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Indigenous groups are in Montreal to welcome dozens of cultural objects back from the Vatican.Parliamentary Budget officer says Carney government's affordable housing plan insufficient.Ukrainian and American negotiators, meeting in Miami, say that any real prospect of peace depends entirely on Russia. Renewed fighting in the eastern part of Democratic Republic of Congo is forcing hundreds of civilians to flee their homes.A memorial in Montreal to honour victims of 1989 mass shooting of women at the École Polytechnique.

Prime Minister Mark Carney and US President Donald Trump are expected to meet briefly today on the sidelines of FIFA World Cup draw. For the third month in row, Canada has added jobs to the economy; 54,000 in November. Netflix to buy Warner Bros film and streaming businesses for $72 billion. Pentagon announces it has killed four men in another boat strike in Pacific. Russian president Vladimir Putin begins state visit to India.  Cauldron for Milan Cortina Winter Olympics lit at Italy’s presidential palace with 2 months to go.

Canada's Food Price Report predicts grocery prices will rise 4-6% next year.  Despite trade tensions, Prime Minister Mark Carney, US President Donald Trump, and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum will all be on stage together tomorrow for FIFA World Cup Draw.  Ukraine's lead negotiator is preparing for a high-stakes meeting with US Envoy Steve Witkoff in Miami today. Officials say five people, including two children, were killed in Israeli air strikes near Khan Younis. Social media giant Meta begins to remove access to its platforms for young Australians, ahead of world-first social media ban.  A Prince Albert retiree is speaking out, after falling victim to a cryptocurrency scam involving a deep-fake CBC news report.  Steve Cropper, song writer, guitarist with Booker T and the McG's, dies in Nashville at age 84. 

Prime Minister Mark Carney vows to fix the First Nations child welfare system.Canada pledges more than 200 million dollars in funding for Ukraine at NATO meeting.Saskatchewan NDP introduces bill to compel provincial government to adopt a wildfire strategy.Search for missing Malaysian flight MH-370 to resume.US President Donald Trump pauses all immigration applications from 19 countries, including Somalia and Afghanistan. Trailer Park Boys star Mike Smith will be in court this morning for his sexual assault case.EXCLUSIVE: Rare Mercedes-Benz supercar linked to Canadian fugitive Ryan Wedding.

Breaking News: Assembly of First Nations adopts emergency resolution calling for oil tanker ban to be upheald along British Columbia's northern coast, and for immediate withdrawal of the Canada-Alberta memorandum of understanding.  US President Donald Trump's Special Envoy, Steve Witkoff in Moscow to push Ukraine peace plan with Russian President Vladmir Putin.  Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says his country wants "peace with soveriegnty" as Trump Administration considers nexts moves in Caribbean.  Kids Can Press condemns social media post from US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth depicting Franklin the Turtle as member of US military.  Hong Kong inquiry into deadly apartment complex fire aims to reform construction industry.  Tobacco-free nicotine pouches like Zyn are supposed to only be sold in pharmacies, but our reporters were able to buy them illegally at corner stores across Canada. 

US Lawmakers vow to scrutinize the Trump Administration's military action in the Caribbean Sea, and whether Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued an order to "kill everyone" on a small vessel in September.  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says maintaining his country's sovereignty is key, as US officials travel to Russia to continue peace talks. Search continues for the suspect or suspects in a shooting in Stockton, California that left 4 people dead, including 3 children.  At least 604 people have been killed by flooding and landslides in Indonesia.  Advocates say the fight against HIV/AIDS has changed since the first World AIDS day in 1988.  WestJet and Air Transat passengers fight back after airlines falsely claim they can’t film disputes. 

Rubio and Witkoff are meeting with Ukraine's negotiators in Florida as Trump pushes to broker a deal. Netanyahu says a pardon for him in corruption trial would be in ‘national interest’. Gaza death toll crosses 70,000 as Israel continues strikes; at least 350 killed amid ceasefire. Concerns are mounting about a wider conflict following Donald Trump's threat to close Venezuelan airspace. Children are among victims in mass shooting at birthday party in Stockton, California. Number of deaths in Sri Lanka from Cyclone Ditwah approaches 200. Germany's Christmas markets open with festive cheer and tight security following deadly attack last year.

Two ships of Russia's sanctioned shadow fleet caught fire in the Black Sea off Turkey. A renewed Russian assault on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, has killed at least three people, challenging the new U.S.-led push for peace. Trump says Venezuela airspace to be shut ‘in its entirety’ as tensions rise. Trump announces pardon of Honduran ex-president ahead of election. Cyclone Ditwah leaves a devastated Sri Lanka behind, moves to Indian coast. Hong Kong mourns 128 victims of apartment complex fire. Consumer resolve to 'buy Canadian' wavers with holiday season shopping.

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are extolling the benefits of their new energy understanding. But there is scepticism. Members of Alberta's United Conservative Party say the MOU signed with Ottawa doesn't do enough to get a new pipeline built.  US president Donald Trump vows to "permanently pause migration" from what he calls Third World countries.  Pope Leo XIV starts second day of his tour of Turkey at Istanbul's Cathedral of the Holy Spirit. Louvre to hike ticket prices for most non-EU tourists by 45%.

Memorandum of understanding expected between Alberta and government over pipeline.Quebec to table new secularism bill today banning prayer rooms in universities, CEGEPs.Number of people killed in Hong Kong apartment complex fire climbs to 75. Hundreds more missing.Authorities: Suspect who shot National Guard soldiers in DC worked with CIA in Afghanistan.Hundreds of animals killed by trains on B.C. railroads, documents reveal.

Exclusive report: Transit violence rising across Canada — in some cities, by nearly 300% Fire engulfs multiple residential high-rise towers in Hong Kong's northern Tai Po district. Prime Minister Mark Carney about to announce new aid for Canadian steel and lumber industries. US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff heads to Moscow next week to discuss proposed peace plan for Ukraine. Senior army officers in Guinea-Bissau say they have deposed President Umaro Sissoco Embalo. Italy’s parliament passes a landmark law on femicide.Future of Newfoundland and Labrador's sea urchin fishery is uncertain, as stock declines.

CBC News has learned Ottawa and Alberta will sign MOU detailing their support for a potential new oil pipeline to BC's northwest coast. Ukraine says at least 7 people have been killed in overnight Russian strikes on Kyiv. Complaint filed against RCMP officers who arrested woman in St. John's while he was off duty and outside his jurisdiction. Celebrated author Thomas King says he is not Indigenous, as he had believed all his life. A Nova Scotia mother sounding says 14-year-old daughter targeted by online predators on school computer. Experts say vaccine rollouts for RSV in recent years are making a difference to the number of infant hospitalizations.

Protecting Ukraine's sovereignty is a key priority during ongoing peace talks in Europe to end Russia's war.Venezuela says Trump administration's plan to designate "nonexistent" Cartel de los Soles a terrorist organization is "ridiculous."Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro back in jail after ankle monitor was violated. Senior federal government source tells CBC News, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith may sign an agreement on Alberta's energy sector Thursday. Booking.com cancelled a Formula One fan's $4K hotel reservation, then offered her same rooms for $17K. Prime Minister Narendra Modi says the death of Bollywood start Dharmendra marks the end of an era in Indian cinema. 

There is a glimmer of optimism coming out of the Ukraine peace talks in Geneva.Israel's military says it has killed a senior Hezbollah official, in an airstrike on Beirut.Protestors in Tel Aviv are demanding an independent inquiry into the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023.U.K.'s Prime Minister is renewing calls for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, to answer questions about the Jeffrey Epstein case.Dozens of school children taken hostage in Nigeria have escaped their captors.Experts say more students calling in sick due to mental health issues.Retailers across the country are gearing up for Black Friday, with many offering discounts well ahead of the official day. 50 years ago Sunday Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen began a nine week run at number one on the UK singles chart.

Ukraine's allies voice concerns about Donald Trrump's plan to end Russia's war on Ukraine.Trade experts say Canada must forge new relationship with China as Ottawa expands partnership beyond US.Former Trump loyalist Marjorie-Taylor Greene quitting Congress.BC's premier says he's been sidelined in talks between Ottawa and Alberta that could result in a pipleline across his province.Jewish Heritage Centre of Western Canada suspends Canadian Museum for Human Rights over upcoming exhibit.

Grizzly bear attack on a group of elementary school students in Bella Coola, BC injures 11 people.US president Donald Trump to meet Democratic opponent, New York mayor-elect , Zohran Mamdani, in Oval Office.Negotiations at Brazil's COP 30 climate talks hit apparent impasse on final day of summit.CBC investigation reveals many of the suspects of "smash and grab" jewelry store robberies are young teens, recruited by adults.‘Buy Canadian’ could take a backseat to cost and convenience this Christmas.

Carney Government seeks to retroactively change law, to potentially avoid paying veterans for federal error, lawyers say. United States and Russia reportedly draw up peace plan for Ukraine that would require Kyiv to surrender territory, halve its military. US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee denounces recent settler violence as terrorism. The clock is ticking down on the 30-day deadline for the U.S. Justice Department to release the Jeffrey Epstein files. 27 pieces of Hudson's Bay Company art sell for well above estimated prices, in white glove auction. Frida Kahlo's self-portrait 'El sueño (La cama)' could become the most expensive work by a female artist ever auctioned. 

US President Donald Trump is expected to sign a bill to release the Jeffrey Epstein files as early as today.US asks Canada to extradite Atna Onha, a man with alleged ties to Montreal organized crime. Prime Minister Mark Carney travels to UAE, where he's hoping to make a deal and secure Canada billions of dollars in foreign direct investment. John Main is Nunavut's next Premier. Ukrainian officials say 20 people, including 2 children, killed by Russian drone strikes on western city of Ternopil overnight. Officials say at least 13 people are dead after an Israeli air strike late Tuesday. Canada's public alerting system is scheduled to be tested across the country on television, radio and cellphones. Dhanushka Wickramasinghe, the only survivor of one of Ottawa’s worst homicides, speaks for the first time since his family's killer was sentenced. 

US House of Representatives to vote on the full release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. The Liberal budget passes, Prime Minister Mark Carney will continue to govern. What's next in Ottawa? Former high-ranking Canadian Armed Forces officers defend US-made F-35 fighter jets, as government considers purchasing Gripen-E jets from Swedish firm Saab instead. United Nations Security Council backs US President Donald Trump's plan for Gaza. Fewer Canadian Snowbirds say they are heading south of the border this winter. 

Rogers customers blame lack of competition and customer protections in Canada for long customer service wait times. Prime Minister Mark Carney's minority government faces crucial confidence vote on budget. Inflation fell to 2.2% per cent last month, from 2.4% in the month of September. President Donald Trump now encouraging Republicans to vote in favour of releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files. Voters in Ecuador reject proposal to enable the United States to send troops into their country. Dozens of Indian pilgrims presumed dead in bush crash near Medina, Saudi Arabia. Bangladesh's ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina convicted of crimes against humanity, sentenced to death.