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Andrew Johnson reports on Victoria police rehiring retired officers to help address recruitment challenges and staffing gaps. A Nova Scotia mother shares her family's journey through loss and healing during the holiday season in an effort to help others. Sarah Plowman has the details. RCMP say two armed suspects remain unidentified more than 24 hours after a fatal shooting on Big Island Lake Cree Nation. Alison Bamford reports.

Allison Bamford reports RCMP are searching for two armed suspects after a fatal shooting at Big Island Lake Cree Nation. Katelyn Wilson has more on the search for answers after a Gatineau, Que., couple was found dead in their vacation home in the Dominican Republic. Mexican authorities have seized luxury motorcycles linked to fugitive Ryan Wedding, tightening the international hunt. Judy Trinh reports.

Sarah Plowman has the latest on the hectic weather conditions wreaking havoc from Ontario to Newfoundland and Labrador, as icy conditions impact holiday travel. Andrew Johnson reports on Russia's latest assault on Ukraine, after an alleged drone attack by Ukraine targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin. Long drive-thru lineups at a newly reopened Taco Bell have slowed traffic for days, forcing Mount Pearl to step in with traffic control. Garret Barry reports.

Kamil Karamali says Canada’s multi-billion-dollar economic support as President Zelensky prepares a peace plan ahead of a Trump meeting. Andrew Johnson reports emotional tributes marking 80 years since liberation and honouring Canada’s war heroes. Maria Sarrouh introduces how PEI volunteers track bird species to support long-term conservation research.

Bitter cold, heavy snowfall and freezing rain swept across the country today, disrupting holiday travel and keeping some shoppers home; Despite the harsh weather, some Canadians hit the stores on Boxing Day to find deals to help offset the rising costs of living; Swapping his sleigh for a plane, Santa travelled to remote Manitoba communities to make sure children didn’t miss out on Christmas.