Ottawa shoppers looking to save on Christmas

"We're looking for deals and different things, different items that you can get for a good price," said Krista Killingsworth.

"A lot of the savings Canadians had during the pandemic due to government subsidies and other things are gone, it has evaporated," said retail analyst and author Bruce Winder.Winder says things like inflation and rising interest rates are emptying consumers' wallets, much like the Grinch who stole Christmas.She says people are looking to keep it small and simple; after all, it's the thought that counts.

Despite its earlier suggestion that Canadian citizens might be able to start leaving Gaza on Sunday, Global Affairs has confirmed that the Rafah crossing into Egypt is still shuttered—and it's uncertain when that will change.Russia says it test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile from a new nuclear submarine

A 34-year-old woman from Whitby has been pronounced deceased in what Durham police say is the 12th homicide of 2023.A fire truck valued at $1M has been destroyed in a large fire that broke out early Sunday morning at an under-construction townhouse development in Vaughan.More than 400,000 public sector workers in Quebec are slated to strike on Monday, meaning some services will be interrupted in schools and health-care settings across the province.

Winnipeg police have identified the victim in a North Point Douglas homicide earlier this week, and arrested two women believed to be involved.Members of the Charleswood Legion were out in full force Sunday, giving away poppies drive-thru style in exchange for donations to help support Canada's veterans.'I want a peaceful future': Kitchener stands in solidarity with hostages in Gaza

The family of a man who died while in police custody after being arrested for violating a COVID-19 public health order says they finally got the answers they’ve waited three years for.At the annual Sask. Party convention, Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre took to the podium as a guest speaker in Regina.

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