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Wrapping your holiday gifts can be done uniquely and elegantly using household items without breaking the wallet, says an Ottawa expert. “It’s expensive out there, and why not have some fun at home and use some things you can find around the house and be creative,” Tracy Martineau from Vanilla Staging and Home Organizing told CTV Morning Live Thursday. Tea towels, tupperware While a tea towel can be a good gift idea, it can also be used to wrap up a gift. “It’s like a double gift. And (there is) no waste,” she said. “Add a little bit of decoration on it or an ornament.” Decorating a beautiful tupperware while adding the actual gift inside also works, according to her. She says the gift receiver will benefit from it later. She recommends using a T-shirt, a scarf or papers from old magazines and books for wrapping gifts, such as books, toys and many other items. Craft paper, lunch bags, holiday napkins Giving craft papers a second life by drawing on them, or adding leaves from trees, is another creative way to present your gifts, Martineau says. She suggests using a brown lunch bag to make a gingerbread house. This can happen by folding the bay and drawing on it. Holiday napkins can also be used for gift wrapping. Martineau suggests adding an ornament or a twine for decorations. “A lot of gifts come pretty wrapped too,” Martineau said. “So, you can find some really beautiful gifts that already come in beautiful wrapping, which is amazing.” Martineau says there are different techniques and ways for the wrapping process. Those techniques are available online, according to her. 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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'Shameful': Monument honouring fallen soldiers included names of living veterans Veterans are asking for answers after discovering that two sculptures in Ontario honouring fallen soldiers include the names of many people who are very much alive. WATCH LIVE | 61st annual Christmas Daddies Telethon airs Saturday on CTV A beloved yearly tradition, the Christmas Daddies Telethon airs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, on CTV. Canada's air force took video of object shot down over Yukon, updated image released The Canadian military has released more details and an updated image of the unidentified object shot down over Canada's Yukon territory in February 2023. Invasive species could be hiding in your Christmas decor. Here's how to stop the spread Make sure to look through your holiday decorations, as Christmas trees, wreaths, and other natural decor can have invasive insects, eggs, and plants that pose a threat to local ecosystems and the economy. Long time coming: Taylor Swift's Eras Tour arrives at final stop in Vancouver Pop superstar Taylor Swift greeted some 55,000 eager fans in downtown Vancouver Friday with what’s become a familiar opening line. Northern Ontario man sentenced for killing his dog WARNING: This article contains graphic details of animal abuse which may be upsetting to some readers. A 40-year-old northern Ontario man is avoiding prison after pleading guilty to killing his dog earlier this year. One out of 10 Canadians had packages stolen in the past year: survey One out of 10 Canadians say they have had at least one package stolen in the last year, according to a survey. Calgary company steps up to help grieving family with free furnace after fatal carbon monoxide poisoning A Calgary furnace company stepped up big time Friday to help a Calgary family grieving the loss of a loved one. Atlantic WATCH LIVE | 61st annual Christmas Daddies Telethon airs Saturday on CTV A beloved yearly tradition, the Christmas Daddies Telethon airs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, on CTV. RCMP in Shediac, N.B., charge man after break and enter, mischief RCMP charged a 42-year-old man from Shediac, N.B., following a break and enter, mischief and threats in Shediac said an RCMP news release Friday. Maritime weekend weather: Cold start and snowy finish Colder temperatures lie ahead for the weekend in the Maritimes with another swipe of snow and rain expected Sunday. Toronto Three people taken to hospital after triple shooting in downtown Toronto Toronto Police are on the scene of shooting that has sent three people to the hospital in the early hours of Saturday morning. ‘Hazardous’ driving conditions possible in GTA Saturday amid expected snow: Environment Canada Those getting around the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) today may want to use a bit of extra caution on the roads. Man dead, 4 others in hospital after three vehicles collide on highway in Caledon One person is dead and four others have been taken to hospital following a multi-vehicle collision in Caledon. Montreal Man arrested for DUI after car crashed into Mile-End restaurant A man was arrested for drunk driving after allegedly losing control of his vehicle and hitting three parked cars before skidding off and crashing into a restaurant in Montreal's Mile-End neighbourhood early Saturday morning. Bilingual municipalities take action as Quebec’s native English speaking population falls The 2021 Canadian census revealed the number of Quebecers whose mother tongue is English has continued to decline, and several municipalities where native English speakers were once the majority have now fallen below the 50 per cent threshold. Quebec premier wants to ban praying in public Premier François Legault took advantage of the last day of the parliamentary session on Friday to announce to 'Islamists' that he will 'fight' for Quebec values and possibly use the notwithstanding clause to ban prayer in public places such as parks. Northern Ontario How to watch this year's CTV Lions Children's Christmas Telethon Dec. 7 marks the first Saturday of December, which means it is time for the annual CTV Lions Children's Christmas Telethon. Here is what you need to know. Seniors at Sudbury apartment building haven’t had a working elevator in almost half a year Residents at Place Nolin in Sudbury haven’t had a working elevator in nearly six months. The senior’s building is a 40-unit, five-level building, run independently by its own board of directors. Northern Ontario man sentenced for killing his dog WARNING: This article contains graphic details of animal abuse which may be upsetting to some readers. A 40-year-old northern Ontario man is avoiding prison after pleading guilty to killing his dog earlier this year. Windsor 'I do think it is extraordinary': Law community expresses concern over notwithstanding clause threat Hundreds of professionals within the law community have expressed concern with the premier’s threat of using the notwithstanding clause to back new legislation promising a crackdown on encampments. Suspects sought after two hardware store break-ins Essex County OPP are investigating two overnight break-ins at hardware stores. Windsor’s weekend weather On Saturday, expect a mix of sun and cloud with a slight chance of flurries in the afternoon and a high of plus 4. London Homeless encampments buried in snow, city hall’s response falling short The absence of a Winter Response to Homelessness this year means more Londoners endured this week’s snowstorm in tents and make-shift shelters. SIU: driver that fled OPP traffic stop in Arva fatally injured The SIU says OPP tried to stop a vehicle for a traffic infraction in Arva on Saturday night. Investigators say the vehicle sped away, then crashed into another vehicle. Want to become the next LHSC Auxiliary volunteer? Here’s how The London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) Auxiliary is recruiting new members. Kitchener 'Shameful': Monument honouring fallen soldiers included names of living veterans Veterans are asking for answers after discovering that two sculptures in Ontario honouring fallen soldiers include the names of many people who are very much alive. Canada Post strike: Union 'extremely disappointed' in latest offer, negotiator says A negotiator for the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) says the latest offer from Canada Post to end the ongoing strike shows the carrier is moving in the "opposite direction." Woman facing 96 animal welfare charges in connection with unlicensed kennel in Hamilton A woman is facing 96 animal welfare charges in connection with an unlicensed kennel in Hamilton, where two pet owners claimed their dogs died while in her care. Barrie Driver charged after passing snow plow in front of oncoming OPP vehicle A driver was pulled over and charged after passing a snow plow in front of an oncoming OPP vehicle. Multi-vehicle crash on Highway 400 snarled traffic A three-vehicle crash on Highway 400 snarled Friday afternoon traffic. Man arrested after 16-hour standoff with Barrie police seeks to be released from custody The 43-year-old man taken to hospital in distress following a 16-hour armed standoff with Barrie police last month is seeking bail. Winnipeg Major Manitoba fossil milestones highlight the potential for future discoveries in the province A trio of fossil finds through the years helped put Manitoba on the mosasaur map, and the milestone of those finds have all been marked in 2024. No injuries in two-early-morning fires: WFPS Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service crews say no one was injured in two house fires early Saturday morning. Cops and taxes could be highlights of the next Winnipeg budget Higher property tax hikes and more cops could be coming in next week's city budget. Calgary Calgarians panicked as Canada Post strike enters fourth week The impacts of the Canada Post strike are ramping up as other shippers pause their pick-ups to clear growing backlogs. Storybook Theatre extends holiday run of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ into 2025 If you weren’t able to get a ticket to Storybook Theatre’s holiday production of Beauty and the Beast, the theatre offered renewed hope Saturday. 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Roses handed out in commemoration of polytechnic massacre Members of the YWCA handed out roses at the University of Regina to bring awareness to violence against women. Saskatoon doctor facing professional charges in circumcision case A Saskatoon doctor has been accused of unprofessional conduct following a high-cost adult circumcision that included a request for the patient to text unsecured post-op pictures of his genitals. Saskatoon Saskatoon under winter storm warning, freezing rain, heavy snow forecasted A winter storm warning has been issued for the city of Saskatoon and parts of west central Saskatchewan by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC). Saskatoon doctor facing professional charges in circumcision case A Saskatoon doctor has been accused of unprofessional conduct following a high-cost adult circumcision that included a request for the patient to text unsecured post-op pictures of his genitals. Legislative change looking to reduce number of dilapidated homes in Saskatchewan Amended legislation introduced this week aims to address abandoned and dilapidated properties across the province. Vancouver Long time coming: Taylor Swift's Eras Tour arrives at final stop in Vancouver Pop superstar Taylor Swift greeted some 55,000 eager fans in downtown Vancouver Friday with what’s become a familiar opening line. The East Van Cross could be moving to a new location The iconic East Van Cross could be getting a new home, as Vancouver councillors are set to discuss moving the artwork to a more accessible location. More cases of parasite causing deadly whirling disease in fish found in B.C. waters The British Columbia government says it has detected more cases of a parasite that Parks Canada describes as potentially devastating to young trout and salmon. Vancouver Island B.C. ombudsman to investigate delay in sending social assistance cheques amid post strike Thousands of social assistance cheques have not been distributed in British Columbia because of the Canada Post strike, prompting an investigation by provincial ombudsperson Jay Chalke. Long time coming: Taylor Swift's Eras Tour arrives at final stop in Vancouver Pop superstar Taylor Swift greeted some 55,000 eager fans in downtown Vancouver Friday with what’s become a familiar opening line. Four-year-old superhero inspires smiles at B.C. long-term care home While he’s not faster than a speeding bullet, nor more powerful than a locomotive, this four-year-old is proving to be a superhero. Kelowna Study of 2023 Okanagan wildfires recommends limiting development in high-risk areas A study into the devastating wildfires that struck British Columbia's Okanagan region in 2023 has recommended that government and industry limit development in high-fire-risk areas. 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NoneFormer Nebraska head coach Scott Frost has landed his first college job since his time with the Huskers, and it's a familiar location. Frost is set to take over at UCF, the program he coached from 2016-17 before heading to Nebraska, according to multiple reports. 247Sports and The Orlando Sentinel reported the news Saturday. Previous reports indicated that UCF was down to two candidates, Frost and UNLV head coach Barry Odom, in its quest to replace the fired Gus Malzahn. The Knights chose to reunite with Frost over the 48-year-old Odom, who led UNLV to a 10-win season this fall. Frost rebuilt a UCF football program coming off a winless season into a six-win squad, then a 13-0 team during the 2017 season which stands as the best in UCF's program history. Frost had been out of the college game since his firing at Nebraska in September 2022. He compiled a 16-31 record at his alma mater, completing four losing seasons before being fired three games into the 2022 campaign. The former Nebraska head coach's first job since was with the Los Angeles Rams this fall, where he briefly worked as an analyst. Having failed to rebuild at Nebraska, the 49-year-old Frost now returns to the school where he thrived as an up-and-coming offensive coach.
NoneJalen Hurts enters Week 12 with a 42-19 career record as the starting quarterback of the Philadelphia Eagles . For some unknown reason, NFL analysts — especially those who used to be journeymen quarterbacks in the league — continue to shade Philly’s QB1 despite the team’s 8-2 start to the season. The latest negative commentary came this week from ex-NFL quarterback Colt McCoy, who dropped this take on Hurts and the Eagles on his Clean Pocket podcast : “I really like Philly. Their offensive line is tremendous. A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Dallas Goedert ... don’t forget Saquon Barkley. I mean, how can you forget him? He rushes for over 100 yards a game, catches like seven or eight balls a game, jumps over people backwards. I mean, this dude’s ridiculous. “My holdup is Jalen Hurts. You watch the game, and you go back and see the highlights, and it’s like, he doesn’t do anything crazy or special. He’s 18 of 30 for 200 yards and two touchdowns. It’s like, how does this happen? He rushes for two touchdowns a game with the ‘tush-push.’ ... I don’t see these big-time throws, or great reads, or awesome third-down conversions. Jalen just kind of figures it out and relies on everyone around him.” Wow. There’s a lot to unpack there. McCoy definitely sounds like someone who watches the highlights and checks the box scores. He doesn’t sound like someone who actually watches the Eagles play week to week. First of all, Hurts isn’t checking the ball down to Barkley “seven or eight” times per game. Barkley’s only been targeted five times in a game once through the first 11 weeks. His high for the season is four receptions. Despite all the claims to the contrary — and McCoy’s hardly the first — the Eagles actually do pass the football down the field. They enter Week 12 ranked top-10 in the NFL in average yards per completion (10.9). Hurts has plenty of “big-time” throws this season. He tossed an absolute dime to Brown to seal the win over Cleveland that kicked off this current six-game win streak. The win over the Packers featured a gutsy third-down conversion from Hurts to Smith right around the 2-minute warning. Hurts had a near perfect passer rating in outdueling Joe Burrow in Week 8. He continues to catch shade for his play against the Commanders, even though he led three consecutive touchdown drives in the fourth quarter and rushed for the go-ahead score. This whole line of commentary has become old hat. Philly’s offense runs through the offensive line, and that typically leads to run-heavy game scripts. Hurts currently ranks 23rd in the NFL in total pass attempts entering Week 12. The Eagles aren’t as dependent on the passing game as the average NFL team, which fuels the perception that their QB must not be that good. McCoy’s commentary on Hurts is certainly out there, and so was Ryan Fitzpatrick’s head-scratching take during last week’s Thursday Night Football postgame show. But as long as the Eagles continue to win games behind a dominant run game and smothering defense, the Hurts slander is sure to continue. Related Philadelphia Eagles stories: Why Eagles could be perfect short-term solution for exiled QB Daniel Jones Greenberg: Detroit Lions only have 1 legitimate threat in NFC Eagles executive named candidate to take over as GM for dumpster fire team in AFC
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Mystery drone sightings perplex AmericansMinister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, on Friday vowed that the Fly Nigeria Act will see the light of the day and come to fruition under his tenure. The minister lamented that the document which is expected to make it mandatory for government financed air transportation of officials, contractors, grantees and properties to be carried by a Nigeria Air Flag Carriers has yet to materialise more than 15 years when it was first proposed. Speaking at a one day “Stakeholders’ Engagement on the Legal Framework for the Fly Nigeria Bill and Related Enabling Legislation’, in Abuja, Mr. Keyamo said he will rally all the major stakeholders to push for the bill to be signed into law. A former Minister of Aviation, Chief Babatunde Omotoba said the bill was first put together more than 15 years ago while he was the minister in charge of the ministry just as he commended Mr. Keyamo for the new drive and passion to finally bring the bill to reality. Vice President of the Airline Operators of Nigeria AON and Chairman of Air Peace, Dr. Allen Onyema and AON spokesperson and Chairman of United Nigeria Airline, Professor Obiora Okonkwo described the move as a new dawn for the country’s aviation and domestic Airlines in Nigeria. Keyamo said, “This has been on the cards for some time, for many years, more than 15 years because I think my predecessor, Chief Omotoba served more than 15 years ago. “So you can imagine that this bill was taken to council more than 15 years ago and yet it did not see the light of day. Under my tenure it will happen. “We just want to get things done. And so when I came to office I saw a couple of these things hanging on my desk like the Cape Town Convention to the cry of the Aviation Working Group and all the proposals that have been made to former governments to develop especially indigenous industry, a local industry. And what we did was to say look let us revive all of these dead things on my table that would help or that will help to develop our local industry.” “And one of them of course is the Fly Nigeria Act. Luckily Olisa Agbakoba was also talking to me about it. He had brought a proposal. “This had been on the card like the Cabotage Act too. It’s like also the Cabotage Act, you see in the blue economy sector too. So, I wonder, I was telling myself if the Cabotage Act had been passed to favor ships that fly the Nigerian flag and this had been passed long ago, what would be the problem with aviation? It tells you that there’s a certain external cabal in the aviation industry that seeks to destroy your own indigenous markets so that they can come and feed on that market. “It’s a global conspiracy but you have to be smart to see it. Look at the entire African continent. Just look at it. All the foreign airlines in the world feed on the African markets without the competition of African Airlines, without fair competition from African Airlines. And they will ensure that the aviation markets in Africa remain taunted. Especially in a big country like Nigeria, they will ensure that it remains taunted so that they will continue to feed on your markets. “Air France is coming here full, going back full. Both sides are Nigerians inside. You expect that when they are leaving their country, okay, many of them would have foreigners coming in and Nigerians going out. “But both sides are Nigerians coming in and going out. Delta, the United from America, Lufthansa, British Airways, name all of them, all of them, all the foreign airlines. We thank them for their partnership and all that but I’m not condemning them. “I’m saying that we must also develop our own to compete fairly. We just want to compete fairly. Qatar, Emirates, all of them. “So the global conspiracy, it is an aviation you know about politics all over the world, global policy, aero politics. They do it in such a way very cleverly that they don’t want your local market, your local indigenous airlines to, you know, to grow so that they keep feeding on that market. So it is for us to be wise enough to see this and to come up with policies, policies, policies that will then empower our own local operators to match them on the negotiation table. “And this is one of the latest in this series of actions we lined up. More are coming through to empower them and to make sure they survive. To say how do we then create the market for them? “We are saying the summary of the Fly Nigeria Act is that every government funded trip, every government, whether what ministry or agency at all, if there is a Nigerian flag carrier flying that route, even locally, regionally, internationally, continentally, you must patronise the Nigerian flag carrier first before any foreign carrier. That’s a summary but you know the details, the devil is in the details. You will see the details, I will say that.Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday overturned a lower court ruling that state Attorney General Ken Paxton testify in a whistleblower lawsuit at the heart of impeachment charges brought against him in 2023. The court on Friday said Paxton’s office does not dispute any issue in the lawsuit by four former Paxton employees and agreed to any judgment in the case. “In a major win for the State of Texas, the state Supreme Court has sided with Attorney General Paxton against former OAG employees whose effort to prolong costly, politically-motivated litigation against the agency has wasted public resources for years," a statement from Paxton's office said. An attorney for one of the plaintiffs declined immediate comment, and a second attorney did not immediately return a phone call for comment. The former employees allege they were improperly fired or forced out for bringing to the FBI allegations that Paxton was misusing his office to protect a friend and campaign donor, who in turn, they said, was helping the attorney general to conceal an extramarital affair. The Supreme Court ruling noted that the Texas governor and Legislature have expressed a desire to hear testimony from the witnesses prior to agreeing to appropriate funds to settle the lawsuit. The court said forcing Paxton, First Assistant Attorney General Brent Webster, Chief of Staff Lesley French Henneke and senior advisor Michelle Smith to testify earlier could improperly be used for legislative purposes in deciding any appropriation. Under the preliminary deal , Paxton agreed to apologize to the former employees for calling them “rogue” employees, settle the case for $3.3 million and ask the state to pay for it, prompting the state House to reject the request and begin its own investigation, leading to the vote to impeach him. Paxton was ultimately acquitted after a Senate trial. The Supreme Court termed its ruling conditional upon the lower trial court complying with the decision, while saying it is “confident the trial court will comply” with the order.3 Monster Stocks to Hold for the Next 10 Years
Wrapping your holiday gifts can be done uniquely and elegantly using household items without breaking the wallet, says an Ottawa expert. “It’s expensive out there, and why not have some fun at home and use some things you can find around the house and be creative,” Tracy Martineau from Vanilla Staging and Home Organizing told CTV Morning Live Thursday. Tea towels, tupperware While a tea towel can be a good gift idea, it can also be used to wrap up a gift. “It’s like a double gift. And (there is) no waste,” she said. “Add a little bit of decoration on it or an ornament.” Decorating a beautiful tupperware while adding the actual gift inside also works, according to her. She says the gift receiver will benefit from it later. She recommends using a T-shirt, a scarf or papers from old magazines and books for wrapping gifts, such as books, toys and many other items. Craft paper, lunch bags, holiday napkins Giving craft papers a second life by drawing on them, or adding leaves from trees, is another creative way to present your gifts, Martineau says. She suggests using a brown lunch bag to make a gingerbread house. This can happen by folding the bay and drawing on it. Holiday napkins can also be used for gift wrapping. Martineau suggests adding an ornament or a twine for decorations. “A lot of gifts come pretty wrapped too,” Martineau said. “So, you can find some really beautiful gifts that already come in beautiful wrapping, which is amazing.” Martineau says there are different techniques and ways for the wrapping process. Those techniques are available online, according to her. 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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'Shameful': Monument honouring fallen soldiers included names of living veterans Veterans are asking for answers after discovering that two sculptures in Ontario honouring fallen soldiers include the names of many people who are very much alive. WATCH LIVE | 61st annual Christmas Daddies Telethon airs Saturday on CTV A beloved yearly tradition, the Christmas Daddies Telethon airs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, on CTV. Canada's air force took video of object shot down over Yukon, updated image released The Canadian military has released more details and an updated image of the unidentified object shot down over Canada's Yukon territory in February 2023. Invasive species could be hiding in your Christmas decor. Here's how to stop the spread Make sure to look through your holiday decorations, as Christmas trees, wreaths, and other natural decor can have invasive insects, eggs, and plants that pose a threat to local ecosystems and the economy. Long time coming: Taylor Swift's Eras Tour arrives at final stop in Vancouver Pop superstar Taylor Swift greeted some 55,000 eager fans in downtown Vancouver Friday with what’s become a familiar opening line. Northern Ontario man sentenced for killing his dog WARNING: This article contains graphic details of animal abuse which may be upsetting to some readers. A 40-year-old northern Ontario man is avoiding prison after pleading guilty to killing his dog earlier this year. One out of 10 Canadians had packages stolen in the past year: survey One out of 10 Canadians say they have had at least one package stolen in the last year, according to a survey. Calgary company steps up to help grieving family with free furnace after fatal carbon monoxide poisoning A Calgary furnace company stepped up big time Friday to help a Calgary family grieving the loss of a loved one. Atlantic WATCH LIVE | 61st annual Christmas Daddies Telethon airs Saturday on CTV A beloved yearly tradition, the Christmas Daddies Telethon airs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, on CTV. RCMP in Shediac, N.B., charge man after break and enter, mischief RCMP charged a 42-year-old man from Shediac, N.B., following a break and enter, mischief and threats in Shediac said an RCMP news release Friday. Maritime weekend weather: Cold start and snowy finish Colder temperatures lie ahead for the weekend in the Maritimes with another swipe of snow and rain expected Sunday. Toronto Three people taken to hospital after triple shooting in downtown Toronto Toronto Police are on the scene of shooting that has sent three people to the hospital in the early hours of Saturday morning. ‘Hazardous’ driving conditions possible in GTA Saturday amid expected snow: Environment Canada Those getting around the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) today may want to use a bit of extra caution on the roads. Man dead, 4 others in hospital after three vehicles collide on highway in Caledon One person is dead and four others have been taken to hospital following a multi-vehicle collision in Caledon. Montreal Man arrested for DUI after car crashed into Mile-End restaurant A man was arrested for drunk driving after allegedly losing control of his vehicle and hitting three parked cars before skidding off and crashing into a restaurant in Montreal's Mile-End neighbourhood early Saturday morning. Bilingual municipalities take action as Quebec’s native English speaking population falls The 2021 Canadian census revealed the number of Quebecers whose mother tongue is English has continued to decline, and several municipalities where native English speakers were once the majority have now fallen below the 50 per cent threshold. Quebec premier wants to ban praying in public Premier François Legault took advantage of the last day of the parliamentary session on Friday to announce to 'Islamists' that he will 'fight' for Quebec values and possibly use the notwithstanding clause to ban prayer in public places such as parks. Northern Ontario How to watch this year's CTV Lions Children's Christmas Telethon Dec. 7 marks the first Saturday of December, which means it is time for the annual CTV Lions Children's Christmas Telethon. Here is what you need to know. Seniors at Sudbury apartment building haven’t had a working elevator in almost half a year Residents at Place Nolin in Sudbury haven’t had a working elevator in nearly six months. The senior’s building is a 40-unit, five-level building, run independently by its own board of directors. Northern Ontario man sentenced for killing his dog WARNING: This article contains graphic details of animal abuse which may be upsetting to some readers. A 40-year-old northern Ontario man is avoiding prison after pleading guilty to killing his dog earlier this year. Windsor 'I do think it is extraordinary': Law community expresses concern over notwithstanding clause threat Hundreds of professionals within the law community have expressed concern with the premier’s threat of using the notwithstanding clause to back new legislation promising a crackdown on encampments. Suspects sought after two hardware store break-ins Essex County OPP are investigating two overnight break-ins at hardware stores. Windsor’s weekend weather On Saturday, expect a mix of sun and cloud with a slight chance of flurries in the afternoon and a high of plus 4. London Homeless encampments buried in snow, city hall’s response falling short The absence of a Winter Response to Homelessness this year means more Londoners endured this week’s snowstorm in tents and make-shift shelters. SIU: driver that fled OPP traffic stop in Arva fatally injured The SIU says OPP tried to stop a vehicle for a traffic infraction in Arva on Saturday night. Investigators say the vehicle sped away, then crashed into another vehicle. Want to become the next LHSC Auxiliary volunteer? Here’s how The London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) Auxiliary is recruiting new members. Kitchener 'Shameful': Monument honouring fallen soldiers included names of living veterans Veterans are asking for answers after discovering that two sculptures in Ontario honouring fallen soldiers include the names of many people who are very much alive. Canada Post strike: Union 'extremely disappointed' in latest offer, negotiator says A negotiator for the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) says the latest offer from Canada Post to end the ongoing strike shows the carrier is moving in the "opposite direction." Woman facing 96 animal welfare charges in connection with unlicensed kennel in Hamilton A woman is facing 96 animal welfare charges in connection with an unlicensed kennel in Hamilton, where two pet owners claimed their dogs died while in her care. Barrie Driver charged after passing snow plow in front of oncoming OPP vehicle A driver was pulled over and charged after passing a snow plow in front of an oncoming OPP vehicle. Multi-vehicle crash on Highway 400 snarled traffic A three-vehicle crash on Highway 400 snarled Friday afternoon traffic. Man arrested after 16-hour standoff with Barrie police seeks to be released from custody The 43-year-old man taken to hospital in distress following a 16-hour armed standoff with Barrie police last month is seeking bail. Winnipeg Major Manitoba fossil milestones highlight the potential for future discoveries in the province A trio of fossil finds through the years helped put Manitoba on the mosasaur map, and the milestone of those finds have all been marked in 2024. No injuries in two-early-morning fires: WFPS Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service crews say no one was injured in two house fires early Saturday morning. Cops and taxes could be highlights of the next Winnipeg budget Higher property tax hikes and more cops could be coming in next week's city budget. Calgary Calgarians panicked as Canada Post strike enters fourth week The impacts of the Canada Post strike are ramping up as other shippers pause their pick-ups to clear growing backlogs. Storybook Theatre extends holiday run of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ into 2025 If you weren’t able to get a ticket to Storybook Theatre’s holiday production of Beauty and the Beast, the theatre offered renewed hope Saturday. Calgary company steps up to help grieving family with free furnace after fatal carbon monoxide poisoning A Calgary furnace company stepped up big time Friday to help a Calgary family grieving the loss of a loved one. Edmonton 'Something quite majestic': Migrating hawks get second chance at local animal rescue A pair of birds not often seen in Edmonton have been given a new lease on life, thanks to a local animal rescue. Security guard killed at Edmonton apartment building Homicide detectives are investigating the death of a security guard in central Edmonton on Friday morning. 'Focus on bad guys': Albertans react to expansion of federal gun ban A local gun store owner says the new federal gun ban has left the industry shell-shocked. Regina Bernadette McIntyre named Saskatchewan's 24th Lieutenant Governor Saskatchewan’s 24th Lieutenant Governor will be Bernadette McIntyre after being appointed to the position by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday. Roses handed out in commemoration of polytechnic massacre Members of the YWCA handed out roses at the University of Regina to bring awareness to violence against women. Saskatoon doctor facing professional charges in circumcision case A Saskatoon doctor has been accused of unprofessional conduct following a high-cost adult circumcision that included a request for the patient to text unsecured post-op pictures of his genitals. Saskatoon Saskatoon under winter storm warning, freezing rain, heavy snow forecasted A winter storm warning has been issued for the city of Saskatoon and parts of west central Saskatchewan by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC). Saskatoon doctor facing professional charges in circumcision case A Saskatoon doctor has been accused of unprofessional conduct following a high-cost adult circumcision that included a request for the patient to text unsecured post-op pictures of his genitals. Legislative change looking to reduce number of dilapidated homes in Saskatchewan Amended legislation introduced this week aims to address abandoned and dilapidated properties across the province. Vancouver Long time coming: Taylor Swift's Eras Tour arrives at final stop in Vancouver Pop superstar Taylor Swift greeted some 55,000 eager fans in downtown Vancouver Friday with what’s become a familiar opening line. The East Van Cross could be moving to a new location The iconic East Van Cross could be getting a new home, as Vancouver councillors are set to discuss moving the artwork to a more accessible location. More cases of parasite causing deadly whirling disease in fish found in B.C. waters The British Columbia government says it has detected more cases of a parasite that Parks Canada describes as potentially devastating to young trout and salmon. Vancouver Island B.C. ombudsman to investigate delay in sending social assistance cheques amid post strike Thousands of social assistance cheques have not been distributed in British Columbia because of the Canada Post strike, prompting an investigation by provincial ombudsperson Jay Chalke. Long time coming: Taylor Swift's Eras Tour arrives at final stop in Vancouver Pop superstar Taylor Swift greeted some 55,000 eager fans in downtown Vancouver Friday with what’s become a familiar opening line. Four-year-old superhero inspires smiles at B.C. long-term care home While he’s not faster than a speeding bullet, nor more powerful than a locomotive, this four-year-old is proving to be a superhero. Kelowna Study of 2023 Okanagan wildfires recommends limiting development in high-risk areas A study into the devastating wildfires that struck British Columbia's Okanagan region in 2023 has recommended that government and industry limit development in high-fire-risk areas. Kelowna, B.C., to host the Memorial Cup in the spring of 2026 The Western Hockey League's Kelowna Rockets will host the Memorial Cup in the spring of 2026, the Canadian Hockey League said Wednesday. 545 vehicles impounded in 332 days: BC Highway Patrol pleads for drivers to slow down Mounties with the BC Highway Patrol in Kelowna say they've impounded more than 545 vehicles for excessive speed and aggressive driving so far this year. That works out to more than 1.6 per day. Stay ConnectedSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — De'Vondre Campbell's decision to quit on his team in the middle of a game overshadowed the bigger issues for the San Francisco 49ers. An offense that was one of the most dynamic in the NFL during a run to the Super Bowl last season has been just ordinary for most of 2024 and was downright bad in a 12-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night that just about ended San Francisco's playoff hopes. San Francisco (6-8) was held to its fewest yards (191) in a regular-season game in eight seasons under coach Kyle Shanahan and its fewest points since Shanahan's debut in 2017 on a rainy night that will be remembered mostly for Campbell walking off the field in the middle of the game with a towel draped over his head. The game also featured San Francisco going three-and-out on four drives as Brock Purdy struggled to connect with his receivers. Deebo Samuel dropped a potential touchdown pass after complaining earlier in the week about a lack of touches. Purdy then missed Ricky Pearsall on an underthrown deep shot in the fourth quarter before throwing an interception into the end zone that ended the Niners' comeback attempt. “I just feel like I had a lot of plays left out there that I could have made for our team,” Purdy said. “I thought the defense and special teams played so good. That’s what’s hurting me is I just feel like I failed the team. I could have been better for our offense and we could have put up more points.” Scoring has been an issue this season for the 49ers, who have been missing key playmakers like Christian McCaffrey and Brandon Aiyuk for much of the season. San Francisco is scoring 8.5 fewer points per game on offense than the Niners did through 14 games last season. Red-zone defense. After allowing touchdowns on 13 consecutive red-zone drives over the previous four games, the 49ers kept the Rams out of the end zone on all three drives that went inside the 20. Receivers. The 49ers failed to get much production from their wide receivers with Purdy going 6 for 20 for 63 yards with an INT and a 19.4 rating when targeting wideouts. Samuel had 16 yards on seven targets with the key drop. Jauan Jennings had two drops and was the target on the interception. Pearsall had one catch for 16 yards on four targets. LB Dre Greenlaw returned for the first time since tearing his left Achilles tendon in last season's Super Bowl. Greenlaw had eight tackles in the first half as he brought needed intensity and physical play that had been missing for much of the season. Campbell. The 49ers are deciding whether to waive or suspend Campbell, who lost his starting job when Greenlaw returned and then refused to play when he was needed. “His actions from the game just is not something you can do to your team or your teammates and still expect to be a part of our team,” Shanahan said. “We’re working through exactly the semantics of it right now, but we’ll handle the situation appropriately.” Greenlaw came out of the game feeling OK after leaving with soreness in his knee and Achilles tendon. He is day to day. ... S Ji’Ayir Brown (groin) and LB Dee Winters (neck) are also day to day. ... LT Trent Williams (ankle) is still trying to get back to play after missing the last four games. Shanahan said Williams' recovery has been "a lot slower than anticipated.” 0 — The Niners didn't reach the red zone once all game, with their deepest penetration into Rams territory being when they reached the 27 on a third-quarter field goal drive. This marked the first time since Week 11 in 2010 that the 49ers didn't run a single play inside the opponent's 25. The 49ers visit Miami on Dec. 22. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFLBARCELONA, Spain (Reuters) -Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski scored twice as the hosts cruised to a 3-0 win over French side Brest on Tuesday, with the Polish striker joining Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as the only players to pass the 100 goals mark in the competition. The victory lifted Barca to second in the 36-team table on 12 points from five games, one point behind Inter Milan and level with third-placed Liverpool, who host Real Madrid on Wednesday. Brest dropped to ninth spot with 10 points. Lewandowski put Barcelona ahead after being fouled by goalkeeper Marco Bizot and converting from the spot in the 10th minute, scoring his 100th Champions League goal. After successive LaLiga games without a victory, and still missing injured teenage winger Lamine Yamal, Barca returned to winning ways with a dominant display as they created 19 scoring attempts against a side who did not have a shot on target. But the wasteful hosts squandered several chances to extend their lead and were almost caught out by a couple of counter attacks before Dani Olmo got their second with a fine individual goal after dribbling past two defenders and firing home. Lewandowski wrapped up the win in added time with a tidy finish inside the far post from Alejandro Balde’s assist. “I’m very happy, very happy. 101 goals in the Champions League is great number,” Lewandowski told Movistar Plus. “I didn’t think I could score so many goals in the Champions League. To join Messi and Ronaldo ... I guess they are good, right? PATIENCE NEEDED Despite faltering domestic league form Barca top LaLiga, four points ahead of Real Madrid who have a game in hand. “We haven’t been playing well in LaLiga lately, but we have a lot of games to play yet. We just have to be patient, we’ll score more goals in the end,” added Lewandowski. “We’re looking to win every game. If I can score goals to help the team, all the better. We have to win every game until the end of the season.” At 36, Lewandowski has been in top form this term, scoring 22 goals in 19 games in all competitions for Barcelona. He is the leading scorer in the Champions League this season with seven goals in five games and in LaLiga with 15 goals and two assists in 14 matches. Lewandowski’s first Champions League goal was for Borussia Dortmund in a 3-1 win over Olympiakos Piraeus in October 2011. With the German side he netted 17 goals in 28 Champions League games in three seasons and took his tally to new heights after moving to Bayern Munich, scoring 69 goals in 78 games in eight campaigns before joining Barcelona two years ago. However, Lewandowski still has a mountain to climb to surpass former Barca great Messi’s 129 Champions League goals, with Ronaldo holding the record on 140. Fourth on the list is Karim Benzema, with 90 goals and now playing in Saudi Arabia. The closest player to Lewandowski who is still active in the Champions League is his former Bayern teammate Thomas Muller with 54. (Reporting by Fernando Kallas; Editing by Ken Ferris) Disclaimer: This report is auto generated from the Reuters news service. 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