in Sydney to begin funerals for the victims. Source link
How ISIS could be linked to the deadly Bondi Beach mass shooting
The suspects alleged to have carried out the deadly mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach may have been inspired by ISIS or provided actual training to help carry out the attack, experts of the militant group say. Source link
PQ lead in polls won't last, referendum promise will turn off Quebecers, Legault says
François Legault’s political future looks bleek. His party is currently projected to win zero seats in the next provincial election. But in a recent interview with Radio-Canada Téléjournal host Patrice Roy, the premier said he believes he will win next October and the Parti Québécois’s lead in the polls won’t last. Source link
U.S. ski towns hope holiday season marks turnaround after slump in Canadian visitors
American ski towns bracing for a steep decline in Canadian tourism are still hoping they can coax their northern neighbours back this holiday season. Ultimately, the decision to travel south might hinge on snowfall rather than politics. Source link
Undocumented children at risk due to unviable immigration wait times, lawyers warn
Undocumented youth in Canada say they’re feeling worried and hopeless as they face decades-long processing times for permanent residence under the humanitarian and compassionate pathway. Lawyers fear more children will lose their status in the coming years, forcing them to go underground. Source link
Bare trust tax filings on pause again as government mulls exemptions
Canada’s tax agency says it doesn’t expect Canadians who hold simple trusts, known as bare trusts, to file required tax forms this coming tax season — but legislative changes currently before the House of Commons means the requirements will likely be there in 2027. Source link
Draisaitl reaches 1,000-point milestone in Oilers’ 6-4 win over Penguins
Edmonton Oilers centre Leon Draisaitl became the fourth-fastest active player in NHL history to reach 1,000 career points in the first period of a 6-4 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Source link