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• This Canadian is his school’s first medical student in a wheelchair. He’s thinking big

  At Dalhousie University in Halifax, a determined student from B.C. is making breakthroughs in the medical field and inspiring a new generation of health-care professionals.

  Canada

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• U.S. government shutdown may be averted after House passes spending bill

  The bill was passed with hours to go before a funding deadline that would trigger a government shutdown before the winter holidays if no new funding was approved.

  U.S. News

  Dec 20
• Can Canada avoid Trump tariffs? Likely some, but not all: ex-envoy

  Canada's former ambassador to the United States says he’s confident Ottawa can avoid the worst of the tariff threats proposed by U.S. president-elect Donald Trump.

  Canada

  Dec 20
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• National Bank gets final approval for Canadian Western Bank takeover

  Montreal's National Bank has called its takeover of the Edmonton-based Canadian Western Bank a key pillar of its domestic growth strategy for 2025.

  Money

  Dec 20
• Aw shucks! Should you skip the oysters amid B.C. illness outbreak?

  The BC Centre for Disease Control posted a warning that between Nov. 1 and Dec. 18, 64 cases of a 'norovirus-like' gastrointestinal illnesses were reported in the province.

  Health

  Dec 20
• Two dead, 60 hurt after car plows into crowd at Christmas market in Germany

  The driver was arrested at the scene shortly after the car barreled into the market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg, in what authorities called a deliberate attack.

  World

  Dec 20
• Most Canadians now want early election as Trudeau support drops again: poll

  Ipsos polling done exclusively for Global News was released Friday and shows over half of Canadians believe there should be an early election.

  Canada

  Dec 20
• Images caught on Google Maps give police big clue in Spanish murder case

  A man went missing in Spain last year. Now, Google Maps Street View images have unlocked a part of the investigation into his murder.

  World

  Dec 20
• ‘Sadistic’ Quebec killer convicted of triple family murder gets life in prison

  In the deaths of the boys, the jury found Al Ballouz guilty of first-degree murder, which carries an automatic life sentence without possibility of parole for 25 years.

  Crime

  Dec 20
• Man arrested in Quebec for alleged plot to kill Jews in NYC transferred to Montreal

  A Pakistani man arrested in Quebec for an alleged plot to kill Jews in New York City has been transferred to a provincial detention centre in Montreal from Rimouski, Que.

  Crime

  Dec 20
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• Missed the political tumult in Ottawa? Here’s how it happened, day by day

  From Chrystia Freeland's resignation and calls for Justin Trudeau to step down to a cabinet shuffle, here's a timeline of the political chaos in Ottawa this week.

  Canada

  Dec 20
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• Biden to abandon student debt cancellation ahead of Trump taking office

  The White House expects to pull back unfinished rules across several agencies if there isn’t enough time to finalize them before Donald Trump takes office.

  U.S. News

  Dec 20
• Luigi Mangione perp walk: Did it garner more support for suspected killer?

  Luigi Mangione's perp walk was orchestrated to send a message, but some questioned the theatrics of the spectacle and argued it only cast him in a more positive light.

  Trending

  Dec 20
• Ottawa’s proposed shift of elver wealth has a problem: some recipients don’t want it

  Tension over the fishery led to violence on the province's rivers this spring, including accusations of assault and shots fired.

  Economy

  Dec 20
• NDP will vote to topple Trudeau and propose confidence vote, Singh says

  Jagmeet Singh's statement comes after a week in which the Liberals saw two ministers step down, including former finance minister Chrystia Freeland.

  Canada

  Dec 20
• 7-year-old killed, others injured after stabbing attack at Croatia school

  The attack took place around 9:50 a.m. on the last day of school before Christmas at the Precko Elementary School in Zagreb.

  World

  Dec 20
• Trudeau cabinet shuffle: 8 new ministers sworn in

  Eight new ministers were sworn in and four other existing cabinet members were reassigned at a ceremony at Ottawa’s Rideau Hall on Friday.

  Canada

  Dec 20
• Bird flu outbreak in U.S. sends egg prices soaring amid holiday baking season

  A surge in holiday baking demand and the ongoing bird flu outbreak are pushing egg prices higher, although they remain below the peak levels seen two years ago.

  Health

  Dec 20
• Theodore Too floats again after partial sinking in Ontario port

  Theodore Too, the beloved life-sized replica of Theodore Tugboat, has been 'safely righted and refloated' after its partial sinking in Ontario, its owner says.

  Canada

  Dec 20
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• ‘Tax holiday’ boosting sales despite some struggles: industry groups

  Almost a week into the GST holiday, retailers and restaurant owners appear on track for a sales boost despite some of the struggles they faced implementing the temporary break.

  Canada

  Dec 20
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• What a tale: Missing dog found on N.S. mountain, lured in by McDonald’s McChicken

  A family from Halifax had their own version of "finding nemo" after their missing dog was found and lured back to the owner with a chicken burger.

  Canada

  Dec 20
• Could cheaper turkeys trim costs for Christmas dinner? What to expect

  Food prices have dropped from previous years, but depending what you plan to buy for your Christmas dinner you could still be in for some costs.

  Canada

  Dec 20
• Barnes disappointed in return from injury

  The Toronto Raptors were cruising along, leading by as many as 10 points, when their offence ground to a halt.

  Sports

  Dec 20
• U.S. government shutdown more likely as spending, debt ceiling bill fails

  U.S. House Republicans failed to pass a new deal approved by president-elect Donald Trump that would suspend the debt ceiling for two years as a funding deadline nears.

  U.S. News

  Dec 19
• Canada sees decline in greenhouse gas emissions, but missing target: report

  A preliminary emissions report Thursday from the federal government shows greenhouse gases emitted in 2023 fell by six million tonnes compared to 2022.

  Environment

  Dec 19