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Rebel factions in Syria continue to gain territory - pushing the ruling Assad regime out of major cities, inching closer to the capital Damascus.Also: The Notre Dame Cathedral officially reopened its doors in Paris, five years after parts of it were destroyed by a massive fire. The occasion was marked by a lavish event with dignatories from around the world.And: A new show loosely based on a true Canadian heist story is now streaming - but it took help from Hollywood to get it made. We look at what it could mean for the future of Canadian content.Plus: South Korea's president survives an impeachment vote, The Archbishop of Toronto becomes a cardinal, MP's speak out against harassment, and more.

UPS and Purolator, which is owned by Canada Post, both say weather and increased volume are forcing them to pause package pick ups for some customers. They need to clear the backlog of packages. The increased volume is largely because of the ongoing strike at Canada Post.And: Canada’s unemployment rate is up. Analysts say the economy isn’t moving fast enough, leading to the question: What will the Bank of Canada do next week with its trend-setting interest rate?Also: Children are becoming ruder in the classroom, which is affecting the quality of learning for everyone. Experts point to factors such as pandemic shutdowns and increased screen time as exacerbating the problem.Plus: Rebels are close to taking the Syrian city of Homs, Biden mulls pardons, Canada’s Arctic policy, should femicide be in the criminal code, the end of an era - tour and more.

Food prices in Canada are likely to go up even more next year. That could mean as much as $800 more per year for a family of four. And as the dollar gets weaker, importing food from the U.S. will cost even more.And: Police in New York release new images, and chilling information, in the search for the killer in Wednesday’s attack on a health insurance company executive. Authorities are looking for a man caught on camera in a hostel, and are trying to decode messages written on shell cases found at the scene of the crime.Also: Patrick Brown faces questions about foreign interference, and claims India tried to derail his 2022 federal Conservative leadership run.Plus: Rebels continue their swift advance in Syria, the Earth is less reflective, one in seven visits to the emergency room could be handled by primary care, and more.

Air Canada bans carry-on baggage for customers paying its lowest fares. Reaction has been swift, and angry.And: Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon fights for his political life. Pete Hegseth faces two days of crucial meetings in Washington to convince lawmakers he is the right choice for Secretary of Defense, amid allegations of alcoholism and sexual assault. But it appears Trump has a backup plan.Also: An Ontario man is helping shape the face of the N.B.A. Tarin Dhamrit is a barber to the stars. Basketball players will fly thousands of kilometres just to sit in his chair.Plus: South Korea impeachment motion, France non-confidence, private refugee sponsorship and more.