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By Joelle Tomlinson Global News Posted December 23, 2024 7:00 pm Updated December 23, 2024 4:38 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Aspen Crossing is once again delivering Christmas magic with its Polar Express train ride — a festive, hour-long journey to the North Pole inspired by the hit movie. Families enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, dancing servers, and a reading of the classic story, all while dressed in their coziest pajamas. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when…

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 23, 2024 4:19 pm Updated December 23, 2024 4:20 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Saskatchewan Roughriders acquired the rights to veteran quarterback Jake Maier for a 2025 eighth-round draft pick Monday. The deal gives Saskatchewan a window to negotiate exclusively with Maier, who’s slated to become a free agent on Feb. 11.Maier started 45 of 65 games over four seasons with Calgary (2021-24). The six-foot, 200-pound Maier completed 1,022 of 1,497 passes for 11,685 yards with 60 touchdowns and 39 interceptions.He also rushed 60 times…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Peel Regional Police have dismantled a sophisticated car theft ring, recovering nearly $4-million worth of stolen vehicles and laying over 100 criminal charges. The ring, which targeted over 100 vehicles near Toronto Pearson International Airport, specialized in newer high-end models such as Lexus SUVs, Toyota trucks, and Ram trucks.In July 2024, investigators identified a pattern of vehicle thefts in the area. By leveraging advanced crime mapping and data analysis, they uncovered a coordinated network operating out of Quebec.“We understand the personal toll it takes on anyone who has their vehicle stolen. It’s…

A Calgary family is praising first responders who helped deliver their baby boy who arrived five weeks early at their southeast Calgary home last week. Megan Claxton and her fiancé Taylor Smyth were expecting their second child to be born in the new year. Those plans changed when Megan went into labour early Tuesday morning at just 35 weeks along.“Around four, four in the morning I was like, ‘OK, I think something is happening,’” said Claxton.“I packed a bag, but by the time I finished packing the bag about a half an hour later I was like, ‘I’m not going…

With holiday travel in full swing and families eager to gather, the weather will play a crucial role in shaping Christmas plans across Canada. Global News meteorologist Ross Hull says Canadians can expect a varied Christmas this year, with some areas seeing fresh snow, others rain-soaked streets, and some even experiencing a milder, snow-free holiday.Here is a look at what is in store over the next few days.The Christmas season will see some stormy weather visit British Columbia’s coastline. Story continues below advertisement “It’s going to be stormy on the B.C. Coast. There’s already a special weather statement warning of…

By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 23, 2024 12:32 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Nova Scotia Lt.-Gov. Mike Savage has released the names of the five people appointed to the Order of Nova Scotia for 2024. The new recipients of the highest honour in the province come from a broad range of fields including the arts, philanthropy, business, education and public service.They include author, poet and educator Afua Cooper, who is recognized for her study of Black Canadian life; and the province’s former chief justice, J. Michael MacDonald, who is honoured…

The Great Lakes Fishery Commission reports a significant rise in sea lamprey populations across all five Great Lakes, following relaxed efforts since the COVID-19 pandemic. The invasive species, which feeds parasitically on fish, poses a threat to the regions $7 billion fishery.Sea Lampreys, accidently introduced through shipping canals into the Great Lakes in 1921, use their 150-tooth-filled mouths and serrated tongues to attach to prey, killing up to 40 pounds of fish during their parasitic stage.Before sea lamprey control, the species killed far more fish than humans did, causing considerable economic and ecological damage.In 1958, control programs were implemented which…

Here is your guide for what services, attractions, major businesses and institutions are open and closed in Toronto, and parts of Ontario, on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day – Tuesday, Dec. 24, Wednesday, Dec. 25 and Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024: Banks:Christmas Eve: OpenChristmas Day: ClosedBoxing Day: ClosedCanada Post:Christmas Eve: OpenChristmas Day: ClosedBoxing Day: ClosedAttractionsArt Gallery of OntarioChristmas Eve: 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Story continues below advertisement Christmas Day: ClosedBoxing Day: 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.CN TowerChristmas Eve: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.Christmas Day: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.Boxing Day: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.However, certain aspects are…

By Nicole Healey Global News Posted December 23, 2024 8:00 am Updated December 20, 2024 3:22 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size This year Saskatoon made national headlines after a 14-year-old girl was accused of throwing flammable liquid on a 15-year-old girl and setting her on fire at Evan Hardy Collegiate School on Sept. 5. A nearby school resource officer arrested a 14-year-old suspect within minutes. Get daily National news Get the day’s top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. The 15-year-old victim remains in an…

Chrystia Freeland, now a member of the Liberal backbench, is the pick of several of her backbench peers to succeed Justin Trudeau as leader and as prime minister of Canada. But her popularity is not universal, some MPs have told Global News.In fact, some of Trudeau’s ministers resent the method and timing of her departure, a sharply worded resignation letter that dropped hours before Freeland was to table her government’s Fall Economic Statement a week ago.“Chrystia Freeland’s actions are deeply disappointing,” said Brampton, Ont., Liberal MP Kamal Khera who is also the minister of diversity, inclusion and persons with disabilities.“At…