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By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 5, 2025 12:21 pm Updated January 5, 2025 12:25 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Over a dozen people were injured after a bus swerved and crashed onto its side near the Canada-U.S. border in Quebec’s Eastern Townships region Saturday night. Quebec provincial police says the bus was travelling on Route 133 when the driver lost control at around 8:30 p.m. in Saint-Armand, Que., about 62 kilometres southeast of Montreal. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news…
By Alex Nino Gheciu The Canadian Press Posted January 5, 2025 9:15 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Sunday evening’s Golden Globes will feature a strong Canadian presence, with British Columbia actors Pamela Anderson and Gabriel LaBelle among the first-time nominees. Anderson is up for best actress in a dramatic film thanks to her starring turn as an aging Vegas dancer in The Last Showgirl, while LaBelle competes for best actor in a motion picture comedy for his role as a young Lorne Michaels in Saturday Night.Meanwhile, Quebec filmmaker Denis Villeneuve is in the…
The Canadian equity market will continue building on its strength from 2024 despite lingering political uncertainties, experts forecast. But investors should prepare for more volatility and be patient as the pace of gains is expected to be a bit slower. There’s a strong mandate for the current bull market to continue in the new year despite tariff threats from the U.S. and political uncertainties in Canada, said Angelo Kourkafas, senior investment strategist at Edward Jones.“When we take a step back and look at the foundation … it is ongoing economic growth,” Kourkafas said. “It is rising corporate profits and the…
A new generation has arrived that will shape the world we know in the coming decades. Meet Gen Beta: anyone born between 2025 and 2039. They follow Generation Alpha, who are born between 2010 and 2024.The terms were coined after the Greek alphabets by Australian-based research firm McCrindle, which provides generational analysis and demographics services.“We named them Alpha and Beta to signify not just new generations, but the first generations that will be shaped by an entirely different world,” McCrindle says on its website.“That is why we moved to the Greek alphabet, to signify how these different generations will be…
By Joe Bongiorno The Canadian Press Posted January 4, 2025 2:54 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Quebec’s health department is warning people who may have been exposed to measles in several regions of the province to monitor for symptoms amid a new outbreak of the disease. Marie-Pierre Blier with the Quebec health department says four cases have been confirmed in the province as of Friday in connection to an outbreak that began last month.She says all of the confirmed cases acquired measles in the province, with the first person exposed to someone who…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 4, 2025 10:00 am Updated January 3, 2025 6:55 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Charges have been dropped against a Saskatchewan police officer accused of negligence in the death of a man in custody. Prince Albert police Sgt. Tyson Morash was charged with criminal negligence causing death and failing to provide the necessities of life after Saul Laliberte was found unresponsive in his jail cell in November 2021. Get daily National news Get the day’s top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your…
The final stops this weekend on a strong road trip. After wins against the Panthers, Lightning, and Golden Knights, it was supposed to be easier against the Blackhawks in Chicago. However, sports doesn’t always go according to plan. Montreal had to make sure that they didn’t let down. Playoff spots are not won by teams who don’t beat the teams that they are supposed to, but that’s what happened in a 4-2 Hawks win.Wilde Horses The Canadiens had a wide shot advantage. Many aspects of their game were strong, but they lacked finish, and that was the difference. The 40 shots…
It’s a new year, and as resolutions take hold, many are tossing out the chocolate and candy in pursuit of a healthier, better version of themselves. With countless diets promising transformation — ranging from Mediterranean and keto to carnivore — how do you know which one will actually deliver results?“It’s really important that we remember that there’s no single diet or dietary pattern that’s going to be best for everybody. So your eating plan should consider factors like your food preferences, your medical needs, your cooking skills, your budget and also have some religious or cultural influence if that’s appropriate…
By Reeti Meenakshi Rohilla Global News Posted January 4, 2025 5:00 am Updated January 3, 2025 6:37 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A 26-year-old man who is charged with second-degree murder in the death of his wife appeared agitated during his first court appearance in Saint John, N.B., on Friday. Diego Alejandro Osorio Angarita is accused of killing his wife Nicsy Arboleda Rodriguez on Christmas Eve.The couple, who are new Canadians from Colombia, worked at Casa Latina, a local restaurant. Get daily National news Get the day’s top news, political, economic, and current…
As the clock struck 12 on a new year, the wrestling world lost one of its most colourful characters from the past. Sweet Daddy Siki was a legend from coast to coast in Canada back in the days when World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) was not the sole dominating force in professional wrestling.Siki, who was born Elkin James, died on New Year’s Eve after battling dementia for many years, according to Greg Oliver, the producer of Slamwrestling.net. He was 91.Oliver, who has written 10 books on wrestling, was involved in producing a documentary on the life of ‘Mr. Irresistible.’ That was…