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Russia targets Ukrainian energy infrastructure during Christmas Day attack; Firefighters work at the site of buildings hit by a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kharkiv, Ukraine on December 25, 2024\.

Russia targets Ukrainian energy infrastructure during Christmas Day attack

December 25 , 2024 at 06:12:54 a.m. EST • :

Russia launched a massive missile and drone barrage targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Wednesday, striking a thermal power plant and prompting Ukrainians to take shelter in metro stations on Christmas morning.

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Imax is changing the world of cinema — and what movies make it to the big screen in the first place; A large Imax screen is shown\.

Imax is changing the world of cinema — and what movies make it to the big screen in the first place

December 25 , 2024 at 04:00:00 a.m. EST • :

Imax, the Canadian-founded theatre company, is slowly taking over the cinema world and becoming synonymous with big-budget blockbuster movies. Experts say that will change not only the movie-going experience, but also what films get made.

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Headlights seem a lot brighter these days — because they are; Experts says headlights are getting brighter, smaller and bluer\. A trio of things that increase so called 'discomfort' glare and distracts drivers\.

Headlights seem a lot brighter these days — because they are

December 24 , 2024 at 07:00:00 a.m. EST • :

If headlights seem a lot more blinding these days, it's not just your bleary eyes. LED headlights create a more intense, concentrated light that can force people to squint. And while some parts of the world have taken steps to counteract the glare, Canada hasn't caught up yet.

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Justin Baldoni sued by former publicist amid fallout over alleged harassment of Blake Lively; In this composite image, Blake Lively attends a London premiere of It Ends With Us on the left as Justin Baldoni attends a premiere for the same film in New York\.

Justin Baldoni sued by former publicist amid fallout over alleged harassment of Blake Lively

December 24 , 2024 at 08:12:25 p.m. EST • :

Blake Lively has accused her co-star of sexual harassment on set and initiating a social media campaign to "destroy" her reputation. Justin Baldoni's former publicist, Stephanie Jones, claims the alleged campaign was carried out without her knowledge.

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Streamers like Netflix, Disney Plus get court reprieve from paying for Canadian content; Bill C-11 aims to bring online undertakings, like those of online video streaming platforms, under the purview of the broadcasting act

Streamers like Netflix, Disney Plus get court reprieve from paying for Canadian content

December 24 , 2024 at 07:13:58 p.m. EST • :

In June, the CRTC said foreign streamers like Netflix and Disney Plus must contribute five per cent of their annual Canadian revenues to a fund devoted to producing Canadian content — a decision the companies are challenging in Federal Court.

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WATCH | Shoppers vie for Christmas Eve bargains at London's historic meat market; A butcher holds a cut of meat at a pre-Christmas meat auction held by G Lawrence butchers at Smithfield Market in London, Britain, December 24, 2024\. REUTERS/Hannah McKay  

December 24 , 2024 at 07:15:03 p.m. EST • :

WATCH | Shoppers vie for Christmas Eve bargains at London's historic meat market

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Justin Trudeau's Christmas message emphasizes 'love and kindness' as he faces calls to resign; Prime Minister Justin Trudeau looks on at the start of a cabinet swearing in ceremony for Dominic LeBlanc, not shown, as Finance Minister at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on Dec\. 16, 2024\.  

December 24 , 2024 at 01:37:49 p.m. EST • :

Justin Trudeau's Christmas message emphasizes 'love and kindness' as he faces calls to resign

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Canada ends flagpoling for those seeking work and study permits at the border; Canadian and U\.S\. flags fly atop the Peace Arch monument at the Douglas-Peace Arch border crossing in Surrey, B\.C\., on Monday, November 8, 2021\. Fully vaccinated Canadians were once again paying long-awaited visits to loved ones, vacation properties and tourist destinations in the United States on Monday as southbound travel restrictions finally began to ease along the world's longest unmilitarized land border\. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck  

December 24 , 2024 at 11:15:32 a.m. EST • :

Canada ends flagpoling for those seeking work and study permits at the border

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B.C. Ferries cancels some Christmas Day sailings with storm set to strike coast; With heavy rain and strong winds, Thursday will be a tough day on umbrellas in Nova Scotia\.  

December 24 , 2024 at 04:12:38 p.m. EST • :

B.C. Ferries cancels some Christmas Day sailings with storm set to strike coast

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A massive and menacing Steller's sea eagle is dazzling birders in a Newfoundland park; A rare Steller's sea eagle has taken up residence in Terra Nova National Park, prompting the park to partially reopen so people can see it\.  

December 24 , 2024 at 06:50:23 a.m. EST • :

A massive and menacing Steller's sea eagle is dazzling birders in a Newfoundland park

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October 11 , 2024 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Why have so many people been killed or gone missing in Dawson Creek, B.C.?

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December 24 , 2024 at 06:14:04 p.m. EST • :

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to attend inauguration of Donald Trump

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December 24 , 2024 at 01:51:01 p.m. EST • :

McKenna to Martone: 10 players to watch at world junior hockey championship

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December 23 , 2024 at 08:04:23 p.m. EST • :

Edmonton shuts down building where security guard was shot, citing 'serious safety concerns'

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December 24 , 2024 at 11:45:37 a.m. EST • :

Syrian Christians call for greater protections after Christmas tree burned

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