School custodian stages surprise for Kitchener, Ont. students ahead of holiday break

Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, the brash speedster known as baseball's "Man of Steal," has died at the age of 65. Henderson shattered stolen base records, won multiple awards, and dominated the sport for 25 years, finishing his career with 1,406 steals. His unique style, aggressive leads off first base, and remarkable achievements have cemented his legacy as one of the greatest leadoff hitters in baseball history. Full Article

Liberal MP Anthony Housefather, along with the mayors of Côte-St-Luc and Westmount, are urging Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante to direct police to use existing laws and bylaws to address unlawful activities at anti-Israel protests. They are specifically calling for the enforcement of Criminal Code provisions and trespass laws to combat the repeated illegal actions associated with these demonstrations. The request aims to ensure that public safety is maintained and that unlawful behavior at these protests...

The video failed to load, but reportedly, Maple Leafs' Matthews will be unavailable for the game against the Islanders. This news comes as a disappointment to fans, as Matthews is a key player for the team. It remains to be seen how the Maple Leafs will fare without him in this important matchup. Full Article

Covenant Health in Alberta appoints Tim Spelliscy as the new board chair, replacing former premier Ed Stelmach, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Spelliscy, with a background in broadcast journalism and community service, aims to advance the organization's mission of compassionate care amidst health care transformations. Stelmach will continue as past chair as Covenant Health operates 17 facilities in Alberta, including the Misericordia and Grey Nuns hospitals in Edmonton. Full Article

A man was rescued from a sinkhole in Yorkville, as shown in a video that failed to load. The incident occurred in the video, and the man was rescued successfully. The video can be viewed by refreshing the browser or clicking on a different link. Full Article

Local families in need received a traditional holiday feast thanks to Mikhail Holdings donating 200 turkeys and Christmas fixings to the Windsor Goodfellows. Recipients, who pre-registered and provided proof of income, expressed gratitude for the donations, which helped address the increased demand at the food bank this year due to a rise in new faces seeking assistance. The generous contribution from Mikhail Holdings continues a long-standing tradition of supporting families in Windsor, LaSalle, and Tecumseh...