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What we know about Ahmed al-Ahmed, the bystander hailed as a hero for disarming Bondi gunman
The family of Ahmed al-Ahmed, a Muslim father of two who tackled one of the alleged attackers during a mass shooting on Sunday at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, has spoken out, hailing their son as a “hero.” Source link
Menorah lit in 'days of darkness' as Winnipeg Jews mark Hanukkah in wake of Sydney shooting
More than 100 people gathered for prayers and lit the first candle of the menorah in Winnipeg during a ceremony overshadowed by a deadly shooting in Australia hours earlier during a similar Hanukkah celebration. Source link
Canada's inflation rate stayed flat in November but grocery prices grew at fastest pace in nearly 2 years
Canada’s annual inflation rate was unchanged at 2.2 per cent in November, Statistics Canada said on Monday. Source link
'You're going to die in Canada': U.S. suspect charged in cross-border extortion threats
American authorities have charged a suspect in California after a cross-border investigation tied him to death threats against a target of the Bishnoi gang who was living in Canada. Source link
Rob Reiner, dead at 78, remembered as Hollywood legend in his own right after following father's footsteps
Rob Reiner, the son of a comedy giant, who went on to become one himself as one of the pre-eminent filmmakers of his generation, with movies such as The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally and A Few Good Men, has died. He was 78. Source link
Authorities renew search for Brown University shooter after releasing person of interest
Police renewed their search Monday for the gunman who killed two Brown University students and wounded nine others, a day after they released a person of interest after determining the evidence pointed “in a different direction.” Source link
Authorities to release person of interest detained in Brown University shooting
A person of interest detained after a Brown University shooting that killed two students and injured nine will be released after law enforcement authorities determined there was no basis to keep the individual in custody, officials said Sunday night. Source link
Edmonton sees record increase in frostbite amputations, despite innovative treatment
Advocates call for more support and changes to policy as new data shows frostbite numbers increased again in Edmonton last winter, with the majority performed on people without housing. Source link