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'Truly a Christmas miracle': Black bear cub survives being burned in northern B.C.
Rescuers said the clock was ticking on whether the cub would even survive the night, given it was at least a nine-hour drive away in ideal conditions — let alone in bitterly cold conditions that were enveloping the province throughout the week. Source link
RCMP say 70 trees deliberately cut, left to die in Powell River, B.C.
Police say municipal staff inspected the site and found the trees were left standing but had been cut around their bases, likely with a chainsaw. Many of the trees that were cut were older-growth Douglas fir trees, valuable to the community and ecosystem. Source link
One of the most dangerous winter roads in Canada and tops in Ontario isn't Highway 401. Here's where it is
A new study has found that more than half of the most dangerous winter roads in Canada are located in Ontario, including Erieau Road in Chatham-Kent, Highway 17 in Kenora-Dryden, and Highway 11 in Hearst-Kapuskasing. Source link
Hospitals warned about rare infection emerging in Calgary
Health officials are warning emergency wards about the circulation of Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) among homeless adults living in Calgary. Source link
Diageo’s Crown Royal plant in Amherstburg, Ont., listed for sale as closure looms
The Diageo-owned Amherstburg, Ont., bottling facility is now up for sale as the company prepares to close the Crown Royal plant early next year. Source link
Charting the delays: Current flight disruptions at Canada's major airports
CBC News has put together this live overview of the flight statuses at three major airports in order to paint a picture of how easy — or hard — air travel currently is for Canadians. Source link
Canada is 'strongest when we're united,' PM says in holiday message
Prime Minister Mark Carney, in his first Christmas address, wished Canadians a joyful season with time to ‘rest, reconnect and celebrate with the people that you love the most.’ Source link
Getting into the Christmas spirit around the world
The Christmas season took a variety of forms around the world this year, from dancing and camel rides in Pakistan and seven-pointed piñatas in Mexico, to Santas taking over the streets and canals of Italy. Source link