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Russia is accusing Ukraine of targeting Vladimir Putin’s residence, throwing doubt on the progress achieved in reaching a peace deal with Kyiv.And: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets US President Donald Trump in Florida. The Gaza ceasefire deal is the focus of the talks.Also: A deadly year on Alberta's roads. Calgary's fatal crashes hit a ten-year high. We'll look at why and what's being done to stop it.Plus: The Vancouver Whitecaps settle a lawsuit after soccer star Lionel Messi was a no-show at a game. Nearly half a million dollars will be going to kids' sports charities. But fans won’t be getting their money back.

Looking back at more of our favourite stories from 2025:Putting truth and reconciliation into practice: a special program in Manitoba teaches teachers ways of integrating the concepts into their classroom. And a sacred pipe is returned to a Saskatchewan First Nation after 135 years.And: As climate change heats up the air and dries out the ground, wine makers turn to methods both high-tech and ancient to protect their vineyards.Also: In small towns in Ontario and Quebec, hockey is a big deal. The Northern Premier Hockey League boasts professional quality hockey — including retired NHL players — played not for money, but for the love of the game.Plus: Medical schools try new ways of attracting and training future doctors, the need to keep young people in a popular retirement destination, a hospital drama brings an overlooked group of medical workers to the screen, and more.

Looking back at some of our favourite stories from 2025:Many of our stories look at environmental challenges and solutions, from reducing the carbon footprint of ships in port, to reducing your own carbon footprint after death. And merchants finding ways to reduce food waste in Nigeria's markets, while others boost local sustainable wool production in Europe.Also: tackling threats to wildlife. Scientists in B.C. have a new tool to fight a disease which has been devastating bat colonies throughout North America. Meanwhile other animals face a different kid of threat: trains. We look at ways to prevent wildlife from being hit.Plus: Divers in Lake Ontario went searching for one shipwreck, but found another one much older. The intact wreck is believed to predate Conferderation and could shed light on a little understood part of the region's history.

Staff picks from recent stories:If you are heading into the U.S. any time soon, prepare to say 'cheese.' Starting today, authorities there will snap photos of every Canadian crossing the border – no matter if they are coming or going.Plus: The concerns over a plan to expand the Port of Montreal. It’s one of the projects on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s list of nation-building initiatives, with a multi-billion dollar price tag that some critics say is money misspent.And: The rise of agri-tourism, and a look at one Alberta rancher’s plans to save the family farm.Also: The year in Alberta politics, rice worm worries in Saskatchewan, unlikely ocean alliance, and more.

Data from Statistics Canada shows fewer Canadians travelling to the United States, compared to last year. They’re discouraged by political and economic tensions. But there is a twist. American tourists into Canada seem undeterred. In fact -- their numbers are up.And: Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canadians need to be prepared for sacrifices. Many are already struggling with affording essentials like groceries. He says he recognizes the pressures Canadians are facing, but there will be no quick fix. Also: In Canada's public libraries, e-books are having a moment. Readers are turning to the convenience of digital, and turning the page on print. But this surge in popularity also comes with a price… for the libraries themselves.Plus: Ukraine offers compromise for peace, Yukon freeze, a look at Kurt Oatway, one of Canada's top Paralympic medal hopefuls, and more.