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Health officials are warning emergency wards about the circulation of Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) among homeless adults living in Calgary.

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.

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.'

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.

The co-owner of Over the Hill Orchards and Winery in Lumsden, Sask., says it was a 'gut punch' to learn their business was listed on Giftly — a US-based online gift website — without permission or notification. Giftly's CEO says they don't sell traditional gift cards and Canadian businesses were not intentionally listed.

Ten inmates at Grand Valley Institution for Women have filed lawsuits against Correctional Service Canada related to a break-in at the Kitchener, Ont., facility in early November. The Toronto-based lawyer for the inmates told CBC News the women are feeling set back and scared after two of them were allegedly assaulted.

Following the recent floods in Abbotsford and on the territory of the Semá:th (Sumas) First Nation in British Columbia, some researchers are renewing their calls to bring part of the ancient Sumas Lake back to life.

As Canada approaches a review of its key free trade deal with the United States next year, Unifor national president Lana Payne says it's important to stand firm for a good deal.

The European Union, France and Germany condemned U.S. visa bans on European citizens combating online hate and disinformation, with Brussels saying on Wednesday it could "respond swiftly and decisively" against the "unjustified measures."

Steven MacKinnon released a video in which he authorizes Santa to deliver Christmas presents in Canada.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told reporters he would be willing to withdraw troops from the country’s eastern industrial heartland as part of a plan to end Russia's invasion, if Moscow also pulls back.

Anita Anand says she conveyed "Canada's support for the fundamental importance of respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity."

The government says the progress on environmental benefit expected with the export ban is not proportional to the economic impact.

The forecast for Wednesday night and Thursday calls for clear skies, wind, and subzero wind chill figures, but no snow, per Environment Canada.

With three recent deaths reported in Ottawa, here's what you need to know to help protect against the mutated H3N2 influenza A strain.

The vast majority of people celebrating Wednesday were local residents, with only a handful of foreigners mixed among the crowd.

Shawn Qu, who grew the company into a global renewable power juggernaut, will stay on as chairman and CEO while Colin Parkin takes over as president.

Ruling allows city crews to fix unsafe porch and deck at West Avenue North property, but says occupant Ben Leonetti cannot be removed without a hearing.

We asked 26 Torontonians what could transform the city. From small acts of kindness to clearing your ice, here are their ideas.

Group including Britain, Germany and France issue statement opposing Israeli cabinet’s approval of 19 new settlements

U.S. President has ordered 30 diplomats back to Washington in recent days, bringing total vacancies up to well over 100

Suze Lopez didn’t know she was pregnant until days before giving birth

Incident the latest to threaten monthslong truce as each side accuses the other of violations

The person carrying the explosive device was also reportedly killed

Officials described by Marco Rubio as ‘radical’ activists include former EU commissioner Thierry Breton, who oversaw social-media rules

Three people were killed by a bomb in Moscow on Wednesday after two police officers approached a man acting suspiciously. The blast took place very close to where Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, head of the Russian General Staff's army operational training directorate, was killed on Monday.

Meeting of military officials follows 16 days of fierce border clashes

Control of the region has been a major sticking point in peace negotiations

Officials say more than 200 Indians have been recruited since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, with dozens killed or missing

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters that he would be willing to withdraw troops from the country’s eastern industrial heartland.

The Europeans were characterized by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio as “radical” activists and “weaponized” nongovernmental organizations.

The two officers, as well as another person standing nearby, died from their injuries.

Trump said he named Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry special envoy appointed to Greenland to 'lead the charge.'

Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov, head of the Operational Training Directorate of the Russian Armed Forces’ General Staff, died from his injuries.

Thousands of people, including Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, gathered at Bondi Beach Sunday to mark the Dec. 14 attack on a Hanukkah celebration that left 15 dead.

More than a dozen Epstein-related files vanished from the U.S. Justice Department’s website within a day, with no explanation, raising transparency concerns.

Australian authorities plan to ban symbols tied to extremism and certain chants after a mass shooting at Bondi Beach killed 15 people and injured many more.

U.S. President Donald Trump had vowed to retaliate after an attack on U.S. personnel last weekend in Syria by a suspected Islamic State member.

Rubio faced several questions on U.S. military operations in Venezuela, negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, and the ongoing commitment to NATO in a year-end press conference.

The authorities said some residents had resisted leaving their homes on the holidays, but forecasters warned the storm could be deadly, especially where burn scars from this year’s fires remain.

There’s research suggesting that these four-legged “battle buddies” can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. But shortages and long wait times pose barriers.

Despite recent volatility in the crypto market, younger generations are still open to receiving digital currencies as gifts.

Accepting an argument from a law professor that no party to the case had made, the Supreme Court handed the Trump administration a stinging loss that could lead to more aggressive tactics.

After winning an Emmy, Stephen Colbert spoke about creating a “show about love.” In its homestretch, “The Late Show” is fulfilling that promise.

A Times investigation into the whereabouts of top Syrian officials who fled after the regime’s fall shows many remain free — shielded by wealth and accommodating host nations.

Recent U.S. actions against ships near Venezuela may embolden other countries to seize or detain ships, legal experts said.

She expected her body to change when she started taking Zepbound. But nobody told her what might happen to her marriage.

The ease of recovering information that was not properly redacted digitally suggests that at least some of the documents released by the Justice Department were hastily censored.

The offer was the closest Mr. Zelensky has come to addressing the thorny territorial disputes in Donetsk that have repeatedly derailed peace talks.

U.S. Treasury yields declined on Wednesday as investors positioned for a shortened trading day ahead of the holidays.

The former EU commissioner and four anti-disinformation campaigners were the subject of U.S. travel sanctions.

The oil giant is looking to divest $20 billion of its assets by the end of 2027.

Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed on Wednesday as several indexes are set to close early in lieu of the Christmas Eve holiday.

The move is because Sapporo wants to concentrate management resources on its core beer business.

Thomas Kelly, 33, left medicine to build an AI tool to help doctors with their heavy workloads. Today, his company is worth over $460 million.

What a year this has been. Understandably for many, it could not be over soon enough.

"Frankly, we were the solution to the problem that the world didn't know it had," Rahim Suleman, CEO of Canadian group Neo Performance Materials, told CNBC.

David Neuhauser, CIO at Livermore Partners, told CNBC's "Access Middle East" that gold has more room to run.

Hassett said the artificial intelligence boom is boosting economic growth while simultaneously putting downward pressure on inflation.

The Department of Defense’s new China Military Power Report notes China’s continued buildup, while taking a more conciliatory approach to tensions with Beijing.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the State Department would bar several Europeans for their actions in monitoring the internet, which he characterized as censorship.

“I know, I’m bonkers,” said David Purchase of Gloucester, England.

It is the first time Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky has inched toward any compromise on the issue of territory in the eastern Donbas region, which Russia claims.

With mental health resources in short supply, the traumatized children, wounded veterans and grieving widows turn to Ukraine’s national parks for solace.

The Christian population in Gaza has dropped by nearly half since 2023. But with a ceasefire in place, Christmas will be celebrated once again.

Libya’s prime minister called the deaths a tragic accident. Five officials and three crew members were aboard the private jet when it crashed, leaving no survivors.

The plane was carrying four military personnel and four civilians for medical transport in coordination with a nonprofit for children with burn injuries.

The documents show that U.S. authorities sought to interview the former prince in connection with two separate criminal investigations.

Philip Young, 49, has been charged with drugging and raping his wife from 2010 to 2023 in an assault case also involving five other British men.

Lead singer Ian Anderson says Mick Abrahams was "vitally important" to the band's early line-up.

A device was detonated after police approached a "suspicious" individual in Moscow, authorities said.

Former professional poker player James Bord is chosen as the preferred bidder for Sheffield Wednesday, BBC Sport can confirm.

Former professional poker player James Bord is chosen as the preferred bidder for Sheffield Wednesday, BBC Sport can confirm.

Kimberlee Singler is facing murder charges in Colorado in the deaths of her 9-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son.

This year marks the 60th anniversary since the final Football League match was played on Christmas Day in England.

The Trump administration bans five people who have called for tech regulation from entering the country.

Tributes have been paid to the boy who has been named by a local basketball club as Alfie Hallett.

Three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen says Peter Wright should retire after his defeat in the PDC World Championship second round.

UK health agency says drop is encouraging news, but warns flu could still bounce back in new year.

Madison Richardson died in hospital after emergency services were called to an address in Manchester

The College Football Playoff's first round averaged 9.9 million viewers across multiple networks, marking a 7% drop from last year

There is no death penalty in the DC Superior Court

President Donald Trump calls Stephen Colbert a ‘pathetic trainwreck’ before abruptly shifting tone to wish followers a happy holiday in latest Truth Social posting spree

Elon Musk initially promised that DOGE would slash $2 trillion in ‘waste, fraud and abuse,’ a goal that was later reduced to $1 trillion

New homeowners could save nearly £1,800 a year on average

Republicans face uphill battle in passing what would be a party-line proposal for cash handouts instead of extending tax credits that lowered premiums for millions

Some Kenyans have protested after roaming elephants killed four people over the past week in what experts describe as human–wildlife conflict driven by scarcity of vegetation

The president of Turkish sports club Fenerbahce has been taken into custody in Istanbul as part of a drug investigation involving entertainment and media figures

One officer was injured by the explosion as police in Tomar responded to a suspected domestic violence alert