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Organizers of the "Be a Santa to a Senior" program say the need for cheer is greater than ever before.

A psychiatrist revealed details of van attacker Alek Minassian’s psychology in the 2018 killing rampage in Toronto.

An Indigenous TikTok star is using her platform to share her culture and mentor youth.

Indigenous Fashion Week runs from Nov. 26 to 29. Stella Acquisto talks to some of the designers taking part in the show and what having this platform means to them.

How Canadians are hoping to make their mark at this year's NBA draft.

Lester Quives found himself in the battle of his life after testing positive for the virus. As Mark Neufeld reports, he was rushed to the ICU in Winnipeg after his wife noticed him struggling to breathe and his fingers turn purple.

AP FACT CHECK: Trump's errant final pitches on virus, energy https://edmonton.citynews.ca//ap-fact-check-trumps-errant/

Social-media platforms must be a home for free speech but not hate speech, says federal minister Dominic LeBlanc. He says Canadian citizens do not want governments to regulate content on the internet.

A driver pulled over by police in Ontario tried to lie his way out of a ticket by claiming he had COVID-19.

The UK is allowing a five-day ‘Christmas bubble’ during the holidays. Melissa Duggan on the latest guidelines unveiled by several countries for the festive season.

Snowden and his wife seek to be Russian-U.S. dual nationals https://edmonton.citynews.ca//snowden-and-his-wife-seek-t/

Statistics Canada says the number of U.S. travellers who crossed into Canada by car in September is down 94 per cent compared to the same time last year. The agency also says the number of Canadians returning to the country in September was down 93 per cent, to 151,900, compared to the 2.2 million recorded in September 2019. Restrictions on non-essential travel due to COVID-19 have been in place since March and will continue until at least Oct. 21.

Germany starts 'wave-breaker' shutdown as Europe locks down https://edmonton.citynews.ca//germany-starts-wave-breaker/

The new federal taxpayers’ advocate says he plans to keep a close eye on how the Canada Revenue Agency treats Canadians feeling the financial pain from the COVID-19 pandemic.

America, the UK and Germany all say COVID vaccinations could begin as early as December. But Canadians are still waiting to learn when vaccines will arrive, how many we’ll get and how they’re going to get to you. Xiaoli Li has more.

Breonna Taylor memorial moving to an African American museum https://edmonton.citynews.ca//breonna-taylor-memorial-mov/

The man accused of four murders in Fredericton viewed disturbing videos on his computer in the year before the shootings, the jury has been told. Matthew Raymond is charged with four counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Donnie Robichaud, Bobbie Lee Wright and Fredericton police constables Robb Costello and Sara Burns in August 2018.

Donald Trump’s doctor painted a rosy picture of the president’s health today. But that assessment was contradicted by a person familiar with Trump’s condition.

The Senate of Canada will pay $498,000 to nine employees of now-resigned senator Don Meredith. The employees say they suffered harassment, including sexual harassment, on the job.

Many Albertan’s woke up anxious, not knowing what the future may hold with COVID-19. Carly Robinson speaks with Dr. Peter Silverstone about ways to lower your anxiety during these uncertain times.

Canada’s chief public health officer says the country is running out of time to prevent a large resurgence of COVID-19.

'American Idol' contestant Nikki McKibbin dies at 42 https://edmonton.citynews.ca//american-idol-contestant-ni/

There are far fewer people dying of COVID-19 now than in the spring. But doctors warn that if the cases in Canada keep soaring, that could change.

The trial for a man accused of using a van to kill 10 people on a busy Toronto sidewalk may be held by videoconference due to COVID-19. Alek Minassian faces 10 counts of first-degree murder and 16 counts of attempted murder in connection with the April 2018 incident.

Trump threatens to fire Fauci in rift with disease expert https://edmonton.citynews.ca//trump-threatens-to-fire-fau/

Shopping centres say meeting Santa will be just as magical for children this Christmas, even if it has to be at a distance of two metres or via webcam.

The chief of a Mi’kmaq First Nation in Nova Scotia says a group of non-Indigenous people damaged lobster pounds and burned a vehicle belonging to an Indigenous harvester last night.

Extra mental health supports in place in grief-stricken Quebec after sword attack https://edmonton.citynews.ca//extra-mental-health-support/

A Justice for Joyce protest is planned in Montreal today in honour of an Indigenous woman who was subjected to insults as she lay dying in hospital. The 37-year-old mother of seven filmed herself from her hospital bed on Monday while she was in clear distress and pleading for help. Two hospital staffers could be seen on the video entering the room and are heard insulting the woman, who had been admitted with stomach pain.

As social media lights up over President Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis, expats in Canada say it underscores the importance of voting in this year’s election.

On the Frequency Podcast Network: There’s a lot of places you can go in the Atlantic Bubble where you completely forget there’s a pandemic. People are almost living as they always have. Will the Atlantic Bubble last? https://edmonton.citynews.ca//atlantic-bubble-big-story-p/

Premier Kenney and Environment Minister Jason Nixon will speak about new Emissions Reduction Alberta programs.

Researchers taking COVID-19 data analysis into their own hands https://edmonton.citynews.ca//researchers-taking-covid-19/

Coronavirus lockdown 2.0 deepens divisions in Israel https://edmonton.citynews.ca//coronavirus-lockdown-2-0-de/

Curbside concerts are happening across Canada. It’s a chance to hear live music right at your door, while staying COVID-19 safe. As Mark Neufeld reports, all you do is book a musician, choose a day and time and kick back.

The Latest: Trump to face voters' questions in NBC town hall https://edmonton.citynews.ca//the-latest-trump-to-face-vo/

A new poll shows perceptions around vaccines are changing, with fewer Canadians willing to get a vaccination as soon as one becomes available, but is all that about to change now that US President Donald Trump has tested positive for COVID-19?

Trump decries FBI probe of supporters surrounding Biden bus https://edmonton.citynews.ca//trump-decries-fbi-probe-of-/

UK prime minister faces opposition from his own party on lockdown https://edmonton.citynews.ca//uks-johnson-faces-oppositio/

The real estate market in Edmonton was hit hard during the beginning of the pandemic. But now, things are looking up, as housing sales saw a significant increase in the month of September.

Red Deer RCMP appear to be changing their tactics to keep the peace for a planned march on Sunday. An anti-racism group, organizing the rally, tells CityNews police will set up barricades at Coronation Park and block off streets as they march.

What’s next for the U.S. election after Donald Trump tested positive for COVID-19? Melissa Duggan on the stunning developments coming about a month before Americans vote at the polls.

Golden Globes group gives $5.1 million in grants https://edmonton.citynews.ca//golden-globes-group-gives-5/

More Canadians planning to continue living at home as they age, survey suggests https://edmonton.citynews.ca//more-canadians-planning-to-/

'My parks will go on': UCP launches campaign to refute false claims on provincial parks https://edmonton.citynews.ca//my-parks-will-go-on-ucp-lau/

Vatican breaks silence, explains pope's civil union comments https://edmonton.citynews.ca//vatican-breaks-silence-expl/

President Donald Trump will spend a few days at a military hospital after contracting COVID-19, the White House said Friday, as the virus that has killed more than 205,000 Americans spread to the highest reaches of the U.S. government.

WestJet cutting flights to Atlantic Canada, laying off staff https://edmonton.citynews.ca//westjet-cutting-flights-to-/

Donald Trump is being admitted to hospital for a few days after testing positive for COVID-19. Melissa Duggan on why the White House says the U.S. President will be treated at Walter Reed Medical Center.

After the American president tested positive for COVID-19, leaders in Canada and around the world rushed to wish Donald Trump a speedy recovery. Xiaoli Li reports.

Sparkle, dance and postal service infuse Paris Fashion Week https://edmonton.citynews.ca//sparkle-dance-and-postal-se/

California milestone: 4 million acres burned in wildfires https://edmonton.citynews.ca//california-milestone-4-mill/

Trump debate comment pushing Black Americans, others to vote https://edmonton.citynews.ca//trump-debate-comment-pushin/

You're a good citizen, so you probably toss your plastic into recycling bins. Especially if they have those little recycling arrows on them. But what if those campaigns were a lie? More on today's Frequency Podcast Network

Trump joins growing list of virus-infected world leaders https://edmonton.citynews.ca//trump-joins-growing-list-of/

Denying, defending and numb: Voters not moved by Trump taxes https://edmonton.citynews.ca//denying-defending-and-numb-/

Oprah holds conversation with 'Caste' author on Apple TV+ https://edmonton.citynews.ca//oprah-holds-conversation-wi/

Biden and his wife test negative for COVID-19 https://edmonton.citynews.ca//02/biden-covid19-test-negat/