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Betting on sports is a booming industry. A construction worker in the UK recently got an eerie tip about one of Britain’s biggest horse races, a tip he and many others couldn’t resist, even though it was written 62 years ago. Redmond Shannon weighs out the odds.

Following police investigation more details are released into what led to a Regina boy dying from carbon monoxide poisoning in his family’s apartment shortly before Christmas. The provincial government is honouring veterans who served for Canada with the unveiling of the Hall of Valour in the legislative building.

Despite a snowstorm, thousands turned out for the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in downtown Montreal Sunday afternoon. It’s usually seen as the unofficial kick-off to spring – but a few spectators jokingly say one man, who snuck into the parade, is to blame for the Christmas-like weather. Phil Carpenter explains.

The family of a couple murdered in Chilliwack is angry that two and a half years and 35 court dates later, a trial date has yet to be set. Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim accused councillor Sean Orr of handing out drugs on Christmas earlier this month, in a false assertion that was partially repeated and...

The Community Archives of Belleville and Hastings county unwrapped a generous late Christmas surprise — a fifteen thousand dollar donation from a local community member. The funding will go toward digitizing and preserving the county’s past for future generations.

A Pizza Pops recall announced before Christmas has been expanded as even more Pillsbury products are now linked to a possible e-coli contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) says the recall now involves several flavours of pizza pops, including three cheese, pepperoni, deluxe, and three meat. Katherine Ward has this story and more for...

As we count down the hours until Christmas, here is a look at some of the most festive scenes around the globe.

Since Christmas Eve, a number of robberies have plagued trading card stores across Calgary. As of Wednesday, three stores have collectively lost almost $50,000 in incidents that lasted mere minutes. Drew Stremick reports.

19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos from San Antonio, Texas, continues to remain missing since Monday. Officials released a new dashcam video, which they believe shows Mendoza walking away from her home before she disappeared.

Canadian sports fans often associate the holiday season with the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, but a very different type of tournament is taking place in the U.K. during the same period. Redmond Shannon explains how the World Darts Championship has become a Christmas tradition in London.

Conditions in Edmonton shifted in a big way on Monday, with temperatures rising above freezing. Many were still out cleaning up after the city received over a half a metre of snow in a relatively short period of time over Christmas. Nicole Stillger has more.

Clay Young talks to the Community Safety Team’s Bob Chrismas about downtown safety.

Some charities have been stretched thin this holiday season, struggling with high demand amid an affordability crisis. Germain Ma checks in with a couple of organizations in Durham Region to see how they are managing to make the holidays special.

With less than 24 hours until Christmas, parking lots are packed, and shoppers in Peterborough are scrambling to secure their final gifts and groceries. Madeleine McColl checked in with patrons at Lansdowne Place mall to see if they are feeling merry and bright.

Les Misérables, Little Women and How the Grinch Stole Christmas are just some plays Nova Scotians can look forward to seeing as part of Neptune Theatre’s 2026-17 show season. Artistic director Jeremy Webb joins Ella Macdonald in studio to share all the details.

WATCH: Families in Saskatoon attended festive events and activities Christmas Eve in preparation for the big day

As we count down the hours until Christmas, here is a look at some of the most festive scenes across the country.

The Christmas Hope campaign is a collaborative effort between several charities in Lethbridge. Just in time for Christmas Day, several member organizations reached their targets to ensure everyone has a happy holiday. Justin Sibbet reports.

Gifts come in all shapes and sizes. But this Christmas, one man in Ontario is very thankful for the gift he received last January from a total stranger. Health reporter Katherine Ward brings us his story. 

More than four weeks after a historic fire at two apartment buildings in Thorncliffe Park, evacuees are still unable to return home. Many say they did not expect to spend Christmas Eve living at a hotel, away from their families. But as Noor Ra’fat tells us, that hasn’t stopped some of them from forming their...