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Coach Carlo Ancelotti, with a wry smile on his face, knows the enormity of the task ahead. The weight of expectations from fans, the club, and the players themselves is heavy on his shoulders. But he remains unfazed, knowing that his team has the talent, the experience, and the spirit to overcome any challenge that comes their way.
Tottenham Hotspur fans will undoubtedly be relieved by the agent's clarification, as Son Heung-min has become a fan favorite at the club since his arrival in 2015. The South Korean star has been instrumental in Spurs' success in recent years, playing a crucial role in their run to the Champions League final in 2019.In conclusion, Zhou Changqiang's appointment as the Secretary of the Qionghai City Committee of Hainan Province and his promotion to the level of Deputy Director are significant milestones in his career. As a dedicated and experienced leader, Zhou is well-equipped to lead Qionghai City to new heights and contribute to the overall development of Hainan Province. With his vision, determination, and leadership, Zhou Changqiang is sure to make a positive impact on the people and the region he serves.
The arrest of the official serves as a stark reminder that corruption and misconduct have no place in the fight against poverty. It underscores the need for transparency, accountability, and integrity in governance, particularly in critical areas such as poverty alleviation, where the stakes are high and the impact on people's lives is profound.Electronic Attack Squadron 133 of the US Navy, assigned to Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW 9), has returned to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island after a five-month deployment to the Middle East and Eastern Pacific with the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (ABECSG). The 153 Sailors, 18 aircrews, and seven EA-18G Growlers of the “Wizards” of VAQ 133 departed Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, on July 13, 2024. The Wizard’s deployment marked a historic milestone, as the squadron became the first in the Navy to deploy with the ALQ-249 Next Generation Jammer (NGJ). Throughout their rigorous training and deployment, the Wizards demonstrated the future of Airborne Electronic Attack (AEA) by developing new tactics, achieving the first NGJ arrested landing and tactically employing the system. Next-gen jammer NGJ is the next step in AEA. It needed to meet advanced and emerging electronic warfare (EW) threats and provide continuous expansion of the AEA mission area. NGJ is an evolutionary acquisition program providing capability in three increments: Mid-Band (MB), Low Band (LB), and High Band frequencies. NGJ provides enhanced AEA capabilities to disrupt, deny, and degrade enemy air defense and ground communication systems using the latest digital software and Active Electronically Scanned Array technologies. It brings increased power and jamming capability at longer ranges. Additionally, the system allows rapid hardware and software updates to counter improving and evolving threat capabilities. NGJ will augment and ultimately replace the legacy ALQ-99 Tactical Jamming System currently used on the EA-18G Growler aircraft. NGJ will be a game-changer for the warfighter and EW community. US Navy EA-18G Growlers As an external carriage AEA capability for the EA-18G Growler, NGJ-MB focuses on the middle-frequency bands of the electromagnetic spectrum. The system comprises two pods per chipset and small hardware and software modifications to the EA-18G Growler aircraft to enable carriage, communication, and employment. NGJ-MB achieved Milestone C in 2021, allowing the program to enter the Production and Deployment acquisition phase. The Low Rate Initial Production III contract was awarded in March 2023, and the first production pods were delivered to the fleet in July 2023. NGJ-MB is a joint cooperative program between the US Department of Defense and the Australian Department of Defence. In the future, NGJ-LB will utilize the latest digital and software-based technologies to address advanced and emerging threats in the lower frequency bands of the electromagnetic spectrum. NGJ-LB is currently in the Engineering and Manufacturing Development acquisition phase and is a joint cooperative program between the US Department of Defense and the Australian Department of Defence. Historic deployment This first deployment “showcased the cutting-edge capabilities of the NGJ and reinforced the critical role of the Growler community in modern warfare,” said Cmdr. Erik Dente, commanding officer, VAQ-133. “More importantly, it demonstrated the skill, dedication, and perseverance of every VAQ-133 Sailor and the families, friends, and loved ones who supported them at home. I could not be more proud of the Sailors, aircrew, and support teams who made this deployment an overwhelming success.” “This deployment will go down in history,” said Command Master Chief Frederick Tuiel, command master chief, VAQ-133, summing up the deployment. “While it wasn’t filled with port visits, it was defined by impactful combat operations—experiences our Sailors will share for years to come. Bringing everyone home safely makes the accomplishment even sweeter.”
These were the biggest fashion trends of 2024: Bag charms, Grandpacore, leopard print and moreTwo members of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet will be in Palm Beach, Fla., Friday to meet with members of Donald Trump's team. Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly and newly appointed Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc are making the trip south to further discussions with members of the future Trump administration, ahead of inauguration day on Jan. 20. "They look forward to continuing the discussions that took place when the Prime Minister met with President Trump at Mar-a-Lago last month," said Jean-Sébastien Comeau, director of communications for Minister LeBlanc, in a statement. The duo is also looking to build off a "positive call" the ministers had with Tom Homan, Trump's border czar, earlier this month. In an exclusive interview with CTV's Power Play host Vassy Kapelos on Dec. 19, Homan called border talks with Canada "positive." "The conversation I have in Canada, I couldn't ask for a better conversation," Homan said. "Of course, actions have to follow, but I'm very optimistic from the conversation I had that we're going to come up with a good border security plan." Trump has threatened to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian imports if the country doesn't take sufficient action to address the flow of illegal drugs and migrants over the shared border. Last week, the federal government laid out a five-pillared approach to boosting border security , but it didn't provide specifics about where and how $1.3 billion in funding earmarked in the fall economic statement will be allocated. Friday's trip to Palm Beach, Fla., will focus on what Canada has done so far to address Trump's border concerns. "The Ministers intend to focus on Canada's efforts to combat fentanyl trafficking and illegal migration and the measures outlined in Canada's Border Plan, as well as the negative impacts that the imposition of 25% tariffs on Canadian goods would have on both Canada and the United States," Comeau said in his statement. The meetings also come amid repeated and ongoing online comments from Trump about Canada becoming "the 51st state" and the prime minister being its governor. "...To Governor Justin Trudeau of Canada, whose Citizens' Taxes are far too high, but if Canada was to become our 51st State, their Taxes would be cut by more than 60%, their businesses would immediately double in size, and they would be militarily protected like no other Country anywhere in the World," read in part a Christmas Day message posted by Trump on Truth Social, his own social media platform. The Prime Minister's Office has not directly addressed the repeated comments by Trump. With files from CTV News' Mike Le Couteur and Stephanie Ha MORE POLITICS NEWS India alleges widespread trafficking of international students through Canada to U.S. Nova Scotia premier tones down rhetoric toward Ottawa in end of year interview Canada condemns China's steps against Canadian institutions over Uyghurs, Tibet Trudeau could stay or go. Either way, Canadians should brace for a spring election What is flagpoling? A new ban on the practice is starting to take effect Parties agree on the need to act on online harms, but time is running out for new law Revised airline compensation rules will do little to change status quo: experts Green Party's Elizabeth May reflects on unprecedented week in Canadian politics IN DEPTH Jagmeet Singh pulls NDP out of deal with Trudeau Liberals, takes aim at Poilievre Conservatives NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has pulled his party out of the supply-and-confidence agreement that had been helping keep Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's minority Liberals in power. 'Not the result we wanted': Trudeau responds after surprise Conservative byelection win in Liberal stronghold Conservative candidate Don Stewart winning the closely-watched Toronto-St. Paul's federal byelection, and delivering a stunning upset to Justin Trudeau's candidate Leslie Church in the long-time Liberal riding, has sent political shockwaves through both parties. 'We will go with the majority': Liberals slammed by opposition over proposal to delay next election The federal Liberal government learned Friday it might have to retreat on a proposal within its electoral reform legislation to delay the next vote by one week, after all opposition parties came out to say they can't support it. Budget 2024 prioritizes housing while taxing highest earners, deficit projected at $39.8B In an effort to level the playing field for young people, in the 2024 federal budget, the government is targeting Canada's highest earners with new taxes in order to help offset billions in new spending to enhance the country's housing supply and social supports. 'One of the greatest': Former prime minister Brian Mulroney commemorated at state funeral Prominent Canadians, political leaders, and family members remembered former prime minister and Progressive Conservative titan Brian Mulroney as an ambitious and compassionate nation-builder at his state funeral on Saturday. Opinion opinion | Don Martin: Gusher of Liberal spending won't put out the fire in this dumpster A Hail Mary rehash of the greatest hits from the Trudeau government’s three-week travelling pony-show, the 2024 federal budget takes aim at reversing the party’s popularity plunge in the under-40 set, writes political columnist Don Martin. But will it work before the next election? opinion | Don Martin: The doctor Trudeau dumped has a prescription for better health care Political columnist Don Martin sat down with former federal health minister Jane Philpott, who's on a crusade to help fix Canada's broken health care system, and who declined to take any shots at the prime minister who dumped her from caucus. opinion | Don Martin: Trudeau's seeking shelter from the housing storm he helped create While Justin Trudeau's recent housing announcements are generally drawing praise from experts, political columnist Don Martin argues there shouldn’t be any standing ovations for a prime minister who helped caused the problem in the first place. opinion | Don Martin: Poilievre has the field to himself as he races across the country to big crowds It came to pass on Thursday evening that the confidentially predictable failure of the Official Opposition non-confidence motion went down with 204 Liberal, BQ and NDP nays to 116 Conservative yeas. But forcing Canada into a federal election campaign was never the point. opinion | Don Martin: How a beer break may have doomed the carbon tax hike When the Liberal government chopped a planned beer excise tax hike to two per cent from 4.5 per cent and froze future increases until after the next election, says political columnist Don Martin, it almost guaranteed a similar carbon tax move in the offing. CTVNews.ca Top Stories Ministers Joly, LeBlanc travel to Florida to meet with Trump's team Two members of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet will be in Palm Beach, Fla., Friday to meet with members of Donald Trump's team. India alleges widespread trafficking of international students through Canada to U.S. Indian law enforcement agencies say they are investigating alleged links between dozens of colleges in Canada and two 'entities' in Mumbai accused of illegally ferrying students across the Canada-United States border. Teen actor Hudson Meek, who appeared in 'Baby Driver,' dies after falling from moving vehicle Hudson Meek, the 16-year-old actor who appeared in 'Baby Driver,' died last week after falling from a moving vehicle in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, according to CNN affiliate WVTM. Aviation experts say Russia's air defence fire likely caused Azerbaijan plane crash as nation mourns Aviation experts said Thursday that Russian air defence fire was likely responsible for the Azerbaijani plane crash the day before that killed 38 people and left all 29 survivors injured. Police identify victim of Christmas Day homicide in Hintonburg, charge suspect The Ottawa Police Service says the victim who had been killed on Christmas Day in Hintonburg has been identified. Pizza deliverer in Florida charged with stabbing pregnant woman at motel after tip dispute A pizza deliverer in central Florida has been charged with pushing her way into a motel room with an accomplice and stabbing a pregnant woman after a dispute over a tip, authorities said. Unwanted gift card in your stocking? Don't let it go to waste Gift cards can be a quick and easy present for those who don't know what to buy and offer the recipient a chance to pick out something nice for themselves, but sometimes they can still miss the mark. Cat food that caused bird-flu death of Oregon pet was distributed in B.C.: officials Pet food contaminated with bird flu – which killed a house cat in Oregon – was distributed and sold in British Columbia, according to officials south of the border. Raised in Sask. after his family fled Hungary, this man spent decades spying on communists for the RCMP As a Communist Party member in Calgary in the early 1940s, Frank Hadesbeck performed clerical work at the party office, printed leaflets and sold books. Canada Laval police searching for missing teen girl, family fears for her safety Laval police (SPL) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 15-year-old girl, who was last seen on Christmas Eve. 2 minors, 2 adults critically injured in south Calgary crash; incident was preceded by a robbery Multiple people were rushed to hospital, including two minors, in the aftermath of a serious vehicle collision on Thursday morning. Ship remains stalled on St-Lawrence River north of Montreal A ship that lost power on the St. Lawrence River on Christmas Eve, remains stationary north of Montreal. Raised in Sask. after his family fled Hungary, this man spent decades spying on communists for the RCMP As a Communist Party member in Calgary in the early 1940s, Frank Hadesbeck performed clerical work at the party office, printed leaflets and sold books. Police identify victim of Christmas Day homicide in Hintonburg, charge suspect The Ottawa Police Service says the victim who had been killed on Christmas Day in Hintonburg has been identified. Boxing Day in Canada: Small retailers fear big shopping day won't make up for tough year It’s one of the busiest shopping days of the year: Boxing Day sees thousands of people head to malls and big box stores to find great deals. But it's not so simple for smaller shops. World An uneasy calm settles over Syrian city of Homs after outbreak of sectarian violence Syria's new security forces checked IDs and searched cars in the central city of Homs on Thursday, a day after protests by members of the Alawite minority erupted in gunfire and stirred fears that the country's fragile peace could break down. Israeli attorney general orders probe into report that alleged Netanyahu's wife harassed opponents Israel's attorney general has ordered police to open an investigation into Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's wife on suspicion of harassing political opponents and a witness in the Israeli leader's corruption trial. India's former prime minister Manmohan Singh, architect of economic reforms, dies at 92 India's former prime minister Manmohan Singh, widely regarded as the architect of India's economic reform program and a landmark nuclear deal with the United States, has died. He was 92. Pizza deliverer in Florida charged with stabbing pregnant woman at motel after tip dispute A pizza deliverer in central Florida has been charged with pushing her way into a motel room with an accomplice and stabbing a pregnant woman after a dispute over a tip, authorities said. Russia arrests 4 suspects accused of plotting to kill top military officers on Ukraine's orders Russia's top security agency said Thursday that it has arrested several suspects accused of involvement in an alleged Ukrainian plot to assassinate senior military officers, an announcement that follows the killing of a top Russian general last week. Sinkhole prompts lane closures on Interstate 80 in New Jersey A sinkhole that opened up Thursday along Interstate 80 in northern New Jersey forced authorities to close the heavily travelled highway's eastbound lanes. Politics India alleges widespread trafficking of international students through Canada to U.S. Indian law enforcement agencies say they are investigating alleged links between dozens of colleges in Canada and two 'entities' in Mumbai accused of illegally ferrying students across the Canada-United States border. Nova Scotia premier tones down rhetoric toward Ottawa in end of year interview On the heels of a resounding election victory one month ago, Nova Scotia's premier is adopting a more measured tone when it comes to assessing his province's relationship with the federal government. Canada condemns China's steps against Canadian institutions over Uyghurs, Tibet The Canadian government condemned China on Tuesday for taking steps against two Canadian institutions and 20 people involved in human rights issues concerning the Uyghurs and Tibet. Health Dr. Theresa Tam shares her top health concerns for Canada in 2025 As we enter 2025, Dr. Theresa Tam has her eye on H5N1 bird flu, an emerging virus that had its first human case in Canada this year. Cat food that caused bird-flu death of Oregon pet was distributed in B.C.: officials Pet food contaminated with bird flu – which killed a house cat in Oregon – was distributed and sold in British Columbia, according to officials south of the border. Plush toys recalled in Canada due to choking hazard Health Canada announced a recall on a series of plush toys due to a choking hazard. Anyone who has purchased an elephant, giraffe, lion, tiger and/or panda plush toy with an attached baby can return them to the place of purchase for a refund. Sci-Tech Historical mysteries solved by science in 2024 This year, scientists were able to pull back the curtain on mysteries surrounding figures across history, both known and unknown, to reveal more about their unique stories. AI is a game changer for students with disabilities. Schools are still learning to harness it Getting the latest technology into the hands of students with disabilities is a priority for the U.S. Education Department, which has told schools they must consider whether students need tools like text-to-speech and alternative communication devices. Your kid is spending too much time on their phone. Here's what to do about it Wondering what your teen is up to when you're not around? They are likely on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram or Snapchat, according to a new report. Entertainment Bad Bunny announces a new album, 'Debi Tirar Mas Fotos' Happy holidays from Bad Bunny, who announced Thursday he will release a new album Jan. 5. 'Wicked' will make its streaming debut on New Year’s Eve, with deleted and extended scenes Universal Pictures, the studio behind the hit film, announced on Thursday that “Wicked” will be available to buy or rent on December 31 on digital streaming platforms including Prime Video and Apple TV. Teen actor Hudson Meek, who appeared in 'Baby Driver,' dies after falling from moving vehicle Hudson Meek, the 16-year-old actor who appeared in 'Baby Driver,' died last week after falling from a moving vehicle in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, according to CNN affiliate WVTM. Business Unwanted gift card in your stocking? Don't let it go to waste Gift cards can be a quick and easy present for those who don't know what to buy and offer the recipient a chance to pick out something nice for themselves, but sometimes they can still miss the mark. OPP shut down Hwy. 401 off-ramp clogged with Boxing Day deal-hunters A Highway 401 off-ramp west of Toronto became so clogged up with Boxing Day deal-hunters Thursday that police had to shut it down. Boxing Day in Canada: Small retailers fear big shopping day won't make up for tough year It’s one of the busiest shopping days of the year: Boxing Day sees thousands of people head to malls and big box stores to find great deals. But it's not so simple for smaller shops. Lifestyle Spending the holiday season alone this year? How to make the most of it Spending the holidays alone can feel lonely or empty, but it doesn't have to be that way. Working Well: Returning to the office can disrupt life. Here are some tips to navigate the changes Heading into 2025, thousands of workers face an unsettling reality: after years of working from the comfort of home, they must return to the office full-time for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic or look for new work. Your kid is spending too much time on their phone. Here's what to do about it Wondering what your teen is up to when you're not around? They are likely on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram or Snapchat, according to a new report. Sports World Junior Championship to create a buzz in Ottawa this Boxing Day A Canadian hockey holiday tradition returns to the capital this Boxing Day, as the 2025 World Junior Championship is set to create a buzz in the city. Swimmer Summer McIntosh voted The Canadian Press female athlete of the year for 2024 During the month before her 18th birthday, Summer McIntosh became the first Canadian to win three gold medals in a single Olympic Games, winter or summer, with a silver medal thrown in for good measure. Stephen Curry says 'end is near' for career NBA great Stephen Curry said he is appreciating his 16th season, knowing he is closing in on the end of his record-setting career. Autos More drivers opt for personalized plates in Sask. — and behind every one there's a story You may have noticed a few more vanity plates on Saskatchewan roads in recent years, and every one of them comes with a personal story. Nissan and Honda to attempt a merger that would create the world's No. 3 automaker Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan have announced plans to work toward a merger that would form the world's third-largest automaker by sales, as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels. Ford Motor donates US$1 million and fleet of vehicles to Trump's inauguration Ford Motor Co F.N is donating US$1 million and a fleet of vehicles to U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's January inauguration, a company spokesperson said on Monday. Local Spotlight Ho! Ho! HOLY that's cold! Montreal boogie boarder in Santa suit hits St. Lawrence waters Montreal body surfer Carlos Hebert-Plante boogie boards all year round, and donned a Santa Claus suit to hit the water on Christmas Day in -14 degree Celsius weather. Teen cancer patient pays forward Make-A-Wish donation to local fire department A 16-year-old cancer patient from Hemmingford, Que. decided to donate his Make-A-Wish Foundation gift to the local fire department rather than use it himself. B.C. friends nab 'unbelievable' $1M lotto win just before Christmas Two friends from B.C's lower mainland are feeling particularly merry this December, after a single lottery ticket purchased from a small kiosk landed them instant millionaire status. 'Can I taste it?': Rare $55,000 bottle of spirits for sale in Moncton, N.B. A rare bottle of Scotch whisky is for sale in downtown Moncton, N.B., with a price tag reading $55,000. No need to dream, White Christmas all but assured in the Maritimes An early nor'easter followed by a low-pressure system moving into the region all but ensure a Maritime White Christmas 'I'm still thinking pinch me': lost puppy reunited with family after five years After almost five years of searching and never giving up hope, the Tuffin family received the best Christmas gift they could have hoped for: being reunited with their long-lost puppy. Big splash: Halifax mermaid waves goodbye after 16 years Halifax's Raina the Mermaid is closing her business after 16 years in the Maritimes. Willistead Manor celebrates the Christmas season in style, with only two weekends left to visit From the Great Hall to the staircase and landings, to the conservatory – hundreds of people have toured the Willistead Manor this December. Music maker, 88, creates unique horn section, with moose antler bass guitar and cello Eighty-eight-year-old Lorne Collie has been making musical instruments for more than three decades, creations that dazzle for their unique materials as much as their sound. Vancouver 1 airlifted, highway closed after crash in Mission Lougheed Highway is closed in Mission, B.C., after a car crash Thursday morning that seriously injured at least one person, Mounties say. These were the most-borrowed books from Vancouver libraries in 2024 What have Vancouverites been reading in 2024? The Vancouver Public Library has released its lineup of the books that kept flying off the shelf this year, which can serve as inspiration for bookworms’ 2025 reading lists. Cat food that caused bird-flu death of Oregon pet was distributed in B.C.: officials Pet food contaminated with bird flu – which killed a house cat in Oregon – was distributed and sold in British Columbia, according to officials south of the border. Toronto OPP shut down Hwy. 401 off-ramp clogged with Boxing Day deal-hunters A Highway 401 off-ramp west of Toronto became so clogged up with Boxing Day deal-hunters Thursday that police had to shut it down. Pedestrian seriously injured after being struck by driver of vehicle in North York A pedestrian has been seriously injured after being hit by the driver of a vehicle in North York late Thursday afternoon. Man wanted for 2 unprovoked incidents in downtown Toronto on Christmas Eve Toronto police are searching for a suspect who allegedly choked a female in downtown Toronto then threatened an employee at a business with a hammer. Calgary 2 minors, 2 adults critically injured in south Calgary crash; incident was preceded by a robbery Multiple people were rushed to hospital, including two minors, in the aftermath of a serious vehicle collision on Thursday morning. Boxing Day draws deal-seekers, but maybe fewer than in times past Calgarians hoping to save some money—or get that last gift they missed out on for Christmas—headed to the store for Boxing Day. Boxing Day in Canada: Small retailers fear big shopping day won't make up for tough year It’s one of the busiest shopping days of the year: Boxing Day sees thousands of people head to malls and big box stores to find great deals. But it's not so simple for smaller shops. Ottawa Police identify victim of Christmas Day homicide in Hintonburg, charge suspect The Ottawa Police Service says the victim who had been killed on Christmas Day in Hintonburg has been identified. World Junior Championship to create a buzz in Ottawa this Boxing Day A Canadian hockey holiday tradition returns to the capital this Boxing Day, as the 2025 World Junior Championship is set to create a buzz in the city. What's open and closed in Ottawa over the holidays CTVNewsOttawa.ca takes a look at what's open and closed over the Christmas and New Year's holidays this year. Montreal WEATHER | Smog warning in effect in Montreal, Laval Residents of Montreal, Laval and other regions are advised that a smog warning is in effect. Quebec teenager gives his Make-A-Wish donation to his community When the Make-A-Wish Foundation offered Gerry McAdam anything he wanted he didn't know what to do. The 16-year-old from Hemmingford, Quebec is battling sarcoma, a rare form of tissue cancer. A very different Boxing Day from previous years In a markedly different economic context than last year, with fiercer and more unfair international competition than ever and less than two weeks after the end of the Canada Post strike, this year’s Boxing Day sales are set to be different from those in previous years, says the Quebec Retail Council (CQCD). Edmonton These are the scams that affected Albertans the most in 2024 CTV News Edmonton looks at the scams that affected Albertans the most in 2024, and how you can protect yourself. Alberta premier hopes for health reform payoff in 2025, regrets deferring tax cut "It may have been better for Albertans if we'd implemented and then found a way to be able to pay for it." Aviation experts say Russia's air defence fire likely caused Azerbaijan plane crash as nation mourns Aviation experts said Thursday that Russian air defence fire was likely responsible for the Azerbaijani plane crash the day before that killed 38 people and left all 29 survivors injured. Atlantic Christmas Day fire causes heavy damage to building in Saint John, N.B. A fire caused a power outage for around 900 residents of Saint John, N.B., Wednesday afternoon. Civil War sword with N.B. ties now on display at Loyalist House The blade of Dr. John F. Stevenson, who was born in Saint Andrews, N.B., is now part of the New Brunswick Historical Society’s collection after being purchased from a collector for $6,200 dollars. Temporary overnight parking ban for Saint John, N.B. Saint John, N.B., has declared an overnight parking ban for the South/Central Peninsula beginning 11 p.m. Thursday evening through 7 a.m. Friday morning. Winnipeg 16-year-old boy found with machete: Police A 16-year-old boy is in custody after police said they found him with a machete. Boxing Day in Canada: Small retailers fear big shopping day won't make up for tough year It’s one of the busiest shopping days of the year: Boxing Day sees thousands of people head to malls and big box stores to find great deals. But it's not so simple for smaller shops. Have you seen Davis? Winnipeg police search for missing man Winnipeg police are asking the public to help find a man who went missing last week. Regina Yorkton RCMP seek tips to locate unlawfully-at-large inmate Yorkton RCMP is seeking tips from the public to locate an inmate after staff noticed he was not present at the Whitespruce Provincial Training Centre. Pedestrian collision sends man to hospital with life-threatening injuries One man has been sent to hospital with life-threatening injuries after he was struck by a vehicle in the early hours of Wednesday in Regina. Raised in Sask. after his family fled Hungary, this man spent decades spying on communists for the RCMP As a Communist Party member in Calgary in the early 1940s, Frank Hadesbeck performed clerical work at the party office, printed leaflets and sold books. Kitchener Fire rips through former Peter Hay Knife Company building in Cambridge Emergency responders were called to a fire in Cambridge on Thursday as flames ripped through the building that formerly belonged to the Peter Hay Knife Company. Sawed-off shotgun and three knives seized during Cambridge arrest Two people from Thunder Bay are facing drug trafficking and weapons charges after they were arrested in Cambridge. Baden-born player, Guelph Storm forward and former Kitchener Ranger prepare to hit the ice at World Juniors Waterloo Region and Guelph will be well represented as the International Ice Hockey Federation World Juniors gets underway. Saskatoon Raised in Sask. after his family fled Hungary, this man spent decades spying on communists for the RCMP As a Communist Party member in Calgary in the early 1940s, Frank Hadesbeck performed clerical work at the party office, printed leaflets and sold books. IN PICTURES: CTV Saskatoon viewers send us their holiday photos A living gallery of viewer-submitted photos from the holiday season. Share your pictures with us at SaskatoonNews@bellmedia.ca Sask. highway closed following serious collision The Saskatchewan RCMP are investigating a serious collision on Highway 7, approximately 15 kilometres west of Rosetown. Northern Ontario Drug trade fuelling increase in gun crime in Timmins, police say Police in Timmins say gun crime is increasing in the city because of the drug trade, especially involving opioids. Freezing drizzle advisory in effect for Greater Sudbury Environment Canada issued a freezing drizzle advisory Thursday for areas in and around Greater Sudbury. Average home sale prices in the Sault set new record last month Homes sales edged upward in many markets in northern Ontario last month, including Sault Ste. Marie, where average sale prices set a new record. London Palace Theatre boarded up over the holidays due to recent damage A break in, theft, and continued property damage has led to the boarding up of the Palace Theatre over the Christmas holidays. Knights stars ready to help Canada chase gold at World Juniors Three London Knights are on the roster, including Easton Cowan, who scored a hat-trick in Canada’s first exhibition game. London fire responds to Wellington Road collision, contains fuel leak London Fire Department was on the scene of a two vehicle collision involving a delivery truck on Tuesday morning. Barrie Police in Barrie searching for two missing individuals Police in Barrie are searching for two individuals who were both reported missing on Thursday. Teen allegedly attempting to avoid R.I.D.E. program leads to police chase, arrest A teenage driver is facing numerous charges after reportedly attempting to avoid a R.I.D.E. program and flee from police in Essa Township late Christmas night. Christmas Day break and enter under investigation Police are searching for those who were involved in an alleged break and enter at a Gravenhurst business on Christmas Day. Windsor Mother-daughter duo pursuing university dreams at the same time For one University of Windsor student, what is typically a chance to gain independence from her parents has become a chance to spend more time with her biggest cheerleader — her mom. VIDEO | From a repaired stuffed animal to an ATV, shoppers reveal the best gift they have ever received We asked people of all ages getting in some last-minute Christmas Eve shopping inside Windsor’s Devonshire Mall to talk about the best present they've ever received — and their answers might just warm your heart this holiday season. 'We may have to look at other sensible locations': Where will Windsor’s new H4 be located? The search for a site to house Windsor’s new Homelessness and Housing Help Hub (H4) is back underway after the city scrapped plans at 700 Wellington Avenue on Monday. Vancouver Island Multiple sailing waits for BC Ferries after further cancellations BC Ferries cancelled multiple early morning sailings between the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island Thursday morning, as weather warnings due to wind and heavy rain remain in effect. Avalanche risk 'extreme' for parts of B.C. coast The avalanche danger rating for mountains on B.C.’s South Coast was “extreme” on Boxing Day, according to Canada’s non-profit forecaster. Cat food that caused bird-flu death of Oregon pet was distributed in B.C.: officials Pet food contaminated with bird flu – which killed a house cat in Oregon – was distributed and sold in British Columbia, according to officials south of the border. Kelowna Forfeited Hells Angels clubhouse in Kelowna, B.C., sold to the city A former Hells Angels clubhouse that was seized by the British Columbia government in 2023 after years of fighting in court has been sold to the City of Kelowna. Death of woman found in Kelowna's Waterfront Park in June deemed 'non-criminal in nature': RCMP Police in Kelowna say a death they began investigating back in June has now been confirmed as "non-criminal in nature." B.C. man sentenced for 'execution-style' murder of bystander in drug trade conflict A B.C. man convicted of the "intentional and ruthless killing of a bystander" while acting as an enforcer in the drug trade has been sentenced for a second time in the slaying. Lethbridge Lake Louise ice climber takes a scary fall, then carries on climbing ice The sport of ice climbing is becoming more and more popular, but one man is lucky to be alive after a serious fall in Alberta’s back country. Safety tips for holiday home cooks: Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services If you’re planning to cook over the holidays, Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services is reminding everyone to do it safely. Here’s which bins your Christmas wrapping, ribbons and leftovers should go into With piles of presents unwrapped Wednesday, Environment Lethbridge is reminding everyone to dispose of all that waste properly. Sault Ste. Marie Average home sale prices in the Sault set new record last month Homes sales edged upward in many markets in northern Ontario last month, including Sault Ste. Marie, where average sale prices set a new record. Sault shopper caught with stolen credit cards A Sault man’s illegal shopping spree came to an abrupt end over the weekend. Ontario First Nation challenging selection of underground nuclear waste site in court A First Nation in northern Ontario is challenging the selection of a nearby region as the site of a deep geological repository that will hold Canada's nuclear waste, arguing in a court filing that it should have had a say in the matter as the site falls "squarely" within its territory. N.L. Her son needed help with addiction. 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A lawsuit filed by a conservative legal group against California voting officials takes aim at the state’s “make-it-easy” approach to voting. In May, Judicial Watch , on behalf of the Libertarian Party of California , sued California Secretary of State Shirley Weber and the state itself — and listed 27 registrars, including Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties — claiming that officials violated federal law between 2020 and 2022 by not adequately purging voting rolls of so-called irregular voters. Specifically, Judicial Watch argues that officials haven’t lived up to rules established by the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, the “motor voter” law aimed at making voter registration easier and voter rolls more accurate and up-to-date. Though the lawsuit doesn’t cite any evidence showing significant numbers of votes being illegally cast or counted — and no evidence exists to support widespread voter fraud — Judicial Watch argues that officials upped the odds for voter fraud by not expunging the names of irregular voters in the manner required under federal law. Purging ineligible voters from state voter rolls was a hot topic during the just concluded election season, sparking debates about ballot security and voter access. Conservative groups have fueled doubts of the legitimacy of recent elections, particularly after President Joe Biden defeated former President Donald Trump in 2020. And this year, prior to the November election in which Trump beat Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump claimed without evidence that his opponents were engaged in cheating . One of the related efforts, taken up by conservative groups including the Republican National Committee , has been the challenge of voter roll maintenance. Robert Popper, an attorney for Judicial Watch, said the group has never alleged fraud in its lawsuits but that outdated voter rolls create opportunities for it. “The point isn’t fraud, but these removals do affect the potential for fraud in several ways,” he said. Popper argued that outdated registrations, such as those for people who have moved or died, open the door to potential voter fraud, including voter impersonation or double voting — both of which are felonies in California . “All of the opportunities for these kinds of fraud diminish when you conduct voter list maintenance and get rid of outdated registration,” Popper said. The problem Popper’s group hopes to stamp out is almost non-existent. In California, a state with about 22.6 million registered voters, there were 64 known cases of voter impersonation or double voting over the past two decades, according to research by the Heritage Foundation. Legal experts say the claim that counties are endangering election integrity by having more registered voters than voting-age citizens — a key to the Judicial Watch lawsuit — is based on flawed methodology. “It compares apples to oranges,” said Justin Levitt, a Loyola Law School professor. “It’s a little like complaining that your odometer doesn’t align with your speedometer — they exist to measure two different things.” Levitt also noted that leaving inactive voters on the rolls serves as a safeguard to make sure eligible voters aren’t removed by mistake. The specific complaints in the lawsuit regarding voter rolls for Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties in the lawsuit are as follows: Judicial Watch alleged Orange County is among 19 California counties that did not report any data about the number of voter registrations canceled from November 2020 to November 2022. According to a letter from the state Department of Justice, Orange County did report removing 77,691 voter registrations during that time. However, because the county couldn’t identify the exact number of voters removed who didn’t respond to notices asking them to confirm their address or those who hadn’t voted in two consecutive federal elections — a rule known as Section 8(d)(1)(B) of the NVRA — the registrar reported that the data was unavailable. That answer is consistent with the federal Election Administration and Voting Survey, which is conducted by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission as a way to gather data from election jurisdictions across the country. The federal voting survey allows counties to report certain data as “unavailable” if necessary and to provide an explanation why that is the case. That option explains why Orange County marked the data on the Section 8(d)(1)(B) removals as “unavailable.” Bob Page, the county registrar, said he cannot speak to the merits of the claims made by Judicial Watch since the county is not a direct party to the lawsuit. But he pointed to an explainer on the registrar’s website that details how the the office maintains its voter registration file. Page and Keith Bogardus, the chief assistant district attorney, also said in a briefing to reporters before Election Day that since Page took control of the office in 2022 there have been no cases of individuals prosecuted for trying to vote multiple times or impersonate other voters. It was the same situation in Riverside County , where the registrar was unable to determine the total number of removals under Section 8(d)(1)(B) using the county’s existing data system and reported that the data was unavailable. According to the justice department, the county estimated that during the two-year window listed in the lawsuit 750 voters were removed under Section 8(d)(1)(B). When reached for comment, Riverside County spokesperson Elizabeth Florer referred inquiries to the secretary of state’s office, which said it doesn’t comment on ongoing litigation to “protect the integrity” of the process. According to the justice department, San Bernardino County follows a “general program” of notifying inactive registrants under Section 8(d)(1)(B) and removes records when people move or sit out two consecutive elections or don’t contact the registrar to correct their address. In the 2020-2022 reporting period, however, the county was unable to remove registration records because it determined that its notices did not use the specific language required under the federal motor voter law. San Bernardino County, which has 1.2 million registered voters, issued more than 200,000 new notices in 2023, according to the justice department. When reached for comment, registrar spokesperson Melissa Eickman said the county cannot comment on the specific allegations contained in the lawsuit, but that the registrar is “in compliance with the law.” While the secretary of state’s office declined to comment for the story, it said in a letter sent Sept. 27 to all county clerks and registrars that mass challenges of voter eligibility recently submitted to election offices are “not authorized.” “First, we are well into the 90-day quiet period where such activities are prohibited,” the letter said, alluding to a blackout period mandated by federal law that limits when election officials can change their voter rolls unless a registrant requests asks to be removed. Another issue raised in the letter is that information submitted by any third party, including Judicial Watch, can’t be the sole reason to expunge a registered voter. Information submitted by a third party does not constitute a “removal at the request of the registrant,” the secretary of state’s office wrote. Levitt said private parties don’t have the ability to legally contest voter registration data that has been reported to the Election Assistance Commission. “Even if there’s been a violation of a mandate, that’s not the sort of thing that private parties can enforce,” he said. Popper said there should be no debate about his group’s claims in the lawsuit, which he said are “uncontroversial.” “We look at voter rolls every year .. and they should just be following the law,” he said. The state recently asked U.S. District Judge Mark C. Scarsi to dismiss the case, a move that is typical in civil lawsuits. If that request is denied, Popper said his group will seek a settlement similar to deals it has struck in previous lawsuits. In 2019, Judicial Watch sued Los Angeles County over similar questions raised in the current legal tussle, and that litigation resulted in the state and county agreeing to purge more than 1 million inactive voter registrations. Related ArticlesPure Storage Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Results
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US President-elect Donald Trump on Monday praised Japan's SoftBank for its decision to invest $100 billion in the United States and create 100,000 new jobs, a big win for his incoming administration. "This historic investment is a monumental demonstration of confidence in America's future," Trump said during a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, flanked by SoftBank chief executive Masayoshi Son. "It will help ensure that artificial intelligence, emerging technologies and other industries of tomorrow are built, created and grown right here in the USA," added Trump, who takes office from US President Joe Biden next month. Speaking alongside Trump, Son confirmed the investment company's financial commitment, adding that Trump's victory had "tremendously increased" his confidence in the US economy. "I am truly excited to make this happen," added Son, 67. Son's announcement is around double the amount he committed SoftBank to in December 2016, shortly before Trump began his first term as president. The Japanese investment holding company ultimately parted with around $100 billion through its Vision Fund, with much of the money supplied by sovereign wealth funds in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. "President Trump is a double-down president," Son said on Monday, adding: "I'm going to have to double down." Son made his name with successful early investments in Chinese e-commerce titan Alibaba and internet pioneer Yahoo, but has also bet on catastrophic failures such as WeWork. He has repeatedly said that "artificial superintelligence" will arrive in a decade, bringing new inventions, new medicine, new knowledge and new ways to invest. The SoftBank Group posted a bumper second-quarter net profit last month, returning to the black after net losses in the first quarter and the previous financial year. The company indicated back in March that it had $26 billion ready to be deployed for new investments. Stephen Moore, an economic advisor to Donald Trump, said the announcement marked a "great day." "The importation of capital into the US is a huge leading indicator for jobs and prosperity to come," Moore, an economist at the conservative Heritage Foundation, told AFP in a message. On the campaign trail, Trump pledged to boost the US economy by cutting red tape and fast-tracking investments, including into the oil and gas sector. US financial markets surged following his victory on November 5, with the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite index and the broad-based S&P 500 both hitting fresh records. Despite the enthusiasm in the markets, some analysts have voiced concern that Trump's proposals to implement new tariffs on US imports and deport millions of undocumented workers could end up hurting growth, and causing a spike in inflation. "The increased likelihood of substantial new tariffs on US imports would have the most consequential effect on economic growth," economists at Wells Fargo wrote in a recent note to clients, adding they had "bumped up" their inflation outlook and slightly cut their GDP forecast following Trump's win. Other analysts say the impact of Trump's tariff plans will largely depend on how they are actually implemented. "The impact on inflation need not be particularly significant for monetary policy," economists at Goldman Sachs wrote in a recent investor note. But, they added "this could change if the White House imposes a 10 percent universal tariff," referring to one of Trump's proposals on the campaign trail. Speaking in Mar-a-Lago on Monday, Trump insisted that, "properly used," tariffs would be positive for the US economy. "Our country right now loses to everybody," he said. "Almost nobody do we have a surplus with." "Tariffs will make our country rich," he added. da-tu/nroAs anticipation for the update continued to build, players took to social media to share their excitement and enthusiasm for the upcoming boss challenges. Memes, fan art, and discussions about potential boss mechanics flooded online forums, creating a vibrant community of players united in their love for "Black Myth: Wukong." The game's developers, sensing the growing anticipation, engaged with their audience by sharing behind-the-scenes glimpses of the boss design process and teasing additional features that would be included in the update.
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A planned expansion of the Batavia Downs hotel is on hold, possibly for as much as a year, officials with Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corp. announced Thursday. Outgoing CEO Henry Wojtaszek said the agency put the 48-room addition on pause after two estimates solicited from Buffalo-based developers came in above expectations. The pause could last six months to a year, he said. According to Wojtaszek, both The Krog Group and Ciminelli Real Estate estimated the project would cost around $16 million. Both offers were far above what the agency had hoped to spend on the project, he said. The announcement of the pause came alongside incoming CEO Byron Brown telling board members he and other leaders had designed a “conservative” budget for 2025. Next year’s spending plan, he said, is focused on keeping costs down and managing a reduction in horse-race betting, a decades-long trend. At the same time, leaders hope to send additional money to the 15 counties and two cities that own the corporation. “Our goal is to increase disbursements,” Brown said. “The plan has been prepared in a very conservative way to give us the opportunity to do that.” The hotel expansion pause follows a March vote by the board to spend $106,000 on architectural plans and a market analysis in preparation for the project. The board voted then to pay Orchard Park-based Bammel Architects $76,000 to design the expansion and $30,000 to Spectrum Gaming Group to evaluate the expansion’s pros and cons. Donated to support the investigative post Double Your Money! Donations of up to $1,000 made by Dec. 31 will be matched. For months, OTB leadership has said the hotel is regularly between 94 and 96 percent occupied, leading them to believe an expansion was necessary. Not expanding the hotel means “we’re limited in our growth,” Chautauqua County board member Vincent Horrigan said. Brown agreed. “That’s one of the reasons why the board was looking at the expansion of the hotel, because the hotel has provided opportunities for additional financial growth of the corporation,” Brown said. The hotel at Batavia Downs has been controversial for nearly a decade. In the spring of 2015, OTB, then under Republican control, voted to sell approximately an acre of land adjacent to the Batavia Downs casino to a group of investors who had joined together as ADK Hospitality, LLC. Among the investors were Kent Frey of Frey Electric Construction and David McNamara, a partner at the Phillips Lytle law firm — both significant Republican donors. Additional investors included Anthony J. Baynes, a former chair of the Erie County Fiscal Stability Authority, and James and John Basil, who own car dealerships. ADK Hospitality spent $5.5 million to build the 84-room hotel, buoyed by $600,000 in tax breaks from the Genesee County Industrial Development Agency. The hotel turned a profit each year until the pandemic. In 2021, OTB bought the hotel for $7.5 million.That purchase, done through a bond, raised concerns with Erie County Comptroller Kevin Hardwick, who has questioned the project for the past two years. Hardwick in July 2022 sent a letter to OTB management indicating he had “serious questions” about the hotel’s development and management, as well as OTB’s eventual purchase of the property. Among Hardwick’s questions: Why would OTB engage a group of investors — many of them big political donors to Republicans — who had never developed a hotel before? Who approached whom? How was the sale price for the land determined? Who initiated OTB’s purchase of the hotel? And who set the price? Wojtaszek, the OTB president and CEO, instructed his staff not to respond to the comptroller’s inquiries, writing in an email that Hardwick’s questions were “designed to harass & intimidate our organization” and the comptroller’s office “can FOIL the documents.” Hardwick’s deputy, Timothy Callan, now represents Erie County on the OTB board and controls the greatest number of votes following last year’s Democratic takeover. Callan, in the spring, voted against plans to study the hotel’s expansion. Investigative Post reporter Geoff Kelly contributed to this story.Hisense Group Brand Department
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