2 hours ago Mystery donor gives St. Joseph's hospital $2M: 'Unique and generous gift'

An anonymous local donor is writing a $2-million cheque to a London hospital, a no-strings-attached mega-donation arriving just days before Christmas. The mystery donor is leaving how the sum will be spent up to the St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation, the fundraising arm of St. Joseph’s Health Care London, stipulating only that it supports the […]

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2 hours ago B.C. crime news: Sexual assault suspect allegedly used Facebook ad to lure victim

A New Westminster man has been charged with four counts of sexual assault and released on strict conditions, say police

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6 hours ago Phillies get starter Jesus Luzardo from Marlins in exchange for prospects

MIAMI — The Phillies acquired left-hander Jesus Luzardo from the Miami Marlins on Sunday, the team announced. Miami received two prospects, outfielder Emaarion Boyd and infielder Starlyn Caba. Philadelphia also acquired catcher Paul McIntosh in the trade. Luzardo, who has battled various injuries throughout his career, recorded a 5.00 ERA over 12 starts for Miami […]

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6 hours ago A million taxpayers will soon receive up to $1,400 from the IRS. Who are they and why now?

Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS in the coming weeks. The money will be directly deposited into eligible people’s bank accounts or sent in the mail by a paper check. The IRS said it’s distributing about $2.4 billion to taxpayers who failed to claim a […]

Economics

7 hours ago How changing demographics and tastes are shaping Canada’s grocery stores

It’s mid-December at a large supermarket in Mississauga, Ont., and Christmas music plays softly over the speakers as customers roam the aisles, picking the perfect lemon and eyeing the large olive counter in the middle of the store. But this isn’t just any grocery store. Walk past the produce and the olives, and you’ll see […]

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7 hours ago ’El Gordo’ lottery in Spain spreads Christmas riches worth $2.8 billion US

MADRID — For weeks, Spaniards had anticipated the arrival of “El Gordo” or “The Fat One.” But unlike Santa Claus, El Gordo arrived three days before Christmas, before noon on Sunday. El Gordo is the first prize of Spain’s hugely popular national Christmas lottery, which is said to be the world’s largest based on the […]

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7 hours ago German authorities received tipoffs last year about suspect in Christmas market attack

MAGDEBURG, Germany — German authorities said they received tipoffs last year about the suspect in a car attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg as more details emerged on Sunday about the five people killed. Authorities have identified the suspect as a Saudi doctor who arrived in Germany in 2006 and had received permanent residency. […]

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8 hours ago Season’s streamings: The Rock’s Christmas movie tops this week’s watch list

Red One Film After Santa Claus is kidnapped, the North Pole’s head of security (Dwayne Johnson) teams up with the world’s most infamous bounty hunter (Chris Evans) in order to save Christmas. When: Streaming now on Prime Video Doctor Who: Joy to the World Special When Joy (Nicola Coughlan) opens a secret doorway to the […]

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8 hours ago GAMEDAY: Next up for the Senators is Connor McDavid and Edmonton Oilers

Senators (18-13-2) at Oilers (20-11-2) Sunday, 8 p.m., Rogers Place Arena TV: TSN5 Radio: TSN 1200 AM Odds: N/A GETAWAY NIGHT It will be no holiday for the Senators until the final buzzer sounds in Edmonton on Sunday night. The Senators will close out the pre-Christmas schedule with this back-to-back series against the Canucks and Oilers. […]

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