v slot login As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare to take on the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day, the NBA world is abuzz with excitement. The game will mark the fourth Christmas clash between two of basketball’s biggest stars, LeBron James and Stephen Curry . While fans often tout their matchups as the defining rivalry of modern basketball, former All-Star Gilbert Arenas offered a surprising take, claiming that the rivalry isn’t “real.” Arenas shared his perspective on his Gil’s Arena Podcast , stating that true rivalries exist between players who directly guard each other or play the same position. In his view, the longstanding battles between LeBron James ’ Cleveland Cavaliers and Stephen Curry’s Warriors were more about team dynamics than individual competition. LeBron versus Steph is not a real rivalry. A rivalry is two players that play the same position...Golden State versus Cleveland is a real rivalry, the team... The real rival is the guys who got to guard each other. The real rivalry is LeBron versus KD that’s a real rivalry. Yeah, who is the best small forward in the game, that’s a rivalry... Curry versus Kyrie that’s a rivalry . Gil and Mr. B argue over what defines a true NBA rivalry. pic.twitter.com/u0PROfEEjk Gilbert Arenas’ comments stem from the idea that James, a forward, and Curry, a guard, impact the game in fundamentally different ways. While both players have defined the last decade of basketball, their contrasting styles mean they rarely go head-to-head in a traditional sense. Arenas also pointed to Kevin Durant as LeBron James’ true rival, citing their direct positional battles and debates over who reigns as the best small forward in the game. Still, for fans and analysts, the sheer magnitude of the LeBron-Curry matchups transcends positional arguments. Their four NBA Finals showdowns and countless matchups have been a defining part of modern basketball history. LeBron James reveals thoughts on Christmas matchup against Stephen Curry Following the Lakers’ narrow 117-114 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Monday, LeBron James shared his thoughts on facing Stephen Curry in the much-anticipated Christmas Day game. The two legends will meet for the first time this season, adding another chapter to their storied history. Acknowledging the significance of these matchups , James expressed gratitude for the opportunity to compete against Curry. Any time you get an opportunity to be on the court and compete vs. one of the greatest to ever play this game, you don’t take it for granted. I don’t know how many more opportunities we’ll get to go against each other, so it’s always fun . When the Lakers and Warriors match up Wednesday, it will be the 4th time LeBron James and Stephen Curry will have played each other on Christmas. LeBron: “I don’t know how many more opportunities we’re going to get to go against each other ...” pic.twitter.com/y8MCZJR1aD This year’s game marks the fourth Christmas Day showdown between LeBron James and Stephen Curry, with the Lakers star holding a 2-1 advantage in previous holiday meetings. Over their illustrious careers, Curry has the edge in regular-season games, leading 12-11, while his playoff record against James is more dominant, with 17 wins in 28 matchups. The stakes for this year’s game are heightened as both players near the twilight of their careers , with speculation about the retirement of two of the NBA’s most-viewed stars looming in the air. As always. the true essence of rivalries lies in the stories they create, and few rivalries have told as compelling a story as LeBron James vs. Stephen Curry. This article first appeared on FirstSportz and was syndicated with permission.

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Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year — especially in an election year. After eleven months of war between Democrats and Republicans, including weeks for the defeated side to mourn the results , Christmas is a season when everyone can rejoice. For Christians, Jesus’ birth is more important than any political battle. The Christmas spirit has something for people of every belief and background, however: It’s a time to cherish family and reflect on peace and goodwill toward all. Our politics, and the world, needs that spirit more than ever. Letting go of the hatreds built up over a bruising election cycle isn’t easy, and it can feel like betraying a cause you’ve spent months or years fighting for. But Christmas is a time of truce, and for the sake of peace among nations, it’s a time for hostilities at home to cease. The New Year kicks off full of peril and promise, from Ukraine to the Middle East. It won’t be easy, but the incoming administration has a chance to bring an end to years of bloodshed. Even many of President Trump’s critics concede his first term was an era of comparative tranquility, marked by the success of the Abraham Accords and a new seriousness on the part of NATO allies to meet their obligations for defense spending. Like Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan before him, Trump was able to engage in bold diplomacy because America’s opponents were afraid to underestimate him, and they knew his doctrine wasn’t to avoid conflict at any price but to keep peace through strength. Today the world is a far more dangerous place than it was when Trump left office, and restoring the peace will require more goodwill at home. Sen. John Fetterman (D-Penn.), who is fast becoming the Democratic Party’s conscience, voiced the right spirit Sunday, saying he wasn’t “rooting against” the incoming president. “If you’re rooting against the president, you are rooting against the nation. And I’m not ever going to be where I want a president to fail,” he said on ABC News’ “This Week.” “So, country first. I know that’s become maybe like a cliché, but it happens to be true.” Other progressives have taken Kamala Harris’ loss to Trump much harder than Sen. Fetterman, and they’re in no mood to forget their ill-feeling toward the GOP. They’ve retreated to Bluesky — the social media site that supplies a leftist alternative to Elon Musk’s X — where they’re constantly reliving and refighting the Nov. 5 election. Yet that’s an online echo chamber, not the real world: Ordinary Americans, even in blue states and cities, put the campaign behind them long before they put up the Christmas decorations. I’ve seen that for myself in the deep-blue suburbs of Washington, DC, where life outside of politics carries on as normal. What the excessively online left and the officeholders who share its mentality need is a reminder that politics isn’t everything — the parties they should be thinking about this month are the Christmas kind. This is the season to overcome the resentments of the past, and not just those of the last year. Trump has given a sign of goodwill with nominations that cut across partisan lines, including a Kennedy for his Republican cabinet. RFK Jr. is controversial , to be sure, and so is Trump’s ex-Democratic nominee for director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard . But these were Democrats who gave Trump a fair hearing, and in turn he’s showing how willing he is to work with those who put aside partisanship to work with him. He’s made allies out of onetime rivals within the GOP, too, such as Sen. Marco Rubio , now his nominee for secretary of state. A spirit of generosity served Donald Trump well in building a winning coalition, and it’s the spirit that his nominations reflect, too. The president-elect’s political foes would do themselves a favor, as well as the country, if they displayed more of the charity — and patriotism — Sen. Fetterman expressed last weekend. Christmas is the easiest time of the year to set aside old grievances and embrace good cheer instead. It’s a season of hope and fresh beginnings — two things our politics urgently needs. There will be policy arguments aplenty in 2025, but the election is over, and the American people rendered an unmistakable verdict. Peace and goodwill aren’t just presents for Christmas. They’re the foundations of a successful nation — and a stable, orderly world. Christmas is the day to remember that anew, not only while the tree is up but as a New Year and new administration dawn. Daniel McCarthy is the editor of Modern Age: A Conservative Review and editor-at-large of The American Conservative.

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A popular social media influencer in Florida has been arrested after allegedly stealing from Target. Target says a woman, later identified as Marlena Velez, entered a store in Cape Coral on Oct. 30 and began shopping. While at the self-checkout, police said scanned barcodes for items of lesser value before walking out of the store. "Initially, our officers got a report from Target about this retail theft. They looked into it. They got the security footage. They had a still frame of this woman who’s basically scamming the self-checkout at Target," said Mercedes Simonds, public information officer for the Cape Coral Police Department. Police said the stolen items, including household goods and clothing, are valued at more than $500. After police posted the suspect's picture on their Facebook and Instagram accounts, an anonymous caller identified the woman as Velez. A video posted on her TikTok account documents herself as she gets ready to leave her home on Oct. 30 in the same outfit and glasses in the surveillance video. Velez is now charged with theft. This story was originally reported by Shari Armstrong and Dominga Murray at Scripps News Fort Myers.By TravelPulse (TNS) While 2024 was a year that brought about significant, continued post-pandemic recovery for the travel industry, it was also a period of time marked by instability in some locations around the world. From attacks on the rail lines during the Paris Olympics to the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, not to mention the war in Ukraine, the global travel realm in 2024 was fraught with challenges. It is against this backdrop that the international security and medical services provider Global Guardian recently released its 2025 Global Risk Map. Published annually, the map is meant to help travelers better understand the current global risk landscape. In order to develop its guidance, experts at Global Guardian assess a long list of country-specific security risk factors and indicators, including crime, health, natural disasters, infrastructure, political stability, civil unrest and terrorism. For 2025, Global Guardian’s assessment results underscore the reality that disruption globally and domestically continues to increase, and now more than ever travelers need to be prepared when exploring the world. As part of the latest assessment, Global Guardian highlighted a handful of specific global regions that are at particular risk of destabilization over the next year and beyond. Here’s a closer look at those regions, along with insights from Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner, who recently spoke with TravelPulse at length about the risks travelers may face in 2025. Here are the regions at risk of destabilization in 2025: Israel’s existential battle against Iran is set to continue into 2025, says the Global Guardian report. “In July 2024, Israel assassinated Hamas’ political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, in an Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) safehouse in Tehran, and Iran has pledged revenge,” the report explains. “This comes as Iran and its web of regional proxies took their war on Israel out of the shadows and into the open following October 7, 2023, with seven live fronts.” Global Guardian also predicts that Israel’s regional war will shift from Gaza to the West Bank and Lebanon in the year ahead, heightening tensions with Hezbollah, while Houthi attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea and Indian Ocean will persist. The report adds that as “we enter 2025, Israel may assess that its strategic window to prevent a nuclear Iran is rapidly closing and choose to act.” The ongoing civil war in Sudan between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), is also of concern, according to Global Guardian’s risk analysis. The conflict “has created a dire humanitarian situation with ethnically motivated violence on the rise,” says the report. Some of the areas of concern in the Latin American region include Venezuela and Mexico, according to Global Guardian. The risk in Venezuela is tied to the country’s long-standing territorial dispute with neighboring Guyana, says the report. “Since 2019, the U.S. Department of State withdrew all diplomatic personnel from U.S. Embassy Caracas and suspended all operations,” explains Buckner. “Violent crimes, such as homicide, armed robbery, kidnapping, and carjacking, are common in Venezuela. Shortages of gasoline, electricity, water, medicine, and medical supplies continue throughout much of Venezuela. Simply put, Venezuela is one of the most dangerous countries in the world for Western travelers and should be avoided.” In Mexico, meanwhile, the problems include drug cartel-related violence and theft, among other issues, says the report. Mexico recently inaugurated its first female president, Claudia Sheinbaum, and like her predecessors she will face challenges “reining in cartel violence, corruption, extortion, theft and kidnapping,” says the report. “As such, security continues to be a top concern in Mexico’ ” says the report, which categorizes Mexico as “high risk” when it comes to travel for 2025. Countries classified as high risk experience regular conflict, criminal activity or civil unrest — and have not effectively managed those risks. The Global Guardian report also suggests there may be heightened risks in Mexico now that Donald Trump has been reelected U.S. president. “Bilateral relations between the U.S. and Mexico could dramatically deteriorate. Trump has promised a mass deportation operation, which could sour relations between the U.S. and Mexico, increasing risks to businesses operating in Mexico,” the report adds. Asked to comment on Mexico’s high-risk designation, Buckner stressed that the situation in the country is extremely nuanced, adding that it’s a vast oversimplification to call the entire country high risk. “There are pockets of Mexico that are wildly safe and wonderful to visit and people shouldn’t hesitate to go,” Buckner told TravelPulse. “And there are also pockets that are unsafe and dangerous.” The good news, added Buckner, is that Mexico’s new president is focusing a great deal of effort and energy on addressing the problems surrounding drug cartels, which are the source of a great deal of the risk. Buckner was quick to add however, that as long as there’s demand for drugs, the drug cartel situation is likely to remain problematic. “The U.S. is driving the drug demand — we consume more drugs then the rest of the world,” explained Buckner. “It’s really overly simplified to paint Mexico as the bad guy, because if there wasn’t demand, we wouldn’t need the supply. But the demand is real and violence comes with that.” Representatives for Global Nexus, a government and public affairs consultancy that advises travel and tourism companies and interests in Southern Mexico, told TravelPulse that while drug-related violence has been known to occur, it involves members of the drug cartel targeting each other, they’re not targeting tourists. “There is an ongoing battle between small drug vendors who use the beach to sell product to tourists hanging out on the beach,” explained Ruben Olmos, Global Nexus president and CEO, in reference to the Quintana Roo region, which is popular with tourists. “There have been cases where gunfire has been exchanged between these groups. They are targeting themselves. They are fighting over ‘This is my beach’ and they initiate a shootout.” However, added Olmos, that the U.S. State Department’s risk categorization for Quintana Roo (which is separate from the Global Guardian risk assessment) has not changed. Located on the State Department’s Mexico page, the risk assessment for Quintana Roo remains in the “Exercise Increased Caution” category, which is below the top risk categories of “Do Not Travel” and “Reconsider Travel.” The Exercise Increased Caution designation means “Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security,” explains the State Department’s website. Olmos also pointed out that Mexico is the only country that has a map on the U.S. State Department website that covers every single state in the country, providing details for travelers about which states are safest. In June 2024, thousands of young people took to the streets in Kenya to protest a controversial tax bill. The protesters were met with heavy-handed policing, including the use of live fire and mass arrests, says the Global Guardian risk report. Despite the local security response, protests continued. The success and tenacity of the Kenyan movement has triggered similar protests or dissent in other countries including Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa, and Nigeria, says Global Guardian. That is just a portion of the risk Global Guardian sees for Sub-Saharan Africa over the course of 2025. “With multiple conflicts escalating across the continent, aging leaders leaving behind unclear successions, and entrenched regimes with dissipating legitimacy, Sub-Saharan Africa now looks much like the North African and Arab world in the early 2010s,” says the report. “While the dynamic unfolding in Africa might not yet merit the label of “African Spring,” a significant change to the continent’s political status quo is coming.” Several countries received an extreme or high-risk designation on the new Global Guardian risk map for 2025, including more than a few that are popular with leisure travelers or tourists. Extreme risk countries are those that Global Guardian says are “actively engaged in conflict, while also experiencing severe criminal activity and civil unrest.These countries are insecure; state institutions are too weak to manage militant groups or large-scale disasters.” They include Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Lebanon, Mali, Niger, Somalia, Ukraine, West Bank, Gaza and Yemen. The current list of high-risk countries, which are countries that experience regular conflict, criminal activity or civil unrest and have not effectively managed those risks, includes Bangladesh, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Honduras, Iraq, Israel, Jamaica, Kenya, Libya, Mexico, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, South Sudan, Uganda, Venezuela Officials from the Jamaica Tourist Board provided a statement to TravelPulse in response to Global Guardian’s designation of the country. “Last month, Global Guardian, a private security provider, released its 2025 Global Risk Map, which included Jamaica, amongst other destinations,” said the Tourist Board. “It is important to note that the crime rate against visitors is notably low at 0.01% and the majority of Jamaica’s tourism product remains unaffected.” The country’s tourism officials added that Jamaica has welcomed 3 million visitors this year and boasts a high repeat visitor rate of 42%. “The island is consistently ranked among the top destinations for international travel and visitors continue to come with confidence to enjoy all that Jamaica has to offer,” the statement adds. When it comes to Jamaica, Buckner offered similar comments to those of Mexico, noting that the situation is impacted by drug-related violence and the experience on the ground is nuanced and cannot be painted with a broad brush. “In the same vein as Mexico — Jamaica can be a wonderful place to visit,” says Buckner. “There are pockets of beauty and low crime and as long as you are careful, it’s a very low threat.” Buckner, a retired Army colonel, maintains that the world is indeed a more risky place heading into 2025. The challenges in the Middle East and Ukraine are at the forefront of the instability, but are hardly the only cause for concern. “Israel has now gone to Gaza and cleaned out Hamas, they’re now moving north into Lebanon, and we are convinced Israel will strike Iran,” Buckner said during an interview that took place prior to Israel’s strike on Iran. “If that occurs you are going to see violence across the Middle East.” “But there are over 100 conflicts across the globe,” continues Buckner. When you combine that reality with other challenges the world is currently grappling with, including the destabilizing influences of climate change, there are plenty of risks for travelers to bear in mind when planning a journey for the coming year. He wraps up by offering a few tips for travelers, a check-list of sorts, to work through when planning or considering travel to a specific country in 2025: — If you don’t know who to call or how you are going to negotiate if someone is kidnapped, you shouldn’t go there. — Consumers need to read the fine print on travel insurance because it does not cover war zones, terrorism or natural disasters, says Buckner. And travelers are often surprised and find out too late that these types of events are not covered. — If you get stuck or stranded, if you don’t know who you are going to call to get you out of that situation, know what organizations locally or internationally are available to help you. ©2024 Northstar Travel Media, LLC. Visit at travelpulse.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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Donegal Group Inc sees $271,376 in stock purchases by major shareholderThe momentum that Dave Aranda and Baylor finished the regular season with carried over into the recruiting realm. The Bears announced a 21-player early signing class on Wednesday was the best of the Aranda era in Waco, ranking as the third-best class in the Big 12 and 34th-best in the country, according to 247Sports. “You look at our situation, and kind of where we were and where we're at now, and all of it kind of tenuous, very appreciative and blessed to be with the quality people that we have here and their ability to connect and their ability to recruit,” Aranda said. Baylor’s class includes 10 defensive players, 10 offensive players and one kicker. There are five linebackers in the 2025 early signing class, four wide receivers, four defensive backs, two offensive linemen, and two running backs, with one tight end, quarterback, defensive lineman and kicker. Of the 21 players, 16 played high school football in Texas. “The quality of football that’s played here, the coaching that’s here, the development that’s here and just the lineage,” Aranda said. “Being where we are in the state so centrally located, there’s a bunch of moms and dads that are going to be able to come watch their boys play.” South Oak Cliff edge rusher Kamauryn Morgan is the highest-rated recruit in the class. The four-star prospect is the 17th-best prospect in Texas who had 61 tackles and 14 tackles for loss in 2023. His commitment in July was quickly followed by three-star wide receiver Taz Williams, who missed most of his senior season with an injury but had more than 1,200 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns as a junior. Williams and Morgan are best friends, and Aranda said having them as a duo helped pull in other top-level talent to the class. “When that happens, you can go from kind of being uncool to being cool again,” Aranda said. “When you kind of get out the way and let the cool kids do it, that’s really what was happening there. Their leadership within the class is something I'm very appreciative and thankful for.” Among the bigger battles Aranda and the Bears faced on the recruiting trail was for three-star linebacker Kaleb Burns. Burns was originally committed to Texas Tech but flipped to Baylor in the summer. When the Bears started the season with just two wins in their first six games, Burns took visits to Oklahoma and Oregon. “He brings a bunch of skill and a bunch of instincts into a position and a system that is going to maximize that,” Aranda said. “I think, at the end of the day, he saw that. I think his relationship with (inside linebackers coach) Jamar Chaney was central. Jamar has done a great job. “I’m really proud of Jamar and his efforts and his ability to connect and really show what Baylor can offer.” Sawyer Robertson was a revelation for Baylor this season, and the coaching staff is really high on true freshman Nate Bennett, who saw time in three games this season and preserved his redshirt. But Coppell’s Edward Griffin isn’t going to stop throwing the ball when he gets to Waco. Over two years at Coppell, he threw for more than 6,300 yards and 81 total touchdowns with just six interceptions. “He's the complete package,” Aranda said. “Sitting down with (Offensive coordinator Jake Spavital) and kind of going through that there are a few guys right here that kind of fit the bill, but no one fit it as completely as Edward did. “The on-the-field, off-the-field combo is way strong with him. In the past, when you have guys like that, that’s a dude that pushes other dudes to be better. I'm excited for that.” Both running back signings — Caden Knighten from Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, and Michael Turner from Richland — are four-star prospects and were primarily recruited by associated head coach and running backs coach Khenon Hall. Hall was an elite recruiter during his time at SMU, and he’s brought that prowess to Waco. “He’s been loyal, he’s been way effective in communication and partnership with other coaches, bringing guys along, and has been a guy that I think the best is yet to come from him,” Aranda said. Aranda thinks the momentum from the end of the regular season and into signing day can carry over. That can begin before any of the new recruits step on campus when the Bears play in a bowl game later this winter. “We're looking to win this next game, we’re looking to have a really successful offseason, we're looking to get some of these young players ready to go in spring ball and whatever transfer portal additions we have and we're looking to really start next year really strong,” Aranda said. “We want to be on the incline here. That takes trying to win that day every day and looking for a fight. And that is the attitude within our building.” Baylor Football: Jackson Blackwell Highlights (National Signing Day 2025) // via BaylorAthletics on YouTube Be the first to know Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.

A new program being offered at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) hopes to help new parents and their infants recover in the comfort of their own homes – freeing up valuable hospital beds and reducing burden on the system. The Early Discharge Program allows parents and newborns to be discharged, and have a midwife follow up with them at home to complete screening and assessments as opposed to having those take place in the hospital. Newborn screening tests are completed in the first 24-48 hours of a birth, which previously meant that the new parent and baby had to remain in hospital until these tests were completed, even if they were ready to go home. “Through the Early Discharge Program, we can help them transition from hospital to home quicker while still meeting these screening timeframes,” explained Jacqueline Ferreira, midwife at LHSC Initially offered in 2021 and 2022 through temporary funding, the program was brought back permanently earlier this fall. “Many patients who give birth express a desire to return home as soon as possible and this program allows them to do just that,” shared Ferreira. The program is mostly offered to patients that live in London – if those patients meet all eligibility criteria, including having no history of conditions that could lead to complications, and are managing pain well. Three midwives are staffed by LHSC to provide the early discharge program (Source: LHSC) The program is staffed by LHSC midwives - meaning that a patient doesn’t need to have their own midwife to participate – who visit the home the day after the patient is discharged and assesses the wellbeing of the parent and child. Following the visit, the patient is advised to follow up with their primary care practitioner. Three midwives on staff for this program can conduct four visits per day, and the team has already served more than 50 families since the program’s official launch on September 30. Shopping Trends The Shopping Trends team is independent of the journalists at CTV News. We may earn a commission when you use our links to shop. Read about us. 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Midland murder trial enters final week with accused claiming self-defence The trial of a Midland man accused of murder in the fatal stabbing of his tenant three years ago is in its final week as the Crown and defence prepare to make their closing arguments to the jury. Windsor Two suspects wanted for pharmacy break-in Windsor police are searching for two suspects after a break-in at a pharmacy on Tecumseh Road East. Lakeshore man facing more sex assault charges after second alleged victim comes forward Essex County OPP say a Lakeshore man is facing more sexual assault charges after a second alleged victim has come forward. Amicable end proposed for former Grace Hospital site The Corporation of the City of Windsor and Fairmount Properties LLC issued a joint statement about the former Grace Hospital site near downtown Windsor. Northern Ontario Committee OKs rezoning for former Sudbury hospital site Greater Sudbury's planning committee approved rezoning and official plan amendment for the former hospital in Sudbury at its meeting Monday. Suspect in attempted murder in Cobalt, Ont., makes court appearance The 18-year-old suspect charged in a disturbing attack on his ex-girlfriend was in court Tuesday morning. Sudbury resident scammed out of $20K, suspect from southern Ont. charged A 21-year-old from southern Ontario has been charged with several offences after a victim from Greater Sudbury was tricked into giving him $20,000. Sault Ste. Marie Sault police issue alert about surge in grandparent scams The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service warned residents Tuesday about a surge in grandparent scams targeting local senior citizens. Sault road reopens after building safely demolished A building on Queen Street East in Sault Ste. Marie is in danger of collapsing because of heavy snow. Hwy. 17 closed following fatal collision near Bruce Mines One person has been killed in a four-vehicle collision on Highway 17 east of Bruce Mines. Ottawa 'It's insulting:' Ontario premier slams Trump on Canadian tariff threat Ontario Premier Doug Ford is reacting to a threat from incoming U.S. president-elect Donald Trump to impose tariffs on imports from Canada, calling the proposal ‘insulting’ and emphasizing the need for leaders to work together on a response. More winter weather expected this week in Ottawa A freezing rain warning in Ottawa has been lifted after a low-pressure system moved through eastern Ontario on Tuesday. Environment Canada says freezing rain will transition to rain as temperatures rise above 0 C this morning. Land near Dow's Lake being cleared in advance of new Civic Campus construction This is another step in the plan to construct a cutting-edge replacement for the aging Civic Campus, which just celebrated its 100th anniversary. Toronto Ford says Trump's proposed 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods like 'a family member stabbing you right in the heart' Ontario Premier Doug Ford says a 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian goods proposed by U.S. president-elect Donald Trump is akin to 'a family member stabbing you right in the heart.' BREAKING | Follow live: Serial killer Paul Bernardo denied parole for a third time Notorious killer Paul Bernardo has been denied parole for a third time following a hearing before the Parole Board of Canada. Traveller at Toronto Pearson airport caught with 45 kg of weed in her luggage: RCMP A 21-year-old woman has been charged after allegedly attempting to conceal 45 kilograms of cannabis in her luggage. Montreal Police chief says 'extreme left group' behind Montreal protest violence; Legault calls for more arrests Quebec Premier Francois Legault is putting pressure on the Montreal police to arrest everyone involved in an anti-NATO protest that turned violent last week. 'Broken lives and families,' former members of religious community speak out Several former members of fringe religious community the Mission de L’Esprit Saint are urging the Quebec government to intervene following claims that it was a cult that brainwashed some members. Their stories are being told in a new documentary by Noovo Info. BREAKING | Follow live: Serial killer Paul Bernardo denied parole for a third time Notorious killer Paul Bernardo has been denied parole for a third time following a hearing before the Parole Board of Canada. Atlantic Nova Scotians head to the polls to vote in snap election; results delayed by an hour Nova Scotians are casting their votes Tuesday in a snap provincial election, but they won't learn the outcome until after 9 p.m., due to a delayed opening at a polling station. N.S. man charged with attempted murder after assault left victim with significant injuries A 30-year-old man is facing an attempted murder charge after an alleged assault in Denmark, N.S., on Monday. N.S. lobster buyer calls for heightened policing after shot fired into Meteghan home A lobster buyer in Meteghan, N.S., is looking for increased policing and a community-wide push aimed at organized crime after a bullet was fired into his home on Saturday night. Winnipeg 'It would mean a recession': Premier Kinew speaks on Trump's tariff threat Tariffs on Canadian goods headed to the United States would mean a recession in Manitoba. That is how Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew feels about comments from president-elect Donald Trump Monday. Steinbach man charged with child luring: RCMP A 20-year-old man from Steinbach has been charged with child luring, and RCMP have released one of his social media handles to help identify more victims. Advocates calling for action to help lower child poverty rates in Manitoba Recent data on child poverty in Canada showed Manitoba led the way with the highest child poverty rate, and now advocates are calling for action to lower the number. Calgary TSB orders more training following incident involving plane in Calgary The Transportation Safety Board says an incident that involved a Westjet plane hitting the runway in Calgary earlier this year was connected to an issue with pilot training on a particular model of aircraft. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Trump's border concerns are valid as tariffs loom Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Donald Trump’s concerns about the border are valid, as the president-elect threatens sweeping tariffs on Canadian goods. LIVE at 3:30 | Alberta to announce actions against Ottawa's proposed emissions cap The Alberta government is hitting back at the proposed federal emissions cap Tuesday afternoon. Edmonton Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Trump's border concerns are valid as tariffs loom Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Donald Trump’s concerns about the border are valid, as the president-elect threatens sweeping tariffs on Canadian goods. From Rogers Place to Winspear Centre, here's how accessible Edmonton concert venues are For most people buying a concert ticket, questions like “How am I going to get into a venue?” or “Where will I go to the bathroom?” aren’t top of mind, but for people with disabilities, these issues can make or break a night out. Stuff-a-Bus Week begins in Edmonton Edmonton Transit Service's stuff-a-bus campaign gets rolling Wednesday. Regina Defence-called expert says Regina chiropractor accused of sexual assault followed industry standards An expert called by Ruben Manz’s defence counsel testified the Regina-based chiropractor, who is facing several sexual assault charges, followed the industry standard of care when treating the complainants. Alpacas and bison featured at second day of Agribition in Regina There is no shortage of livestock at the Canadian Western Agribition. While many people associate the event with cows and horses, Tuesday featured some less common animals: alpacas and bison. IN PICTURES | Here are the winners of the 2024 ExploreSask photo contest The winners of Tourism Saskatchewan's annual ExploreSask photo contest have been revealed. Saskatoon Saskatoon man hospitalized after he was allegedly stabbed in the forehead A man has been taken to hospital after he was allegedly stabbed in the forehead early on Tuesday. City budget adjusted to include 5.84% property tax bump The City of Saskatoon's planned property tax increase in its proposed budget has been marginally bumped up to 5.84 per cent. Saskatoon businesses prepare for possible holiday impact amid Canada Post strike As Canada Post workers mark their second week on the picket line, some Saskatoon businesses say they’ve had to adapt to disruptions in postal services during their busiest time of year. Vancouver B.C. teen with avian flu remains in critical care, source of infection still unknown The teenager who is infected with the first human case of H5N1 avian influenza acquired in Canada remains in critical care at BC Children’s Hospital, officials said Tuesday. B.C. RCMP officer won't stand trial for on-duty shooting A B.C. RCMP officer who was charged in an on-duty shooting nearly four years ago will not stand trial, prosecutors announced Tuesday. B.C. premier says Canada will negotiate from 'position of strength' on US tariff British Columbia Premier David Eby said Canada had to approach Donald Trump's plan to impose a 25 per cent U.S. tariff on Canadian goods from a position of strength, as business, trade and community organizations called for quick action on the trade threat. Vancouver Island B.C. premier says Canada will negotiate from 'position of strength' on US tariff British Columbia Premier David Eby said Canada had to approach Donald Trump's plan to impose a 25 per cent U.S. tariff on Canadian goods from a position of strength, as business, trade and community organizations called for quick action on the trade threat. B.C. teen with avian flu remains in critical care, source of infection still unknown The teenager who is infected with the first human case of H5N1 avian influenza acquired in Canada remains in critical care at BC Children’s Hospital, officials said Tuesday. B.C. RCMP officer won't stand trial for on-duty shooting A B.C. RCMP officer who was charged in an on-duty shooting nearly four years ago will not stand trial, prosecutors announced Tuesday. Stay Connected