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Earlier today (December 24) on Good Morning Britain (GMB) Kate Garraway opened up to her co-hosts Ranvir Singh and Ed Balls about her first Christmas without husband Derek Draper. Derek who was a former lobbyist and political adviser, died in January aged 56 after suffering long-lasting damage to his organs from coronavirus. On Tuesday’s GMB programme, Kate spoke about how this Christmas will be a “tough one” for their family. Kate Garraway opens up about first Christmas without Derek on GMB The said: “I think this one will be particularly hard, I’m lucky I’ve got family around me.” added: “But I think you do feel grief because that’s the point where you have the memories of previous years. “We were lucky enough to still have him [Derek] over the last four or five years even though there were times when he was very ill.” Kate recalled how this time last year Derek was in intensive care and she did “fear” for the worst but their two children didn’t and were still “very hopeful”. “Yeah, it’s a tough one this year,” she continued. “I think anyone experiencing grief, it does hit you when you feel something which is full of tradition, where you have memories, it comes back. “I’m thinking about everybody else, who’s feeling it this time.” 'It's a tough one this year.' talks to and about her first Christmas without her husband Derek. Speaking about her plans for New Year, Kate said she “isn’t planning on anything”. She added: “I think it will just be a little moment of thought, I think we’ll all probably go to the grave and have a little bit of time and welcome the New Year.” This year, Kate won her third National Television Award (NTA) in the best authored documentary category for a film which followed the final year before her husband died. It followed on from two other programmes about Derek’s battle with covid and her struggles navigating the care system, which picked up NTA gongs in the category in 2021 and 2022.Manchester-by-the-Sea to see more blasting in December

The Anaheim Ducks head into a matchup on Friday night with the Buffalo Sabres as winners of three games in a row. Game time from the Honda Center is 10 p.m. ET and you can watch it on ESPN+ (introductory discount). Anaheim (8-8-2, in the Pacific Division) won its third in a row on Tuesday night, as Alex Killorn had a goal and an assist in the third period in a 3-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. Killorn tied it at 2 on a well-placed backhanded shot at 5:10. Then he made a perfect pass to Leo Carlsson for a backdoor tap-in with 10:22 left. Pavel Mintyukov also scored for Anaheim, which has won four of five overall. Trevor Zegras had two assists, and John Gibson made 18 saves. Anaheim has a 4-5-0 record at home and will have a chance to improve on that mark, playing six of its next seven games at home through Dec. 6. Troy Terry leads the Ducks with 12 points and Leo Carlsson has 10 points. The Sabres (9-9-1, in the Atlantic Division) are on the third of a four-game trip that will end Saturday at San Jose. WATCH: ESPN+ (introductory discount) They won 1-0 over the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night as Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 24 shots and Jason Zucker scored the game’s only goal. Luukkonen had six saves in the first period, six in the second and 12 in the third to get his first shutout of the season in his return after being sidelined for two games because of a lower-body injury. The Sabres have won five of seven. With the game scoreless after two periods, Zucker scored 38 seconds into the third on the power play by redirecting Rasmus Dahlin’s shot past Rittich. Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin, left, and Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar vie for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Los Angeles, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun) AP Dahlin has points on the man advantage in four straight games, and he extended his point streak overall to seven straight with four goals and six assists in that span. Buffalo came into the night 2 for 19 (10.5%) on the power play away from home, which ranked 30th in the NHL, but went 1-for-3 against Los Angeles and that proved to be the difference in the game. Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch lead in points with 18 points, and Thompson tops all Buffalo goal-scorers with 11. Defenseman Rasmus Dahlin has 17 points. Luukkonen has been Buffalo’s No. 1 goalie, with a 7-4-1 record and a 2.61 goals-against average. More sports news Browns social media account takes shot at T.J. Watt after Steelers loss How to watch Warriors vs. Pelicans NBA game: Time, TV channel, FREE live stream Pittsburgh Steelers' Justin Fields package has cloudy future in offense Penn State's Abdul Carter is a finalist for another defensive player of the year award

Home | Editorials | Editorial Hope Rises Over Aravallis Editorial: Hope rises over Aravallis States must transcend political boundaries to protect these shared ecological treasures By Telangana Today Published Date - 8 December 2024, 11:45 PM States must transcend political boundaries to protect these shared ecological treasures India’s oldest mountain range — Aravalli — had long become the victim of human greed, with 31 out of the 128 hillocks vanishing over the years. The environmental degradation of the three-billion-old Aravalli range, which straddles the States of Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi and Gujarat, exposes the apathy of successive governments towards the open plunder of mineral resources. Once a thriving ecosystem of hills, forests, fauna, aquifers and natural drainage, the Aravallis now carries the dubious distinction of being the country’s most degraded forest range. The problems range from illegal mining to deforestation and a near-complete depletion of groundwater, leading to the loss of an ecosystem that is most crucial for the survival of not just mankind but also wildlife. However, the situation is now beginning to change for the better. The ambitious Aravalli Green Wall Project, an eco-restoration initiative by the Centre, promises to be a turning point in combating land degradation and desertification. Covering over 1.1 million hectares across Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Delhi, this 1,400-km-long and 5-km-wide green corridor aims to restore the Aravalli hills’ ecological vitality. Inspired by Saudi Arabia’s green initiatives, the Green Wall Project aims to reverse this destruction. Haryana’s proactive measures, such as reviving 75 water bodies and restoring 35,000 hectares of degraded land, exemplify the potential of collaborative efforts among States to tackle this environmental crisis. The World Bank is supporting the Aravalli project with funding for initiatives like afforestation, water conservation and pollution control. Notwithstanding the lofty goals, the project’s success, however, depends on enforcing conservation laws to prevent illegal mining and encroachments. The States must transcend political boundaries to protect these shared ecological treasures. The Green Wall Project is a fight to reclaim the Aravallis and reverse decades of destruction. The Aravallis are India’s unique treasure and must be preserved with utmost care. The mountain range has an impact on the climate of northwest India and beyond. During monsoons, it gently guides the monsoon clouds eastwards towards Shimla and Nainital, thus helping nurture the sub-Himalayan rivers and feeding the north Indian plains. In the winter months, it protects the fertile alluvial river valleys from the assault of cold westerly winds from Central Asia. Unfortunately, relentless urban expansion has replaced verdant landscapes with concrete jungles, disrupting the ecological balance. The cost of this development has been immense, with the loss of indigenous species. It is also a matter of concern that the loss of green cover in the Aravallis is one of the major contributing factors towards pollution in Delhi, the worst polluted city in the world. While the damage caused till date cannot be reversed, further damage should certainly be prevented. While stringent laws are necessary to stop illegal mining that have a direct bearing on the environment, more will depend on the commitment of the State governments in curbing such activities. Follow Us : Tags afforestation Aravalli Aravalli Green Wall Project deforestation Related News Delhi bans crackers to combat pollution; BJP demand scientific justification Excess rainfall too fails to quench thirst of Bhongir villages Telangana braces for massive pollen tsunami Rs 61.29 lakh worth gravel mined illegally in Jeellacheruvu village: Police15 IAS Officers Transferred In Madhya Pradesh

MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA — Construction is expected to ramp up this week at the Cell Signaling Technology worksite off Atwater Avenue now that the Planning Board has given the project a formal green light. The company plans to build a scientific research and development facility at the site of an old granite quarry. The work will include additional blasting at the location that’s adjacent to Route 128. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Stephen Hagan may be contacted at 978-675-2708, or shagan@gloucestertimes.com . {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.

European countries suspend Syrian asylum decisions after Assad's fallPORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Two reporters were killed and several were wounded Tuesday in a gang attack in Haiti on the reopening of Port-au-Prince’s biggest public hospital, Haiti’s online media association said. A police officer was also killed in the attack. Street gangs forced the closure of the General Hospital early this year and authorities had pledged to reopen the facility in Haiti’s capital on Christmas Eve. But as journalists gathered to cover the event, suspected gang members opened fire. Robest Dimanche, a spokesman for the Online Media Collective, identified the killed journalists as Markenzy Nathoux and Jimmy Jean. Dimanche said an unspecified number of reporters were also been in the attack, which he blamed on the Viv Ansanm coalition of gangs. The Haitian Association of Journalists confirmed two reporters and a police officer were killed, and seven reporters were wounded in what it called “a macabre scene comparable to terrorism, pure and simple.” Haiti’s interim president, Leslie Voltaire, said in an address to the nation that journalists and police were among the victims of the attack. He did not specify the casualty numbers or provide a breakdown. “I send my sympathies to the people who were victims, the national police and the journalists,” Voltaire said. Later, the government put out a statement saying it is “responding firmly to the attack.” “This heinous act, which targets an institution dedicated to health and life, constitutes an unacceptable attack on the very foundations of our society,” it said. Earlier, a video posted online by the reporters trapped inside the hospital shows what appeared to be two lifeless bodies of men on stretchers, their clothes bloodied. One of the men had a lanyard with a press credential around his neck. Radio Télé Métronome initially reported that seven journalists and two police officers were wounded. Police and officials did not immediately respond to calls for information on the attack. Another video posted online, which also could not be immediately verified, showed reporters inside the building and at least three lying on the floor, apparently wounded. Street gangs have taken over an estimated 85% of Port-au-Prince and have also targeted the main international airport and Haiti’s two largest prisons. Johnson “Izo” André, considered Haiti’s most powerful gang leader and part of the Viv Ansanm group of gangs, which that has taken control of much of Port-au-Prince , posted a video on social media claiming responsibility for the attack. The video said the gang coalition had not authorized the hospital’s reopening. Haiti has seen journalists targeted before. In 2023, two local journalists were killed in the space of a couple of weeks — radio reporter Dumesky Kersaint was fatally shot in mid-April that year, while journalist Ricot Jean was found dead later that month. In July, former Prime Minister Garry Conille visited the Hospital of the State University of Haiti, more widely known as the General Hospital, after authorities regained control of it from gangs. The hospital had been left ravaged and strewn with debris. Walls and nearby buildings were riddled with bullet holes, signaling fights between police and gangs. The hospital is across the street from the national palace, the scene of several battles in recent months. Gang attacks have pushed Haiti’s health system to the brink of collapse with looting, setting fires, and destroying medical institutions and pharmacies in the capital. The violence has created a surge in patients and a shortage of resources to treat them. Haiti’s health care system faces additional challenges during the rainy season, which is likely to increase the risk of water-borne diseases. Poor conditions in camps and makeshift settlements have heightened the risk of diseases like cholera, with over 84,000 suspected cases in the country, according to UNICEF. ___ Follow AP’s coverage of Latin America and the Caribbean at https://apnews.com/hub/latin-america

A fight broke out at midfield between the rivals Saturday after Michigan upset Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus. (FOX Sports) Vice President-elect JD Vance commended his Ohio State Buckeyes after their shocking loss to rival Michigan Saturday. The internet was not so kind in response. Vance posted on X, saying the Buckeyes played like "champions" and that he's "proud of them." "To the OSU seniors on that team: I know it sucks to lose four to Michigan, but for your entire college career you guys have conducted yourselves like champions. I speak for nearly all of us fans when I say: we’re proud of you!" Vance wrote. The Buckeyes blew the game as 21-point favorites, losing to their top rival for the fourth straight time. Michigan's 2024 team is the worst the program has fielded in years, entering the game with a 6-5 record. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Davis Warren (16) of the Michigan Wolverines carries the ball against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the fourth quarter at Ohio Stadium Nov. 30, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (Jason Mowry/Getty Images) Entering the game, Ohio State was ranked No. 2 with a record of 10-2 and was vying for a spot in the Big 10 championship game and a College Football Playoff berth. Now both of those goals are in question for coach Ryan Day and his team. The Buckeyes were also involved in a brawl with Michigan players after the game. OHIO STATE LOSES TO MICHIGAN FOR FOURTH STRAIGHT YEAR IN HUGE UPSET; PLAYOFF STATUS NOW UP IN THE AIR Vance was the recipient of plenty of shots for his pledged loyalty to the team in response. "Ohio State sucks and so do you!" one user wrote. Another user said Vance's post prompted him to rethink his approval of Vance as Trump's VP pick. "First time I’ve disagreed with JD in a [minute], maybe Trump should have went a different route for the VP role!" the user wrote. Players scrum at midfield after Saturday’s game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Michigan Wolverines. (Imagn) Another user questioned Vance praising players who would start a postgame brawl. "'Conducted yourselves like champions' didn’t they just get into a brawl that resulted in Michigan players being pepper sprayed because they were sore losers?" the user wrote. Several law enforcement officers were also involved in breaking up the fight. Videos shared on social media appeared to show players being pepper sprayed, and both Michigan and Ohio State players appeared to be in pain from it. In the immediate aftermath of the fight, Michigan running back Kalel Mullings told FOX Sports in an on-field interview the incident was "bad for the sport." CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP "It was such a great game. You hate to see stuff like that happen after the game. Bad for the sport, bad for college football. But, at the end of the game, they gotta learn how to lose, man. You can't be fighting and stuff just because you lost a game." Vance previously revealed he had told Trump his loyalty to the Buckeyes could affect Trump's chances of winning the key battleground state of Michigan. "When he first asked me to be a VP, I was like, 'Well, you know, hopefully we don't lose Michigan by like 900 votes, because you're going to regret it. 'Cause it's probably just a thousand p---ed-off Wolverine fans who wouldn't vote for a Buckeye," Vance said during an appearance on OutKick's "The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show." "But I think that most Michiganders are going to be able to put sports rivalries aside and put the country first, which is what, of course, all of us believe is the most important thing." The Democratic National Committee attempted to exploit Vance's connection to Ohio State with a campaign strategy in Michigan in early September. The DNC flew a plane over a Michigan football game Sept. 7 with a banner that said, "J.D. Vance [loves] Ohio State [plus] Project 2025." Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, the Republican vice presidential nominee, introduces Former President Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, during a rally at Herb Brooks National Hockey Center July 27, 2024, in St Cloud, Minn. (Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) The Trump-Vance ticket ended up easily carrying Michigan. Vance also suggested in that interview that Trump and Vance would attend Saturday's game if they won the election. "Well, let's go to the Ohio State-Michigan game, assuming we win, because I bet I can get some pretty sweet tickets as the VP-elect, and we'll be in a celebratory mood," Vance said on OutKick. "And, look, it's, it's going to be a big game this year. I think it's going to determine ultimate seeding in the College Football Playoff. "I mean, now both teams might actually make the playoff. I know Michigan's, you know, sort of people aren't putting them as high this year, but you never know, because it's always a good program. So, we'll see, guys. I'm feeling very good about the Buckeyes. I'm feeling very good about the Bengals." Neither Trump nor Vance attended Saturday's Ohio State-Michigan game. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X , and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter . Jackson Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital. He previously worked for ESPN and Business Insider. Jackson has covered the Super Bowl and NBA Finals, and has interviewed iconic figures Usain Bolt, Rob Gronkowski, Jerry Rice, Troy Aikman, Mike Trout, David Ortiz and Roger Clemens.

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Britain, Germany, France, Italy and several other European countries said Monday they would freeze all pending asylum requests from Syrians, a day after the ouster of president Bashar al-Assad. While Berlin and other governments said they were watching the fast-moving developments in the war-ravaged nation, Austria signalled it would soon deport refugees back to Syria. Far-right politicians elsewhere made similar demands, including in Germany -- home to Europe's largest Syrian community -- at a time when immigration has become a hot-button issue across the continent. Alice Weidel, of the anti-immigration Alternative for Germany, reacted with disdain to Sunday's mass rallies by jubilant Syrians celebrating Assad's downfall. "Anyone in Germany who celebrates 'free Syria' evidently no longer has any reason to flee," she wrote on X. "They should return to Syria immediately." World leaders and Syrians abroad watched in disbelief at the weekend as Islamist-led rebels swept into Damascus, ending Assad's brutal rule while also sparking new uncertainty. A German foreign ministry spokesman pointed out that "the fact that the Assad regime has been ended is unfortunately no guarantee of peaceful developments" in the future. Germany has taken in almost one million Syrians, with most arriving in 2015-16 under ex-chancellor Angela Merkel. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said many Syrian refugees "now finally have hope of returning to their Syrian homeland" but cautioned that "the situation in Syria is currently very unclear". The Federal Office for Migration and Refugees had imposed a freeze on decisions for ongoing asylum procedures "until the situation is clearer". She added that "concrete possibilities of return cannot yet be predicted and it would be unprofessional to speculate in such a volatile situation". Rights group Amnesty International slammed Germany's freeze on asylum decisions, stressing that for now "the human rights situation in the country is completely unclear". The head of the UN refugee agency also cautioned that "patience and vigilance" were needed on the issue of refugee returns. In Austria, where about 100,000 Syrians live, conservative Chancellor Karl Nehammer instructed the interior ministry "to suspend all ongoing Syrian asylum applications and to review all asylum grants". Interior Minister Gerhard Karner added he had "instructed the ministry to prepare an orderly repatriation and deportation programme to Syria". "The political situation in Syria has changed fundamentally and, above all, rapidly in recent days," the ministry said, adding it is "currently monitoring and analysing the new situation". The French interior ministry said it too would put asylum requests from Syrians on hold, with authorities in Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden and Norway announcing similar moves. Britain's interior ministry said it was taking the same measure "whilst we assess the current situation". The Italian government said late Monday after a cabinet meeting that it too was suspending asylum request "in line with other European partners." The leader of the far-right Sweden Democrats, a coalition partner in the government, said residence permits for Syrian refugees should now be "reviewed". "Destructive Islamist forces are behind the change of power" in Syria, wrote their leader Jimmie Akesson on X. "I see that groups are happy about this development here in Sweden. You should see it as a good opportunity to go home." In Greece, a government spokesman voiced hope that Assad's fall will eventually allow "the safe return of Syrian refugees" to their country, but without announcing concrete measures. In Germany, the debate gained momentum as the country heads towards February elections. Achim Brotel, president of a grouping of German communes, called for border controls to stop fleeing Assad loyalists reaching Germany. The centre-right opposition CDU suggested that rejected Syrian asylum-seekers should now lose so-called subsidiary protection. "If the reason for protection no longer applies, then refugees will have to return to their home country," CDU legislator Thorsten Frei told Welt TV. CDU MP Jens Spahn suggested that Berlin charter flights to Syria and offer 1,000 euros ($1,057) to "anyone who wants to return". A member of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats criticised the debate as "populist and irresponsible". Greens party deputy Anton Hofreiter also said "it is completely unclear what will happen next in Syria" and deportation talk was "completely out of place". Many Syrians in Germany have watched the events in their home country with great joy but prefer to wait and see before deciding whether to return. "We want to go back to Syria," said Mahmoud Zaml, 25, who works in an Arabic pastry shop in Berlin, adding that he hopes to help "rebuild" his country. "But we have to wait a bit now," he told AFP. "We have to see what happens and if it is really 100 percent safe, then we will go back to Syria." burs-fz/rlp/phz/gv/giv

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Stocks likely to move up as inflation eases KARACHI: Stocks reached the historical milestone of 100,000 points during the outgoing week, and the market is expected to keep the upward momentum amid expectations for a further decline in inflation. “We anticipate the market will sustain its positive momentum in the coming week, driven by expectations of a further decline in inflation. We project November inflation to decline to 4.7 per cent YoY,” said brokerage Arif Habib Ltd. “Furthermore, certain scrips are trading at attractive valuations, which are likely to continue enticing investor interest.” The week commenced on a negative trajectory as heightened political unrest led the market to decline by around 3,500 points. However, with the easing of political uncertainty, the market swiftly recovered the following day and ultimately surpassed the 100,000 points level. Key drivers of this recovery included expectations of further easing in inflation and a strong rally in commercial banks following the removal of minimum deposit rate (MDR). The market concluded the week at 101,357 points, marking a gain of 3,559 points (3.64 per cent week-on-week). Average volumes arrived at 979 million shares (down 1.2 per cent WoW), while the average value traded settled at $133 million (up 7.1 per cent WoW). Foreigner selling continued during this week, clocking in at $15.1 million compared to a net sell of $33 million last week. Major selling was witnessed in banks ($4.7 million) followed by fertiliser ($4.2 million). On the local front, buying was reported by insurance ($10.6 million) followed by individuals ($7.3 million). Sector-wise positive contributions came from commercial banks (1,676 points), technology & communication (349 points), oil & gas exploration companies (284 points), oil & gas marketing companies (260 points) and cement (234 points). Scrip-wise positive contributors were HBL (694 points), BAHL (538 points), PPL (274 points), SYS (255 points), and BAFL (205 points). The sectors that mainly contributed negatively were miscellaneous (52 points), automobile assembler (11 points), and automobile parts and accessories (5 points). Scrip-wise negative contributions came from MEBL (439 points), EFERT (78 points), FABL (57 points), PSEL (56 points), and SAZEW (34 points). Analyst Abdul Basit at JS Research said bullish momentum continued to prevail, with the KSE-100 reaching its historical milestone of 100k levels during the week. He said the week began with an uncertain political environment amid protests, which led to significant selling in the market. However, the decline was limited, followed by a strong recovery after the protest was called off. Developments in the banking sector regarding changes in the minimum deposit rate kept activity, in the sector, high throughout the week. In the recent T-bill auction, the government raised Rs616 billion against a target of Rs800 billion, with yields decreasing by 61-85bps across different tenors. Similarly, the six-month Kibor dropped by 96bps WoW to 12.67 per cent, reaching its lowest level in over 2.5 years. Moreover, auto financing continued to recover for the second consecutive month (3.7 per cent MoM), reaching Rs236 billion in Oct-2024. As per the latest data, SBP reserves increased by $131 million WoW to $11.4 billion. Additionally, Pakistan received $500 million from the ADB under its climate financing programme, which will be reflected in the upcoming week. The PKR marginally depreciated by 0.10 per cent WoW, concluding the week at 278.04 against the greenback. Nabeel Haroon, an analyst at Topline Securities, said the KSE-100 index increased by 3.64 per cent on a WoW basis; this gain was largely led by the heavyweight banking sector on development on the MDR front, where the sector rallied after the SBP removed the MDR requirement for all conventional banks on deposits from financial institutions, public sector enterprises and public limited companies.Warmer conditions are expected in the London, Ont. region this weekend, with the high forecast in the double-digits. The temperature could hit 11 C Saturday, and 12 C Sunday amid a 30 per cent chance of showers Saturday and rain on Sunday. Normally, the high this time of year is -2 C. Cloudy conditions are expected all weekend. London’s New Year’s Eve forecast is calling for cloudy skies and showers with a high of plus 5 C. We’ll be ringing in the New Year with rain showers or flurries, and a high of plus 1 C. Here’s a look at the London, Ont. region’s forecast Saturday: A few showers ending early this morning then cloudy with 30 per cent chance of showers or drizzle. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light late this afternoon. High 11. Saturday night: Mainly cloudy. Rain beginning before morning. Fog patches developing this evening. Low plus 3. Sunday: Rain at times heavy. Amount 20 to 30 mm. Wind east 30 km/h gusting to 50. High 12. Monday: Cloudy with 30 per cent chance of showers. High plus 5. Tuesday (New Year’s Eve): Cloudy with 60 per cent chance of showers. High plus 5. Wednesday (New Year’s Day): Cloudy with 60 per cent chance of rain showers or flurries. High plus 1. Thursday: Cloudy with 30 per cent chance of flurries. High minus 2. 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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'No excuse,' Driver caught speeding 160km/h in posted 80 zone: OPP Provincial police issued a reminder to motorists to slow down after a driver was stopped for allegedly travelling double the posted speed limit though Kawartha Lakes on Friday afternoon. Are your bins still at the curb? Here are the changes to curbside collection Curbside collection is delayed by one day this week due to the holidays. Windsor VIDEO | Vehicle flipped on its roof in west Windsor collision A dramatic collision on Windsor's west side left one van overturned on its roof earlier this afternoon. Carjacking suspects impersonated police, left victim stranded on 401 on Christmas Day: OPP On Dec. 25 at 9:00 p.m., police received a call to the eastbound lanes of the 401 near the 65 km marker. There the victim was stopped by three people in two suspect vehicles, one with flashing red and blue lights in the windshield. Identity of 'suspected prowler' wanted The Windsor Police Service is looking for help identifying a suspect involved in a prowler incident. Northern Ontario Five southern Ont. hunters fined $37K for moose hunt offences in northern Ont. A multi-year moose hunting investigation resulted in five people being convicted of moose hunting offences and fined a total of $37,000, plus $9,250 in victim surcharges. Gerry Butts says Trudeau less likely to remain leader since Freeland quit A former chief adviser and close friend to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday he doesn't think Trudeau will stay on to lead the Liberals in the next election. Five-vehicle crash closes Hwy. 11 in New Liskeard A collision involving five vehicles closed Highway 11 in both directions Friday morning between Golf Course Drive in New Liskeard and Highway 66 in Kenogami. Sault Ste. Marie Man shot by officer after firing at police car near Thunder Bay: SIU Ontario's Special Investigations Unit is probing a shooting near Thunder Bay in which a man was shot and wounded by a police officer on Boxing Day. Alleged impaired driver crashes into police cruiser on Boxing Day While on general patrol in northwestern Ontario on Boxing Day, an Ontario Provincial Police officer’s vehicle was struck. Five southern Ont. hunters fined $37K for moose hunt offences in northern Ont. A multi-year moose hunting investigation resulted in five people being convicted of moose hunting offences and fined a total of $37,000, plus $9,250 in victim surcharges. Ottawa G2 driver stopped going more than 100 km/h over the speed limit on Hwy. 401 in eastern Ontario A 17-year-old driver is facing charges after being caught speeding and driving dangerously on Highway 401 in eastern Ontario Friday evening, according to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). FREEZING RAIN WARNING | Freezing rain warning in effect for Ottawa this Saturday Environment Canada says a freezing rain warning is in effect for Ottawa this Saturday. Here’s what’s next for your Christmas tree The City of Ottawa has few tips to help you get rid of your Christmas tree, while making sure you keep the spirit alive. Toronto Shooting in north Etobicoke sends 1 person to hospital One person is in hospital after a shooting in north Etobicoke early Saturday morning, police say. Toronto weekend forecast calls for double-digit highs, showers Warmer conditions are expected in Toronto this weekend, despite periods of rain on both Saturday and Sunday. MAGA opponents of Elon Musk claim he stripped them of their X badges The debate roiling the MAGA world in recent days over visas for highly skilled workers shows no signs of abating. Some prominent online personalities are now accusing Elon Musk of using his social media platform, X, to retaliate against those who disagree with his support of the H-1B visa program. Montreal Here are the changes coming to Quebec in 2025 With the new year just days away, here is a look at the changes that are in store for Quebecers in 2025. Montreal SPCA at full capacity amid spike in pet surrenders The holiday season is typically a slow period for the Montreal SPCA, but this year is different. The animal shelter says the tough economic climate has taken a toll on its operation, leaving it at full capacity. Tugboats, crews try to refloat ship stuck in St. Lawrence River near Montreal A team of tugboats is being deployed to refloat a ship that has been stuck in the St. Lawrence River northeast of Montreal since Christmas Eve. Atlantic One dead in two-vehicle collision in Sackville, N.B. One person has died following a two-vehicle collision in Sackville, N.B., Friday. 'Nobody should have to go through that': N.B. family grieving father, daughter killed in crash A New Brunswick family is grieving the loss of a father and daughter in a crash. Man found dead inside tent in Dartmouth, police investigating Halifax Regional Police is investigating a sudden death in Dartmouth, N.S. Winnipeg The most-read stories on CTV Winnipeg in 2024 Historic events, community pride and significant losses dominated headlines in Manitoba in 2024. Here’s a list of the most-read stories of each month of 2024 on CTV News Winnipeg. Downtown Winnipeg a hub for research, baking and milling at Cereals Canada High above on the tenth floor of a downtown Winnipeg office space, baking bread is a normal routine. Thousands of hockey players descend on Winnipeg for annual holiday competition Around 2,500 players, 170 teams, and a few Winnipeg Jets have taken over the Hockey for All Centre to mark an annual tournament over the holidays. Calgary Calgary Boxing Day crash victim identified, mother and sister still in hospital A nine-year-old girl has died in hospital after the vehicle she was in was struck by a driver in a stolen vehicle fleeing from police. Albertans watching closely as Ottawa tries to talk down Trump tariffs Alberta's politicians and business community will have eyes on Florida this weekend, following a federal government outreach trip. 'Way more expensive this year': Canadians feeling post-Christmas, Boxing Day spending squeeze As the holiday rush starts to slow, stress from holiday spending starts to grow. Edmonton 'Way more expensive this year': Canadians feeling post-Christmas, Boxing Day spending squeeze As the holiday rush starts to slow, stress from holiday spending starts to grow. Cell phone scam costs Edmontonians $600K: EPS Edmonton police are warning residents about a cell phone scam that has so far defrauded victims of more than $600,000. 2 teens hospitalized in Christmas Day fire Two teens were hospitalized after a fire broke out at an apartment building in west Edmonton Christmas Day. Regina Regina police chief says new initiatives to enhance community safety will come in 2025 Looking back after one year in his new role as the chief of the Regina Police Service, Farooq Hassan Sheikh is highlighting challenges the city faces, what has worked during his tenure and what can be done to improve policing in 2025. 'Something that connected us all': For 53 years, Sask. family celebrates holidays with street hockey game For over 50 years, Stephen Lentzos and his family have celebrated Christmas Day with a street hockey game. Regina police launch homicide investigation after injured man dies at scene Regina police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man found gravely injured Thursday evening. Saskatoon The thrill is gone from Boxing Week shopping, Saskatoon residents say Christmas has come and gone for most people, but the shopping hype continues as some get out of the house to take in the post-Christmas scene. Saskatoon sees return of normal winter conditions Despite a strong start to winter with heavy snowfall and cold temperatures, December saw not much snow and mild temperatures into the Christmas holiday. Calgary woman killed in Saskatchewan highway crash A 25-year-old woman from Calgary was killed in a crash on Highway 7, west of Rosetown, Saskatchewan on Christmas Eve. Vancouver Vancouver artist and HIV advocate Joe Average dies at 67 Renowned Vancouver artist Joe Average, whose colourful work adorns murals and banners around the city, died at age 67 Tuesday, according to family and friends. 'We're sending a clear message': B.C. prepares for home flipping tax amid criticism Next week, when the calendars turn to 2025, the provincial government will begin imposing a 20-per-cent tax on all profits if a home is sold within a year of purchasing it. Drivers appeal for road marking visibility improvements on Sea to Sky Highway Those living along the Sea to Sky corridor are appealing to the provincial government to improve the visibility of road markings along the key highway. Vancouver Island 'We're sending a clear message': B.C. prepares for home flipping tax amid criticism Next week, when the calendars turn to 2025, the provincial government will begin imposing a 20-per-cent tax on all profits if a home is sold within a year of purchasing it. Former B.C. lawyer disbarred for 2nd time over sexual harassment A former lawyer who was convicted of sexual assault in 2020 and disbarred last year has been handed a second disbarment for sexual harassment of a different client. 2nd earthquake in 3 days reported off Vancouver Island coast A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Vancouver Island's west coast early Friday morning, less than 48 hours after a 4.8-magnitude quake in roughly the same location on Christmas Day. Stay Connected