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Many Canadians are spending less time with friends. How can we build deeper connections?
After tragedy struck their team, the Toronto Dingos turned to a simple weekly tradition — sharing video life updates — creating a culture of connection that experts say highlights why friendship matters more than ever. Source link
Courthouse canines help ease the tension, one tail wag at a time
Therapy dogs and their volunteer handlers from Just Paws are a welcome presence at the Ottawa Courthouse, where the stress can be hard to handle alone. Source link
This retired B.C. couple escaped fire twice in 2025
Ritchie and Rene Day were enjoying a quiet evening in their unit at Johnny’s Motel in Grand Forks when they heard banging on their unit’s door on the evening of Dec. 21. “We just couldn’t believe it,” said Ritchie Day from her son’s house. “Another fire.” Source link
Woman who killed son should be able to see her other children, lawyer says
A mother who stabbed her one-year-old infant during psychosis should not be prevented from seeing her other children, a lawyer told a board tasked with reviewing her case. Source link
Duty free shops say they're still losing sales as Canada-U.S. cross-border travel plummets
Owners of duty free shops in Windsor and Sarnia say they continue to suffer the fall-out from the U.S. trade war, seeing drops in business in the 30 per cent range year over year. Source link
Gatineau couple found dead while vacationing in Dominican Republic
The son of Alain Noël and Christine Sauvé found their bodies inside the couple’s vacation home on Boxing Day, the family told Radio-Canada. Source link
Newcomers seeking permanent residency face uncertainty, frustration over Ontario immigration changes
Concerned about recent changes to immigration in Ontario, Muhammad Haseeb Ahmad is anxiously awaiting word on whether he can become a Canadian permanent resident. Source link
Community rallies around Montreal eatery owner after group dine-and-dash
A Montreal restaurant owner who has made giving back to the community a priority was shocked after some diners skipped out on their bill on Christmas Eve. But after posting the incident on social media, someone offered to pay the tab. Source link
'Extreme flooding' reported in Haida Gwaii amid rainfall warning for B.C.'s North Coast
The B.C. River Forecast Centre has issued a flood watch for Haida Gwaii and the North Coast, with nearby rivers possibly reaching or exceeding bank levels due to the rain. Source link
Canada poised for another run at Olympic hockey gold with NHL's return
The NHL is set for an Italian return to the Winter Games in February on the heels the last season’s spine-tingling 4 Nations Face-Off that saw Canada again top the U.S. in OT. ‘The 4 Nations was kind of the appetizer to what the Olympics could be,’ says Connor McDavid. ‘Really excited about it.’ Source […]