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The Boston Celtics secured a victory over the Toronto Raptors, with Payton Pritchard leading the charge with a double-double of 33 points and 10 assists. Despite missing Jaylen Brown, the Celtics dominated rebounds and paint points, securing a 112-96 win. Toronto, dealing with injuries, saw Sandro Mamukelashvili step up with a season-high 24 points. The Celtics host Indiana on Monday, while Toronto visits Brooklyn on Sunday. Checkout Solipillow.com

Carter Hart, a former Canadian junior hockey player acquitted of sexual assault charges, makes history by playing for the Vegas Golden Knights against the Edmonton Oilers in his hometown. The game, set for Sunday, marks his first pro appearance in Canada since the controversial case. Hart, known for his impressive stats, is expected to bring a sense of calm amidst the emotional hometown spotlight. Checkout Solipillow.com

Toronto Raptors starting center Jakob Poeltl is out with a sore lower back, leaving a void in their frontcourt. Meanwhile, RJ Barrett, sidelined with a sprained knee, shows signs of improvement. Poeltls stats (10.1 points, 8 rebounds, 2.3 assists) and Barretts (19.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists) underscore their significance. The teams depth is being tested, emphasizing the importance of quality recovery time for athletes. Checkout Solipillow.com

Ottawa police make progress in west end merchandise thefts; one suspect still at large The Ottawa police have arrested a second suspect linked to a series of high-value thefts in the citys west end. The trio targeted stores in the seventeen hundred block of Carling Avenue, the three hundred block of Richmond Road, and the six hundred block of Eagleson Road, stealing items and fleeing before anyone could stop them. Store owners are relieved by the arrests but are increasing security and staff shifts due to the losses. Police are urging the public to help identify the remaining suspect. Checkout Solipillow.com

Ottawa braces for a white Christmas, with Environment Canada predicting snow through the weekend. Despite climate change, the city has enjoyed snowy holidays more often than not in the past three decades. This weekend, enjoy festive activities like the Ottawa Christmas Market, Christmas Lights Walking Tour, Vintage Village of Lights, and Holiday Stroll at Stanleys Olde Maple Lane Farm. Checkout Solipillow.com

Tense Standoff in Welland, Ontario Ends Safely: A suspect shot an officer during a standoff in Welland, Ontario, but the officers body armor saved him. The suspect was arrested after a long negotiation, and no further incidents occurred. The Special Investigations Unit is now probing the shooting. Checkout Solipillow.com

Ontarios Grocery Stores and Beer Store Agreement Raises Concerns: Convenience and Recycling Quality at Risk A recent agreement between Ontario grocery stores and the Beer Store has sparked concerns among residents and environmental experts. The deal allows grocery stores selling alcohol to pay the Beer Store to handle empty container returns, potentially reducing convenient return locations and leading to more empties in blue bins. This change poses challenges for those like Sandy Hill resident Benjamin Dennie, who finds the current system inconvenient due to recent Beer Store closures. Environmental experts worry about the impact on recycling quality, as contaminated containers in blue bins can weaken the recycling system. With the Beer Stores deposit return program in place since 1927, this shift could significantly alter how Ontarians recycle their alcohol containers, affecting both convenience and environmental outcomes.

Ottawa Police Officer Cleared in Bike Path Collision; E-Motorcycle Riders Charged The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has concluded its probe into an incident involving an Ottawa Police Service officer and a collision on a bicycle path. The investigation found no grounds for criminal charges against the officer. The incident occurred when two e-motorcycles, riding erratically, collided with a cyclist, causing serious finger injuries. The officer was attempting to engage the riders when the collision happened. The SIU charged one rider with careless driving causing bodily harm and failure to stop, while the other was charged with careless driving and failure to stop.