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Toronto axes traffic camera pilot to fight gridlock after Ford government's speed camera ban
Toronto has cancelled an automated traffic enforcement pilot intended to help fight congestion in the wake of the provincial government’s ban on speed cameras in Ontario, CBC Toronto has learned. Source link
Ring in 2026 with CBC: How to watch the New Year's Eve live countdown
Kick off your New Year’s Eve with a pre-game special edition of This Hour Has 22 Minutes followed by CBC News live coverage of celebrations around the country with guests Jann Arden and Andrew Phung Source link
WestJet pauses move to install non-reclining seats after blowback
The airline announced in September it would reconfigure the seating on 43 Boeing 737 jets to install an extra row and divide the cabin into several tiers, some with more space — and pricier tickets — than others. WestJet has faced pushback from passengers and employers, and has paused the reconfiguration. Source link
15 extortion suspects are seeking refugee status, says Canada's border agency
The statement from CBSA neither reveals the nationalities of the individuals nor details about their applications — but Surrey, B.C., Mayor Brenda Locke says she’s “appalled” to learn the suspects are claiming refugee status to evade deportation. Source link
Thorold, Ont., city hall lobby filled as vigil mourns teen denied traditional Muslim burial
About a hundred people joined a vigil held in front of City Hall in Thorold, Ont., to honour an 18-year-old woman who died in a car crash. The city denied her family’s request for Muslim burial accommodations at a public cemetery. Source link
Who is Mark Sutcliffe? Ottawa's mayor stumps Jeopardy! champ
Mark Sutcliffe might be a household name in Ottawa, but when he appeared in a Jeopardy! clue Thursday evening, the reigning champion was stumped. Source link
House Democrats release photos of Trump, Clinton and Andrew from Epstein's estate
House Democrats released a selection of photos from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, including some of Donald Trump, Bill Clinton and the former Prince Andrew. Source link
Clair Obscur cleans up at 2025 Game Awards, wins game of the year
French indie game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was up for 12 awards and took home nine in total. Mario Kart, Battlefield 6 and the adaptation of The Last Of Us also took home prizes. Source link
Calgary Transit shuttle bus bursts into flames on busy road
A Calgary Transit shuttle bus went up in flames Friday morning on Nose Hill Drive near Stoney Trail in northwest Calgary. Source link
Bill 9 not discouraging 2SLGBTQ+ groups challenging Alberta laws affecting transgender youth
Two 2SLGBTQ+ advocacy organizations plan to continue with a court challenge of a provincial law affecting gender-affirming care for youth, despite the Alberta government passing legislation that protects three of its laws affecting transgender youth from legal action. Source link