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North Korea fires ICBM after condemning U.S.-led show of force as ‘war’ moves
A TV screen shows a file image of North Korea's missile launch during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, Dec. 18, 2023. North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic missile into the sea Monday in a resumption of its high-profile weapons testing activities, its neighbors said, as the North vows strong responses against U.S. and South Korean moves to boost their nuclear deterrence plans. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
Canada’s October GDP forecast to show growth after Q3 contraction in this week’s Advisor Lookahead
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Western leaders call for the release of Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai as his trial begins
Activist Alexandra Wong, also known as Grandma Wong, shouts slogans outside the West Kowloon court on the opening day of the trial of pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong on December 18, 2023. Pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai is set to stand trial on December 18, where he faces internationally condemned national security charges that could send him to jail for life. (Photo by Peter PARKS / AFP) (Photo by PETER PARKS/AFP via Getty Images)
Earthquakes Canada receives hundreds of reports in B.C. after 4.9 magnitude quake
A seismograph report at Lick Observatory shows the readout of a magnitude 5.1 earthquake east of San Jose, Calif., Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022. TGE CANADIAN PRESS/Bay Area News Group via AP-Karl Mondon
More than 300 rescued from floodwaters in northeast Australia
A car inundated with water near the Barron River in Cairns, Australia, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. Officials said Monday that more than 300 people have been rescued from floodwaters in northeast Australia, with dozens of residents clinging to roofs. (Joshua Prieto/AAP Image via AP)
Car plows into parked vehicle in Biden’s motorcade outside Delaware campaign headquarters
President Joe Biden reacts after hearing a loud bang as he leaves his campaign headquarters in Wilmington, Del., Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023. A car plowed into a parked SUV that was part of Biden's motorcade Sunday night while the president was leaving a visit to his campaign headquarters. The president and first lady Jill Biden were unharmed. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Ottawa youth arrested and charged with terrorism in alleged plot against Jewish people, RCMP say
An Ottawa man was arrested near Toronto this weekend after he was allegedly caught on video inciting hatred and expressing antisemitic views. A close-up of an Ottawa Police officer’s badge is seen on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Newcomers to Canada report significantly higher levels of anxiety and depression, study finds
Statistics Canada signage is shown in Ottawa on Friday, March 8, 2019. Statistics Canada will release its figures for how the economy started the third quarter this morning. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Gildan Activewear ousted CEO after showdown with board over grand expansion plan, director says
Gildan Activewear Inc. president and CEO Glenn Chamandy poses for a photograph following the apparel manufacturer's annual meeting Thursday, February 5, 2015 in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
Biotech giant Illumina will unwind takeover of cancer-screening company Grail
FILE PHOTO: The offices of gene sequencing company Illumina Inc are shown in San Diego, California January 11, 2016. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
New outbreak of warfare in Sudan spreads to sanctuary city
Displaced people fleeing from Wad Madani in Sudan's Jazira state arrive in Gedaref in the country's east on December 17, 2023. Paramilitary forces established a base on December 17 in the formerly safe city of Wad Madani in war-torn Sudan, an AFP correspondent reported, sending thousands fleeing, many of them already displaced. (Photo by AFP) (Photo by -/AFP via Getty Images)
Fire that levels church near Alberta Indigenous community under investigation
The RCMP logo is seen outside the force's 'E' division headquarters in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, March 16, 2023. RCMP in Alberta are investigating a fire that destroyed a church. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Maple Leafs leave Pittsburgh game with heads held high thanks to outstanding player performances
TORONTO, CANADA - DECEMBER 16: Martin Jones #31 of the Toronto Maple Leafs protects the corner of his net against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period in an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on December 16, 2023 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Penguins 7-0. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)
Chilean voters reject conservative constitution, after defeating leftist charter last year
A commuter looks out at a feminist group rallying against the proposed draft of a new Constitution, in Santiago, Chile, Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023. Chileans have until Sunday, Dec. 17th to study the articles and decide whether it will replace the current constitution, imposed by the military dictatorship 41 years ago, or if they prefer another path to change. (AP Photo/Esteban Felix)
Everyone knows stock market predictions are awful. So why make them and should investors care?
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Mike Weir looks to bring his experience to bear for the International Team at the 2024 President’s Cup
BOCA RATON, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 03: Mike Weir of Canada plays a shot on the 18th hole during the first round of the TimberTech Championship at The Old Course at Broken Sound on November 03, 2023 in Boca Raton, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
Dubas’s dubious performance won’t fly with the Penguins
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Serbia’s populists claim a sweeping victory in the country’s parliamentary election
A woman wears a Red Star soccer club cap attends a rally of ProGlas initiative in Nis, Serbia, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023. ProGlas initiative was formed by a number of prominent public figures to call the electorate to turn out to vote at the Dec. 17 elections. Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic is pushing hard to reassert his populist party's dominance at this weekend's early parliamentary and local elections that observers say are being held in an atmosphere of intimidation and media bias. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)
Wireless home internet is latest battleground for telecoms
A cell tower is pictured in rural Ontario on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. The federal and British Columbia governments in partnership with Rogers Communications say a 15-year-old pledge to provide seamless cellular coverage along a remote B.C. highway will be fulfilled by October 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Talks on border security grind on as Trump invokes Nazi-era ‘blood’ rhetoric against immigrants
An attendee listens as former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally, Saturday Dec. 16, 2023, in Durham, N.H. (AP Photo/Reba Saldanha)
Here’s how we can safeguard privacy amid the rise of artificial intelligence
FILE- In this March 21, 2019 photo a robot called "Pepper" is positioned near an entrance to a Microsoft Store location, in Boston. Microsoft, a company that often tries to position itself as an early thinker on ethics and privacy issues, published its principles around developing artificial intelligence, released a short book that discussed the societal implications of the technology and has called for some government regulation of AI technologies. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Five ways to curb gift buying, so the holidays don’t end with a financial hangover
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Florida Republican Party suspends chairman and demands his resignation amid rape investigation
Republican Party of Florida chairman Christian Ziegler, left, greets former president Donald Trump at the RPOF Freedom Summit on Nov. 4, 2023, in Kissimmee, Fla. Ziegler is the subject of a rape investigation, though no charges have been filed and police are providing little information on the accusation. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel via AP)
Israel finds large tunnel adjacent to Gaza border, raising new questions about prewar intelligence
Israeli soldiers are seen in a tunnel that the military says Hamas militants used to attack the Erez crossing in the northern Gaza Strip, Friday, Dec. 15, 2023. The army is battling Palestinian militants across Gaza to retaliate for Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on Israel. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
My Secret Santa surprise taught me a lot about people – and the power of small gestures
Wonka takes top spot at the box office, propelled by Timothée Chalamet’s starring role
Timothee Chalamet arrives at the premiere of "Wonka" on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, at Regency Village Theatre in Westwood, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
RCMP warn about spike in online extremism among Canadian youth
<div>RCMP are warning about a rise in violent extremism among Canadian youth and Jewish leaders are urging community members to be extremely diligent about following security protocols after two teenagers were arrested on terror-related charges in the last five days. The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police "E" Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on Friday April 13, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck</div>
Canada’s Dandjinou skates to gold, Dubois takes bronze in 1,500 race at short-track World Cup stop
William Dandjinou, right, of Canada celebrates after winning the final of the men's 1,500-meter (2) at the ISU World Cup Short Track Speed Skating Championships in Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
Diving into the mystery of Nova Scotia’s great white sharks
An aerial view of Atlantic Shark Expeditions vessel with the cage in the water and three baits waiting for Canadian Great White Sharks.
Tadej Pogacar adds the Giro d’Italia to his 2024 program
FILE - Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar, wearing the best young rider's white jersey, celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the twentieth stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 133.5 kilometers (83 miles) with start in Belfort and finish in Le Markstein Fellering, France, Saturday, July 22, 2023. Tour de France winner Tadej Pogacar announced Sunday, Dec, 17, 2023 that he has added the Giro d’Italia to his program for the upcoming season. (AP Photo/Daniel Cole, File)
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Russia’s ruling party backs Putin’s reelection bid while a pro-peace candidate clears first hurdle
Yekaterina Duntsova, a Russian journalist speaks during her interview with the Associated Press in Moscow, Russia, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. Duntsova, a little-known journalist and mom-of-three from a small town in western Russia, hopes to force President Vladimir Putin into a run-off in Russia's next presidential vote scheduled for March, despite her political inexperience and analysts' assessments that the Kremlin leader's reelection is all but assured. (AP Photo)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar falls and breaks hip at Los Angeles concert
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar speaks during a news conference prior to an NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Milwaukee Bucks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, in Los Angeles. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar fell at a concert in Los Angeles and broke his hip. The NBA Hall of Famer was attending a show Friday night Dec. 15, 2023 when he was injured. Paramedics at the undisclosed venue responded and the 76-year-old was transported to a hospital for treatment. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Florida Panthers pounce on Edmonton Oilers for impressive 5-1 win
Florida Panthers' Carter Verhaeghe (23) scores on Edmonton Oilers goalie Calvin Pickard (30) during first period NHL action in Edmonton on Saturday Dec. 16, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Gabriel Vilardi steers Winnipeg Jets to 6-2 win over Colorado Avalanche
Calgary Flames snap four-game skid by beating Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2
Tampa Bay Lightning centre Steven Stamkos (91) tries to defend against Calgary Flames centre Dillon Dube (29) after losing his stick during first period NHL hockey action in Calgary on Saturday Dec. 16, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Larry MacDougal
Josh Anderson scores twice lifting Montreal Canadiens to 5-3 win over New York Islanders
Dec 16, 2023; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; New York Islanders forward Brock Nelson (29) slashes the stick out of the hands of Montreal Canadiens forward Josh Anderson (17) during the second period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports
Mats Zuccarello scores in shootout to give Wild 2-1 win against Canucks
Minnesota Wild left wing Pat Maroon (20) is congratulated on his assist to center Frederick Gaudreau (89) which marks his 300th career point during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, in St Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)
Study says buffers, fire resistant materials could slash wildfire risks to residences
A new study says Canadian homeowners and communities can slash wildfire risks to buildings if they start taking steps like cutting buffer zones and using fire resistant construction materials. A property that was destroyed by the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire is seen in Scotch Creek, B.C., on Sunday, August 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Threats to Ibrahim Ali’s lawyers spur court safety concerns in B.C.
Ibrahim Ali was convicted on Dec. 8 of first-degree murder for the killing of a 13-year-old girl in a B.C. park, and while the trial may be over, the fallout for Ali's lawyers continues. Media wait outside B.C. Supreme Court, in Vancouver, B.C. on June 2, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
North Korea fires short-range missile, condemns U.S. for raising tensions
FILE - This photo provided by the North Korean government shows what it says is an intercontinental ballistic missile in a launching drill at the Sunan international airport in Pyongyang, North Korea on March 16, 2023. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government. The content of this image is as provided and cannot be independently verified. Korean language watermark on image as provided by source reads: "KCNA" which is the abbreviation for Korean Central News Agency. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP, File)
Inflation expectations for 2024, a surge in EV sales and record levels of household debt: Must-read business and investing stories
Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says he expects 2024 to be a transition year as higher interest rates slow down the economy, making way for lower inflation. Macklem arrives for the annual meeting of federal, provincial, and territorial finance ministers in Toronto, Friday, Dec. 15, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
U.K. parliamentarian admits lying about lucrative pandemic contracts but says she’s done nothing wrong
FILE - Baroness Michelle Mone looks on ahead of the State Opening of Parliament by Queen Elizabeth II, in the House of Lords at the Palace of Westminster in London, June 21, 2017. A member of Britain’s House of Lords has acknowledged that she repeatedly lied about her links to a company that was awarded lucrative government contracts to supply protective masks and gowns during the coronavirus pandemic. Underwear tycoon Michelle Mone said she had made an “error” in denying connections to the company PPE Medpro and regretted threatening to sue journalists who alleged she had ties to the firm. (Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire/PA via AP, File)
World leaders arrive in Kuwait to pay respects after emir’s death
FILE - Kuwait's then-Crown Prince Sheik Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah attends the closing session of the 25th Arab Summit in Bayan Palace in Kuwait City, Wednesday, March 26, 2014. Kuwait's ruling emir, the 86-year-old Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, has died, state television reported Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Nasser Waggi, File)
Canadian fighters in Ukraine feel effects of West’s waning interest first-hand
Dave and Justin Smith fight around the city of Kupiansk as members of International Legion of Ukraine. Kupiansk, Ukraine. The picture made on Dec 4 2023
Russia and Ukraine launch numerous drone attacks targeting a Russian air base and Black Sea coast
Ukrainian servicemen of the 72nd mechanized brigade listen to a prayer during the sacred liturgy before the upcoming Christmas at the frontline near Vuhledar, Ukraine, Friday, Dec. 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Valentyn Kuzan)
Domi, Jones help Maple Leafs pummel Penguins 7-0
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Timothy Liljegren (37) holds off Pittsburgh Penguins Sidney Crosby (87) as Leafs goaltender Martin Jones (31) makes a save during second period NHL action in Toronto on Saturday Dec. 16, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Israel opens aid crossing to Gaza while stepping up bombardment
Smoke rises following an Israeli bombardment in the Gaza Strip, as seen from southern Israel, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
The future of work is an amenity-first workplace
Serious businessman giving presentation to his coworkers in the office. The view is through glass.
I’m driving to B.C. for Christmas. Do I legally need winter tires?
Mark Richardson's 2009 Toyota RAV4 fitted with Sailun winter tires near Smith Falls, Ont.
‘If Stephen Harper’s decision to lower the GST by two points was such a disaster, then why hasn’t Justin Trudeau done anything about it?’ Political blame game, plus other letters to the editor for Dec. 17
Photos taken at the Eagle Lake Henry Cayuse Wild Horse Preserve created by the Tsilhqot’in, North America’s largest wild horse preserve. The West Chilcotin wild horse subpopulation outside of the Brittany Triangle and are all Spanish Iberian, thus bearing the original Spanish Horses of Conquest that were spread across the Americas by Indigenous cultures and probably introduced by the Tsilhqot’in to the Chilcoin in the early-mid 1600s.
Your lookahead horoscope: December 17, 2023
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