Dad rescues kidnapped teenage daughter by tracking her phone's location: police
A teenage girl police said was kidnapped on Christmas Day in Texas was located by her father using his phone’s parental controls. Her father used parental controls to track the location of his daughter’s phone to a “secluded, partially wooded area” about three kilometres away in adjacent Harris County. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementPolice said he found her and the dog “inside a maroon-coloured pickup truck with a partially nude” man. The girl told police the man had threatened her with a knife when he abducted her from the street. With the help of witnesses at the scene, police located the truck and identified the driver, a 23-year-old Porter resident.
Source:National Post
December 29, 2025 20:29 UTC
Some of 2025’s big stories in Indigenous politics could heat up in 2026
Amid the growing backlog of requests, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) was implementing a contentious new operational bulletin that limited the services eligible for funding. WATCH | Explaining the controversy over Jordan's Principle: Jordan's Principle changes explained | Duration 2:35 The federal government recently rolled out sweeping changes to Jordan’s Principle. The newly elected prime minister instituted tectonic political shifts in the capital — and earned some early rebukes from First Nations leaders. Amid election talk of imposing a pipeline on Indigenous nations, Indigenous leaders demanded inclusion. An oft-repeated complaint was that Carney only vowed to consult Indigenous leaders after rushing his major projects law through Parliament.
Source:CBC News
December 29, 2025 19:33 UTC
Nastiness, yelling, threats: Municipal politicians face anger from fed up constituents
One politician was threatened because a resident didn't like the speed bump the city installed on his street. Earlier this month, a man who began emailing London city hall in June was arrested after his inquiries turned into death threats. "Many people talked about how fraught campaigning was in 2022 and they're worried about what they're walking into in 2026." Politicians face personal attacks and hatred toward their families, said Corrine Rahman, a city councillor in London. Although she hasn't reconsidered staying in municipal politics, being harassed and yelled at does wear on a person, Rahman added.
Source:CBC News
December 29, 2025 19:02 UTC
Billionaire former Russian oligarch loses appeal to lift Canadian sanctions on $145 million worth of assets
“But, in reality, Mr. Makarov asks us to reweigh the evidence and redo the Minister’s job. Joly provided “ample and detailed” support for her decision to keep Makarov on the sanctions list, Stratas said in his decision dated Dec. 9. “The Minister considered Mr. Makarov’s attempts to distance himself from the Russian regime to be superficial, not meaningful. “The Minister did not consider Mr. Makarov’s renunciation of citizenship a genuine effort to separate himself from the regime. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement“The Minister’s decision was made based on evidence existing at the time of this decision,” Stratas said.
Source:National Post
December 29, 2025 17:52 UTC
Terry Newman: Police won't say why nothing done about vile antisemitic posts
Almost six months later, he’s still waiting for the results of the investigation from Toronto’s Hate Crime Unit. Teper‘s first and only communication with the Hate Crime Unit about the report was received in mid-October, from Det.-Const. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementSince the report, for some unknown reason, a few posts on the Palczynski account have been taken down, but many others remain. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementThe Palczynski account is still active on X. This month, a Saskatoon man made his first court appearance after being charged with public incitement due to alleged antisemitic posts.
Source:National Post
December 29, 2025 17:27 UTC
Why a one-seat majority might be the worst-case scenario for federal Liberals
But in reality, 172 caucus members, or a one-MP majority, is not the panacea for the Liberals that many imagine it to be. In fact, in many ways, it’s the worst-case scenario for a majority government, says Lyle Skinner, a constitutional lawyer specializing in parliamentary law. Since the Liberals are without Scarpaleggia’s vote, that means they have 171 votes against a combined opposition vote of… 171. “You need to have a majority votes in order to change the committee composition. At 173 MPs, the Liberals could maintain the speakership and a razor-thin margin over opposition MPs during votes (172 to 171).
Source:National Post
December 29, 2025 16:05 UTC
Halifax's rail cut: The century-old project that ruins your daily commute
Historian Bob Chaulk says the construction of the Halifax rail cut was such a transformational moment in the city's history, he decided to explore its story more fully. His recent book Railroaded: The Untold History of Halifax's Rail Cut chronicles the project's turbulent history. Bob Chaulk has written a book about the legacy of the Halifax rail cut. (Brian MacKay/CBC)The rail cut was born from a challenging time in the history of Halifax. Chaulk said it's the lasting, but under-recognized impact of the rail cut on modern Halifax that compelled him to write its story.
Source:CBC News
December 29, 2025 16:04 UTC
Nova Scotia Power explains estimated billing as customers charged hundreds more than usual
There were approximately 375,000 customers impacted by the breach, according to Nova Scotia Power. Nova Scotia Power said in the report that historical billing data is used to determine estimated bills, and it's working to enhance its privacy rules. Nova Scotia Power is aiming to have all smart meters reconnected by March of next year. (The Canadian Press)80% of customers received estimated bill in JuneNova Scotia Power officials have said all smart meters should be reconnected by March 2026. Nova Scotia Power said in the report that more than 75 per cent of customers were on estimated billing as of last May.
Source:CBC News
December 29, 2025 16:04 UTC
In 2025, melting sea ice allowed a Canadian icebreaker to enter the world’s last ice area
Often referred to as one of the last places in the world with year-round sea ice, these waters have historically been difficult to access because of the thickness of the ice. But melting sea ice has opened a path for a Canadian research icebreaker to sail through some of these passageways for the first time ever. On Sept. 4, scientists with Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and the University of Manitoba embarked on a four-week cruise aboard the CCGS Amundsen to study Arctic sea ice. The fact that an icebreaker is able to enter one of the world’s last refuges of sea ice is yet another startling sign of the effects of climate change. “We were finding really deteriorated and heavily melted sea ice….
Source:CBC News
December 29, 2025 15:33 UTC
Ice storms, high winds and intense flurries 'only the beginning of winter,' says weather agency
Bundle up, Londoners—meteorologists say Monday's fresh blast of winter weather is but the beginning of what's expected to be a highly active season to come. It's likely any slush that formed overnight is now turned to ice, said Cheng, making for slippery conditions on the roads and walkways. "And of course, this is only the beginning of winter and colder temperatures to come this week. Up to 40 centimetres of snow is expected to fall into Tuesday, with a wind chill of - 18 C Tuesday morning. Wednesday's high is - 5 C and Thursday's is - 9 C.
Source:CBC News
December 29, 2025 15:25 UTC
Canadian retailers accused of favouring local liquor by U.S. distilleries
Canadian retailers accused of favouring local liquor by U.S. distilleriesNewsDuration 1:55The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States claims in a submission to the office of U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer that Canadian retailers are giving unfair advantage to local spirits. Meanwhile, some Canadian distilleries say pulling U.S. booze off shelves has only add a small increase to their sales.
Source:CBC News
December 29, 2025 15:10 UTC
B.C.’s student pilots struggling to afford critical training
B.C.’s student pilots struggling to afford critical trainingNewsDuration 4:06The aviation industry is facing a shortage of pilots in the years ahead, but students and trainers say the cost of getting your wings is out of reach for too many.
Source:CBC News
December 29, 2025 15:05 UTC
Would you host a cannabis-infused dinner party?
Would you host a cannabis-infused dinner party? NewsDuration 3:19Canolio Gourmet matches chefs who cook with cannabis to people who want to serve marijuana-laced meals. There are some strict rules hosts must abide by.
Source:CBC News
December 29, 2025 15:04 UTC
Chinese army stages drills around Taiwan to warn 'external forces' after U.S., Japan tensions
China's military on Monday dispatched air, navy and rocket troops to conduct joint military drills around the island of Taiwan — a move Beijing called a "stern warning" against separatist and "external interference" forces. Taiwan said it was placing its forces on alert and called the Chinese government "the biggest destroyer of peace." "The Chinese Communist Party's targeted military exercises further confirm its nature as an aggressor and the biggest destroyer of peace," the ministry said. Military drills are set to continue Tuesday. Taiwan's Defence Ministry released a video that featured its weapons and forces in a show of resilience.
Source:CBC News
December 29, 2025 14:49 UTC
Sex, drugs and lobster rolls: A tale of trademarking
As Jillian Popplow packed away dozens of T-shirts emblazoned with the phrase “sex, drugs & lobster rolls,” she questioned what would become of the quirky tees. But the woman who is seeking the trademark for “sex drugs & lobster rolls” disagrees, saying the phrase is only common because of her business. WATCH | What does the phrase 'sex, drugs and lobster rolls' mean to you? : Why ‘sex, drugs and lobster rolls’ is being trademarked | Duration 3:13 What does the phrase “sex, drugs and lobster rolls” mean to you? Sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll and sex, drugs and lobster rolls,” said Snow.
Source:CBC News
December 29, 2025 14:33 UTC