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Christmas Daddies raises over $600,000

The 59th annual Christmas Daddies telethon continued its Maritimes tradition Saturday. This year, the telethon has so far raised more than $608,000.

The Christmas Daddies telethon was co-hosted by former Chief Anchor Steve Murphy, along with a slew of CTV News co-hosts, including CTV News at Five's Maria Panopalis.

N.S. man, 58, dies after collision in construction zone

A 58-year-old man from Lower South River, N.S., has died after suffering serious injuries in a motor vehicle collision.

'We have to have a plan': New and old searchers on P.E.I. take part in major mock operation

Prince Edward Island’s Ground Search and Rescue tested out some new equipment and learned new search management roles in a major mock operation Saturday.

A Prince Edward Island Ground Search and Rescue training mission is held on December 3, 2022. (Jack Morse/CTV)

Homicide investigation underway in death Elsipogtog First Nation man: RCMP

The New Brunswick RCMP’s Major Crime Unit is investigating a homicide on the Elsipogtog First Nation.

Former N.B. man wins the Golden Ticket, coming home for the holidays

A former Fredericton man now living in Calgary, Alta., will be home for the holidays, after winning the Golden Ticket at the 2022 World Junior Hockey Championship.

A bologna mascot upstages Santa every year in the St. John's, N.L., Christmas parade

Kids and adults alike waved, cheered and scrambled to get selfies with the star of the annual Christmas parade in downtown St. John's, N.L., on Sunday morning.

Child suffers life-threatening injuries following ATV crash: N.S. RCMP

The RCMP is investigating an ATV crash that left two people injured in East Uniacke, N.S.

Woman, 73, dies in two-vehicle crash in Pokemouche, N.B.

A 73-year-old woman is dead and three others have serious injuries after a two-vehicle collision in Pokemouche, N.B.

N.L. children's hospital cancels some surgeries amid surge in respiratory illness

A children's hospital in the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador says it has had to cancel some surgeries and appointments due to a high level of respiratory illness.

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CHEO calls in Red Cross as it deals with surge in respiratory patients

Help will arrive at the children's hospital in Ottawa next week as it continues to see "unprecedented volumes" of young patients suffering from respiratory viruses. A team of staff from the Red Cross will begin working at the hospital in the next week.

Canada's inverted yield curve adds to BoC rate hike dilemma

As the Bank of Canada considers ditching oversized interest rate hikes, it is dealing with an economy likely more overheated than previously thought but also the bond market's clearest signal yet that recession and lower inflation lie ahead.

Girl Guides of Canada announces two potential new names for Brownies program

Girl Guides of Canada is asking its members to vote on two new name options for its Brownies program -- comets or embers.

'I am not a criminal': Habs goalie Carey Price speaks against controversial firearms bill

Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price has taken a stance against Ottawa's controversial Bill C-21, which would refine the definition of prohibited assault-style firearms -- drawing the ire of Canadian hunters who say the definition would outlaw weapons used within their practice. Meanwhile, the Liberals have repeatedly stated their intention is not to go after hunters but to restrict certain firearms designed for the "battlefield."

Why is it taking so long for Ukraine to join NATO? Experts weigh in

After Russia annexed four regions of Ukraine in September amid its ongoing invasion of the eastern European country, Ukraine announced it had signed an accelerated application to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Will Ukraine become a NATO member anytime soon? CTVNews.ca turned to experts on Russia's war in Ukraine to better understand.