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• City of Lethbridge Reaching Home Program 2024-25 (Canada) - fundsforNGOs

  29-12-2024 19:50 via news.google.com
  City of Lethbridge Reaching Home Program 2024-25 (Canada)  fundsforNGOs
  
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• Ford, Acura, Land Rover recall vehicles over safety risks

  01-01-2025 18:00 via ctvnews.ca
  
  Certain Ford, Acura and Land Rover models have been recalled in Canada over a variety of issues that pose a risk to drivers’ safety. Ford recall Ford Canada issued a recall for four 2024 models, warning of issues on vehicles with 3.5-litre turbo engines that can increase the risk of a crash or fire.The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News App“The rear engine cup plug may not have been installed properly,” the company said in a recall posted
  
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• FBI finds 150 homemade bombs at Virginia home in one of the largest such seizures, prosecutors say

  01-01-2025 16:55 via ctvnews.ca
  
  Federal agents found one of the largest stockpiles of homemade explosives they have ever seized when they arrested a Virginia man on a firearms charge last month, according to a court filing by federal prosecutors. Investigators seized more than 150 pipe bombs and other homemade devices when they searched the home of Brad Spafford northwest of Norfolk in December, the prosecutors said in a motion filed Monday. The prosecutors wrote that this is believed to be "the largest seizure by number of fi
  
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• Flames bring the heat in beating struggling Canucks 3-1

  01-01-2025 16:03 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Nazem Kadri's 14th goal of the season snapped a 1-1 tie midway through the third period and the Calgary Flames beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-1 on Tuesday. Connor Zary and Jonathan Huberdeau, into an empty net, also scored for Calgary (18-12-7). The Flames leapfrog the Canucks and move into the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference. The Flames have lost just once in regulation in their last seven (4-1-2). Brock Boeser scored the lone goal for Vancouver (17-11-8). The
  
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• 11 architecture projects set to shape the world in 2025

  01-01-2025 15:36 via ctvnews.ca
  
  The past year has seen the opening of the world’s second-tallest skyscraper, the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral and the announcement of countless futuristic urban mega-projects. Yet, the architecture world has, increasingly, recognized the value of altogether humbler pursuits. In March, the industry’s most prestigious accolade, the Pritzker Prize, was unexpectedly awarded to Japanese housing pioneer Riken Yamamoto, while a small school in suburban Australi
  
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• Calgary charity clothes newborns in need of support as demand rises

  01-01-2025 14:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta-based charity Basically Babies, which provides everything a baby needs for their first year of life, is looking for support as demand for its services is on the rise.
  
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• Ukraine halts transit of Russian gas to Europe after a prewar deal expired

  01-01-2025 13:19 via ctvnews.ca
  
  Ukraine on Wednesday halted Russian gas supplies to European customers that pass through the country, almost three years into Moscow's all-out invasion of its neighbor, after a prewar transit deal expired at the end of last year. At a summit in Brussels last month, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed that Kyiv would not allow Moscow to use the transits to earn "additional billions ... on our blood, on the lives of our citizens." But he briefly held open the possibility of the gas flows
  
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• Driver rams New Year's revellers in New Orleans, killing 10. FBI investigating as 'act of terrorism'

  01-01-2025 12:46 via ctvnews.ca
  
  A vehicle raced into a crowd of New Orleans revellers early on New Year's Day, killing 10 people and injuring 35 others in what the FBI is investigating as an act of terrorism. The driver of the vehicle was killed in a firefight with police following the attack around 3:15 a.m. Wednesday along Bourbon Street in the city's bustling French Quarter, the FBI said. After the vehicle came to a stop, the driver emerged from the truck and open fire on responding officers, New Orleans police said. Office
  
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• Driver 'hell-bent on carnage' has died after killing 10 on New Year's Day in New Orleans, AP sources say

  01-01-2025 12:46 via ctvnews.ca
  
  The suspect who drove a vehicle at high speed into a crowd of revellers in New Orleans on New Year's Day was killed after a firefight with police, law enforcement officials told the AP. The officials were not authorized to discuss details of the investigation publicly and spoke to AP on condition of anonymity. Ten people were killed and 30 were injured after the suspect rammed a vehicle at high speed into a crowd of pedestrians in New Orleans' bustling French Quarter district at 3:15 a.m. Wednes
  
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• Wranglers wave goodbye to 2024 with a victory, defeating Abbotsford 4-3

  01-01-2025 02:49 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  The Calgary Wranglers ended 2024 on a winning note, defeating the Abbotsford Canucks 4-3 at the Saddledome Monday night. The Wranglers got off to a fast start in the first period, getting goals from Artem Grushnikov and William Stromgren, to take a 2-0 lead. The goal from Grushnikov was his first as a Wrangler.GRUUUUSH FROM THE BLUEpic.twitter.com/ercxbXfPKp — Calgary Wranglers (@AHLWranglers) December 31, 2024 In the second, Abbotsford bounced back, getting a goal from Jonathan Lekkerimak
  
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• MADD Lethbridge, local bars working to get New Year's Eve partiers home safely

  01-01-2025 02:45 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  New Year's Eve is one of the busiest nights of the year for most bars and restaurants. Many will host special events to ring in the new year. "We've been doing this for 11 years. We always sell out, generally have a bit of a lineup because once the tickets come in, we might have room for a few more people, but it's a huge night. We got a ton of people out to party this year. We're doing a Y2K theme," said Jesse Dixon, operating partner at Hudson's. Many people heading out to celebrate will be dr
  
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• Muslim youth team with Canadian Blood Services for year-end blood drive

  01-01-2025 02:27 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  While some Calgarians were getting ready to ring in the New Year at parties on Tuesday, others were giving the gift of life. Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association teamed up with Canadian Blood Servies for a blood drive Tuesday. The countrywide drive aims to help fill the critical need for blood and the association has run the drive for more than 20 years. About 100 people were expected to make donations.Hundreds of youth from the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association are coming together to support the
  
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• Lethbridge protective services saw positive trends in 2024 despite busy final week

  01-01-2025 01:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  Following a day with two high-risk incidents in Lethbridge, protective services in the city say new changes are coming in 2025.
  
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• What Canadian game show did Alex Trebek host in the 60s? The answer continues to inspire students today

  01-01-2025 01:21 via winnipeg.ctvnews.ca
  
  What creation of the Mattel toy company celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2019? Not sure? Just ask the students on École Lansdowne School’s Reach for the Top team. They’ll be able to tell you, the answer is Barbie. It’s lunchtime at the Winnipeg school and a group of about 20 students pile into the music room. After eating their lunch, they split into two teams and get to work. “What botanical technique involves joining a part of one plant to another?” one s
  
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• Cooler temperatures to kick off 2025!

  01-01-2025 01:21 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  The last day of the year was a below seasonal one for Calgary.  The city managed to reach a high of -7C earlier this afternoon, but if you are hoping for a warmer start to 2025, you’ll have to be a little patient. Before we get to that though, let’s talk about New Year’s Eve!  For those planning to be outside tonight to take in the fireworks at Prince’s Island Park definitely layer up and have a warm hot chocolate handy!  By midnight the temperature in Calg
  
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• Police investigate theft at helium recovery facility near Brooks, Alta.

  01-01-2025 00:39 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Brooks RCMP are investigating a robbery at the Royal Helium Recovery Production facility that took place on Christmas Eve. That night, Brooks RCMP received a report of a large-scale theft from the facility in Newell County. A preliminary investigation revealed that someone cut a hole into the building, through which they stole several large, expensive pieces of equipment. Police said in a release that the items are unique and have limited value outside of their intended use.Brooks RCMP ask that
  
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• Investigation underway after theft at helium recovery facility near Brooks, Alta.

  01-01-2025 00:39 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Brooks RCMP are investigating a robbery at the Royal Helium Recovery Production facility that took place on Christmas Eve. That night, Brooks RCMP received a report of a large theft from the facility in Newell County. A preliminary investigation revealed that someone cut a large hole into the building and then stole a number of large, expensive pieces of equipment. Police said in a release that the items are extremely unique and have limited value outside of their intended use.Brooks RCMP ask th
  
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• ‘She will be deeply missed’: Mom of 3, school teacher identified as Calgary double homicide victim

  01-01-2025 00:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  Ania Wardzala-Kaminski was a young mother of three and beloved teacher in the Calgary area whose employer said will be deeply missed by colleagues, friends and students.
  
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• New and increasing taxes and other tax changes Albertans can expect in 2025

  01-01-2025 00:16 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Albertans face new and increasing taxes in the new year, with some tax breaks wrapping up or postponed. Here are some of the changes to expect in 2025: Vaping tax A provincial vaping tax will be applied to products starting Jan. 1, in addition to the existing federal tax. The tax is expected to bring in $18 million in 2025-26. According to Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) Canada, it will result in people paying roughly 20 per cent more for their vaping products when matched with the federal ta
  
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• Multi-vehicle collision slows down traffic in northeast Calgary

  31-12-2024 22:49 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  A multi-vehicle crash that took place Tuesday afternoon in the northeast is slowing traffic. Around 1:30 p.m. a multi-vehicle incident took place on northbound Deerfoot Trail at 32 Ave. N.E. A police spokesperson said there were minor injuries but didn’t specify how many. They added that one lane was closed, and traffic was a bit slow but flowing. Around 1:45 p.m., a second social media posting from @yyctransportation said that traffic signals are blank on 32 Ave. and 29 St. N.E. due to po
  
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• RCMP issue warning after 3 vehicles fall through thin ice on Sylvan Lake

  31-12-2024 22:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  In the past week, three vehicles have broken through thin ice on Sylvan Lake in central Alberta, prompting RCMP to remind ice fisher and other outdoor enthusiasts to be careful.
  
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• 'Grateful is an understatement': Calgary family thanks community for help after townhome destroyed

  31-12-2024 21:59 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  One of the Calgary families who lost everything in an October explosion is thanking the community for a holiday season to remember. Gladys Betonio-Werbisky, her husband Greg and three-year-old son Tatum are in a new home after theirs was destroyed earlier this year. Fire tore through the Las Americas Villas townhouse complex on Laguna Way N.E. on Oct. 5. Three two-storey townhomes were destroyed and a fourth was damaged. The family was away when the explosion happened. "When the phone rang, I ju
  
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• Fireworks, drone show and balloon drops: NYE 2025 fun for all ages in Calgary

  31-12-2024 21:52 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Fireworks, a skating party and stilt-walkers in Princess island Park are all part of a city party that will celebrate the arrival of 2025 in Calgary. Another great spot to watch the fireworks will be just north of the park in Lot 59, which will be filled with food trucks, fire pits and inflatable curling starting at 8 p.m.. All the activities means vehicles will not be allowed in the lot, instead the south side of eastbound Memorial Drive between 10th Street and 4A Street will be closed off for
  
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• Female victim in Calgary double homicide identified as elementary school teacher

  31-12-2024 20:30 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Rocky View School Division (RVSD) on Tuesday identified the woman who was murdered Sunday night in Calgary as Ania Kaminski, an elementary school teacher in Cochrane, west of the city. “We offer our sincerest condolences to all who are impacted by Ania Kaminski’s death,” read a statement posted to the school division website. According to RVSD, Kaminski taught a Grade 1/2 class at Elizabeth Barrett Elementary School in Cochrane and previously taught at an elementary school in A
  
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• Cooler conditions to ring in the new year

  31-12-2024 16:52 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Similar to Monday, light flurries fell across portions of southern Alberta early Tuesday morning and that, combined with cooler temperatures and little to no wind, compromised visibility. As of 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, the visibility at the Calgary International Airport and in Springbank was 2.4 kilometres, 4.8 kilometres in Lethbridge and less than a kilometre of visibility reported in Pincher Creek.Light and scattered flurries will continue throughout the day in Calgary and surrounding communities a
  
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• More than 1,000 attend Calgary menorah lighting ceremony

  31-12-2024 16:43 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  The City of Calgary held its annual menorah lighting ceremony on Monday night and officials said more than 1,000 people attended.The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News AppThe ceremony marks the beginning of Hanukkah, a Jewish celebration that lasts eight days and eight nights, symoblizing the victory of light over darkness. Mayor Jyoti Gondek attended the ceremony, as did Premier Danielle Smith. "More than anything, Hannukah tells the story of courage in th
  
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• Happy Birthday, Celsius! Canada’s use of metric system turning 50

  31-12-2024 13:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  Environment Canada's use of Celsius turns 50 years old in 2025. It was the catalyst of a lengthy national metric conversion that abruptly ended a decade after it began.
  
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• The world welcomes 2025 with light shows, embraces and ice plunges

  31-12-2024 13:47 via ctvnews.ca
  
  From Sydney to Vladivostok to Mumbai, communities around the world have begun welcoming 2025 with spectacular light shows, embraces and ice plunges. Auckland became the first major city to celebrate, as thousands thronged downtown or climbed the city's ring of volcanic peaks for a fireworks vantage point. A light display recognized Indigenous people. Countries in the South Pacific Ocean were the first to ring in the New Year, with midnight in New Zealand striking 18 hours before the ball drop in
  
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• The world begins welcoming 2025 with light shows, embraces and ice plunges

  31-12-2024 13:47 via ctvnews.ca
  
  From Sydney to Vladivostok, communities around the world have begun welcoming 2025 with spectacular light shows, embraces and ice plunges. Auckland became the first major city to celebrate, as thousands thronged downtown or climbed the city's ring of volcanic peaks for a fireworks vantage point. A light display recognized Indigenous people. Countries in the South Pacific Ocean are the first to ring in the New Year, with midnight in New Zealand striking 18 hours before the ball drop in Times Squa
  
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• New Zealand's Auckland is the first major city to welcome 2025 with fireworks and light show

  31-12-2024 13:47 via ctvnews.ca
  
  Auckland has become the first major city to welcome 2025, with thousands of revellers counting down to the new year and cheering at colourful fireworks launched from New Zealand's tallest structure, Sky Tower, and a spectacular downtown light show. Thousands also thronged to downtown or climbed the city's ring of volcanic peaks for a fireworks vantage point, and a light display recognizing Auckland's Indigenous tribes. It follows a year marked by protests over Maori rights in the nation of 5 mil
  
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