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Long-serving inmate with history of prison hostage-takings sentenced in Nova Scotia
A 43-year-old convicted murderer incarcerated since a teen has been handed an additional 12 months behind bars for confining two correctional guards, with a Nova Scotia judge remarking on the lengthy periods in segregation she has faced during her time in the prison system. Source link
Europe, Ukraine must be involved in U.S.-Russia peace plan circulating, European diplomats say
Ukraine and Europe must be consulted on any efforts to end Russia’s invasion of its neighbour, top European diplomats said Thursday, as reports circulated about a U.S.-Russian proposal to end the war at a time when corruption allegations have rattled Ukraine’s government. Source link
Residents in this rural B.C community receive a prescription to exercise at a rec centre
Ian Walters received a prescription from his paramedical nurse this past summer, but instead of receiving a pill, he was given a pass to the Similkameen Recreation Centre in Keremeos, B.C., to use the gym and take part in programming. Source link
U of S Huskies veterans aim to go out on a winning note in Vanier Cup
The Huskies take on the Montreal Carabins in the Vanier Cup Saturday at Mosaic Stadium in Regina (1p.m. CST on CBC). Source link
Syrian family reunited in Alberta after nearly a decade of immigration hurdles
Baraah Mohammad wanted to join her family in Canada after fleeing the war. What ensued was an eight-year struggle through the immigration process. Source link
$10M deal gives Winnipeg developer control of land from First Nation he advised
A former golf course north of Winnipeg purchased with money Peguis First Nation received as reparation for broken treaty promises is now mostly in the hands of a property developer who used to advise the band and its real estate trust. Source link
U.S. ambassador resents meddling in foreign electoral politics, but Trump doesn't seem to mind doing so
Pete Hoekstra accused Canada of interfering in electoral politics south in the U.S. Wednesday night at an event in Ottawa. It was an interesting perspective given that the man who nominated him for a U.S. ambassador role, President Donald Trump, hasn’t exactly been circumspect in talking about foreign elections. Source link
‘Buy Canadian’ could take a backseat to cost and convenience this Christmas
Canadian businesses and retailers are hoping shoppers will continue to support local this holiday season, but ten months into the trade war with the U.S., the cost of living is now a major contributing factor in consumer spending. Source link
Trump to meet NYC mayor-elect Mamdani at White House on Friday
U.S. President Donald Trump said he will meet New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at the White House on Friday in what would be the first meeting of the Republican leader with the democratic socialist who won this month’s mayoral election. Source link