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Ukrainian newcomers set to mark 1st Christmas in Canada after fleeing war – National

Anastasiia Tertyshna remembers sitting around the dinner table at her parents’ house in eastern Ukraine on Christmas Eve last year, cracking jokes with her husband and siblings as they ate a traditional pudding typically prepared for the holidays. It’ll be a far different scene this year as Tertyshna marks the …

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Johansson’s OT winner lifts Capitals past Senators – Ottawa

Ottawa Senators head coach D.J. Smith was far from impressed by his team’s effort late in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Washington Capitals on Thursday. Marcus Johansson raced past Drake Batherson from centre ice, found an opening and fired the game winner 2:04 into overtime. “I just don’t like …

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Man taken to hospital after being struck by vehicle in Mississauga, Ont. – Toronto

COLLISION:– Williamsport Dr/Havenwood Dr in #Mississauga– Vehicle and pedestrian-involved– Adult male pedestrian was taken to a trauma centre with serious injuries– Driver remained on scene– Use alternate routes– C/R at 6:30 p.m.– PR22-0421334 — Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) December 23, 2022 News Source link

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Father-son duo creates Punjabi Christmas song – Winnipeg

Amrit Kang was humming a familiar Punjabi tune one day in July when an idea came to him. “I was singing the song, and said ‘aaya Santa’ instead,” he said. The original song, “De De Gehra” by Balbir Baporai, is popular at weddings. Kang knew the song’s producer, Sukpal Sukh …

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More investment needed to counter COVID-19 misinformation, Canada’s top doctor says – National

After a year that saw the highest number of COVID-19 deaths and a massive increase in infections, Canada’s top doctor says more investments are needed to combat misinformation about vaccines and pandemic measures to ensure Canada is ready for possible new variants of concern. “This is the pandemic that is …

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Ovechkin stuck at 800 goals, Capitals beat Senators in OT – Ottawa

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Alex Ovechkin went without a goal for the fourth straight game, while Marcus Johansson scored 2:04 into overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night. Ovechkin is stuck at 800 goals, one short of tying Gordie Howe for …

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WestJet cancelling flights across Canada amid storm: ‘Unlike anything we’ve experienced’

WestJet says it’s proactively cancelling flights at airports in British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec as storm systems bear down on the regions. The airline says the cancellations apply to all flights scheduled to arrive and depart Toronto’s Pearson International Airport beginning Friday at 9 a.m. eastern time until the end …

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Jets can’t hold onto early lead in 3-2 loss in Boston – Winnipeg

In a big test against the NHL’s best in Boston, the Winnipeg Jets availed themselves well but came out on the losing end of a 3-2 decision Thursday night. The Jets scored twice in the first period and took a 2-0 lead, but the Bruins stormed back to score three …

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Major winter storm close schools in Quebec, more than 100,000 without power

A major winter storm is descending on Quebec just in time for the holidays, forcing widespread school closures, power outages and travel delays. Environment Canada has issued a mix of warnings for much of the southern half of the province Friday. Many areas are expected to receive a messy cocktail …

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Toronto police officers giving hope to Afghan refugees with donation drive

There is a high-priority mission underway at 51 Division in downtown Toronto, and it’s being led by two city police officers who are determined to make a difference. Const. Farzad Ghotbi and Det. Const. Mustafa Popalzai both came to Canada as refugees. Ghotbi moved to Canada from Iran while Popalzai …

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