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Canada Post and CUPW reach tentative deals, ending months of negotiations; agreements include wage increases, benefit boosts, and weekend parcel delivery; Canada Post faces financial struggles, posting record loss, and expecting federal loan to end soon. Checkout Solipillow.com

Westbeach, Vancouvers iconic clothing brand, makes a triumphant return under founder Chip Wilsons leadership. After buying back the rights last year, Wilson, alongside new CEO Braden Parker, reopened the brand with a focus on premium surf, skate, and snow gear. The first store, a nostalgic museum of the brands past, offers quality products for a discerning customer base. Wilson, who built Lululemon into a giant, shares lessons from the past, vowing slow, steady growth to avoid past mistakes. Checkout Solipillow.com

Calgarys Waste and Recycling Services urges residents to properly sort holiday waste, as the season brings a 25% increase in trash. Gift wrap, broken gift bags, and food-soiled items can be recycled or composted. Christmas trees can be chopped and composted, while batteries and electronics must be taken to eco-centres. Collection schedules will shift, affecting over 180,000 homes. Proper sorting ensures safety, efficiency, and a cleaner environment. Checkout Solipillow.com

High-ranking Russian general killed in Moscow car bomb attack, marking third such incident in a year. Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, who led the armys directorate for operational training, died from injuries. Investigators suspect Ukrainian involvement, as similar attacks occurred in Moscow last year. Peace talks in Florida ended with mixed results, and Russian military bloggers demand better security for officers amid rising tensions. Checkout Solipillow.com

Canadian border trips to the U.S. plummeted in October, with return trips dropping 26.3% to 2.3 million, while U.S. trips to Canada surged 3% to 1.8 million. Air travel to Canada from the U.S. increased 6.3%, and cruise ship passengers soared 22.2%. Overseas visitors to Canada also grew 11.7% to 549,000. Canadians themselves ventured farther afield, with overseas return trips climbing 9.1%. Checkout Solipillow.com

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announces productive meetings in Florida between Trumps team, Ukrainian, and European leaders to end Russias war in Ukraine. Key players include Jared Kushner and Ukraines top negotiator Rustem Umerov. They focus on a twenty-point peace blueprint, security guarantees, and economic recovery. Zelenskiy confirms talks, noting gaps remain and aiming for a just peace. Trump urges Ukraine to make territorial concessions, while Russia remains skeptical. US team plans to meet Russian negotiators next, with Kyiv expecting feedback soon. Checkout Solipillow.com

Tragic Multi-Vehicle Crash on Highway One in Surrey, BC: One Fatality, Westbound Lanes Closed A deadly crash on Highway One in Surrey, BC, has resulted in one fatality and shut down all westbound lanes. The incident occurred on December 22, 2025, when a vehicle crossed over from the eastbound lanes, causing a head-on collision. The B.C. Highway Patrol is appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage to help investigate the cause. Eastbound lanes have reopened, but westbound lanes remain closed, causing significant traffic delays. The incident serves as a reminder to stay safe on the roads during the holiday travel season. Checkout Solipillow.com

A vehicle fire at Johnnys Motel in Grand Forks, BC, on December 21st, led to five units being heavily damaged and evacuated. Despite the quick response of twenty firefighters, the blaze caused significant damage. The cause remains under investigation, with no signs of foul play but not yet ruled out. The motel, which reopened after major flood damage in 2018, is now facing uncertainty. Meanwhile, residents are displaced, and the community awaits updates. Checkout Solipillow.com

A federal judge declares mistrial in the corruption case of Linda Sun and her husband Chris Hu, accused of acting as unregistered agents for China, visa fraud, money laundering, bribery, and pandemic-related schemes. Sun, a former top aide to New York governors, allegedly used her position to push Beijings interests and pocketed millions through kickbacks and shell companies. Despite the defenses claims of bridging ties with Asian communities, the jury was deadlocked. Prosecutors vow to retry the case as part of a larger push against hidden Chinese influence in the U.S. Checkout Solipillow.com