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Trudeau's 2024: Did the PM become less popular this year?

Justin Trudeau’s numbers have been relatively steady this calendar year, but they've also been at their worst, according to tracking data from CTV News pollster Nik Nanos.

Back on air: John Vennavally-Rao on reclaiming his career while living with cancer

'In February, there was a time when I thought my career as a TV reporter was over,' CTV News reporter and anchor John Vennavally-Rao writes.

The winter solstice is here, the Northern Hemisphere's darkest day

The winter solstice is Saturday, bringing the shortest day and longest night of the year to the Northern Hemisphere — ideal conditions for holiday lights and warm blankets.

What we know about the suspect behind the German Christmas market attack

Germany on Saturday was still in shock and struggling to understand the suspect behind the attack in the city of Magdeburg.

Poilievre writes to GG calling for House recall, confidence vote after Singh declares he's ready to bring Liberals down

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has written to Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, imploring her to 'use your authority to inform the prime minister that he must' recall the House of Commons so a non-confidence vote can be held. This move comes in light of NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh publishing a letter stating his caucus 'will vote to bring this government down' sometime in 2025.

Overheated immigration system needed 'discipline' infusion: minister

An 'overheated' immigration system that admitted record numbers of newcomers to the country has harmed Canada's decades-old consensus on the benefits of immigration, Immigration Minister Marc Miller said, as he reflected on the changes in his department in a year-end interview.

B.C. man 'trying to appear cool' with loaded handgun at nightclub sentenced

A 23-year-old British Columbia man who pleaded guilty to carrying a loaded handgun inside a crowded nightclub has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison.
Warrants issued for 'violent offenders' after Nanaimo jewelry store robbery

Authorities are asking for the public 's help finding two suspects wanted in connection with a Nanaimo, B.C., jewelry store robbery earlier this year.
B.C. teachers cultivate community through merry music videos

Although his classroom is filled with students now, Jeff Bordal will never forget how empty it once was.

Calgary

Calgary non-profit Yes Youth Centre hands out hundreds of free turkeys in Forest Lawn

Turkeys were flying out the door at the “Yes Youth Centre” in Forest Lawn Friday morning.
Wild boar hybrid identified near Fort Macleod, Alta.

Acting on information, an investigation by the Municipal District of Willow Creek's Agricultural Services Board (ASB) found a small population of wild boar hybrids being farmed near Fort Macleod.
3 people sent to hospital after serious crash on Deerfoot Trail

A serious crash on Deerfoot Trail sent three people to hospital, including one in potentially life-threatening condition, on Friday afternoon.

Edmonton

Second inmate dies at Edmonton Remand Centre in as many days

An inmate died at the Edmonton Remand Centre on Thursday night.
Child pornography charges laid against 52-year-old woman

A Sherwood Park woman has been charged with two child pornography offences.
'Proof will be in the pudding': Alberta changing how social agencies are funded

Alberta is looking to cut out the middleman when it comes to how social agencies are funded. On Friday, the province announced incoming changes to how services for Alberta's homeless population are funded.

Toronto

'It's about protecting Canadian content': Leading Canadian publishing house seeks solutions to expected rise in distribution costs

One of Canada’s leading publishing houses is worried that it may soon not be able to keep up with the rising costs of storing the hundreds of book titles it distributes, potentially impacting the availability of educational materials and trade books from coast to coast.
Back on air: John Vennavally-Rao on reclaiming his career while living with cancer

'In February, there was a time when I thought my career as a TV reporter was over,' CTV News reporter and anchor John Vennavally-Rao writes.
The winter solstice is here, the Northern Hemisphere's darkest day

The winter solstice is Saturday, bringing the shortest day and longest night of the year to the Northern Hemisphere — ideal conditions for holiday lights and warm blankets.

Montreal

Judge sentences Quebecer convicted of triple murder who shows 'no remorse'

A Quebecer convicted in a triple murder on Montreal's South Shore has been sentenced to life in prison without chance of parole for 20 years in the second-degree death of Synthia Bussieres.
Manhunt underway after woman, 23, allegedly kidnapped, found alive in river

A woman in her 20s who was possibly abducted by her ex is in hospital after the car she was in plunged into the Richelieu River.
After refusing, new official languages minister Bendayan acknowledges decline of French in Quebec

The newly appointed Minister for Official Languages, Rachel Bendayan, has backtracked after refusing to acknowledge the decline of French in Quebec despite the fact that all linguistic indicators show this to be the case.

Winnipeg

Bail denied for Winnipeg woman accused of killing animals in online videos

Warning: This story contains disturbing details. Discretion is advised. A Winnipeg woman accused of making videos of animals being tortured and killed that were sold on the dark web was denied bail.
Man suffers broken leg after being arrested by Winnipeg police; IIU investigating

The Winnipeg Police Service said the Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba is investigating after a man suffered broken bones in his leg after being arrested.
Ace Burpee's Top 100 Most Fascinating Manitobans of 2024

It’s been another year of Manitobans doing interesting, incredible and cool things. The hardest part of compiling this list is cutting it off at 100.

Saskatoon

Sask. lawyers defend judge for staying fatal THC-impaired driving charge

The Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers Association is defending a provincial court judge, who’s facing backlash for staying a charge in a high-profile case involving the death of a child.
Saskatoon police release details about latest homicide

Saskatoon police are releasing new details about the city’s latest homicide, although no charges have yet been laid.
Search continues for man wanted in connection with all-day manhunt in northern Sask.

The Saskatchewan RCMP are still searching for 28-year-old Dallas Fulton, wanted in connection with a dangerous person alert sent out across the province in October.

Regina

'A sense of holiday spirit': Local shelter hosts Regina’s most vulnerable at annual Christmas dinner

For nearly 35 years, Souls Harbour Rescue Mission has been serving an annual Christmas dinner to Regina’s most vulnerable.
Drivers encouraged to check Highway Hotline before holiday travel

After receiving another big dump of snow over the past couple of days, Saskatchewan drivers have had to contend with some treacherous driving conditions.
Regina man creates snow sculpture to spread joy and inspire donations

A Regina man created a snow sculpture of a Santa head to spread joy and inspire donations to Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Atlantic

Maritime weather: Warnings expanded as nor'easter approaches

Snowfall warnings are now in effect for mainland Nova Scotia and southeastern New Brunswick.
New highway between Lower Sackville, Dartmouth to open Friday

A new highway that runs between Lower Sackville, N.S., and Dartmouth, N.S., is scheduled to open on Friday.
Christmas past: 1940s N.B. tree farming ways preserved in vintage video

A glimpse of the manual labour involved in New Brunswick’s bustling balsam fir industry captured by Nova Scotia filmmaker Margaret Perry, and uploaded online, offers a trip back in time and feast for the eyes.

London

Exodus of new home construction to sprawling rural communities sparks new strategy to lower lot prices in London

City council is betting that a dramatic boost to the supply of residential land within the city limits will lower the price of lots in new subdivisions and slow the number of people moving to bedroom communities in Middlesex County and beyond.
Man dies after falling from building: LPS

London police say a man has died after falling from a building.
Fire destroys London Cricket Club memorabilia, equipment

A fire destroyed thousands of dollars worth of property and memorabilia at the London Cricket Club.

Northern Ontario

Problems at Extendicare Countryside in Sudbury must be fixed before taking in new residents

Extendicare Countryside in Greater Sudbury was ordered Dec. 16 by the province not to take in new residents.
Northern Ont. police investigate child luring attempt

Police are looking for an older man who tried to lure a child to get into his vehicle Friday in Sturgeon Falls, Ont.
Northern Ont. man illegally killed three moose, one deer

A man from the northwestern Ontario community of Dinorwic has been found guilty of multiple hunting offences and fined $6,500, banned from hunting for five years and placed on probation for 18 months.

Kitchener

Guelph man pleads guilty to fleeing fatal crash involving cyclist

A Guelph driver, who previously admitted to failing to stop after a fatal crash, instead plead guilty to a different charge on Friday.
School custodian stages surprise for Kitchener, Ont. students ahead of holiday break

He’s no Elf on the Shelf, but maybe closer to Ward of the Board.
Distillers not feeling the 'tax holiday' spirit

While some shoppers and store owners are celebrating the HST 'tax holiday' from the federal government, not all industries are feeling the holiday spirit.