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Ontario has no plans to sell off stored U.S. alcohol for charity, Ford says
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says his government has no plan to sell off a stockpile of American alcohol sitting in storage to benefit charities over the holiday season, for fear it could harm local producers. Source link
Saskatoon teen admits to lighting classmate on fire in 2024
A Saskatoon teen is admitting she planned and executed a fiery assault on a classmate at Evan Hardy Collegiate in September 2024. Source link
U.S. Army identifies 2 Iowa Guard members killed in weekend attack in Syria
The two Iowa National Guard members killed in a weekend attack that the U.S. military blamed on the Islamic State group in Syria were identified Monday. Source link
One dead in collapse at K3 underground mine in Esterhazy, Sask., Mosaic says
According to a statement issued by the Mosaic Company, the incident happened at the K3 underground mine in Esterhazy, approximately 90 kilometres southeast of Yorkton, Sask. Source link
Flu blamed in deaths of 3 children in Ottawa area this month
Three children between the ages of five and nine have died from complications of influenza this month, health officials in Ottawa and a neighbouring region said Monday. Source link
Montreal Jewish community aims to 'bring light' after deadly Hanukkah attack in Australia
Montreal’s Jewish community held public Hanukkah candlelightings Sunday, coming together in the wake of a deadly attack on a celebration in Australia to show solidarity and resilience. Source link
'Slop' is Merriam-Webster's word of the year for 2025
The word “slop” was first used to refer to soft mud in the 1700s, but has since evolved to mean of little value — especially when referring to online content of low quality that’s made with artificial intelligence. Runners-up include “touch grass,” “performative” and “6-7.” 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
'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