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In the news today: Quebec man killed in Florida boat explosion

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...

Dec 26, 2024 2:15 AM Read more >

Orcas moved into the Arctic. It could be bad news for other whales, and humans too

Killer whales are expanding their territory and have moved into Arctic waters as climate change melts sea ice, with two genetically distinct populations being identified by Canadian scientists.

Dec 26, 2024 2:00 AM Read more >

Florida officials confirm Quebec man's death in Fort Lauderdale boat explosion

MONTREAL — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has confirmed a Quebec man has died after a boat explosion in Florida's Broward County.

Dec 25, 2024 11:10 PM Read more >

A fatal collision in Surrey on Christmas Day killed one woman: police

SURREY, B.C. — Police in Surrey are investigating a collision at an intersection, involving two vehicles, that has claimed the life of a passenger.

Dec 25, 2024 6:08 PM Read more >

Ferries cancelled, and thousands without power on wet and wild Christmas Day

VANCOUVER — Thousands of people in British Columbia are without power on Christmas Day as ongoing rainfall and strong winds collapse power lines, disrupt travel, and toss around holiday decorations.

Dec 25, 2024 6:03 PM Read more >

Crash on Christmas Eve in Vancouver killed a motorcyclist, says VPD

VANCOUVER — A motorcyclist is dead and another person has life-threatening injuries after a crash in Vancouver's Kitsilano neighbourhood on Christmas Eve.

Dec 25, 2024 4:18 PM Read more >

Donald Trump says he urged Wayne Gretzky to run for prime minister in Christmas visit

OTTAWA — U.S. president-elect Donald Trump says he told Canadian hockey legend Wayne Gretzky during a Christmas Day visit that he should run for prime minister of Canada.

Dec 25, 2024 3:50 PM Read more >

54-year-old woman dies after getting trapped under a vehicle exiting driveway

MONTREAL — A 54-year-old pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle exiting a driveway in Montreal’s Lachine borough has died. Montreal police say they received a call for the woman on Christmas Day at around 12:25 p.m.

Dec 25, 2024 2:20 PM Read more >

Pedestrian dead after collision in Quebec City, police say

MONTREAL — A pedestrian has died after she was struck by a vehicle in Quebec City on Christmas Eve. Quebec City police say they received a call for the collision on Tuesday at around 4:20 p.m.

Dec 25, 2024 9:24 AM Read more >

Alberta premier hopes for health reform payoff in 2025, regrets deferring tax cut

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is eager to show that her government can finally put the pieces of a dismantled provincial health-care system back together again in the new year.

Dec 25, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >